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Awesome Events Powered By Yelp – August 22

POSTED August 22, 2012 BY Wendy Peters
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Mobs of plugged in citizens, rocking out from the heart, another film festival and… more! Check out this week’s Awesome Events!

Rock n Forgiveness Concert… Thursday

In support of Project Forgive, the best of Calgary’s indie and classic rock sensations including internationally acclaimed artists Troy Payne of Aside from Sorrow along with Nashville recording artist Jhonny K and global musician Jenn August are coming to The Plaza. Read more details>>>

Audio Mob YYC 2: The Headphones Strike Back… Friday

One part flash mob, one part decentralized dance party, and one part Jane’s Walk. Those not involved will have absolutely no idea what is going on. Back by popular demand, it’s Audio Mob YYC! Read more details>>>

Expo Latino… Friday-Sunday

Are your bons bons itchin’ to shake shake? Take in a little Expo Latino at Prince’s Island Park this weekend like Chilean Superstar Americo, meringue band Grupo Mania, Latin orchestra Los Hermanos Flores and so much more! Read more details>>>

3rd Annual Calgary Corn Festival… Saturday & Sunday

It’s Taber Time! Well, Taber corn time. Join in the fun at Kingsland Farmers’ Market this weekend as we celebrate the return of Taber corn season! Try international corn dishes, the corn championship face off and buy some hot buttered corn with proceeds going to Inn From The Cold. Read more details>>>

Hidden Gems Film Festival – August 23 – September 1

You won’t find these titles in the mainstream. In fact, they’re so underground, they require subtitles! Get your movie culture on with 8 treasures from South Asia at the Cardel Theatre! Read more details>>> 

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