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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260715T130000
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SUMMARY:Fiona Malena Flamenco
DESCRIPTION:Dancer Fiona Malena first saw famed dancer Antonio Márquez dancing his Zapateado on stage over 20 years ago and was struck by the mastery and synthesis of both classical and flamenco worlds. Years later\, still intrigued by the breath and innovation classical music offers\, she recently performed with the Philharmonic of Essen\, Germany in a full classical program. \nHere she continues this journey accompanied by esteem pianist Oksana Yaremchuk (Ukraine/ Calgary\, Mount Royal University) and violinist Claudia Schaer (New York\, Trio Lucente and former concertmaster of the Julliard Symphony).
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/fuhtq3tom-fiona-malena-flamenco/
LOCATION:The Cathedral Church of the Redeemer\, 604 1st St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 4W4
CATEGORIES:Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="ProArts Society":MAILTO:info@proartssociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260715T220000
DTSTAMP:20260707T000344Z
CREATED:20260701T000151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000344Z
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SUMMARY:The Bouncing Souls
DESCRIPTION:The Bouncing Souls bring the Born To Be Tour to The Palace on Wednesday\, July 15th with support from The Suicide Machines!  \nDate: Wednesday\, July 15th\, 2026 Doors: 6:00PM  \n18+ only with valid government issued ID
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/wvwisdkil-the-bouncing-souls/
LOCATION:The Palace Theatre\, 219 8th Avenue SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1B7
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T235959
DTSTAMP:20260707T000344Z
CREATED:20260704T000409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000344Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Infinite Audition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of poetry performance\, musical saw\, poems about wrestling\, emergency rooms and theatre monologues as we welcome Charlie Petch\, who is on his “Charlie Petch’s Big ‘Ol Book Tour” for his second poetry collection with Brick Books\, “Infinite Audition”.  \nCharlie will be joined by the talented spoken word artist\, and total boss Cobra Collins who will also perform and then Cobra and Charlie will have a little Q&A between these two former poetry slam competitors.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ekw2scb6l-book-launch-infinite-audition/
LOCATION:Shelf Life Books\, 1302 4 St Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0X8
CATEGORIES:Education,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260715T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260715T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T000143Z
CREATED:20260630T150209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000143Z
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SUMMARY:Chandler Billinghurst
DESCRIPTION:Chandler Billinghurst is a comedian with the kind of name that sounds like he should either own a vineyard or get heckled at one. He brings sharp observations\, quick turns\, and just enough charm to make terrible life choices seem relatable. On stage\, Chandler mixes wit and honesty\, finding the funny in everyday chaos\, awkward moments\, and the general confusion of being alive. He’s proof that sometimes the best way to survive adulthood is to laugh at it first. \nOn stage\, Chandler mixes wit and honesty\, finding the funny in everyday chaos\, awkward moments\, and the general confusion of being alive. He’s proof that sometimes the best way to survive adulthood is to laugh at it first.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/t8ssaebbr-chandler-billinghurst/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Comedy Cave\, 1020 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1J2
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T235959
DTSTAMP:20260707T000223Z
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SUMMARY:Globe Cinema Presents: Night Nurse (2026)
DESCRIPTION:Globe Cinema Presents: Night Nurse (2026)  \nAt the start of her new job in a luxury retirement community\, Eleni (Cemre Paksoy) is drawn into a series of scam calls targeting the elderly residents\, a pull she can’t quite name or resist. \nAs the community’s strange rhythms close around her\, she grows increasingly intimate with her elusive patient\, Douglas (Bruce McKenzie)\, until the line blurs between care and desire\, devotion and delusion. \nWriter-director Georgia Bernstein’s debut feature examines caregiving as both vocation and compulsion\, and the fine\, dangerous line between them. \nGenre: Thriller\, Erotic Director: Georgia Bernstein Stars: Cemre Paksoy\, Bruce McKenzie\, Eleonore Hendricks Running time: 1 hr 35 minRating: 14A (Not Recommended for Children) \nDebit\, credit\, and tap only for payment. No cash accepted.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/oikcekdo2-globe-cinema-presents-night-nurse-2026-occ-16862/
