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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/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly
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SUMMARY:Calgary Fringe Theatre Festival
DESCRIPTION:Calgary’s favourite summer theatre festival is back! The Calgary Fringe Theatre Festival unfolds over nine vibrant days beginning on the Friday of the August long weekend\, showcasing performers from around the world. All the acts are selected by random draw or by first come\, first served basis with 100% of the ticket price (excluding taxes and ticketing surcharges) goes directly back to the artists. Anything Goes Theatre at its finest! \n \nAudiences can choose their own Fringe adventure with a wide range of live indoor theatre productions\, each crafted to surprise\, inspire\, and entertain. \n \nAfter the final curtain each day\, special events and activities keep the energy soaring\, offering even more chances to connect and celebrate. \n \nFor those who prefer to enjoy the shows from home\, recordings of live performances are available mid-run of the Festival for on demand viewing\, making it easy to experience the Fringe on any schedule. \n \nOn July 1\, head over to our website for full show details and ticket bookings.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/ggnut6oaab-calgary-fringe-theatre-festival/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Calgary\, Calgary
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Festivals & events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Fringe":MAILTO:info@calgaryfringe.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260709T000233Z
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SUMMARY:Design Week Calgary 2026
DESCRIPTION:Design Week Calgary is a city-wide festival celebrating the impact of design on everyday life. Featuring talks\, exhibitions\, tours\, workshops\, film screenings\, and community events\, the festival brings together designers\, artists\, businesses\, and the public to explore ideas shaping Calgary’s future. \n \nThis year’s theme\, In Tune\, explores the rhythms of the city around us—its sounds\, spaces\, people\, and everyday experiences. Through diverse programming\, Design Week Calgary examines how design helps us notice what is often overlooked\, revealing new connections between the built world and the lives we lead. \n \nWhat to Expect \n\nTalks and panel discussions with designers\, artists\, architects\, and city builders\nWorkshops and hands-on learning experiences\nExhibitions\, installations\, and public art activations\nFilm screenings and storytelling events\nStudio tours and behind-the-scenes experiences\nNetworking events and community gatherings\nOpportunities to engage with Calgary’s creative industries and cultural leaders
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/grlb-0s0opf-design-week-calgary-2026/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 St Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 2C4
CATEGORIES:Education,Festivals & events,Industry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Design Talks Institute (d.talks)":MAILTO:hello@dtalks.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
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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/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Beltline\, Calgary
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Festivals & events,Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260807T153000
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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/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Stephen Avenue Walk\, 340 8 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, T2P 1C1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T170000
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260709T000103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000103Z
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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/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Christine Klassen Gallery\, Suite #200\, Calgary\, Ab
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T220000
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260714T000044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T000013Z
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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/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:311 8 Street SW\, 311 8 Street Sw\, Calgary
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Festivals & events,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T235959
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260717T000328Z
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SUMMARY:Her Whispers Were Always There
DESCRIPTION:A soul travels down to Earth and is split by the Infinite Shadow. Soul needs to find their other half in order to manifest the soul mission of the Changeover – Limitless Light taking over the Infinite Shadow. Infinite Shadow keeps trying to prevent this from happening\, using the Trauma Spirit and Soul Consuming Succubi to prevent this. The unborn child soul\, spirit guides\, past lives are all guides for the souls to connect. The Souls connect through music\, orgasm\, ecstatic movement\, and the Divine Cord slowly magnetizing towards each other. However\, will they meet\, or will the Infinite Shadow keep them forever-isolated and forever-drained by the Trauma Spirit and Soul Consuming Succubi? \n Weaving together live music loops\, poetic sound art pieces\, video art projections\, ecstatic movement and storytelling\, this is an epic romantic spiritual fairy tale that is a holy\, unique\, awe inspiring and moving theatrical experience. \n Playwright: Eli Matilda Ridley Director: Eli Matilda Ridley Cast: Eli Matilda Ridley \n Content Advisory: Subtle references to sexual abuse\, Adult Language\, Subtle reference to birthing trauma (stillbirth)\, Sexual Content\, Spiritual trauma references\, Subtle references to violence and suicide.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/lrm8bnmcqr-her-whispers-were-always-there-occ-17885/
