BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Explore Downtown YYC - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Explore Downtown YYC
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Edmonton
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20250309T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20251102T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20260308T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20261101T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20270314T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20271107T080000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Denver
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20250309T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20251102T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20260308T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20261101T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20270314T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20271107T080000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20250101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Boise
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20250309T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20251102T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20260308T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20261101T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20270314T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20271107T080000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260712T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260712T235959
DTSTAMP:20260708T000211Z
CREATED:20260708T000210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T000211Z
UID:10006223-1783893600-1783900799@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Velvet Room: Chris Lake Themed ft. Don Ingo – Stampede After Party
DESCRIPTION:One final Sunday. One last dance. Close out Calgary Stampede 2026 at the Velvet Room with a Chris Lake themed after party you won’t forget!\n\nDirect from the festival grounds to the dance floor\, we are keeping the energy alive until last call. Make sure to stop by our team outside the Badlands gates to grab a FREE drink voucher before making the short walk over to the club.\n\nHeadlining the night is the incredible INGO\, bringing his signature house sound and late-night energy to wrap up Stampede weekend. Expect rolling grooves\, feel-good vibes\, and a packed dance floor from start to finish.\n\nSET TIMES\n\n10:00 – 11:15 | JUICY MANGO\n11:15 – 12:30 | JON KISS\n12:30 – 1:30 | VONTY\n1:30 – 2:30 | INGO
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/yd-hixf47k-velvet-room-chris-lake-themed-ft-don-ingo-stampede-after-party/
LOCATION:Velvet Room\, 628 8 Ave SW B\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 1G4
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music & concerts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/33d53d51-a060-4f14-96a4-62124e2f4e12-1400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260712T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260712T235959
DTSTAMP:20260709T000010Z
CREATED:20260709T000009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000010Z
UID:10006318-1783893600-1783900799@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Brokeback Saloon
DESCRIPTION:Kick your festival weekend into high gear at Calgary’s premier multi-level nightlife destination!  \nOn Friday\, July 10th\, Twisted Element transforms into the ultimate country-themed oasis for the Brokeback Saloon Afterparty\, proudly celebrating the Cowgirls of Colour.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/nbmdqslouj-brokeback-saloon/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:Twisted Element\, 1006 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0G3
CATEGORIES:Dance,Theatre & performing arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/cceee5af-70ab-4fe4-bab5-8043464ef23b-1400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTSTAMP:20260707T000116Z
CREATED:20260701T000125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000116Z
UID:10005328-1783900800-1783987199@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/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6
CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aae4adf1-0ac8-4416-922b-4d369a6a9812-1400.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The New Gallery":MAILTO:info@thenewgallery.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTSTAMP:20260704T000116Z
CREATED:20260704T000115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000116Z
UID:10005408-1783900800-1783987199@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/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4b068761-4440-411f-83ca-181324f18dba-1400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260713T230000
DTSTAMP:20260707T000212Z
CREATED:20260707T000212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000212Z
UID:10005706-1783933200-1783983600@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Popcorn Clouds
DESCRIPTION:Popcorn Clouds a Solo Fine Art Photography Exhibition on July 10–13\, 2026  \nOpening Night\, July 10\, 6:00–8:00 p.m.General Admission\, July 11–13  \nPopcorn Clouds is the debut solo exhibition by Calgary-based visual artist Winner Brave\, a vibrant\, immersive body of work exploring transformation\, healing\, and abundance through colour and light. Named after the deceptively gentle clouds that carry the storm\, the work invites viewers into the suspended space between who we were and who we are becoming.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/vbw_6vrwhp-popcorn-clouds/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:NVRLND. Arts Foundation\, 1048 21 Avenue Southeast\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1N2
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/5306cda8-0c11-47a7-811f-c4a0daf578e4-1400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260713T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260713T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T171845Z
CREATED:20260604T171845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T171845Z
UID:10004307-1783963800-1783987199@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:SHIP OUT: CAVALRY vs WHITECAPS
DESCRIPTION:Ship Out with us to the Championship Quarter Final Match!Cavalry FC vs Vancouver WhitecapsTickets available now on Eventbrite! \nGame Package $37 includes admission\, round trip transport and complementary pint \n*Already have tickets? Transport Only tickets also available \nITINERARY:5:30am Will Call/Check In at the pub with Bus Host\, grab your game ticket and free MOOSEHEAD pint coupon \n6:30pm Midnight Madness Coach departs from pub to stadium \n7:30pm Kick Off \n8:40pm Midnight Madness Coach departs from stadium to return back to the pub (It is the ticket holders responsibility to be on Coach ahead of departure time) \n9:30pm Coach drops off back at The Ship
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/abfx-dcy0-ship-out-cavalry-vs-whitecaps/
LOCATION:Ship & Anchor Pub
CATEGORIES:Sports & fitness
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/64dac409-6af7-4d4f-84f8-1dd2629ae0a4-1400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260713T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T000143Z
CREATED:20260630T150209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000143Z
UID:10005129-1783971000-1783976400@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/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:Comedy Cave\, 1020 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1J2
CATEGORIES:Comedy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2ac4b29e-316e-4fc3-830b-3d76566b347b-1400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTSTAMP:20260707T000116Z
CREATED:20260701T000125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000116Z
UID:10005329-1783987200-1784073599@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/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6
CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aae4adf1-0ac8-4416-922b-4d369a6a9812-1400.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The New Gallery":MAILTO:info@thenewgallery.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTSTAMP:20260704T000116Z
CREATED:20260704T000115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000116Z
UID:10005409-1783987200-1784073599@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/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4b068761-4440-411f-83ca-181324f18dba-1400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260709T000209Z
CREATED:20260709T000209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000209Z
UID:10006333-1784023200-1784048400@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Introducing: Philip Kanwischer & Tayler Schenkeveld
DESCRIPTION:INTRODUCING is Christine Klassen Gallery’s ongoing exhibition series dedicated to presenting artists newly joining the gallery roster.  \nThis year’s edition welcomes two additional Calgary creatives\, photographer Philip Kanwischer and Métis artist Tayler Schenkeveld\, two distinct voices whose practices explore our relationship with place\, identity\, and the natural world. While their approaches differ\, both artists invite thoughtful reflection through work that is quietly powerful\, deeply personal\, and rooted in observation.  \nPresented alongside CHROMA\, INTRODUCING offers collectors and visitors the opportunity to discover artists at the beginning of their relationship with the gallery\, while experiencing their work in conversation with the broader summer exhibition.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/taqp4rvxqk-introducing-philip-kanwischer-and-tayler-schenkeveld/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Christine Klassen Gallery\, Suite #200\, Calgary\, Ab
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/0ef2905f-d02c-46b3-b666-a3a091251098-1400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260714T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260630T000048Z
CREATED:20260630T000048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T000048Z
UID:10005082-1784025000-1784048400@exploredowntownyyc.com
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/efae4905-d44b-4239-9cba-fe8d94e93cec-1400.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art":MAILTO:registrar@newzones.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260709T000022Z
CREATED:20260708T000118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000022Z
UID:10005956-1784037600-1784044800@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Knitting & Crochet Club by Carya Village Commons
DESCRIPTION:A vibrant weekly club meant for both first-time fabric artists and veterans.  \nBring your project and chat with out knitters and crocheters\, or join us for an introductory lesson! \nWho We Are  \nCarya is a social impact agency that has been responding to the evolving social needs of the Calgary community since 1910. Today\, with over a century of expertise\, we remain deeply rooted in being a place of connection and support for Calgarians when and where they need us most.Carya impacts the lives of thousands of Calgarians each year\, through a range of comprehensive\, low to no-cost programs and services that enhance mental well-being\, strengthen families\, improve living conditions\, and create meaningful social connections.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/f-trxz7yk1f-knitting-and-crochet-club-by-carya-village-commons/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Carya Village Commons\, 610 8 Avenue Southeast\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 5B4
