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Burial of This Order brings together three works by Jane Jin Kaisen that underscore her ongoing interest in ritual, collectivity, capitalist critique, and the possibilities of social and political transgressions.The exhibition centres on Kaisen’s titular video installation (2022), through which the audience is invited to follow a funerary procession gathered to ceremoniously bury a world...
With events full of awesome trucks, amazing stunts, action-packed excitement and big air, you'll become a fan for life once you experience Monster Jam live. Watch as 12,000-pound trucks stand on two wheels and fly through the air. As a spectator on hand, you’ll be in the middle of all the intense action. See the...
Grab your blankets and picnic baskets as we once again welcome all of Calgary to join us at Prince’s Island Park for a free community concert! Performing an eclectic mix of classical favourites, show tunes, and pops, conductor Juliane Gallant and the Orchestra provide the perfect soundtrack to a fun-filled afternoon in the beautiful heart...
Join this workshop to learn how to carve and make your own wooden spoon! Come to the Alcove and make a real wood spoon carving, all supplies provided, and you get to keep your very own spoon!Workshops are recommended for people ages 16 and over. Children under 16 years old are welcome with parent/guardian supervision....
An all-ages, pet-friendly outdoor celebration each September at Lougheed House. Enjoy live music, food and drink, lawn games, local vendors, and end-of-summer vibes in one of Calgary’s most beautiful green spaces. Free to attend and open to everyone.
Burial of This Order brings together three works by Jane Jin Kaisen that underscore her ongoing interest in ritual, collectivity, capitalist critique, and the possibilities of social and political transgressions.The exhibition centres on Kaisen’s titular video installation (2022), through which the audience is invited to follow a funerary procession gathered to ceremoniously bury a world...
Turn the city into your own personal gameboard! Travel through Calgary’s history and explore hidden artistic gems on this outdoor scavenger hunt at The Confluence.This one-hour quest will have you scouring all 40 acres of land between East Village and Inglewood, solving riddles and racing against other teams (and the clock!) to claim victory. From...
River Hall YYC ☀️ Free open air community events along the Bow River 🎶 Entertainment • Activities • Wellness & more! 💫 Family + Dog friendly 🐾 📍 Lot 6, 311 8 ST SW Hours ✨ Thursdays & Fridays: 5–10 PM ✨ Saturdays & Sundays: 11 AM–10 PM Enjoy the best of summer...
The Calgary Cat Festival & Market is a fun, family-friendly celebration bringing together cat lovers from across the city for a weekend dedicated to all things feline.Explore a vibrant marketplace of local vendors, connect with local animal rescues at Adoption Alley, and enjoy a variety of cat-themed activities and experiences.Festival highlights include Ravensburger puzzle tournaments,...
Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked to order omelets, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today!
Get red-y to start your day with a hearty pancake breakfast, fresh fruit, and other buffet favourites while learning about our beloved red pandas. Your ticket includes exclusive early zoo access, a delicious breakfast, an engaging interpretive talk, and a private viewing of our red pandas in their newly redeveloped Asian Highlands habitat. Perfect for...
Embark on a family-friendly adventure at the Alberta Biodiversity Festival—an immersive experience where fun meets conservation to celebrate and protect our province’s natural wonders. Join us on September 11-13, 2026 for the next festival. From the beautiful grasslands to the iconic boreal forest, Alberta’s natural landscapes are diverse and captivating. This festival empowers visitors with...
Celebrated but impetuous film director Guido Contini, succumbing to the pressures of filming his latest film epic (a musical version of the Casanova story), suffers a midlife crisis. One by one, women from his past and present – including his mother, his wife, his mistress, and his leading lady – haunt, instruct, scold, seduce and...
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.Delivered...
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.Delivered...
Outdoor movie screenings at High Park, a rooftop park situated on top of the city centre parkade! Movies are projected onto our 30ft inflatable screen with a state of the art 4k projector and dance club worthy sound system. With our large astro-turf we have a bring your own seat vibe and sell popcorn and...
Bring your own chairs and snacks and settle in for an evening outdoors. Popcorn will be available for purchase.Seven animated shorts from Soviet-era Estonia. The films combine influences from Estonian folklore, modern art, surrealism, and psychedelia, using both stop motion and cel animation techniques. Curated by Megan Switzer, presented with Eternal Family and the Estonian...
Adam Ruby is a dynamic and vibrant comedian who knows how to light up the stage with his infectious energy and interactive style. As a finalist of the 2016 Yuk and comers contest, Adam continues to make waves in the comedy scene with his sharp observations of everyday life, relatable anecdotes, and hilarious takes on...
6 pm Pre-Concert ChatTopic: Collaboration through the lens of becoming the Complete ArtistSpeakers: Winston Choi, Jon Kimura Parker, and Élisabeth Pion7 pmConcertFrom the elegance of the Baroque court to the fire of the modern concert hall, dance forms take centre stage in this journey across centuries. Beginning with deconstructed versions of grand historical works leading...
Drop the Mask YYC is an annual black-tie masquerade gala that celebrates vulnerability and mental health awareness in Calgary.The event brings together community-minded professionals, creatives, and changemakers to raise funds for the Calgary Counselling Centre, which provides sliding-scale counselling services for those who cannot afford private care. Through storytelling, entertainment, and elegant fundraising,Drop the Mask...
Enjoy an evening at Studio Bell as part of the 2026 Honens Festival, featuring an inspiring program of music and artistry.6 pmPre-Concert ChatTopic: Collaboration through the lens of becoming the Complete ArtistSpeakers: Winston Choi, Jon Kimura Parker, and Élisabeth Pion7 pmConcertFrom the elegance of the Baroque court to the fire of the modern concert hall,...
Біографічна драма «Кузьма: Страшно веселий» про лідера українського рок-гурту «Скрябін» Андрія Кузьменка.Біографічна драма «Кузьма: Страшно веселий» про лідера українського рок-гурту «Скрябін» Андрія Кузьменка."Історія Андрія Кузьменка, лідера гурту «Скрябін», якого любили мільйони, а по-справжньому знали — одиниці. Через ексклюзивні, небачені раніше, архіви фільм показує його внутрішні зміни, самоіронію та життя на повній швидкості, яке й досі...
With events full of awesome trucks, amazing stunts, action-packed excitement and big air, you'll become a fan for life once you experience Monster Jam live. Watch as 12,000-pound trucks stand on two wheels and fly through the air. As a spectator on hand, you’ll be in the middle of all the intense action. See the...
A sunny afternoon along the Bow River awaits ... perfect for the whole family! Music spills into the open air in a celebration of piano and community. Bring your festival chairs and soak up the final days of summer.
Day Fever Canada is the ultimate over 30s daytime party experience. Expect throwback club classics and iconic singalong moments.Join us at Commonwealth Bar on Saturday, Sep 12th! From Britney to Bon Jovi, Beyoncé to Blink-182, Usher to The Killers. Expect a non-stop soundtrack of massive tunes that defined nights out for a generation.Get ready for:•...
Explore traditional art forms, create your own unique artwork, and take your beautiful creations home in this fun, hands-on workshopWhat’s included:All art supplies providedLearn about different traditional art formsCreate your own artworkTake your finished pieces home!A fun, relaxed and creative environmentHosted by a young Calgary creator in a warm, welcoming, and creative environment where everyone...
Tour Stampede Park, take in all the stories.Where else can you travel through time, lift the curtain on a legacy, and see how a legend was born?With BTS: Behind The Stampede, you’ll explore over a century of history, thrills, spills, characters and champions. Starting off at Sam Centre, this two-hour tour will take you on...
The Bloom Market is a locally curated, summer pop-up series that reimagines the flea market as a vintage block party for Calgary’s makers, artists, and collectors.
Burial of This Order brings together three works by Jane Jin Kaisen that underscore her ongoing interest in ritual, collectivity, capitalist critique, and the possibilities of social and political transgressions.The exhibition centres on Kaisen’s titular video installation (2022), through which the audience is invited to follow a funerary procession gathered to ceremoniously bury a world...
Join us for a thrilling celebration of the arts!Join us for a thrilling celebration of the arts, with performances by a wide variety of multicultural performance ensembles based right here in Calgary. Bring the whole family and travel the world in an afternoon.An Alberta Culture Days Event Supported by the Government of Alberta
River Hall YYC ☀️ Free open air community events along the Bow River 🎶 Entertainment • Activities • Wellness & more! 💫 Family + Dog friendly 🐾 📍 Lot 6, 311 8 ST SW Hours ✨ Thursdays & Fridays: 5–10 PM ✨ Saturdays & Sundays: 11 AM–10 PM Enjoy the best of summer...
The Calgary Cat Festival & Market is a fun, family-friendly celebration bringing together cat lovers from across the city for a weekend dedicated to all things feline.Explore a vibrant marketplace of local vendors, connect with local animal rescues at Adoption Alley, and enjoy a variety of cat-themed activities and experiences.Festival highlights include Ravensburger puzzle tournaments,...
Free. All ages and abilities welcome.Please register.Participants are invited to create a short scrapbook focusing on a memorable social event/party they attended, with the guidance of the artists and participating peers. We will share stories as we create the books, swap crafting tips, and support the making of the books as small event time capsules.
Turn up the music and shake it out! Join us in PlayLab where we'll be moving and grooving to a new style of dance each session.Kym has been a dance educator/movement instructor for almost 40 years. If it involves moving the body, then she has facilitated the body moving. She has worked with figure skaters,...
Join us for a charming morning concert that brings Jean de Brunhoff’s The Story of Babar to life. Children and families are welcomed into Babar’s world in this charming, accessible introduction to classical music and storytelling.Registration is $5 per group. To eliminate financial barriers, we will refund your $5 registration fee when you attend the...
Join us for a charming morning concert that brings Jean de Brunhoff’s The Story of Babar to life. Children and families are welcomed into Babar’s world in this charming, accessible introduction to classical music and storytelling.Registration is $5 per group. To eliminate financial barriers, we will refund your $5 registration fee when you attend the...