LOCATION:Globe Cinema\, 617 8 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 0W9
CATEGORIES:Film & movies
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260715T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260715T234500
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SUMMARY:Legends Ball at Cowboys
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the end of another legendary Cowboys Music Festival with us!  \n+18\, no minors & standing room only. \nEarly arrival recommended\, subject to capacity.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/f4y-awfuw-legends-ball-at-cowboys/
LOCATION:Cowboys Dance Hall\, 421 12th Ave. SE\, T2g1a5\, Alberta\, T2G1A5
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTSTAMP:20260707T000116Z
CREATED:20260701T000125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000116Z
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SUMMARY:Current // Process + Place
DESCRIPTION: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 rhythm of the river and the energy of downtown life. \nPresented by The New Gallery and supported by RISEUp Calgary\, Current runs through July 6 – 30th\, 2026. \nCurrent brings together the works and creative processes of Calgary artists through installation\, performance and socially engaged practice. At times ecological\, social and deeply rooted in process\, Current invites artists to slow down and work directly within the liminal space of the river’s edge\, the histories it holds\, its riparian habitat\, transition to the urban environment\, and the material relations both carried and deposited. \nArtist participation is site-specific\, and interventions are simultaneously temporary\, time-based and socially engaged. Current merges an outdoor exhibition program with musical and movement-based performance\, installation\, sound\, participatory workshops and facilitated interdisciplinary tours.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/yqx2jmjbho-current-process-place/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6
CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The New Gallery":MAILTO:info@thenewgallery.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTSTAMP:20260704T000116Z
CREATED:20260704T000115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000116Z
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SUMMARY:Get Ready for the Ultimate Summer Challenge!
DESCRIPTION:The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer. \nEveryone 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. \nFrom July 1 to August 31\, read\, attend programs\, explore new stories\, and have fun at the Library as part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. \nRegistration opens June 15.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/qvvonebdk-get-ready-for-the-ultimate-summer-challenge/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260716T153000
DTSTAMP:20260707T000147Z
CREATED:20260704T000300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000147Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Stephen Avenue Guided Walking Tours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese tours are approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and include part of the surrounding area of Stephen Avenue.For a private tour or group larger than 20 people\, please contact us at info@heritagecalgary.ca.  \nTours are held twice a day at 10 am and 2 pm during July and August.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/6iizlas-m-historic-stephen-avenue-guided-walking-tours/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Stephen Avenue Walk\, 340 8 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, T2P 1C1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260707T000345Z
CREATED:20260707T000345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000345Z
UID:10005751-1784224800-1784228400@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Behind The Scenes Exhibition Tour at Esker Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Join Director/Curator Naomi Potter and Head Preparator Doug Haslam for a behind-the-scenes tour to learn about the work that goes into curating and installing our exhibitions. \nThursday\, July 16 2026 at 6-7 p.m.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/1wop8schn-behind-the-scenes-exhibition-tour-at-esker-foundation/
LOCATION:Esker Foundation\, 4th Floor\, 1011 – 9th Avenue S.E.\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0H7
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260708T000213Z
CREATED:20260708T000213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T000213Z
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SUMMARY:Behind The Scenes Exhibition Tour with Naomi Potter & Doug Haslam
