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SUMMARY:SURGE CITY Hoops Summer Series
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nJoin us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday\, Thursday and Saturday from June through September\, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826 8 Avenue SW).\n\nOpen to youth ages 8 to 17\, these clinics are all about building skills\, boosting confidence\, and having fun on the court—whether you’re a beginner or looking to take your game to the next level. Surrounded by the downtown energy and led by experienced coaches\, this is your chance to train\, play\, and grow in one of Calgary’s most iconic outdoor spaces.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/oepgbhru5-surge-city-hoops-summer-series/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Century Gardens Basketball Courts\, 826 8 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 1H7
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Free,Sports & fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260611T153000
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DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260429T174058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200243Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly free tutoring!
DESCRIPTION: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 to get help\, learn more\, and feel better about school. Walk ins welcome. Email goodneighbouryyc@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/nvobme-tx-monthly-free-tutoring/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Esker Foundation\, 1011 9 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0H7
CATEGORIES:Education,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Neighbour YYC":MAILTO:goodneighbouryyc@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260604T154036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200300Z
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SUMMARY:SURGE CITY Hoops Summer Series
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nJoin us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday\, Thursday and Saturday from June through September\, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826 8 Avenue SW).\n\nOpen to youth ages 8 to 17\, these clinics are all about building skills\, boosting confidence\, and having fun on the court—whether you’re a beginner or looking to take your game to the next level. Surrounded by the downtown energy and led by experienced coaches\, this is your chance to train\, play\, and grow in one of Calgary’s most iconic outdoor spaces.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/oepgbhru5-surge-city-hoops-summer-series/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Century Gardens Basketball Courts\, 826 8 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 1H7
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Free,Sports & fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260612T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260429T173309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200305Z
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SUMMARY:World Cup Watch Parties – Tournament Play
DESCRIPTION:We’re joining the global excitement for the 2026 Men’s World Cup with free outdoor watch parties. Catch the tournament play action at Eau Claire Plaza on June 12\, 18 and 24.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/lp0zge72a-world-cup-watch-parties-tournament-play/
LOCATION:Eau Claire Plaza\, 101 Barclay Parade Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 4R3
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260612T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260612T220000
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260429T173406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200246Z
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SUMMARY:Inglewood Night Market
DESCRIPTION: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\, an all-ages licensed area & live music. The markets feature the best arts and culture talent Calgary has to offer. Come to shop and stay for the atmosphere!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/9a0hsfqby-inglewood-night-market-occ-8981/
LOCATION:Inglewood Night Market\, Inglewood 10th avenue and 11th Street SE\, Calgary
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Shopping & markets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260612T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260612T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260429T173245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200247Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Garden Globes Dinner
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/4par8yen2-spring-garden-globes-dinner-occ-9402/
LOCATION:Calgary Zoo\, 1300 Zoo Rd Ne\, Calgary\, T2E 7V6
CATEGORIES:Food & drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260604T144340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200301Z
UID:10004141-1781344800-1781352000@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:SURGE CITY Hoops Summer Series
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nJoin us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday\, Thursday and Saturday from June through September\, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826 8 Avenue SW).\n\nOpen to youth ages 8 to 17\, these clinics are all about building skills\, boosting confidence\, and having fun on the court—whether you’re a beginner or looking to take your game to the next level. Surrounded by the downtown energy and led by experienced coaches\, this is your chance to train\, play\, and grow in one of Calgary’s most iconic outdoor spaces.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ddvcgxsbt-surge-city-hoops-summer-series/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Century Gardens Basketball Courts\, 826 8 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 1H7
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Free,Sports & fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260613T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260613T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260429T173245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200247Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Garden Globes Dinner
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/4par8yen2-spring-garden-globes-dinner-occ-9403/
LOCATION:Calgary Zoo\, 1300 Zoo Rd Ne\, Calgary\, T2E 7V6
CATEGORIES:Food & drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260614T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260528T143733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200255Z
UID:10003637-1781427600-1781481599@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Sunday Safari Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods\, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit\, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon\, a Belgian waffle bar\, cooked to order omelets\, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/b9osvkt97t-sunday-safari-brunch-occ-12166/
LOCATION:Calgary Zoo\, 1300 Zoo Rd Ne\, Calgary\, T2E 7V6
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Food & drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260614T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260614T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260429T173245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200248Z
UID:10002936-1781456400-1781481599@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Spring Garden Globes Dinner
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/4par8yen2-spring-garden-globes-dinner-occ-9404/
LOCATION:Calgary Zoo\, 1300 Zoo Rd Ne\, Calgary\, T2E 7V6
CATEGORIES:Food & drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260615T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260615T180000
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260429T174058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200243Z
UID:10003413-1781537400-1781546400@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Monthly free tutoring!
