BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Explore Downtown YYC - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Explore Downtown YYC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Boise BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811 DTSTAMP:20260721T221601 CREATED:20260702T000024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T000024Z UID:10005577-1786320000-1786406399@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Get Ready for the Ultimate Summer Challenge! DESCRIPTION:The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer. \nEveryone can be part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. This shared reading adventure is a great way to connect\, discover\, and keep learning through the summer months. \nFrom July 1 to August 31\, read\, attend programs\, explore new stories\, and have fun at the Library as part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. \nRegistration opens June 15. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/qvvonebdk-get-ready-for-the-ultimate-summer-challenge/2026-08-10/ LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7 CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4b068761-4440-411f-83ca-181324f18dba-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811 DTSTAMP:20260721T221601 CREATED:20260718T000559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T000600Z UID:10007261-1786320000-1786406399@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:2026 BUMP Festival DESCRIPTION:BUMP 2026 HAS LANDED \nOf Simmering\, and the Surge \nWhat began in 2017 as a mural festival has grown into one of Canada’s most ambitious public art organizations\, transforming Calgary into an open-air gallery while expanding into sculpture\, music\, film\, education\, conferences\, and year-round cultural programming. As we celebrate this milestone year\, we remain committed to a simple belief: BUMP is for the people. \nThis year’s theme\, Of Simmering\, and the Surge\, asks us to consider how change takes form\, both slowly and explosively. How do we respond to the forces that shape our world\, at both the intimate and systemic level? What are the ideas\, noise\, gestures\, and resistances that gather in the margins\, in undergrounds\, in small rooms\, in fleeting conversations? And how do these moments accumulate\, building pressure until they break through into the larger public sphere? \nThroughout August and beyond\, you’ll encounter an extraordinary collection of local\, national\, and international artists creating new public works across Calgary. From large-scale murals to the inaugural BUMP Public Sculpture Program\, this year’s festival asks how public art can become more than something we simply look at. How can it become a portal into new ways of thinking\, gathering\, and imagining our shared future? \nFor the first time in BUMP’s history\, we’ve invited guest curators to help shape the artistic direction of the festival. We are honoured to welcome Ken Lum\, one of Canada’s most influential voices in contemporary public art\, Marigold Santos\, whose multidisciplinary practice has profoundly shaped artistic conversations in Calgary and beyond\, and Said Dokins\, an internationally celebrated artist from Mexico City whose work examines language\, memory\, and public space. They have assembled a remarkable group of artists whose practices reflect the diversity\, complexity\, and ambition of contemporary public art today. \nThis year also marks the third BUMP Urban Art Conference\, taking place August 13-15 at Contemporary Calgary. Over three days\, artists\, writers\, musicians\, journalists\, architects\, curators\, and cultural leaders from around the world will come together to explore the ideas shaping public life today. Through keynote talks\, panel discussions\, and conversations\, the conference extends the questions raised on our walls into broader discussions about cities\, culture\, identity\, ecology\, technology\, and the future of public space. \nWhether you’re discovering BUMP for the first time or have been with us since the beginning\, we invite you to experience the city differently this August. \nWe’ll be announcing details for our 2026 Festival Finale in the coming weeks\, along with additional public programming and events taking place throughout the festival. \nThank you for being part of BUMP’s first ten years. We can’t wait to show you what’s next. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/kwijhulym4-2026-bump-festival/2026-08-10/ LOCATION:Beltline\, Calgary CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Festivals & events,Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/c4e1753c-71d7-4202-b819-27712f7f8f57-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260810T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260810T193000 DTSTAMP:20260721T221601 CREATED:20260718T000155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T000155Z UID:10006901-1786381200-1786390200@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Monday Rap Night by Tribe Cypher DESCRIPTION:Every Monday \nTime: 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nLocation: Werklund Centre\, formerly Arts Commons\, 205 8 Ave S.E.Room: Arts Learning CentreAge: 18+Cost: Free \nSchedule:5:00-5:30 p.m. – Snack\, Chill\, Network5:30-6:00 p.m. – Smudge \n6:00-6:30 p.m. – Mini Workshop \n6:30-7:30 p.m. – Cypher URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/do0iveh3mmn-monday-rap-night-by-tribe-cypher/2026-08-10/ LOCATION:Werklund Centre\, 205 8th Avenue SE\, Calgary CATEGORIES:Free,Music & concerts,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4850e400-1842-4081-9d8f-c73580a15010-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812 DTSTAMP:20260721T221601 CREATED:20260702T000024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T000024Z UID:10005578-1786406400-1786492799@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Get Ready for the Ultimate Summer Challenge! DESCRIPTION:The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer. \nEveryone can be part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. This shared reading adventure is a great way to connect\, discover\, and keep learning through the summer months. \nFrom July 1 to August 31\, read\, attend programs\, explore new stories\, and have fun at the Library as part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. \nRegistration opens June 15. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/qvvonebdk-get-ready-for-the-ultimate-summer-challenge/2026-08-11/ LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7 CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4b068761-4440-411f-83ca-181324f18dba-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812 DTSTAMP:20260721T221601 CREATED:20260718T000559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T000600Z UID:10007262-1786406400-1786492799@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:2026 BUMP Festival DESCRIPTION:BUMP 2026 HAS LANDED \nOf Simmering\, and the Surge \nWhat began in 2017 as a mural festival has grown into one of Canada’s most ambitious public art organizations\, transforming Calgary into an open-air gallery while expanding into sculpture\, music\, film\, education\, conferences\, and year-round cultural programming. As we celebrate this milestone year\, we remain committed to a simple belief: BUMP is for the people. \nThis year’s theme\, Of Simmering\, and the Surge\, asks us to consider how change takes form\, both slowly and explosively. How do we respond to the forces that shape our world\, at both the intimate and systemic level? What are the ideas\, noise\, gestures\, and resistances that gather in the margins\, in undergrounds\, in small rooms\, in fleeting conversations? And how do these moments accumulate\, building pressure until they break through into the larger public sphere? \nThroughout August and beyond\, you’ll encounter an extraordinary collection of local\, national\, and international artists creating new public works across Calgary. From large-scale murals to the inaugural BUMP Public Sculpture Program\, this year’s festival asks how public art can become more than something we simply look at. How can it become a portal into new ways of thinking\, gathering\, and imagining our shared future? \nFor the first time in BUMP’s history\, we’ve invited guest curators to help shape the artistic direction of the festival. We are honoured to welcome Ken Lum\, one of Canada’s most influential voices in contemporary public art\, Marigold Santos\, whose multidisciplinary practice has profoundly shaped artistic conversations in Calgary and beyond\, and Said Dokins\, an internationally celebrated artist from Mexico City whose work examines language\, memory\, and public space. They have assembled a remarkable group of artists whose practices reflect the diversity\, complexity\, and ambition of contemporary public art today. \nThis year also marks the third BUMP Urban Art Conference\, taking place August 13-15 at Contemporary Calgary. Over three days\, artists\, writers\, musicians\, journalists\, architects\, curators\, and cultural leaders from around the world will come together to explore the ideas shaping public life today. Through keynote talks\, panel discussions\, and conversations\, the conference extends the questions raised on our walls into broader discussions about cities\, culture\, identity\, ecology\, technology\, and the future of public space. \nWhether you’re discovering BUMP for the first time or have been with us since the beginning\, we invite you to experience the city differently this August. \nWe’ll be announcing details for our 2026 Festival Finale in the coming weeks\, along with additional public programming and events taking place throughout the festival. \nThank you for being part of BUMP’s first ten years. We can’t wait to show you what’s next. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/kwijhulym4-2026-bump-festival/2026-08-11/ LOCATION:Beltline\, Calgary CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Festivals & events,Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/c4e1753c-71d7-4202-b819-27712f7f8f57-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260811T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260811T153000 DTSTAMP:20260721T221601 CREATED:20260703T000340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000143Z UID:10005713-1786442400-1786462200@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Historic Stephen Avenue Guided Walking Tours DESCRIPTION:Discover the architectural gems\, historic landmarks\, and stories that have shaped this dynamic city on a guided walking tour that explores Stephen Avenue\, Calgary’s National Historic District. \nThese tours are approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and include part of the surrounding area of Stephen Avenue.For a private tour or group larger than 20 people\, please contact us at info@heritagecalgary.ca. \nTours are held twice a day at 10 am and 2 pm during July and August. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/6iizlas-m-historic-stephen-avenue-guided-walking-tours/2026-08-11/ LOCATION:Stephen Avenue Walk\, 340 8 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, T2P 1C1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/c23c53a4-3853-463f-9013-d1bbecb97d9a-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260811T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260811T170000 DTSTAMP:20260721T221602 CREATED:20260709T000103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000103Z UID:10006544-1786442400-1786467600@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Introducing: Philip Kanwischer & Tayler Schenkeveld DESCRIPTION:INTRODUCING is Christine Klassen Gallery’s ongoing exhibition series dedicated to presenting artists newly joining the gallery roster. \nThis year’s edition welcomes two additional Calgary creatives\, photographer Philip Kanwischer and Métis artist Tayler Schenkeveld\, two distinct voices whose practices explore our relationship with place\, identity\, and the natural world. While their approaches differ\, both artists invite thoughtful reflection through work that is quietly powerful\, deeply personal\, and rooted in observation. \nPresented alongside CHROMA\, INTRODUCING offers collectors and visitors the opportunity to discover artists at the beginning of their relationship with the gallery\, while experiencing their work in conversation with the broader summer exhibition. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/taqp4rvxqk-introducing-philip-kanwischer-and-tayler-schenkeveld/2026-08-11/ LOCATION:Christine Klassen Gallery\, Suite #200\, Calgary\, Ab CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/0ef2905f-d02c-46b3-b666-a3a091251098-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260811T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260811T160000 DTSTAMP:20260721T221602 CREATED:20260708T000100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000022Z UID:10006153-1786456800-1786464000@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Knitting & Crochet Club by Carya Village Commons DESCRIPTION:A vibrant weekly club meant for both first-time fabric artists and veterans. \nBring your project and chat with out knitters and crocheters\, or join us for an introductory lesson! \nWho We Are \nCarya is a social impact agency that has been responding to the evolving social needs of the Calgary community since 1910. Today\, with over a century of expertise\, we remain deeply rooted in being a place of connection and support for Calgarians when and where they need us most.Carya impacts the lives of thousands of Calgarians each year\, through a range of comprehensive\, low to no-cost programs and services that enhance mental well-being\, strengthen families\, improve living conditions\, and create meaningful social connections. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/f-trxz7yk1f-knitting-and-crochet-club-by-carya-village-commons/2026-08-11/ LOCATION:Carya Village Commons\, 610 8 Avenue Southeast\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 5B4 CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/36439459-a012-4f76-abbf-0c3aa1794290-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260811T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260811T200000 DTSTAMP:20260721T221602 CREATED:20260608T152255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T000057Z UID:10005184-1786471200-1786478400@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Surge City Hoops Summer Series DESCRIPTION:This summer\, the Calgary Surge & The City of Calgary’s Downtown Strategy team have partnered to bring back Surge City Hoops\, and our FREE youth basketball clinics to the heart of our city. \nJoin us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday\, Thursday and Saturday from June through September\, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826 8 Avenue SW). \nOpen to youth ages 8 to 17\, these clinics are all about building skills\, boosting confidence\, and having fun on the court—whether you’re a beginner or looking to take your game to the next level. Surrounded by the downtown energy and led by experienced coaches\, this is your chance to train\, play\, and grow in one of Calgary’s most iconic outdoor spaces. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/oepgbhru5-surge-city-hoops-summer-series/2026-08-11/ LOCATION:Century Gardens Basketball Courts\, 826 8 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 1H7 CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Free,Sports & fitness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/87b23c35-0f7a-4ec1-bd55-9e7b6fbf7ddc-1400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260811T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260811T210000 DTSTAMP:20260721T221602 CREATED:20260709T000308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000309Z UID:10006595-1786476600-1786482000@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Johnny Pogo DESCRIPTION:Johnny Pogo is a Calgary-based comedian who first stepped onto the stage with a mix of nerves and reckless confidence\, quickly realizing that stand-up was his true calling. With a chaotic\, edgy\, and self-deprecating style\, he delivers sharp\, unapologetic humour that keeps audiences on their toes. From cracking jokes about Metis history to poking fun at his own misadventures\, Johnny has built a name for himself in the Calgary comedy scene. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/ovunsicngw-johnny-pogo/ LOCATION:Comedy Cave\, 1020 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1J2 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4d56c8e2-6574-4f40-826a-cee0a67b4311-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260813 DTSTAMP:20260721T221602 CREATED:20260702T000024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T000024Z UID:10005579-1786492800-1786579199@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Get Ready for the Ultimate Summer Challenge! DESCRIPTION:The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer. \nEveryone can be part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. This shared reading adventure is a great way to connect\, discover\, and keep learning through the summer months. \nFrom July 1 to August 31\, read\, attend programs\, explore new stories\, and have fun at the Library as part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. \nRegistration opens June 15. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/qvvonebdk-get-ready-for-the-ultimate-summer-challenge/2026-08-12/ LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7 CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4b068761-4440-411f-83ca-181324f18dba-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260813 DTSTAMP:20260721T221602 CREATED:20260718T000559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T000600Z UID:10007263-1786492800-1786579199@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:2026 BUMP Festival DESCRIPTION:BUMP 2026 HAS LANDED \nOf Simmering\, and the Surge \nWhat began in 2017 as a mural festival has grown into one of Canada’s most ambitious public art organizations\, transforming Calgary into an open-air gallery while expanding into sculpture\, music\, film\, education\, conferences\, and year-round cultural programming. As we celebrate this milestone year\, we remain committed to a simple belief: BUMP is for the people. \nThis year’s theme\, Of Simmering\, and the Surge\, asks us to consider how change takes form\, both slowly and explosively. How do we respond to the forces that shape our world\, at both the intimate and systemic level? What are the ideas\, noise\, gestures\, and resistances that gather in the margins\, in undergrounds\, in small rooms\, in fleeting conversations? And how do these moments accumulate\, building pressure until they break through into the larger public sphere? \nThroughout August and beyond\, you’ll encounter an extraordinary collection of local\, national\, and international artists creating new public works across Calgary. From large-scale