DESCRIPTION:Join Director Naomi Potter & Head Preparator Doug Haslam for a behind the scenes tour of our current exhibitions.\n\nIn this behind-the-scenes tour\, guests will learn about the work that goes into curating and installing our Spring/Summer 2026 exhibitions: ᐃᔨ – Eyes – Shirley Moorhouse and Zadie Xa with Benito Mayor Vallejo | Moonlit Confessions Across Deep Sea Echoes: Your Ancestors Are Whales\, and Earth Remembers Everything.\n\nTogether\, Naomi Potter & Head Preparator Doug Haslam will offer insights into the development of the exhibitions-from curatorial decision-making to installation – highlighting the collaboration and care involved in presenting the artwork\, and how the artists’ visions are translated into Esker Foundation’s gallery space.\n\nWhether you’re a regular visitor or new to Esker Foundation\, this program offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the process\, people and stories behind these exhibitions.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/srxwflqjz-behind-the-scenes-exhibition-tour-with-naomi-potter-and-doug-haslam/
LOCATION:Esker Foundation\, 4th Floor\, 1011 – 9th Avenue S.E.\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0H7
CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260630T000014Z
CREATED:20260604T154036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T000014Z
UID:10004002-1784224800-1784232000@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. \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). \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/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Century Gardens Basketball Courts\, 826 8 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 1H7
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Free,Sports & fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260716T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260707T000354Z
CREATED:20260701T000155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000354Z
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SUMMARY:The Harpoonist\, Morgen Le Fae and Factory Walk
DESCRIPTION:Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club \n109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary \n18+ with government issued identification \nWhen: Thursday July 16\, 2026 \nDoors: 7:00pm-8:00pm \nAdmission: $16.00  \nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT! \nThe Harpoonist \nYou ought to meet Harpoonist. Known to family\, friends and hardcore fans as Shawn Hall. A harpoon/harmonica/harp virtuoso with a couple of decades in the hardcore\, blues-based rock and roll trenches. D’you remember The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer\, Shawn’s duo with Matt Rogers for 17 blistering years at festivals and concert halls and clubs large and small\, grungy and almost clean? \nWell\, Hall’s turned a new leaf. Harpoonist — Hall’s non-de-plume and the name of the band — is something else again. New songs. New record. New gritty\, tough-assed swamp music with edge and off-the-wall lyrics. More importantly\, new musical partner-in-crime Big Sugar’s Gordie Johnson. Harpoonist (the band) is something else: Hall on harpoon\, and vocals of course\, and some keys. And Johnson\, Big Sugar’s Texas-based producer\, guitarist on nearly everything else. Plus\, Hall’s pal Jonas Shandel\, who also helped write the songs. \nHarpoonist is ready. There’s a new track ready to be released called “Good People” The made-in-Texas record is titled “Did We Come Here to Dance.” Due in February on Tonic Records label and on all the streaming services. \nOh\, and you almost certainly will dance. Promise.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/zq9qyvecs-the-harpoonist-morgen-le-fae-and-factory-walk/
LOCATION:The Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club\, 109 7th AVE SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 0W5
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T203000
DTSTAMP:20260707T000347Z
CREATED:20260701T000153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000347Z
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SUMMARY:How the West Got Shirtless: Beefcakes\, the Stampede\, and Queerness with Kevin Allen
DESCRIPTION:Event Date: Thursday\, July 16 \nEvent Time: 7-8:30 pm | Doors open 6:30 pm \nCost: $15 (plus fees) \nAges: 13+ \nLast year\, Kevin Allen packed the house with Colonial Calgary Was SO Gay. This year\, he’s back — and somehow\, things are getting even beefier. \nFor one special summer edition\, Hot Dogs & Hot Takes on History becomes Hot Cakes & Hot Takes on History. Diving into a surprising chapter of Calgary’s visual history\, we ask a very important question — just how much shirtless cowboy photography can one city produce before people start asking questions? \nHistorian and author Kevin Allen returns to explore the world of “beefcake” imagery that flourished around the Calgary Stampede throughout the twentieth century. Originally created to celebrate rugged masculinity\, athleticism\, and the ideal western man\, these photographs often featured remarkably sculpted cowboys\, ranch hands\, and athletes posing in various states of undress. \nThe intention may have been to promote strength\, virility\, and frontier values. The result\, however\, was often something a little more… complicated. \nKevin examines photographs\, advertisements\, postcards\, and popular culture\, and how these images reflect changing ideas about gender\, masculinity\, and desire. Along the way\, he’ll explore how queer audiences found meaning in images that were never intended for them\, and why some of Calgary’s most iconic symbols of masculinity have aged into something unexpectedly homoerotic. \nThis conversation is a reminder that history is rarely as straightforward as it appears — and that sometimes the most revealing stories are hidden in plain sight\, usually without a shirt. \nCome for the hot cakes\, stay for the realization that Calgary has been accidentally serving queer subtext for decades.