Begin your journey into wine with the WSET Level 1 Award. Perfect for beginners, this wine course offers foundational knowledge and engaging wine classes.For individuals new to wine study, this qualification provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. You’ll explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while...
The Calgary Surge, in partnership with the City of Calgary, is bringing the energy downtown with a full-day 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Saturday, September 12th.Alongside the tournament, fans can enjoy a live DJ, food vendors, Surge merchandise, and exciting contests like the 3-point shootout, half-court shot challenge, and a custom Surge sneaker giveaway. It's a...
Embark on a family-friendly adventure at the Alberta Biodiversity Festival—an immersive experience where fun meets conservation to celebrate and protect our province’s natural wonders. Join us on September 11-13, 2026 for the next festival. From the beautiful grasslands to the iconic boreal forest, Alberta’s natural landscapes are diverse and captivating. This festival empowers visitors with...
Celebrated but impetuous film director Guido Contini, succumbing to the pressures of filming his latest film epic (a musical version of the Casanova story), suffers a midlife crisis. One by one, women from his past and present – including his mother, his wife, his mistress, and his leading lady – haunt, instruct, scold, seduce and...
Join us Friday, September 11 for Carte Blanche as we welcome Toronto producer Dansyn. The rising house artist has quickly earned attention with releases on John Summit’s Experts Only label and appearances at major festivals. Known for his groove-driven, drum-focused sound, Dansyn brings his signature energy to an intimate late-night set at Sub Rosa. Doors...
In true Bison Noir fashion, when the house lights dim, the boundaries of genres blur. Immerse yourself in an all-encompassing evening at the landmark King Eddy, where Chris Andrew, Winston Choi, Carter Johnson, and Élisabeth Pion experiment with historic and modern works on a Steinway & Sons Spirio self-playing piano, responding and improvising to digital...
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In true Bison Noir fashion, when the house lights dim, the boundaries of genres blur. Immerse yourself in an all-encompassing evening at the landmark King Eddy, where Chris Andrew, Winston Choi, Carter Johnson, and Élisabeth Pion experiment with historic and modern works on a Steinway & Sons Spirio self-playing piano, responding and improvising to digital...
Bambara with guests Pøltergeist, Thespian and Eye of Newt. UPSTAIRS Dour, Spirit Hotel and HeavydiveWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club109 7 Avenue S.W Calgaryhttp://thepalomino.ca/18+ with government issued identificationWhen: Friday September 11, 2026Doors: 8:00pm / Action 8:30pmAdmission: $28.00 advance at www.showpass.comOn Sale: Fri, June 19th 10::00am MSTNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!!Bambara (Brooklyn, New YorkAn extraordinary,...
Bambara ft. Pøltergeist, Thespian and Eye of NewtWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club18+ with government issued identificationWhen: Sunday September 21, 2026Doors: 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Admission: $28.00On Sale: Fri, June 19th 10:00 a.m.NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!
Celebrate the songs, stories, and life of one of music's most beloved stars in this exciting musical experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading you on a one-of-a-kind visual-musical journey. A phenomenal cast of guest vocalists and musicians join your Calgary Phil for innovative orchestrations of Dolly's greatest hits, including Jolene, Coat of Many Colors, I...
Adam Ruby is a dynamic and vibrant comedian who knows how to light up the stage with his infectious energy and interactive style. As a finalist of the 2016 Yuk and comers contest, Adam continues to make waves in the comedy scene with his sharp observations of everyday life, relatable anecdotes, and hilarious takes on...
Sisterhood, spells, and ‘midnight’ margaritas - Practical Magic is taking over The GRAND for another enchanting night! Gather your best witches for this cult-favourite filled with charm, chaos, and a little heartache ahead of the 2nd movie launching later in the month.We’ll have drinks, delicious snacks, and all the magical vibes to make your evening...
6 p.m.Pre-Concert ChatTopic: The importance of connecting with audiences from the perspective of becoming a Complete Artist Speakers: Carter Johnson, Jon Kimura Parker, and Nicolas Namoradze 7 p.m.Concert Experience a piano masterpiece … reimagined. Known for performances of imagination, intensity, and individuality, 2025 Honens Gold Laureate Élisabeth Pion returns to Calgary with Frédéric Chopin’s Études...
Drop the Mask YYC is an annual black-tie masquerade gala that celebrates vulnerability and mental health awareness in Calgary.The event brings together community-minded professionals, creatives, and changemakers to raise funds for the Calgary Counselling Centre, which provides sliding-scale counselling services for those who cannot afford private care. Through storytelling, entertainment, and elegant fundraising,Drop the Mask...
Gateway's 25 Year Anniversary Party on Sept 11th 2026 at The Palace Theatre!with Dear RougeRoyal TuskScenic Route To AlaskaJade ElephantTen02including a special Win-2-Attend VIP Reception with Kate Stevens, Brayden Bell, Brett Cassidy General Admission Tickets on sale Friday July 24th at 10am MST6:30 pm doors 7:30 pm show18+ Only, Legal ID Required for all patrons.VIP...
With events full of awesome trucks, amazing stunts, action-packed excitement and big air, you'll become a fan for life once you experience Monster Jam live. Watch as 12,000-pound trucks stand on two wheels and fly through the air. As a spectator on hand, you’ll be in the middle of all the intense action. See the...
Sisterhood, spells, and ‘midnight’ margaritas - Practical Magic is taking over The GRAND for one enchanting night! Gather your best witches for this cult-favourite filled with charm, chaos, and a little heartache ahead of the 2nd movie launching later in the month.We’ll have drinks, delicious snacks, and all the magical vibes to make your evening...
Our friends Gateway Events are turning 25 and we're celebrating with an all-star line up on Sept 11th!Featuring:- Dear Rouge- Royal Tusk- Scenic Route To Alaska- Jade Elephant- Ten02
No Minors. All patrons must be 18 yrs & up with valid gov't-issued ID.
Join us for an electrifying night with War On Women, featuring Gucci Chain Letter and Fulfilment. Don't miss out on this incredible lineup!
Inglewood Night Market is a series of FREE summer night markets taking place in the heart of Inglewood. The markets have over 150 unique and local artisan vendors, food trucks, an all-ages licensed area & live music. The markets feature the best arts and culture talent Calgary has to offer. Come to shop and stay...
Burial of This Order brings together three works by Jane Jin Kaisen that underscore her ongoing interest in ritual, collectivity, capitalist critique, and the possibilities of social and political transgressions.The exhibition centres on Kaisen’s titular video installation (2022), through which the audience is invited to follow a funerary procession gathered to ceremoniously bury a world...
River Hall YYC ☀️ Free open air community events along the Bow River 🎶 Entertainment • Activities • Wellness & more! 💫 Family + Dog friendly 🐾 📍 Lot 6, 311 8 ST SW Hours ✨ Thursdays & Fridays: 5–10 PM ✨ Saturdays & Sundays: 11 AM–10 PM Enjoy the best of summer...
Newzones is thrilled to present Off the Beaten Path, an upcoming solo exhibition of new work by Albertan contemporary artist Samantha Walrod.Off the Beaten Path considers how humans view and interact with wildlife in the Canadian wilderness from a “close” distance. Motorists and hikers observe animals from cars and trails while the animals watch in...
YYC DataCon 2026 brings together practitioners, leaders, and builders working with data in the real-world.As data systems increasingly shape decision-making across organizations and society, the work behind them carries real responsibility. From analytics and machine-learning to data platforms and governance, the choices made by data teams have lasting impact on people, products, and outcomes.This year’s...
Embark on a family-friendly adventure at the Alberta Biodiversity Festival—an immersive experience where fun meets conservation to celebrate and protect our province’s natural wonders. Join us on September 11-13, 2026 for the next festival. From the beautiful grasslands to the iconic boreal forest, Alberta’s natural landscapes are diverse and captivating. This festival empowers visitors with...
Celebrated but impetuous film director Guido Contini, succumbing to the pressures of filming his latest film epic (a musical version of the Casanova story), suffers a midlife crisis. One by one, women from his past and present – including his mother, his wife, his mistress, and his leading lady – haunt, instruct, scold, seduce and...
Globe Cinema Presents: Blade Runner: The Final Cut (2007)In a cyberpunk vision of the future, man has developed the technology to create replicants - humanoid androids with short, fixed lifespans - which are illegal on Earth, but are used in the off-world colonies. In Los Angeles, California, 2019, Deckard is a "blade runner", a cop...
Adam Ruby is a dynamic and vibrant comedian who knows how to light up the stage with his infectious energy and interactive style. As a finalist of the 2016 Yuk and comers contest, Adam continues to make waves in the comedy scene with his sharp observations of everyday life, relatable anecdotes, and hilarious takes on...
Enjoy an evening blending live piano and digital performances.Using Steinway & Sons Spirio player piano technology, Winston Choi, Jon Kimura Parker, and Carter Johnson perform live alongside their own pre-recorded performance, creating layered musical dialogues where past and present coexist and voices multiply. This showcase of artists sharing the stage with their past selves is...
6 p.m.Pre-Concert ChatTopic: Programming and curation for artists on their journey to becoming Complete ArtistsSpeakers: Winston Choi, Jon Kimura Parker, and Élisabeth Pion7 p.m.ConcertEnjoy an evening blending live piano and digital performances. Using Steinway & Sons Spirio player piano technology, Winston Choi, Jon Kimura Parker, and Carter Johnson perform live alongside their own pre-recorded performance,...
Iguana Death Cult (The Netherlands), Hot Garbage (Toronto), Ancient Greece (Toronto), Still Depths (Vancouver)Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club18+ with government issued identificationWhen: Thursday September 10, 2026Doors: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Admission: $28.00On Sale: Fri, June 19th 10:00 a.m.NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!
Post punk and synthesizers to the front as Wants, Theo Vandenhoff (Tor), Ghost Twin (Win), and Vanden Dool take over Dickens.
Step into the shadows of one of Calgary’s older neighbourhoods on this chilling walking tour through the East Village.Discover the untold stories behind the city's original red light district, where brothels, bootleggers, backroom deals and riots once shaped the streets. As we explore hidden corners, you'll hear tales of vice, scandal and conflict that reveal...
