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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/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:Christine Klassen Gallery\, Suite #200\, Calgary\, Ab
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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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/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:Stephen Avenue Walk\, 340 8 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, T2P 1C1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260730T213000
DTSTAMP:20260707T000532Z
CREATED:20260704T000435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000532Z
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SUMMARY:Calgary International Blues Festival
DESCRIPTION:Calgary International Blues Festival celebrates the best in blues with a full week of workshops\, concerts and special events\, culminating in 4 days & nights of non-stop music on Main Stage at The Confluence. Starring local\, regional and international blues artists\, Calgary Bluesfest is the largest blues festival west of Ottawa.  \nThe family-friendly event features a colourful arts market\, craft beer and beverages with a site wide liquor license\, delicious cuisine by local food trucks\, festival souvenirs and treasures\, artists’ music\, autographs & more! Start the week off with free events including our kickoff bash\, workshops\, the Walk Through Blues History and Blues at Noon.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/08mrssmb0-calgary-international-blues-festival/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland\, 750 9th Ave SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 5E1
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Festivals & events,Music & concerts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
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/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly
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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/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6
CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260729T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260729T235959
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SUMMARY:Globe Cinema Presents: Rose of Nevada (2025)
DESCRIPTION:Globe Cinema Presents: Rose of Nevada (2025)\n 30 years ago\, the Rose of Nevada disappeared at sea. Now\, it has returned.  \nDesperate to make ends meet\, two men join its crew and set sail once again\, but soon discover they’ve been transported back into the past\, where they are mistaken for the original crew. \nGenre: Drama\, Sci-Fi\nDirector: Mark Jenkin\nStars: George MacKay\, Callum Turner\, Rosalind Eleazar Running time: 1 hr 54 min Rating: PG (Coarse Language) \nDebit\, credit\, and tap only for payment. No cash accepted.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/lz0sqsxq8-globe-cinema-presents-rose-of-nevada-2025-occ-17144/
LOCATION:Globe Cinema\, 617 8 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 0W9
CATEGORIES:Film & movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260729T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260729T210000
DTSTAMP:20260707T000531Z
CREATED:20260704T000433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000531Z
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SUMMARY:Matthew Murray
DESCRIPTION:As a stand-up comedian for over 25 years\, Matthew has been invited to play Gotham Comedy Club in NYC\, has written over 1000 jokes for Comedy Wire\, and headlines comedy clubs across Canada. He has also made appearances on CBC and CTV.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/twx-hiqbi-matthew-murray/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Comedy Cave\, 1020 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1J2
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260729T223000
DTSTAMP:20260717T000243Z
CREATED:20260717T000243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000243Z
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SUMMARY:Tim Tamashiro Presents: Kizuna Trio
DESCRIPTION:Local legend Tim Tamashiro debuts his Kizuna Trio in Betty Lou’s intimate setting. (Kizuna – the deep human bond that connects us all) \nA luxurious musical experience of Jazz standards and classic songs from the 70’s – where connection isn’t just felt it becomes part of the experience itself.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/71tc5jat4l-tim-tamashiro-presents-kizuna-trio/
LOCATION:Betty Lou’s Library\, 908 17 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260729T223000
DTSTAMP:20260709T000311Z
CREATED:20260709T000311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000311Z
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SUMMARY:Greeicy
DESCRIPTION:Columbian star Greeicy brings the Candela World Tour to The Palace on Wednesday\, July 29th!\n\nDate: Wednesday\, July 29th. 2026\n\nDoors: 7:00 p.m.\n\n18+ only with valid government issued ID
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/kcttxgznp-greeicy/
LOCATION:The Palace Theatre\, 219 8th Avenue SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1B7
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260729T213000
DTSTAMP:20260709T000301Z
CREATED:20260709T000300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000301Z
UID:10006377-1785348000-1785360600@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:The Variety Show with David Lavoie