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/y9_jlyjyf-how-the-west-got-shirtless-beefcakes-the-stampede-and-queerness-with-kevin-allen/
LOCATION:The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland\, 750 9 Avenue Southeast\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 5E1
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly,Food & drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T204500
DTSTAMP:20260707T000354Z
CREATED:20260704T000419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000354Z
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SUMMARY:ChamberFest West: 300 Years of Groove
DESCRIPTION:Violin phenom Kerson Leong opens with a burst of brilliance\, leading a seamless\, no-intermission journey from the radiant clarity of Johann Sebastian Bach through the shimmering virtuosity of Francisco Tárrega and Eugène Ysaÿe\, while Charles Ives’ bold\, experimental Piano Trio introduces unexpected twists along the way. \nThe energy spills into Clancy Newman’s electrifying arrangements of Mark Ronson’s Uptown Funk and Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah for cello choir\, before culminating in Ernő Dohnányi’s Sextet—a vibrant blend of Romantic sweep\, wit\, and a touch of shadow beneath its luminous surface.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/maqp8xw3do-chamberfest-west-300-years-of-groove/
LOCATION:The GRAND\, 608 1 St Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 1M6
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Music & concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="ChamberFest West":MAILTO:manager@chamberfestwest.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T000143Z
CREATED:20260630T150209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000143Z
UID:10005153-1784230200-1784235600@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Chandler Billinghurst
DESCRIPTION:Chandler Billinghurst is a comedian with the kind of name that sounds like he should either own a vineyard or get heckled at one. He brings sharp observations\, quick turns\, and just enough charm to make terrible life choices seem relatable. On stage\, Chandler mixes wit and honesty\, finding the funny in everyday chaos\, awkward moments\, and the general confusion of being alive. He’s proof that sometimes the best way to survive adulthood is to laugh at it first. \nOn stage\, Chandler mixes wit and honesty\, finding the funny in everyday chaos\, awkward moments\, and the general confusion of being alive. He’s proof that sometimes the best way to survive adulthood is to laugh at it first.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/t8ssaebbr-chandler-billinghurst/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Comedy Cave\, 1020 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1J2
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T223000
DTSTAMP:20260707T000355Z
CREATED:20260707T000355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000355Z
UID:10005755-1784230200-1784241000@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Organ 4Tet feat. Chris Tauchner\, Nicholas Bettcher\, Jon May and Shane Statz
DESCRIPTION:One of Calgary’s most burning organ quartets featuring four of the scene’s most talented artists\, paying tribute to Jimmy Smith and many more! \nJazz & Soul at The Attic returns for Season III! \nJoin us for another season of unforgettable live jazz and soul with Organ 4Tet feat. Chris Tauchner\, Nicholas Bettcher\, Jon May and Shane Statz \nWhether you’re a lifelong jazz enthusiast or simply looking for an unforgettable night out\, Jazz & Soul at The Attic offers an intimate listening-room experience with exceptional musicianship\, craft cocktails\, and the warm atmosphere of Calgary’s Music Mile. \nSeason 3 of Jazz & Soul at The Attic is proudly presented with the support of our incredible community partners. A huge thank you to Cabin Brewing for keeping the music flowing with $6 Cabin Brewing tall cans all night\, every Thursday\, What’s Good Calgary for championing Calgary’s vibrant arts and culture scene\, JazzYYC for helping grow and celebrate live jazz in our city\, and Little Rock Printing for bringing our promotional materials to life. Their support helps make unforgettable evenings of live music possible\, and we’re grateful to have them as part of the Jazz & Soul family.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/upmrhzgo-organ-4tet-feat-chris-tauchner-nicholas-bettcher-jon-may-and-shane-statz/