DESCRIPTION: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 to get help\, learn more\, and feel better about school. Walk ins welcome. Email goodneighbouryyc@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/nvobme-tx-monthly-free-tutoring/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:Esker Foundation\, 1011 9 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0H7
CATEGORIES:Education,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Neighbour YYC":MAILTO:goodneighbouryyc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260604T154036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200300Z
UID:10003993-1781632800-1781640000@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:SURGE CITY Hoops Summer Series
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nJoin us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday\, Thursday and Saturday from June through September\, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826 8 Avenue SW).\n\nOpen to youth ages 8 to 17\, these clinics are all about building skills\, boosting confidence\, and having fun on the court—whether you’re a beginner or looking to take your game to the next level. Surrounded by the downtown energy and led by experienced coaches\, this is your chance to train\, play\, and grow in one of Calgary’s most iconic outdoor spaces.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/oepgbhru5-surge-city-hoops-summer-series/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Century Gardens Basketball Courts\, 826 8 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 1H7
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Free,Sports & fitness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260429T173542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200310Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island Music & Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The first wave of Sled Island 2026 artists is here!\n\nJoining 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 Laraaji\, and genre-bending dream pop artist Salami Rose Joe Louis (signed to Flying Lotus’ record label\, Brainfeeder).  
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/f4z6tag3l-sled-island-music-and-arts-festival/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:Various Venues\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260617T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260617T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260610T160624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200313Z
UID:10004406-1781721000-1781730000@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Cypher Club YYC
DESCRIPTION:Come join the vibe and freestyle with us every month at Cypher Club! Everyone is welcome – rappers\, producers\, singers\, poets and artists – to share your voice on the mic at our open Cypher featuring local DJs on the decks.BEATS. BARS. COMMUNITY. \n-This event is put on by Cypher Club YYC. For any inquiries\, please contact Zoe.– Drop-in\, no registration. All ages.– Free to attend! Donations accepted to support Cypher Club.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/aw4qqjdtx-cypher-club-yyc/
LOCATION:Alcove Centre for the Arts\, 244 7 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 0X4
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Music & concerts,Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260429T173542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200310Z
UID:10003308-1781740800-1781827199@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Sled Island Music & Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The first wave of Sled Island 2026 artists is here!\n\nJoining 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 Laraaji\, and genre-bending dream pop artist Salami Rose Joe Louis (signed to Flying Lotus’ record label\, Brainfeeder).  
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/f4z6tag3l-sled-island-music-and-arts-festival/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Various Venues\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260429T173309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200306Z
UID:10002966-1781787600-1781827199@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:World Cup Watch Parties – Tournament Play
DESCRIPTION:We’re joining the global excitement for the 2026 Men’s World Cup with free outdoor watch parties. Catch the tournament play action at Eau Claire Plaza on June 12\, 18 and 24.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/lp0zge72a-world-cup-watch-parties-tournament-play-occ-9399/
LOCATION:Eau Claire Plaza\, 101 Barclay Parade Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 4R3
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T180000
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260429T174058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200243Z
UID:10003414-1781796600-1781805600@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Monthly free tutoring!
