Angela’s Birthday Weekend
A weekend of floating, tasting, dancing, and celebrating in Calgary with the crew.
Thursday
August 21 · arrivalsHouse Dinner & Hang
Home baseEvening
Cody cooks, drinks flow, everyone settles in. Perfect low-key start while the rest of the crew arrives.
Friday
August 21 · remaining friends arriveStable Palms Club
Day drinksOpens ~11:00 AM / 5:00 PM dinner
Kensington (1153 Kensington Cres NW). Stylish multi-level spot from the Blue Rock team. Great for daytime or early evening drinks + food.
stablepalmsclub.com →From ~2:00 PM
One of the bigger downtown rooftops. Cornhole/ping pong vibes, good beer list, and DJs this weekend (including Eli & Fur on Friday).
ntnl.ca/8th-avenue →Downtown / Beltline Brewery Crawl
FlexibleAfternoon / evening
Classic walk-and-drink route. Easy to mix with Greta or Betty Lou’s later.
Pedal Pub
Party bike2-hour tours · afternoon / early evening
15-person party bike with stops at local bars & breweries. Music, pedaling, and a rolling party. Private bike from ~$619 (8–15 people) or individual seats ~$60. Great group activity for Friday.
pedalpub.com/calgary-ab →Friday Night Options
Greta Bar
ArcadeEvening · 3 PM – 2 AM
213 10 Ave SW. 50+ arcade games + craft cocktails. Perfect group energy before or instead of a club.
gretabar.com →Betty Lou’s Library
SpeakeasyEvening · reservations recommended
Hidden speakeasy vibes. Strong cocktails, intimate atmosphere. Great for a more elevated stretch of the night.
Book on Tock →Friday nights · doors ~10 PM
111 7th Ave SW. Weekly Ladies Night with guest DJs. Free entry for ladies on the guest list (until ~10:30). Bottle service & birthday packages available.
bleucalgary.ca →Saturday
August 22 · main dayBow River Float
Booked1:00 PM · Baker Park launch
Lazy Day Raft Rentals. Classic Calgary summer move. Float the Bow, then back to the house for BBQ. Everyone needs to sign the waiver before the float.
Sign the waiver → lazydayraftrentals.com →Saturday Daytime Alternatives / Add-ons
DandyFest
~$49–6512:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Dandy Brewing (2003 11 St SE). Full day of music (2 stages, 10+ bands), 10+ guest breweries, art & food. 18+. Rain or shine.
Tickets on Eventbrite →Splashin Pool Party
~$3012:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Ramada Plaza rooftop pool (708 8 Ave SW). DJs, drinks, floaties, social crowd. Weather-dependent classic.
splashinsaturdayssundays.ca →Modern Steak Day Club
Day drinks12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Stephen Ave rooftop. Upscale steakhouse energy with DJs and daytime vibes. 30+ friendly.
modernsteak.ca →PowerPlay
Indoor backupOpen all day
Southcentre Mall. Golf & baseball simulators, 16 bowling lanes, arcade, Immersive Gamebox, full bar & food. Great if weather turns or you want competitive fun.
Simulators roughly $50–65 / hr
powerplay.ca →Pedal Pub
Party bike2-hour tours · afternoon
Same rolling party bike option for Saturday. Private bike (~$619 for 8–15) or individual seats (~$60). Fun way to hit bars/breweries without walking between them.
pedalpub.com/calgary-ab →Saturday Evening
House BBQ + Games
Main planEvening into the night
Back to the house after the float for a big BBQ, drinks, games, and whatever fun the group wants. This is the main Saturday night — no need to go out. Let it run late.
Sunday
August 23 · Angela’s birthday · departuresModern Steak Old School Brunch
Rooftop + DJ12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Stephen Ave rooftop. Old-school DJs, mimosas, and proper brunch energy. Best birthday daytime hang if the group still has gas.
modernsteak.ca →Bow & Bend Rooftop
Jazz brunch12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
12th floor of Element Hotel. City + Bow River views with live local jazz. Shareable brunch board and solid cocktails.
Book on OpenTable →OEB Breakfast Co.
ClassicWeekend brunch hours
Reliable group brunch favourite. Famous breakfast poutines, big portions, and easy to get a table for a bigger crew before people start leaving.
oebbreakfast.com →