Téa Mutonji’s conversation with Joshua Whitehead was one of the standouts of our 25@25 online anniversary shows in 2020. So we’re thrilled to (finally!) be presenting her in person to celebrate My Person, her debut novel, in conversation with Paula Turcotte. This special show will be preceded at 6PM with an exclusive preview of Wordfest’s...
Téa Mutonji’s conversation with Joshua Whitehead was one of the standouts of our 25@25 online anniversary shows. So we’re thrilled to (finally!) be presenting her in person, with her debut novel, My Person and in conversation with Paula Turcotte.This special show will be preceded at 6PM with an exclusive preview of Wordfest’s 2026 Imaginairium (Oct....
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.Join us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from June through September, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826...
Tour Stampede Park, take in all the stories.Where else can you travel through time, lift the curtain on a legacy, and see how a legend was born?With BTS: Behind The Stampede, you’ll explore over a century of history, thrills, spills, characters and champions. Starting off at Sam Centre, this two-hour tour will take you on...
Burial of This Order brings together three works by Jane Jin Kaisen that underscore her ongoing interest in ritual, collectivity, capitalist critique, and the possibilities of social and political transgressions.The exhibition centres on Kaisen’s titular video installation (2022), through which the audience is invited to follow a funerary procession gathered to ceremoniously bury a world...
River Hall YYC ☀️ Free open air community events along the Bow River 🎶 Entertainment • Activities • Wellness & more! 💫 Family + Dog friendly 🐾 📍 Lot 6, 311 8 ST SW Hours ✨ Thursdays & Fridays: 5–10 PM ✨ Saturdays & Sundays: 11 AM–10 PM Enjoy the best of summer...
Explore stories carried by the rivers, rooted in the plants, and uncovered through archaeology. Learn how Indigenous Peoples, the original stewards of the land, lived and prospered at this important gathering place, and how the arrival of the North-West Mounted Police in 1875 changed everything.Through a guided storytelling tour, teachings with an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper...
Newzones is thrilled to present Off the Beaten Path, an upcoming solo exhibition of new work by Albertan contemporary artist Samantha Walrod.Off the Beaten Path considers how humans view and interact with wildlife in the Canadian wilderness from a “close” distance. Motorists and hikers observe animals from cars and trails while the animals watch in...
Discover new ways of engaging with the piano at Honens Lab, a full-day symposium designed for pianists, students, teachers, and curious listeners alike!Begin the day with a tai chi for musicians workshop with 2025 Honens Gold Laureate Élisabeth Pion, followed by an informative piano masterclass with Honens Artistic Director Jon Kimura Parker. The afternoon includes...
Join us for Open Mic hosted by Earl Morgan every Wednesday from 8 PM to 11 PM.
Globe Cinema Presents: Blade Runner: The Final Cut (2007)In a cyberpunk vision of the future, man has developed the technology to create replicants - humanoid androids with short, fixed lifespans - which are illegal on Earth, but are used in the off-world colonies. In Los Angeles, California, 2019, Deckard is a "blade runner", a cop...
Improv 302: StoryThis is a six week course with sessions running 7:30-9:30pm on the following Wednesdays:September 9, 16, 23, 30; October 7, 14.Classes are for students aged 18+Please register with your preferred name so we know who will be in the class and what to call you!Prerequisites: Improv 101 & 201, or 30 hours of...
Adam Ruby is a dynamic and vibrant comedian who knows how to light up the stage with his infectious energy and interactive style. As a finalist of the 2016 Yuk and comers contest, Adam continues to make waves in the comedy scene with his sharp observations of everyday life, relatable anecdotes, and hilarious takes on...
Calgary’s evenings of connection and conversation return this September.In this time of stress and confusion we value the opportunity to gather in community, delighting in the good will and remarkable talents of our neighbors. Each of us has an opportunity to contribute to building an even better Calgary and it can only be done together.Calgary...
Get ready to unleash your inner artist with a fun evening of creativity - no experience required!Program Description:In this online class, you will learn the basics of bullet journalling, a flexible system that blends planning, reflection, and self-expression. Explore easy page ideas for tracking goals, habits, and daily tasks, and learn design tips to make...
Step into the shadows of one of Calgary’s older neighbourhoods on this chilling walking tour through the East Village.Discover the untold stories behind the city's original red light district, where brothels, bootleggers, backroom deals and riots once shaped the streets. As we explore hidden corners, you'll hear tales of vice, scandal and conflict that reveal...
Join Contemporary Calgary at our drop-in Open Studio Session for 55+ on Wednesdays in September. During this informal art-making drop-in session, participants are invited to bring their own projects along with any art and craft materials they are currently using. This time can be used not only for creating but also for connecting with other...
Join Contemporary Calgary at our drop-in Open Studio Session for 55+ on Wednesdays in September. During this informal art-making drop-in session, participants are invited to bring their own projects along with any art and craft materials they are currently using. This time can be used not only for creating but also for connecting with other...
Burial of This Order brings together three works by Jane Jin Kaisen that underscore her ongoing interest in ritual, collectivity, capitalist critique, and the possibilities of social and political transgressions.The exhibition centres on Kaisen’s titular video installation (2022), through which the audience is invited to follow a funerary procession gathered to ceremoniously bury a world...
Come down for a monthly installment of Window Case Concerts! Enjoy live music as you stroll down 7 Ave and 2nd St SW.Come in to the art space to get crafty with the variety of art supplies and instruments too. This month, we're teaming up with the National Music Centre for a special edition of...
Join us for a special edition of Forever Young: Seniors' Wednesdays at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, featuring interactive experiences for all ages that spark memories, inspire creativity, and create connections across generations.Instrument Petting Zoo invites participants of all ages to feel like a kid again and explore a wide variety of...
Newzones is thrilled to present Off the Beaten Path, an upcoming solo exhibition of new work by Albertan contemporary artist Samantha Walrod.Off the Beaten Path considers how humans view and interact with wildlife in the Canadian wilderness from a “close” distance. Motorists and hikers observe animals from cars and trails while the animals watch in...
Join Calgary Concert Opera for an inspiring afternoon showcasing the next generation of operatic talent. Featuring Calgary’s newest and emerging opera singers alongside experienced professionals, this concert presents a vibrant selection of beloved arias, duets, and ensembles from some of opera’s greatest composers.Founded in 2011, Calgary Concert Opera has spent 15 years presenting accessible opera...
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Calling All Captains, Losers Club and Morning In May Live In Calgary AB - Tuesday September 8th, 2026The Diamond Mine Agency Presents: The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Live In Calgary - 2nd Show AddedThe Don't You Fake It: 20th Anniversary TourBlending the raw intensity of post-hardcore with the emotional pull of melodic,...
Adam Ruby is a dynamic and vibrant comedian who knows how to light up the stage with his infectious energy and interactive style. As a finalist of the 2016 Yuk and comers contest, Adam continues to make waves in the comedy scene with his sharp observations of everyday life, relatable anecdotes, and hilarious takes on...
SOLD OUT! Click here to join the waitlist. (Thank you, Wordfesters, for your remarkable support. If you missed out on tickets, please sign up for our e-blast to ensure you’re part of the 24-hour subscriber pre-sale!)Big Little Truths is the delicious binge read we’ve been waiting for, full of Moriarty’s trademark duplicity and intrigue. The...
There is a reason we have had over 170 standing ovations in a row so far across Canada to date. It's like watching over two dozen Tribute Shows in one evening. Over 30 Costume changes. You will hear songs by Bill Haley & His Comets, Paul Anka, Chordettes, & Dean Martin, Dores Day, Elvis, Harry...
**Script Club** is for all levels of screenwriters! It helps with the intricacies of screenplay writing by inspiring creativity. Each month's meeting is split into two sections. The first is feedback provided on a member's script who volunteered the previous month. The second is a discussion on a published script from an existing film or...
Big Little Truths is the delicious binge read we’ve been waiting for, full of Moriarty’s trademark duplicity and intrigue. The follow-up to 2014's Big Little Lies, it follows fabulous fremenies—Madeline, Celeste, Jane, Renata, and Bonnie—a decade into the future as they navigate the volatile teen years. Big kids. Big problems. Your ticket includes an on-stage...
Ever wanted to try repotting or wiring a Bonsai but didn’t know where to start?Join us for a hands-on Bonsai workshop and learn how to transform a young plant into a beautiful, styled Bonsai centerpiece.Whether you're completely new to Bonsai or simply excited to create your own tree, this workshop gives you the opportunity to...
Calgary, we hope to see you at Connections Brewing for another pub night. We will now be featuring another literary trivia night with Precious de Leon! This event is a partnership between the Writers’ Guild of Alberta and the Alexandra Writers’ Centre. Street parking is free from 6:00 p.m.onwards. It is a 7-minute walk from...
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.Join us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from June through September, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826...
A vibrant weekly club meant for both first-time fabric artists and veterans. Bring your project and chat with out knitters and crocheters, or join us for an introductory lesson!Who We Are Carya is a social impact agency that has been responding to the evolving social needs of the Calgary community since 1910. Today, with over...
Burial of This Order brings together three works by Jane Jin Kaisen that underscore her ongoing interest in ritual, collectivity, capitalist critique, and the possibilities of social and political transgressions.The exhibition centres on Kaisen’s titular video installation (2022), through which the audience is invited to follow a funerary procession gathered to ceremoniously bury a world...
Newzones is thrilled to present Off the Beaten Path, an upcoming solo exhibition of new work by Albertan contemporary artist Samantha Walrod.Off the Beaten Path considers how humans view and interact with wildlife in the Canadian wilderness from a “close” distance. Motorists and hikers observe animals from cars and trails while the animals watch in...
Step into Calgary’s Western culture on an unforgettable journey through the stories, traditions, and people that shaped the West. Learn about the early days of Western Canada, explore Indigenous history, early settlers, the North-West Mounted Police, and the legendary spirit of the Calgary Stampede.Visit The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, where Calgary’s story began, then...
Deep Dark Woods returns for an intimate evening at Festival Hall.With one foot in old school tradition, nearly two decades into their life as one of Canada’s finest folk-roots ensembles, that tradition is now one they’ve invented. A master of subtlety, founding member Ryan Boldt’s highly emotive, nuanced singing has an elegant, relaxed precision that...
With one foot in old school tradition, nearly two decades into their life as one of Canada’s finest folk-roots ensembles, that tradition is now one they’ve invented. A master of subtlety, founding member Ryan Boldt’s highly emotive, nuanced singing has an elegant, relaxed precision that seems effortless, a perfect vehicle for the band’s particular brand...
An invitation to unwind after Calgary Pride Week with a somatic sound bath experience.Post Pride Somatic Rebirth Sound BathCome re-calibrate post pride, with this nourishing somatic sound bath experience for queer bodies. Guided by Music Therapists Elle McAndrews and Carissa Lawton of Somae Sound in collaboration with Zia Stolbie (Experience Portals). All bodies welcome.At this...
Grammy-winning Tuareg musical pioneers Tinariwen play The Palace on Monday, September 7th!Date: Monday, September 7th, 2026Doors: 7:00 p.m.18+ only with valid government issued ID
Every MondayTime: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Location: Werklund Centre, formerly Arts Commons, 205 8 Ave S.E.Room: Arts Learning CentreAge: 18+Cost: FreeSchedule:5:00-5:30 p.m. - Snack, Chill, Network5:30-6:00 p.m. - Smudge6:00-6:30 p.m. - Mini Workshop6:30-7:30 p.m. - Cypher
Burial of This Order brings together three works by Jane Jin Kaisen that underscore her ongoing interest in ritual, collectivity, capitalist critique, and the possibilities of social and political transgressions.The exhibition centres on Kaisen’s titular video installation (2022), through which the audience is invited to follow a funerary procession gathered to ceremoniously bury a world...
Four days. One incredible celebration. Calgary, get ready for Fiesta Filipino 2026!From the next generation of Filipino talent to powerhouse performances, culture, music, dance and nonstop entertainment, this year’s Fiesta is bringing something special to the stage every single day.
Suga Cane returns to National on 8th Rooftop for the perfect end of summer banger!
We’re ending Pride Fest with a little bit of chaos and a whole lot of energy. Join us for the grand finale of Greta Pride Fest: Straight to Drag, hosted by the fabulous Emperor Dion Boink Sanoir. Get ready for a night of drag, games, drinks, and one last big Pride celebration! Watch your favourite...
Calgary's original throwback Hip-Hop, R&B, Dancehall music video party Rewind is celebrating 16 years at The Palace on Sunday, September 6th!Date: Sunday, September 6th!Doors: 9:00 p.m.18+ only with valid government issued ID
Just Announced — Calgary!Dubstep + Hard Techno = Technostep. Belgium-based duo H! Dude 🇧🇪 are bringing their high-impact fusion of crushing hard techno, massive bass, and dubstep drops to Calgary for the very first time! The perfect combination of both worlds… are you ready for Technostep?!Lineup:H! Dude 🇧🇪Support:ShatterthefallFeral heartsSunday, September 6, 2026 — Labour Day...
Rumur - Electric Avenue: The Revival is bringing back the golden era of Calgary nightlife! Get transported back to when Electric Avenue was the beating heart of the city’s party scene.We’re resurrecting the legendary spirit of Coconut Joe’s, Three Cheers, Fox & Ferkin, Bandidos, and all the iconic spots that made the era unforgettable. Dust...
DOORS 7:00PM - SHOW 8:00PMpresented by FAKE MUSTACHE
About SWARFormed in 2021, SWAR is redefining the sound of modern Nepali music. With powerful vocals, rich instrumentation, and a unique visual style, the band crafts songs that explore themes of longing, resilience, and human connection.Band Members:Swapnil Sharma — VocalsRohit Shakya — GuitarGautam Tandukar — KeysTheir massive hit Badal Sari has become an anthem for...
Globe Cinema Presents: Blade Runner: The Final Cut (2007)In a cyberpunk vision of the future, man has developed the technology to create replicants - humanoid androids with short, fixed lifespans - which are illegal on Earth, but are used in the off-world colonies. In Los Angeles, California, 2019, Deckard is a "blade runner", a cop...
Presented by Technu Music & BLEUSunday, September 6, 20264:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.BLEU Outdoor Garden Space111 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB18+ Event - No Minors AllowedConcrete Dreams is back—bigger than ever.Technu Music is back and we are proud to present the return of the Concrete Dreams Block Party.Join us for a one-of-a-kind music and arts...
Ingewood's hottest Pride afterparty featuring DJs, Burlesque, and Drag! Come flirt, make friends, find your people, dance, play, and celebrate Calgary’s incredible queer community at Vegan Street’s FOURTH ANNUAL InglePride Patio Party!We’re bringing you:- Bouncy beats from live DJs- Drag and burlesque performances- Games and mingling- Delicious one-day-only plant-based food specials- $6 tall cans of...
Globe Cinema Presents: Blade Runner: The Final Cut (2007)In a cyberpunk vision of the future, man has developed the technology to create replicants - humanoid androids with short, fixed lifespans - which are illegal on Earth, but are used in the off-world colonies. In Los Angeles, California, 2019, Deckard is a "blade runner", a cop...
Join us to celebrate this special date with us with a lot of attractions prepared for you!About Love Turns 5!Come celebrate 5 years of About Love with two immigrant women building a business and rediscovering themselves together in Canada!What to Expect:Brazilian Flavors by MinasInteractive Poetry Exhibition by Fernanda BotelhoLive Samba Solo Performance by Fabio RochaOfficial...
The festival of the year is calling… Are you coming?The countdown is over, and we’re so excited to officially bring you Black Pride Festival 2026!Get ready for a day where Black joy, culture, music, food, and community take center stage. Whether you’re coming with your family, your chosen family, or your crew, this is the...
Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio is part storytelling tour, part listening session, exploring Sticky Fingers and other legendary albums recorded in the RSM.
Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio is part storytelling tour, part listening session, exploring the legendary albums recorded in the "Sistine Chapel of rock 'n' roll." Step back in time and experience Sticky Fingers as it was recorded through the RSM.Guided by one of the National Music Centre's talented musician-educators, each tour will...
THE SUNDAY CALGARY PRIDE BEER GARDEN IS BACK! 🌈🌴🍻We’re super excited to announce the Pride on the Island Dickens Beer Garden, taking over Prince’s Island Park on Sunday, September 6! 🍻🥤🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈This year, the beer garden is going site-wide, with an exciting lineup of live DJs, drag and performers keeping the party going throughout the day....
Happy Calgary Pride Parade Day! Show Your Pride with our community art mural and button making activities, complimented with Rozsa Arts at the Library performances by musicians from the LGBTQ2S+ communities.An Alberta Culture Days Event Supported by the Government of Alberta
On Sunday, September 6th, 2026, join us for this year’s Calgary Pride Parade 2026. Gather in Calgary’s downtown core along 9th Avenue SW, starting at 5th Street SW and ending at 4th Street SE in East Village.As members within 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Alberta face growing challenges, this year’s parade is also a reminder that Pride...
Burial of This Order brings together three works by Jane Jin Kaisen that underscore her ongoing interest in ritual, collectivity, capitalist critique, and the possibilities of social and political transgressions.The exhibition centres on Kaisen’s titular video installation (2022), through which the audience is invited to follow a funerary procession gathered to ceremoniously bury a world...
River Hall YYC ☀️ Free open air community events along the Bow River 🎶 Entertainment • Activities • Wellness & more! 💫 Family + Dog friendly 🐾 📍 Lot 6, 311 8 ST SW Hours ✨ Thursdays & Fridays: 5–10 PM ✨ Saturdays & Sundays: 11 AM–10 PM Enjoy the best of summer...
Step into the National Music Centre's newest exhibit, PlayLab, for a full weekend of live music, rhythm games, sound effects, and singalongs for all ages!
Join us in PlayLab for a family-friendly day of music in celebration of Alberta Culture Days! Step into the National Music Centre's newest exhibit, PlayLab, for a full weekend of live music, rhythm games, sound effects, and singalongs for all ages! Admission is free in PlayLab and throughout Level 1 of Studio Bell.
Experience the vibrant sights, sounds, flavours, and culture of the Afro-Caribbean community at the Afro Caribbean Festival in YYC. Enjoy two days of live music, dance, food, cultural experiences, local vendors, and community celebration.Come discover new flavours, connect with community, and celebrate Afro-Caribbean culture in Calgary.
Join us in PlayLab at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, for a family-friendly day of music in celebration of Alberta Culture Days! Step into the National Music Centre's newest exhibit, PlayLab, for a full weekend of live music, rhythm games, sound effects, and singalongs for all ages! Admission is free in PlayLab...
Show your pride by walking with YMCA Calgary in the 2026 Pride Parade! Each person who registers to walk with us will receive swag to wear on the parade route including a shirt, a bucket hat and sweatbands. You will need to pick up your Pride Parade swag before parade day and arrive dressed and...
Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked to order omelets, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today!
Get red-y to start your day with a hearty pancake breakfast, fresh fruit, and other buffet favourites while learning about our beloved red pandas. Your ticket includes exclusive early zoo access, a delicious breakfast, an engaging interpretive talk, and a private viewing of our red pandas in their newly redeveloped Asian Highlands habitat. Perfect for...
Four days. One incredible celebration. Calgary, get ready for Fiesta Filipino 2026!From the next generation of Filipino talent to powerhouse performances, culture, music, dance and nonstop entertainment, this year’s Fiesta is bringing something special to the stage every single day.
YVIE ODDLY’S ODDBALL Drag & Designer Competition Presented by The Cabaret Company Sept 4 2026 Dickens Pub, Calgary 18+ Yvie Oddly, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11, she’s not only an incredible drag queen, but a performer, fashion designer rapper, and recording artist, and she is coming to Calgary for Pride!In honour of...
