Summer in the Village
There’s no shortage of things to do, places to see or events to be at in East Village this summer. We’ve curated an action-packed lineup of some unique city experiences for you to check out - there’s a little something for everyone, from art lovers and foodies to dog parents and history buffs.
As always, check out our events calendar for the full schedule or pop by East Village HQ and see whats on for the weekend!
Movie On The Rise
Date: Thursday, August 18
Location: The Rise - St. Patricks Island
Time: 9pm
Movie on the Rise at St. Patrick’s Island is back featuring Disney’s Cruella (2021)! Watch the sunset over the city and the Bow and experience outdoor cinema on a 9-metre-high natural amphitheatre at the center of the island. We recommend ordering an East Village Picnic Basket to enjoy before or during the movie. There will be food truck(s) onsite – specific trucks TBC.
What to Bring
1.Friends + Dogs + Family + Neighbours
2. Blankets, sleeping bags, snuggies, pillows, whatever floats your boat and keeps you warm
3. LAYERS - It's Calgary so weather can range from bikinis to parkas. Best to layer up and stay cozy
Country Thunder
Date: Friday, August 19 – Sunday, August 21
Location: Fort Calgary
Time: All Weekend
Superstar artists Morgan Wallen, Florida Georgia Line, Lee Brice, and many more will be making their way to Calgary’s East Village in August. Located just east of downtown, between the National Music Centre and Inglewood, Fort Calgary has hosted numerous live music events over the years, and this is sure to be one to remember!
Many Chief Tours
Date: Various Dates
Location: Top of The Rise – St. Patrick’s Island
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Many Chief Tours, in partnership with East Village, is offering six consecutive Friday evenings of Blackfoot cultural performances and storytelling at the top of The Rise on St. Patrick’s Island in Calgary starting Friday, July 22. The Friday evenings will include either Blackfoot drumming/singing or Blackfoot storytelling. The event is free to all guests and will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm each Friday evening from July 22 to August 26, 2022. The drumming and storytelling will be held at the top of The Rise in the center of St. Patricks Island.
Dates & Themes
· Friday, July 22 – Indigenous Drumming
· Friday, July 29 – Indigenous Storytelling #1
· Friday, August 5 – Indigenous Storytelling #2
· Friday, August 12 – Indigenous Storytelling #3
· Friday, August 19 – Indigenous Storytelling #4
· Friday, August 26 – Indigenous Drumming
East Village Picnic Baskets
Date: Ongoing until September 5
With warm weather and sunny skies upon us, it’s time to roll up a blanket and plan a picnic! We have partnered with five East Village restaurants who have created unique picnic baskets all packed up in a limited edition Eat Village cooler bag — perfect to enjoy in one of the many beautiful places and spaces in our community.
Order your limited-edition picnic basket directly from the King Eddy, Connie & John’s Pizza, 8 Cakes, Sidewalk Citizen or CHIX Eggshop here.
Touch Traces by Cassie Suche
Created by Calgary artist, Cassie Suche, Touch Traces was unveiled June 29th and is the fifth public art installation on bridge abutments and other surfaces along RiverWalk. To create the work, Cassie collected hundreds of fingerprints sourced from the East Village community, layering and distorting the one-of-a-kind prints to create contemporary, abstract images that speak to our individuality within a community, and our tactile connection to others and to our surroundings.
