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CAKE is a long form improv duo consisting of Anton Matyushin and Aaron Ranger. Inspired by longer form theatrical improv formats, CAKE aims to create worlds that are real, characters...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Yeehaw, Calgary —BIMBO rides in for Stampede Weekend!BIMBO is a pop x house nightlife experience that blends high-energy DJ sets, drag performances, and bold self-expression into one unforgettable night.For its...
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...
Popcorn Clouds a Solo Fine Art Photography Exhibition on July 10–13, 2026 Opening Night, July 10, 6:00–8:00 p.m.General Admission, July 11–13 Popcorn Clouds is the debut solo exhibition by Calgary-based...
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...
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...
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...
Join us for an afternoon of skateboarding, community, and fun with the McMorris Foundation.Watch world-class skateboarders Jake Anderson, Zion Wright, and Alex Midler throw down in a live demo, then...
During Week 2 of Stampede, no name® is bringing grocery goss to Calgary with a giant bright yellow grocery checkout aisle inspired by your neighbourhood grocery store. Visitors can grab...
One Culture. Switch The Sound. Live The Experience - Afro Switch Festival is Calgary’s ultimate global music takeover.Get Ready for Afro Switch Festival 2026!Afro Switch Festival is more than an...
Experience The Confluence in a new light — the evening light, that is! For a limited number of evenings this summer, we're extending the cultural centre opening hours beyond happy...
Inglewood Night Market is a series of FREE summer night markets taking place in the heart of Inglewood. The markets have over 150 unique and local artisan vendors, food trucks,...
Inglewood Night Market is a series of FREE summer night markets taking place in the heart of Inglewood. The markets have over 150 unique and local artisan vendors, food trucks,...
Calling all cosmic cowboys, cowgirls, and cowfolk! Dust off your boots and polish your spurs because we’re headed way past the frontier. July’s Spark After Dark, powered by ATB, blasts...
Globe Cinema Presents: Night Nurse (2026) At the start of her new job in a luxury retirement community, Eleni (Cemre Paksoy) is drawn into a series of scam calls targeting...
Jazz Room Recommendation: Echo Band feat. Rita — live at GulbarThis Friday, join us for one of our top Jazz Room recommendations — an intimate live music evening with Echo...
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...
High… or Are They? A comedy show where the comics might be high… or they might just be that funny. You decide.The audience is the judge as comedians take the...
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Directed by Ryan CooglerRating: 14ATrying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting...
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.Sinners...
Grab your besties, don your flower crowns, and journey to the Land of Ooo for a night of drag, fantasy, and pure mathematical nonsense.Hosted by the incomparable Anne Xiety, this...
The Brokeback Saloon RETURNS bigger and better than ever!Each event night we have Drag Artists, Acrobats, DJs, Gogo Dancers, Pop Ups, Special Guest Performers Plus All Night Patio!Stampede is just...
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...
Globe Cinema Presents: Night Nurse (2026) At the start of her new job in a luxury retirement community, Eleni (Cemre Paksoy) is drawn into a series of scam calls targeting...
Globe Cinema Presents: El Topo (1970) El Topo decides to confront warrior masters on a transformative desert journey. He begins with his six-year-old son, who must bury his childhood totems...
Proppa plays The Palace with support from Ravebotiks, Salmon Sushi Boys, Brella and Crivelli for Electric Summer Nights on Friday, July 10th! FREE before 11:30PM—RSVP below. Date: Friday, July 10th, 2026Doors: 10:00 p.m.18+...
Obsidian After Dark presents Summer of ‘89: VHS Nights, an 80s movie soundtrack dance night.🖤Summer of ‘89 is a celebration of the iconic soundtracks, cult classics, and hidden gems that...
Proppa plays The Palace with support from Ravebotiks, Salmon Sushi Boys, Brella and Crivelli for Electric Summer Nights on Friday, July 10th! FREE before 11:30PM with RSVP.Date: Friday, July 10th,...
Join us for the ultimate Stampede nightlife alternative. Dollar Records is bringing the signature BAR/YO vibe back to Calgary for its 11th edition, taking over the sleek, modern space at...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Popcorn Clouds a Solo Fine Art Photography Exhibition on July 10–13, 2026 Opening Night, July 10, 6:00–8:00 p.m.General Admission, July 11–13 Popcorn Clouds is the debut solo exhibition by Calgary-based...
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...
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...
Join us & Brady Fullerton for an in-depth, hands-on workshop on how to turn your images into a meaningful photo project.Take your photography beyond single images and learn how to...
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...
Explore Downtown with fellow photographers in Calgary. Open to all levels!Practice your photography in a fun group setting! We will walk around Calgary's Downtown to practice photography as a group....
Stampede style starts here.Join us at our upcoming pop-up in Calgary, The Rodeo Edit, for a curated experience celebrating preloved fashion and Stampede weekend fun.We're taking over Whiskey Rose in...
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...
Celebrate the Calgary Stampede by getting hands-on with the instruments that helped shape country music! This drop-in program invites visitors of all ages to strum, shake, pluck, and play a...
Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios! Catch a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the working spaces of...
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...
We’re excited to welcome you into our creative home for the Artpoint Studio Open House on Saturday, July 11, from 1–5 a.m.Step inside our working studios at 625 11 Ave....
During Week 2 of Stampede, no name® is bringing grocery goss to Calgary with a giant bright yellow grocery checkout aisle inspired by your neighbourhood grocery store. Visitors can grab...
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,...
Watch Calgary Wild FC take on Vancouver Rise FC at McMahon Stadium.
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