Twisted Elements Presents: Saturday 2026 Turn up the PrideDate: Saturday September 5th, 2026Doors: 8 p.m.Vip Meet & Greet Reception: 8:30 p.m.Showtime: 9:30 p.m.Venue: Twisted ElementShow HeadlinersTynomi Banks (Toronto) - Canada's Drag Race Season 1 and Canada Vs. the World Season 2Nearah Nuff (Calgary) - Canada's Drag Race All Stars Season 1 Finalist and Canada Drag...
He’s performed on Just For Laughs, became a favourite at The Hollywood Comedy Festival, and somehow managed to get his comedy special banned from the CBC — a badge of honour he wears proudly.Now based in Austin, TX, Brett headlines major clubs across North America including The Hollywood Improv, Phoenix House of Comedy, and Austin...
Join us Labour Day Weekend as Eric Luttrell brings his Summer of Love Tour to Sub Rosa with a melodic house and techno set. Doors 9 p.m., 18+.San Francisco-born producer and DJ Eric Luttrell brings his signature blend of melodic house and techno to Calgary—known for bright, driving rhythms and euphoric energy built for the...
Kruelty, Dead Heat, Dying Remains ft. special guestsWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club18+ with government issued identificationWhen: Saturday September 5, 2026Doors: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Admission: $25.00NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!
Globe Cinema Presents: Blade Runner: The Final Cut (2007)In a cyberpunk vision of the future, man has developed the technology to create replicants - humanoid androids with short, fixed lifespans - which are illegal on Earth, but are used in the off-world colonies. In Los Angeles, California, 2019, Deckard is a "blade runner", a cop...
It’s big. It’s gay. It’s burlesque!And we’re back with vengeance of the Lavender Menace!Saturday at Dickens Pub YYCSept. 5, 2026Doors 7 p.m.18+/IDs requiredVIP tables have the best views of the stage available to purchase in groups of 4 or 6 seats per table (listed): guaranteed seating for 4 or 6 peopleGeneral Admission: first come seating...
Simon Glassman has been performing comedy nationwide for nine years, living in Edmonton, Alberta. He's won the Alberta-wide stand-up comedy competition at the Grindstone Comedy Festival and is appearing on 'Just For Laughs' original recording, 'Prepare to Flourish'. His absurd observations and funny storytelling always leave audiences laughing, with many of his comedy videos garnering...
Join us at GULBAR Jazz Room for a special Saturday evening of live jazz featuring Calgary pianist and vocalist Alan Brecker.With more than 35 years of performing experience, Alan brings his own warm and engaging style to The American Songbook — a collection of timeless songs and jazz standards that have shaped generations of American...
Brenn! is a 20 year old artist signed to Westward Recordings / Darkroom (Billie Eilish, d4vd) and UTA for touring. Growing up in Tuscaloosa Alabama, Brenn found his affinity for music in high school after being asked to join a band with his friends. In 2022, after leaving the band to focus on his own...
As the sun goes down in Inglewood, the heels get higher, the wigs get bigger, and Glam on Tap presented by UCalgary Alumni takes over the block.After packing the patio last year, Cold Garden is making considerably more room for the fabulous. This year’s Sunset Block Party spills into Gopher Park with drag, live performance,...
Saturday, September 5thEducation Party EP Release Show ft. Mirror Gold & Alice Jane and Sonia Deleo$15 Advance, $18 DoorsDoors at 6 p.m. Minors welcome.The BLOX Arts Centre(BAC), an open, inclusive space made possible by cSpace’s SPACEPILOT program. Designed with Calgarians in mind to gather, share and connect without barriers. This innovative community arts centre, located...
Calling all Y2K lovers! This month's theme is going back to the early 2000s with a selection of magazines to create your 9x12 handmade collage.Come collage with me and create your own Y2K collage. Choose from a selection of early 2000's magazines, booklets that send you back to nostalgic computer games, and backgrounds that remind...
Come on down to The Jazz Room in Calgary! With a mix of carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation, this feel-good live music performance takes you on a journey to the roots of revolutionary New Orleans jazz. Get your tickets now for The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans at Studio...
Wilddogs returns September 5–6, 2026 at Contemporary Calgary (Heather Edwards Theatre)! Come enjoy multiple programs across two exciting days, featuring bold, boundary-pushing films from the USA, Canada, Spain, France, South Korea, Italy, Lithuania, Japan, Brazil, Hungary, Germany, Switzerland, and beyond.Since its inception, Wilddogs has welcomed over 675 submissions from 60+ countries, bringing together a global...
A new era of Pride begins with Calgary's largest outdoor Pride dance party featuring a DJ performance from the iconic, Trixie Mattel.Calgary Pride, in partnership with Dickens, The Cabaret Company, and Detour YYC proudly presents: Pride on the Island Ft. DJ Trixie MattelA New Era of Calgary Pride Begins.For the first time ever, Prince's Island...
Set in the near future, Otone Komoto works as an architect. She is married to Kensuke Komoto, who runs a construction company. The married couple decides to welcome a humanoid robot into their home as their son.Genre: Drama, Sci-FiDirector: Hirokazu KoreedaStars: Haruka Ayase, Daigo Yamamoto, Rimu Kuwaki Running time: 2 hr 06 min Rating: PG*Presented...
For Pride Weekend, Sit. Stay. Slay! is taking over containR Art Park in Inglewood for a special outdoor, all-ages edition as part of Back to the Streets.Created and produced by Calgary’s King Neptune, Sit. Stay. Slay! is Calgary’s dog-inclusive drag show, welcoming humans and their four-legged best friends for an afternoon of performance, community and...
Winner of the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film, DreamWorks' How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert features this spectacular sequel with composer John Powell's thrilling score performed live to picture by your Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra in an awe-inspiring experience for the whole family. When Hiccup and Toothless discover a secret ice...
Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike! Presented by Jubilee Arts in partnership with the National Music Centre, and featuring live performances alongside guided instruction from professional violinists, including musicians from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, this interactive program invites children of all ages...
The Treaty 7 Dyke and Trans March lands in Inglewood and rolls directly into an afternoon of drag, live music, performance, storytelling and community, with programming that’s free and open to all ages.This is Pride with somewhere to land. A march becoming a gathering. Artists taking the stage. Neighbours finding each other. And an entire...
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. Our program encourages people of all ages to connect with modern and contemporary art through enjoyable and interactive creative experiences.In addition...
Tour Stampede Park, take in all the stories.Where else can you travel through time, lift the curtain on a legacy, and see how a legend was born?With BTS: Behind The Stampede, you’ll explore over a century of history, thrills, spills, characters and champions. Starting off at Sam Centre, this two-hour tour will take you on...
Join us at GRETA for a fabulous Pride Fest Drag Brunch, hosted by the one and only Emperor Dion Boink Sanoir, with performances from some of Calgary’s premier drag entertainers!Come hungry, come thirsty, and come ready to be entertained — because this is brunch with a little extra DRAG.So grab your crew, put on your...
A brand-new VegFest event is coming to Calgary in SeptemberOn Saturday, September 5th we are taking over the Sunalta Community Hall and Hub (two buildings) and adjacent City park to transform the area into a vibrant gathering place to celebrate vegan, plant-based and sustainable living.There will be educational speakers, interactive booths, hands-on-learning, live music, family-friendly...
Where: Pin Bar, 501 17th Ave. S.W CalgaryWhen: Saturday Sept 5th, 2026Doors: 12:00 p.m.Action 1:00 p.m.Admission: $25.00 per seat sold by the table in advance at www.showpass.comNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!PerformersKaosThe Marvelous MoLulu DanielsMisty MeadowsMegan MoneymuvesPlease be aware that seated tickets are sold by the table inside and outside on the patio. If there...
Burial of This Order brings together three works by Jane Jin Kaisen that underscore her ongoing interest in ritual, collectivity, capitalist critique, and the possibilities of social and political transgressions.The exhibition centres on Kaisen’s titular video installation (2022), through which the audience is invited to follow a funerary procession gathered to ceremoniously bury a world...
As part of our celebration of queer joy, EMMEDIA Gallery & Production Society is thrilled to host How to tell your authentic story? Workshop with filmmaker Sandralynn Trent on Saturday, September 5 at 12PM, for Calgary Culture Days.We hope this workshop inspires and helps emerging 2SLGBTQ+BIPOC creatives to tell an empowering queer story, and how...
Saturday begins where Pride has always known how to begin: in the street.The Treaty 7 Dyke & Trans March brings dyke and trans visibility, protest, care, community power, leather jackets, practical footwear, and the time-honoured queer tradition of refusing to behave quietly before landing in Inglewood.Starting at The Confluence, they will make their way to...
River Hall YYC ☀️ Free open air community events along the Bow River 🎶 Entertainment • Activities • Wellness & more! 💫 Family + Dog friendly 🐾 📍 Lot 6, 311 8 ST SW Hours ✨ Thursdays & Fridays: 5–10 PM ✨ Saturdays & Sundays: 11 AM–10 PM Enjoy the best of summer...
Calgary Pride would like to introduce you to the Queer Arts Market for this year’s official Calgary Pride Marketplace.In partnership with @queer_calgary and @holigayeventsyyc , we are bringing you an exciting array of vendors to stock up on Queer merch before the Pride Parade.Come join us Saturday, September 5th, 2026 at the BMO Centre in...
A sultry afternoon of Burlesque & Brunch to kick off your Sunday Funday at The Attic Bar & StageJoin us on the first Sunday of every month! MORNING GLORY: Burlesque Brunch – Calgary’s ONLY Burlesque Brunch! Tickets & Seating: All tickets are general admission, first come first serve.To ensure you’re seated with your group, purchase...
Step into the National Music Centre's newest exhibit, PlayLab, for a full weekend of live music, rhythm games, sound effects, and singalongs for all ages!
Join us in PlayLab for a family-friendly day of music in celebration of Alberta Culture Days! Step into the National Music Centre's newest exhibit, PlayLab, for a full weekend of live music, rhythm games, sound effects, and singalongs for all ages! Admission is free in PlayLab and throughout Level 1 of Studio Bell.