LOCATION:The Attic Bar & Stage\, 1413 9 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0T4
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260716T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260716T235959
DTSTAMP:20260704T000118Z
CREATED:20260629T172329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000118Z
UID:10004961-1784230200-1784246399@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Somatic Sessions at Yoga Passage
DESCRIPTION:Join Lindsay for a 5-week somatic immersion blending nervous system literacy\, somatic movement\, breathwork\, inquiry and embodied practices designed to deepen awareness\, release stored tension and build emotional resilience.  \nEach week explores how your body communicates through sensation\, movement\, and pattern. You’ll learn to track your nervous system states\, respond to activation with practical regulation tools\, and build a balanced baseline for daily life.  \nBring clothes to move in\, a water bottle\, journal\, and pen. Workbook also provided. \nWeek 1 – Safety In Presence: Nervous System Literacy & The Felt Sense \nWeek 2 – Your Window Of Tolerance: The Cycle Of Stress & The FFFF Responses \nWeek 3 – Inner Parts Work: Awareness Of The Shadow & Inner Child \nWeek 4 – The Body As A Healer: Fascia\, Flow & Vagal Resilience \nWeek 5 – SOMAMVMNT: Integration\, Expression & Embodied Empowerment \nFacilitator: Lindsay Hainstock \nWhen: Thursdays July 2 – July 30\, 7:30 – 9:00 pm \nInvestment: $133 for 5 weeks
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/95ireio0v-somatic-sessions-at-yoga-passage/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Yoga Passage\, 524 11 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0C8
CATEGORIES:Sports & fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260716T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260716T235959
DTSTAMP:20260707T000223Z
CREATED:20260707T000223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000223Z
UID:10005715-1784230200-1784246399@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Globe Cinema Presents: Night Nurse (2026)
DESCRIPTION:Globe Cinema Presents: Night Nurse (2026)  \nAt the start of her new job in a luxury retirement community\, Eleni (Cemre Paksoy) is drawn into a series of scam calls targeting the elderly residents\, a pull she can’t quite name or resist. \nAs the community’s strange rhythms close around her\, she grows increasingly intimate with her elusive patient\, Douglas (Bruce McKenzie)\, until the line blurs between care and desire\, devotion and delusion. \nWriter-director Georgia Bernstein’s debut feature examines caregiving as both vocation and compulsion\, and the fine\, dangerous line between them. \nGenre: Thriller\, Erotic Director: Georgia Bernstein Stars: Cemre Paksoy\, Bruce McKenzie\, Eleonore Hendricks Running time: 1 hr 35 minRating: 14A (Not Recommended for Children) \nDebit\, credit\, and tap only for payment. No cash accepted.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/oikcekdo2-globe-cinema-presents-night-nurse-2026-occ-16861/
LOCATION:Globe Cinema\, 617 8 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 0W9
CATEGORIES:Film & movies
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTSTAMP:20260707T000116Z
CREATED:20260701T000125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000116Z
UID:10005332-1784246400-1784332799@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Current // Process + Place
DESCRIPTION: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 rhythm of the river and the energy of downtown life. \nPresented by The New Gallery and supported by RISEUp Calgary\, Current runs through July 6 – 30th\, 2026. \nCurrent brings together the works and creative processes of Calgary artists through installation\, performance and socially engaged practice. At times ecological\, social and deeply rooted in process\, Current invites artists to slow down and work directly within the liminal space of the river’s edge\, the histories it holds\, its riparian habitat\, transition to the urban environment\, and the material relations both carried and deposited. \nArtist participation is site-specific\, and interventions are simultaneously temporary\, time-based and socially engaged. Current merges an outdoor exhibition program with musical and movement-based performance\, installation\, sound\, participatory workshops and facilitated interdisciplinary tours.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/yqx2jmjbho-current-process-place/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6
CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The New Gallery":MAILTO:info@thenewgallery.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTSTAMP:20260704T000116Z
CREATED:20260704T000115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000116Z
UID:10005412-1784246400-1784332799@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Get Ready for the Ultimate Summer Challenge!
