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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://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/qvvonebdk-get-ready-for-the-ultimate-summer-challenge/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822
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SUMMARY:Play On! 2026: One Nation
DESCRIPTION:Some of the best hockey memories don’t happen in arenas. \nThey happen on the street. \nFrom August 20-22\, 2026\, downtown Calgary will become the gathering place for players\, families\, and fans from across Canada as we come together to celebrate the game that connects us all. \nOur goal is to bring 300 teams together and to hold the largest street hockey event in Canada since 2017.But Road to 300 isn’t really about the number. It’s about the people behind it. Every registration brings us one step closer to the goal. Every team that signs up helps turn a challenge into a reality.300 teams. Ten city blocks. One unforgettable weekend. \nWhether you’re lacing up your shoes\, giving back to the community\, or helping keep the games running smoothly\, there’s a place for everyone at One Nation. \nPlease complete registration by August 16\, 2026. \nPlay On! One Nation takes place over three days in Downtown Calgary and follows a slightly different format than our traditional tournaments. Here’s a general overview of what your team can expect throughout the event.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ovpq6tlee-play-on-2026-one-nation/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Barclay Parade Southwest\, Barclay Parade SW\, Calgary\, T2P
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Sports & fitness
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SUMMARY:Minto Cup 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Minto Cup is emblematic of the National Junior ‘A’ Lacrosse Champions of Canada. \n\nThe Minto Cup has a storied history dating back over a century. From its inception in 1901 to the present day\, this trophy has witnessed fierce battles\, remarkable feats\, and the emergence of future lacrosse stars.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/a0sdnfwrbc-minto-cup-2026/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Max Bell Centre\, 1001 Barlow Trail Se\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2E 6S2
CATEGORIES:Sports & fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260822T140000
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SUMMARY:PlayLab: Rattle and Strum
DESCRIPTION:Join children’s music duo Rattle and Strum for live music in PlayLab. \nSet times: 11 a.m.\, 12 p.m.\, and 1 p.m..  \nAbout Rattle and Strum\nRattle and Strum is a children’s music duo based in Calgary\, Canada. Known for their engaging live shows and catchy tunes that appeal to children and their grownups\, they make new friends and fans everywhere they go. \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. \nPlayLab is made possible with support from the Alberta Museums Association and the Radomski Foundation. \nBackbeat weekend programming is supported by CIBC.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/tdroqde-fl-playlab-rattle-and-strum/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, 850 4 St SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0L8
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260822T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260822T163000
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SUMMARY:CIBC Backbeat: Bow & Tell with James Watson
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike! Presented by Jubilee Arts in partnership with the National Music Centre\, and featuring live performances alongside guided instruction from professional violinists\, including musicians from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra\, this interactive program invites children of all ages and skill levels to step into the world of music-making.  \nPlayLab 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://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/luvt_opxf-cibc-backbeat-bow-and-tell-with-james-watson/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, 850 4 St SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0L8
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260822T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260822T220000
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SUMMARY:4th Street Night Market
DESCRIPTION: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)
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/xnycynewf-4th-street-night-market-occ-9385/
LOCATION:Central Memorial Park\, 1221 2 St Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0W9
CATEGORIES:Shopping & markets
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260822T235959
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SUMMARY:Locked Zoo: Havoc in the Highlands (18+)
DESCRIPTION:Your team has been dispatched to the highlands of Bhutan to investigate a wildlife relay station that fell silent after a strange final broadcast. Something appears to have radically altered the behaviour of the area’s snow leopards\, Sichuan takin\, and red pandas.  \nWith dinner boxes included in your ticket\, you’ll be fuelled as you puzzle your way through this after-hours adventure through the zoo.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/jwuyc4bk-locked-zoo-havoc-in-the-highlands-18/
LOCATION:Calgary Zoo\, 1300 Zoo Rd Ne\, Calgary\, T2E 7V6
CATEGORIES:Education,Food & drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260709T000527Z
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SUMMARY:Home Residency - Artist Talk with Jona Redwood and Yu Chen
DESCRIPTION:FREE\, please register  \nJoin HOME Residency artists Jona Redwood and Yu Chen for an artist talk exploring identity\, belonging\, cultural memory\, and the personal meanings carried through handcrafted objects and portraiture. Jona will share their practice creating dreamcatchers\, jewelry\, and interactive craft experiences as intentional forms of grounding\, self-expression\, mindfulness\, and connection. Yu Chen will speak about her oil painting practice\, which uses portraiture and traditional attire to explore immigrant identity\, cultural exchange\, and collaboration. Together\, the artists will reflect on how art can hold personal stories\, honour cultural meaning\, and create space for connection across lived experiences. \nThis is part of the HOME residency in July/August 2026 and gratefully funded by Calgary Arts Development.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/gciyoal83-home-residency-artist-talk-with-jona-redwood-and-yu-chen/
LOCATION:Sparrow Artspace\, 36 4 Street Northeast\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2E 5A8
CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260822T220000
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SUMMARY:NMC Presents — The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Relive a defining moment in Canadian music history with the CBC rebroadcast of 2016’s The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration at Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre. \nCaptured live in Kingston\, Ontario\, this unforgettable performance marks the final tour appearance of The Tragically Hip and frontman Gord Downie. More than a concert\, it became a shared national experience\, uniting millions in a powerful tribute to music\, memory\, and identity. \nWhether you’re revisiting the emotion or discovering it for the first time\, this rebroadcast offers a chance to witness the raw energy\, poetic storytelling\, and deep connection that made this farewell performance truly historic. \nFor an elevated experience\, add a special three-course dinner at the King Eddy before the show.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/q8jzrk84mv-nmc-presents-the-tragically-hip-a-national-celebration/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, 850 4 Street Southeast\, Calgary\, T2G 1R1
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260822T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260822T210000
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SUMMARY:Nick Callas
DESCRIPTION:Nick Callas is an NYC based stand up comic. He is a regular at the Comedy Cellar and frequents the top NYC comedy clubs. He’s opened for SNL’s Colin Jost\, Dana Carvey and Tracy Morgan. On Television\, Nick starred in Music Choice’s Questionable Choices and was featured on NY’s Funniest for NBC’s SeeSo. Nick hosted MTV’s One Shining Moment\, and his impressions\, original characters and physical comedy have landed him multiple 8H SNL Screen Tests with Lorne Michaels. Nick has created digital shorts for Comedy Central and Cracked.  \nAs an actor Nick appeared in Jennifer Esposito’s FEATURE FILM\, Fresh Kills\, which debuted at the TriBeca Film Festival in NYC and starred as the lead in both JAMS and At Midnight which featured in San Francisco’s International Film Festival.He is a cast member and cofounder of American High Shorts which has grossed hundreds of thousands of views and followers on TikTok\, Instagram\, and YouTube.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/3qyeibvp-nick-callas/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Comedy Cave\, 1020 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1J2
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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