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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
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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. \n \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. \n \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/2026-07-14/
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;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260714T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260630T000048Z
CREATED:20260630T000048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T000048Z
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SUMMARY:G'ddy Up!
DESCRIPTION:Newzones is pleased to present G’ddy Up!\, our annual summer group exhibition celebrating Calgary’s western spirit through a contemporary artistic lens. \nPresented in conjunction with the Calgary Stampede\, G’ddy Up! brings together works by Kevin Sonmor\, Dianne Bos\, Evelyne Brader-Frank\, Casey McGlynn\, and other gallery artists whose work reflects the landscapes\, traditions\, and visual culture that have shaped the West. Through painting\, photography\, sculpture\, and mixed media\, the exhibition explores how artists continue to reinterpret western subjects and imagery in fresh and unexpected ways. \nAt once playful\, reflective\, and distinctly contemporary\, G’ddy Up! offers a fresh perspective on the imagery and traditions that continue to define Stampede season and life in the modern West.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/spmos37xw-gddy-up/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Newzones Gallery Of Contemporary Art\, 730 11 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0E4
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art":MAILTO:registrar@newzones.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260630T000014Z
CREATED:20260604T154036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T000014Z
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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. \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/2026-07-14/
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:20260714T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260714T210000
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/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Comedy Cave\, 1020 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1J2
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTSTAMP:20260701T000125Z
CREATED:20260701T000125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000125Z
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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. \n \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. \n \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/2026-07-15/
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;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260715T220000
DTSTAMP:20260701T000151Z
CREATED:20260701T000151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000151Z
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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\nDoors: 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/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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTSTAMP:20260701T000125Z
CREATED:20260701T000125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000125Z
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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. \n \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. \n \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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260630T000014Z
CREATED:20260604T154036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T000014Z
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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. \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:20260701T000155Z
CREATED:20260701T000155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000155Z
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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  \n\nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!\n\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?\n\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.\n\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.\n\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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T203000
DTSTAMP:20260701T000153Z
CREATED:20260701T000153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000153Z
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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+\n\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.\n\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?\n\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.\n\nThe intention may have been to promote strength\, virility\, and frontier values. The result\, however\, was often something a little more… complicated.\n\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.\n\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.\n\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: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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260716T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260716T235959
DTSTAMP:20260701T000055Z
CREATED:20260629T172329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000055Z
UID:10004961-1784230200-1784246399@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:[SERIES] 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTSTAMP:20260701T000125Z
CREATED:20260701T000125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000125Z
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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. \n \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. \n \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;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260717T220000
DTSTAMP:20260629T172618Z
CREATED:20260629T172617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T172618Z
UID:10004994-1784286000-1784325600@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Fiestaval Latin Festival
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Fiestaval July 17-18-19/ 2026. Each July\, the weekend after the Calgary Stampede\, Downtown Calgary becomes a big fiesta!!!  \nFiestaval Latin Festival is a free\, family-friendly celebration held in downtown Calgary that brings the energy and diversity of Latin America to the city. The festival features live music\, dance performances\, DJs\, authentic Latin American food\, artisan vendors\, and cultural activities for all ages. It’s a vibrant summer event where the community comes together to experience Latin culture through rhythm\, flavor\, and celebration in the heart of Calgary. \nFiestaval will be held this year in the brand new Eau Claire Plaza right in the heart of Downtown Calgary\, from 11 am to 11 pm Friday and Saturday and 11 am to 10 pm Sunday. \nCome 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!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/eoyyvujfmd-fiestaval-latin-festival/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Eau Claire Plaza\, 101 Barclay Parade Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 4R3
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Multicultural Art Society":MAILTO:fiestaval@shaw.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260717T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T000143Z
CREATED:20260630T150209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000143Z
UID:10005154-1784316600-1784322000@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/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Comedy Cave\, 1020 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1J2
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260717T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260717T234500
DTSTAMP:20260701T000159Z
CREATED:20260701T000159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000159Z
UID:10005375-1784318400-1784331900@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Stolen Moon\, Standard Issue Pleasure Model and George Hill & The Rainy Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Stolen Moon\, Standard Issue Pleasure Model (Victoria) and George Hill & The Rainy Sundays\n\nWhere:Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club\, 109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary\nWhen: Friday July 17\, 2026\nDoors: 8:00pm-8:30pm\nAdmission: $16.00
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/hgj_buh9-stolen-moon-standard-issue-pleasure-model-and-george-hill-and-the-rainy-sundays/
LOCATION:The Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club\, 109 7th AVE SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 0W5
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260701T000125Z
CREATED:20260701T000125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000125Z
UID:10005333-1784332800-1784419199@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. \n \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. \n \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/2026-07-18/
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;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T090000
DTSTAMP:20260630T000156Z
CREATED:20260630T000156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T000156Z
UID:10005114-1784358000-1784365200@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:The Morning Ritual
DESCRIPTION:What happens when yoga meets a 360° immersive environment? Join Curator Kollective for The Morning Ritual with Kristin Jostad. \nThe Morning Ritual is an immersive yoga experience unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Hosted inside the immersive gallery at TELUS Spark Science Centre\, it pairs a guided yoga session with breathtaking 360° visuals and surround sound\, offering a refreshing alternative to the traditional studio setting. \nWhether you’re seeking a moment of stillness\, a new way to experience yoga\, or simply a morning that feels different\, it offers an experience designed to restore both body and mind. \nYour Morning Experience \n\nFlow through a guided yoga session with Yoga Passage\, surrounded by breathtaking 360° visuals and immersive sound\nExperience movement in a setting designed to feel immersive\, inspiring\, and unlike a traditional yoga studio\nNetwork and explore curated experiences from Blume\, Rviita\, AV Jewels\, and Ellie Bianca\, each adding a unique element to the morning\nLeave with a thoughtfully curated gift bag featuring products from our event partners.\n\nWhat should I bring? \n\nBring your own yoga mat.\nGood energy!\n\nMeet the HostCurator Kollective is a Calgary-based event management company that designs and delivers curated\, experience-led events. From concept development and venue selection to partner coordination and event execution\, we bring every element together to create experiences that are intentional\, seamless\, and memorable.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/hlsncgu9j-the-morning-ritual/
LOCATION:TELUS Spark Science Centre\, 220 Saint Georges Drive Northeast\, Calgary\, T2E 5T2
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts,Sports & fitness,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260701T000209Z
CREATED:20260701T000209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000209Z
UID:10005376-1784368800-1784386800@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Beaulieu Art & Flower Market
DESCRIPTION:Visit Calgary’s only public flower market at Lougheed House this summer!  \nThe Beaulieu Art & Flower Market celebrates the long history of blooms and beauty in this historic greenspace right in the heart of Calgary’s Beltline neighbourhood. Browse local artists\, flower vendors\, and makers\, take part in free art workshops\, and cool off by exploring the museum—all for free.  \nFunding for this event is provided by the City of Calgary Downtown in Motion grant.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/86gdxgm1c-beaulieu-art-and-flower-market/
LOCATION:Lougheed House National & Provincial Historic Site\, 707 13 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, T2R 0K8
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions,Shopping & markets
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T130000
DTSTAMP:20260701T000212Z
CREATED:20260701T000212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000212Z
UID:10005377-1784372400-1784379600@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:East Village Public Art Experience
DESCRIPTION:Discover the artistic gems of the East Village through a guided walking experience that brings public art to life. Explore a curated selection of vibrant works while uncovering the stories\, meaning\, and local context behind each piece. The experience concludes with a hands-on opportunity to create your own public art on The Confluence’s free graffiti wall\, with all supplies provided. \nThe walking tour covers approximately 3 to 4 km and takes 1.5 hours. Please wear comfortable\, closed-toe footwear. Following the walk\, guests will have the opportunity to contribute to public art.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/hemz28ady-east-village-public-art-experience/
LOCATION:The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland\, 750 9 Avenue Southeast\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 5E1
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T220000
DTSTAMP:20260629T172618Z
CREATED:20260629T172617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T172618Z
UID:10004995-1784372400-1784412000@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Fiestaval Latin Festival
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Fiestaval July 17-18-19/ 2026. Each July\, the weekend after the Calgary Stampede\, Downtown Calgary becomes a big fiesta!!!  \nFiestaval Latin Festival is a free\, family-friendly celebration held in downtown Calgary that brings the energy and diversity of Latin America to the city. The festival features live music\, dance performances\, DJs\, authentic Latin American food\, artisan vendors\, and cultural activities for all ages. It’s a vibrant summer event where the community comes together to experience Latin culture through rhythm\, flavor\, and celebration in the heart of Calgary. \nFiestaval will be held this year in the brand new Eau Claire Plaza right in the heart of Downtown Calgary\, from 11 am to 11 pm Friday and Saturday and 11 am to 10 pm Sunday. \nCome 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!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/eoyyvujfmd-fiestaval-latin-festival/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Eau Claire Plaza\, 101 Barclay Parade Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 4R3
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Multicultural Art Society":MAILTO:fiestaval@shaw.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T143000
DTSTAMP:20260701T000214Z
CREATED:20260701T000214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000214Z
UID:10005378-1784374200-1784385000@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:PlayLab: Rhythm Playground