DESCRIPTION:The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer. \nEveryone 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. \nFrom July 1 to August 31\, read\, attend programs\, explore new stories\, and have fun at the Library as part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. \nRegistration opens June 15.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/qvvonebdk-get-ready-for-the-ultimate-summer-challenge/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260717T153000
DTSTAMP:20260707T000147Z
CREATED:20260704T000300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000147Z
UID:10005489-1784282400-1784302200@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Historic Stephen Avenue Guided Walking Tours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese tours are approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and include part of the surrounding area of Stephen Avenue.For a private tour or group larger than 20 people\, please contact us at info@heritagecalgary.ca.  \nTours are held twice a day at 10 am and 2 pm during July and August.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/6iizlas-m-historic-stephen-avenue-guided-walking-tours/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Stephen Avenue Walk\, 340 8 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, T2P 1C1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260717T230000
DTSTAMP:20260707T000357Z
CREATED:20260704T000421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000357Z
UID:10005541-1784286000-1784329200@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Calgary Latin Festival
DESCRIPTION:Each July the weekend after the Calgary Stampede\, Downtown Calgary becomes a big fiesta! Come and enjoy the 3 hottest days of the summer with over 30 authentic food vendors\, hundreds of national and international performers\, artisan market\, kids area\, beer gardens and lots of fun.Let us share our beautiful culture with you and your family!Fiestaval will be held this year in the brand new Eau Claire Plaza right in the heart of Downtown Calgary.11 am to 11 pm Friday and Saturday and 11 am to 10 pm Sunday.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/n1w7yqsoz-calgary-latin-festival/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Eau Claire Plaza\, Calgary
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260717T130000
DTSTAMP:20260707T000358Z
CREATED:20260707T000358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000358Z
UID:10005760-1784289600-1784293200@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Contemporary Connections: Punjabi Tour
DESCRIPTION:Admission: Free with advance registration; walk-ins welcome\, space permitting \nExhibition Tour: Ghazaleh Avarzamani: Churn\, Earn\, Burn and then Return \nDuration: 30-minute guided tour\, followed by a post-tour conversation and optional mini mixer \nGuide: Harpreet M. Dayal is a Calgary-based South Asian author\, poet\, and interdisciplinary artist focused on using art for healing\, community connection\, and self-love. She is the founder of the “Love Notes” project\, a community-driven initiative started in 2017. She is also known for her work in community engagement\, writing workshops\, and\, as of 2026\, pursuing doctoral studies while promoting emotional healing. \nWe welcome your suggestions for future tours in other languages! \nContemporary Connections is supported by program partner Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation (ICAI)
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/c8jxkrid7-contemporary-connections-punjabi-tour/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T235959
DTSTAMP:20260707T000112Z
CREATED:20260704T000224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000112Z
UID:10005477-1784289600-1784419199@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Fresh Lines: A Pixel Park Skate Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of skateboarding\, community\, and fun with the McMorris Foundation. \nWatch world-class skateboarders Jake Anderson\, Zion Wright\, and Alex Midler throw down in a live demo\, then stick around to meet the pros\, grab an autograph\, and snap a photo with your favourite skaters. \nThis is a free event and everyone is welcome—whether you’re a lifelong skater or just want to experience the excitement.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/p-xgt7bxo-fresh-lines-a-pixel-park-skate-pop-up-occ-16793/
LOCATION:Pixel Park\, 314 12 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0Y2
CATEGORIES:Sports & fitness,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260717T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T000406Z
CREATED:20260707T000405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000406Z
