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Aug 28, 2024 | 
thescenecalgary.com | Nathan Iles |Don Tse |Mary-Lynn Wardle |Mike Bell
Calgary’s newest music and arts festival is deeply, proudly Albertan. It’s all right there in the name. “When I was a kid, I used to go fishing a lot with my dad, and [in] the angler’s rules and regulations books, there would be a map with all the different regional zones in the province,” explains Tory Rosso.
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Aug 26, 2024 | 
thescenecalgary.com | Nathan Iles |Don Tse |Mary-Lynn Wardle |Mike Bell
Calgary Pride officially kicks off this week! Did you know we moved our celebration from June to August for better weather? You can learn more in our August issue, which has tons of Pride coverage. Here’s a quick schedule for you: check out the ‘Tism & Drag” fundraiser at Tool Shed Brewing on Tuesday, the They Got Talent Pride Ball at Dickens on Wednesday, and Trivia hosted by Visa DeKline at Texas Lounge on Thursday.
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Aug 3, 2024 | 
thescenecalgary.com | Nathan Iles |Don Tse |Mary-Lynn Wardle |Mike Bell
There’s nothing like barbecue during the summertime, and Calgary is chock-full of restaurants offering a sumptuous take on the art of grilled and smoked meats. From smoked Southern style to fire-roasted Brazilian and Korean, there’s a barbecue place for all tastes and every occasion. Calgary ClassicsBig T’s BBQWith five locations across Calgary and dishes memorable enough to be featured on Food Networks’ You Gotta Eat Here, Big T’s is a Calgary staple.
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Jul 29, 2024 | 
thescenecalgary.com | Nathan Iles |krista sylvester |Don Tse |Mary-Lynn Wardle
Underground drag queen Peaches Christ has met her heroes many, many times. “I met John Waters in college, but we didn’t become friends until years later,” she remembers. “At that time, I hadn’t met anyone I got to share the stage with who I really, truly grew up idolizing.”That all changed in 2001 when a member of Waters’s “Dreamlanders” acting ensemble received a letter from Christ asking to appear at Midnight Mass, the San Francisco midnight movie event Christ produced for years.
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Jul 16, 2024 | 
thescenecalgary.com | Nathan Iles |Don Tse |Mary-Lynn Wardle |Michael Bell
Who doesn’t love a good happy hour? Enjoy cheap eats and great libations during Calgary’s best, most affordable time of day. BarbarellaWhen: Daily, 2 to 5 p.m.Step into the ambiance of the Amalfi Coast with Barbarella’s daily Aperitivo hour, where you can indulge in 50 per cent off all drinks and pizzas. Savour a curated selection of spritzes and timeless and expertly mixed cocktails that complement your preferred pizza. 240 8 Ave.
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Jul 16, 2024 | 
thescenecalgary.com | Nathan Iles |Don Tse |Mary-Lynn Wardle |Mike Bell
Enjoy these barn-burning discounts for a low-cost summer in the Blue Sky City!Just outside the city on the TransCanada highway lies Calaway Park, Calgary’s permanent amusement park. This getaway makes a great alternative to the Stampede, and what’s more, you can get tickets on the cheap! From June 1 to September 2, you can get one-day tickets to Calaway Park for $39 at any Calgary Co-Op location. Did we mention admission includes as many rides as you can handle?
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Jul 16, 2024 | 
thescenecalgary.com | Nathan Iles |Don Tse |Mary-Lynn Wardle |Mike Bell
You don’t have to spend a cent to enjoy summer in Calgary. These are just a few fun, free activities you can enjoy in the city this summer. Calgary Walking Tour is a guided tour through several central neighbourhoods. As an expert guide takes you through Calgary’s history, you’ll see the former homes of Titanic survivors, Ghostbusters filming locations, and more. Tours meet at the corner of 3 Street S.W. and Roxboro Road on Saturdays and typically last 90 minutes.
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Jul 16, 2024 | 
thescenecalgary.com | Nathan Iles |Don Tse |Mary-Lynn Wardle |Mike Bell
The Calgary Stampede is one of the funnest parties in Calgary, but it can also be one of the priciest. Thankfully, dear reader, there are many ways to save a few bucks while enjoying the greatest outdoor show on earth. Save on admissionThere are various ways to get in the gates of the Stampede without needing to take out a loan. Visit a Circle K store during the Stampede, to grab two Coca-Colas and two gate admissions that can be used any time for around $30.
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May 31, 2024 | 
theyyscene.com | Mary-Lynn Wardle
Julian Pratt [top], Jackie McDermott [on drums], and Harlan Steed [hair, right] bring their hardcore post-punk aesthetic to Sled Island. Photo: Rob CoonsFrom bonding in high school 15 years ago to being guest curators for this year’s Sled Island Festival, Queens-based New York City punk and everything including the kitchen sink musicians Show Me The Body have been in constant motion. For them, it’s not enough to play music that glowers truth to privilege and clouts clout on the snout.
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May 24, 2024 | 
theyyscene.com | Mary-Lynn Wardle
Graham TeareWhen Graham Teare, singer, guitarist, and songwriter for Calgary band Hangman Pencil Co. started attending Tom Phillips’ Sunday jams at the now defunct Mikey’s Juke Joint, patrons often looked at him askance. “I’d get up on stage with a toque on and a punk rock t-shirt, and I could see the audience going, ‘Oh, shit, why do we have to put up with this guy?’” Teare says as he sits beside bandmate David Hoffart in a library study room on the west side of Calgary.
