Friday/Saturday/Sunday
Motionball is Having a Sports Day
The 2014 motionball Marathon of Sport will take place on June 7th and will involve a fun-filled day of athletic competition to support the Special Olympics. Each team will be paired with one athlete and you’ll spend the day playing basketball, beach volleyball, bench ball, soccer, ultimate frisbee and flag football. Everyone who participates will be provided with breakfast, lunch and will get to go home with some cool swag, There will also be an after-party once all the games are done for the day and, beyond that, you are supporting a group of incredible athletes. It’s not too late to put together a team so if you have the day free you can contact Ashley at cuthbert.ash@gmail.com to sign up.
Get Your Green Thumb
By the end of May we can finally talk about gardening in Calgary. If you’re not looking to plant your own garden but want to bring a little greenery into your space, you should visit the new shop called Plant. This is where you’ll find a beautiful selection of materials to make your own terrariums. Even if you’re not much of a green thumb you can still purchase plant sets that are pre-made. Plant also offers classes on how to assemble terrariums.
Friday/Saturday
National Jazz Summit
This weekend the National Music Centre is hosting the National Jazz Summit that will bring together musicians and jazz lovers for a series of performances and workshops. On Friday you can take in a show with the Both Sides Now Ensemble who will be paying tribute to Canadian greats like Neil Young and Joni Mitchell. On Saturday, jazz master Laila Biali will be entertaining crowds with her own brand of jazz that draws on pop, soul and rock. She’s known for surprising audiences with her own renditions of David Bowie and Adele. For the full schedule and list of workshops, you can click here.
Friday
Get Your Summer Look
On Friday morning, Weekend by Max Mara is opening its doors at the Chinook Centre. If you’re looking to spice up your wardrobe with some great new pieces for summer then you’ll want to stop in here because this is the place to go for some high-end, head-turning fashion. You might even find a great outfit to wear to Contemporary Calgary’s Wearable Art Show on Saturday. For store hours you can visit the website. Happy shopping!
Saturday
Art For Strutting
Contemporary Calgary seems to be the place with all the hottest events this month. On Saturday the Wearable Art Show, presented by YYC Fashion Week, will have all sorts of cool designer gear on display that could be worn out or hung on your wall. Vintage lace dresses, unique headpieces and cuts of leather are just a few things you’ll see on the runway. Doors are at 6:30 p.m. and the show will get underway at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday
Lilac Fest
On Sunday, May 25th, 4th Street will be closed to traffic to make way for the annual Lilac Fest. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. you can wander the strip to check out crafts, clothing, tasty treats and stages that will have lively musical entertainment. All in all, there will be six stages, 30 performances and over 500 vendors. There will also be lots of patios to hit along the way, so plan to meet friends for a nice lunch outdoors once you’re done cruising.
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Top photo courtesy National Music Centre