UID:10005761-1784307600-1784307600@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Omatsuri - Calgary Japanese Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate a Milestone: 15 Years of Omatsuri! \nWelcome to Omatsuri 2026! This year marks a monumental milestone as the Calgary Japanese Community Association (CJCA) proudly celebrates our 15th Anniversary. \nFor a decade and a half\, Omatsuri has been Calgary’s premier gateway to authentic Japanese culture. To celebrate 15 years of community\, heritage\, and connection\, we are making this year’s festival our grandest and most immersive experience yet. From the thunderous echoes of traditional Taiko drumming to the vibrant sights of our night-market-inspired outdoor grounds\, join us as we honor our past and look toward the future.  \nWhether you are a lifelong friend of the festival or joining us for the very first time\, come celebrate 15 years of culture with us! \nExperience the Festival \nChoose the festival experience that works best for you! Purchase a ticket to either Friday or Saturday or even both\, with each day offering its own unique mix of curated cultural programming\, including: \n\nThe Main Stage: High-energy Taiko drumming\, traditional Japanese dance\, and live musical performances.\nMartial Arts Demonstrations: Budo showcases including Kendo\, Karate\, Judo.\nThe Authentic Food Zone: Feast on authentic Japanese festival street food.\nThe 15th Anniversary Sake & Beer Garden: Sample a curated selection of Japanese sakes\, local craft brews\, and tailored food pairings.\nCultural Galleries & Market: Browse traditional arts\, crafts\, anime merchandise\, and unique Japanese imports.\n\nThank You 2026 Calgary Japanese Festival Sponsors!!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/tau1omthz3-omatsuri-calgary-japanese-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Max Bell Centre\, 1001 Barlow Trail Se\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2E 6S2
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Festivals & events,Food & drink,Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260708T000215Z
CREATED:20260708T000215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T000215Z
UID:10006225-1784311200-1784322000@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:17th on 17th: July 17th
DESCRIPTION:It’s Back! Spend the night exploring 17th Ave as SIX live performances take over the business corridor\, each one at a different location. Remember: follow the music\, explore each stop\, and see where the night takes you. \nAshley Garrett & John at Dorsett Square\,7-8 p.m. \nAshley Garrett is one of Calgary’s rising country artists\, known for her powerhouse vocals\, heartfelt songwriting\, and magnetic stage presence. Ashley blends country roots with influences from pop\, R&B\, and rock to create a sound that is both fresh and familiar. You can catch her at Dorsett Square\, 1339 15 Ave SW. \nBen Rose at CIBC\, 7-8 p.m. \nBen Rose (aka Café Rosé) is all about the songs. His originals will break your heart. His covers will soothe your soul. His guitar and his voice impress in their own right but they’re only there to serve the songs. He plays Country\, Soul\, Rock and Roll. Find him outside CIBC\, 1222 17 Ave SW. \nEh Train Quartet at Rockwood Dental\, 7-8 p.m. \nJazz ensembles that will keep you swingin’! Come on board & enjoy the finest in musical entertainment. Sax Quartet consists of Paul Evans (Soprano)\, Ken Drabinsky (Alto)\, Malcolm McKay (Tenor) and Alex Willies (Baritone). They will be performing outside Rockwood Dental\, 1032 17 Ave SW. \nHonens in Tomkins Parks\, 6-7 p.m. + 8-9 p.m. \nSettle into Tomkins Park for an early‑evening concert with Calgary jazz pianist and composer Timothonius\, whose warm\, groove‑rich style brings an inviting pulse to one of the city’s favourite summer hangouts. Bring a friend\, claim a spot\, and let the music ease you into the evening. This free concert is presented as part of Honens’ Piano Project YYC—a series of free summertime piano concerts across Calgary. \nYou can experience two distinct sets that reveal just how expansively the piano can speak in a jazz setting. The first is an intimate duo with upright bassist Jeff Gammon—a close\, conversational exchange between two instruments that have shaped the jazz tradition for generations. The second opens into a trio with saxophonist Mitchell Prentice\, widening the sound into something more exploratory\, more searching\, and alive to the unexpected. Together\, these sets create an evening that honours the depth of the piano tradition while embracing the thrill of discovery in the moment. \nPoncho & Pearl at Biscettes Bakery\, 7-8 p.m. \nFather-daughter singing duo known for uplifting covers and vocal harmonies! Find them preforming outside of Biscettes Bakery\, 1516 6 St SW. \nCalgary Opera at Amato Gelato\, 7-8 p.m. \nFrom Calgary Opera\, soprano Hannah Pagenkopf and accordionist Penny Sanborn will serenade you with light-hearted opera and musical theatre hits\, hummable tunes\, and delightful duets with an Italian twist\, a nod to their 17 Ave performance location: Amato Gelato\, 602 17 Ave SW!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/rdeke89ck-17th-on-17th-july-17th/