DESCRIPTION: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 to get help\, learn more\, and feel better about school. Walk ins welcome. Email goodneighbouryyc@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/nvobme-tx-monthly-free-tutoring/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Esker Foundation\, 1011 9 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0H7
CATEGORIES:Education,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Neighbour YYC":MAILTO:goodneighbouryyc@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260604T154036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200300Z
UID:10003994-1781805600-1781812800@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:SURGE CITY Hoops Summer Series
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nJoin us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday\, Thursday and Saturday from June through September\, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826 8 Avenue SW).\n\nOpen to youth ages 8 to 17\, these clinics are all about building skills\, boosting confidence\, and having fun on the court—whether you’re a beginner or looking to take your game to the next level. Surrounded by the downtown energy and led by experienced coaches\, this is your chance to train\, play\, and grow in one of Calgary’s most iconic outdoor spaces.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/oepgbhru5-surge-city-hoops-summer-series/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Century Gardens Basketball Courts\, 826 8 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 1H7
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Free,Sports & fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260529T130109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200320Z
UID:10003768-1781809200-1781816400@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Jam Session ft ZHE the Free
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Night Jam Sessions are a welcoming space for musicians\, poets\, singers and attendees to play non-stop music with one another in an open circle\, “living room” setting! Even if you don’t jam\, we have a variety of art supplies to get crafty during the show. \nJam Sessions happen EVERY Thursday night from 7 – 9pm. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week’s jam is hosted by ZHE the Free! \n– Drop-in\, no registration required.\n– Free admission\n– All Ages\n– It’s a lively event\, with high decibel levels!\n– Complimentary Ear Plugs & quiet rooms are available. \nThis program is graciously funded by City of Calgary.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/hk5np30tg-jam-session-ft-zhe-the-free/
LOCATION:Alcove Core\, 244 7 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 0W6
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T230000
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260529T145437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200321Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island presents: Gus Englehorn\, Virgo Rising\, l.n. baba and Hermitess
DESCRIPTION:Gus EnglehornA former pro snowboarder reborn as a nomadic psych-pop prophet\, Gus Englehorn has lived a rollercoaster life that reads like one of the fantastical fables that fill his songbook. His third album\, 2026’s The Hornbook\, magically transmutes the entire history of 20th century rock and roll into an alien transmission from the future. \nVirgo Rising \nShimmering with knotty arrangements\, heartfelt storytelling and a luminous sense of depth\, Virgo Rising blends intimate bedroom pop with electrifying indie rock. With their EPs Sixteenth Sapphire and Vampyre Year earning critical praise\, stay tuned for their debut full-length album slated for release in the fall of 2026. \nl.n. babaThe moniker of Edmonton-based singer-songwriter Keanan Swan-Azmon\, l.n. baba is inspired by oddball songwriters like Jonathan Richman and Arthur Russell. He embraces imperfection\, crafting homemade songs characterized by intricate guitar work\, witty wordplay\, and his distinct baritone\, which you can hear for yourself on his debut album\, Rubber Eye.\nHermitess\nSelf-described as an aging and slightly reclusive witch dreaming simultaneously in music and images\, Hermitess is the longstanding musical project of harpist/vocalist Jennifer Crighton. Taking stage in a solo performance this year\, expect sonically layered orchestral textures\, harmonic voices\, and pedal-driven magic\, all conjuring a fleeting fever dream.\nImportant info: Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\nUpon entering a festival venue\, the passholder agrees to being photographed\, filmed or recorded in that venue\, and agrees to the publication\, reproduction\, distribution and broadcast of all photographs\, video or other recordings of the passholder’s voice or likeness without further notice or compensation in any publicity\, advertisement or other publication carried-out by\, or on behalf of\, Sled Island and in perpetuity in any manner and media whatsoever\, including print\, broadcast or internet.\nEveryone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Island. All festival attendees must abide by Sled Island’s safer spaces and inclusion policy and agree to the code of conduct\, which can be found at SledIsland.com/SaferSpaces.All passes and tickets are non-refundable. \nAbout Sled Island:Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary\, Alberta that brings together a community of music\, comedy and art with over 25\,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information\, visit SledIsland.com.\nSled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta\, which includes the Siksika\, the Piikani\, the Kainai\, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations\, including the Chiniki\, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/unefzyquc-sled-island-presents-gus-englehorn-virgo-rising-ln-baba-and-hermitess/
