Hispanic Festival & Expo Latino
The weather isn't the only thing that's hot in August. Check out this annual spicy event.
Latin Spice
Calgary heats up with the Hispanic Festival & Expo Latino. End the summer with a bang at this four-day festival of spicy Latin bands, dance, food, art, workshops and more celebrating Calgary's Hispanic communities. More than 20 different countries are represented here, with both local and international talent performing daily.
-August 21
Opening Ceremonies
Olympic Plaza, beginning at noon
Free
Noche de Tango
Don Quijote's (309 2 Ave SW), 9 p.m.
Tango & Dinner show $45, show $25.
Reservations 205-4244.
-August 22
Tango Dance Workshop
Eau Claire Market YMCA, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Registration 271-2744
-August 23
Expo Latino
Olympic Plaza, 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
-August 23
Bombaza
Telus Convention Centre, 8:30 pm - 1:30 am
A hot, Latin dance party.
Advance tickets $35, or $45 at the door.
For tickets call 777-0000.
-August 24
Expo Latino
Olympic Plaza, 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Salsa Fever Party
Olympic Plaza, 8:30 p.m.
Don Quijote's (309 2 Ave SW)
(403) 271-2744