Join us in PlayLab at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, for a family-friendly day of music in celebration of Alberta Culture Days! Step into the National Music Centre's newest exhibit, PlayLab, for a full weekend of live music, rhythm games, sound effects, and singalongs for all ages! Admission is free in PlayLab...
Join us for another year of Pride Brunch, a treasured Pride tradition in support of Camp fYrefly for 2SLGBTQ+ youth!Guests will be treated to a spectacular brunch from the Hyatt, heartwarming speakers, drag performances and much more.About Camp fYreflyFor over a decade, the Centre for Sexuality has been proud to host Camp fYrefly Southern Alberta,...
Experience the vibrant sights, sounds, flavours, and culture of the Afro-Caribbean community at the Afro Caribbean Festival in YYC. Enjoy two days of live music, dance, food, cultural experiences, local vendors, and community celebration.Come discover new flavours, connect with community, and celebrate Afro-Caribbean culture in Calgary.
Join us to celebrate Calgary Pride Week with musicians from our local LGBTQ2S+ community.Join us under the Archway at Central Library to celebrate Calgary Pride Week with musicians from our local LGBTQ2S+ community.
Join us for an energizing day of movement, mindfulness, and community at Rise: Run, Yoga, Meditate! This inspiring event brings together active individuals to celebrate wellness in all its forms.What to Expect:- Walk or Run: Choose between a scenic 2.5km walk or a spirited 5km run.- Yoga Sessions: Recharge with rejuvenating yoga classes led by...
Four days. One incredible celebration. Calgary, get ready for Fiesta Filipino 2026!From the next generation of Filipino talent to powerhouse performances, culture, music, dance and nonstop entertainment, this year’s Fiesta is bringing something special to the stage every single day.
YVIE ODDLY’S ODDBALL Drag & Designer Competition Presented by The Cabaret Company Sept 4 2026 Dickens Pub, Calgary 18+ Yvie Oddly, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11, she’s not only an incredible drag queen, but a performer, fashion designer rapper, and recording artist, and she is coming to Calgary for Pride!In honour of...
Friday & Saturday9 p.m. - 2 a.m. + Special Events731 10 Ave. S.W., Calgary, AB T2R 0B3
Globe Cinema Presents: Blade Runner: The Final Cut (2007)In a cyberpunk vision of the future, man has developed the technology to create replicants - humanoid androids with short, fixed lifespans - which are illegal on Earth, but are used in the off-world colonies. In Los Angeles, California, 2019, Deckard is a "blade runner", a cop...
Twisted Element Presents: Friday 2026 PrideDate: Friday September 4th, 2026Doors: 8 P.M.Vip Exclusive Meet & Greet Reception: 8:30 p.m.Showtime: 9:30 p.m.Venue: Twisted Element 1006 11 Avenue SwTwisted Element is thrilled to announce: Show Headliner Nearah Nuff - Canada's Drag Race All Stars Finalist and Season 4 Finalist.Calgary, we are throwing a huge party to celebrate...
Get ready to kick off Pride at Greta! Join us for Greta's Pride Fest, hosted by the fabulous Emperor Dion Boink Sanoir, for a night of celebration, community, music, and fabulous energy.What to Expect:Pride celebrations hosted by Emperor Dion Boink SanoirA 1-hour GRETA game card included with every ticketA night of dancing, drinking, playing, and...
We’re coming together to celebrate YYC Pride! Expect DJ sets, fun activations, performances, contests with prizes and more!Welcome to CLUB SAPPHIC. Calgary’s newest queer pop-up dance party! A Sapphic-centered party for lesbians, bis, pans, trans, 2-Spirit, non-binary folks, mascs, femmes, questioning hearts and allies. However you identify, you are welcome here.EVENT DETAILSDate & Time: Friday,...
DJ and producer Audien brings his tour to The Palace on Friday, September 4th!Date: Friday, September 4th, 2026Doors: 9:00 p.m.18+ only with valid government issued ID
Simon Glassman has been performing comedy nationwide for nine years, living in Edmonton, Alberta. He's won the Alberta-wide stand-up comedy competition at the Grindstone Comedy Festival and is appearing on 'Just For Laughs' original recording, 'Prepare to Flourish'. His absurd observations and funny storytelling always leave audiences laughing, with many of his comedy videos garnering...
Winner of the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film, DreamWorks' How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert features this spectacular sequel with composer John Powell's thrilling score performed live to picture by your Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra in an awe-inspiring experience for the whole family. When Hiccup and Toothless discover a secret ice...
Globe Cinema Presents: Blade Runner: The Final Cut (2007)In a cyberpunk vision of the future, man has developed the technology to create replicants - humanoid androids with short, fixed lifespans - which are illegal on Earth, but are used in the off-world colonies. In Los Angeles, California, 2019, Deckard is a "blade runner", a cop...
Set in the near future, Otone Komoto works as an architect. She is married to Kensuke Komoto, who runs a construction company. The married couple decides to welcome a humanoid robot into their home as their son.Genre: Drama, Sci-FiDirector: Hirokazu KoreedaStars: Haruka Ayase, Daigo Yamamoto, Rimu Kuwaki Running time: 2 hr 06 min Rating: PG*Presented...
Back to the Streets brings Calgary Pride Week to street level in Inglewood.Across two days, the neighbourhood fills with march energy, drag, music, markets, family programming, community gathering, local businesses, and patios.
Marked Up & Stealth Bomb Records Proudly Present: Snak The Ripper + Special GuestsGeneral Admission & VIP Tickets AvailableVIP Includes:Entry Into EventMeet & Greet + PhotoAutographed Snak The Ripper PosterVIP ticket holders can collect their packages from the merchandise table.Meet & Greet will take place before the event. (Approx 6 p.m.) Please check the Facebook...
Celebrate slow with a special Calgary Pride edition of Slow Dance Party!Slow Dance Party is exactly what it sounds like: a dance party where every song is selected for maximum slow dance-ability. Bring your sweetheart(s), bring your friend group, or strut your stuff solo—everyone is welcome.You can keep track of your dance partners with a...
Following a sold-out debut, Nigerian-Canadian composer King Udofia returns with the second edition of Gbèdu, presented with the National Music Centre. His 21-piece orchestra takes the Studio Bell stage for an immersive evening of horn-driven grooves, heavy percussion, and lush orchestral strings. Audiences are invited to sing, clap, and dance, as they experience a contemporary...
To experience unapologetic joy in the face of constant adversity is powerful. Coming together as a community, when others tell you that you don’t belong, can be life-changing.Queer joy is important.EMMEDIA Gallery & Production Society is thrilled to present Radiance: Queer Joy Screening and Performances on Friday, September 4, as part of Calgary Culture Days.The...
Experience The Confluence in a new light — the evening light, that is! For a limited number of evenings this summer, we're extending the cultural centre opening hours beyond happy hour, giving you the rare chance to enjoy the site and exhibits after hours.Take advantage of the extended hours to explore the White Box space...
The Inglewood Night Market is back for the 2026 season, we hope to see you there!
Inglewood Night Market is a series of FREE summer night markets taking place in the heart of Inglewood. The markets have over 150 unique and local artisan vendors, food trucks, an all-ages licensed area & live music. The markets feature the best arts and culture talent Calgary has to offer. Come to shop and stay...
Pride Weekend gets rolling with the Apollo Western Cup Lawn Bowling Competition at the Inglewood Lawn Bowling Club. Your registration gets you a spot in the tournament, two drinks from Cold Garden + High Line Brewing, a locally made Inglewood meal and snacks, a DJ, and an evening of queer community with highly variable levels...
Expect live performances from Gukie, K. Beige and Aliza, and be ready to join in on the Colombian Dance Experience! Outside, there will be henna art and upcycled clothing; inside, you’ll find original fashion from locally made brands and vintage clothing and accessories. DJ Seb A-Z will be pumping the tunes and there will be...
Burial of This Order brings together three works by Jane Jin Kaisen that underscore her ongoing interest in ritual, collectivity, capitalist critique, and the possibilities of social and political transgressions.The exhibition centres on Kaisen’s titular video installation (2022), through which the audience is invited to follow a funerary procession gathered to ceremoniously bury a world...
River Hall YYC ☀️ Free open air community events along the Bow River 🎶 Entertainment • Activities • Wellness & more! 💫 Family + Dog friendly 🐾 📍 Lot 6, 311 8 ST SW Hours ✨ Thursdays & Fridays: 5–10 PM ✨ Saturdays & Sundays: 11 AM–10 PM Enjoy the best of summer...
Newzones is thrilled to present Off the Beaten Path, an upcoming solo exhibition of new work by Albertan contemporary artist Samantha Walrod.Off the Beaten Path considers how humans view and interact with wildlife in the Canadian wilderness from a “close” distance. Motorists and hikers observe animals from cars and trails while the animals watch in...
Four days. One incredible celebration. Calgary, get ready for Fiesta Filipino 2026!From the next generation of Filipino talent to powerhouse performances, culture, music, dance and nonstop entertainment, this year’s Fiesta is bringing something special to the stage every single day.
YVIE ODDLY’S ODDBALL Drag & Designer Competition Presented by The Cabaret Company Sept 4 2026 Dickens Pub, Calgary 18+ Yvie Oddly, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11, she’s not only an incredible drag queen, but a performer, fashion designer rapper, and recording artist, and she is coming to Calgary for Pride!In honour of...
After more than 10 years of marking their territory as champions of the underground where leftfield bass and halftime meets hip-hop, Ivy Lab joins us ONE LAST TIME as Sabre & Stray on Thursday, September 3rd at Common/UNDRGRD with special guest OAKK.
The Beltline Neighbourhoods Association hosts movie screenings at High Park. Movies are projected onto our 30-ft inflatable screen with a state of the art 4k projector and dance club worthy sound system. All movies are free to the public and we curate a range of films every year. With our large astro-turf we have a...
Outdoor movie screenings at High Park, a rooftop park situated on top of the city centre parkade! Movies are projected onto our 30ft inflatable screen with a state of the art 4k projector and dance club worthy sound system. With our large astro-turf we have a bring your own seat vibe and sell popcorn and...
