{"id":5152,"date":"2017-01-03T22:33:19","date_gmt":"2017-01-03T22:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/7-things-calgary-2017\/"},"modified":"2017-01-03T22:33:19","modified_gmt":"2017-01-03T22:33:19","slug":"7-things-calgary-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/stories\/7-things-calgary-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Off the Couch: 7 Things to Do in Calgary in 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">more to Calgary<\/a> than rodeos and cowboys with swagger (though those would certainly be enough). This city has a full calendar of events and festivals, along with attractions that never go out of style. Here are some of the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Things-To-Do-In-Calgary.d178245.Travel-Guide-Activities\"> top things to do in Calgary<\/a> in 2017:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Think Like a Queen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve already binge-watched \u201cThe Crown\u201d on Netflix and want more Queen Elizabeth II in your life (and who doesn\u2019t?), circle your calendar for \u201cThe Audience.\u201d Playing at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Theatre-Calgary-Calgary.d6269176.Vacation-Attraction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Theatre Calgary<\/a> from Jan 24-Feb 18, this production showcases the secret drama of the weekly meetings that have been held between the queen and Britain\u2019s prime ministers for the past 60 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Make Beautiful Music with Someone<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve all been in a struggling garage band\u2014or dated someone who was. And while we might not have reached the big leagues, there are tons of Canadian rocks stars who did. This year, get to know more about Canadian music history when you visit Studio Bell, home to the National Music Centre. There are five floors that include musical artifacts as well as a studio for interactive recordings. Additionally, the museum is showcasing a special exhibit on storytellers that ends in January, so hurry up before it\u2019s gone!<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Get Bendy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you put \u201cexercise more\u201d on your 2017 to-do list, get your stretch on at the Prana Yoga Festival. Happening March 17-19, this event features workshops on nutrition and lifestyle, as well as meditation sessions, and of course, in-depth yoga classes. Feel the burn.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. More Anime in Your Life<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Instead of watching anime from your couch, you can go to Otafest instead. This three-day festival is a can\u2019t-miss event for fans of Japanese animation and cosplay. There are screenings of the latest films, artwork inspired by the genre, cosplayers walking around the booths, and educational panels that teach attendees the intricacies of the Japanese language and culture. This year\u2019s event takes place from June 30-July 2.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Calgary Stampede<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11523\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11523\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11523\" src=\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Resize-Body-Stampede.jpg\" alt=\"Via Flickr\/Danteling\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11523\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Via <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/4VW5Ao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Flickr\/Danteling<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are some truths you can admit to your friends and family, and then there are facts about yourself might want to leave out\u2014like the fact that you\u2019ve never been to the Calgary Stampede. This event is the premier festival of Calgary\u2019s 2017 events calendar. Make this the year you finally experience what this epic rodeo is all about, so you don\u2019t have to nod sheepishly the next time someone asks if you\u2019ve been to it. This year\u2019s event takes place July 7-16.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Banjos Included<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11525\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11525\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11525\" src=\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Resize-Body-Festival.jpg\" alt=\"Via Flickr\/Dawn\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11525\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Via <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/mM7P1M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Flickr\/Dawn<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It might sound like a sequel to \u201cMagic Mike XXL,\u201d but Country Thunder is a little tamer than that. This country music festival, taking place August 18-20 for the second year in a row, is another of the top Calgary events of 2017. Buy your tickets early and don\u2019t forget the cowboy hat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Remember the Popcorn<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Calgary Film Festival (taking place Sep 20-Oct 1), features over 200 films of every genre you can think of. These days, it\u2019s the largest film festival in Alberta and sixth largest in Canada. Trust us, it\u2019s worth the trip.<\/p>\n<p>Between stampedes and banjos, Calgary knows how to party. Put it on your 2017 travel list, and we\u2019ll see you here.<\/p>\n<p style=\"border: 3px solid #fbb917; padding: 1em; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Take a Peek at Our Other 2017 Travel Guides<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/travelblog\/17-canadian-cities-visit-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">17 Cities to Visit in 2017<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/travelblog\/get-off-couch-7-things-vancouver-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vancouver, British Columbia<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/travelblog\/get-off-couch-7-things-toronto-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Toronto, Ontario<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/travelblog\/get-off-couch-7-things-kingston-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kingston, Ontario<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s more to Calgary than rodeos and cowboys with swagger (though those would certainly be enough). This city has a full calendar of events and festivals, along with attractions that never go out of style. Here are some of the top things to do in Calgary in 2017: 1. Think Like a Queen If you\u2019ve&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/stories\/7-things-calgary-2017\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Get Off the Couch: 7 Things to Do in Calgary in 2017<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":5155,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[689,23,19],"tags":[1181,1377,1378,210,1379],"authors":[],"class_list":["post-5152","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-canada-destinations","category-destinations","category-new-destinations","tag-calgary-stampede","tag-film-fest","tag-music-festival","tag-sports","tag-yoga","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Get Off the Couch: 7 Things to Do in Calgary in 2017 | Expedia<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Between stampedes and banjos, Calgary knows how to party. 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