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Presented by the Brazilian Community Association of Alberta, this annual event celebrates the rich culture and traditions of Brazil. Guests are treated to Feijoada, the Brazilian national dish, plus traditional music and dance.
- The Gateway Address: V204, 1301 - 16 Ave NW Calgary AB Canada T2M 0L4
 1 403 614-7003
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Frolicking on 4th
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Every year,on the second Saturday in December, 4th Street comes alive with the Christmas Spirit. This annual event features a vendor craft fair, sleigh rides up and down 4th, pictures with Santa and his Elves, caroling, kids crafts, free hot chocolate and more.
Address: 4th St. SW Calgary AB
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Welcome in the Year of the Rat at this annual event celebrating Chinese New Year.
Activities include martial arts demonstrations and traditional dances, fortune telling, photo booth where people can take a picture dressed up in Cantonese Opera costumes, and so much more. Admission is free.
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1 403 262-5071
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Winefest will be celebrating its 16th Anniversary this year, making it Calgary’s oldest wine festival. Winefest features hundreds of international wines, ports, champagne, and dessert wines from the world’s most celebrated wine regions. This all-inclusive event, includes wine sampling, hors d’oeuvres and a Reidel wine glass.
Be sure to buy tickets today as this event sells out every year.
Early Bird Ticket: $65 (purchase by Jan 15, 2008)
Regular Ticket: $70
Corporate Ticket: $60 (for groups of 10 or more, on Thursday only)
Date: Feb 21-23, 2008
Time: 7-10pm
Stampede Park's Roundup Center - Palomino Ballroom
- Stampede Park Address: Stampede Park, 2300 Stampede Trail SE Calgary AB Canada T2P 2K8
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1 403 228-0777
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This fun family event is held annually. It is free of admission charges and is open to the general public. The Winter Festival features sleigh rides, climbing walls, dog wagon rides, turkey bowling for the kids and much more. Inside the facility are booths highlighting artisans and craftsman as well as a wide variety of vendors that offer a wide array of products and services. A free pancake breakfast begins the Winter Festival and is the kick-off for the ice fishing derby which has been of continuing interest to participants from far and wide. The Winter Festival is also gaining popularity for hosting a sno-pitch tournament that has gained a title of being the “most fun”. Come out to the Festival! Bring the kids and the relatives for a day of Chestermere fun!
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Taste of Jamaica
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Each year, the Jamaican Canadian Association of Alberta proudly presents Taste of Jamaica, a fun-filled cultural expose featuring Jamaican food and lots of activity for the entire family.
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Now entering its fifth year, the Calgary International Spoken Word Festival lights downtown Calgary ablaze in April with scorching wordplay, rhythms and beats. Join local and international Spoken Word artists for dazzling interdisciplinary performances.
Address: Various Venues Calgary AB
Send an Email 1 403 686-4292
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Calgary Super8 Filmmakers' Challenge
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The Annual Calgary Super8 Filmmakers' Challenge continues to grow in size and popularity amongst local filmmakers and the film community in Calgary. Each year a challenge is issued to the city's filmmaking talent to make a short film, all of which use the same basic narrative/thematic criteria.
- The Distillery Address: 180 - 839 5th Avenue SW Calgary AB Canada T2P 3C8
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May 15 to 31
Celebrate Asian heritage month with the ImaginAsian Festival, a month-long event with food, live performances and other festivities.
Address: Various Venues, Calgary AB
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May 16 to 18
Otafest showcases Japanese animation and aims to address the importance of opposites; the yin and yang of East Asian culture.
- MacEwan Hall Address: University of Calgary Students' Union, 2500 University Drive NW Calgary AB T2N 1N4
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Jun 7
Summer heats up in Calgary with the annual Carifest, celebrating Caribbean culture. A variety of events are scheduled including a carnival parade, food tastings, music and dance performances and more.
Address: Various Calgary AB
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Jun 12 to 14
Sage Theatre presents the Ignite festival, featuring multi-disciplinary performances by emerging artists.
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