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SUMMARY:Sled Island Music & Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The first wave of Sled Island 2026 artists is here!\n\nJoining Sled Island’s previously announced guest curator\, clipping.\, is English chamber folk ensemble Black Country\, New Road\, revered Canadian pop project HOMESHAKE\, LA synth punks Sextile\, fuzzy indie rock outfit feeble little horse\, outlandish egg punk group Snõõper\, lo-fi post-punk duo Sweeping Promises\, NYC-based ambient pioneer Laraaji\, and genre-bending dream pop artist Salami Rose Joe Louis (signed to Flying Lotus’ record label\, Brainfeeder).  
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/f4z6tag3l-sled-island-music-and-arts-festival/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:Various Venues\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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SUMMARY:FIFA World Cup 2026: USA vs AUSTRALIA
DESCRIPTION:World Cup 2026 Opening Round Live on the BIG screens at the Ship USA vs AUSTRALIA \n \n(Doors 11:00am)   \nThis game is  “Minors Friendly” \n#SoccerAtTheShip #WorldCupHeadquartersYYC
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ixk9u5koi-fifa-world-cup-2026-usa-vs-australia/
LOCATION:Ship & Anchor Pub
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Art Space Only!
DESCRIPTION:No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come by and create with the free to use art supplies & instruments. We have paint\, collage\, textiles\, board games\, guitars\, pianos\, drum-kit\, clay and more!   \nCome hang out\, make art & socialize!   \n– Free admission\n– All Ages/Family-Friendly\n– Click here to see our drop-in art space hours!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/9vtyd4us7-drop-in-art-space-only/
LOCATION:Alcove Core\, 244 7 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 0W6
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SUMMARY:Sled Island and Black Pride YYC present: DijahSB\, Ice Tha One\, Tea Fannie and more
DESCRIPTION:DijahSBFormerly known as Kzaraw\, DijahSB deals in a jazzy take on hip-hop that is putting Toronto’s rap scene on the map. With breezy bars and earnest wordplay\, their 2024 album\, The Flower That Knew\, was longlisted for the Polaris Music Prize\, and serves as the perfect entry point to DijahSB’s musical garden.  \n\nIce Tha One\nWith roots based in R&B\, soul and hip-hop\, Toronto-based vocalist\, emcee and songwriter Ice Tha One delivers raw lyricism with an all-too-smooth melody. Start with her latest release\, MONSTAR DELUXE\, and lock in for scintillating vibes that will have your mood elevated\, senses heightened and energy stimulated like nothing else. \nTea Fannie\nBold and genre-bending\, Tea Fannie blends hip-hop\, soul and wit into fearless storytelling. Known for her clever lyricism and unapologetic vibes\, she turns life’s highs and lows into beats that hit hard and linger longer. Basically\, if she’s on stage\, you’re in for a good time whether you’re ready or not.(un)decidedBorn out of a love for sharing cultural and musical ideas\, (un)decided blends hip-hop\, Afrobeats\, funk\, jazz\, neo-soul\, and so much more into a delightfully jammy gumbo. Their shows are bouncy\, and their connection onstage is palpable\, making their set one of Sled Island’s guaranteed good times.\n\nImportant info:Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.Upon entering a festival venue\, the passholder agrees to being photographed\, filmed or recorded in that venue\, and agrees to the publication\, reproduction\, distribution and broadcast of all photographs\, video or other recordings of the passholder’s voice or likeness without further notice or compensation in any publicity\, advertisement or other publication carried-out by\, or on behalf of\, Sled Island and in perpetuity in any manner and media whatsoever\, including print\, broadcast or internet.\nEveryone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Island. All festival attendees must abide by Sled Island’s safer spaces and inclusion policy and agree to the code of conduct\, which can be found at SledIsland.com/SaferSpaces.All passes and tickets are non-refundable. \nAbout Sled Island:Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary\, Alberta that brings together a community of music\, comedy and art with over 25\,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information\, visit SledIsland.com.\nSled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta\, which includes the Siksika\, the Piikani\, the Kainai\, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations\, including the Chiniki\, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ghfhy6jyg-sled-island-and-black-pride-yyc-present-dijahsb-ice-tha-one-tea-fannie-and-more/
LOCATION:BLOX Arts Centre\, 834 11 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0E5
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SUMMARY:Alcove Flea - Stampede Edition
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for some YEEHAWING and HOWDYING! We are bringing in local secondhand vendors\, curating your next Stampede outfit! Find some previously loved\, denim\, leather\, plaid\, and more!  \n– Drop-in\, no registration required\n– All Ages\n– Free Admission \n* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible\, and has a few steps to enter
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/edfx3a9-0-alcove-flea-stampede-edition/
LOCATION:Alcove Beltline\, 1040 8 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2R 1K2
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