Metro

Notable Now this week in Calgary: Broadway's smash success 'Wicked', Motion Notion, stargazing at the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory, Taste of Okotoks, a reason to take off your clothes, and Broken Bells at the Jack Singer Concert Hall

Notable Now this week in Toronto: the highly anticipated Art Battle Nationals, the upcoming Rogers Cup, Bruno Mars at the ACC, Toronto’s Festival of Beer, Beaches Jazz Festival, and BIG On Bloor

Notable Now this week in Vancouver: FUSE, Khatsahlano Block Party, Wiener Dog Races, Eat Local, the must-attend SUNWAVE, and one of our favourite food-fuelled festivals of the year, Food Cart Fest

Notable Now this week in Calgary: Night Market Pop Up, Goodfoot at the Ironwood Grill, Ardbeg TracTOUR for Scotch lovers, a romantic evening of cooking, Great Lake Swimmers at Habitat, and National's newest location

Notable Now this week in Toronto: Free meals at Summerlicious courtesy of us, Red Bull Thre3Style, the World Cup Final, our must-attend Schmooze, Katy Perry at the ACC (if you're into that), and the Toronto Honda Indy

Notable Now this week in Vancouver: Small Stage point 5, the must-attend The Underwear Affair, The Clearly Contacts Open, another notable edition of the Food Cart Fest, Eat Local, and the upcoming SUNWAVE

Notable Now this week in Calgary: The city’s best bike festival is underway, the annual Stampede Parade, a must-attend fundraiser for prostate cancer, the Ardberg TracTOUR for Scotch aficionados, the country's premier DJ battle, and a killer line-up at one of the city's best music fesivals

Notable Now this week in Toronto: Summerlicious (+ a Notable contest for 17 meals in 17 nights), the must-attend Modern Man event, Lady Gaga at the ACC, Salsa on St. Clair, the second edition of the Toronto Urban Roots Festival, and a celebration of all things Francophone

Notable Now this week in Vancouver: the opening of Postmark Brewery, Food Cart Fest, Sunset Beach Social, Science World After Dark, Eat Local, and the upcoming Indian Summer Festival 2014 Gala