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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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Kick your festival weekend into high gear at Calgary’s premier multi-level nightlife destination! On Friday, July 10th, Twisted Element transforms into the ultimate country-themed oasis for the Brokeback Saloon Afterparty, proudly celebrating the Cowgirls of Colour.
Newzones is pleased to present G’ddy Up!, our annual summer group exhibition celebrating Calgary’s western spirit through a contemporary artistic lens.Presented in conjunction with the Calgary Stampede, G’ddy Up! brings together works by Kevin Sonmor, Dianne Bos, Evelyne Brader-Frank, Casey McGlynn, and other gallery artists whose work reflects the landscapes, traditions, and visual culture that...
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...
Experience The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth at the Calgary Stampede, returning July 3–12, 2026!This iconic 10-day festival transforms the city into a vibrant celebration of Western heritage, blending world-class rodeo action, live music, thrilling chuckwagon races, midway rides and rich cultural experiences. From the daily rodeo featuring top international competitors to the high-energy Evening...
The Wildhorse Saloon is your destination for the greatest Stampede Party in Calgary. Located in the heart of downtown, we’ve got daily concerts, western barbecue, Double Zero pizza, a non-stop dance floor, our own outdoor midway, and 20+ bars serving drinks that will knock your boots off!Lineup:July 2DownWith WebsterJuly 5HotelMiraModestMouseJuly 6MatthewGood And His BandJuly 7EvanHonerJuly...
Located behind National 10th in the heart of Calgary’s Beltline is the newest tent experience. Live music, great food and the good times you know and love from National. Your one-stop-shop this summer for all your partying needs.Lineup:July 2Waylon WyattJuly 3Cole BradleyJuly 4LØLØDisco RanchJuly 5Big WreckJuly 6Yung GravyJuly 7Chad BrownleeJuly 9Steven PageJuly 10GrandsonJuly 11Disco Ranch
Located in the heart of Calgary, Badlands Music Festival offers a unique experience beneath the vast Alberta sky. Nestled amidst the stunning natural beauty of the Canadian Rockies, and the vibrancy of downtown Calgary, the festival grounds provide a breathtaking backdrop for your dance floor.Badlands Music Festival 2026 LineupJuly 2Mau PNotionLayla BenitezTSHAJuly 3Disco LinesWalker &...
Celebrating 30 YEARS OF CMF this July - Tickets & Suites On Sale Now! Canada's most LEGENDARY 11-Day Music Festival... Cowboys Music Festival, is a world-famous event that hosts guests from around the world during the Calgary Stampede. Combining a diverse lineup of the world's top artists with Cowboys iconic party status makes this the...
Kick your festival weekend into high gear at Calgary’s premier multi-level nightlife destination! On Friday, July 10th, Twisted Element transforms into the ultimate country-themed oasis for the Brokeback Saloon Afterparty, proudly celebrating the Cowgirls of Colour.
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