BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Explore Downtown YYC - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Explore Downtown YYC X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Explore Downtown YYC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Boise BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260710T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260710T220000 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260709T000114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000114Z UID:10006552-1783715400-1783720800@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Little Bean Comedy DESCRIPTION:Join Little Bean Comedy for a special series tackling climate change the only way we know how: by telling jokes. Featuring local comedians\, this event creates space for conversations and much needed laughs in the face of challenges that can often feel overwhelming. Come connect with community and briefly forget the heat waves.  \n\n\nPlease reach out to the Little Bean Comedy’s Instagram with any questions about this event\nClick here to register your spot. Registration available at the door.\nFor Ages 18+\nFree Admission\n\n\n\n*Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible\, and has a few steps to enter. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/yv5xm8luxj-little-bean-comedy/2026-07-10/ LOCATION:Alcove Beltline\, 1040 8 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2R 1K2 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/292a1817-9e54-426e-be5c-89f551ba69bd-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260701T000141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000107Z UID:10005427-1783728000-1783814399@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Current // Process + Place DESCRIPTION:Current is a new series of public art activations presented by The New Gallery (TNG)\, transforming the Bow River pathway into a flowing corridor of creativity. Connecting Calgary’s cultural landmarks and natural landscapes\, these activations merge art\, nature\, and community through installation\, performance\, and interactive projects. It invites audiences to experience the city through the rhythm of the river and the energy of downtown life. \nPresented by The New Gallery and supported by RISEUp Calgary\, Current runs through July 6 – 30th\, 2026. \nCurrent brings together the works and creative processes of Calgary artists through installation\, performance and socially engaged practice. At times ecological\, social and deeply rooted in process\, Current invites artists to slow down and work directly within the liminal space of the river’s edge\, the histories it holds\, its riparian habitat\, transition to the urban environment\, and the material relations both carried and deposited. \nArtist participation is site-specific\, and interventions are simultaneously temporary\, time-based and socially engaged. Current merges an outdoor exhibition program with musical and movement-based performance\, installation\, sound\, participatory workshops and facilitated interdisciplinary tours. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/yqx2jmjbho-current-process-place/2026-07-11/ LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6 CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aae4adf1-0ac8-4416-922b-4d369a6a9812-1400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The New Gallery":MAILTO:info@thenewgallery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260711T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260711T170000 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260701T000117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000051Z UID:10005413-1783774800-1783789200@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Drop-in Art Making DESCRIPTION:Embrace creativity and exploration in our Saturday Drop-in Art Making program. This program is offered most Saturdays from 1-5 PM throughout the year. Materials and light instruction are provided\, along with rotating themes and activities. \nOur programs encourage children\, youth\, and families to connect with modern and contemporary art through enjoyable and interactive creative experiences. \nJULY SCHEDULE \n\nJuly 4: Thaumatropes\nJuly 11: Paper Puppets (Stampede Themed)\nJuly 18: Pipecleaner Summer Flowers\nJuly 25: Paper Pinwheels\n\n\nIn addition to the above activities\, there will be both a collage and drawing station available for creative free time during each session. \nThese are drop-in sessions running from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Come anytime — no registration is required. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/xsspc-xwg-drop-in-art-making-occ-16756/ LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4 CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/b20ce7de-408f-4c87-a3df-070dc9c7cd04-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260701T000141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000107Z UID:10005428-1783814400-1783900799@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Current // Process + Place DESCRIPTION:Current is a new series of public art activations presented by The New Gallery (TNG)\, transforming the Bow River pathway into a flowing corridor of creativity. Connecting Calgary’s cultural landmarks and natural landscapes\, these activations merge art\, nature\, and community through installation\, performance\, and interactive projects. It invites audiences to experience the city through the rhythm of the river and the energy of downtown life. \nPresented by The New Gallery and supported by RISEUp Calgary\, Current runs through July 6 – 30th\, 2026. \nCurrent brings together the works and creative processes of Calgary artists through installation\, performance and socially engaged practice. At times ecological\, social and deeply rooted in process\, Current invites artists to slow down and work directly within the liminal space of the river’s edge\, the histories it holds\, its riparian habitat\, transition to the urban environment\, and the material relations both carried and deposited. \nArtist participation is site-specific\, and interventions are simultaneously temporary\, time-based and socially engaged. Current merges an outdoor exhibition program with musical and movement-based performance\, installation\, sound\, participatory workshops and facilitated interdisciplinary tours. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/yqx2jmjbho-current-process-place/2026-07-12/ LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6 CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aae4adf1-0ac8-4416-922b-4d369a6a9812-1400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The New Gallery":MAILTO:info@thenewgallery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260714 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260701T000141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000107Z UID:10005429-1783900800-1783987199@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Current // Process + Place DESCRIPTION:Current is a new series of public art activations presented by The New Gallery (TNG)\, transforming the Bow River pathway into a flowing corridor of creativity. Connecting Calgary’s cultural landmarks and natural landscapes\, these activations merge art\, nature\, and community through installation\, performance\, and interactive projects. It invites audiences to experience the city through the rhythm of the river and the energy of downtown life. \nPresented by The New Gallery and supported by RISEUp Calgary\, Current runs through July 6 – 30th\, 2026. \nCurrent brings together the works and creative processes of Calgary artists through installation\, performance and socially engaged practice. At times ecological\, social and deeply rooted in process\, Current invites artists to slow down and work directly within the liminal space of the river’s edge\, the histories it holds\, its riparian habitat\, transition to the urban environment\, and the material relations both carried and deposited. \nArtist participation is site-specific\, and interventions are simultaneously temporary\, time-based and socially engaged. Current merges an outdoor exhibition program with musical and movement-based performance\, installation\, sound\, participatory workshops and facilitated interdisciplinary tours. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/yqx2jmjbho-current-process-place/2026-07-13/ LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6 CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aae4adf1-0ac8-4416-922b-4d369a6a9812-1400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The New Gallery":MAILTO:info@thenewgallery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260701T000141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000107Z UID:10005430-1783987200-1784073599@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Current // Process + Place DESCRIPTION:Current is a new series of public art activations presented by The New Gallery (TNG)\, transforming the Bow River pathway into a flowing corridor of creativity. Connecting Calgary’s cultural landmarks and natural landscapes\, these activations merge art\, nature\, and community through installation\, performance\, and interactive projects. It invites audiences to experience the city through the rhythm of the river and the energy of downtown life. \nPresented by The New Gallery and supported by RISEUp Calgary\, Current runs through July 6 – 30th\, 2026. \nCurrent brings together the works and creative processes of Calgary artists through installation\, performance and socially engaged practice. At times ecological\, social and deeply rooted in process\, Current invites artists to slow down and work directly within the liminal space of the river’s edge\, the histories it holds\, its riparian habitat\, transition to the urban environment\, and the material relations both carried and deposited. \nArtist participation is site-specific\, and interventions are simultaneously temporary\, time-based and socially engaged. Current merges an outdoor exhibition program with musical and movement-based performance\, installation\, sound\, participatory workshops and facilitated interdisciplinary tours. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/yqx2jmjbho-current-process-place/2026-07-14/ LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6 CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aae4adf1-0ac8-4416-922b-4d369a6a9812-1400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The New Gallery":MAILTO:info@thenewgallery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260714T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260714T200000 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260608T152255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T000057Z UID:10005176-1784052000-1784059200@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Surge City Hoops Summer Series DESCRIPTION:This summer\, the Calgary Surge & The City of Calgary’s Downtown Strategy team have partnered to bring back Surge City Hoops\, and our FREE youth basketball clinics to the heart of our city. \nJoin us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday\, Thursday and Saturday from June through September\, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826 8 Avenue SW). \nOpen to youth ages 8 to 17\, these clinics are all about building skills\, boosting confidence\, and having fun on the court—whether you’re a beginner or looking to take your game to the next level. Surrounded by the downtown energy and led by experienced coaches\, this is your chance to train\, play\, and grow in one of Calgary’s most iconic outdoor spaces. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/oepgbhru5-surge-city-hoops-summer-series/2026-07-14/ LOCATION:Century Gardens Basketball Courts\, 826 8 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 1H7 CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Free,Sports & fitness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/87b23c35-0f7a-4ec1-bd55-9e7b6fbf7ddc-1400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260701T000141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000107Z UID:10005431-1784073600-1784159999@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Current // Process + Place DESCRIPTION:Current is a new series of public art activations presented by The New Gallery (TNG)\, transforming the Bow River pathway into a flowing corridor of creativity. Connecting Calgary’s cultural landmarks and natural landscapes\, these activations merge art\, nature\, and community through installation\, performance\, and interactive projects. It invites audiences to experience the city through the rhythm of the river and the energy of downtown life. \nPresented by The New Gallery and supported by RISEUp Calgary\, Current runs through July 6 – 30th\, 2026. \nCurrent brings together the works and creative processes of Calgary artists through installation\, performance and socially engaged practice. At times ecological\, social and deeply rooted in process\, Current invites artists to slow down and work directly within the liminal space of the river’s edge\, the histories it holds\, its riparian habitat\, transition to the urban environment\, and the material relations both carried and deposited. \nArtist participation is site-specific\, and interventions are simultaneously temporary\, time-based and socially engaged. Current merges an outdoor exhibition program with musical and movement-based performance\, installation\, sound\, participatory workshops and facilitated interdisciplinary tours. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/yqx2jmjbho-current-process-place/2026-07-15/ LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6 CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aae4adf1-0ac8-4416-922b-4d369a6a9812-1400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The New Gallery":MAILTO:info@thenewgallery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260701T000141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000107Z UID:10005432-1784160000-1784246399@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Current // Process + Place DESCRIPTION:Current is a new series of public art activations presented by The New Gallery (TNG)\, transforming the Bow River pathway into a flowing corridor of creativity. Connecting Calgary’s cultural landmarks and natural landscapes\, these activations merge art\, nature\, and community through installation\, performance\, and interactive projects. It invites audiences to experience the city through the rhythm of the river and the energy of downtown life. \nPresented by The New Gallery and supported by RISEUp Calgary\, Current runs through July 6 – 30th\, 2026. \nCurrent brings together the works and creative processes of Calgary artists through installation\, performance and socially engaged practice. At times ecological\, social and deeply rooted in process\, Current invites artists to slow down and work directly within the liminal space of the river’s edge\, the histories it holds\, its riparian habitat\, transition to the urban environment\, and the material relations both carried and deposited. \nArtist participation is site-specific\, and interventions are simultaneously temporary\, time-based and socially engaged. Current merges an outdoor exhibition program with musical and movement-based performance\, installation\, sound\, participatory workshops and facilitated interdisciplinary tours. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/yqx2jmjbho-current-process-place/2026-07-16/ LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6 CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aae4adf1-0ac8-4416-922b-4d369a6a9812-1400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The New Gallery":MAILTO:info@thenewgallery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T200000 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260608T152255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T000057Z UID:10005177-1784224800-1784232000@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Surge City Hoops Summer Series DESCRIPTION:This summer\, the Calgary Surge & The City of Calgary’s Downtown Strategy team have partnered to bring back Surge City Hoops\, and our FREE youth basketball clinics to the heart of our city. \nJoin us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday\, Thursday and Saturday from June through September\, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826 8 Avenue SW). \nOpen to youth ages 8 to 17\, these clinics are all about building skills\, boosting confidence\, and having fun on the court—whether you’re a beginner or looking to take your game to the next level. Surrounded by the downtown energy and led by experienced coaches\, this is your chance to train\, play\, and grow in one of Calgary’s most iconic outdoor spaces. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/oepgbhru5-surge-city-hoops-summer-series/2026-07-16/ LOCATION:Century Gardens Basketball Courts\, 826 8 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 1H7 CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Free,Sports & fitness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/87b23c35-0f7a-4ec1-bd55-9e7b6fbf7ddc-1400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260701T000141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000107Z UID:10005433-1784246400-1784332799@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Current // Process + Place DESCRIPTION:Current is a new series of public art activations presented by The New Gallery (TNG)\, transforming the Bow River pathway into a flowing corridor of creativity. Connecting Calgary’s cultural landmarks and natural landscapes\, these activations merge art\, nature\, and community through installation\, performance\, and interactive projects. It invites audiences to experience the city through the rhythm of the river and the energy of downtown life. \nPresented by The New Gallery and supported by RISEUp Calgary\, Current runs through July 6 – 30th\, 2026. \nCurrent brings together the works and creative processes of Calgary artists through installation\, performance and socially engaged practice. At times ecological\, social and deeply rooted in process\, Current invites artists to slow down and work directly within the liminal space of the river’s edge\, the histories it holds\, its riparian habitat\, transition to the urban environment\, and the material relations both carried and deposited. \nArtist participation is site-specific\, and interventions are simultaneously temporary\, time-based and socially engaged. Current merges an outdoor exhibition program with musical and movement-based performance\, installation\, sound\, participatory workshops and facilitated interdisciplinary tours. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/yqx2jmjbho-current-process-place/2026-07-17/ LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6 CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aae4adf1-0ac8-4416-922b-4d369a6a9812-1400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The New Gallery":MAILTO:info@thenewgallery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260717T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260717T220000 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260709T000114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000114Z UID:10006553-1784320200-1784325600@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Little Bean Comedy DESCRIPTION:Join Little Bean Comedy for a special series tackling climate change the only way we know how: by telling jokes. Featuring local comedians\, this event creates space for conversations and much needed laughs in the face of challenges that can often feel overwhelming. Come connect with community and briefly forget the heat waves.  \n\n\nPlease reach out to the Little Bean Comedy’s Instagram with any questions about this event\nClick here to register your spot. Registration available at the door.\nFor Ages 18+\nFree Admission\n\n\n\n*Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible\, and has a few steps to enter. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/yv5xm8luxj-little-bean-comedy/2026-07-17/ LOCATION:Alcove Beltline\, 1040 8 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2R 1K2 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/292a1817-9e54-426e-be5c-89f551ba69bd-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260701T000141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000107Z UID:10005434-1784332800-1784419199@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Current // Process + Place DESCRIPTION:Current is a new series of public art activations presented by The New Gallery (TNG)\, transforming the Bow River pathway into a flowing corridor of creativity. Connecting Calgary’s cultural landmarks and natural landscapes\, these activations merge art\, nature\, and community through installation\, performance\, and interactive projects. It invites audiences to experience the city through the rhythm of the river and the energy of downtown life. \nPresented by The New Gallery and supported by RISEUp Calgary\, Current runs through July 6 – 30th\, 2026. \nCurrent brings together the works and creative processes of Calgary artists through installation\, performance and socially engaged practice. At times ecological\, social and deeply rooted in process\, Current invites artists to slow down and work directly within the liminal space of the river’s edge\, the histories it holds\, its riparian habitat\, transition to the urban environment\, and the material relations both carried and deposited. \nArtist participation is site-specific\, and interventions are simultaneously temporary\, time-based and socially engaged. Current merges an outdoor exhibition program with musical and movement-based performance\, installation\, sound\, participatory workshops and facilitated interdisciplinary tours. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/yqx2jmjbho-current-process-place/2026-07-18/ LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6 CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aae4adf1-0ac8-4416-922b-4d369a6a9812-1400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The New Gallery":MAILTO:info@thenewgallery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T170000 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260701T000118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000051Z UID:10005414-1784379600-1784394000@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Drop-in Art Making DESCRIPTION:Embrace creativity and exploration in our Saturday Drop-in Art Making program. This program is offered most Saturdays from 1-5 PM throughout the year. Materials and light instruction are provided\, along with rotating themes and activities. \nOur programs encourage children\, youth\, and families to connect with modern and contemporary art through enjoyable and interactive creative experiences. \nJULY SCHEDULE \n\nJuly 4: Thaumatropes\nJuly 11: Paper Puppets (Stampede Themed)\nJuly 18: Pipecleaner Summer Flowers\nJuly 25: Paper Pinwheels\n\n\nIn addition to the above activities\, there will be both a collage and drawing station available for creative free time during each session. \nThese are drop-in sessions running from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Come anytime — no registration is required. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/xsspc-xwg-drop-in-art-making-occ-16757/ LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4 CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/b20ce7de-408f-4c87-a3df-070dc9c7cd04-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260608T152835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T152835Z UID:10005250-1784419200-1784505599@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Soccer City FC - Presented by Calgary Wild FC DESCRIPTION:Free youth soccer is taking over Peace Park this summer\, bringing high-energy\, high-quality programming right to the heart of downtown. Whether your child or teen is trying soccer for the first time or building on their skills\, these free programs offer a fun\, positive\, and accessible way to stay active and connected all summer long. \nDelivered in partnership with The City\, Cavalry FC\, Calgary Wild FC\, Calgary Minor Soccer Association and the Centre for Newcomers\, this initiative creates meaningful opportunities for young people to learn\, play\, and thrive. With coaching led by Cavalry FC and Calgary Wild FC\, participants get top-tier instruction at no cost\, learning from the pros\, building confidence\, and experiencing the joy of the game in a supportive environment. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/sxqywjmzm-soccer-city-fc-presented-by-calgary-wild-fc/2026-07-19/ LOCATION:Peace Park\, 2 Ave SW\, Calgary\, T2P CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly,Free,Sports & fitness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/62626403-d54d-42b3-9053-e549192a9ec2-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260608T152837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T152837Z UID:10005258-1784419200-1784505599@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Soccer City FC – Presented by Cavalry FC & Suncor DESCRIPTION:Free youth soccer is taking over Peace Park this summer\, bringing high‑energy\, high‑quality programming right to the heart of downtown. Whether a child or teen is trying soccer for the first time or building on their skills\, these free clinics offer a fun\, positive\, and accessible way to stay active and connected all summer long. \nDelivered in partnership with The City of Calgary\, Cavalry FC\, Calgary Wild FC\, Calgary Minor Soccer Association\, and the Centre for Newcomers\, this initiative creates meaningful opportunities for young people to learn\, play\, and thrive. With coaching led by Cavalry FC and Calgary Wild FC\, participants receive top‑tier instruction at no cost while learning from the pros\, building confidence\, and experiencing the joy of the game in the heat of the city. \nWhen: June 7 – September 20\, most Sundays Who: Youth ages 8–17 Where: Peace Park (2 Avenue & 8 Street SW) Weather: Clinics may be cancelled if conditions are unsafe URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/zgmjwhwd-soccer-city-fc-presented-by-cavalry-fc-and-suncor/2026-07-19/ LOCATION:Peace Park\, 2 Ave SW\, Calgary\, T2P CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly,Free,Sports & fitness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/422abfc5-8fab-47bf-86af-d495fd646746-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260701T000141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000107Z UID:10005435-1784419200-1784505599@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Current // Process + Place DESCRIPTION:Current is a new series of public art activations presented by The New Gallery (TNG)\, transforming the Bow River pathway into a flowing corridor of creativity. Connecting Calgary’s cultural landmarks and natural landscapes\, these activations merge art\, nature\, and community through installation\, performance\, and interactive projects. It invites audiences to experience the city through the rhythm of the river and the energy of downtown life. \nPresented by The New Gallery and supported by RISEUp Calgary\, Current runs through July 6 – 30th\, 2026. \nCurrent brings together the works and creative processes of Calgary artists through installation\, performance and socially engaged practice. At times ecological\, social and deeply rooted in process\, Current invites artists to slow down and work directly within the liminal space of the river’s edge\, the histories it holds\, its riparian habitat\, transition to the urban environment\, and the material relations both carried and deposited. \nArtist participation is site-specific\, and interventions are simultaneously temporary\, time-based and socially engaged. Current merges an outdoor exhibition program with musical and movement-based performance\, installation\, sound\, participatory workshops and facilitated interdisciplinary tours. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/yqx2jmjbho-current-process-place/2026-07-19/ LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6 CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aae4adf1-0ac8-4416-922b-4d369a6a9812-1400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The New Gallery":MAILTO:info@thenewgallery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260721 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260701T000141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000107Z UID:10005436-1784505600-1784591999@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Current // Process + Place DESCRIPTION:Current is a new series of public art activations presented by The New Gallery (TNG)\, transforming the Bow River pathway into a flowing corridor of creativity. Connecting Calgary’s cultural landmarks and natural landscapes\, these activations merge art\, nature\, and community through installation\, performance\, and interactive projects. It invites audiences to experience the city through the rhythm of the river and the energy of downtown life. \nPresented by The New Gallery and supported by RISEUp Calgary\, Current runs through July 6 – 30th\, 2026. \nCurrent brings together the works and creative processes of Calgary artists through installation\, performance and socially engaged practice. At times ecological\, social and deeply rooted in process\, Current invites artists to slow down and work directly within the liminal space of the river’s edge\, the histories it holds\, its riparian habitat\, transition to the urban environment\, and the material relations both carried and deposited. \nArtist participation is site-specific\, and interventions are simultaneously temporary\, time-based and socially engaged. Current merges an outdoor exhibition program with musical and movement-based performance\, installation\, sound\, participatory workshops and facilitated interdisciplinary tours. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/yqx2jmjbho-current-process-place/2026-07-20/ LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6 CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aae4adf1-0ac8-4416-922b-4d369a6a9812-1400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The New Gallery":MAILTO:info@thenewgallery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260720T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260720T193000 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260718T000155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T000155Z UID:10006898-1784566800-1784575800@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Monday Rap Night by Tribe Cypher DESCRIPTION:Every Monday \nTime: 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nLocation: Werklund Centre\, formerly Arts Commons\, 205 8 Ave S.E.Room: Arts Learning CentreAge: 18+Cost: Free \nSchedule:5:00-5:30 p.m. – Snack\, Chill\, Network5:30-6:00 p.m. – Smudge \n6:00-6:30 p.m. – Mini Workshop \n6:30-7:30 p.m. – Cypher URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/do0iveh3mmn-monday-rap-night-by-tribe-cypher/2026-07-20/ LOCATION:Werklund Centre\, 205 8th Avenue SE\, Calgary CATEGORIES:Free,Music & concerts,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4850e400-1842-4081-9d8f-c73580a15010-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260701T000141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000107Z UID:10005437-1784592000-1784678399@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Current // Process + Place DESCRIPTION:Current is a new series of public art activations presented by The New Gallery (TNG)\, transforming the Bow River pathway into a flowing corridor of creativity. Connecting Calgary’s cultural landmarks and natural landscapes\, these activations merge art\, nature\, and community through installation\, performance\, and interactive projects. It invites audiences to experience the city through the rhythm of the river and the energy of downtown life. \nPresented by The New Gallery and supported by RISEUp Calgary\, Current runs through July 6 – 30th\, 2026. \nCurrent brings together the works and creative processes of Calgary artists through installation\, performance and socially engaged practice. At times ecological\, social and deeply rooted in process\, Current invites artists to slow down and work directly within the liminal space of the river’s edge\, the histories it holds\, its riparian habitat\, transition to the urban environment\, and the material relations both carried and deposited. \nArtist participation is site-specific\, and interventions are simultaneously temporary\, time-based and socially engaged. Current merges an outdoor exhibition program with musical and movement-based performance\, installation\, sound\, participatory workshops and facilitated interdisciplinary tours. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/yqx2jmjbho-current-process-place/2026-07-21/ LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6 CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aae4adf1-0ac8-4416-922b-4d369a6a9812-1400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The New Gallery":MAILTO:info@thenewgallery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260723 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260701T000141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000107Z UID:10005438-1784678400-1784764799@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Current // Process + Place DESCRIPTION:Current is a new series of public art activations presented by The New Gallery (TNG)\, transforming the Bow River pathway into a flowing corridor of creativity. Connecting Calgary’s cultural landmarks and natural landscapes\, these activations merge art\, nature\, and community through installation\, performance\, and interactive projects. It invites audiences to experience the city through the rhythm of the river and the energy of downtown life. \nPresented by The New Gallery and supported by RISEUp Calgary\, Current runs through July 6 – 30th\, 2026. \nCurrent brings together the works and creative processes of Calgary artists through installation\, performance and socially engaged practice. At times ecological\, social and deeply rooted in process\, Current invites artists to slow down and work directly within the liminal space of the river’s edge\, the histories it holds\, its riparian habitat\, transition to the urban environment\, and the material relations both carried and deposited. \nArtist participation is site-specific\, and interventions are simultaneously temporary\, time-based and socially engaged. Current merges an outdoor exhibition program with musical and movement-based performance\, installation\, sound\, participatory workshops and facilitated interdisciplinary tours. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/yqx2jmjbho-current-process-place/2026-07-22/ LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6 CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aae4adf1-0ac8-4416-922b-4d369a6a9812-1400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The New Gallery":MAILTO:info@thenewgallery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260723 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260701T000141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000107Z UID:10005439-1784764800-1784851199@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Current // Process + Place DESCRIPTION:Current is a new series of public art activations presented by The New Gallery (TNG)\, transforming the Bow River pathway into a flowing corridor of creativity. Connecting Calgary’s cultural landmarks and natural landscapes\, these activations merge art\, nature\, and community through installation\, performance\, and interactive projects. It invites audiences to experience the city through the rhythm of the river and the energy of downtown life. \nPresented by The New Gallery and supported by RISEUp Calgary\, Current runs through July 6 – 30th\, 2026. \nCurrent brings together the works and creative processes of Calgary artists through installation\, performance and socially engaged practice. At times ecological\, social and deeply rooted in process\, Current invites artists to slow down and work directly within the liminal space of the river’s edge\, the histories it holds\, its riparian habitat\, transition to the urban environment\, and the material relations both carried and deposited. \nArtist participation is site-specific\, and interventions are simultaneously temporary\, time-based and socially engaged. Current merges an outdoor exhibition program with musical and movement-based performance\, installation\, sound\, participatory workshops and facilitated interdisciplinary tours. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/yqx2jmjbho-current-process-place/2026-07-23/ LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6 CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aae4adf1-0ac8-4416-922b-4d369a6a9812-1400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The New Gallery":MAILTO:info@thenewgallery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260723T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260723T220000 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260714T000044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T000013Z UID:10006735-1784804400-1784844000@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:River Hall YYC DESCRIPTION:River Hall YYC \n  \n ☀️ Free open air community events\nalong the Bow River \n🎶 Entertainment •\nActivities • Wellness & more!\n💫\nFamily + Dog friendly 🐾 \n📍 Lot 6\, 311 8 ST SW \n\n\n \nHours \n✨ Thursdays & Fridays:\n5–10 PM \n✨ Saturdays & Sundays:\n11 AM–10 PM  \n  \nEnjoy the best of summer at River Hall with vibrant events\,\nlocal talent\, vendors\, and plenty of opportunities to connect\, relax\, and have\nfun! \n \nWhether you’re looking for a fun weekend outing\, a perfect\ndate spot\, or simply somewhere to soak up the sunshine\, there’s plenty of room\nto hang out and make the most of the season. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/jlonuucxim-river-hall-yyc/2026-07-23/ LOCATION:311 8 Street SW\, 311 8 Street Sw\, Calgary CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Festivals & events,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/f91e662c-6b10-47d1-9a94-32c26c542552-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260723T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260723T183000 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260717T000151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000151Z UID:10006821-1784824200-1784831400@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Knotty Knitting DESCRIPTION:Join us for weekly evening knitting classes. \nThursday Evenings from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. \nThis class is for all women and gender-diverse folks 18 or older. \nMaterials will be provided. \nNo experience required. All skills welcome. \nFree URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/41dv45cajm-knotty-knitting/ LOCATION:Women’s Centre of Calgary\, 39 4th St Ne\, Calgary\, T2E 3R6 CATEGORIES:Education,Free,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/f76fd023-ef49-4cb4-a05e-3c85f5de147a-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260723T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260723T200000 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260608T152255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T000057Z UID:10005179-1784829600-1784836800@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Surge City Hoops Summer Series DESCRIPTION:This summer\, the Calgary Surge & The City of Calgary’s Downtown Strategy team have partnered to bring back Surge City Hoops\, and our FREE youth basketball clinics to the heart of our city. \nJoin us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday\, Thursday and Saturday from June through September\, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826 8 Avenue SW). \nOpen to youth ages 8 to 17\, these clinics are all about building skills\, boosting confidence\, and having fun on the court—whether you’re a beginner or looking to take your game to the next level. Surrounded by the downtown energy and led by experienced coaches\, this is your chance to train\, play\, and grow in one of Calgary’s most iconic outdoor spaces. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/oepgbhru5-surge-city-hoops-summer-series/2026-07-23/ LOCATION:Century Gardens Basketball Courts\, 826 8 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 1H7 CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Free,Sports & fitness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/87b23c35-0f7a-4ec1-bd55-9e7b6fbf7ddc-1400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260701T000141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000107Z UID:10005440-1784851200-1784937599@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Current // Process + Place DESCRIPTION:Current is a new series of public art activations presented by The New Gallery (TNG)\, transforming the Bow River pathway into a flowing corridor of creativity. Connecting Calgary’s cultural landmarks and natural landscapes\, these activations merge art\, nature\, and community through installation\, performance\, and interactive projects. It invites audiences to experience the city through the rhythm of the river and the energy of downtown life. \nPresented by The New Gallery and supported by RISEUp Calgary\, Current runs through July 6 – 30th\, 2026. \nCurrent brings together the works and creative processes of Calgary artists through installation\, performance and socially engaged practice. At times ecological\, social and deeply rooted in process\, Current invites artists to slow down and work directly within the liminal space of the river’s edge\, the histories it holds\, its riparian habitat\, transition to the urban environment\, and the material relations both carried and deposited. \nArtist participation is site-specific\, and interventions are simultaneously temporary\, time-based and socially engaged. Current merges an outdoor exhibition program with musical and movement-based performance\, installation\, sound\, participatory workshops and facilitated interdisciplinary tours. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/yqx2jmjbho-current-process-place/2026-07-24/ LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6 CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aae4adf1-0ac8-4416-922b-4d369a6a9812-1400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The New Gallery":MAILTO:info@thenewgallery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260724T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260724T220000 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260714T000044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T000013Z UID:10006736-1784890800-1784930400@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:River Hall YYC DESCRIPTION:River Hall YYC \n  \n ☀️ Free open air community events\nalong the Bow River \n🎶 Entertainment •\nActivities • Wellness & more!\n💫\nFamily + Dog friendly 🐾 \n📍 Lot 6\, 311 8 ST SW \n\n\n \nHours \n✨ Thursdays & Fridays:\n5–10 PM \n✨ Saturdays & Sundays:\n11 AM–10 PM  \n  \nEnjoy the best of summer at River Hall with vibrant events\,\nlocal talent\, vendors\, and plenty of opportunities to connect\, relax\, and have\nfun! \n \nWhether you’re looking for a fun weekend outing\, a perfect\ndate spot\, or simply somewhere to soak up the sunshine\, there’s plenty of room\nto hang out and make the most of the season. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/jlonuucxim-river-hall-yyc/2026-07-24/ LOCATION:311 8 Street SW\, 311 8 Street Sw\, Calgary CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Festivals & events,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/f91e662c-6b10-47d1-9a94-32c26c542552-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260724T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260724T130000 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260708T000432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T000433Z UID:10006434-1784894400-1784898000@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Contemporary Connections: Tagalog Tour DESCRIPTION:Admission: Free with advance registration; walk-ins welcome\, space permitting \n \nExhibition Tour: Ghazaleh Avarzamani: Churn\, Earn\, Burn and then Return \n \nDuration: 30-minute guided tour\, followed by a post-tour conversation and optional mini mixer \n \nGuide: Sophie Garcia is a Filipino educator and curator living and working in Mohkinstsis\, Treaty 7 Territory. Originally from Manila\, she immigrated to Canada in 2019 and draws on her lived experience as a newcomer in both her art and teaching practice. She is passionate about sharing diverse voices within the Canadian art landscape through community-rooted work in educational and artistic spaces. She has facilitated art workshops for children\, newcomers\, and older adults alongside non-profit organizations and has organized exhibitions across Calgary. Her curatorial work explores how belonging\, memory\, and identity are shaped by and rooted in the land. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Education with a minor in Museum & Heritage Studies from the University of Calgary\, and currently teaches with the Calgary Board of Education. \n \nContemporary Connections is supported by program partner Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation (ICAI) URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/ake1q-uj7h-contemporary-connections-tagalog-tour/ LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4 CATEGORIES:Education,Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/7f9e42bc-1e71-439f-a7dd-5119f4fc5a2d-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260724T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260724T164500 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260707T000453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000454Z UID:10006046-1784907900-1784911500@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Art as a Language by Adrian Stimson DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore a powerful public artwork by Siksiká Nation artist Adrian Stimson that celebrates Indigenous storytelling and culture. \nJoin Jasmine MacGregor as she presents Art as Language\, a powerful public artwork by Siksiká Nation artist Adrian Stimson that explores the connection between Indigenous language\, culture\, and identity. Inspired by traditional Blackfoot pictographs\, winter counts\, ledger drawings\, and petroglyphs\, the installation transforms symbolic storytelling into a three-dimensional experience using steel and aluminum forms. Created in consultation with Blackfoot knowledge keepers\, the work reflects the histories and territories of Mohkínsstsisi (Calgary). Through the interaction of wall and floor elements\, Stimson invites viewers to experience an Indigenous way of communicating\, where language is physical\, visual\, and deeply connected to memory\, resilience\, and community. \nThis event is repeated on Tuesday\, July 28. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/phggfuqex-art-as-a-language-by-adrian-stimson/ LOCATION:Central Library – Shaikh Family Welcome Gallery (West)\, 800 3rd Street Southeast\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0E7 CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/e9914878-a5ec-48c2-a41d-fa655cdd0206-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260724T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260724T220000 DTSTAMP:20260724T105522 CREATED:20260709T000114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000114Z UID:10006554-1784925000-1784930400@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Little Bean Comedy DESCRIPTION:Join Little Bean Comedy for a special series tackling climate change the only way we know how: by telling jokes. Featuring local comedians\, this event creates space for conversations and much needed laughs in the face of challenges that can often feel overwhelming. Come connect with community and briefly forget the heat waves.  \n\n\nPlease reach out to the Little Bean Comedy’s Instagram with any questions about this event\nClick here to register your spot. Registration available at the door.\nFor Ages 18+\nFree Admission\n\n\n\n*Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible\, and has a few steps to enter. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/yv5xm8luxj-little-bean-comedy/2026-07-24/ LOCATION:Alcove Beltline\, 1040 8 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2R 1K2 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/292a1817-9e54-426e-be5c-89f551ba69bd-1400.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR