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INTRODUCING is Christine Klassen Gallery’s ongoing exhibition series dedicated to presenting artists newly joining the gallery roster. This year's edition welcomes two additional Calgary creatives, photographer Philip Kanwischer and Métis artist Tayler Schenkeveld, two distinct voices whose practices explore our relationship with place, identity, and the natural world. While their approaches differ, both artists invite...
Discover the architectural gems, historic landmarks, and stories that have shaped this dynamic city on a guided walking tour that explores Stephen Avenue, Calgary’s National Historic District.These tours are approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and include part of the surrounding area of Stephen Avenue.For a private tour or group larger than 20 people, please...
Laugh with Europe’s comedy nomad, Victor Pãtrãşcan - the rebel comedian-philosopher whose sharp jokes have taken him to about 60 countries, millions of screens, and even onto a few government watchlists (true story: he’s officially banned by the new Georgian government for being ‘too funny’).Victor is coming with his trademark style of comedy - bold...
Tommy Mellor is an international performing comedian from Calgary, Alberta. He is known for his dry/deadpan delivery, unique perspectives, and low energy/high laughs approach. His comedy special, The Prince of All Comics, was released on YouTube late last year, gaining thousands of views and tons of acclaim. If you haven’t seen him around The Laugh...
This summer, the Calgary Surge & The City of Calgary's Downtown Strategy team have partnered to bring back Surge City Hoops, and our FREE youth basketball clinics to the heart of our city.Join us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from June through September, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826...
A vibrant weekly club meant for both first-time fabric artists and veterans. Bring your project and chat with out knitters and crocheters, or join us for an introductory lesson!Who We Are Carya is a social impact agency that has been responding to the evolving social needs of the Calgary community since 1910. Today, with over...
INTRODUCING is Christine Klassen Gallery’s ongoing exhibition series dedicated to presenting artists newly joining the gallery roster. This year's edition welcomes two additional Calgary creatives, photographer Philip Kanwischer and Métis artist Tayler Schenkeveld, two distinct voices whose practices explore our relationship with place, identity, and the natural world. While their approaches differ, both artists invite...
Youth 13-18 are invited to join us for a 3-day summer camp to explore materials, personal stories, cultural memories, and identity. Inspired by Shirley Moorhouse and Zadie Xa’s ability to share stories through fabric, youth will spend time experimenting with materials and developing the skills needed to create their own work of textile art. Through meaningful...
Discover the architectural gems, historic landmarks, and stories that have shaped this dynamic city on a guided walking tour that explores Stephen Avenue, Calgary’s National Historic District.These tours are approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and include part of the surrounding area of Stephen Avenue.For a private tour or group larger than 20 people, please...
Calgary's favourite summer theatre festival is back! The Calgary Fringe Theatre Festival unfolds over nine vibrant days beginning on the Friday of the August long weekend, showcasing performers from around the world. All the acts are selected by random draw or by first come, first served basis with 100% of the ticket price (excluding taxes...
The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer.Everyone 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.From July 1 to August 31, read, attend programs, explore new stories, and have fun at the Library as part...
Laugh with Europe’s comedy nomad, Victor Pãtrãşcan - the rebel comedian-philosopher whose sharp jokes have taken him to about 60 countries, millions of screens, and even onto a few government watchlists (true story: he’s officially banned by the new Georgian government for being ‘too funny’).Victor is coming with his trademark style of comedy - bold...
Taste of Calgary is the city's most appetizing festival, giving visitors the chance to sample the city's food, beverages, music and other cool things.July 30, 31, August 1, 2, & 3 2026. We run 11am to 10pm daily except for holiday Monday 11am to 8pm. Discover Calgary's global cuisines from a mix of unique restaurants...
Taste of Calgary is the city's most appetizing festival, giving visitors the chance to sample the city's food, beverages, music and other cool things. July 30, 31, August 1, 2, & 3 2026. We run 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily except for holiday Monday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Discover Calgary's global cuisines from a mix...
Youth 13-18 are invited to join us for a 3-day summer camp to explore materials, personal stories, cultural memories, and identity. Inspired by Shirley Moorhouse and Zadie Xa’s ability to share stories through fabric, youth will spend time experimenting with materials and developing the skills needed to create their own work of textile art. Through meaningful...
Discover the architectural gems, historic landmarks, and stories that have shaped this dynamic city on a guided walking tour that explores Stephen Avenue, Calgary’s National Historic District.These tours are approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and include part of the surrounding area of Stephen Avenue.For a private tour or group larger than 20 people, please...
Calgary's favourite summer theatre festival is back! The Calgary Fringe Theatre Festival unfolds over nine vibrant days beginning on the Friday of the August long weekend, showcasing performers from around the world. All the acts are selected by random draw or by first come, first served basis with 100% of the ticket price (excluding taxes...
The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer.Everyone 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.From July 1 to August 31, read, attend programs, explore new stories, and have fun at the Library as part...
Globe Cinema Presents: Rose of Nevada (2025) 30 years ago, the Rose of Nevada disappeared at sea. Now, it has returned. Desperate to make ends meet, two men join its crew and set sail once again, but soon discover they’ve been transported back into the past, where they are mistaken for the original crew. Genre:...
Globe Cinema Presents: Rose of Nevada (2025) 30 years ago, the Rose of Nevada disappeared at sea. Now, it has returned. Desperate to make ends meet, two men join its crew and set sail once again, but soon discover they’ve been transported back into the past, where they are mistaken for the original crew. Genre:...
Please join us for a curator-led tour of five solo shows by Canadian and international artists at Contemporary Calgary, reflecting on notions of belonging, power, resistance, evolving social dynamics, and speculative futures. The tour will be followed by a A Long Dramatic Pause, a performance co-developed by Cindy Ansah and Erdem Taşdelen, one of the...
Tickets $0-$25, please register.This workshop invites participants to address their personal homes by writing letters. A lived home or a home yet to come, or an imagined home. A past or future self, a person, the land and the inhabitants of the land. We’ll write together to write letters where we find refuge and we’ll...
Taste of Calgary is the city's most appetizing festival, giving visitors the chance to sample the city's food, beverages, music and other cool things.July 30, 31, August 1, 2, & 3 2026. We run 11am to 10pm daily except for holiday Monday 11am to 8pm. Discover Calgary's global cuisines from a mix of unique restaurants...
Taste of Calgary is the city's most appetizing festival, giving visitors the chance to sample the city's food, beverages, music and other cool things. July 30, 31, August 1, 2, & 3 2026. We run 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily except for holiday Monday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Discover Calgary's global cuisines from a mix...
Youth 13-18 are invited to join us for a 3-day summer camp to explore materials, personal stories, cultural memories, and identity. Inspired by Shirley Moorhouse and Zadie Xa’s ability to share stories through fabric, youth will spend time experimenting with materials and developing the skills needed to create their own work of textile art. Through meaningful...
Discover the architectural gems, historic landmarks, and stories that have shaped this dynamic city on a guided walking tour that explores Stephen Avenue, Calgary’s National Historic District.These tours are approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and include part of the surrounding area of Stephen Avenue.For a private tour or group larger than 20 people, please...
Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked to order omelets, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today!
Calgary International Blues Festival celebrates the best in blues with a full week of workshops, concerts and special events, culminating in 4 days & nights of non-stop music on Main Stage at The Confluence. Starring local, regional and international blues artists, Calgary Bluesfest is the largest blues festival west of Ottawa. The family-friendly event features...
Get red-y to start your day with a hearty pancake breakfast, fresh fruit, and other buffet favourites while learning about our beloved red pandas. Your ticket includes exclusive early zoo access, a delicious breakfast, an engaging interpretive talk, and a private viewing of our red pandas in their newly redeveloped Asian Highlands habitat. Perfect for...
Calgary's favourite summer theatre festival is back! The Calgary Fringe Theatre Festival unfolds over nine vibrant days beginning on the Friday of the August long weekend, showcasing performers from around the world. All the acts are selected by random draw or by first come, first served basis with 100% of the ticket price (excluding taxes...
The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer.Everyone 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.From July 1 to August 31, read, attend programs, explore new stories, and have fun at the Library as part...
Free youth soccer is taking over Peace Park this summer, bringing high‑energy, high‑quality programming right to the heart of downtown. Whether a child or teen is trying soccer for the first time or building on their skills, these free clinics offer a fun, positive, and accessible way to stay active and connected all summer long.Delivered...
Free youth soccer is taking over Peace Park this summer, bringing high-energy, high-quality programming right to the heart of downtown. Whether your child or teen is trying soccer for the first time or building on their skills, these free programs offer a fun, positive, and accessible way to stay active and connected all summer long.Delivered...
Fire in the Meth Lab written & performed by Jon Bennett “armed only with self-deprecating wit and memories, bennett reminds us that ordinary people lead extraordinary lives. ★★★★★” – The Sunday Mail (AUS) “bennett is the patron saint of storytelling. ★★★★★” – Broadway Baby (UK) “a celebration of family, love and dissimilarities, layered with emotion between the many...
As a stand-up comedian for over 25 years, Matthew has been invited to play Gotham Comedy Club in NYC, has written over 1000 jokes for Comedy Wire, and headlines comedy clubs across Canada. He has also made appearances on CBC and CTV.
Globe Cinema Presents: Rose of Nevada (2025) 30 years ago, the Rose of Nevada disappeared at sea. Now, it has returned. Desperate to make ends meet, two men join its crew and set sail once again, but soon discover they’ve been transported back into the past, where they are mistaken for the original crew. Genre:...
