Labour Day Weekend Activities in Calgary 2016

Labour Day Classic – Stampeders vs Eskimos on Sept 5 | 01:00PM

September Long Weekend Activities in Calgary – September 2 – 5, 2016

I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend

Free Admission to Glenbow Museum on Thursday, September 1, 2016 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

1. Fiesta Filipino

 Celebrating the vibrant Filipino Community in Alberta. Experience the world-famous Filipino hospitality and culture with food, arts, entertainment and crafts.  Details

2. Calgary Highland Games

The Calgary Highland Games is one of the oldest gatherings in North America and will be celebrating 103 years since the first games, held in 1913. Organised by the Calgary United Scottish Games Association, these games have gained the reputation as being one of the most prestigious Highland events in the West.  Details

Clan Macfie at Calgary Highland Games: Calling all those of the ancient Scottish A good day to attend and review your family’s Scottish roots, this being our fourth year at the Calgary games (after some 20 years at the Montreal, Que. and Maxville, Ont. games), we look forward to meeting you and yours.

3. TD Chinatown Street Festival 

 Celebrate our city’s cultural diversity and to enjoy and experience the best of what Chinatown has to offer! The event will feature the familiar sights and sounds of many cultural performances, exciting kids play zone, as well as merchants and food tents; there will certainly be something suitable for everyone! Details

4. Cornucopia

This weekend is all about corn, corn, and more corn! Corn on the cob, corn fritters, corn bread, corn toss, corn games, corn crafts and more! …We love corn!! Details

5. Long Weekend Island Escape

We’ve got your long weekends covered! All without leaving the city. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled island staycation. Get your beach boogie on with music from BassBus. Food trucks will be on site with beach snacks, and EAST Crew will have classic summer games and activities on hand. Details

6. Free Swim

FREE leisure swim. Details

II. Live Music

1. Rae Spoon: Live in Concert

Join Calgary Pride for this intimate concert featuring award winning artist Rae Spoon and guests for a musical start to your long weekend! Details

2.BISQC 2016

Banff International String Quartet Competition: Join us as 40 extraordinary musicians from around the world come to Banff full of dreams and aspirations. Feel the passion of their performances and be astonished by their extraordinary level of excellence. BISQC has become the sought after event in the calendar of the chamber music world. Details

3. X-Fest 2016

 Proudly presented by X929, in partnership with Live Nation Canada, the festival features performances from the world’s leading musical acts. Details

III. Theatre & Performing Arts

1. Much Ado About Nothing

Thou Art Here presents an immersive perfomance of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, reinterpreted to fit right into the prairie glamour of Lougheed House. This classic tale of Leonato, a nobleman on an elegant estate, and his friends showcases the powerful force of love won and lost. Expect to become part of this performance as it moves through the House and Gardens. Thou Art Here is Edmonton’s only “site-sympathetic” theatre company – don’t miss their Calgary debut! Details

2. Grease

Get out your leather jackets, pull up your bobby socks and get ready to hand jive! Popular tough guy Danny and sweet girl-next-door Sandy meet and fall in love over the summer. But now that they are back to school, will their different worlds keep them apart? This rock ‘n’ roll production features such unforgettable songs as “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’,” “We Go Together,” and many more! Grease is an “electrifyin’” musical extravaganza that will make you want to stand up and shout, “A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop A-wop-bam-boom! 12+ Details

3. Creative Intensive Open Class

Taught by Dancers’ Studio West’s Artistic Director Davida Monk, these warm up technique classes combine three approaches to the dancing body: a ballet-based contemporary technique. a release technique and the principles of athletic centering and power. Participants will experience the strengthening and liberating affect of the combination of these fundamentals. Details

V. Sports, Walks & Related events

1. Calgary Stampeders

Let’s pack OUR HOUSE for the most anticipated game of the season! At the game, we will be giving a hug salute to the Canadian Armed Forces and honouring members of the military who serve our country. Make sure to look up prior to kickoff as the Royal Canadian Air Force conducts a special flypast with CF-18 Hornet aircrafts. Details

2. Men’s ITF Pro Circuit $15,000 Futures Tournament

The ITF Men’s Pro Circuit consists of Futures tournaments with prize funds of USD 10,000 or USD 15,000. The ITF Men’s Circuit represents the lowest rung of the men’s professional tennis ladder. ITF tournaments are incorporated into the ATP rankings, enabling young professionals to establish ATP ranking points to progress on to the ATP Challenger Tour and ultimately the ATP World Tour. Details

