Cassis
It’s all about staying high and dry this week and this is a great chance to visit Cassis, the charming bistro at the top of 17th Avenue. Run by Gilles Brassart, Cassis provides Calgarians with a taste of Southern French cuisine. The produce is handpicked from Market 17 next door and the wine list showcases the wonderful selection of French and Canadian wines from J Webb market, which is also on the same block. If you go for dinner, consider trying the Sunworks Farm chicken liver pate, or for a main try the Broek Acres pork chop with pomme puree. Cassis is located at #105 2505 17th Ave SW. For reservations call 403-262-0036.
The Revival Tour
Folk music has served as a way for a community to share music, and Chuck Ragan’s tour is set to bring a group of musicians from various bands together on one stage at Commonwealth. Two shows on July 8 and 9 feature Chuck Ragan (Hot Water Music), Jay Malinwoski (Bedouin Soundclash), Craig Finn (The Hold Steady), Tim Barry (Avail), and Miesha Louie (Miesha & The Spanks) on July 8th; and Danny Vacon (The Dudes) on July 9th. Harkening back to days when folk music’s roots of a way to share within a community, Monday’s VIP tickets are sold out but Tuesday is still available and gets you access to the Revival Tour BBQ on Commonwealth’s patio from 7pm to 9pm. Commonwealth Bar & Stage, 731 10 Ave SW
Badlands Stampede Music Festival
A three-day music fest featuring electronic heavyweights Afrojack, Kaskade, and Pretty Lights among others, and Matt & Kim is going on at Canada Olympic Park from July 5-7. Passes to Playboy Energy drink’s Friday, Saturday and Sunday event is $199 or single day passes are $99 and the whole thing goes down at Canada Olympic Park. VIP options are available and get you speedy entry, access to a VIP Lounge with snacks and complimentary non-alcoholic bevies and VIP bar service. More info:
DIIV with Bleachers and Gold
The Brooklyn band hit Commonwealth on July 10th and will be serving up some entertainment for those of you who have tired of honky-tonk music and Stampede tents. For a group that hasn’t been together that long, DIIV is doing remarkably well. The band has already managed to show up on Pitchfork’s radar ,getting praise for their brand of psychedelic twinged with a little bit of THE Seattle rock sound. Bleachers, Gold and other special guests will be opening for DIIV. Doors open at 8pm. Commonwealth is located at 731 10th Avenue SW. Tickets here.
Le Cirque de Nuit’s Lunari
Ladies and Gentlemen, prepare to be dazzled with a night under the big top. Le Cirque de Nuit brings you another installment of their spectacular circus parties on July 13. As the night unfolds, partygoers will be treated to a menagerie of sights, sounds and carnival fun. There will be performances by go-go dancers, an illusionist, the vibe tribe gypsy circus and of course DJs. Dress-up is encouraged, and don’t miss the complimentary photo booth. The event will be held at Dickens pub located at 1000 9 Avenue SW. Doors are at 9 pm. Tickets are limited; find them here.
Parade Day Eats
Friday is Parade Day and there are plenty of Stampede breakfasts to kick off The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. The Roadhouse (840 9 Ave SW) is having a breakfast from 8am to 10am and Kool101.5 is doing a live broadcast from the parade route location. The Mustard Seed is having a Stampede BBQ from 11am to 2pm (102 – 11th Avneue SE) and Allstream is having a breakfast from 8am to 10:30am at 303 9th Avenue SE. Check out www.freestampedepancakes.com for a searchable listing of free flapjacks.