LOCATION:GULBAR\, 636 10 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 1C3
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260529T145439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200321Z
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SUMMARY:FIFA World Cup 2026: MEXICO vs REP KOREA
DESCRIPTION:World Cup 2026 Opening Round Live on the BIG screens at the Ship MEXICO vs REP KOREA \nSorry “No Minors” \n#SoccerAtTheShip #WorldCupHeadquartersYYC
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/k99joxehk-fifa-world-cup-2026-mexico-vs-rep-korea/
LOCATION:Ship & Anchor Pub
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T233000
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260529T130111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200322Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island and CJSW present: Backxwash\, MAGELLA\, Lana Del Rabies and more
DESCRIPTION:BackxwashInfluenced by traditional Zambian music\, industrial metal and experimental hip-hop\, Ashanti Mutinta has carved out a noisy place in Canada’s rising rap scene. After a prior win in 2020\, her most recent album\, Only Dust Remains\, was also considered for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize. Uncompromising\, unpredictable\, and deeply political; Backxwash is all this\, and so much more.  \n\nMAGELLA\nMontreal-based singer-songwriter MAGELLA carefully blends elements of industrial\, electronic\, experimental and soul\, and combines it with the diasporic blues. With her powerful\, warm tone\, she uses the various colours of her voice to create a sonic canvas\, examining themes of isolation\, identity and resistance.Lana Del RabiesOn Omnipotent Fuck — the second in a planned trilogy of releases — Lana Del Rabies plumbs the depths of spiritually esoteric thought with clanging sounds and relentless industrial drones. Her confrontational\, feral audio assaults hold a dark mirror up to modern pop music. Will you like what you see? Bring earplugs and prepare for sonic possession. \nYolande Laroche\nA familiar face in projects such as Pony Girl and Orchidae\, Canadian Taiwanese artist and producer Yolande Laroche delivers a high-energy performance that melds EDM with haunting pop melodies and raw dynamic vocals. Bringing a commanding presence to the stage while offering audiences a visceral and unapologetic experience\, stay tuned for her upcoming album Run Body Run.\n\nDermabrasion\nGoth duo Dermabrasion have peddled their fleshy post-punk with a deceptively ferocious live show that has landed them supporting slots for the likes of Lydia Lunch RETROVIRUS\, Vision Video\, and Front 242’s Patrick Codenys. With their debut album\, Pain Behaviour\, released on Hand Drawn Dracula in 2024\, the band received rave reviews and solidified their reputation for menace.\n\nVoid Comp\nThe solo project of artist and producer David Julé\, Void Comp fuses electronica\, indie and alternative rock into a uniquely atmospheric sound. Known for lush\, dark production\, the project indulges in hazy synths\, heavy drum machines\, electric baritone guitar\, and warm\, ethereal vocals that feel both intimate and expansive.\nECHTHROS\nPresenting sheer sonic agony in the form of meticulously arranged industrial/power-electronics\, ECHTHROS delivers a central theme of ongoing colonial violence against the Indigenous Peoples of so-called Canada. Their storytelling delivers anguish\, vengeance\, determination\, and celebration through a wall of harsh drone balanced with the calm uneasiness of what is to come next.\nImportant info: Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\nUpon entering a festival venue\, the passholder agrees to being photographed\, filmed or recorded in that venue\, and agrees to the publication\, reproduction\, distribution and broadcast of all photographs\, video or other recordings of the passholder’s voice or likeness without further notice or compensation in any publicity\, advertisement or other publication carried-out by\, or on behalf of\, Sled Island and in perpetuity in any manner and media whatsoever\, including print\, broadcast or internet.\nEveryone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Island. All festival attendees must abide by Sled Island’s safer spaces and inclusion policy and agree to the code of conduct\, which can be found at SledIsland.com/SaferSpaces.All passes and tickets are non-refundable. \nAbout Sled Island:Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary\, Alberta that brings together a community of music\, comedy and art with over 25\,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information\, visit SledIsland.com.\nSled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta\, which includes the Siksika\, the Piikani\, the Kainai\, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations\, including the Chiniki\, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/dgjxjnkoi-sled-island-and-cjsw-present-backxwash-magella-lana-del-rabies-and-more/
