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SUMMARY:Behind The Stampede: An Insider Tour of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth
DESCRIPTION:Tour Stampede Park\, take in all the stories. \nWhere else can you travel through time\, lift the curtain on a legacy\, and see how a legend was born? \nWith BTS: Behind The Stampede\, you’ll explore over a century of history\, thrills\, spills\, characters and champions. Starting off at Sam Centre\, this two-hour tour will take you on a nostalgic trolley ride through some of the highlights of Stampede Park: The Tipi sculpture in Community Park East to learn about the deep connections between Stampede and the First Nations People of Treaty 7\, an exclusive experience at the chuckwagon track and rodeo chutes\, and a few other surprises along the way. You’ll understand how Calgary’s history and the Stampede’s legacy are forever intertwined.
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LOCATION:Sam Centre\, 632 13 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 1C5
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Wordfest Presents Téa Mutonji + Imaginairium Preview
DESCRIPTION:Téa Mutonji’s conversation with Joshua Whitehead was one of the standouts of our 25@25 online anniversary shows. So we’re thrilled to (finally!) be presenting her in person\, with her debut novel\, My Person and in conversation with Paula Turcotte. \nThis special show will be preceded at 6PM with an exclusive preview of Wordfest’s 2026 Imaginairium (Oct. 13-18)\, by Wordfest’s CEO & Creative Ringleader Shelley Youngblut. Don’t forget to bring your calendar: this is your exclusive chance to ask questions\, buy festival books\, and get the inside scoop on the 30+ shows and stellar international lineup coming to this year’s festival so that you can plan your festival week. \nWordfest showcases the world’s most intriguing authors (in every genre!) from January through December. For more information about this show and others coming up soon to Calgary\, visit wordfest.com.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/4m9fe-8bab-wordfest-presents-tea-mutonji-imaginairium-preview/
LOCATION:Memorial Park Library\, 2nd Floor\, 1221 2 St SW\, Calgary
CATEGORIES:Education,Festivals & events
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SUMMARY:Wordfest Presents Téa Mutonji + Imaginairium Preview
DESCRIPTION:Téa Mutonji’s conversation with Joshua Whitehead was one of the standouts of our 25@25 online anniversary shows in 2020. So we’re thrilled to (finally!) be presenting her in person to celebrate My Person\, her debut novel\, in conversation with Paula Turcotte. \nThis special show will be preceded at 6PM with an exclusive preview of Wordfest’s 2026 Imaginairium (Oct. 13-18)\, presented by Wordfest’s Creative Ringleader Shelley Youngblut. This is your exclusive opportunity to optimize your festival experience: get the inside scoop on the 30+ shows and stellar international lineup\, ask questions\, and be the first to buy festival books and the official festival tote. It’s also your last chance to secure a Festival Pass for the early bird rate of $195. (Buy now before June 30 for an additional $30 savings!)  \n\nOwl’s Nest Books will be on site with both of Téa’s books (you might remember her debut short-story collection Shut Up You’re Pretty from the 2024 Canada Reads competition)\, as well as a curated selection of Imaginairium books.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/1rz3shtay-wordfest-presents-tea-mutonji-imaginairium-preview/
LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Memorial Park\, 1221 2 St Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 1N8
CATEGORIES:Education,Festivals & events
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SUMMARY:Dark History of East Village Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Step into the shadows of one of Calgary’s older neighbourhoods on this chilling walking tour through the East Village. \nDiscover the untold stories behind the city’s original red light district\, where brothels\, bootleggers\, backroom deals and riots once shaped the streets. As we explore hidden corners\, you’ll hear tales of vice\, scandal and conflict that reveal a darker side of Calgary’s past. This is not the history you learned in school—this history was meant to stay hidden. \nTickets include a hot drink (tea or coffee) at The Confluence to take with you on this 90-minute\, approx. 2-km tour through the East Village. \nContent Warning: This tour discusses topics of murder\, death\, sex work and other similar topics. Attendee discretion is advised.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/rypq30ce5lq-dark-history-of-east-village-walking-tour-occ-21196/
LOCATION:The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland\, 750 9 Avenue Southeast\, Calgary\, T2G 5E1
CATEGORIES:Education
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