LOCATION:The Kinkonauts @ BLOX Arts Centre\, 834 11 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0E5
CATEGORIES:Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T235959
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260718T000531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T000531Z
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SUMMARY:The Wizard of One
DESCRIPTION:The Wizard of One is a re-imagination of The Wizard of Oz but this time it is set in a senior citizen retirement home. Dorothy just wants to go home\, Scarecrow has dementia\, Tinman has heart problems and Lion is afraid of germs. All of these characters and more performed by one man. The Wizard of One has been performed across Canada and around the world to sold out performances and 5 star reviews. Come see the show that was also nominated for Outstanding Fight Direction. (reminder\, it’s a one man show!) \nPlaywright: Amos Altman / Neil JamesDirector: Neil JamesCast: Neil James \nContent Advisory:Solo Performance
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/u-kgaf9hzr-the-wizard-of-one-occ-18011/
LOCATION:The Kinkonauts @ BLOX Arts Centre\, 834 11 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0E5
CATEGORIES:Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T235959
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260718T000545Z
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SUMMARY:Grit & Gloss: A Double Bill of MudFlap Girl and Strawberry Pie
DESCRIPTION:This double bill is rooted in roadside culture\, truck stops\, diners\, and long-haul travellers. \n Mudflap Girl In 1971\, an iconic image of a silhouetted woman started appearing on truck mudflaps. Mudflap Girl has at different times been considered a reflection of male self-image\, symbolic of declining family values\, and a feminist figure. What is her story? And most mysteriously\, who is she? \n Strawberry Pie At an all night diner\, three women from different eras of sex work have a moment of shared recognition. They have all worked to be seen\, but have struggled to be visible. \n Playwright: Sya Sen Directors: Joti Janda Cast: Doriane Irakoze\, Gabriela Kim\, Hannah Yurub\, Mary Armstrong\, Naomi Krahn\, Omer Syed\, Rose Bene\, Tara Rorke\, Tom Carver\, and Venice Mique \n Content Advisory Sexual Content\, Adult Language\, Silhouetted nudity and discussion of sex work.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/izntnr2tod-grit-and-gloss-a-double-bill-of-mudflap-girl-and-strawberry-pie-occ-18014/
LOCATION:Theatre 1308\, 1308 Edmonton Trail Ne\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2E 3K7
CATEGORIES:Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T203000
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260709T000235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000235Z
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SUMMARY:What Do You Carry When Home Changes? Workshop with Jona Redwood
DESCRIPTION:Tickets $0-$25\, please register\n\nThis hands-on workshop invites participants to explore their personal understanding of home through reflection and making. Guided by prompts and material exploration\, participants will create a small\, intentional object using fiber\, thread\, and mixed materials inspired by dreamcatcher techniques. Rather than focusing on traditional forms\, the workshop emphasizes personal meaning—what we hold onto\, what we release\, and how our sense of home evolves over time.\n\nParticipants are invited to bring in their own artifact or trinket to represent what home means to them or what they would want to contribute to the idea.  We will also have lots of supplies on-hand as well.  Participants will have the option to contribute their piece to a collaborative installation within the exhibition or take it home.  Taught by artist-in-residence Jona Redwood.\n\nThis is part of the HOME residency in July/August 2026 and gratefully funded by Calgary Arts Development.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/ri_w1hjxp-what-do-you-carry-when-home-changes-workshop-with-jona-redwood/
LOCATION:Sparrow Artspace\, 36 4 Street Northeast\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2E 5A8
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T235959
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260717T000322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000323Z
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SUMMARY:Down the Rabbithole
DESCRIPTION:Alice’s surreal adventure in Wonderland takes a darker twist when the whimsical characters she meets begin to turn the tables\, casting Alice as the villain in this chaotic adventure. Alice’s actions come under scrutiny in a bizarre interrogation by Wonderland’s inhabitants\, blending the absurd with the sinister. The story explores themes of identity\, perception\, and the consequences of one’s actions. When Alice finally wakes up from her dream\, she takes inventory of the curious happenings and there are clues that her adventure may have been more than her imagination. \n Playwright: Sya SenDirector: Mark EdwardsCast: Andrea Vazquez\, Glynna MacKenzie\, Kaiya Wolfson\, Kam Chuku\, and Tom Carver \n Content Advisory: Adult Language\, References to drugs/alcohol.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/a5qllfkkhq-down-the-rabbithole-occ-17872/
LOCATION:Theatre 1308\, 1308 Edmonton Trail Ne\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2E 3K7
CATEGORIES:Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T223000
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260709T000238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000238Z
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SUMMARY:Cat Power
DESCRIPTION:Cat Power brings The Greatest Tour to The Palace on Friday\, August 7th!\n\nDate: Friday\, August 7th\, 2026\n\nDoors: 7:00 p.m.\n\n18+ only with valid government issued ID
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/imroo7hfz-cat-power/
