Calgary Events to Check Out This Weekend

Check out a piano festival, snack on ribs at the Western Canada Rib Fest Tour, attend the Taste of Italy Festival and more.

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Honens Festival

When: September 5 to 8

Honens Festival features a variety of piano-driven musical performances, including open-air shows and two adaptive concerts. 2022 Honens Prize Laureate Illia Ovcharenko will also be performing a solo recital. This is your chance to hear fantastic musical performances in a variety of settings in and around Calgary.

Multiple locations, honens.com

 

Western Canada Rib Fest Tour

When: September 6 to 8

Just because summer is coming to a close doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying delicious barbecue. Head to the Western Canada Rib Fest Tour at McMahon Stadium for a mouthwatering weekend of great food, artisan vendors and a family fun zone. Try some of the best ribs that this year’s ribbers — Blazin’ BBQ, Billy’s BBQ, Bone Daddy’s and Buckeye’s BBQ — have to offer.

McMahon Stadium, wcrft.ca  

 

DandyFest

When: September 7

Hosted by Dandy Brewing Company, DandyFest is a one-day event celebrating beer, music, food and art. Try samples from more than 20 North American breweries while listening to bands and DJs.

2003 11 St. S.E., thedandybrewingcompany.com; eventbrite.ca

 

Beat Beethoven + Phil in the Park

When: September 8

Calgary Phil brings Beethoven’s music to life during Run Calgary’s four- or eight-kilometre walk/run known as Beat Beethoven. Afterwards, stick around for a free outdoor concert.

Prince’s Island Park, calgaryphil.com

 

Taste of Italy Festival

When: September 8

Back for a third year, the Taste of Italy Festival celebrates Italian culture and businesses with delicious food, dancers and music. There are even activities for children, such as free glitter tattoos, a pizza-making station and a pasta craft tent.

Bridgeland Riverside Community Association, italianfestival.ca

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