Date/Time
Date(s) - 02/08/2014 - 09/08/2014
All Day

Location
various locaions

Category(ies)

• Arts & Entertainment

Saturday, August 2nd

First Saturday arts & culture celebration, live music, Art Market, & art demos and workshops at Art Avenue in the Platzl 12 to 4 p.m., “Cod Gone Wild” concert, Centre 64 outdoor stage, 7 to 9 p.m.

Sunday, August 3rd

Family “Picnic in the Park” at Rotary Park, 12 noon to 3 p.m. with music by Old Spice & magic by “The Amazing Jeremy”. Kids’ sack races, 3-legged races, egg & spoon races, and face-painting. Food vendors on site. Free admission, donations appreciated.

Monday, August 4th

3-day textiles workshop with Angelika Werth today, Tuesday & Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Workshop fee $150 + GST. Info & register at [email protected].

“The Cromoli Brothers” comedy show with Lucas Myers @ Centre 64 8 p.m. Tickets $10 from Centre 64.

Tuesday, August 5th

10th annual ‘Arts on the Edge’ exhibition opens 1 p.m; runs to August 30, Tuesdays – Saturdays, 1 – 5 p.m.

Beginners’ 1-day plein air workshop with Jim Robertson, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., workshop fee $80 +GST. Info & register at [email protected].

2-day lantern-making workshop with Helen Robertson, 7 to 9 p.m. today & Thursday, United Church Hall. Workshop fee $5 for two sessions. Register at: [email protected].

Painting demonstration by Calgary artist Doug Swinton with wine & cheese reception in the Gallery at Centre 64, 7 to 9 p.m., admission $7 includes one free glass of wine; wine bar open. Tickets from Centre 64.

Wednesday, August 6th

2-day advanced plein air workshop with Doug Swinton, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., today & Thursday, workshop fee $195 + GST. Info & register at: [email protected].

“Walkabout Wordsmythes” prose & poetry readings with piano & flute, wine & appetizers at Centre 64, 8 to 10 p.m. featuring local writers and keynote Angie Abdou; admission $10 including one free glass of wine; wine bar open. Tickets from Centre 64.

Thursday, August 7th

Farmers’ Market on Howard Street 5 to 7.30 p.m., music in the Platzl 7.30 to 8 p.m., Vertical dance performance by Trina Rasmusen and students on outer wall of Spirit Rock Climbing Centre, 8  p.m. p.m. Free admission, donations appreciated.

Friday, August 8th

Gala “Arts on the Edge 2014” exhibition reception, prize-giving, & silent auction with music by the Don Davies Quartet, Centre 64, 7.30 to 10 p.m. Admission $10, exhibiting artists & sponsors free. Tickets from Centre 64.

Saturday, August 9th

“Paint Out in the Platzl” plein air painting 9 a.m. to 12 noon; silent auction of paintings 1 to 4 p.m. Platzl yoga studio.

Artisan market in the Platzl, 12 noon to 5 p.m.,

Natasha Jones, belly-dancer, Platzl gazebo, 1 p.m., Rosie Brown Band, Centre 64 outdoor stage, 2 p.m.  Musician Mark Duffus, Platzl gazebo, 3 p.m. Bison Brothers, Centre 64 outdoor stage, 4 p.m.

Kids’ Zone, 12 noon to 5 p.m., Deer Park Avenue, featuring PT the Clown, face-painting, hoola hoop workshop, arts & crafts for kids; Lantern parade to outdoor concert at Centre 64, 7 p.m.

“Donald Ray Johnson” concert, 7 to 9 p.m., Centre 64 outdoor stage; bar & food vendors on site 5 to 9 p.m. Free admission, donations appreciated.