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/36439459-a012-4f76-abbf-0c3aa1794290-1400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260630T000014Z
CREATED:20260604T154036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T000014Z
UID:10004001-1784052000-1784059200@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/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Century Gardens Basketball Courts\, 826 8 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 1H7
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Free,Sports & fitness
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/87b23c35-0f7a-4ec1-bd55-9e7b6fbf7ddc-1400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260714T223000
DTSTAMP:20260707T000336Z
CREATED:20260704T000404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000336Z
UID:10005535-1784055600-1784068200@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Lukas Nelson
DESCRIPTION:Lukas Nelson is an American singer-songwriter\, guitarist\, and the son of country legend Willie Nelson. Known for his Americana sound that blends rock and country\, he has released acclaimed albums like A Few Stars Apart and the solo record American Romance. He also won a Grammy for co-writing and producing on Lady Gaga’s A Star Is Born. \nDate: Tuesday\, July 14th\, 2026 \nDoors: 7:00PM \n18+ only with valid government issued ID
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/r8y1k4ovf-lukas-nelson/
LOCATION:The Palace Theatre\, 219 8th Avenue SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1B7
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/bd878767-cb2b-4a7e-8075-f262504aa791-1400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260714T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260714T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T000143Z
CREATED:20260630T150209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000143Z
UID:10005151-1784057400-1784062800@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/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Comedy Cave\, 1020 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1J2
CATEGORIES:Comedy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2ac4b29e-316e-4fc3-830b-3d76566b347b-1400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTSTAMP:20260707T000116Z
CREATED:20260701T000125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000116Z
UID:10005330-1784073600-1784159999@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/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6
CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aae4adf1-0ac8-4416-922b-4d369a6a9812-1400.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The New Gallery":MAILTO:info@thenewgallery.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTSTAMP:20260704T000116Z
CREATED:20260704T000115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000116Z
UID:10005410-1784073600-1784159999@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/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4b068761-4440-411f-83ca-181324f18dba-1400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260709T000209Z
CREATED:20260709T000209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000209Z
UID:10006334-1784109600-1784134800@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Introducing: Philip Kanwischer & Tayler Schenkeveld
DESCRIPTION:INTRODUCING is Christine Klassen Gallery’s ongoing exhibition series dedicated to presenting artists newly joining the gallery roster.  \nThis year’s edition welcomes two additional Calgary creatives\, photographer Philip Kanwischer and Métis artist Tayler Schenkeveld\, two distinct voices whose practices explore our relationship with place\, identity\, and the natural world. While their approaches differ\, both artists invite thoughtful reflection through work that is quietly powerful\, deeply personal\, and rooted in observation.  \nPresented alongside CHROMA\, INTRODUCING offers collectors and visitors the opportunity to discover artists at the beginning of their relationship with the gallery\, while experiencing their work in conversation with the broader summer exhibition.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/taqp4rvxqk-introducing-philip-kanwischer-and-tayler-schenkeveld/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Christine Klassen Gallery\, Suite #200\, Calgary\, Ab
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/0ef2905f-d02c-46b3-b666-a3a091251098-1400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260715T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260704T000405Z
CREATED:20260704T000405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000405Z
UID:10005536-1784113200-1784120400@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Forever Young: Community Drum Circle with Circles of Rhythm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special edition of Forever Young: Seniors’ Wednesdays at Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, featuring interactive experiences for all ages that spark memories\, inspire creativity\, and create connections across generations.Circles of Rhythm is an interactive drum circle where participants of all ages and experience levels come together to make music as a group.Guided by skilled facilitators\, you’ll explore rhythm through hands-on percussion in a fun\, inclusive setting that builds connection\, creativity\, and community through shared music-making.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/isv5vdaal-forever-young-community-drum-circle-with-circles-of-rhythm/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, 850 4 Street Southeast\, Calgary\, T2G 1R1