Always wanted to try your hand at embroidery? This summer embroidery workshop is for you! Our experienced crafting facilitator will take you through the basics of embroidery, in the historic Conservatory at Lougheed House where House residents of the past once did their own handicrafts. Choose from 3 designs inspired by vintage embroidery patterns and...
Three days for Calgary’s creatives to come together, show off, and enjoy this community we’re building. This is a celebration of each and every one of you who make this city worth living in. Expect live music, fashion shows, dance battles, DJs, art galleries and thrift & vendor markets.Join us for Summer Revolution ‘26.
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...
Turn up the music and shake it out! Join us in PlayLab where we'll be moving and grooving to a new style of dance each session.---11:00 am and 1:00 pmFree admission on Level 1---About Kym Butler:Kym has been a dance educator/movement instructor for almost 40 years. If it involves moving the body, then she has...
Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.This is your chance to see how music is made and experience one-of-a-kind instruments in action. Step beyond the exhibits as interpreters go behind the glass to demonstrate historic artifacts, revealing the mechanics, sounds, and stories that make...
Turn up the music and shake it out! Join us in PlayLab where we'll be moving and grooving to a new style of dance each session.---11:00 am and 1:00 pmFree admission on Level 1---About Kym Butler:Kym has been a dance educator/movement instructor for almost 40 years. If it involves moving the body, then she has...
Taste of Calgary is the city's most appetizing festival, giving visitors the chance to sample the city's food, beverages, music and other cool things.July 30, 31, August 1, 2, & 3 2026. We run 11am to 10pm daily except for holiday Monday 11am to 8pm. Discover Calgary's global cuisines from a mix of unique restaurants...
Taste of Calgary is the city's most appetizing festival, giving visitors the chance to sample the city's food, beverages, music and other cool things. July 30, 31, August 1, 2, & 3 2026. We run 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily except for holiday Monday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Discover Calgary's global cuisines from a mix...
Turn up the music and shake it out! Join us in PlayLab where we'll be moving and grooving to a new style of dance each session. About Kym Butler Kym has been a dance educator/movement instructor for almost 40 years. If it involves moving the body, then she has facilitated the body moving. She has worked with...
Discover the artistic gems of the East Village through a guided walking experience that brings public art to life. Explore a curated selection of vibrant works while uncovering the stories, meaning, and local context behind each piece. The experience concludes with a hands-on opportunity to create your own public art on The Confluence’s free graffiti...
INTRODUCING is Christine Klassen Gallery’s ongoing exhibition series dedicated to presenting artists newly joining the gallery roster. This year's edition welcomes two additional Calgary creatives, photographer Philip Kanwischer and Métis artist Tayler Schenkeveld, two distinct voices whose practices explore our relationship with place, identity, and the natural world. While their approaches differ, both artists invite...
Discover the architectural gems, historic landmarks, and stories that have shaped this dynamic city on a guided walking tour that explores Stephen Avenue, Calgary’s National Historic District.These tours are approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and include part of the surrounding area of Stephen Avenue.For a private tour or group larger than 20 people, please...
Calgary International Blues Festival celebrates the best in blues with a full week of workshops, concerts and special events, culminating in 4 days & nights of non-stop music on Main Stage at The Confluence. Starring local, regional and international blues artists, Calgary Bluesfest is the largest blues festival west of Ottawa. The family-friendly event features...
Calgary's favourite summer theatre festival is back! The Calgary Fringe Theatre Festival unfolds over nine vibrant days beginning on the Friday of the August long weekend, showcasing performers from around the world. All the acts are selected by random draw or by first come, first served basis with 100% of the ticket price (excluding taxes...
The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer.Everyone 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.From July 1 to August 31, read, attend programs, explore new stories, and have fun at the Library as part...
Join Little Bean Comedy for a special series tackling climate change the only way we know how: by telling jokes. Featuring local comedians, this event creates space for conversations and much needed laughs in the face of challenges that can often feel overwhelming. Come connect with community and briefly forget the heat waves. Please reach out to...
As a stand-up comedian for over 25 years, Matthew has been invited to play Gotham Comedy Club in NYC, has written over 1000 jokes for Comedy Wire, and headlines comedy clubs across Canada. He has also made appearances on CBC and CTV.
Globe Cinema Presents: Rose of Nevada (2025) 30 years ago, the Rose of Nevada disappeared at sea. Now, it has returned. Desperate to make ends meet, two men join its crew and set sail once again, but soon discover they’ve been transported back into the past, where they are mistaken for the original crew. Genre:...
Join us for an evening of classic and expressive live jazz led by Calgary-based multi-instrumentalist John Reid. Blending jazz standards, swing, and Latin-inspired rhythms, the quartet brings a warm and dynamic sound to the stage — from smooth, soulful melodies to upbeat, groove-driven moments. Expect a rich mix of saxophone, flute, clarinet, vocals, piano, percussion,...
