What’s Up This Week: July 8th-11th

Stampede food and live entertainment all week long - clear your schedule, YYC.
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Stampede food and live entertainment all week long – clear your schedule, YYC.

The Calgary Stampede

Now until July 14th all day, every day
Stampede Park, 1410 Olympic Way SE
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The last week of Stampede begins today. Roller coasters, live shows, deep-fried goodness and cowboys galore, head on down to the ‘Greatest Show on Earth’ this weekend to get your fill before it’s over!

Badlands Music Festival

Now until 14th from 6pm-2am
Knoxville’s Tent, 840 9 Avenue SW
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Ten day, ten artists, a whole lot of talent. This week, Tim Hicks, Tiesto and Gord Bamford will all be making an appearance here for one-night-only.

Shakespeare by the Bow: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Now until August 18th at 7:30pm Tuesday-Saturday, 2pm & 7:30pm Sundays
Prince’s Island Park, 698 Eau Claire Ave SW
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Fly solo or grab a date and bring your cozy blanket to enjoy an outdoor evening at the theatre. Theatre Calgary presents another summer of exquisite outdoor performances that will tap into your emotions and lead you back to a simpler time.
Music in the Plaza

July 10th from 6-8pm
Heritage Town Square, 1900 Heritage Dr SW
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Take in the sights and sounds of Heritage Park Square every Wednesday evening throughout the summer. Roots, country, jazz, folk – all genres will be performing at Music in the Plaza. This week, they welcome Clint Baker, a young musician developing his own kind of country music. Did we mention that it’s free?!

ACE Stampede Breakfast

Off Cut Bar at The NASH, 925 11 Street Southeast
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It’s currently pancake breakfast time all around YYC – don’t miss this one! Dress up in your western best, or attend casual style – all are welcome here for this delicious feast serenaded by the talented Kate Stevens.

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