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Awesome Events Powered By Yelp – August 1

POSTED August 2, 2012 BY Wendy Peters
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Just went you thought summer couldn’t get any more awesome…

Reggae Lunch’n'learn… Thursday

If you’ve ever wanted an excuse to spent a lunch hour talking like Sebastian from the Little Mermaid, this might be it (Note: Please use your inside voice…like, the one only you will ever hear). Bring your lunch on over! The National Music Centre is hosting a free lunch’n'learn all about reggae! Read more details>>>

Studebaker John & The Hawks… Friday

Reedy vocals, primal harp sound, and blistering slide guitar skills–yep, Studebaker John is coming to town! Check him and The Hawks out at The Blues Can this Friday night. Read more details>>>

Calgary Fringe Festival… starts Friday

Rise up and festival like a real Calgarian should–uncensored and non-juried! The Calgary Fringe will host a combination of local, national, and international productions – 27 altogether – for a total of over 160 performances over 9 days. Read more details>>>

Sunfest In Inglewood… Saturday

If the surf were we up, we think the best waves would be in Inglewood! It’s Sunfest this weekend. Check out a full day of activities, shopping and local vendors! Read more details>>>

Afrikadey 2012… starts Sunday

An opening gala, fashion show, film screening and even an Afrobeat workshop? Afrikadey is back for another year of… wait for it… awesomeness! Take in events all week long or head down to Prince’s Island for the final 12 culmination of music and festivities on August 11th. Read more details>>>

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