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TEAR DUNGEONThis wild, gimp-mask clad noise‑punk outfit specializes in blown‑out riffs, doomy distortion, and sonic chaos that rattles your fillings. Their sound lands somewhere between Rollins-era Black Flag and a power tool having an existential crisis, and their show feels like a basement exorcism with better lighting. Get ready for some true Texan hospitality. Wheelchair Sports...
Come trade artist trading cards! The cards are 2.5“ by 3.5” in size. A trading card can be a drawing, a painting, a collage, a print, sewn fabric, knotwork, photographs, digital prints, photocopies. In short, whatever your creative juices can conjure upon this tiny little area. Sign, date on the back & TRADE them with...
Build confidence and develop your stage presence in this beginner-friendly acting workshop! Come join us for a fun, interactive Acting and Improv Workshop at Alcove! Whether you're experienced or just starting out, it’s a great space to build confidence, sharpen your skills, and get creative. You’ll be guided through engaging exercises and games to help...
Join us at the Deane House for an exceptional afternoon as we celebrate our love for the West and join forces to combat human trafficking, in support of #NotInMyCity. The atmosphere blends Pure West’s vibrant “Yellowstone-meets-garden-party” spirit – featuring a curated live auction of western art, Western-inspired cocktails, elegant canapés, an intimate performance by our host, Paul Brandt.Proceeds support #NotInMyCity,...
This is a casual fundraiser with the bands, artists and combos that Anacrusis is home to, performing for community, friends, loved ones and chosen family, in an effort to help Anacrusis Music raise a bit of money for relocation fees and sound mitigation materials. - Please reach out to Anacrusis' Instagram with any questions about...
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at TELUS Spark with a community BBQ, storytelling, music, activities, and Indigenous-led experiences that honour connection, gratitude, and culture. Join us June 21 for a day of learning, sharing, and celebration for all ages. Stop by TELUS Spark on your Solstice Tour of sun-related and Indigenous Peoples’ Day events on...
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with free admission at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.The day will feature live performances from award-winning throat-singing duo Tudjaat from Nunavut, a DJ set by sean beaver, and more acts to be announced.Visitors can also explore the annually updated Speak Up! exhibit, showcasing the stories of five...
Celebrate Dad with a feast built for flavour.From carved Alberta AAA Striploin and Maple Bourbon Pork Belly Burnt Ends to Truffle Mac & Cheese, Creole Salmon, and a stacked Seafood Bar, this Father’s Day spread is crafted to impress. Finish strong with Maple Bacon Bread Pudding, Peanut Butter & Pretzel Brownies, and a flowing milk...
Walk for Reconciliation 2026Event Date: National Indigenous Peoples DaySunday, June 21, 2026Event Time: 8:30 am - 1 pmCost: Free Ages: All AgesWe invite the community to participate in the 17th annual Walk for Reconciliation this National Indigenous Peoples Day. The walk starts at Harry Hays Building (220 4 Ave SE) and concludes at The Confluence...
Described by Pitchfork as “Captain Beefheart for synth heads who grew up watching Adult Swim,” Salami Rose Joe Louis (AKA Lindsay Olsen) harnesses electronic tinkerings and glitch-y hooks to explore cosmic tinged storytelling in her lyricism. A signee to Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder label, she recently dropped a recording of a rehearsal entitled Inside, with trio,...
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mineo kawasakiLast seen at Sled Island in 2025, Mineo Kawasaki continues to create rhythm‑driven electronic worlds born from live drums and a MIDI controller. He has toured the world with immersive sets that blur percussion and electronics, and bend post‑rock minimalism to his will. Equal parts precision, texture and motion, this gig is not to...
Ben Sosa-WrightActor, comedian, and writer Ben Sosa-Wright was named a Just For Laugh’s New Face in 2022 and is an alum of The Second City Mainstage. Ben was also named one of CBC’s 15 Canadian Comics To Watch in 2019. His writing has been featured in Reader’s Digest and Xtra Magazine. You can catch his stand-up on The New Wave...
Led by knowledgeable guides, you’ll take part in an exclusive tour of our grounds, learning about the wildlife that call us home and our critical conservation efforts. After the tour, you’ll settle into your private Garden Globe for dinner, nestled in the gardens and immersed in the sights and sounds of the zoo.
The 4th Street Night Market is located in the heart of The Beltline for 2026. Visit the lively main street neighborhood of 4th Street for food, fun, local finds, & friends at this family-friendly, free, pet-friendly night market all summer long! (May 16, June 20, July 18, August 22, September 19)
YarboBouncing between inspirations in “heavy music” with an indifference towards classification, hardcore project Yarbo is consistently fast, catchy and punishing. For a turbulent listening experience that cites “male angst,” “insecurity,” and “redundant social commentary,” among many other riotous ruminations, check out their debut album Husband.dead ex girlfriendsHailing from Treaty 6 territory in Saskatoon, grunge/punk four-piece...
Spirit HotelDetermined to wake the dead by any means necessary, Spirit Hotel deals in whiskey-dipped tape rock and haunted house fuzz, all under the direction of singer-songwriter Nataanii Cornelius. Their 2024 debut Wear Your Death was a countrygaze knife twist on their listeners, and the new direction only drives it deeper, as it gets louder.HeavydiveNeo-wave/shoegaze trio Heavydive...
NIFE FITELoud, bad, and bleeding, NIFE FITE is a new, yet recognizable art-punk trio consisting of Matthew Springer (Radioactive Vampire Teeth, Dial Up), E. Collins (Thee Canadian Dispatch) and Kaiden Jackman (The Furnace). Satirizing violence in the media, the group plows through bite sized tunes about knives, stabbings, and childhood games with reckless abandon.Dual NatureDrawing...
Thee SoreheadsBold, female-fronted punk band Thee Soreheads blend raw power, biting hooks, and multilingual grit. Switching between English and Spanish, their sound channels classic punk urgency with a modern edge. Releasing demos, a live session, and now their debut EP, they showcase tightly crafted tracks that explore anger, identity, and resilience.Brain BentSince debuting in 2020,...
Experience Daluyong, a powerful showcase of Filipino Canadian short films exploring identity, migration, queerness, and connection to land and memory.Daluyong (swell) flowed through SineMa as an art-house gathering of documentary and narrative shorts by Filipino Canadian filmmakers, stories shaped by quiet yet powerful undercurrents of queerness, migration, land, and belonging.Like water, identity shifted and surged:...
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...
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