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SUMMARY:Sled Island Opening Party + Poster Show Launch
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Poster Show returns\, with the opening reception happening during the opening party at Sled Village! A vital part of Sled Island since its inaugural year\, the Sled Island Poster Show pairs local artists with musicians playing the festival to create limited-edition\, hand silk-screened posters by Burnt Toast Studio. Artists include Sn​õ​õ​per\, Black Country\, New Road\, illuminati hotties\, billy woods\, clipping.\, Etran de L’Aïr and HOMESHAKE. Posters will be on display and for purchase. \nPoster illustrators include: Lisa Davies\, Katie Green\, Matthew Springer\, Misa Storkova\, Nicole Shah\, Noah Milo and Tyler Wong. Important info:Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\nUpon 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.Sled 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/pj6iggctza-sled-island-opening-party-poster-show-launch/
LOCATION:Sled Island Music & Arts Festival\, 131 6 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1M6
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260617T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260617T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033424
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SUMMARY:Cypher Club YYC
DESCRIPTION:Come join the vibe and freestyle with us every month at Cypher Club! Everyone is welcome – rappers\, producers\, singers\, poets and artists – to share your voice on the mic at our open Cypher featuring local DJs on the decks.BEATS. BARS. COMMUNITY. \n-This event is put on by Cypher Club YYC. For any inquiries\, please contact Zoe.– Drop-in\, no registration. All ages.– Free to attend! Donations accepted to support Cypher Club.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/aw4qqjdtx-cypher-club-yyc/
LOCATION:Alcove Centre for the Arts\, 244 7 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 0X4
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Music & concerts,Theatre & performing arts
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SUMMARY:Sled Island presents: Horse Rider\, Bluffing\, Aladean Kheroufi and Lushings
DESCRIPTION:Horse RiderIf you squint hard enough\, you can try to slot them into the “emo” label\, but Horse Rider plays neither the stoned math rock nor the emotionally volatile pop-punk that’s been associated with the term in recent years. Instead\, the four-piece creates an intensely melancholic brand of melodic indie rock\, with influences of slowcore\, power pop and more. \nBluffing \nAlways evolving and (contrary to their name) always wearing their heart on their sleeves\, Bluffing is a Calgary three-piece forging introspective indie rock with post-punk\, emo\, and shoegazey influences. Their contemplative sound blends slacker rock grit with hypnotic grooves and candid lyricism. Check out their two self-released EPs and get hyped for their upcoming full-length.\n  Aladean KheroufiA veteran of the “making it work” school of music making\, Aladean Kheroufi records in improvised spaces with borrowed microphones and a minimalist\, low-volume sound that will be instantly familiar to fans of Vulfpeck. He writes songs that are idiosyncratic\, soulful and devastating\, with a glass half-full optimism that turns heartbreak into melancholy party anthems.\n  Lushings\nChanneling ’90s alternative rock into layered soundscapes that feel both intimate and expansive\, Lushings was initially shaped by their shared influence within Calgary’s music scene and have since become a familiar presence at Sled Island. Weaving hazy melodies through walls of heavy guitar\, their live sets are immersive and unfiltered. \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/6mrd6q3wt-sled-island-presents-horse-rider-bluffing-aladean-kheroufi-and-lushings/
LOCATION:GULBAR\, 636 10 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 1C3
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260617T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260617T223000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033424
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SUMMARY:Sled Island and Absolute Underground present: Suffering Hour\, Milkmaid and Old Mound
DESCRIPTION:Suffering HourPitch-black metal trio Suffering Hour plumb the depths of depravity for an avant-garde take on extreme music. Their sound features goth intonations\, primal howls\, and even touches of thrash metal on their latest EP\, Impending Rebirth. With thunderous riffs born in the pits of hell\, Suffering Hour is one of the heaviest shows at Sled Island this year. \n\nMilkmaid\nExisting at the edges of heaviness and restraint\, Milkmaid is an all-female doom/sludge trio inspired by the isolation of the prairies. After witnessing the sheer power of Seattle sludge band MUÑECA at Sled Island last year\, Milkmaid found new motivation to represent the genre in 2026\, with hopes of encouraging more women to explore their metal side.\n\nOld Mound\nStream-of-consciousness lyrics\, gliding freak vocals and fuzzed out minimalist bass riffs rule the psychic landscape of Old Mound\, a witchy post-metal project fronted by Wes Christiansen. Meditative and uncanny\, this solo endeavour plies the queer trauma prairie landscapes of Southern Alberta with old haunts to emerge supreme with new wisdom and oracular vision. Important 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/pho-3etf2-sled-island-and-absolute-underground-present-suffering-hour-milkmaid-and-old-mound/
LOCATION:BLOX Arts Centre\, 834 11 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0E5
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260617T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260617T233000
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SUMMARY:Sled Island presents: Spank Williams\, Forest Ray\, Virgo Rising and more
DESCRIPTION:Spank WilliamsA high-energy cow-punk five-piece originally from Merritt\, BC\, Spank Williams pulls as much from James Brown and Tom Waits as they do from Hank Williams and George Jones. The group claims to lack capabilities in singing and songwriting\, but this is easily disputed by their impressive musicianship\, good-time inducing performances and knee-slapping shenanigans. \nForest RaySeattle-based folk n’ roll group Forest Ray has been described as “spaced-out\, down to earth” and “Brit-pop gone country\,” and through a consistent touring and recording schedule\, they have become one of Seattle’s most known active bands. Their sixth studio album\, Windfucker (Jebivjetar)\, was released in January 2024.\nVirgo Rising\nShimmering with knotty arrangements\, heartfelt storytelling and a luminous sense of depth\, Virgo Rising blends intimate bedroom pop with electrifying indie rock. With their EPs Sixteenth Sapphire and Vampyre Year earning critical praise\, stay tuned for their debut full-length album slated for release in the fall of 2026.\nThe Rifle County PlayersEmerging as an experiment to indulge in a genre outside of their musical comfort zones\, The Rifle County Players cut their teeth with country classic covers and have since transformed into a Calgary mainstay with a growing original catalogue. Check out their latest release “22-X Rated” – the first single off their upcoming album expected in 2026.\nImportant info: Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\nUpon 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/vmviajrjm-sled-island-presents-spank-williams-forest-ray-virgo-rising-and-more/
LOCATION:Pin-Bar\, 501 17 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2S 0A9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260617T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260617T233000
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SUMMARY:Sled Island and CKXU present: Julius Sumner Miller\, Astrology Girl\, VIBES and more
DESCRIPTION:Julius Sumner Miller\nBlazing their own path in the punk rock world since 2013\, Julius Sumner Miller is a raucous five-piece with five albums under their belt\, and a high adrenaline show that needs to be experienced live. JSM covers the mundane to the arcane; sometimes personal\, sometimes partying\, sometimes political\, it’s all on the table.\n\nAstrology Girl\nBridging the gap between Midwest emo and the Warped Tour punk scene\, Astrology Girl delivers a nostalgic\, diverse selection of songs on their 2024 self-titled EP. Their Sled appearance that same year was a banger\, so strap in for an abundance of sad chords for pit villains this year. \n\nVIBES\nFormed in 2014\, VIBES has become a staple of Alberta’s hardcore scene. The group blends skate-punk and metal influences with five-part vocal attacks\, thunderous drums\, and rapid-fire lyrics tackling political injustice\, harm reduction and personal growth. Start with their latest album\, Baseball Bat to the Worlds End.\n\nRebel Grrrlz\nEmerging from Calgary’s all‑ages underground\, this five‑piece riot punk outfit delivers loud\, fast bursts of teenage angst and socially charged lyrics. Their 2025 included appearances at Purple City\, SoundOff Summit\, and on the Coca-Cola Stage at the Calgary Stampede. Plus\, the release of their snarling debut EP We’re Gonna Eat Your Soul.\n \nImportant info: Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\n\nUpon 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.\n\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.\nAll passes and tickets are non-refundable. \n\nAbout Sled Island:\nSled 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.\n\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/ztsfwv_eg-sled-island-and-ckxu-present-julius-sumner-miller-astrology-girl-vibes-and-more/
LOCATION:Loophole Coffee Bar\, 1040 8 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 1J2
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260617T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260617T230000
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SUMMARY:Sled Island and The Gauntlet present: Lil Mariko\, Tanajah\, Sloosh and more
DESCRIPTION:Lil MarikoKatherine “Lil Mariko” Zhang is a Chinese‑Japanese‑American rapper who turns hyperpop\, trap metal\, and electronic chaos into unhinged anthems. After screaming her way to virality with the song “Where’s My Juul??\,” she’s refined her razor‑sharp aesthetic and meme‑born energy into potent sonic whiplash. Don’t miss her debut Canadian performance at Sled Island.  \nSlooshThe combination of two longstanding solo projects (BOOSH and SlowScan)\, Sloosh has 25 years of experience making electronic music on Gameboys and tiny machines. With the addition of Metro Kit on vocals and Jordin on drums\, this experimental four-piece is a re-imagination of over a decade’s worth of combined effort to make something truly unique.\nTanajahInitially hailing from Maryland and building a loyal fanbase in Denmark\, hip-hop artist Tanajah has developed a unique cross-cultural sound with depth and edge. Her performances are dynamic\, immersive\, and rooted in connection\, inviting listeners into her world with authenticity and purpose. Whether backed by hard-hitting production or more melodic textures\, she delivers each song with intention and emotional clarity.\n\nTheiaAward-winning Māori artist Theia makes trailblazing alternative music with ethereal folk\, Indigenous soul\, art rock and pop influences. A fierce proponent for Indigenous rights\, she is celebrated for using music as a vehicle to ignite change. Onstage\, she’s magnetic; challenging you to feel\, think and let go all at once.\nSunflower MedicineCombining the powers of two incredible and distinct DJs\, this Two-Spirit duo is the definition of synergy. Featuring the electronic\, dubstep\, UKG and DnB contributions of bass producer Skye Pinay (AKA Sunflower Dreams) alongside the old school hip-hop and electric powwow of DJ/emcee Sarah Good Medicine\, these two sisters come together to command any crowd as Sunflower Medicine.\nImportant info: Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\nUpon 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/5ixmfxzxx-sled-island-and-the-gauntlet-present-lil-mariko-tanajah-sloosh-and-more/
LOCATION:Commonwealth Bar and Stage\, 731 10 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M1
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T193000
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SUMMARY:Sled Island presents: Sick Puppy\, schoolyard\, Invisible Hand and ENTWINE
DESCRIPTION:Sick PuppyOtherwise known as your girlfriend’s favourite band\, Sick Puppy began as three friends playing hardcore mid-pandemic but quickly progressed with the release of their debut tape Haunt The Hill and a supporting tour in 2022. Jump to 2026 and we find the band with an upcoming LP\, a second guitarist\, and a drive to expand upon their hardcore roots. \nschoolyardCreating an irresistible alt-punk racket that rides the line between noise and melody\, schoolyard captures raw energy and emotion in their dynamic sound. Driven by a passion for blending diverse genres\, the three-piece merges a gritty garage rock vibe with indie and punk influences\, resulting in something that feels both fresh and nostalgic.\n  ​​Invisible HandPolitically charged and quick to the punch\, Invisible Hand is an East Coast hardcore band that rejects breakdowns in favour of pure intensity. With their self-titled debut released last June and an EP on the way\, this hard-hitting trio is ready to bring the noise to Sled Island.\nENTWINEInitially formed with the sole intention of being a scary band to pad out hardcore bills\, ENTWINE has since developed into so much more. The heavy four-piece (featuring members of Abrupt Decay\, Killing of a Sacred Deer\, and Satanic Tea Co.) now describe the project as “a love letter to ‘90s mathcore/metalcore and Y2K-era media.” Important info: Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\nUpon 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/uikjqyudu-sled-island-presents-sick-puppy-schoolyard-invisible-hand-and-entwine/