True GritDirected by The Coen BrothersRating: 14A“You must pay for everything in this world one way or another; there is nothing free save the grace of God.”—Mattie Ross, True GritAfter an outlaw named Tom Chaney murders her father, feisty 14-year-old farm girl Mattie Ross hires Rooster Cogburn, a boozy, trigger-happy lawman, to help her find...
Join us every last Wednesday of the month at Business & Pleasure for live jazz in the back room. David Lavoie on bass and Aaron Shorr on guitar bring the room to life for two intimate sets at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Settle in with cocktails and wine from our bar team, plus sandwiches...
FREE, please register Join HOME Residency artists Kseniia Koshmai, Ezgi Türker, and Shea Iles for an artist talk exploring memory, belonging, play, and the many meanings of home. Kseniia will speak about her miniature paintings on wooden objects as containers for memory and personal stories, while Ezgi will share her project "Letters from/to my homes",...
Join HOME Residency artists Kseniia Koshmai, Ezgi Türker, and Shea Iles for an artist talk exploring memory, belonging, play, and the many meanings of home. Kseniia will speak about her miniature paintings on wooden objects as containers for memory and personal stories, while Ezgi will share her project "Letters from/to my homes", an intimate correspondence between...
Three days for Calgary’s creatives to come together, show off, and enjoy this community we’re building. This is a celebration of each and every one of you who make this city worth living in. Expect live music, fashion shows, dance battles, DJs, art galleries and thrift & vendor markets.Join us for Summer Revolution ‘26.
Taste of Calgary is the city's most appetizing festival, giving visitors the chance to sample the city's food, beverages, music and other cool things.July 30, 31, August 1, 2, & 3 2026. We run 11am to 10pm daily except for holiday Monday 11am to 8pm. Discover Calgary's global cuisines from a mix of unique restaurants...
Taste of Calgary is the city's most appetizing festival, giving visitors the chance to sample the city's food, beverages, music and other cool things. July 30, 31, August 1, 2, & 3 2026. We run 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily except for holiday Monday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Discover Calgary's global cuisines from a mix...
INTRODUCING is Christine Klassen Gallery’s ongoing exhibition series dedicated to presenting artists newly joining the gallery roster. This year's edition welcomes two additional Calgary creatives, photographer Philip Kanwischer and Métis artist Tayler Schenkeveld, two distinct voices whose practices explore our relationship with place, identity, and the natural world. While their approaches differ, both artists invite...
Discover the architectural gems, historic landmarks, and stories that have shaped this dynamic city on a guided walking tour that explores Stephen Avenue, Calgary’s National Historic District.These tours are approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and include part of the surrounding area of Stephen Avenue.For a private tour or group larger than 20 people, please...
Calgary International Blues Festival celebrates the best in blues with a full week of workshops, concerts and special events, culminating in 4 days & nights of non-stop music on Main Stage at The Confluence. Starring local, regional and international blues artists, Calgary Bluesfest is the largest blues festival west of Ottawa. The family-friendly event features...
Calgary's favourite summer theatre festival is back! The Calgary Fringe Theatre Festival unfolds over nine vibrant days beginning on the Friday of the August long weekend, showcasing performers from around the world. All the acts are selected by random draw or by first come, first served basis with 100% of the ticket price (excluding taxes...
The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer.Everyone 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.From July 1 to August 31, read, attend programs, explore new stories, and have fun at the Library as part...
Join Lindsay for a 5-week somatic immersion blending nervous system literacy, somatic movement, breathwork, inquiry and embodied practices designed to deepen awareness, release stored tension and build emotional resilience. Each week explores how your body communicates through sensation, movement, and pattern. You'll learn to track your nervous system states, respond to activation with practical regulation...
As a stand-up comedian for over 25 years, Matthew has been invited to play Gotham Comedy Club in NYC, has written over 1000 jokes for Comedy Wire, and headlines comedy clubs across Canada. He has also made appearances on CBC and CTV.
This summer, the Calgary Surge & The City of Calgary's Downtown Strategy team have partnered to bring back Surge City Hoops, and our FREE youth basketball clinics to the heart of our city.Join us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from June through September, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826...
Three days for Calgary’s creatives to come together, show off, and enjoy this community we’re building. This is a celebration of each and every one of you who make this city worth living in. Expect live music, fashion shows, dance battles, DJs, art galleries and thrift & vendor markets.Join us for Summer Revolution ‘26.
Taste of Calgary is the city's most appetizing festival, giving visitors the chance to sample the city's food, beverages, music and other cool things.July 30, 31, August 1, 2, & 3 2026. We run 11am to 10pm daily except for holiday Monday 11am to 8pm. Discover Calgary's global cuisines from a mix of unique restaurants...
Taste of Calgary is the city's most appetizing festival, giving visitors the chance to sample the city's food, beverages, music and other cool things. July 30, 31, August 1, 2, & 3 2026. We run 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily except for holiday Monday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Discover Calgary's global cuisines from a mix...
Explore stories carried by the rivers, rooted in the plants, and uncovered through archaeology. Learn how Indigenous Peoples, the original stewards of the land, lived and prospered at this important gathering place, and how the arrival of the North-West Mounted Police in 1875 changed everything.Through a guided storytelling tour, teachings with an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper...
INTRODUCING is Christine Klassen Gallery’s ongoing exhibition series dedicated to presenting artists newly joining the gallery roster. This year's edition welcomes two additional Calgary creatives, photographer Philip Kanwischer and Métis artist Tayler Schenkeveld, two distinct voices whose practices explore our relationship with place, identity, and the natural world. While their approaches differ, both artists invite...
Discover the architectural gems, historic landmarks, and stories that have shaped this dynamic city on a guided walking tour that explores Stephen Avenue, Calgary’s National Historic District.These tours are approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and include part of the surrounding area of Stephen Avenue.For a private tour or group larger than 20 people, please...
Calgary International Blues Festival celebrates the best in blues with a full week of workshops, concerts and special events, culminating in 4 days & nights of non-stop music on Main Stage at The Confluence. Starring local, regional and international blues artists, Calgary Bluesfest is the largest blues festival west of Ottawa. The family-friendly event features...
The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer.Everyone 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.From July 1 to August 31, read, attend programs, explore new stories, and have fun at the Library as part...
Current is a new series of public art activations presented by The New Gallery (TNG), transforming the Bow River pathway into a flowing corridor of creativity. Connecting Calgary’s cultural landmarks and natural landscapes, these activations merge art, nature, and community through installation, performance, and interactive projects. It invites audiences to experience the city through the...
Globe Cinema Presents: Rose of Nevada (2025) 30 years ago, the Rose of Nevada disappeared at sea. Now, it has returned. Desperate to make ends meet, two men join its crew and set sail once again, but soon discover they’ve been transported back into the past, where they are mistaken for the original crew. Genre:...
As a stand-up comedian for over 25 years, Matthew has been invited to play Gotham Comedy Club in NYC, has written over 1000 jokes for Comedy Wire, and headlines comedy clubs across Canada. He has also made appearances on CBC and CTV.
Columbian star Greeicy brings the Candela World Tour to The Palace on Wednesday, July 29th!Date: Wednesday, July 29th. 2026Doors: 7:00 p.m.18+ only with valid government issued ID
Join us every last Wednesday of the month at Business & Pleasure for live jazz in the back room. David Lavoie on bass and Aaron Shorr on guitar bring the room to life for two intimate sets at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Settle in with cocktails and wine from our bar team, plus sandwiches...
FREE - please register, All ages welcome (accompanied by an adult), no experience necessary. Join us at Sparrow Artspace for a fun and creative event where you can make and trade your own Artists Trading Cards with other newcomers in Calgary! This is a great way to meet fellow newcomers and creatives, share your work,...
INTRODUCING is Christine Klassen Gallery’s ongoing exhibition series dedicated to presenting artists newly joining the gallery roster. This year's edition welcomes two additional Calgary creatives, photographer Philip Kanwischer and Métis artist Tayler Schenkeveld, two distinct voices whose practices explore our relationship with place, identity, and the natural world. While their approaches differ, both artists invite...
The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer.Everyone 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.From July 1 to August 31, read, attend programs, explore new stories, and have fun at the Library as part...
Current is a new series of public art activations presented by The New Gallery (TNG), transforming the Bow River pathway into a flowing corridor of creativity. Connecting Calgary’s cultural landmarks and natural landscapes, these activations merge art, nature, and community through installation, performance, and interactive projects. It invites audiences to experience the city through the...
As a stand-up comedian for over 25 years, Matthew has been invited to play Gotham Comedy Club in NYC, has written over 1000 jokes for Comedy Wire, and headlines comedy clubs across Canada. He has also made appearances on CBC and CTV.
This summer, the Calgary Surge & The City of Calgary's Downtown Strategy team have partnered to bring back Surge City Hoops, and our FREE youth basketball clinics to the heart of our city.Join us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from June through September, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826...
A vibrant weekly club meant for both first-time fabric artists and veterans. Bring your project and chat with out knitters and crocheters, or join us for an introductory lesson!Who We Are Carya is a social impact agency that has been responding to the evolving social needs of the Calgary community since 1910. Today, with over...
✨ A Downtown Favourite Returns in 2026! ✨The Market on Stephen Avenue is officially returning for the 2026 season — and vendor applications are now OPEN!Set in the heart of downtown Calgary, this vibrant daytime market offers exceptional exposure for small businesses, makers, artists, and creative brands looking to connect with locals and visitors alike.🗓...
