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The Decibelles, a treble vocal quartet, are looking forward to sharing an eclectic mix of pop/jazz covers ranging from the Beatles to Manhattan Transfer and Miley Cyrus to Citizen Queen. They will touch on a variety of topics, including food, female empowerment, and, of course, love. The Decibelles (previously known as Here Comes Treble) is...
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...
Start Your Stampede with Flour Rope Square! YAHOO!At Fluor Rope Square, every day starts with our famous bacon pancakes served hot off a chuckwagon!We also have Stampede-style entertainment, and fun events for the whole family (and for everyone!).Highlights include the daily First Nations Parade, square dancing, musical acts, and the Old Time Rigs ride.You can...
This year’s Hy’s Calgary Stampede Breakfast is a not-to-be missed experience! On Wednesday July 8th, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., drop by Hy’s Calgary at the CORE and enjoy Hy’s famous Prime Beef Hash & Eggs, orange juice, and fresh-brewed coffee or tea, served with true Stampede hospitality. Always a highlight of the event,...
When the main stage shuts down, Velvet Room takes over the night.Stampede Tuesday isn’t over until we say it’s over. Step into Velvet Room for a late-night house music takeover inspired by one of the most dominant names in the global scene — John Summit. Think rolling basslines, infectious vocals, and festival-ready energy that’s taken...
Get ready, Calgary! The North Country Collective is quickly becoming the heart of a growing grassroots community, championing songwriters who value honesty, authenticity, and the timeless traditions of country, folk, and Americana music. This special event at the historic Grand Theatre brings together two of Western Canada’s finest songwriters for an evening that celebrates the...
Improv 101: Intro Part 1This is a six-week course with sessions running 7:30-9:30pm on the following Tuesdays:July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 11, 18. There is no class on August 4 (Calgary Fringe).Classes are for students aged 18+Please register with your preferred name so we know who will be in the class and what to...
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...
Your Stampede Pre-Game Starts HereFrom July 7 to 9, we’re transforming the Hotel Arts parking lot into a Stampede Pre-Game complete with a daily DJ Set with SLØFISH, cold drinks, and all your favourite midway-inspired bites.Whether you’re meeting up with friends before heading through the gates or looking for a place to kick off the...
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...
Join us for our annual Pancake Breakfast to kickstart Stampede! Stop by for delicious pancakes, hot coffee, and great company as we kick off Stampede week in true Western style. There'll be good food, friendly faces, and plenty of Stampede spirit, so feel free to come dressed in your best Stampede gear!Bring a colleague, bring...
Join us for our annual Pancake Breakfast to kickstart Stampede! Stop by for delicious pancakes, hot coffee, and great company as we kick off Stampede week in true Western style. There'll be good food, friendly faces, and plenty of Stampede spirit, so feel free to come dressed in your best Stampede gear!Bring a colleague, bring...
Start Your Stampede with Flour Rope Square! YAHOO!At Fluor Rope Square, every day starts with our famous bacon pancakes served hot off a chuckwagon!We also have Stampede-style entertainment, and fun events for the whole family (and for everyone!).Highlights include the daily First Nations Parade, square dancing, musical acts, and the Old Time Rigs ride.You can...
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...
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 2WaylonWyattJuly 3ColeBradleyJuly 4LØLØDiscoRanchJuly 5BigWreckJuly 6YungGravyJuly 7ChadBrownleeJuly 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...
Start Your Stampede with Flour Rope Square! YAHOO!At Fluor Rope Square, every day starts with our famous bacon pancakes served hot off a chuckwagon!We also have Stampede-style entertainment, and fun events for the whole family (and for everyone!).Highlights include the daily First Nations Parade, square dancing, musical acts, and the Old Time Rigs ride.You can...
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...
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 2WaylonWyattJuly 3ColeBradleyJuly 4LØLØDiscoRanchJuly 5BigWreckJuly 6YungGravyJuly 7ChadBrownleeJuly 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...
Globe Cinema Presents: Johnny Guitar (1954) Vienna has built a saloon outside of town, and she hopes to build her own town once the railroad is put through, but the townsfolk want her gone. When four men hold up a stagecoach and kill a man the town officials, led by Emma Small, come to the...
Globe Cinema Presents: I Shot Andy Warhol (1996) The scintillating feature debut of Mary Harron (American Psycho) and one of the most controversial independent films of the 1990s, I Shot Andy Warhol stars an electric Lili Taylor as Valerie Solanas, a militant feminist whose attempted murder of Andy Warhol brought instant fame to her radically...
Globe Cinema Presents: Johnny Guitar (1954) Vienna has built a saloon outside of town, and she hopes to build her own town once the railroad is put through, but the townsfolk want her gone. When four men hold up a stagecoach and kill a man the town officials, led by Emma Small, come to the...
Globe Cinema Presents: I Shot Andy Warhol (1996) The scintillating feature debut of Mary Harron (American Psycho) and one of the most controversial independent films of the 1990s, I Shot Andy Warhol stars an electric Lili Taylor as Valerie Solanas, a militant feminist whose attempted murder of Andy Warhol brought instant fame to her radically...
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