murals to the inaugural BUMP Public Sculpture Program\, this year’s festival asks how public art can become more than something we simply look at. How can it become a portal into new ways of thinking\, gathering\, and imagining our shared future? \nFor the first time in BUMP’s history\, we’ve invited guest curators to help shape the artistic direction of the festival. We are honoured to welcome Ken Lum\, one of Canada’s most influential voices in contemporary public art\, Marigold Santos\, whose multidisciplinary practice has profoundly shaped artistic conversations in Calgary and beyond\, and Said Dokins\, an internationally celebrated artist from Mexico City whose work examines language\, memory\, and public space. They have assembled a remarkable group of artists whose practices reflect the diversity\, complexity\, and ambition of contemporary public art today. \nThis year also marks the third BUMP Urban Art Conference\, taking place August 13-15 at Contemporary Calgary. Over three days\, artists\, writers\, musicians\, journalists\, architects\, curators\, and cultural leaders from around the world will come together to explore the ideas shaping public life today. Through keynote talks\, panel discussions\, and conversations\, the conference extends the questions raised on our walls into broader discussions about cities\, culture\, identity\, ecology\, technology\, and the future of public space. \nWhether you’re discovering BUMP for the first time or have been with us since the beginning\, we invite you to experience the city differently this August. \nWe’ll be announcing details for our 2026 Festival Finale in the coming weeks\, along with additional public programming and events taking place throughout the festival. \nThank you for being part of BUMP’s first ten years. We can’t wait to show you what’s next. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/kwijhulym4-2026-bump-festival/2026-08-12/ LOCATION:Beltline\, Calgary CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Festivals & events,Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/c4e1753c-71d7-4202-b819-27712f7f8f57-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260812T153000 DTSTAMP:20260721T221602 CREATED:20260703T000340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000143Z UID:10005714-1786528800-1786548600@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Historic Stephen Avenue Guided Walking Tours DESCRIPTION:Discover the architectural gems\, historic landmarks\, and stories that have shaped this dynamic city on a guided walking tour that explores Stephen Avenue\, Calgary’s National Historic District. \nThese tours are approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and include part of the surrounding area of Stephen Avenue.For a private tour or group larger than 20 people\, please contact us at info@heritagecalgary.ca. \nTours are held twice a day at 10 am and 2 pm during July and August. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/6iizlas-m-historic-stephen-avenue-guided-walking-tours/2026-08-12/ LOCATION:Stephen Avenue Walk\, 340 8 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, T2P 1C1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/c23c53a4-3853-463f-9013-d1bbecb97d9a-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260812T170000 DTSTAMP:20260721T221602 CREATED:20260709T000103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000103Z UID:10006545-1786528800-1786554000@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Introducing: Philip Kanwischer & Tayler Schenkeveld DESCRIPTION:INTRODUCING is Christine Klassen Gallery’s ongoing exhibition series dedicated to presenting artists newly joining the gallery roster. \nThis year’s edition welcomes two additional Calgary creatives\, photographer Philip Kanwischer and Métis artist Tayler Schenkeveld\, two distinct voices whose practices explore our relationship with place\, identity\, and the natural world. While their approaches differ\, both artists invite thoughtful reflection through work that is quietly powerful\, deeply personal\, and rooted in observation. \nPresented alongside CHROMA\, INTRODUCING offers collectors and visitors the opportunity to discover artists at the beginning of their relationship with the gallery\, while experiencing their work in conversation with the broader summer exhibition. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/taqp4rvxqk-introducing-philip-kanwischer-and-tayler-schenkeveld/2026-08-12/ LOCATION:Christine Klassen Gallery\, Suite #200\, Calgary\, Ab CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/0ef2905f-d02c-46b3-b666-a3a091251098-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260812T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260812T235959 DTSTAMP:20260721T221602 CREATED:20260709T000316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000316Z UID:10006596-1786550400-1786579199@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Piano Project YYC: Élisabeth Pion with Sara Hahn-Scinocco & Antoine St-Onge DESCRIPTION:Experience the beauty of live music along the Bow River as 2025 Honens Gold Laureate Élisabeth Pion joins Calgary Philharmonic flute player Sara Hahn-Scinocco and bassoonist Antoine St‑Onge for a captivating outdoor performance. Their unique pairing creates a rich\, lyrical sound that feels perfectly at home in this scenic riverside setting. Stay for the music\, the atmosphere\, and a summer afternoon well spent. \nProgram to be announced from the stage. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/6-xncao0_-piano-project-yyc-elisabeth-pion-with-sara-hahn-scinocco-and-antoine-st-onge/ LOCATION:RiverWalk Plaza\, 618 Confluence Way SE\, Calgary\, Ab T2g\, T2G CATEGORIES:Music & concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/8cd1e9aa-cb40-4b77-b209-06acf4c1aa05-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260814 DTSTAMP:20260721T221602 CREATED:20260702T000024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T000024Z UID:10005580-1786579200-1786665599@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Get Ready for the Ultimate Summer Challenge! DESCRIPTION:The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer. \nEveryone can be part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. This shared reading adventure is a great way to connect\, discover\, and keep learning through the summer months. \nFrom July 1 to August 31\, read\, attend programs\, explore new stories\, and have fun at the Library as part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. \nRegistration opens June 15. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/qvvonebdk-get-ready-for-the-ultimate-summer-challenge/2026-08-13/ LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7 CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4b068761-4440-411f-83ca-181324f18dba-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260814 DTSTAMP:20260721T221602 CREATED:20260718T000559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T000600Z UID:10007264-1786579200-1786665599@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:2026 BUMP Festival DESCRIPTION:BUMP 2026 HAS LANDED \nOf Simmering\, and the Surge \nWhat began in 2017 as a mural festival has grown into one of Canada’s most ambitious public art organizations\, transforming Calgary into an open-air gallery while expanding into sculpture\, music\, film\, education\, conferences\, and year-round cultural programming. As we celebrate this milestone year\, we remain committed to a simple belief: BUMP is for the people. \nThis year’s theme\, Of Simmering\, and the Surge\, asks us to consider how change takes form\, both slowly and explosively. How do we respond to the forces that shape our world\, at both the intimate and systemic level? What are the ideas\, noise\, gestures\, and resistances that gather in the margins\, in undergrounds\, in small rooms\, in fleeting conversations? And how do these moments accumulate\, building pressure until they break through into the larger public sphere? \nThroughout August and beyond\, you’ll encounter an extraordinary collection of local\, national\, and international artists creating new public works across Calgary. From large-scale murals to the inaugural BUMP Public Sculpture Program\, this year’s festival asks how public art can become more than something we simply look at. How can it become a portal into new ways of thinking\, gathering\, and imagining our shared future? \nFor the first time in BUMP’s history\, we’ve invited guest curators to help shape the artistic direction of the festival. We are honoured to welcome Ken Lum\, one of Canada’s most influential voices in contemporary public art\, Marigold Santos\, whose multidisciplinary practice has profoundly shaped artistic conversations in Calgary and beyond\, and Said Dokins\, an internationally celebrated artist from Mexico City whose work examines language\, memory\, and public space. They have assembled a remarkable group of artists whose practices reflect the diversity\, complexity\, and ambition of contemporary public art today. \nThis year also marks the third BUMP Urban Art Conference\, taking place August 13-15 at Contemporary Calgary. Over three days\, artists\, writers\, musicians\, journalists\, architects\, curators\, and cultural leaders from around the world will come together to explore the ideas shaping public life today. Through keynote talks\, panel discussions\, and conversations\, the conference extends the questions raised on our walls into broader discussions about cities\, culture\, identity\, ecology\, technology\, and the future of public space. \nWhether you’re discovering BUMP for the first time or have been with us since the beginning\, we invite you to experience the city differently this August. \nWe’ll be announcing details for our 2026 Festival Finale in the coming weeks\, along with additional public programming and events taking place throughout the festival. \nThank you for being part of BUMP’s first ten years. We can’t wait to show you what’s next. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/kwijhulym4-2026-bump-festival/2026-08-13/ LOCATION:Beltline\, Calgary CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Festivals & events,Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/c4e1753c-71d7-4202-b819-27712f7f8f57-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260813T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260813T153000 DTSTAMP:20260721T221602 CREATED:20260703T000340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000143Z UID:10005715-1786615200-1786635000@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Historic Stephen Avenue Guided Walking Tours DESCRIPTION:Discover the architectural gems\, historic landmarks\, and stories that have shaped this dynamic city on a guided walking tour that explores Stephen Avenue\, Calgary’s National Historic District. \nThese tours are approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and include part of the surrounding area of Stephen Avenue.For a private tour or group larger than 20 people\, please contact us at info@heritagecalgary.ca. \nTours are held twice a day at 10 am and 2 pm during July and August. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/6iizlas-m-historic-stephen-avenue-guided-walking-tours/2026-08-13/ LOCATION:Stephen Avenue Walk\, 340 8 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, T2P 1C1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/c23c53a4-3853-463f-9013-d1bbecb97d9a-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260813T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260813T170000 DTSTAMP:20260721T221602 CREATED:20260709T000103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000103Z UID:10006546-1786615200-1786640400@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Introducing: Philip Kanwischer & Tayler Schenkeveld DESCRIPTION:INTRODUCING is Christine Klassen Gallery’s ongoing exhibition series dedicated to presenting artists newly joining the gallery roster. \nThis year’s edition welcomes two additional Calgary creatives\, photographer Philip Kanwischer and Métis artist Tayler Schenkeveld\, two distinct voices whose practices explore our relationship with place\, identity\, and the natural world. While their approaches differ\, both artists invite thoughtful reflection through work that is quietly powerful\, deeply personal\, and rooted in observation. \nPresented alongside CHROMA\, INTRODUCING offers collectors and visitors the opportunity to discover artists at the beginning of their relationship with the gallery\, while experiencing their work in conversation with the broader summer exhibition. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/taqp4rvxqk-introducing-philip-kanwischer-and-tayler-schenkeveld/2026-08-13/ LOCATION:Christine Klassen Gallery\, Suite #200\, Calgary\, Ab CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/0ef2905f-d02c-46b3-b666-a3a091251098-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260813T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260813T124500 DTSTAMP:20260721T221602 CREATED:20260702T000138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000447Z UID:10005646-1786618800-1786625100@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Beyond the History Books: Exploring Stories of the Land DESCRIPTION: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. \nThrough a guided storytelling tour\, teachings with an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper and an exclusive tour of The Confluence archaeological collection\, you’ll discover the complex and many histories of the site that became known to many as Fort Calgary. You’ll also gain insight into Indigenous ways of knowing and how The Confluence is working to tell a more complete story of the past\, present\, and future of the land. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/omcoey4j_-beyond-the-history-books-exploring-stories-of-the-land/2026-08-13/ LOCATION:The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland\, 750 9 Avenue Southeast\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 5E1 CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ee6b8e62-4616-4215-a383-16b5feefaf52-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260813T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260813T220000 DTSTAMP:20260721T221602 CREATED:20260714T000044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T000013Z UID:10006747-1786618800-1786658400@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:River Hall YYC DESCRIPTION:River Hall YYC \n  \n ☀️ Free open air community events\nalong the Bow River \n🎶 Entertainment •\nActivities • Wellness & more!\n💫\nFamily + Dog friendly 🐾 \n📍 Lot 6\, 311 8 ST SW \n\n\n \nHours \n✨ Thursdays & Fridays:\n5–10 PM \n✨ Saturdays & Sundays:\n11 AM–10 PM  \n  \nEnjoy the best of summer at River Hall with vibrant events\,\nlocal talent\, vendors\, and plenty of opportunities to connect\, relax\, and have\nfun! \n \nWhether you’re looking for a fun weekend outing\, a perfect\ndate spot\, or simply somewhere to soak up the sunshine\, there’s plenty of room\nto hang out and make the most of the season. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/jlonuucxim-river-hall-yyc/2026-08-13/ LOCATION:311 8 Street SW\, 311 8 Street Sw\, Calgary CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Festivals & events,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/f91e662c-6b10-47d1-9a94-32c26c542552-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260813T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260813T200000 DTSTAMP:20260721T221602 CREATED:20260608T152255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T000057Z UID:10005185-1786644000-1786651200@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Surge City Hoops Summer Series DESCRIPTION:This summer\, the Calgary Surge & The City of Calgary’s Downtown Strategy team have partnered to bring back Surge City Hoops\, and our FREE youth basketball clinics to the heart of our city. \nJoin us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday\, Thursday and Saturday from June through September\, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826 8 Avenue SW). \nOpen to youth ages 8 to 17\, these clinics are all about building skills\, boosting confidence\, and having fun on the court—whether you’re a beginner or looking to take your game to the next level. Surrounded by the downtown energy and led by experienced coaches\, this is your chance to train\, play\, and grow in one of Calgary’s most iconic outdoor spaces. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/oepgbhru5-surge-city-hoops-summer-series/2026-08-13/ LOCATION:Century Gardens Basketball Courts\, 826 8 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 1H7 CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Free,Sports & fitness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/87b23c35-0f7a-4ec1-bd55-9e7b6fbf7ddc-1400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260813T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260813T220000 DTSTAMP:20260721T221602 CREATED:20260717T000053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000054Z UID:10006790-1786647600-1786658400@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Jam Session at Alcove Core DESCRIPTION:Thursday Night Jam Sessions are a welcoming space for musicians\, poets\, singers and attendees to play non-stop music with one another in an open circle\, “living room” setting! Even if you don’t jam\, we have a variety of art supplies to get crafty during the show. \nJam Sessions happen every Thursday night from 7 – 10 p.m. for the summer. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. \n\nDrop-in\, no registration required.\nFree admission\nAll Ages\nIt’s a lively event\, with high decibel levels!\nComplimentary ear plugs & quiet rooms are available.\n\nThis program is graciously funded by City of Calgary. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/uu6gnc4z4-jam-session-at-alcove-core/2026-08-13/ LOCATION:Alcove Core\, 244 7 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 0W6 CATEGORIES:Music & concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/78ac2c8e-46f1-405d-a4e4-1e56d1f5eb5d-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTSTAMP:20260721T221602 CREATED:20260702T000024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T000024Z UID:10005581-1786665600-1786751999@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Get Ready for the Ultimate Summer Challenge! DESCRIPTION:The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer. \nEveryone can be part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. This shared reading adventure is a great way to connect\, discover\, and keep learning through the summer months. \nFrom July 1 to August 31\, read\, attend programs\, explore new stories\, and have fun at the Library as part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. \nRegistration opens June 15. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/qvvonebdk-get-ready-for-the-ultimate-summer-challenge/2026-08-14/ LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7 CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4b068761-4440-411f-83ca-181324f18dba-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTSTAMP:20260721T221602 CREATED:20260709T000318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000318Z UID:10006597-1786665600-1786751999@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Carifest 2026 DESCRIPTION:Aug 14 – 16\, 2026 \nGet ready for the ultimate celebration of Caribbean culture\, music\, and vibes! Carifest Calgary returns\, promising an unforgettable weekend of vibrant festivities. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/2xbxiakx-carifest-2026/2026-08-14/ LOCATION:Cowboys Park\, 1220 9 Ave SW\, Calgary CATEGORIES:Dance,Festivals & events,Music & concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/162d5dd1-f969-41ee-9f3e-871f46aed4f6-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTSTAMP:20260721T221602 CREATED:20260709T000320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000320Z UID:10006600-1786665600-1786751999@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:When Words Collide Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:​Featuring 170+ events\, 150+ presenters\, and more genres than you can shake a bookmark at for 3 sweet summer days and nights in Calgary\, AB\, from August 14-16\, 2026.\n\n​If you are a writer\, reader or fan\, we dare you to have more fun at a festival this summer.\n\nAbout the Festival\nHeld in Calgary\, Alberta\, every August\, When Words Collide is Canada’s largest multi-genre\, writer/reader/fan/ festival. Meet artists and publishers of commercial and literary fiction\, including genre\, YA\, children’s books\, poetry\, and more\, from across Canada and the world.\n\nWhen Words Collide supports writers in the craft and business of writing\, exploring all avenues of the writing process\, publishing and storytelling\, while building a strong literary community.  We love to bring local writers (Alberta and Canada) to the attention of book lovers. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/whkq_3tw3z-when-words-collide-festival-2026/2026-08-14/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Calgary\, 700 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 5P6 CATEGORIES:Education,Festivals & events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/d90b4eea-2025-401a-9644-fb8de03e7ccc-1400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Writers Centre Society":MAILTO:info@alexandrawriters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTSTAMP:20260721T221602 CREATED:20260709T000322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000322Z UID:10006603-1786665600-1786751999@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Expo Latino Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate With Us at the 30th Annual Expo Latino Festival in 2026!\n\nThe Hispanic Arts Society and its Board of Directors are thrilled to invite you to join us for a milestone celebration—the 30th Annual Expo Latino Festival—a joyous tribute to Hispanic culture\, music\, dance\, art\, and community. As Western Canada’s largest Latin festival\, Expo Latino has been a beacon of diversity and cultural pride for three decades\, bringing thousands together each summer to experience the vibrant traditions of Latin America.\n\nFor nearly 40 years\, the Hispanic Arts Society has worked tirelessly to promote and support Hispanic artists\, foster cultural understanding\, and celebrate the incredible talents of our community. This 30th anniversary marks a momentous achievement\, made possible by the dedication and hard work of our amazing volunteers who play an essential role in bringing Expo Latino to life. Their passion and commitment enable us to host this extraordinary festival and carry out our mission throughout the year\, creating meaningful connections and opportunities for all.\n\nThis family-friendly celebration offers something for everyone—delicious Latin cuisine and beverages\, engaging dance workshops\, stunning visual art displays\, and our beloved Cultural Pavilions featuring Latin American Cultural Ambassadors who proudly share the stories and traditions of their heritage. At the heart of the festival are spectacular performances by international stars and exceptional local artists who bring the spirit of Latin America to life on stage.\n\nWe are immensely grateful for the continued support of our sponsors and partners\, including The City of Calgary\, Calgary Arts Development\, Alberta Foundation for the Arts\, the Government of Canada\, and the Government of Alberta\, whose dedication makes this celebration possible year after year.\n\nJoin us at Prince’s Island Park on August 14\, 15\, and 16\, 2026\, to embrace the richness of Hispanic culture and enjoy a weekend filled with music\, dance\, art\, and unity. Let’s come together to celebrate three decades of Expo Latino and create unforgettable memories as a community.\n\nA heartfelt thank you to our volunteers\, sponsors\, artists\, and the community —your support and contributions are what make this festival truly special.\n\n¡Nos vemos en la fiesta! We look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/fu0aazzfro-expo-latino-festival-2026/2026-08-14/ LOCATION:Prince’s Island Park\, 698 Eau Claire Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 5N4 CATEGORIES:Dance,Family-friendly,Festivals & events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/83ed0295-6965-45ff-a9c8-c8d97f19ce6f-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTSTAMP:20260721T221602 CREATED:20260709T000324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000324Z UID:10006606-1786665600-1786751999@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:NMC Presents: Eddy Fest DESCRIPTION:In honour of the King Eddy’s 120th anniversary\, NMC presents Eddy Fest\, a three-day music festival from August 14-16\, celebrating every chapter of the venue’s history. \nEddy Fest showcases an eclectic mix of performances that represent the venue’s past and present — from blues and rock to country and singer-songwriters! \nThe King Eddy has lived many lives over of its 120-year existence. Built between 1905 and 1907 as the King Edward Hotel on 9 Avenue SE (then known as “Whiskey Row”)\, it provided a home away from home for settlers\, railway workers\, travellers\, and people from all walks of life. Decades later\, it became an