DESCRIPTION:Step into PlayLab and explore rhythm through hands-on\, high-energy music making.  \nThis free drop-in program invites participants ages 4-12 to experiment with beat\, patterns\, and group music-making with boomwhackers\, djembes\, and wooden spoons.  \nCome for a few minutes or stay awhile and make some noise!  \nPlayLab is a hands-on sound playground where young visitors can discover how music works. With interactive stations that feature strings\, wind\, percussion\, and electronic instruments\, kids experiment with the building blocks of sound—pitch\, volume\, timbre\, and vibration. Pluck a string\, strike a drum\, blow into an organ\, or shape sound on a synth to hear how instruments create their unique voices. Designed for curiosity and creativity\, PlayLab encourages visitors to listen closely\, explore freely\, and learn how musicians turn sound into music.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/nelvrpyb8-playlab-rhythm-playground/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, 850 4 St SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0L8
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly,Music & concerts,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T170000
DTSTAMP:20260701T000109Z
CREATED:20260701T000109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000109Z
UID:10005316-1784379600-1784394000@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Drop-in Art Making
DESCRIPTION: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 with rotating themes and activities. \nOur programs encourage children\, youth\, and families to connect with modern and contemporary art through enjoyable and interactive creative experiences. \nJULY SCHEDULE \n\n\nJuly 4: Thaumatropes \n\n\nJuly 11: Paper Puppets (Stampede Themed) \n\n\nJuly 18: Pipecleaner Summer Flowers \n\n\nJuly 25: Paper Pinwheels \n\n\nIn addition to the above activities\, there will be both a collage and drawing station available for creative free time during each session.  \nThese are drop-in sessions running from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Come anytime — no registration is required.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/xsspc-xwg-drop-in-art-making-occ-16757/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T143000
DTSTAMP:20260701T000217Z
CREATED:20260701T000216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000217Z
UID:10005379-1784383200-1784385000@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:A Long Dramatic Pause
DESCRIPTION:A Long Dramatic Pause is a live performance that explores strategies of resistance against ultranationalism and far-right politics through the languages of photography and theatre. Performed by Cindy Ansah and co-developed with artist Erdem Taşdelen\, the narrative comprises twelve dramatic scenes that describe a photographic image\, never showing it directly but rather bringing it to life through re-enactment and visual analysis. \nAt the heart of the photograph being described is a young woman\, a figure of solidarity and defiance with whom the audience can identify. As the performer moves between observing and embodying this antifascist figure\, the narrative gradually implicates the audience as if they had been unknowing protagonists in the image all along. With this\, their focus shifts away from the performer towards their own agency and collective presence. \nA Long Dramatic Pause is a process-based project developed anew with each staging. Every version emerges from a collaboration between the artist and a new performer\, guided by a set of graphic scores created specifically for the work. \nThe first staging of A Long Dramatic Pause took place in London (UK) in September 2025. This second staging at Contemporary Calgary marks the performance’s Canadian premiere. \nFree with registration.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/z7irnk2kr-a-long-dramatic-pause/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T163000
DTSTAMP:20260630T000141Z
CREATED:20260630T000140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T000141Z
UID:10005103-1784383200-1784392200@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:CIBC Backbeat: Bow & Tell with James Watson
DESCRIPTION: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\, and featuring live performances alongside guided instruction from professional violinists\, including musicians from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra\, this interactive program invites children of all ages and skill levels to step into the world of music-making.  \nPlayLab is a hands-on sound playground where young visitors can discover how music works. With interactive stations that feature strings\, wind\, percussion\, and electronic instruments\, kids experiment with the building blocks of sound—pitch\, volume\, timbre\, and vibration. Pluck a string\, strike a drum\, blow into an organ\, or shape sound on a synth to hear how instruments create their unique voices. Designed for curiosity and creativity\, PlayLab encourages visitors to listen closely\, explore freely\, and learn how musicians turn sound into music.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/luvt_opxf-cibc-backbeat-bow-and-tell-with-james-watson/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, 850 4 St SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0L8
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T220000
DTSTAMP:20260629T172620Z
CREATED:20260629T172620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T172620Z
UID:10004997-1784390400-1784412000@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Initial D: Car Show and Screening
DESCRIPTION:TheChinatown Pop Up Movie Club and Compact Tuning Lab present a daytime carshowcase and nighttime screening of Initial D (頭文字D)\, a 2005 Hong Kongfilm directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak. \nChinatown Pop Up Movie Club is an event series that shares knowledge about Chinese culture through cinema\, while showcasing unique spaces in Calgary’s Chinatown. \nWe are entirely volunteer run and rely on funders and donations to keep screenings free or low cost to the public! If you would like to help us host future screenings and events\, click the donate button below. Thank you for your support! \nWe are excited to present another Filmmakers Showcase\, featuring Asian-Canadian filmmakers with ties to the local community. \nThis event is supported by the City of Calgary Chinatown Activation Microgrant.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/1g_pl7tg-initial-d-car-show-and-screening/
LOCATION:Old Fire Hall #1\, 104 6 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0G2
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Festivals & events,Film & movies
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T220000
DTSTAMP:20260629T172013Z
CREATED:20260429T173250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T172013Z
UID:10002945-1784394000-1784412000@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:4th Street Night Market
DESCRIPTION:The 4th Street Night Market is located in the heart of The Beltline for 2026. Visit the lively main street neighborhood of 4th Street for food\, fun\, local finds\, & friends at this family-friendly\, free\, pet-friendly night market all summer long! (May 16\, June 20\, July 18\, August 22\, September 19)
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/xnycynewf-4th-street-night-market-occ-9384/
LOCATION:Central Memorial Park\, 1221 2 St Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0W9
CATEGORIES:Shopping & markets
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T000143Z
CREATED:20260630T150209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000143Z
UID:10005155-1784403000-1784408400@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/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Comedy Cave\, 1020 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1J2
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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