DESCRIPTION:Join us every last Wednesday of the month at Business & Pleasure for live jazz in the back room. David Lavoie on bass and Aaron Shorr on guitar bring the room to life for two intimate sets at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Settle in with cocktails and wine from our bar team\, plus sandwiches and snacks from Super Variety room.  \n6 and 8p.m. sets\, no cover\, https://www.itsbusinessandpleasure.com/ to book your spot.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/kqqdepout-the-variety-show-with-david-lavoie/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Business & Pleasure\, 1327b 9th Ave Se\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 0T2
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260709T000309Z
CREATED:20260709T000309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000309Z
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SUMMARY:Artists Trading Cards for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:FREE – please register\, All ages welcome (accompanied by an adult)\, no experience necessary. \nJoin us at Sparrow Artspace for a fun and creative event where you can make and trade your own Artists Trading Cards with other newcomers in Calgary! This is a great way to meet fellow newcomers and creatives\, share your work\, and connect with the local art community. All suplies will be provided. \nBoard members Yiting Hui and Sandra Neill will be in attendance to answer any questions about our artists-in-residence program and connect newcomers to other artists resources in the community! \nWhat Are Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)? Artist Trading Cards are miniature works of art measuring 2.5 x 3.5 inches—the size of a standard playing card. Originating in the 1990s\, the ATC movement began in Switzerland with artist M. Vänçi Stirnemann\, who envisioned a way for artists to exchange their creations without monetary transactions. The concept quickly gained global popularity\, fostering artistic expression and collaboration. Today\, ATCs are celebrated as an inclusive and accessible way to share art and build connections within creative communities.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/pospv7vof2-artists-trading-cards-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:Sparrow Artspace\, 36 4 Street Northeast\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2E 5A8
CATEGORIES:Free,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260717T000241Z
CREATED:20260717T000241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000241Z
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SUMMARY:Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne
DESCRIPTION:With a career spanning more than 60 years\, Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne is one of the finest pianists on the scene today. \nThough boogie-woogie is central to his work\, Kenny is a master of many styles.  \nBorn and raised in the US\, Kenny has made his home in Canada for over 20 years. He now resides in Calgary.  \nOver the years Kenny has performed with and shared the stage with many of the world’s most influential blues and rock pioneers\, including Jimmy Reed\, Pinetop Perkins\, Johnnie Johnson\, Big Joe Duskin\, Joe Louis Walker and Floyd Dixon\, and as a guest performer with well-known rock and soul artists that have included Ike Turner\, Sly and the Family Stone\, Delaney and Bonnie and members of Santana and the Doobie Brothers. As a touring performer\, he has played to knowledgeable and appreciative blues audiences on four continents and has been profiled by music journalists in Europe and North America. \nKenny has released close to a dozen recordings and received many accolades\, including seven Maple Blues Awards for ‘piano player of the year\,’ three keyboard awards from Living Blues magazine\, a Juno Award for Best Blues Album\, and in 2017\, he was inducted into the Boogie–Woogie Piano Hall of Fame while performing at the Cincy Blues Festival in Cincinnati\, Ohio. He was named 2021 Blues Artist of the year by the Western Canadian Music Awards and the Washington State Virtual Showdown. In 2023 he received the Lifetime Achievement award from the Jus Blues Music Foundation in Atlanta\, and in 2024 he received the ‘Pinetop Perkins Piano Player’ award in Memphis at the prestigious Blues Music Awards.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/puw_my-iune-kenny-blues-boss-wayne/
LOCATION:The Cathedral Church of the Redeemer\, 604 1st St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 4W4
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260709T000209Z
CREATED:20260709T000209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000209Z
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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/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Christine Klassen Gallery\, Suite #200\, Calgary\, Ab
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730
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/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730
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/2026-07-29/
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:20260728T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260707T000531Z
CREATED:20260704T000433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000531Z
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SUMMARY:Matthew Murray
DESCRIPTION:As a stand-up comedian for over 25 years\, Matthew has been invited to play Gotham Comedy Club in NYC\, has written over 1000 jokes for Comedy Wire\, and headlines comedy clubs across Canada. He has also made appearances on CBC and CTV.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/twx-hiqbi-matthew-murray/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:Comedy Cave\, 1020 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1J2
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260728T235959
DTSTAMP:20260717T000222Z
CREATED:20260717T000222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000222Z
UID:10006579-1785265200-1785283199@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:They Got Talent
DESCRIPTION:Rising Stars of Drag Competition Tuesdays at at Dickens Tickets only $10 at the door!  \nDoors: 7:00 p.m. Show 8:00 p.m. \nPresented by The Cabaret Company
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ofdf6gphht-they-got-talent/
LOCATION:Dickens\, 1000 9th & 9th Avenue Sw\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T000224Z
CREATED:20260717T000224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000224Z
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SUMMARY:Maddie's Secret
DESCRIPTION:Essential alt-comedian John Early stars as Maddie Ralph\, a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company\, in his striking\, auteur-announcing directorial debut\, Maddie’s Secret. \nWhile Maddie’s life seems picturesque — complete with an adoring husband (Eric Rahill)\, ride-or-die (literally?) best friend (Kate Berlant) and a cupboard full of woman-owned ethically-sourced chili crisp to boot — mounting professional pressures reawaken her long dormant struggle with an eating disorder. Unwilling to shatter the illusion of herself as the ingénue\, Maddie unravels quietly\, in secret\, threatening her relationships and even her life. \nRooted in homage to the old-school “movie of the week\,” Maddie’s Secret quickly reveals itself to be something totally fresh\, refreshingly sincere and tonally distinct from any run-of-the-mill genre parody with Early’s sure hand behind the camera. Featuring perfectly calibrated performances from Early\, Berlant\, Rahill\, Claudia O’Doherty\, Vanessa Bayer\, Conner O’Malley\, and Kristen Johnston (as Maddie’s wicked mother)\, plus an ‘80s-inspired score from frequent Early musical collaborator Michael Hesslein\, the film’s explosive comedic energy slowly gives way to a deeply affecting and earnest story of recovery\, growth and the courage to be one’s truest self. \nOFF THE CUFF is a year-round series presented by the Calgary Underground Film Festival. For those films we just can’t make work with our festival dates\, we go off the CUFF.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/rjomdqoyli_-maddies-secret/
LOCATION:Globe Cinema\, 617 8 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 2M1
CATEGORIES:Film & movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260716T000010Z
CREATED:20260604T154036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T000010Z
UID:10004005-1785261600-1785268800@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/2026-07-28/
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:20260728T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260709T000022Z
CREATED:20260708T000118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000022Z
UID:10005957-1785247200-1785254400@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/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:Carya Village Commons\, 610 8 Avenue Southeast\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 5B4
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T170951Z
CREATED:20260604T170951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T170951Z
UID:10004277-1785236400-1785283199@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:The Market on Stephen Avenue
DESCRIPTION:✨ A Downtown Favourite Returns in 2026! ✨ \nThe Market on Stephen Avenue is officially returning for the 2026 season — and vendor applications are now OPEN!Set in the heart of downtown Calgary\, this vibrant daytime market offers exceptional exposure for small businesses\, makers\, artists\, and creative brands looking to connect with locals and visitors alike. \n🗓 Market on Stephen Avenue📅 Select Tuesdays | June 23 – September 22\, 2026🕚 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM \n📩 IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ CAREFULLYTo protect our vendor community from scams\, all vendor applications are issued by email only.👉 events@dmeinc.ca👉 info@dmeinc.ca \n⚠️ We do NOT accept applications via:❌ Instagram or Facebook DMs❌ PayPal❌ Third-party links or payment requests \n✨ Full market details\, pricing\, and next steps will be shared once we receive your email inquiry.We can’t wait to welcome you back to Stephen Avenue and continue supporting local businesses throughout the 2026 season!Delisle Marketing & Events Inc. & The Downtown Markets
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/lm8ldaojl-the-market-on-stephen-avenue-occ-11699/
LOCATION:8th Street 8th Avenue\, Calgary\, Calgary\, Ab
CATEGORIES:Shopping & markets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260728T170000
DTSTAMP:20260709T000209Z
CREATED:20260709T000209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000209Z
UID:10006343-1785232800-1785258000@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/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:Christine Klassen Gallery\, Suite #200\, Calgary\, Ab
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260728T034500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260728T044500
DTSTAMP:20260707T000528Z
CREATED:20260707T000528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000528Z
UID:10005853-1785210300-1785213900@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Art as a Language by Adrian Stimson
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore a powerful public artwork by Siksiká Nation artist Adrian Stimson that celebrates Indigenous storytelling and culture. \nJoin Jasmine MacGregor as she presents Art as Language\, a powerful public artwork by Siksiká Nation artist Adrian Stimson that explores the connection between Indigenous language\, culture\, and identity. Inspired by traditional Blackfoot pictographs\, winter counts\, ledger drawings\, and petroglyphs\, the installation transforms symbolic storytelling into a three-dimensional experience using steel and aluminum forms. Created in consultation with Blackfoot knowledge keepers\, the work reflects the histories and territories of Mohkínsstsisi (Calgary). Through the interaction of wall and floor elements\, Stimson invites viewers to experience an Indigenous way of communicating\, where language is physical\, visual\, and deeply connected to memory\, resilience\, and community.  \nThis event is repeated on Tuesday\, July 28.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/phggfuqex-art-as-a-language-by-adrian-stimson-occ-16874/
LOCATION:Central Library – Shaikh Family Welcome Gallery (West)\, 800 3rd Street Southeast\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0E7
CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTSTAMP:20260704T000116Z
CREATED:20260704T000115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000116Z
UID:10005423-1785196800-1785283199@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/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTSTAMP:20260707T000116Z
CREATED:20260701T000125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000116Z
UID:10005343-1785196800-1785283199@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/2026-07-28/
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:20260727T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260727T210000
DTSTAMP:20260707T000531Z
CREATED:20260704T000433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000531Z
UID:10005558-1785180600-1785186000@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Matthew Murray
DESCRIPTION:As a stand-up comedian for over 25 years\, Matthew has been invited to play Gotham Comedy Club in NYC\, has written over 1000 jokes for Comedy Wire\, and headlines comedy clubs across Canada. He has also made appearances on CBC and CTV.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/twx-hiqbi-matthew-murray/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:Comedy Cave\, 1020 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1J2
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260727T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260727T210000
DTSTAMP:20260709T000259Z
CREATED:20260709T000258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000259Z
UID:10006376-1785173400-1785186000@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Common Table Presents: Festival of Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of food\, drinks\, music & community!\n\nCommon Table Presents: Festival of Flowers \n\nJoin us for a long table dinner\, featuring 5 floral inspired courses\, cocktail pairings & live music! We at Common Table have a vision to bring the community together around 1 long table\, with food focused on locality\, thematic flavors & curated beverages. Festival of Flowers will be the first iteration of many such events to follow.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/tqj0qr-w3-common-table-presents-festival-of-flowers/
LOCATION:High Line Brewing\, 1318 9 Avenue Southeast\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0T3
CATEGORIES:Food & drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260727T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260727T183000
DTSTAMP:20260717T000119Z
CREATED:20260717T000118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000119Z
UID:10006559-1785169800-1785177000@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Paeton Cameron House Band
DESCRIPTION:Join host Paeton Cameron on Mondays as he collaborates with some of Calgary’s finest musicians to deliver a fresh selection of hits every week\, live at the legendary King Eddy from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. \nKick off your week with happy hour food and drink specials from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. \nAbout Paeton Cameron:Paeton Cameron is a singer-songwriter based out of Alberta. Steeped heavily in the tradition of folk\, blues\, and Americana\, Cameron seeks to bear the torch for a whole new generation of roots music. \nPlease note: There will be no house band on July 6 and July 13 due to private event closures.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/7loud8atoq-paeton-cameron-house-band/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:King Eddy\, 438 9 Avenue Se\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0R9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260727T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260727T150000
DTSTAMP:20260708T000413Z
CREATED:20260708T000413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T000413Z
UID:10006270-1785159000-1785164400@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:The Senator’s Home: Building the Lougheed Legacy Guided House Tour
DESCRIPTION:This event is a part of Historic Calgary Week.\n\nThe Lougheed family name has long been a prominent and powerful name in Alberta and Canada\, and all began right here. This guided house tour will take you through all three floors of Lougheed House and through the social and political legacy of the Lougheed name. Join us in exploring how this house became an iconic landmark for this city\, and how James and Isabella navigated the new lives they forged here together. \n\nJuly 27\n1:30 to 3:00 p.m.\nFree
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/xljlhyiau-the-senators-home-building-the-lougheed-legacy-guided-house-tour/
LOCATION:Lougheed House\, 701 13 Ave. SW\, Calgary\, Ab
CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTSTAMP:20260704T000116Z
CREATED:20260704T000115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000116Z
UID:10005422-1785110400-1785196799@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/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly
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