Fiery soul-country artist Michela Sheedy hits the legendary King Eddy stage on September 3. About Michela Sheedy: If Chris Stapleton and Miley Cyrus had a punchy little love-child… the result would be Calgary-based country artist, Michela Sheedy. She is proudly independent: one part endless party, one part unmitigated honesty, and known for her vocal cords...
Set in the near future, Otone Komoto works as an architect. She is married to Kensuke Komoto, who runs a construction company. The married couple decides to welcome a humanoid robot into their home as their son.Genre: Drama, Sci-FiDirector: Hirokazu KoreedaStars: Haruka Ayase, Daigo Yamamoto, Rimu Kuwaki Running time: 2 hr 06 min Rating: PG*Presented...
Canadian heavy metal legends, Voivod, and US death metal act, Macabre, are joining up for one almighty show at Dickens.
A reading by Rishi Midha to celebrate the release of his new book, We Are Busy Being Alive, joined by Kirti Bhadresa.About the bookSet in a North American milieu of detachment and alienation, the stories in We Are Busy Being Alive document the attempts of disillusioned characters to re-enchant themselves with a seemingly indifferent world....
Rooftop skyline views, entertainment, and 2SLGBTQ+ networking. Buy early, save big - this sells out fast.Elevate your Pride Week celebrations with an evening of 2SLGBTQ+ & Allies networking, entertainment, and stunning downtown views.Join Calgary’s 2SLGBTQ+ business community for an unforgettable rooftop Pride Week kickoff! Mix, mingle, and make new connections against the backdrop of city...
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.Join us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from June through September, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826...
Join AI Collaborative Artist in Residence and a panel of local artists and experts to discuss art, and how AI can or cannot be a part of it.What is left for artists to do when a machine can make a picture? Paul Freeman spent the summer asking that question — not in theory, in the...
Join us for a creative evening celebrating Pride! Enjoy a free, all-ages evening with music from a live DJ, and hands-on art-making activities for all ages.Please join us as we play the card game Re/Turn: A Gifting Game, conceived and developed by the Play, (Re)Design, and Learn Group at the University of Calgary. Inspired by...
Join us for a creative evening celebrating Pride! Enjoy a free, all-ages evening with music from a live DJ, and hands-on art-making activities for all ages. Explore our exhibitions, make something of your own, and connect with friends, family, and community in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Come as you are and celebrate through art,...
Tour Stampede Park, take in all the stories.Where else can you travel through time, lift the curtain on a legacy, and see how a legend was born?With BTS: Behind The Stampede, you’ll explore over a century of history, thrills, spills, characters and champions. Starting off at Sam Centre, this two-hour tour will take you on...
Burial of This Order brings together three works by Jane Jin Kaisen that underscore her ongoing interest in ritual, collectivity, capitalist critique, and the possibilities of social and political transgressions.The exhibition centres on Kaisen’s titular video installation (2022), through which the audience is invited to follow a funerary procession gathered to ceremoniously bury a world...
River Hall YYC ☀️ Free open air community events along the Bow River 🎶 Entertainment • Activities • Wellness & more! 💫 Family + Dog friendly 🐾 📍 Lot 6, 311 8 ST SW Hours ✨ Thursdays & Fridays: 5–10 PM ✨ Saturdays & Sundays: 11 AM–10 PM Enjoy the best of summer...
Newzones is thrilled to present Off the Beaten Path, an upcoming solo exhibition of new work by Albertan contemporary artist Samantha Walrod.Off the Beaten Path considers how humans view and interact with wildlife in the Canadian wilderness from a “close” distance. Motorists and hikers observe animals from cars and trails while the animals watch in...
Join us for Open Mic hosted by Earl Morgan every Wednesday from 8 PM to 11 PM.
Join us for the release of three more issues of From the QILT2BAG+: Horror, Elders and Queer Creativity. This is a collaborative, community project featuring cover art by local community members, and contributions from queer folks from all over. As well as the opportunity to get copies of the ‘zine, you’ll have the chance to...
MODO-LIVE is presenting an upcoming Canadian tour for indie folk act Sun Kil Moon (the moniker of singer-songwriter Mark Kozelek) along with unannounced special guests across late summer and fall 2026.Sun Kil Moon is an American indie folk and slowcore musical project fronted by singer-songwriter and guitarist Mark Kozelek. Founded in San Francisco in 2002...
Set in the near future, Otone Komoto works as an architect. She is married to Kensuke Komoto, who runs a construction company. The married couple decides to welcome a humanoid robot into their home as their son.Genre: Drama, Sci-FiDirector: Hirokazu KoreedaStars: Haruka Ayase, Daigo Yamamoto, Rimu Kuwaki Running time: 2 hr 06 min Rating: PG*Presented...
Set in the near future, Otone Komoto works as an architect. She is married to Kensuke Komoto, who runs a construction company. The married couple decides to welcome a humanoid robot into their home as their son.Genre: Drama, Sci-FiDirector: Hirokazu KoreedaStars: Haruka Ayase, Daigo Yamamoto, Rimu Kuwaki Running time: 2 hr 06 min Rating: PG*Presented...
In partnership with the Calgary Public Library, UCalgary Alumni, and the Calgary Foundation, and as part of Calgary Pride Week, the Calgary Institute for the Humanities will host Dr. Howard Chiang, University of California, Santa Barbara, who will be giving a talk titled “Decolonizing Transgender History: The View from the Asia Pacific.”Dr. Chiang’s work asks:...
Come on out for the release of three more issues of From the QILT2BAG+: Horror, Elders and Queer Creativity as part of Calgary's Pride celebrations! This is a collaborative, community project featuring cover art by local community members, and contributions from queer folks from all over.As well as the opportunity to get copies of the...
Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of children’s illustration and learn how to create an Owl using cut paper collage techniques.Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of children’s illustration and learn how to create an Owl illustration using cut paper collage techniques. Participants will have the opportunity to personalize their compositions with additional details, colour...
They Got Talent brings back the most epic of all drag show competitions with the annual Pride Ball.
Join us under the Archway at Central Library to celebrate Calgary Pride Week with musicians from our local LGBTQ2S+ community.
Join Contemporary Calgary at our drop-in Open Studio Session for 55+ on Wednesdays in September. During this informal art-making drop-in session, participants are invited to bring their own projects along with any art and craft materials they are currently using. This time can be used not only for creating but also for connecting with other...
Join Contemporary Calgary at our drop-in Open Studio Session for 55+ on Wednesdays in September. During this informal art-making drop-in session, participants are invited to bring their own projects along with any art and craft materials they are currently using. This time can be used not only for creating but also for connecting with other...
Miranda Martini is a musician, writer, composer and sound designer. Her recent solo album, The Historian, was featured on the CBC Radio show Key of A as part of their “Best of 2025” episode, showcasing the best new music out of Alberta last year. The album also charted at #8 on CJSW Folk/Country/Blues charts for...
Newzones is thrilled to present Off the Beaten Path, an upcoming solo exhibition of new work by Albertan contemporary artist Samantha Walrod.Off the Beaten Path considers how humans view and interact with wildlife in the Canadian wilderness from a “close” distance. Motorists and hikers observe animals from cars and trails while the animals watch in...
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.Join us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from June through September, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826...
A vibrant weekly club meant for both first-time fabric artists and veterans. Bring your project and chat with out knitters and crocheters, or join us for an introductory lesson!Who We Are Carya is a social impact agency that has been responding to the evolving social needs of the Calgary community since 1910. Today, with over...
Discover the artistic gems of the East Village through a guided walking experience that brings public art to life. Explore a curated selection of vibrant works while uncovering the stories, meaning, and local context behind each piece. The experience concludes with a hands-on opportunity to create your own public art on The Confluence’s free graffiti...
Newzones is thrilled to present Off the Beaten Path, an upcoming solo exhibition of new work by Albertan contemporary artist Samantha Walrod.Off the Beaten Path considers how humans view and interact with wildlife in the Canadian wilderness from a “close” distance. Motorists and hikers observe animals from cars and trails while the animals watch in...
Step into Calgary’s Western culture on an unforgettable journey through the stories, traditions, and people that shaped the West. Learn about the early days of Western Canada, explore Indigenous history, early settlers, the North-West Mounted Police, and the legendary spirit of the Calgary Stampede.Visit The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, where Calgary’s story began, then...
Join us every last Wednesday of the month at Business & Pleasure for live jazz in the back room. David Lavoie on bass and Aaron Shorr on guitar bring the room to life for two intimate sets at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Settle in with cocktails and wine from our bar team, plus sandwiches...
Every MondayTime: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Location: Werklund Centre, formerly Arts Commons, 205 8 Ave S.E.Room: Arts Learning CentreAge: 18+Cost: FreeSchedule:5:00-5:30 p.m. - Snack, Chill, Network5:30-6:00 p.m. - Smudge6:00-6:30 p.m. - Mini Workshop6:30-7:30 p.m. - Cypher
With joyful urgency, we have co-imagined and co-designed an experience for curious minds seeking deeper connection to themselves, to one another, and to the world around them, through the inviting and transformative embrace of the arts.Together, we explore the questions we're often afraid to ask, but suspect everyone else is quietly wrestling with too. Think...
Set in the near future, Otone Komoto works as an architect. She is married to Kensuke Komoto, who runs a construction company. The married couple decides to welcome a humanoid robot into their home as their son.Genre: Drama, Sci-FiDirector: Hirokazu KoreedaStars: Haruka Ayase, Daigo Yamamoto, Rimu Kuwaki Running time: 2 hr 06 min Rating: PG*Presented...
Set in the near future, Otone Komoto works as an architect. She is married to Kensuke Komoto, who runs a construction company. The married couple decides to welcome a humanoid robot into their home as their son.Genre: Drama, Sci-FiDirector: Hirokazu KoreedaStars: Haruka Ayase, Daigo Yamamoto, Rimu Kuwaki Running time: 2 hr 06 min Rating: PG*Presented...
River Hall YYC ☀️ Free open air community events along the Bow River 🎶 Entertainment • Activities • Wellness & more! 💫 Family + Dog friendly 🐾 📍 Lot 6, 311 8 ST SW Hours ✨ Thursdays & Fridays: 5–10 PM ✨ Saturdays & Sundays: 11 AM–10 PM Enjoy the best of summer...
Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked to order omelets, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today!
Get red-y to start your day with a hearty pancake breakfast, fresh fruit, and other buffet favourites while learning about our beloved red pandas. Your ticket includes exclusive early zoo access, a delicious breakfast, an engaging interpretive talk, and a private viewing of our red pandas in their newly redeveloped Asian Highlands habitat. Perfect for...
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.Delivered...
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.Delivered...
Set in the near future, Otone Komoto works as an architect. She is married to Kensuke Komoto, who runs a construction company. The married couple decides to welcome a humanoid robot into their home as their son.Genre: Drama, Sci-FiDirector: Hirokazu KoreedaStars: Haruka Ayase, Daigo Yamamoto, Rimu Kuwaki Running time: 2 hr 06 min Rating: PG*Presented...
Set in the near future, Otone Komoto works as an architect. She is married to Kensuke Komoto, who runs a construction company. The married couple decides to welcome a humanoid robot into their home as their son.Genre: Drama, Sci-FiDirector: Hirokazu KoreedaStars: Haruka Ayase, Daigo Yamamoto, Rimu Kuwaki Running time: 2 hr 06 min Rating: PG*Presented...
Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike! Presented by Jubilee Arts in partnership with the National Music Centre, and featuring live performances alongside guided instruction from professional violinists, including musicians from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, this interactive program invites children of all ages...
Tour Stampede Park, take in all the stories.Where else can you travel through time, lift the curtain on a legacy, and see how a legend was born?With BTS: Behind The Stampede, you’ll explore over a century of history, thrills, spills, characters and champions. Starting off at Sam Centre, this two-hour tour will take you on...
River Hall YYC ☀️ Free open air community events along the Bow River 🎶 Entertainment • Activities • Wellness & more! 💫 Family + Dog friendly 🐾 📍 Lot 6, 311 8 ST SW Hours ✨ Thursdays & Fridays: 5–10 PM ✨ Saturdays & Sundays: 11 AM–10 PM Enjoy the best of summer...
You’re invited to the Eco Arts Book Club! Read, reflect & create with natural materials. Slow, inspiring evenings at Canopy Studios.Join artist and facilitator Andrea Merredew at Canopy Studios for a slow, spacious, and inspiring monthly practice that blends reading, reflection, and art‑making.Each workshop begins with a conversation about the book we’re exploring together. From...
River Hall YYC ☀️ Free open air community events along the Bow River 🎶 Entertainment • Activities • Wellness & more! 💫 Family + Dog friendly 🐾 📍 Lot 6, 311 8 ST SW Hours ✨ Thursdays & Fridays: 5–10 PM ✨ Saturdays & Sundays: 11 AM–10 PM Enjoy the best of summer...
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.Join us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from June through September, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826...
Tour Stampede Park, take in all the stories.Where else can you travel through time, lift the curtain on a legacy, and see how a legend was born?With BTS: Behind The Stampede, you’ll explore over a century of history, thrills, spills, characters and champions. Starting off at Sam Centre, this two-hour tour will take you on...
River Hall YYC ☀️ Free open air community events along the Bow River 🎶 Entertainment • Activities • Wellness & more! 💫 Family + Dog friendly 🐾 📍 Lot 6, 311 8 ST SW Hours ✨ Thursdays & Fridays: 5–10 PM ✨ Saturdays & Sundays: 11 AM–10 PM Enjoy the best of summer...
Explore stories carried by the rivers, rooted in the plants, and uncovered through archaeology. Learn how Indigenous Peoples, the original stewards of the land, lived and prospered at this important gathering place, and how the arrival of the North-West Mounted Police in 1875 changed everything.Through a guided storytelling tour, teachings with an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper...
Join us for Open Mic hosted by Earl Morgan every Wednesday from 8 PM to 11 PM.
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.Join us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from June through September, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826...
A vibrant weekly club meant for both first-time fabric artists and veterans. Bring your project and chat with out knitters and crocheters, or join us for an introductory lesson!Who We Are Carya is a social impact agency that has been responding to the evolving social needs of the Calgary community since 1910. Today, with over...
Step into Calgary’s Western culture on an unforgettable journey through the stories, traditions, and people that shaped the West. Learn about the early days of Western Canada, explore Indigenous history, early settlers, the North-West Mounted Police, and the legendary spirit of the Calgary Stampede.Visit The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, where Calgary’s story began, then...
Every MondayTime: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Location: Werklund Centre, formerly Arts Commons, 205 8 Ave S.E.Room: Arts Learning CentreAge: 18+Cost: FreeSchedule:5:00-5:30 p.m. - Snack, Chill, Network5:30-6:00 p.m. - Smudge6:00-6:30 p.m. - Mini Workshop6:30-7:30 p.m. - Cypher
River Hall YYC ☀️ Free open air community events along the Bow River 🎶 Entertainment • Activities • Wellness & more! 💫 Family + Dog friendly 🐾 📍 Lot 6, 311 8 ST SW Hours ✨ Thursdays & Fridays: 5–10 PM ✨ Saturdays & Sundays: 11 AM–10 PM Enjoy the best of summer...
Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked to order omelets, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today!
Get red-y to start your day with a hearty pancake breakfast, fresh fruit, and other buffet favourites while learning about our beloved red pandas. Your ticket includes exclusive early zoo access, a delicious breakfast, an engaging interpretive talk, and a private viewing of our red pandas in their newly redeveloped Asian Highlands habitat. Perfect for...
The 4th Street Night Market is located in the heart of The Beltline for 2026. Visit the lively main street neighborhood of 4th Street for food, fun, local finds, & friends at this family-friendly, free, pet-friendly night market all summer long! (May 16, June 20, July 18, August 22, September 19)
Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike! Presented by Jubilee Arts in partnership with the National Music Centre, and featuring live performances alongside guided instruction from professional violinists, including musicians from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, this interactive program invites children of all ages...
Tour Stampede Park, take in all the stories.Where else can you travel through time, lift the curtain on a legacy, and see how a legend was born?With BTS: Behind The Stampede, you’ll explore over a century of history, thrills, spills, characters and champions. Starting off at Sam Centre, this two-hour tour will take you on...
River Hall YYC ☀️ Free open air community events along the Bow River 🎶 Entertainment • Activities • Wellness & more! 💫 Family + Dog friendly 🐾 📍 Lot 6, 311 8 ST SW Hours ✨ Thursdays & Fridays: 5–10 PM ✨ Saturdays & Sundays: 11 AM–10 PM Enjoy the best of summer...
River Hall YYC ☀️ Free open air community events along the Bow River 🎶 Entertainment • Activities • Wellness & more! 💫 Family + Dog friendly 🐾 📍 Lot 6, 311 8 ST SW Hours ✨ Thursdays & Fridays: 5–10 PM ✨ Saturdays & Sundays: 11 AM–10 PM Enjoy the best of summer...
The Beltline Neighbourhoods Association hosts movie screenings at High Park. Movies are projected onto our 30-ft inflatable screen with a state of the art 4k projector and dance club worthy sound system. All movies are free to the public and we curate a range of films every year. With our large astro-turf we have a...
Outdoor movie screenings at High Park, a rooftop park situated on top of the city centre parkade! Movies are projected onto our 30ft inflatable screen with a state of the art 4k projector and dance club worthy sound system. With our large astro-turf we have a bring your own seat vibe and sell popcorn and...
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.Join us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from June through September, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826...
Tour Stampede Park, take in all the stories.Where else can you travel through time, lift the curtain on a legacy, and see how a legend was born?With BTS: Behind The Stampede, you’ll explore over a century of history, thrills, spills, characters and champions. Starting off at Sam Centre, this two-hour tour will take you on...
River Hall YYC ☀️ Free open air community events along the Bow River 🎶 Entertainment • Activities • Wellness & more! 💫 Family + Dog friendly 🐾 📍 Lot 6, 311 8 ST SW Hours ✨ Thursdays & Fridays: 5–10 PM ✨ Saturdays & Sundays: 11 AM–10 PM Enjoy the best of summer...
Join us for Open Mic hosted by Earl Morgan every Wednesday from 8 PM to 11 PM.
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.Join us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from June through September, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826...
A vibrant weekly club meant for both first-time fabric artists and veterans. Bring your project and chat with out knitters and crocheters, or join us for an introductory lesson!Who We Are Carya is a social impact agency that has been responding to the evolving social needs of the Calgary community since 1910. Today, with over...
Step into Calgary’s Western culture on an unforgettable journey through the stories, traditions, and people that shaped the West. Learn about the early days of Western Canada, explore Indigenous history, early settlers, the North-West Mounted Police, and the legendary spirit of the Calgary Stampede.Visit The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, where Calgary’s story began, then...
Every MondayTime: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Location: Werklund Centre, formerly Arts Commons, 205 8 Ave S.E.Room: Arts Learning CentreAge: 18+Cost: FreeSchedule:5:00-5:30 p.m. - Snack, Chill, Network5:30-6:00 p.m. - Smudge6:00-6:30 p.m. - Mini Workshop6:30-7:30 p.m. - Cypher
River Hall YYC ☀️ Free open air community events along the Bow River 🎶 Entertainment • Activities • Wellness & more! 💫 Family + Dog friendly 🐾 📍 Lot 6, 311 8 ST SW Hours ✨ Thursdays & Fridays: 5–10 PM ✨ Saturdays & Sundays: 11 AM–10 PM Enjoy the best of summer...
Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked to order omelets, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today!
Get red-y to start your day with a hearty pancake breakfast, fresh fruit, and other buffet favourites while learning about our beloved red pandas. Your ticket includes exclusive early zoo access, a delicious breakfast, an engaging interpretive talk, and a private viewing of our red pandas in their newly redeveloped Asian Highlands habitat. Perfect for...
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