LOCATION:Sloth Records\, 736b 17 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2S 0B7
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033424
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SUMMARY:Jam Session ft ZHE the Free
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 – 9pm. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week’s jam is hosted by ZHE the Free! \n– Drop-in\, no registration required.\n– Free admission\n– All Ages\n– It’s a lively event\, with high decibel levels!\n– Complimentary Ear Plugs & quiet rooms are available. \nThis program is graciously funded by City of Calgary.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/hk5np30tg-jam-session-ft-zhe-the-free/
LOCATION:Alcove Core\, 244 7 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 0W6
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T230000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033424
CREATED:20260529T145437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140934Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island presents: Gus Englehorn\, Virgo Rising\, l.n. baba and Hermitess
DESCRIPTION:Gus EnglehornA former pro snowboarder reborn as a nomadic psych-pop prophet\, Gus Englehorn has lived a rollercoaster life that reads like one of the fantastical fables that fill his songbook. His third album\, 2026’s The Hornbook\, magically transmutes the entire history of 20th century rock and roll into an alien transmission from the future. \nVirgo Rising \nShimmering with knotty arrangements\, heartfelt storytelling and a luminous sense of depth\, Virgo Rising blends intimate bedroom pop with electrifying indie rock. With their EPs Sixteenth Sapphire and Vampyre Year earning critical praise\, stay tuned for their debut full-length album slated for release in the fall of 2026. \nl.n. babaThe moniker of Edmonton-based singer-songwriter Keanan Swan-Azmon\, l.n. baba is inspired by oddball songwriters like Jonathan Richman and Arthur Russell. He embraces imperfection\, crafting homemade songs characterized by intricate guitar work\, witty wordplay\, and his distinct baritone\, which you can hear for yourself on his debut album\, Rubber Eye.\nHermitess\nSelf-described as an aging and slightly reclusive witch dreaming simultaneously in music and images\, Hermitess is the longstanding musical project of harpist/vocalist Jennifer Crighton. Taking stage in a solo performance this year\, expect sonically layered orchestral textures\, harmonic voices\, and pedal-driven magic\, all conjuring a fleeting fever dream.\nImportant info: Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\nUpon 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/unefzyquc-sled-island-presents-gus-englehorn-virgo-rising-ln-baba-and-hermitess/
LOCATION:GULBAR\, 636 10 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 1C3
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T233000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033424
CREATED:20260529T130111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140935Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island and CJSW present: Backxwash\, MAGELLA\, Lana Del Rabies and more
DESCRIPTION:BackxwashInfluenced by traditional Zambian music\, industrial metal and experimental hip-hop\, Ashanti Mutinta has carved out a noisy place in Canada’s rising rap scene. After a prior win in 2020\, her most recent album\, Only Dust Remains\, was also considered for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize. Uncompromising\, unpredictable\, and deeply political; Backxwash is all this\, and so much more.  \n\nMAGELLA\nMontreal-based singer-songwriter MAGELLA carefully blends elements of industrial\, electronic\, experimental and soul\, and combines it with the diasporic blues. With her powerful\, warm tone\, she uses the various colours of her voice to create a sonic canvas\, examining themes of isolation\, identity and resistance.Lana Del RabiesOn Omnipotent Fuck — the second in a planned trilogy of releases — Lana Del Rabies plumbs the depths of spiritually esoteric thought with clanging sounds and relentless industrial drones. Her confrontational\, feral audio assaults hold a dark mirror up to modern pop music. Will you like what you see? Bring earplugs and prepare for sonic possession. \nYolande Laroche\nA familiar face in projects such as Pony Girl and Orchidae\, Canadian Taiwanese artist and producer Yolande Laroche delivers a high-energy performance that melds EDM with haunting pop melodies and raw dynamic vocals. Bringing a commanding presence to the stage while offering audiences a visceral and unapologetic experience\, stay tuned for her upcoming album Run Body Run.\n\nDermabrasion\nGoth duo Dermabrasion have peddled their fleshy post-punk with a deceptively ferocious live show that has landed them supporting slots for the likes of Lydia Lunch RETROVIRUS\, Vision Video\, and Front 242’s Patrick Codenys. With their debut album\, Pain Behaviour\, released on Hand Drawn Dracula in 2024\, the band received rave reviews and solidified their reputation for menace.\n\nVoid Comp\nThe solo project of artist and producer David Julé\, Void Comp fuses electronica\, indie and alternative rock into a uniquely atmospheric sound. Known for lush\, dark production\, the project indulges in hazy synths\, heavy drum machines\, electric baritone guitar\, and warm\, ethereal vocals that feel both intimate and expansive.\nECHTHROS\nPresenting sheer sonic agony in the form of meticulously arranged industrial/power-electronics\, ECHTHROS delivers a central theme of ongoing colonial violence against the Indigenous Peoples of so-called Canada. Their storytelling delivers anguish\, vengeance\, determination\, and celebration through a wall of harsh drone balanced with the calm uneasiness of what is to come next.\nImportant info: Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\nUpon 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/dgjxjnkoi-sled-island-and-cjsw-present-backxwash-magella-lana-del-rabies-and-more/