INTRODUCING is Christine Klassen Gallery’s ongoing exhibition series dedicated to presenting artists newly joining the gallery roster. This year's edition welcomes two additional Calgary creatives, photographer Philip Kanwischer and Métis artist Tayler Schenkeveld, two distinct voices whose practices explore our relationship with place, identity, and the natural world. While their approaches differ, both artists invite...
Join us to explore a powerful public artwork by Siksiká Nation artist Adrian Stimson that celebrates Indigenous storytelling and culture.Join Jasmine MacGregor as she presents Art as Language, a powerful public artwork by Siksiká Nation artist Adrian Stimson that explores the connection between Indigenous language, culture, and identity. Inspired by traditional Blackfoot pictographs, winter counts,...
The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer.Everyone 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.From July 1 to August 31, read, attend programs, explore new stories, and have fun at the Library as part...
Current is a new series of public art activations presented by The New Gallery (TNG), transforming the Bow River pathway into a flowing corridor of creativity. Connecting Calgary’s cultural landmarks and natural landscapes, these activations merge art, nature, and community through installation, performance, and interactive projects. It invites audiences to experience the city through the...
As a stand-up comedian for over 25 years, Matthew has been invited to play Gotham Comedy Club in NYC, has written over 1000 jokes for Comedy Wire, and headlines comedy clubs across Canada. He has also made appearances on CBC and CTV.
Join us for an evening of food, drinks, music & community!Common Table Presents: Festival of FlowersJoin us for a long table dinner, featuring 5 floral inspired courses, cocktail pairings & live music! We at Common Table have a vision to bring the community together around 1 long table, with food focused on locality, thematic flavors...
This event is a part of Historic Calgary Week.The Lougheed family name has long been a prominent and powerful name in Alberta and Canada, and all began right here. This guided house tour will take you through all three floors of Lougheed House and through the social and political legacy of the Lougheed name. Join...
The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer.Everyone 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.From July 1 to August 31, read, attend programs, explore new stories, and have fun at the Library as part...
Current is a new series of public art activations presented by The New Gallery (TNG), transforming the Bow River pathway into a flowing corridor of creativity. Connecting Calgary’s cultural landmarks and natural landscapes, these activations merge art, nature, and community through installation, performance, and interactive projects. It invites audiences to experience the city through the...
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Get your tickets now to discover the music of ABBA at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, under the gentle glow of candlelight.Tentative ProgramDancing QueenSOSMoney, Money, MoneyThe Winner Takes it AllVoulez-VousAngeleyesWaterlooFernandoKnowing Me, Knowing...
A mansion. A murder. A mystery. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures...
The best stories always end with the bad guy getting what he deserves. And on Willow Avalon's new album Pink Pocket Pistol, a few cruel men end up on the wrong side of woman's revenge.Date: July 26, 2026Doors: 7pmStart Time: 8pmLocation: Commonwealth Bar & StageTicket Price: $43.91
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Ed Sheeran and Coldplay at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, under the gentle glow of candlelight. Tentative Program Coldplay - Clocks Coldplay - Something Just...
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, under the gentle glow of candlelight. Tentative ProgramTime - InceptionThis Land - The Lion KingZooster’s...
Terminus is an annual darkwave/ EBM/ industrial/ synth/ post punk festival featuring 30+ acts from all over North America and Europe.Lineup:Test DeptPortion ControlHome FrontQualLead Into GoldNitePast SelfHaunt MeSDHSoft VeinCarralleeMvtantMany more!
Globe Cinema Presents: Rose of Nevada (2025) 30 years ago, the Rose of Nevada disappeared at sea. Now, it has returned. Desperate to make ends meet, two men join its crew and set sail once again, but soon discover they’ve been transported back into the past, where they are mistaken for the original crew. Genre:...
Step into the secret world of lemurs at this adults-only event that explores the fascinating lives of these unique and mysterious creatures. You’ll begin your evening with an exclusive, after-hours viewing of our three lemur species in the Land of Lemurs immersive habitat, then head to Safari Lodge for a delicious four-course meal. This guest-favourite...
The event will feature performances by students from several Calgary flamenco schools alongside professional artists including singer/dancer/flamencologist Silvia Temis, Francesca Canalizo, Anastassia Alexander, Daniela Crestani and Alma Viva Dance, guitarist Michael Boyle, Tosh Hayashi, David Matyas, Jorge Villena, and other leading flamenco artists and educators from the local community. The program will also feature performances...
Globe Cinema Presents: Rose of Nevada (2025) 30 years ago, the Rose of Nevada disappeared at sea. Now, it has returned. Desperate to make ends meet, two men join its crew and set sail once again, but soon discover they’ve been transported back into the past, where they are mistaken for the original crew. Genre:...
Every week, country-folk singer-songwriter Carter Felker presents a chill weekend set with a rotating cast of guests.This family-friendly show is best paired with our delicious Sunday brunch!Brunch menu: https://kingeddy.ca/menuAbout Carter Felker:Born and raised in the Prairies, Carter Felker’s eyes have seen the length of the wheat fields through many winter mornings, and the stretch of...
Join us at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, for Synth Soundbath, a new monthly series exploring the intersection of wellness and music technology.Part immersive listening session, part interpretive learning experience, this program invites participants to experience sound as both a creative and sensory force. Held on the last Sunday of each month,...
In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore ways of preserving the beauty of our short Calgary summer through the historic cyanotype process. Using locally gathered botanical materials, we will create a series of rich blue-and-white prints that capture details of seasonal plant life.Participants will learn about the history of cyanotypes and be guided through each...
Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked to order omelets, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today!
Join us for a pattern-making workshop inspired by Ghazaleh Avarzamani’s exhibition Churn, Earn, Burn and then Return, where games become a lens for examining the systems that shape our everyday life. By rolling dice, kids will generate the rules to create their artworks, while exploring colour, composition, and ideas of control through playful chance. What...
Join the fun on Prince's Island Park for the 47th annual Calgary Folk Music Festival!The festival returns, featuring performances by Valerie June, Goldie Boutilier, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, Killer Mike, Bia Ferreira, The Free Label, Mary Gauthier, YAGODY, and many more to be announced.The Calgary Folk Music Festival is one of Canada’s flagship,...
Mush Love Art Exhibition & Market Event on July 18 to 26!Special Events:Friday July 17 - Private Opening Event: 7 p.m. to MidnightSunday July 19 - Mush Market Event: Noon to 5 p.m.Friday July 24 - Psychedelic Sound Sessions: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.Saturday July 25 - Artist-Run Workshops & Activations: Noon till 5 p.m.Mush...
The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer.Everyone 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.From July 1 to August 31, read, attend programs, explore new stories, and have fun at the Library as part...
Current is a new series of public art activations presented by The New Gallery (TNG), transforming the Bow River pathway into a flowing corridor of creativity. Connecting Calgary’s cultural landmarks and natural landscapes, these activations merge art, nature, and community through installation, performance, and interactive projects. It invites audiences to experience the city through the...
The ultimate Pitbull tribute dance party!PITBULL RAVECalgary… get ready.On 25th of July we’re turning the dancefloor into a full 305 takeover where everyone becomes Pitbull.That’s right. On arrival, you’ll be handed a bald cap. From that moment on… you’re part of it.A sea of bald heads. Sunglasses on. Hands in the air. Dale.What to expect:This...
Lifeless Dark (Boston) // Innocent (Boston) // Languid (Edmonton) // Death Knell (Calgary)Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social ClubWhen: Saturday July 25, 2026Doors: 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.Admission: $25.00NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!
Globe Cinema Presents: Rose of Nevada (2025) 30 years ago, the Rose of Nevada disappeared at sea. Now, it has returned. Desperate to make ends meet, two men join its crew and set sail once again, but soon discover they’ve been transported back into the past, where they are mistaken for the original crew. Genre:...
July 25th 2026BC's Pure Love Eternal Peace is coming back with guests Omnia Nihil, Morzealix and guests, doors at 8 p.m.July 26th 2026,BC's Pure Love Eternal Peace is heading back to Calgary for a night of doom. Joining the is BC thrashers Omnia Nihil, and local Apocalyptic Noise rockers Morzealix & more to be announced.Doors...
A mansion. A murder. A mystery. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures...
The cases are real. The people are real. The rulings are final. The drag is fierce.Come watch this courtroom drama drag show & be the jury for a fierce trial by public TV! Starring Divina Diefor as the titular Judge Judy & a cast of amazingly talented drag performers as they battle it out in...
Brad started stand up at 17, since then he has recorded an album with just for laughs originals, been on CBC radio, headlined across canada, and bought a huge iced out cuban link chain. His mind is crazy, twisted, and insane (in a cool way). He flies around in a private jet telling jokes and...
Re-entry is not permitted for Scotiabank SaddledomeSale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 5 Sep 2025 at 10:00 AMArtist Presale : Thu, 4 Sep 2025 at 10:00 AMGeneral Presales : Thu, 4 Sep 2025 at 12:00 PM
Terminus is an annual darkwave/ EBM/ industrial/ synth/ post punk festival featuring 30+ acts from all over North America and Europe.Lineup:Test DeptPortion ControlHome FrontQualLead Into GoldNitePast SelfHaunt MeSDHSoft VeinCarralleeMvtantMany more!
We are pleased to invite you to Light It Up, a one-night immersive celebration at The GRAND marking Woezo Africa’s 20th anniversary and the closing of the 5th annual Black Arts Development (BAD) Program 3 Week Dance Intensive.This is a full cultural experience of African, Caribbean, and Black arts brought to life across one unforgettable...
Globe Cinema Presents: Rose of Nevada (2025) 30 years ago, the Rose of Nevada disappeared at sea. Now, it has returned. Desperate to make ends meet, two men join its crew and set sail once again, but soon discover they’ve been transported back into the past, where they are mistaken for the original crew. Genre:...
A Not So Silent Events is bringing back the ultimate outdoor party!Join us for an unforgettable night filled with rockin' tunes, DJ beats, and patio vibes - all for a fantastic cause! 4th Annual A Not So Silent Summer Charity Rooftop Concert in support of Not In My City SATURDAY, July 25, 2026 4 pm - 10 pmONEUP!...
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...
Embrace creativity and exploration in our Saturday Drop-in Art Making program. This program is offered most Saturdays from 1-5 PM throughout the year. Materials and light instruction are provided, along with rotating themes and activities.Our programs encourage children, youth, and families to connect with modern and contemporary art through enjoyable and interactive creative experiences.JULY SCHEDULEJuly...
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Join us in PlayLab and make music by building circuits and experimenting with synthesizers. In this hands-on drop-in program, participants build simple circuits and create sounds they can hear instantly. Try things out, make changes, and see what happens as you explore how sound is shaped through play and experimentation. Kids discover how electricity and circuits...
Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.This is your chance to see how music is made and experience one-of-a-kind instruments in action. Step beyond the exhibits as interpreters go behind the glass to demonstrate historic artifacts, revealing the mechanics, sounds, and stories that make...
Welcome to the Inglewood SunfestA stylish summer festival in the heart of Inglewood.We're here to celebrate, engage, entertain, and delight.See you July 25, 2026 from 11:00 am - 7:00 pmAt Sunfest, there is fun for everyone. Visit 9th Ave SE in Inglewood for a day of free entertainment, shopping, food trucks and patios!Inglewood is host...
INTRODUCING is Christine Klassen Gallery’s ongoing exhibition series dedicated to presenting artists newly joining the gallery roster. This year's edition welcomes two additional Calgary creatives, photographer Philip Kanwischer and Métis artist Tayler Schenkeveld, two distinct voices whose practices explore our relationship with place, identity, and the natural world. While their approaches differ, both artists invite...
Discover the architectural gems, historic landmarks, and stories that have shaped this dynamic city on a guided walking tour that explores Stephen Avenue, Calgary’s National Historic District.These tours are approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and include part of the surrounding area of Stephen Avenue.For a private tour or group larger than 20 people, please...
Join us for the eleventh instalment of our workshop series highlighting dance styles from Africa and the Afro-Diaspora since 2017. This is a vibrant celebration and recognition of popular Afro-Diasporic dances, offering participants an opportunity to deepen their understanding of movement, culture, and history through African traditional, street, and social dance forms that continue to...
Join the fun on Prince's Island Park for the 47th annual Calgary Folk Music Festival!The festival returns, featuring performances by Valerie June, Goldie Boutilier, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, Killer Mike, Bia Ferreira, The Free Label, Mary Gauthier, YAGODY, and many more to be announced.The Calgary Folk Music Festival is one of Canada’s flagship,...
Mush Love Art Exhibition & Market Event on July 18 to 26!Special Events:Friday July 17 - Private Opening Event: 7 p.m. to MidnightSunday July 19 - Mush Market Event: Noon to 5 p.m.Friday July 24 - Psychedelic Sound Sessions: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.Saturday July 25 - Artist-Run Workshops & Activations: Noon till 5 p.m.Mush...
The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer.Everyone 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.From July 1 to August 31, read, attend programs, explore new stories, and have fun at the Library as part...
Current is a new series of public art activations presented by The New Gallery (TNG), transforming the Bow River pathway into a flowing corridor of creativity. Connecting Calgary’s cultural landmarks and natural landscapes, these activations merge art, nature, and community through installation, performance, and interactive projects. It invites audiences to experience the city through the...
Globe Cinema Presents: Rose of Nevada (2025) 30 years ago, the Rose of Nevada disappeared at sea. Now, it has returned. Desperate to make ends meet, two men join its crew and set sail once again, but soon discover they’ve been transported back into the past, where they are mistaken for the original crew. Genre:...
Join Little Bean Comedy for a special series tackling climate change the only way we know how: by telling jokes. Featuring local comedians, this event creates space for conversations and much needed laughs in the face of challenges that can often feel overwhelming. Come connect with community and briefly forget the heat waves. Please reach out to...
Really Much, Absolute Losers and Adoption Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social ClubWhen: Friday, July 24, 2026Doors: 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Admission: $15.00NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!
A mansion. A murder. A mystery. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures...
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