SportChek Thursday Night Run Club

Time: 06:00 pm - 08:00 pm / Location: Spoert Chek - Stephen Avenue Walk

Come run with us every Thursday at 6pm. Meet on the main floor by the ladies shoe wall. Rain or shine we go. Call the store for more information (403) 476 8740

Food and Beverage Festival

Time: 11:00 am - 09:00 pm / Location: Eau Claire Festival Plaza

Calgary's festival of fabulous food and distinguishing drinks is back! Taste of Calgary returns to the Festival Plaza @ Eau Claire August 12 - 15, 2010 with sensational samples from Calgary’s most interesting restaurants and beverage companies.

Buy sampling tickets at the event for $.75 each. All menu items are sample-sized, at sample-sized pricing. Admission to the festival is free with live entertainment throughout the event at the Main Stage (2009)

Website: www.tasteofcalgary.com

Taste of Calgary

Time: 11:00 am - 09:00 pm / Location: Eau Claire Festival Plaza

International food and drink from the city's restaurants and beverage companies. Daily live entertainment.

Sampling tickets 75 cents each; Admission is free.

Website: www.tasteofcalgary.ccom

Afrikadey!

Time: All Day Event / Location: Prince's Island Park

A salute to all that's best and bright in the world, this year's Afrikadey! festival will bring the future of our community into the spotlight by focusing on the creative development of young people in our midst.

Presenting an unparalleled showcase of up-and-coming Africentric talent, Afrikadey! 2010 will introduce Calgary audiences to a captivating array of African-inspired sights, sounds and flavours. The idyllic parkland of Prince's Island will once again serve as the inner-city oasis for this summer's Afrikadey! festivities, which will include artwork, dance performances, multi-ethnic food kiosks, an international marketplace, information booths, and of course a full schedule of top-notch musical entertainment.

Website: www.afrikadey.com

Shakespeare in the Park

Time: All Day Event / Location: Prince's Island Park

The Bard returns to Prince's Island Park for its 23rd season. This year's "Shakespeare" features eternal classics Othello and Much Ado About Nothing. go to the website for times and show details

Website: www.myshakespeare.ca