10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (Aug. 28 - 30)

A stock photo of a fireworks display. (Unsplash/Arthur Chauvineau)

There are plenty of local events and activities to check out in Calgary this weekend.

GlobalFest

• What: Head to Spruce Meadows for GlobalFest, a four-day international fireworks competition.
• When: Aug. 27 to 30.
• Where: Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W.

Great Outdoors Comedy Festival

• What: Bill Burr, John Mulaney and Mateo Lane are just some of the comedians performing at The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival this weekend.
• When: Aug. 28 to 30.
• Where: Prince’s Island Park, 698 Eau Claire Ave S.W.

ReggaeFest

• What: Celebrate Caribbean culture through live entertainment, food and family-friendly fun at ReggaeFest.
• When: Friday, Aug. 28 and Saturday, Aug. 29.
• Where: Prince’s Island Park, 698 Eau Claire Ave S.W.

Stamps vs. Tiger-Cats

• What: The Calgary Stampeders take on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
• When: 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29.
• Where: McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Tr. N.W.

Cavalry vs. Atlético

• What: Calgary’s Cavalry FC take on the Atlético Ottawa in Canadian Premier League action.
• When: 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 30.
• Where: ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W.

Cornstock & Dachshund Dash

• What: Century Downs celebrates the end of their racing season with a corn roast for Cornstock. There will be corn shucking races and a corn-themed gift basket to win. After the final harness race, there will be a Dachshund Dash – which is free to attend.
• When: Saturday, Aug. 29. Horse racing starts at 12:45 p.m., followed by the dachshund dash at approximately 4:55 p.m.
• Where: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, 260 Century Downs Dr, Rocky View County, Alta.

Khana Khazana Food Festival

• What: The Khana Khazana Food Festival offers a full day of culinary celebration, cultural flavours and community connection.
• When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30.
• Where: Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Blvd N.E.

Where Dark Things Dwell

• What: An outdoor escape room has taken over the historical village at Heritage Park. Where Dark Things Dwell is an immersive escape experience from Secret City Adventures, pulling guests deep into a chilling story filled with live actors, mind-bending puzzles and secrets waiting to be uncovered.
• When: Select evenings until Oct. 31.
• Where: Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W.

Rock Around the Clock with Elvis and Friends

• What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre presents Rock Around the Clock with Elvis and Friends, a throwback to 1950s rock and roll.
• When: Aug. 15 – Oct. 17.
• Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.

Beehive: The 60s Musical

• What: Stage West Calgary presents Beehive: The 60s Musical, which pays homage to the unforgettable female powerhouses of the 1960s.
• When: Until Aug. 30.
• Where: Stage West, 727 42 Ave. S.E.