LOCATION:Tomkins Park\, 7 St SW\, Calgary
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Free,Music & concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="17th Ave BIA":MAILTO:social@17thave.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260717T235959
DTSTAMP:20260707T000407Z
CREATED:20260707T000407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000407Z
UID:10005762-1784311200-1784332799@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Piano Project YYC: Timothonius
DESCRIPTION:Settle into Tomkins Park for an early‑evening concert with Calgary jazz pianist and composer Timothonius\, whose warm\, groove‑rich style brings an inviting pulse to one of the city’s favourite summer hangouts. Bring a friend\, claim a spot\, and let the music ease you into the evening.  \nThis performance unfolds in two distinct sets\, each revealing a different side of Timothonius’s musical voice.  \nThe first set at 6 p.m. features an intimate duo with upright bassist Jeff Gammon—a close\, conversational exchange between two instruments that have shaped the jazz tradition for generations.  \nThe second set at 8 p.m. expands into a trio with saxophonist Mitchell Prentice\, widening the sound into something more exploratory\, more searching\, and alive to the unexpected.  \nTogether\, these sets create an evening that honours the depth of the piano tradition while embracing the thrill of discovery in the moment.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ai6ah0e9p5-piano-project-yyc-timothonius/
LOCATION:Tomkins Park\, 7 St SW\, Calgary
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260717T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260717T214500
DTSTAMP:20260701T000157Z
CREATED:20260701T000157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000157Z
UID:10005374-1784314800-1784324700@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:The Good\, the Bad and the Ugly
DESCRIPTION:The Good\, The Bad\, and the Ugly \nDirected by Sergio LeoneRating: PG \nThe ultimate spaghetti western\, this sprawling\, epic shoot-em-up film is a classic. Blondie (Clint Eastwood) and Tuco (Eli Wallach) have a pretty good bounty scam going on\, but the friends become enemies when Blondie two-times Tuco. Ultimately they learn about a stash of gold which brings them into the sights of the even more ruthless Angel Eyes (Lee Van Cleef) and alliances continually shift in the cat-and-mouse game between the three outlaws. \nDiscount codes must be entered at checkout and cannot be applied after a purchase is completed. We’re unable to retroactively adjust orders once a transaction has been finalized.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/hftxn-peb-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/
LOCATION:The GRAND\, 608 1 St SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1M6
CATEGORIES:Film & movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260717T235959
DTSTAMP:20260707T000223Z
CREATED:20260707T000223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000223Z
UID:10005716-1784314800-1784332799@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Globe Cinema Presents: Night Nurse (2026)
DESCRIPTION:Globe Cinema Presents: Night Nurse (2026)  \nAt the start of her new job in a luxury retirement community\, Eleni (Cemre Paksoy) is drawn into a series of scam calls targeting the elderly residents\, a pull she can’t quite name or resist. \nAs the community’s strange rhythms close around her\, she grows increasingly intimate with her elusive patient\, Douglas (Bruce McKenzie)\, until the line blurs between care and desire\, devotion and delusion. \nWriter-director Georgia Bernstein’s debut feature examines caregiving as both vocation and compulsion\, and the fine\, dangerous line between them. \nGenre: Thriller\, Erotic Director: Georgia Bernstein Stars: Cemre Paksoy\, Bruce McKenzie\, Eleonore Hendricks Running time: 1 hr 35 minRating: 14A (Not Recommended for Children) \nDebit\, credit\, and tap only for payment. No cash accepted.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/oikcekdo2-globe-cinema-presents-night-nurse-2026-occ-16859/
LOCATION:Globe Cinema\, 617 8 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 0W9
CATEGORIES:Film & movies
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