LOCATION:Commonwealth Bar and Stage\, 731 10 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M1
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T233000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033424
CREATED:20260529T145441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140934Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island presents: Kali Horse\, sundayclub\, APACALDA and Victrix
DESCRIPTION:Kali HorseThe experimental art-rock collaboration of multi-instrumentalist producers Sam Maloney and Desiree Das Gupta\, Kali Horse blends fantasy with harsh realism\, colliding genres with reckless abandon. Their avant-pop whimsicality channels Björk\, while their soaring anthemic moments reflect their rock roots. Their vocal connection? Hypnotic. Check out their latest release\, 2099\, for a sample of what’s to come. \nsundayclubBlurring hazy indie pop with dreamy textures and unfiltered storytelling\, sundayclub’s songcraft doubles as grainy\, glowing snapshots of early adulthood. Formed in rural Manitoba\, the group captures the strange\, beautiful in-between of who you were and who you’re becoming\, sharpening in sound as their sense of self comes into focus.\nAPACALDABorn from the mind of vocalist\, songwriter\, and producer Cassandra Angheluta\, APACALDA deals in goth-tinged indie pop and dark psychedelia. With softly jagged lyrics and moody song production\, she creates a playful\, confrontational\, and charged performance that will have you fashionably brooding all night long.\n  Victrix\nCalgary\, AB\nConnecting the dots between bedroom folk\, chamber pop\, and the darker side of dream pop\, Victrix weaves together the more confessional side of classic songwriting. With a strong penchant for synths\, drum machines\, and tastefully deployed melodic ornamentation\, they betray an abiding interest in the granular details of songcraft and arrangement.\n\nImportant info: Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\nUpon 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/rmilql8er-sled-island-presents-kali-horse-sundayclub-apacalda-and-victrix/
LOCATION:PinBar\, 501 17 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2S 0A9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T233000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033424
CREATED:20260429T173549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140935Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island presents: Granpa (Lucas Abela) + guests
DESCRIPTION:Granpa (Lucas Abela)\nHarsh noise meets bloodcraft when Granpa (Lucas Abela) hits the stage. His free jazz-inspired sounds — achieved by blowing on amplified shards of glass with his mouth (and sometimes bloodying himself in the process) — have toured the world since the ‘90s and were featured on Death Grips’ 2018 album ​​Year of the Snitch. This one-of-a-kind show will be an out-of-body audio experience for the ages.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/9v1jrvwgs-sled-island-presents-granpa-lucas-abela-guests/
LOCATION:BLOX Arts Centre\, 834 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M1
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T235959
DTSTAMP:20260614T033424
CREATED:20260529T151346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140936Z
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SUMMARY:Sextile
DESCRIPTION:Revolving around the machinations of Brady Keehn and Melissa Scaduto\, Sextile’s occult-tinged take on post-punk is a chilly dance party with invites for all. Their latest release\, yes\, please\, slam dances at the edges of drum ‘n bass and acid punk with hooks for days and a propulsive\, fuller sound. Wear something black and get ready to dance.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/cizvca9gx-sextile/
LOCATION:Dickens\, Lower 1000 9 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2Y6
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T183000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033424
CREATED:20260529T151352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140938Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island presents: Plëzher\, Tall Mary\, Cell Press and PERRA
DESCRIPTION:PlëzherBuilt around two bassists\, heavy punk four-piece Plëzher is confrontational\, unfiltered\, and rooted in classic punk grit — tearing through convention and pissing off the patriarchy. Released late last year\, their new self-titled album is 10 songs of raw energy guaranteed to blow your speakers. \nTall Mary\nGender-nonconforming noise rock force Tall Mary channels mystical gay energy through drills\, awls\, and jagged guitars. Their sprawling debut 2LP When Will I Find Something New explores gender and identity under a brutal society. Stirring post-punk\, no wave\, and raw noise into a spellbinding churn\, they’re equal parts construction site\, séance\, and queer liberation.\nCell PressNamed after a Russian prison torture method\, sludge three-piece Cell Press focuses on creating pummeling noisewalls for a dying world. Featuring members from acts like The Great Sabatini\, Architect and The Chariot\, you can find beauty underneath the group’s brutal soundscapes\, but only for those willing to endure the noise.\nPERRACreating art around violence\, sisterhood and catharsis\, five-piece grrrl gang punk band PERRA evokes a wolf-like type of feminist hardcore\, creating a space where ferocity and chaos can make way for solidarity and community. Check out their 2025 double single release LA LA LA / Kathy Acker to prepare for the madness ahead. Important info: Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\nUpon 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/3my5-xdt5-sled-island-presents-plezher-tall-mary-cell-press-and-perra/
LOCATION:Palomino Smokehouse\, 109 7 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 3E6
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033424
CREATED:20260529T151354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140938Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island and Mint Records present: Nora Kelly Band\, Knitting\, Jed Arbour and more
