PULSE 15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Join us for the BEAST MACHINE Party at 4pm or our 15th Anniversary Battle starting at 6:30pm!
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Join us for the BEAST MACHINE Party at 4pm or our 15th Anniversary Battle starting at 6:30pm!
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.
Develop sharper attention and deeper awareness to strengthen connection and collaboration. This hands-on workshop invites you to experience togetherness through sound, drawing and movement, offering an opportunity to connect more deeply with yourself and others while creating collaborative artwork. FREE and OPEN TO ALL.
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come by and create with the free to use art supplies & instruments. We have paint, collage, textiles, board games, guitars, pianos, drum-kit, clay and more! Come hang out, make art & socialize! - Free admission - All Ages/Family-Friendly - Click here...
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...
DijahSBFormerly known as Kzaraw, DijahSB deals in a jazzy take on hip-hop that is putting Toronto’s rap scene on the map. With breezy bars and earnest wordplay, their 2024 album, The Flower That Knew, was longlisted for the Polaris Music Prize, and serves as the perfect entry point to DijahSB’s musical garden. Ice Tha OneWith roots based...
Get ready for some YEEHAWING and HOWDYING! We are bringing in local secondhand vendors, curating your next Stampede outfit! Find some previously loved, denim, leather, plaid, and more! - Drop-in, no registration required - All Ages - Free Admission * Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Sled Island Music Festival presents Black Country, New Road with guests on June 19th! Date: Friday, June 19th, 2026 Doors: 6:30PM 18+ only with valid government issued ID
Kick off SineMa 2026 with an opening ceremony featuring vibrant Cordillera performances and the screening of Treasure of the Rice Terraces. Program 7:00 pm - Red Carpet 7:30 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...
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...
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.World NewsLive electronic duo World...
BRIAN STOLLERY rarely waits more than a heartbeat before inviting his audiences to have a laugh at his expense. Observational, autobiographical and hilariously self-deprecating, Brian Stollery’s brand of comedy reveals the underlying absurdity of everyday life in a way that is as scathingly honest as it is fast paced and energetic. Mr. Stollery has spent...
Kick off SineMa 2026 with an opening ceremony featuring vibrant Cordillera performances and the screening of Treasure of the Rice Terraces.Program7:00 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...
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. BCNR originally featured a lineup that included Isaac Wood, Tyler Hyde, May Kershaw, Georgia Ellery, Lewis Evans, and Charlie Wayne, adding Luke...
Join us at The Ironwood on June 19th in celebration of the third full-length original Mike MacKenzie album "Fuselage"Set 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.Reservations encouraged at 403-269-5581 or reservations@ironwoodstage.ca1229...
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 first wave of Sled Island 2026 artists is here!Joining Sled Island’s previously announced guest curator, clipping., is English chamber folk ensemble Black Country, New Road, revered Canadian pop project HOMESHAKE, LA synth punks Sextile, fuzzy indie rock outfit feeble little horse, outlandish egg punk group Snõõper, lo-fi post-punk duo Sweeping Promises, NYC-based ambient pioneer...
Ugat ng Paglalakbay (“Roots of the Journey”) is a community-driven, multidisciplinary art initiative featuring the works of eight (8) artists whose artworks will be exhibited at the Alcove Centre for the Arts. The exhibition will run from June 20 to July 4 at Alcove Core. The event will also include a workshop hosted by Anakbayan...
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...
Grab a brush, soak up the sun, and let your creativity bloom! Join us for a fun, 90 minutes of watercolour painting in the garden. No experience? No problem! Our friendly instructor will share easy tips and tricks to get you started—and we’ll bring all the supplies you need. Just show up, soak in the...
Soulful singer-songwriter CELIN performs for Acoustic Afternoons. Every week, catch a new songwriter performing a family-friendly afternoon set to soundtrack your brunch.Wild Rose draught beers are on special for $7 during Acoustic Afternoons!About CELIN:CELIN creates music that explores the highs, the lows, and the realities of mental health, identity, and growth. The Calgary resident blends...
Drag makes every day brighter, so join us at Palomino Smokehouse for breakfast, beers, and a whole lot of fabulous. It’s the perfect warm‑up for Saturday night. Performer lineup coming soon!(Photo: Blue Jackson-Hill)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...
Join us for Neighbour Day and celebrate Alcove Beltline's 1 Year at our community BBQ and arts gathering! We are providing free food and good vibes with music from local DJs and some drop-in art activities. - Drop-in, no registration required - All Ages - Free Admission * Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair...
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...
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...
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:...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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)
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.
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...
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...
Re-entry is not permitted for Scotiabank Saddledome
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,...
The first wave of Sled Island 2026 artists is here!Joining Sled Island’s previously announced guest curator, clipping., is English chamber folk ensemble Black Country, New Road, revered Canadian pop project HOMESHAKE, LA synth punks Sextile, fuzzy indie rock outfit feeble little horse, outlandish egg punk group Snõõper, lo-fi post-punk duo Sweeping Promises, NYC-based ambient pioneer...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Join us for The Gathering at Moh’kinsstis, a one-day Indigenous-led celebration of ceremony, culture, storytelling, music, and community connection in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day.Hosted by the Indigenous Gathering Place Society, this event brings the vision of an Indigenous Gathering Place to life for one day through shared learning, celebration, and gathering in the...
World Cup 2026 Opening Round Live on the BIG screens at the Ship SPAIN vs SAUDI ARABIA(Doors 9:00am)This game is "Minors Friendly"#SoccerAtTheShip #WorldCupHeadquartersYYC
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...
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,...
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.
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 Program - Time - Inception - This Land - The Lion...
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Discover the music of ABBA at Studio Bell under the gentle glow of candlelight. (May 24, June 21, July 26)
Need help with homework? Our free drop-in tutoring program downtown is for junior high and high school students. RSVP your spot or come in when you can. Our tutors walk around and help with English, math, and science, whether you have one small question or a lot to work on. It’s a relaxed, friendly place...
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...
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