3. Champion’s Welcome

The Champions’ Welcome Tournament serves as a friendly warm-up to the ‘Masters’ Tournament. The tournament is expected to attract a very respectable entry from throughout North, Central and South America, that has historically arrived at Spruce Meadows well in advance of the CSIO 5* ‘Masters’ Tournament. Details

4. Shaw Charity Classic

 PGA Champions Tour.  Details

5. Natural Cyclocross High

3nd Annual Okotoks Cyclocross race. ABA Cup #1 and #2 .  In support of Kids Sport. Details

6. Cochrane Lions Labour Day Rodeo

The 50th annual Cochrane Lions Labour Day Rodeo will be hosted through the September long weekend.  Still considered one of the toughest Amateur Rodeo’s in Canada and FCA sanctioned, we follow closely in the footsteps to the infamous Calgary Stampede. In fact,  you can expect to see many of the same riders & stock showcased there, but in a much more intimate setting. Details

7. Rides, Runs & Walks

Scots on the Run

5km Run/Walk Saturday September 3, 2016 | 9:00 AM @ Springbank Park for All Seasons. Details

V. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events

1. BBQ on the Bow

The BBQ on the Bow features 35+ BBQ teams competing over the weekend for over $10,000 in prize money. Aditionally the event hosts cooking demonstrations, kids activities, a beer gardens and 11 of Calgarys top local bands.  Details

2. Calgary Pride

Pride In The Park: With a rocking stage filled with amazing local and out of town talent, as well as local food trucks, beer gardens, vendors and a family zone, there’s something for everyone. Details

3. Marda Pride

To support Pride, Marda Loop businesses come together and celebrate by offering in-store promotions, jewelry, fashion, art and food specials, and create a painted rainbow sidewalk. Enjoy delicious culinary treats, shop the unique and local boutiques, participate in family-friendly activities and listen to an array of live music serenading the streets. Details

4. Canmore Highland Games

Highland Games – Join us for a full slate of events comprising the Highland Games – pancake breakfast, highland dancing, piping and drumming, heavy sports, tug of war, sheep dogs, clan tents, Celtic vendors, Scotch tasting, traditional food and beverages, beer garden, massed bands and more.

Taste of the Highlands – Enjoy an evening of wine, scotch, beer and food tasting at the Big Rock festival tent.

The Ceilidh – A spirited celebration of music and dance, kitchen-party fashion.  Details

5. 37th Mustang International

Mustang Show & Shine – Part of International Mustang meet, an annual get together for Mustang Enthusiasts from Canada & the US.   Details

6. Cochrane Labour Day Parade 

Cochrane Labour Day Parade Marshalls –  Kimmett Cup Family. The first Cochrane Labour Day Parade was held in 1968.  Details

7. Labour Day BBQ 2016

By Calgary & District Labour Council.  Details

VI. Food/ Sunday Brunches & Night Life Events

 Club Events / Nightlife

Thursday, September 1, 2016 

Sean Ashby @ Ironwood Stage & Grill

Jim and Lynda McLennan with The Still Waters @ Wine-Ohs

Du-Rite Aces @ The Blues Can

Friday, September 2, 2016

Mabaleka with Bebo Grove @  Wine-Ohs

Kirby Swell Band @ Ironwood Stage & Grill

The Good The Bad and The Blues @ The Blues Can

Saturday, September 3, 2016

Pure Pride 2016: The Grande Finale of all Prides in Canada is serving up a historic high energy dance party, concert and world class international and local superstars! @ Flames Central

Glitter Gods & Kings: Dyke & Trans March After Party @ Backwards Club- 628 8th Avenue SW, Calgary,

Mary Walsh @ Deerfoot Inn & Casino

Devin Townsend Project with Fallujah @ The Gateway (SAIT)

Kirby Swell Band @ Ironwood Stage & Grill

The Good The Bad and The Blues @ The Blues Can

Sunday, September 4, 2016

FIGURE X PROTOHYPE @ Marquee Beer Market & Stage

Jo-Jo O’ & the Woods @ Ironwood Stage & Grill

Monday, September 5, 2016

The Static Shift @ Ironwood Stage & Grill

Tim Williams @ The Blues Can

2. Dinner Theatre/Sunday Brunch

1. Fort Calgary Enjoy Murder mystery dinner theatre and Sunday Brunches at Fort Calgary.

2. Stage West Theatre Restaurants

Legends of Rock N’ Roll – July 1 – September 4, 2016 – Details

3. Jubilations Dinner Theatre

Hey, Pretty Woman! – July 1 — September 4, 2016 – Details