important part of the city’s music scene during its heyday as “Calgary’s Home of the Blues” from the early 1980s until it closed in 2004. That rich civic and musical history is the primary reason that the National Music Centre worked to save the King Eddy and build its new home around the venue. When the reimagined King Eddy reopened in 2018\, it did so with a mandate to continue offering a welcoming space for legendary live music — “all music for all people.” Now\, the Eddy celebrates its 120th anniversary alongside the 10th birthday of NMC’s home\, Studio Bell\, remaining an important piece of Calgary’s music story and one of the oldest music venues in Canada that is still in operation today. \nEddy Fest Lineup\nFriday Night (August 14)\n7:30 pm – Duke Domino\n8:30 pm – Ollee Owens Band\n9:30 pm – Brother Bicker Band \n Saturday Brunch (August 15)\n11:30 am – Jessie Bird\n12:30 pm – Ross Fizzard \nSaturday Afternoon (August 15)\n1:30 pm – Ashley Ghostkeeper\n2:30 pm – Take the Sonset\n3:30 pm – Leo Martinez\n4:30 pm – John Rutherford \nSaturday Evening (August 15)\n7:30 pm – Sonia Deleo & The New Dads\n8:30 pm – Deicha & The VuDudes\n9:30 pm – Jade Elephant \nSunday Brunch (August 16)\n11:30 am – Lewis Cardinal\n12:30 pm – Toni Vere \nSunday Afternoon (August 16)\n1:30 pm – Black Crow Funk\n2:30 pm – Marcus Trummer URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/9bkqsdrrz-nmc-presents-eddy-fest/2026-08-14/ LOCATION:Studio Bell\, 850 4 St SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0L8 CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Music & concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ff8447e9-2461-4b69-9e19-eeebf9ad9edf-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTSTAMP:20260721T221602 CREATED:20260718T000559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T000600Z UID:10007265-1786665600-1786751999@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:2026 BUMP Festival DESCRIPTION:BUMP 2026 HAS LANDED \nOf Simmering\, and the Surge \nWhat began in 2017 as a mural festival has grown into one of Canada’s most ambitious public art organizations\, transforming Calgary into an open-air gallery while expanding into sculpture\, music\, film\, education\, conferences\, and year-round cultural programming. As we celebrate this milestone year\, we remain committed to a simple belief: BUMP is for the people. \nThis year’s theme\, Of Simmering\, and the Surge\, asks us to consider how change takes form\, both slowly and explosively. How do we respond to the forces that shape our world\, at both the intimate and systemic level? What are the ideas\, noise\, gestures\, and resistances that gather in the margins\, in undergrounds\, in small rooms\, in fleeting conversations? And how do these moments accumulate\, building pressure until they break through into the larger public sphere? \nThroughout August and beyond\, you’ll encounter an extraordinary collection of local\, national\, and international artists creating new public works across Calgary. From large-scale murals to the inaugural BUMP Public Sculpture Program\, this year’s festival asks how public art can become more than something we simply look at. How can it become a portal into new ways of thinking\, gathering\, and imagining our shared future? \nFor the first time in BUMP’s history\, we’ve invited guest curators to help shape the artistic direction of the festival. We are honoured to welcome Ken Lum\, one of Canada’s most influential voices in contemporary public art\, Marigold Santos\, whose multidisciplinary practice has profoundly shaped artistic conversations in Calgary and beyond\, and Said Dokins\, an internationally celebrated artist from Mexico City whose work examines language\, memory\, and public space. They have assembled a remarkable group of artists whose practices reflect the diversity\, complexity\, and ambition of contemporary public art today. \nThis year also marks the third BUMP Urban Art Conference\, taking place August 13-15 at Contemporary Calgary. Over three days\, artists\, writers\, musicians\, journalists\, architects\, curators\, and cultural leaders from around the world will come together to explore the ideas shaping public life today. Through keynote talks\, panel discussions\, and conversations\, the conference extends the questions raised on our walls into broader discussions about cities\, culture\, identity\, ecology\, technology\, and the future of public space. \nWhether you’re discovering BUMP for the first time or have been with us since the beginning\, we invite you to experience the city differently this August. \nWe’ll be announcing details for our 2026 Festival Finale in the coming weeks\, along with additional public programming and events taking place throughout the festival. \nThank you for being part of BUMP’s first ten years. We can’t wait to show you what’s next. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/kwijhulym4-2026-bump-festival/2026-08-14/ LOCATION:Beltline\, Calgary CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Festivals & events,Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/c4e1753c-71d7-4202-b819-27712f7f8f57-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260814T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260814T153000 DTSTAMP:20260721T221602 CREATED:20260703T000340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000143Z UID:10005716-1786701600-1786721400@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Historic Stephen Avenue Guided Walking Tours DESCRIPTION:Discover the architectural gems\, historic landmarks\, and stories that have shaped this dynamic city on a guided walking tour that explores Stephen Avenue\, Calgary’s National Historic District. \nThese tours are approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and include part of the surrounding area of Stephen Avenue.For a private tour or group larger than 20 people\, please contact us at info@heritagecalgary.ca. \nTours are held twice a day at 10 am and 2 pm during July and August. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/6iizlas-m-historic-stephen-avenue-guided-walking-tours/2026-08-14/ LOCATION:Stephen Avenue Walk\, 340 8 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, T2P 1C1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/c23c53a4-3853-463f-9013-d1bbecb97d9a-1400.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR