Explore Downtown YYC

Performing June 10: Adam Ruby
2026-06-10 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Comedy Cave, 1020 8 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, 1020 8 Ave Sw, Calgary, Alberta
Get ready for a hilarious night of comedy with the incomparable Adam Ruby. If it’s Laughter you Crave, Come to the Cave. Adam Ruby is a high-energy comedian, an explosion of energy, jokes, and physical storytelling. Appealing to a wide range of audiences and ages . Adam is at home at any club, theatre, bar, stage, and everything in-between. Adam has been featured on the YYC Comedy Festival.
Enjoy Adam’s laugh-making and belly-splitting abilities while filling your belly with our Daily 1/2 Price Specials at the Cave:
MONDAY: Buy one regular-priced show ticket and get the second one half price!
TUESDAY: Buy one Rib Dinner and get the second one free!
WEDNESDAY: Fill up on our fall off the bone Pteradactyl Wings! at half price!
THURSDAY: Enjoy our Caveman Bacon Cheeseburger with homemade French fries at half price!

National Indigenous History Month: Sweet Summer Powwow
2026-06-10 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Calgary Public Library – Central, 800 3 St Se, Calgary, T2G 2E7
“A young Indigenous couple get a break from their troubled lives when they find each other through a summer of love on the Pow-Wow circuit.”
The evening starts off with a red-carpet event with opportunities to capture you moments with Abalone Shines photobooth and enjoy delicious catering by Soopz Kitchen. Dress to impress!

SURGE CITY Hoops Summer Series
2026-06-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Century Gardens Basketball Courts, 826 8 Ave Sw, Calgary, T2P 1H7
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 8 Avenue SW).

Open 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.

Monthly free tutoring!
2026-06-08 15:30 - 18:00, 2026-06-04 15:30 - 18:00, 2026-06-01 15:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-28 15:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-25 15:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-21 15:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-18 15:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-14 15:30 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) and 1 more date | Esker Foundation, 1011 9 Ave Se, Calgary, T2G 0H7
Need help with homework? Our free drop-in tutoring program downtown is for junior high and high school students. RSVP your spot or come in when you can. Our tutors walk around and help with English, math, and science, whether you have one small question or a lot to work on. It’s a relaxed, friendly place to get help, learn more, and feel better about school. Walk ins welcome. Email goodneighbouryyc@gmail.com for more information.

Sunday Safari Brunch
2026-06-07 09:00 - 23:59, 2026-05-31 09:00 - 23:59, 2026-05-24 09:00 - 14:30, 2026-05-17 09:00 - 23:59 (America/Denver) | Calgary Zoo, 1300 Zoo Rd Ne, Calgary, T2E 7V6
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!

Soccer City FC – Presented by Cavalry FC & Suncor
2026-06-07 | Peace Park, 2 Ave SW, Calgary, T2P
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 in partnership with The City of Calgary, Cavalry FC, Calgary Wild FC, Calgary Minor Soccer Association, and the Centre for Newcomers, this initiative creates meaningful opportunities for young people to learn, play, and thrive. With coaching led by Cavalry FC and Calgary Wild FC, participants receive top‑tier instruction at no cost while learning from the pros, building confidence, and experiencing the joy of the game in the heat of the city.
When: June 7 – September 20, most Sundays Who: Youth ages 8–17 Where: Peace Park (2 Avenue & 8 Street SW) Weather: Clinics may be cancelled if conditions are unsafe

Soccer City FC - Presented by Calgary Wild FC
2026-06-07 | Peace Park, 2 Ave SW, Calgary, T2P
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 in partnership with The City, Cavalry FC, Calgary Wild FC, Calgary Minor Soccer Association and the Centre for Newcomers, this initiative creates meaningful opportunities for young people to learn, play, and thrive. With coaching led by Cavalry FC and Calgary Wild FC, participants get top-tier instruction at no cost, learning from the pros, building confidence, and experiencing the joy of the game in a supportive environment.

Watercolour in the Garden
2026-06-06 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Edmonton) | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Ab, T2G 5E1
Grab a brush, soak up the sun, and let your creativity bloom! Join us for a fun, 90 minutes of watercolour painting in the garden. No experience? No problem! Our friendly instructor will share easy tips and tricks to get you started—and we’ll bring all the supplies you need.
Just show up, soak in the scenery, and splash a little colour on your paper!

Sew Social
2026-06-04 12:30 - 15:00, 2026-05-28 12:30 - 15:00, 2026-05-21 12:30 - 15:00, 2026-05-14 12:30 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 1121 14 Ave Sw, Calgary, T2R 0P3
Beltline and Downtown
residents can gain knowledge, experience and skills in both hand and machine
sewing. Meet others in the neighbourhood while creating various projects and
having fun learning. No cost, supplies and snacks provided. Registration is required,
please contact Community Social Worker Silvia Ross at silvia.ross@calgary.ca /
(403) 540-0160.

May 7, 14, 21, 28
June 4, 11 & 18

Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA
2026-05-24 20:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, 850 4 Street Southeast, Calgary, T2G 1R1
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Discover the music of ABBA at Studio Bell under the gentle glow of candlelight. (May 24, June 21, July 26)

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
2026-05-16 20:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, 850 4 Street Southeast, Calgary, T2G 1R1
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Tentative Program
– I Want to Break Free
– We Will Rock You
– Somebody to Love
– Radio Ga Ga
– Don’t Stop Me Now
– Killer Queen
– Crazy Little Thing Called Love
– Who Wants to Live Forever
– Bohemian Rhapsody
– Love of My Life
– We Are the Champions
– Another One Bites the Dust

Performers
– String Quartet:
– 2 violins
– 1 viola
– 1 cello

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
2026-05-16 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Edmonton) | Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, 850 4 Street Southeast, Calgary, T2G 1R1
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Tentative Program
– Time – Inception
– This Land – The Lion King
– Zooster’s Breakout – Madagascar
– Supermarine – Dunkirk
– Honor – The Pacific
– A Dark Knight – The Dark Knight
– Wonder Woman Suite
– Gladiator Suite
– Cornfield Chase – Interstellar
– Dune Suite
– Discombobulate
– Sherlock Holmes
– Pirates of the Caribbean Suite

Performers
– String Quartet:
– 2 violins
– 1 viola
– 1 cello

4th Street Night Market
2026-05-16 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | Central Memorial Park, 1221 2 St Sw, Calgary, T2R 0W9
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)