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/50215215-ed4a-42c7-b9e3-a6ce1a170f12-1400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260707T000338Z
CREATED:20260704T000407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000338Z
UID:10005537-1784116800-1784120400@exploredowntownyyc.com
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/bf8867df-9448-4dcb-af4d-5a43c4c6934b-1400.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="ProArts Society":MAILTO:info@proartssociety.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260715T220000
DTSTAMP:20260707T000344Z
CREATED:20260701T000151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000344Z
UID:10005371-1784138400-1784152800@exploredowntownyyc.com
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/6d417a15-41e7-4461-95a7-76693610867d-1400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T235959
DTSTAMP:20260707T000344Z
CREATED:20260704T000409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000344Z
UID:10005538-1784142000-1784159999@exploredowntownyyc.com
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/f2308769-430b-42bd-a15a-d747bd797f62-1400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260715T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260715T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T000143Z
CREATED:20260630T150209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000143Z
UID:10005152-1784143800-1784149200@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/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Comedy Cave\, 1020 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1J2
CATEGORIES:Comedy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2ac4b29e-316e-4fc3-830b-3d76566b347b-1400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T235959
DTSTAMP:20260707T000223Z
CREATED:20260707T000222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000223Z
UID:10005714-1784143800-1784159999@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-16862/
LOCATION:Globe Cinema\, 617 8 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 0W9
CATEGORIES:Film & movies
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/41e6fb0b-5cdf-4e59-973c-013d32103f4d-1400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260715T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260715T234500
DTSTAMP:20260707T000345Z
CREATED:20260704T000417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000345Z
UID:10005539-1784145600-1784159100@exploredowntownyyc.com
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/3feb363d-7618-4dd8-b587-c6567582ad89-1400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTSTAMP:20260707T000116Z
CREATED:20260701T000125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000116Z
UID:10005331-1784160000-1784246399@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/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6
CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aae4adf1-0ac8-4416-922b-4d369a6a9812-1400.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The New Gallery":MAILTO:info@thenewgallery.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTSTAMP:20260704T000116Z
CREATED:20260704T000115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000116Z
UID:10005411-1784160000-1784246399@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/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4b068761-4440-411f-83ca-181324f18dba-1400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260716T153000
DTSTAMP:20260707T000147Z
CREATED:20260704T000300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000147Z
UID:10005488-1784196000-1784215800@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/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Stephen Avenue Walk\, 340 8 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, T2P 1C1
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/c23c53a4-3853-463f-9013-d1bbecb97d9a-1400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260709T000209Z
CREATED:20260709T000209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000209Z
UID:10006335-1784196000-1784221200@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Introducing: Philip Kanwischer & Tayler Schenkeveld
DESCRIPTION:INTRODUCING is Christine Klassen Gallery’s ongoing exhibition series dedicated to presenting artists newly joining the gallery roster.  \nThis year’s edition welcomes two additional Calgary creatives\, photographer Philip Kanwischer and Métis artist Tayler Schenkeveld\, two distinct voices whose practices explore our relationship with place\, identity\, and the natural world. While their approaches differ\, both artists invite thoughtful reflection through work that is quietly powerful\, deeply personal\, and rooted in observation.  \nPresented alongside CHROMA\, INTRODUCING offers collectors and visitors the opportunity to discover artists at the beginning of their relationship with the gallery\, while experiencing their work in conversation with the broader summer exhibition.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/taqp4rvxqk-introducing-philip-kanwischer-and-tayler-schenkeveld/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Christine Klassen Gallery\, Suite #200\, Calgary\, Ab
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/0ef2905f-d02c-46b3-b666-a3a091251098-1400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/3be26e6c-54fb-41f6-81af-129cbf69c10a-1400.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR