Friday's here: live music, Broadway, and a warm evening ahead.

Morning's cool and a bit grey out there—7°C and mist hanging around. UV's only at 3, so you're not getting burned, but grab a layer if you're heading out early. The real story is the evening: sunset doesn't hit until 9:51, so you've got a full 16.5 hours of daylight to work with. By tonight it should clear up enough to enjoy whatever you decide to do.

Nothing major tying up the roads this morning, so your Friday commute should roll pretty smooth. If you're heading to the foothills later, the usual—check conditions before you go, but nothing's flagged as a mess right now.

A few things worth knowing: there's real tension in the provincial health system after another AHS leadership exit, and a serious case is headed to court—the prosecution's asking for up to nine years in the teen's death from that unprovoked Copperfield attack earlier this year. On a lighter note, if you're into equestrian sport, Ireland's Daniel Coyle put on a showcase at Spruce Meadows that was worth watching. And Okotoks native Brettyn Rose just dropped 'The Wild West'—worth a listen if indie's your lane.

If you're thinking dinner or drinks, there's momentum in the scene right now. Romero Distilling just opened a cocktail lounge heavy on Prohibition-era rum drinks—solid vibe if you want to get into something a bit retro. Cactus Club's brought back their Frosé for summer and they've got a $9 smash burger that's hitting the spot. Felina's cocktail bar opened inside Tailgunner Brewing if you want to chase beer and cocktails in one room, and there's buzz about those ready-to-drink tequila cocktails from Vancouver that someone's been raving about—they're treating them like the drink of the summer. And if breakfast's more your scene, Bro'Kin Yolk is heading to Deerfoot Meadows this fall, so that's coming.

For tonight, you've got real options. Lou Barlow from Dinosaur Jr is playing Modern Love at 5—indie rock energy, Cassia Hardy opening. The Laugh Shop has Deric Cahill at 6:45 if you want stand-up. Or lean into Broadway: Come From Away is running at Theatre Calgary's Max Bell Theatre at 7:30. Dallas Smith's also out at Spruce Meadows at 7 if country's your mood (18+). Pick the one that fits your Friday.

Get out there and have a good one.