LOCATION:Commonwealth Bar and Stage\, 731 10 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M1
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T233000
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260529T145441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200321Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island presents: Kali Horse\, sundayclub\, APACALDA and Victrix
DESCRIPTION:Kali HorseThe experimental art-rock collaboration of multi-instrumentalist producers Sam Maloney and Desiree Das Gupta\, Kali Horse blends fantasy with harsh realism\, colliding genres with reckless abandon. Their avant-pop whimsicality channels Björk\, while their soaring anthemic moments reflect their rock roots. Their vocal connection? Hypnotic. Check out their latest release\, 2099\, for a sample of what’s to come. \nsundayclubBlurring hazy indie pop with dreamy textures and unfiltered storytelling\, sundayclub’s songcraft doubles as grainy\, glowing snapshots of early adulthood. Formed in rural Manitoba\, the group captures the strange\, beautiful in-between of who you were and who you’re becoming\, sharpening in sound as their sense of self comes into focus.\nAPACALDABorn from the mind of vocalist\, songwriter\, and producer Cassandra Angheluta\, APACALDA deals in goth-tinged indie pop and dark psychedelia. With softly jagged lyrics and moody song production\, she creates a playful\, confrontational\, and charged performance that will have you fashionably brooding all night long.\n  Victrix\nCalgary\, AB\nConnecting the dots between bedroom folk\, chamber pop\, and the darker side of dream pop\, Victrix weaves together the more confessional side of classic songwriting. With a strong penchant for synths\, drum machines\, and tastefully deployed melodic ornamentation\, they betray an abiding interest in the granular details of songcraft and arrangement.\n\nImportant info: Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\nUpon entering a festival venue\, the passholder agrees to being photographed\, filmed or recorded in that venue\, and agrees to the publication\, reproduction\, distribution and broadcast of all photographs\, video or other recordings of the passholder’s voice or likeness without further notice or compensation in any publicity\, advertisement or other publication carried-out by\, or on behalf of\, Sled Island and in perpetuity in any manner and media whatsoever\, including print\, broadcast or internet.\nEveryone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Island. All festival attendees must abide by Sled Island’s safer spaces and inclusion policy and agree to the code of conduct\, which can be found at SledIsland.com/SaferSpaces.All passes and tickets are non-refundable. \nAbout Sled Island:Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary\, Alberta that brings together a community of music\, comedy and art with over 25\,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information\, visit SledIsland.com.\nSled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta\, which includes the Siksika\, the Piikani\, the Kainai\, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations\, including the Chiniki\, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/rmilql8er-sled-island-presents-kali-horse-sundayclub-apacalda-and-victrix/
LOCATION:PinBar\, 501 17 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2S 0A9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T233000
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
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SUMMARY:Sled Island presents: Granpa (Lucas Abela) + guests
DESCRIPTION:Granpa (Lucas Abela)\nHarsh noise meets bloodcraft when Granpa (Lucas Abela) hits the stage. His free jazz-inspired sounds — achieved by blowing on amplified shards of glass with his mouth (and sometimes bloodying himself in the process) — have toured the world since the ‘90s and were featured on Death Grips’ 2018 album ​​Year of the Snitch. This one-of-a-kind show will be an out-of-body audio experience for the ages.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/9v1jrvwgs-sled-island-presents-granpa-lucas-abela-guests/
LOCATION:BLOX Arts Centre\, 834 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M1
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260529T151346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200323Z
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SUMMARY:Sextile
DESCRIPTION:Revolving around the machinations of Brady Keehn and Melissa Scaduto\, Sextile’s occult-tinged take on post-punk is a chilly dance party with invites for all. Their latest release\, yes\, please\, slam dances at the edges of drum ‘n bass and acid punk with hooks for days and a propulsive\, fuller sound. Wear something black and get ready to dance.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/cizvca9gx-sextile/
LOCATION:Dickens\, Lower 1000 9 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2Y6
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260429T173542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200310Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island Music & Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The first wave of Sled Island 2026 artists is here!\n\nJoining 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 Laraaji\, and genre-bending dream pop artist Salami Rose Joe Louis (signed to Flying Lotus’ record label\, Brainfeeder).  