DESCRIPTION:Nora Kelly BandBorn from friends jamming by the train tracks in Montreal’s Mile End neighbourhood\, people flocked to listen and sing along to Nora Kelly Band — until the cops chased them off. NKB’s twist on alt-country delivers haunting harmonies\, rambunctious twang\, and wry lyrics. It’s the perfect backdrop for your next tussle in the hay. knittingWith evocative storytelling and a dry sense of humour\, knitting makes guitar driven\, lyrically introspective indie rock evoking the nostalgia of ‘90s alternative. Their debut album Some Kind of Heaven was released in September 2024 to international critical acclaim\, leading to tours across North America\, Europe and the UK. Their second full-length album is expected in June 2026. \nJed ArbourA self-described “queer\, cathartic\, post-rock listening adventure\,” Jed Arbour shares a generous amount of themselves via their music\, making listeners feel unsettled\, understood\, and self-reflective. A deeply honest and captivating experience\, their music offers a wide range of textures to encompass most moods and worm its way into most eardrums.  \n\nHeaven For RealHelmed by iconoclastic songwriting twins Mark and J. Scott Grundy\, Heaven For Real has existed in many iterations over the past decade; consistently twisting the raw genre materials of pop and rock into perplexingly poetic configurations. Their latest LP Who Died & Made You The Dream? was released on Mint Records in November 2025.\n\nImportant info: Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\nUpon 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/v1pnr8ahq-sled-island-and-mint-records-present-nora-kelly-band-knitting-jed-arbour-and-more/
LOCATION:PinBar\, 501 17 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2S 0A9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033424
CREATED:20260529T151356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140939Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island presents: Kali Horse\, Pnoom\, DOUR and Witch Victim
DESCRIPTION:Kali HorseThe experimental art-rock collaboration of multi-instrumentalist producers Sam Maloney and Desiree Das Gupta\, Kali Horse blends fantasy with harsh realism\, colliding genres with reckless abandon. Their avant-pop whimsicality channels Björk\, while their soaring anthemic moments reflect their rock roots. Their vocal connection? Hypnotic. Check out their latest release\, 2099\, for a sample of what’s to come. \nPnoomSince originating and recording their first EP in 2019\, post-punk four-piece Pnoom have taken Montreal by storm with their shredded riffs and angular rhythms\, inspired by bands like Fugazi and Sonic Youth. They have shared the stage with Tunic\, Cloakroom and Cherubs\, among others\, and toured Canada in 2025 in support of their debut album ENERGY.\nDOURWith an urgent and energetic sound that is both harrowing and authoritative\, this post-punk four-piece have found themselves sharing the stage with the likes of Tropical Fuck Storm\, DZ Deathrays\, Art d’Ecco and more. Now with the release of their debut album\, major city performances\, and their inaugural appearance at Sled Island\, 2026 is the year of DOUR.\nWitch Victim \nWith fuzzed-out guitars\, floating vocals and hypnotic motorik grooves\, Witch Victim crafts a lush psych-shoegaze drift. Humming with quiet tension and warm nostalgia\, the five-piece pulls listeners into a soft\, swirling dreamstate on their latest self-titled release. It’s a slow-building storm; swirling\, immersive\, and leaving behind a trail of reverb.  \n\nImportant info: Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\nUpon 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/03eypxxee-sled-island-presents-kali-horse-pnoom-dour-and-witch-victim/
LOCATION:Palomino Smokehouse\, 109 7 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 3E6
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T220000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033424
CREATED:20260529T151400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140940Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island and Dandy present: Pearly Moon\, His His\, Bad Bodies\, Medusas and more
DESCRIPTION:Pearly MoonWith a sound blending 12-string jangle\, stompbox freakouts and melodic basslines\, Pearly Moon’s tuneful lo-fi psychedelia invites you to turn off your mind\, relax and float downstream. The group has shared stages with fellow psych purveyors Witch Victim\, The Radiation Flowers\, Doom Gong and more\, and are working on a follow-up to their 2024 debut album Tragicomedy. \nHis HisThe recording project of Halifax-based artist Aidan Belo\, His His combines contemporary slacker rock and alt-folk\, coupled with low fidelity analog production to create something that sounds honest and melancholic. Since their first release in 2020\, they’ve exclusively recorded via cassette in an old wooden barn. We can’t wait to hear how it sounds live. \nBad BodiesBorn in 2018\, Bad Bodies got their start jamming away in a snug attic. Combining the feel-good melodies of R&B with indie rock riffs and dreamy pop synths\, they compose songs akin to paintings layered in warm pink\, orange\, and yellow. The resulting soundscapes build tension with confessional lyrics and infectious hooks\, delivering a summer breeze of grooviness.\nMedusasGirls to the front! With feminist lyrics and fierce\, electrifying performances\, Medusas are a youth riot grrrl band from Calgary (and we love to see it)! Inspired by Bikini Kill\, L7 and Joan Jett\, the trio aims to encourage other young people to fight against injustice and stand up for what’s right.\n\nAPACALDABorn from the mind of vocalist\, songwriter\, and producer Cassandra Angheluta\, APACALDA deals in goth-tinged indie pop and dark psychedelia. With softly jagged lyrics and moody song production\, she creates a playful\, confrontational\, and charged performance that will have you fashionably brooding all night long.\nTempsRooted in David Lavoie’s jazz background and Aidan O’Reilly’s post-punk sensibilities\, Temps builds versatile textures and grooves through intertwining stereo guitars\, resulting in angular riffs and technicolor chords. Their latest EP Wayside captures this interplay at its sharpest: jazzy\, pop-leaning and mathy\, with a precise yet unpredictable momentum.\nImportant info: Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times. \n\nUpon 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/psfnzwkjj-sled-island-and-dandy-present-pearly-moon-his-his-bad-bodies-medusas-and-more/
LOCATION:The Dandy Brewing Company And Tasting Room\, 2003 11 St Se\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 3G6
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T223000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033424
CREATED:20260529T151358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140939Z
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SUMMARY:PULSE 15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the BEAST MACHINE Party at 4pm or our 15th Anniversary Battle starting at 6:30pm!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/fwlcxk2ry-pulse-15th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:The GRAND\, 608 1 St SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1M6
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033424
CREATED:20260529T152453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140941Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island and CKUA present: HOMESHAKE\, Sharon Udoh and Wayne Patrick Garrett
DESCRIPTION:HOMESHAKEPeter Sagar splits time between Montreal and a home studio in Toronto these days\, but his hypnagogic pop project HOMESHAKE is deeply rooted in his Albertan upbringing. His discography is full of introspection on his prairies past and anticipation of his continuing musical evolution\, delivered with poppy hooks that infect the mind.Sagar cut his teeth playing guitar for Mac Demarco’s touring band from 2012 to 2014 before debuting his solo project with 2013’s lo-fi gem The Homeshake Tape and a sensual debut full-length LP\, In the Shower\, in 2014. On subsequent releases Midnight Snack (2015) and Fresh Air (2017)\, Sagar expanded the HOMESHAKE sound with synthesizers\, drum machines\, and dreamy R&B soundscapes.For his fourth album\, 2019’s Helium\, Sagar crafted an optimistic indie sound that earned praise from Exclaim! and AllMusic. Following a depressive episode\, he released Under the Weather in ‘21\, his most deeply introspective and vulnerable recording yet. In 2024\, HOMESHAKE unleashed two albums onto the world: CD Wallet\, an alternative exploration of his Edmonton childhood\, and Horsie\, a textural down-tempo trip that embodies Sagar’s “less is more” approach to songwriting and creation. The two records balance each other out\, capturing the bravery of an artist that will explore every sonic corner.HOMESHAKE’s impressive catalogue chronicles a journey of self-interrogation and reflection\, drenched in reverb and expressed with confessional wordplay. This spring\, the journey makes its way back to Alberta\, and Sledders are along for the ride. \n\nSharon Udoh\nA Nigerian‑American pianist who cut her teeth in Pentecostal church services\, Sharon Udoh is exploding in the experimental music sphere. From her music as past moniker Counterfeit Madison to collaborations with clipping.\, she’s a bonafide creative hurricane that can’t be tamed. Her vision of hymnals rewires sacred music and shreds up genre lines to explore the future.\n\nWayne Patrick GarrettInstrumentals that weave worlds of atmospheric fantasy is a primer to Wayne Patrick Garrett’s work. Dive into his debut album\, Marine Life\, which explores the pedal steel guitar as a means of conjuring dreamy soundscapes and expressing abstract emotions\, inviting listeners to get lost in expansive sonic environments.\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.\nAll 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/slja2tvk7-sled-island-and-ckua-present-homeshake-sharon-udoh-and-wayne-patrick-garrett/
LOCATION:Central United Church\, 131 7 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 0W5
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260619T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260619T234500
DTSTAMP:20260614T033424
CREATED:20260529T152500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140942Z
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SUMMARY:Black Country\, New Road
DESCRIPTION:Sled Island Music Festival presents Black Country\, New Road with guests on June 19th!\nDate: Friday\, June 19th\, 2026\nDoors: 6:30PM\n18+ only with valid government issued ID
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/s_bmyvhob-black-country-new-road/
LOCATION:The Palace Theatre\, 219 8th Avenue SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1B7
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260619T193000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033424
CREATED:20260529T130113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140943Z
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SUMMARY:SineMa 2026 — Opening Night: Treasure of the Rice Terraces
DESCRIPTION:Kick off SineMa 2026 with an opening ceremony featuring vibrant Cordillera performances and the screening of Treasure of the Rice Terraces. \nProgram\n7:00 pm – Red Carpet\n7:30 pm – 7:45 pm – Opening Ceremonies / Cordillera music and dances (indigenous performances from Northern Philippines)\n7:45 pm – 9:00 pm – Feature Film Screening\n9:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Feature Film Q&A / Networking \nAbout Treasure of the Rice Terraces\nDirector: Kent Donguines\nWhen a Filipino Canadian filmmaker returns to his homeland to reconnect with his roots\, he learns about the ancient art of Kalinga tattooing from the legendary 108-year-old artist\, Apo Whang-od\, discovering how this once-forgotten tradition has shaped the Filipino identity today. \nRuntime: 75 minutes\nCountry: Canada / Philippines\nLanguage: English\, Tagalog\, Butbut (with English subtitles) \nAbout SineMa 2026\nSineMa 2026 (short for Sine Mabuhay) is a dynamic celebration of multicultural storytelling through film\, spotlighting the voices of Filipino Canadian filmmakers alongside acclaimed works from the Philippines. Hosted at Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, the 2026 edition expands beyond cinema by integrating music and dance into its programming\, reflecting the venue’s creative energy and elevating the audience experience. \nThis year’s festival presents a vibrant convergence of film\, music\, and cultural expression\, positioning SineMa 2026 as a compelling platform for artistic exchange\, community engagement\, and the celebration of Filipino and diasporic identity.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/tz_bh1c_oi-sinema-2026-opening-night-treasure-of-the-rice-terraces/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, 850 4 St SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0L8
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T230000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033424
CREATED:20260529T152503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140944Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island presents: Carissa Gem\, World News\, aniqa dear and Pseudo-antigone
DESCRIPTION:Carissa GemThis Calgary DJ is dropping bass-heavy\, rap-tinged sets loud enough to make you ask “What Will The Neighbours Think?” — which\, fittingly\, is also the name of her show on CJSW 90.9. A Western Canadian bass scene staple\, Carissa is building community (and killer shows) one eardrum at a time. \nWorld NewsLive electronic duo World News combines influences of techno\, house\, alternative and ambient music. Channeled through a live hardware setup of synthesizers\, drum machines and samplers\, the heart of their sound lies in improvisation and live mixing. It’s a memorable experience that blurs the lines between rebellion and euphoria. \n\naniqa dear\nThis experimental art pop project is rooted in queerness\, diasporic identity\, grief\, and the eternal interplay between belonging and isolation. aniqa dear weaves her intricate melodic sensibilities with ever-shifting synth-infused textures and polyrhythms\, resulting in danceable music interlaced with stark vulnerability. Her second genre-bending full-length album is scheduled for release in early 2027.\n\npseudo-antigoneFrom early scrappy artistry to sharply precise music production\, pseudo-antigone is the experimental hyperpop project of philosopher and interdisciplinary artist Simone Atenea Medina Polo. Expect detailed and meticulous sound design that leans into metallic synth textures\, loud fuzzy bass\, and punchy beats\, as found on her last LP Melancholic Melodrama. \n  Important info:\nStart 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/biyqlorti-sled-island-presents-carissa-gem-world-news-aniqa-dear-and-pseudo-antigone/
LOCATION:GULBAR\, 636 10 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 1C3
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260619T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260619T223000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033425
CREATED:20260529T152712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140944Z
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SUMMARY:SineMa 2026 — Opening Night: Treasure of the Rice Terraces copy (1)
DESCRIPTION:Kick off SineMa 2026 with an opening ceremony featuring vibrant Cordillera performances and the screening of Treasure of the Rice Terraces. \nProgram7:00 pm	Red Carpet7:30 pm – 7:45 pm	Opening Ceremonies / Cordillera music and dances (indigenous performances from Northern Philippines)7:45 pm – 9:00 pm	Feature Film Screening 9:00 pm – 9:30 pm	Feature Film Q&A / Networking \nAbout Treasure of the Rice TerracesDirector: Kent Donguines \nWhen a Filipino Canadian filmmaker returns to his homeland to reconnect with his roots\, he learns about the ancient art of Kalinga tattooing from the legendary 108-year-old artist\, Apo Whang-od\, discovering how this once-forgotten tradition has shaped the Filipino identity today. \nRuntime: 75 minutes  \nCountry: Canada / Philippines \nLanguage: English\, Tagalog\, Butbut (with English subtitles) \nAbout SineMa 2026SineMa 2026 (short for Sine Mabuhay) is a dynamic celebration of multicultural storytelling through film\, spotlighting the voices of Filipino Canadian filmmakers alongside acclaimed works from the Philippines. Hosted at Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, the 2026 edition expands beyond cinema by integrating music and dance into its programming\, reflecting the venue’s creative energy and elevating the audience experience. \nThis year’s festival presents a vibrant convergence of film\, music\, and cultural expression\, positioning SineMa 2026 as a compelling platform for artistic exchange\, community engagement\, and the celebration of Filipino and diasporic identity. \nSineMa 2026 is presented by Fiesta Filipino\, the National Music Centre\, and the Philippine Consulate General.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/fu68irlgt-sinema-2026-opening-night-treasure-of-the-rice-terraces-copy-1/
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=UTC:20260619T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T230000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033425
CREATED:20260529T130120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140946Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island presents: Black Country\, New Road\, Chrome Harvest and Eye of Newt
DESCRIPTION:Black Country\, New RoadEmerging from London’s genre-bending “Windmill” scene in 2018\, Black Country\, New Road are a band of true originals\, constantly shape-shifting and re-defining the boundaries of art rock on their own terms.  \nBCNR originally featured a lineup that included Isaac Wood\, Tyler Hyde\, May Kershaw\, Georgia Ellery\, Lewis Evans\, and Charlie Wayne\, adding Luke Mark shortly after the release of their math-y debut single “Athens\, France.” Their first album\, 2021’s For the First Time\, further solidified the group’s commitment to genre agnosticism\, blending post-punk swagger with elements of free jazz and klezmer. The record was nominated for the Mercury Prize\, and was included in the Best Albums of 2021 lists for NME and The Guardian.\nAlmost one year to the day after their first album’s release and led off by four eclectic singles\, ‘22’s Ants From Up There reached number three on the United Kingdom Albums Chart and added shades of chamber pop and indie rock to the sonic quilt. Shortly before this album’s release\, lead singer Isaac Wood announced his departure\, leaving the remaining six members to re-define BCNR’s sound.  \nChange can be an opportunity\, and the group rose to the occasion. The 2023 live album Live at Bush Hall chronicled the rebirth of a band\, a rousing collection of entirely new compositions created since Wood’s departure that debuted a layered\, multi-vocalist approach. This was followed by 2025’s Forever Howlong\, a pastoral odyssey of folk rock hooks\, prog-y digressions\, and twee instrumentation that the band later showcased on an international tour packed with memorable live showings. \nIt’s a new\, exciting era for Black Country\, New Road. Celebrate the next chapter with all of us here at Sled Island.\n\nChrome Harvest\nDense\, textured and full of heart\, Chrome Harvest is constantly pushing boundaries\, weaving together indie rock\, experimental textures\, and lush arrangements to create songs that are personal\, introspective and raw. Their latest self-titled album is their most vulnerable yet\, exploring themes of self-identity\, honesty\, and the struggle to carve out space in the world.\nEye of Newt\nThis is overthought music about overthinking. Eye of Newt — the arty pop project of Calgary-based multi-instrumentalist Nate Waters — relies on shameless songcraft butting up against insistently obtuse compositional quirks. The songs swing wildly from tightly wound art rock to quasi-improvised harsh noise to meticulous pop with starkly humorous lyrics.\n\nImportant info:\nStart 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/6ks0ydabe-sled-island-presents-black-country-new-road-chrome-harvest-and-eye-of-newt/
LOCATION:The Palace Theatre\, 219 8 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 7N2
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260619T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260619T235959
DTSTAMP:20260614T033425
CREATED:20260529T130118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140945Z
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SUMMARY:Mike MacKenzie Fuselage Album Release Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Ironwood on June 19th in celebration of the third full-length original Mike MacKenzie album “Fuselage” \nSet one will feature the new ten-song album played in full\, followed by a set of assorted favourites. Fuselage will be available on limited edition marble vinyl\, CD\, streaming\, plus themed merchandise. \nReservations encouraged at 403-269-5581 or reservations@ironwoodstage.ca1229 9 Ave SE\, Calgary\, AB8:00 PM$25 (cover added to bill at end of night)We look forward to unleashing these new tunes and seeing you there!!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/m9jm0c_jy-mike-mackenzie-fuselage-album-release-party/
LOCATION:Ironwood Stage & Grill
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260619T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260619T235959
DTSTAMP:20260614T033425
CREATED:20260529T130122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140946Z
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SUMMARY:Etran de L'Aïr
DESCRIPTION:Etran de L’Aïr (or “stars of the Aïr region”) began life as a wedding band in Niger in the ‘90s. Their hypnotic riffs and sun-tinged harmonies quickly caught the attention of Portland record label\, Sahel Sounds. The band has since dropped three studio albums\, singing entirely in Tamasheq and bringing pan-African blues rock flavour to the masses.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/llgpwziyt-etran-de-lair/
LOCATION:Dickens\, Lower 1000 9 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2Y6
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260620T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260620T235959
DTSTAMP:20260614T033425
CREATED:20260529T130738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140948Z
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SUMMARY:Acoustic Afternoons with CELIN
DESCRIPTION:Soulful singer-songwriter CELIN performs for Acoustic Afternoons. Every week\, catch a new songwriter performing a family-friendly afternoon set to soundtrack your brunch. \nWild Rose draught beers are on special for $7 during Acoustic Afternoons! \nAbout CELIN: \nCELIN creates music that explores the highs\, the lows\, and the realities of mental health\, identity\, and growth. The Calgary resident blends soul\, indie-folk\, and alternative pop\, drawing inspiration from Stevie Wonder\, Amy Winehouse\, Allen Stone\, and Olivia Dean to create a sound that feels both familiar and fresh. Her fourth single\, “Pray On” (February 2026) immediately precedes her debut EP Purely Chemical (March 2026). \n— \nMusic starts at 11:30 amNo cover \nBrunch menu: https://kingeddy.ca/menu \nSpecial thanks to Wild Rose Brewery for supporting Acoustic Afternoons at the King Eddy.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/4sod8jigw-acoustic-afternoons-with-celin/
LOCATION:The King Eddy\, 438 9 Ave Se\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0R9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T183000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033425
CREATED:20260529T130744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140949Z
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SUMMARY:The PULSE Show
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of Hip Hop and Streetdance in 2 different shows! Join us as we showcase talent from our school and training programs\, our faculty\, guest choreographers\, and dancers from our Calgary Community. Excellence\, energy\, expression and FUN all wrapped up in incredible shows that will have you dancing in your seat and grooving all the way home.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/azqebjwfg-the-pulse-show/
LOCATION:The GRAND\, 608 1 St SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1M6
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T190000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033425
CREATED:20260529T130746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140949Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island and Dandy present: Chris Burns & His Going Concerns and more
DESCRIPTION:Chris Burns & His Going ConcernsFour decades of Montreal “racket‑roll” come roaring to life with this garage-born collective. As a member of bands like Terminal Sunglasses and Tha Retail Simps\, Chris Burns has perfected his punk swagger and noisy improvisation. Now\, His Growing Concerns deliver burnzoid anthems right‑this‑minute with ferocious musicianship and unhinged joy. Sounds like a good time to us! \nCircling GirlDrawing inspiration from dream pop icons such as Cocteau Twins and The Sundays\, and modern indie favourites Beach House and Alvvays\, Circling Girl crafts glimmering harmonies and spaced-out guitars that walk the line between familiar and fresh. Their latest album\, Only My Veins Know\, unfolds as a lush dreamscape and a medium for self-exploration.\nSea of LettuceAlways bringing the sunny vibes with their beachy brand of indie rock\, Sea of Lettuce blends components of reflective lyricism with catchy upbeat instrumentation. With four albums released and a history of exciting live performances\, the band’s catalogue is full of summer soundtracks that’ll warm you right up.\nTANGINGUGUNPsychedelic\, dreamy pop duo TANGINGUGUN features wavering guitars\, driving bass\, percussive electronic beats\, and pitch-shifting synths that shimmer at the edges. Male and female vocals intertwine with emotionally rich melodies\, blending Japanese pop nostalgia with surreal\, experimental psychedelia. It’s a sound that feels both intimate and otherworldly.\nBrock Geiger\nWith his debut LP Some Nights\, Brock Geiger takes a bold step out from the shadows of the sideman role\, shining a spotlight on his refined chameleon-like songcraft and indie rock sensibilities. The record has garnered attention from NPR and Rolling Stone and serves as a perfectly distilled introduction to the mind of a Calgary indie-pop auteur.\nHip Hip ThursdayWorking to honour the traditions of jazz and hip-hop while charting new creative territories with influences of funk\, indie\, and rock\, Hip Hip Thursday’s music is not just about sound\, but about storytelling\, emotion\, and connection to the important realities of the world around us. Just wait and see where these six musicians can take you.\nImportant info: \nStart 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/94qyppjep-sled-island-and-dandy-present-chris-burns-and-his-going-concerns-and-more/
LOCATION:The Dandy Brewing Company and DandyPizza\, 2003 11 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 3G6
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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