Downtown Calgary Events - Week of August 15th, 2016

Yogathon - Aug 20, 2022

Yogis are taking over the streets of Stephen Ave! Yoga studios from all over the city will come together to lead 108 sun salutations. All proceeds go towards underprivileged youth education. There will be door prizes, vendors, swag bags, and more! Help us help others and rise for a cause!

Rescheduled Film Screening - Aug 17 & 24, 2016

Due to rain last week’s film screening was postponed to August 17th!

Join Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF), Downtown Calgary and the Marriott this August under the stars and city lights for a Rooftop Screening Series overlooking Stephen Avenue on the rooftop of the newly renovated Marriott hotel. There will be full food and beverage service on the patio bar.

Admission is free and open to the general public. This event is family friendly and we welcome kids who want to wear their best monster costume to attend!

The event will start off at 7:30 pm with live music from 8-9 pm and the movie starting at 9:30 pm.

Spaghetti Western Fest - Aug 16 to 20, 2016

The Spaghetti Western Festival comes to Olympic Plaza on August 20th for an entire day of the best local Country and Western music! To extend the fun, we’re bringing SpagWest Fest artists to the Stephen Avenue Summer Stage August 16th to 20th.

• Tues. Aug 16 - Liz Stevens & Copperhead
• Wed. Aug 17 - Amy Nelson & Carter Felker
• Thurs. Aug 18 - Shuyler Jansen
• Fri. Aug 19 - Steve Dawson

These performances run from Noon to 1pm and will be on Stephen Avenue outside the Glenbow museum/TELUS Convention Centre (8th Avenue & 1st Street SE).

The full fest runs from 12pm to 9pm in Olympic Plaza. It’s all free and family friendly!

Artwalk - August 18, 2022

The Canadian Artists for the Poor (CAP) is hosting their annual Art Walk on Stephen Avenue in downtown Calgary. Showcasing various art pieces from artists across Alberta and giving them an opportunity to connect with our vibrant city.

You are invited to come view and purchase their art work. A portion of the proceeds will be directed to humanitarian efforts locally and internationally.

Free Career Seminar - August 17, 2022

Calgary Economic Development Re-Engage Series: Hired! How To Get The Zippy Gig. Insider Secrets From A Top Recruiter!

Sheila Musgrove, Founder of TAG Recruitment and Amazon Best-Selling Author of “Hired! How to Get the Zippy Gig”, will share what makes an outstanding resume and how to get through an interview without having a rambling out of body experience.

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