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/f4z6tag3l-sled-island-music-and-arts-festival/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:Various Venues\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260529T151348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200324Z
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SUMMARY:The Playbooks
DESCRIPTION:the playbooks \nbased on »the truth« by abagail vanmerlin / world debut \nin the throes of the great depression\, hallie flanagan has been appointed to run a bold experiment in publicly funded art. staging radical new work\, fighting government censors\, and keeping thousands of artists employed\, hallie is still a woman few have heard of. from the strike revolt to congressional witch hunts\, the playbooks is a fast-moving portrait of art\, politics\, and the moral cost of survival. the gripping true-story of one woman caught between her ideals and the compromises that could destroy her. \n»the theater\, when it is potent enough to deserve its ancestry\, is always dangerous; that is why it is instinctively feared by people who do not want change\, but only preservation of the status quo.« hallie flanagan \n18+. contains strong language\, sexism\, racial slurs\, depictions of racism (including references to lynching and slavery)\, and emotionally charged confrontations.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/pz3ec4vkdb-the-playbooks/
LOCATION:the theatre\, 101\, 215 14 av sw\, Calgary\, Ab
CATEGORIES:Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260619T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260529T151350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200324Z
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SUMMARY:FIFA World Cup 2026: USA vs AUSTRALIA
DESCRIPTION:World Cup 2026 Opening Round Live on the BIG screens at the Ship USA vs AUSTRALIA \n \n(Doors 11:00am)   \nThis game is  “Minors Friendly” \n#SoccerAtTheShip #WorldCupHeadquartersYYC
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ixk9u5koi-fifa-world-cup-2026-usa-vs-australia/
LOCATION:Ship & Anchor Pub
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T183000
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
CREATED:20260529T151352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200325Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island presents: Plëzher\, Tall Mary\, Cell Press and PERRA
DESCRIPTION:PlëzherBuilt around two bassists\, heavy punk four-piece Plëzher is confrontational\, unfiltered\, and rooted in classic punk grit — tearing through convention and pissing off the patriarchy. Released late last year\, their new self-titled album is 10 songs of raw energy guaranteed to blow your speakers. \nTall Mary\nGender-nonconforming noise rock force Tall Mary channels mystical gay energy through drills\, awls\, and jagged guitars. Their sprawling debut 2LP When Will I Find Something New explores gender and identity under a brutal society. Stirring post-punk\, no wave\, and raw noise into a spellbinding churn\, they’re equal parts construction site\, séance\, and queer liberation.\nCell PressNamed after a Russian prison torture method\, sludge three-piece Cell Press focuses on creating pummeling noisewalls for a dying world. Featuring members from acts like The Great Sabatini\, Architect and The Chariot\, you can find beauty underneath the group’s brutal soundscapes\, but only for those willing to endure the noise.\nPERRACreating art around violence\, sisterhood and catharsis\, five-piece grrrl gang punk band PERRA evokes a wolf-like type of feminist hardcore\, creating a space where ferocity and chaos can make way for solidarity and community. Check out their 2025 double single release LA LA LA / Kathy Acker to prepare for the madness ahead. Important info: Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\nUpon entering a festival venue\, the passholder agrees to being photographed\, filmed or recorded in that venue\, and agrees to the publication\, reproduction\, distribution and broadcast of all photographs\, video or other recordings of the passholder’s voice or likeness without further notice or compensation in any publicity\, advertisement or other publication carried-out by\, or on behalf of\, Sled Island and in perpetuity in any manner and media whatsoever\, including print\, broadcast or internet.\nEveryone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Island. All festival attendees must abide by Sled Island’s safer spaces and inclusion policy and agree to the code of conduct\, which can be found at SledIsland.com/SaferSpaces.All passes and tickets are non-refundable. \nAbout Sled Island:Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary\, Alberta that brings together a community of music\, comedy and art with over 25\,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information\, visit SledIsland.com.\nSled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta\, which includes the Siksika\, the Piikani\, the Kainai\, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations\, including the Chiniki\, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/3my5-xdt5-sled-island-presents-plezher-tall-mary-cell-press-and-perra/
LOCATION:Palomino Smokehouse\, 109 7 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 3E6
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260619T083553
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T200325Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island and Mint Records present: Nora Kelly Band\, Knitting\, Jed Arbour and more
DESCRIPTION:Nora Kelly BandBorn from friends jamming by the train tracks in Montreal’s Mile End neighbourhood\, people flocked to listen and sing along to Nora Kelly Band — until the cops chased them off. NKB’s twist on alt-country delivers haunting harmonies\, rambunctious twang\, and wry lyrics. It’s the perfect backdrop for your next tussle in the hay. knittingWith evocative storytelling and a dry sense of humour\, knitting makes guitar driven\, lyrically introspective indie rock evoking the nostalgia of ‘90s alternative. Their debut album Some Kind of Heaven was released in September 2024 to international critical acclaim\, leading to tours across North America\, Europe and the UK. Their second full-length album is expected in June 2026. \nJed ArbourA self-described “queer\, cathartic\, post-rock listening adventure\,” Jed Arbour shares a generous amount of themselves via their music\, making listeners feel unsettled\, understood\, and self-reflective. A deeply honest and captivating experience\, their music offers a wide range of textures to encompass most moods and worm its way into most eardrums.  \n\nHeaven For RealHelmed by iconoclastic songwriting twins Mark and J. Scott Grundy\, Heaven For Real has existed in many iterations over the past decade; consistently twisting the raw genre materials of pop and rock into perplexingly poetic configurations. Their latest LP Who Died & Made You The Dream? was released on Mint Records in November 2025.\n\nImportant info: Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\nUpon entering a festival venue\, the passholder agrees to being photographed\, filmed or recorded in that venue\, and agrees to the publication\, reproduction\, distribution and broadcast of all photographs\, video or other recordings of the passholder’s voice or likeness without further notice or compensation in any publicity\, advertisement or other publication carried-out by\, or on behalf of\, Sled Island and in perpetuity in any manner and media whatsoever\, including print\, broadcast or internet.\nEveryone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Island. All festival attendees must abide by Sled Island’s safer spaces and inclusion policy and agree to the code of conduct\, which can be found at SledIsland.com/SaferSpaces.All passes and tickets are non-refundable. \nAbout Sled Island:Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary\, Alberta that brings together a community of music\, comedy and art with over 25\,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information\, visit SledIsland.com.\nSled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta\, which includes the Siksika\, the Piikani\, the Kainai\, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations\, including the Chiniki\, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/v1pnr8ahq-sled-island-and-mint-records-present-nora-kelly-band-knitting-jed-arbour-and-more/
LOCATION:PinBar\, 501 17 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2S 0A9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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