LOCATION:The Palace Theatre\, 219 8th Avenue SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1B7
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T235959
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260718T000547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T000547Z
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SUMMARY:Promise & Promiscuity: A New Musical by Jane Austen and Penny Ashton
DESCRIPTION:After a decade away Ashton’s beloved Austen musical returns\, sparkling as ever. Join Elspeth as she battles literary snobbery\, cousin Horatio’s digestions and her mother’s nerves\, armed only with a blushing countenance\, excellent ukulele skills and being quite bright… for a girl. In this hilarious\, one — freakishly talented —woman show\, Penny (NZ) tackles all of Austen’s characters with song\, dance and appalling cross-stitching. \nBest Theatre Adelaide Fringe“Catch Promise & Promiscuity… Thank me later.” – Colin Mochrie“Pride & Prejudice gone wild” ★★★★★ – Rip It Up★★★★★ – CBC\, Global TV\, Calgary Sun★★★★ 1/2 – Winnipeg Free Press\, Edmonton Journal★★★★ – Scotsman \nPlaywright: Penny Ashton and Jane Austen WorkshopDirector: Ben CrowderCast: Penny Ashton \nContent AdvisoryMild Innuendo\, Audience Participation\, Solo Performance
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/htdhin5sp9-promise-and-promiscuity-a-new-musical-by-jane-austen-and-penny-ashton/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:ATCO Performing Arts Centre\, 1371 Hastings Crescent Se\, Calgary\, Ab\, t2g 4c8
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T235959
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260709T000239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000239Z
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SUMMARY:American’t
DESCRIPTION:American’t written & performed by Jon Bennett  \nJon Bennett is a world-renowned comedic storyteller and 7-time just for laughs award nominee (Montreal\, 2011-2017). After 20 years in the business\, Jon is recognized as one of the most prolific storyteller-comedians touring today. \n “Bennett is consistently hilarious.” ★★★★★ – edmontonfringe.ca  \nLocation: 101\, 215 14 Ave S.W.\, Calgary\, AB  \n \n\nDoors open at 7 p.m. l Show starts at 7:30 p.m. l No late or re-entry l No washroom access during the show
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/fjjlsxesi-americant/
LOCATION:the theatre\, 101\, 215 14 av sw\, Calgary\, Ab
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T235959
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260717T000320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000320Z
UID:10006848-1786131000-1786147199@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:The $#!T
DESCRIPTION:In the far distant past of 2010\, a Christian boy from Northern Ontario fell in love with a handsome mischievous boy from Virginia. Fifteen years later they’re sharing a hostel in DC when nature calls and while entrapped on the toilet\, he reflects upon the history that lead them from lovers\, to enemies to friends… and maybe back again? But in such a small space\, will one bodily function be enough to shatter whatever romance they have left? \nA story of love\, loss\, lust and lower intestines- the $#!T bares all and shows that sometimes the ones who stick around can be the ones you least expect. \nPlaywright: Matti McLean \nDirector: Damon Bradley Jang \nCast: Matti McLean \nContent Advisory: \nNudity\, Sexual Content\, Adult Language\, Drug Use\, Awkward Topics\, Solo Performance
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/khlkgwntim-the-dollart-occ-17869/
LOCATION:BLOX Arts Centre\, 834 11 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2R 0E5
CATEGORIES:Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T235959
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260717T000330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000330Z
UID:10006868-1786132800-1786147199@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:BYOB
DESCRIPTION:Madison’s baby shower was supposed to be calm\, classy\, and chaos-free. Instead\, she’s dodging her drunk best friend\, bickering aunts\, an intrusive neighbour\, and an unexpected stripper. As uninvited guests arrive\, her hopes for the party unravel faster than the streamers. Between baby games gone wrong\, family secrets flying like confetti\, and spilled drinks\, Madison hits her breaking point. But in the aftermath of the chaos\, fallen cake\, torn streamers\, and emotional meltdowns\, Madison’s unconventional tribe pulls together. No amount of planning can prepare her for motherhood but sometimes the messiest moments make the best memories. \nPlaywright: Sya SenDirector: Hannah YurubCast: Alex Meyer\, Andrea Vazquez\, Andy Stefanato\, Denise Vaile\, Emily Sharp\, Giselle Kee Wilson\, Hanna Hess\, Joseph Fernando\, Mark Edwards\, Patsy McNish\, and Rose Bene. \nContent Advisory:References to drug and alcohol consumption and partial nudity.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/mrrfg14noe-byob-occ-17880/
LOCATION:Theatre 1308\, 1308 Edmonton Trail Ne\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2E 3K7
CATEGORIES:Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T221500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T234500
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260709T000248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000249Z
UID:10006590-1786140900-1786146300@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Mini Poetry Slam at the Calgary Fringe
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the third annual mini Poetry Slam at Calgary Fringe Festival this summer! Hosted by Calgary Poetry Slam’s Matt Miller. \nThis is a mini version of the Calgary Poetry Slam. Six performers will be selected by random draw and will each read two poems (3 minutes max.) The poet with the highest combined score after two rounds will be the winner! \nCash prizes! First place gets $100 | Second place gets $50 \nTicket sale proceeds go to the Writers’ Guild of Alberta and the Calgary Poetry Slam
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/qmve_icav-mini-poetry-slam-at-the-calgary-fringe/
LOCATION:Festival Hall\, 1215 10 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 0W6
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260807T235959
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260718T000537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T000537Z
UID:10007236-1786141800-1786147199@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Couch Surfing
DESCRIPTION:Much like friends hanging out on the couch\, Couch Surfing is improvisers making you laugh\, getting real\, and being weird. Taking words of inspiration from the audience\, the performers will create worlds and characters that will surprise even them. Playing out funny situations\, singing goofy songs\, and finding little games\, you will feel like you are in on the inside jokes created right in front of you. Best part? It’s different every night. Come hang out with us and see what shenanigans we get up to! \nImprov Cast: Alex Stafford\, Brian Gashgarian\, Karlyn Morris\, Katy Welch\, Mark Laws\, Jordan Lane\, Joseph McManus\, Josh England\, Kat Arifin \nContent AdvisoryCartoonish Violence\, Sexual Content\, Adult Language\, Religious Content\, Audience Participation
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/dcslirg3sa-couch-surfing-occ-18020/
LOCATION:BLOX Arts Centre\, 834 11 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2R 0E5
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Theatre & performing arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260702T000024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T000024Z
UID:10005575-1786147200-1786233599@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/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260708T000553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T000553Z
UID:10006481-1786147200-1786233599@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Calgary Fringe Theatre Festival
DESCRIPTION:Calgary’s favourite summer theatre festival is back! The Calgary Fringe Theatre Festival unfolds over nine vibrant days beginning on the Friday of the August long weekend\, showcasing performers from around the world. All the acts are selected by random draw or by first come\, first served basis with 100% of the ticket price (excluding taxes and ticketing surcharges) goes directly back to the artists. Anything Goes Theatre at its finest! \n \nAudiences can choose their own Fringe adventure with a wide range of live indoor theatre productions\, each crafted to surprise\, inspire\, and entertain. \n \nAfter the final curtain each day\, special events and activities keep the energy soaring\, offering even more chances to connect and celebrate. \n \nFor those who prefer to enjoy the shows from home\, recordings of live performances are available mid-run of the Festival for on demand viewing\, making it easy to experience the Fringe on any schedule. \n \nOn July 1\, head over to our website for full show details and ticket bookings.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/ggnut6oaab-calgary-fringe-theatre-festival/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Calgary\, Calgary
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Festivals & events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Fringe":MAILTO:info@calgaryfringe.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260709T000233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000233Z
UID:10006586-1786147200-1786233599@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Design Week Calgary 2026
DESCRIPTION:Design Week Calgary is a city-wide festival celebrating the impact of design on everyday life. Featuring talks\, exhibitions\, tours\, workshops\, film screenings\, and community events\, the festival brings together designers\, artists\, businesses\, and the public to explore ideas shaping Calgary’s future. \n \nThis year’s theme\, In Tune\, explores the rhythms of the city around us—its sounds\, spaces\, people\, and everyday experiences. Through diverse programming\, Design Week Calgary examines how design helps us notice what is often overlooked\, revealing new connections between the built world and the lives we lead. \n \nWhat to Expect \n\nTalks and panel discussions with designers\, artists\, architects\, and city builders\nWorkshops and hands-on learning experiences\nExhibitions\, installations\, and public art activations\nFilm screenings and storytelling events\nStudio tours and behind-the-scenes experiences\nNetworking events and community gatherings\nOpportunities to engage with Calgary’s creative industries and cultural leaders
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/grlb-0s0opf-design-week-calgary-2026/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 St Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 2C4
CATEGORIES:Education,Festivals & events,Industry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Design Talks Institute (d.talks)":MAILTO:hello@dtalks.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260718T000559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T000600Z
UID:10007259-1786147200-1786233599@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/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Beltline\, Calgary
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Festivals & events,Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260630T000231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T000231Z
UID:10005349-1786183200-1786190400@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Urban Beekeeping Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get your garden buzzing by learning about the basics of bees! Get decked out in beekeeping gear and join ABC Bees owner and operator Eliese Watson for a hive tour of the bees here in The Confluence Garden. This two-hour workshop will cover all of the different aspects of setting up bee hives and how to care for them in an inner city location. \nWhether you’re a beginner wanting to explore beekeeping or looking to just spend more time with bees\, meet us outside for an educational day with the bees!
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/wqgj5uonc-urban-beekeeping-workshop-occ-16731/
LOCATION:The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland\, 750 9 Avenue Southeast\, Calgary\, T2G 5E1
CATEGORIES:Education,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260808T153000
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260703T000340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000143Z
UID:10005710-1786183200-1786203000@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/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Stephen Avenue Walk\, 340 8 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, T2P 1C1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260709T000103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000103Z
UID:10006543-1786183200-1786208400@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/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Christine Klassen Gallery\, Suite #200\, Calgary\, Ab
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260808T220000
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260714T000044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T000013Z
UID:10006745-1786186800-1786226400@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/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:311 8 Street SW\, 311 8 Street Sw\, Calgary
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Festivals & events,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260808T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260808T143000
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260709T000250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000250Z
UID:10006591-1786188600-1786199400@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:PlayLab: DIY Sound Factory
DESCRIPTION:In PlayLab\, young participants become sound scientists as they create simple DIY instruments like shakers and “sound sandwiches” using everyday materials. \nThrough play and experimentation\, kids explore ideas like vibration\, rhythm\, and volume while turning ordinary materials into instruments they can use right away. \nDesigned for ages 5-9\, DIY Sound Factory is all about curiosity\, creativity\, and discovering how music can be made from almost anything. \nAbout PlayLabPlayLab is a hands-on sound playground where young visitors can discover how music works. With interactive stations that feature strings\, wind\, percussion\, and electronic instruments\, kids experiment with the building blocks of sound—pitch\, volume\, timbre\, and vibration. Pluck a string\, strike a drum\, blow into an organ\, or shape sound on a synth to hear how instruments create their unique voices. Designed for curiosity and creativity\, PlayLab encourages visitors to listen closely\, explore freely\, and learn how musicians turn sound into music.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/5b0nluqmb-playlab-diy-sound-factory/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, 850 4 St SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0L8
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260808T163000
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260717T000232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000232Z
UID:10006830-1786190400-1786206600@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Jingle Cone Keychain Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever heard the twinkling of the jingle dress and wanted to know how they’re made? The jingle cones behind the iconic sound have been made from repurposed and recycled materials since at least the 18th century. Historically used as decoration on clothing and jewelry\, now they typically adorn beautiful jingle dresses at powwows. \nIn this workshop\, Saulteaux-Métis artist Rey-J Horsefall and Métis artist Arlan LaVallee-Nairn will teach guests the historical and modern Indigenous use of jingle cones. Using metalsmithing and cold smithing techniques\, Rey-J and Arlan will walk you through the hands-on process of cutting and shaping jingle cones to create a unique jingle cone keychain. \nWorkshop includes materials\, instruction\, and admission to The Confluence Cultural Centre.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/rl-edmkeua-jingle-cone-keychain-workshop-occ-17860/
LOCATION:The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland\, 750 9 Avenue Southeast\, Calgary\, T2G 5E1
CATEGORIES:Education,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260721T235310
CREATED:20260708T000653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000252Z
UID:10006498-1786197600-1786204800@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Lantern Peace Festival - Global Crossroad
DESCRIPTION:Lantern Peace Festival brings together local artistry and global advocacy with a captivating lineup featuring book talks by former child soldier James Mathiang and community builder Dr. Arthur Clark\, alongside insights from Rights to Learn Afghanistan Senior Director Murwarid Ziayee. The stage will come alive with cultural showcases by the Calgary Okinawan Club and the Calgary Vietnamese Women’s Association\, as well as a performance by Indigenous singer-songwriter Dorothy Walker.  \n \nAt the Children’s Global Crossroad\, children can explore traditional games from cultures including India\, Japan\, Ukraine\, the Philippines\, and Vietnam. Join us to listen\, learn\, and connect. Concurrent events: Exhibitions of the finalists of the “Calgary International Contest for Young Artists” and “Building A Culture of Peace Exhibition”.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/yrynj4bj2km-lantern-peace-festival-global-crossroad/
LOCATION:Devonian Gardens\, 4 floor317 7 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, T2P 0W4
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Floating Lanterns for Peace":MAILTO:floatinglanternpeace@gmail.com
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