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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T000141Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T220000
DTSTAMP:20260629T172620Z
CREATED:20260629T172620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T172620Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T220000
DTSTAMP:20260629T172013Z
CREATED:20260429T173250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T172013Z
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260718T213000
DTSTAMP:20260629T172020Z
CREATED:20260429T173255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T172020Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live\, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, under the gentle glow of candlelight.  \nTentative Program \n– I Want to Break Free \n– We Will Rock You \n– Somebody to Love \n– Radio Ga Ga \n– Don’t Stop Me Now \n– Killer Queen \n– Crazy Little Thing Called Love \n– Who Wants to Live Forever \n– Bohemian Rhapsody \n– Love of My Life \n– We Are the Champions \n– Another One Bites the Dust \nPerformers– String Quartet:– 2 violins– 1 viola– 1 cello
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/3b12ykl8p-candlelight-tribute-to-queen-occ-9398/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, 850 4 Street Southeast\, Calgary\, T2G 1R1
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTSTAMP:20260629T172102Z
CREATED:20260608T152459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T172102Z
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SUMMARY:Soccer City FC - Presented by Calgary Wild FC
DESCRIPTION:Free youth soccer is taking over Peace Park this summer\, bringing high-energy\, high-quality programming right to the heart of downtown. Whether your child or teen is trying soccer for the first time or building on their skills\, these free programs offer a fun\, positive\, and accessible way to stay active and connected all summer long. \nDelivered in partnership with The City\, Cavalry FC\, Calgary Wild FC\, Calgary Minor Soccer Association and the Centre for Newcomers\, this initiative creates meaningful opportunities for young people to learn\, play\, and thrive. With coaching led by Cavalry FC and Calgary Wild FC\, participants get top-tier instruction at no cost\, learning from the pros\, building confidence\, and experiencing the joy of the game in a supportive environment.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/sxqywjmzm-soccer-city-fc-presented-by-calgary-wild-fc/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:Peace Park\, 2 Ave SW\, Calgary\, T2P
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly,Free,Sports & fitness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTSTAMP:20260629T172104Z
CREATED:20260608T152502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T172104Z
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SUMMARY:Soccer City FC – Presented by Cavalry FC & Suncor
DESCRIPTION:Free youth soccer is taking over Peace Park this summer\, bringing high‑energy\, high‑quality programming right to the heart of downtown. Whether a child or teen is trying soccer for the first time or building on their skills\, these free clinics offer a fun\, positive\, and accessible way to stay active and connected all summer long. \nDelivered in partnership with The City of Calgary\, Cavalry FC\, Calgary Wild FC\, Calgary Minor Soccer Association\, and the Centre for Newcomers\, this initiative creates meaningful opportunities for young people to learn\, play\, and thrive. With coaching led by Cavalry FC and Calgary Wild FC\, participants receive top‑tier instruction at no cost while learning from the pros\, building confidence\, and experiencing the joy of the game in the heat of the city. \nWhen: June 7 – September 20\, most Sundays Who: Youth ages 8–17 Where: Peace Park (2 Avenue & 8 Street SW) Weather: Clinics may be cancelled if conditions are unsafe
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/zgmjwhwd-soccer-city-fc-presented-by-cavalry-fc-and-suncor/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:Peace Park\, 2 Ave SW\, Calgary\, T2P
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly,Free,Sports & fitness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTSTAMP:20260701T000125Z
CREATED:20260701T000125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000125Z
UID:10005334-1784419200-1784505599@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/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6
CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The New Gallery":MAILTO:info@thenewgallery.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTSTAMP:20260704T000116Z
CREATED:20260704T000115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000116Z
UID:10005414-1784419200-1784505599@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/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260719T235959
DTSTAMP:20260629T172036Z
CREATED:20260528T143734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T172036Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Safari Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods\, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit\, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon\, a Belgian waffle bar\, cooked to order omelets\, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/b9osvkt97t-sunday-safari-brunch-occ-12162/
LOCATION:Calgary Zoo\, 1300 Zoo Rd Ne\, Calgary\, T2E 7V6
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Food & drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260630T000158Z
CREATED:20260630T000158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T000158Z
UID:10005115-1784455200-1784462400@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Urban Beekeeping Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get your garden buzzing by learning about the basics of bees! Get decked out in beekeeping gear and join ABC Bees owner and operator Eliese Watson for a hive tour of the bees here in The Confluence Garden. This two-hour workshop will cover all of the different aspects of setting up bee hives and how to care for them in an inner city location. \nWhether you’re a beginner wanting to explore beekeeping or looking to just spend more time with bees\, meet us outside for an educational day with the bees!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/wqgj5uonc-urban-beekeeping-workshop/
LOCATION:The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland\, 750 9 Avenue Southeast\, Calgary\, T2G 5E1
CATEGORIES:Education,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260719T220000
DTSTAMP:20260704T000421Z
CREATED:20260704T000421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000421Z
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SUMMARY:Calgary Latin Festival
DESCRIPTION:Each July the weekend after the Calgary Stampede\, Downtown Calgary becomes a big fiesta! Come and enjoy the 3 hottest days of the summer with over 30 authentic food vendors\, hundreds of national and international performers\, artisan market\, kids area\, beer gardens and lots of fun.\nLet us share our beautiful culture with you and your family!\nFiestaval will be held this year in the brand new Eau Claire Plaza right in the heart of Downtown Calgary.\n11 am to 11 pm Friday and Saturday and 11 am to 10 pm Sunday.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/n1w7yqsoz-calgary-latin-festival-occ-16771/
LOCATION:Eau Claire Plaza\, Calgary
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260719T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260719T235959
DTSTAMP:20260701T000035Z
CREATED:20260622T135152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000035Z
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SUMMARY:Songsmith Sundays with Carter Felker
DESCRIPTION:Every week\, country-folk singer-songwriter Carter Felker presents a chill weekend set with a rotating cast of guests. \nThis family-friendly show is best paired with our delicious Sunday brunch! \nBrunch menu: https://kingeddy.ca/menu \nAbout Carter Felker: \nBorn and raised in the Prairies\, Carter Felker’s eyes have seen the length of the wheat fields through many winter mornings\, and the stretch of the sun through many short-lived summers. He has laboured\, he has lost\, and he has loved. Carter uses his own experience\, and his desire to tell a story to create honest\, human-made\, country music. \n“Carter Felker traffics in music\, yes\, but even more profoundly in essence: the humdrum essence of Monday morning alarms clocks coming round again during lifetimes ticking on through thoughtless dawn moments walking across the kitchen floor; the craven essence of sneaking wordlessly away from a relationship and feeling the mute screen door sag shut behind you; the essence of everyday struggles.” – MLW \n— \nMusic starts at 11:30 amNo cover
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/4f_14986p-songsmith-sundays-with-carter-felker-occ-16068/
LOCATION:The King Eddy\, 438 9 Ave Se\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0R9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260719T163000
DTSTAMP:20260704T000429Z
CREATED:20260701T000218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000429Z
UID:10005380-1784466000-1784478600@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Contemporary Kids: Creating with Chance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a pattern-making workshop inspired by Ghazaleh Avarzamani’s exhibition Churn\, Earn\, Burn and then Return\, where games become a lens for examining the systems that shape our everyday life. By rolling dice\, kids will generate the rules to create their artworks\, while exploring colour\, composition\, and ideas of control through playful chance.  \n What to expect: The session begins with a 25-minute guided tour of selected works from Churn\, Earn\, Burn\, and then Return\, followed by a hands-on art-making activity. \nOur free onsite Contemporary Kids programs invite children to learn about modern and contemporary art through unique and engaging art activities.  \n For children ages 5-12. Maximum group of 25 children\, with one guardian per child. \nContemporary Calgary Educational Programs are often photographed. This photography includes the participants\, parents or guardians and their creations. If you wish not to be photographed\, please let Contemporary Calgary education staff know upon arrival\, and they will assist you. 
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/qek76og5p-contemporary-kids-creating-with-chance/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly,Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260719T235959
DTSTAMP:20260629T172623Z
CREATED:20260429T173311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T172623Z
UID:10002968-1784466000-1784505599@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:World Cup Watch Parties – Finals
DESCRIPTION:Watch the 2026 Men’s World Cup Finals at a free outdoor watch party. Catch the finals on Stephen Avenue.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/lyxjl_ymq-world-cup-watch-parties-finals/
LOCATION:Stephen Avenue Walk\, 340 8 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, T2P 1C1
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTSTAMP:20260701T000125Z
CREATED:20260701T000125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000125Z
UID:10005335-1784505600-1784591999@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/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6
CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The New Gallery":MAILTO:info@thenewgallery.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTSTAMP:20260704T000116Z
CREATED:20260704T000115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000116Z
UID:10005415-1784505600-1784591999@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/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260720T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260720T210000
DTSTAMP:20260704T000429Z
CREATED:20260704T000429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000429Z
UID:10005545-1784575800-1784581200@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Brad Semotiuk
DESCRIPTION:Brad started stand up at 17\, since then he has recorded an album with just for laughs originals\, been on CBC radio\, headlined across canada\, and bought a huge iced out cuban link chain. His mind is crazy\, twisted\, and insane (in a cool way). He flies around in a private jet telling jokes and stories\, and when he’s not doing that he’s riding around on a yacht telling jokes and stories. He hopes you will like his jokes and stories.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/3axqggst9-brad-semotiuk/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:Comedy Cave\, 1020 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1J2
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTSTAMP:20260701T000125Z
CREATED:20260701T000125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000125Z
UID:10005336-1784592000-1784678399@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/2026-07-21/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTSTAMP:20260704T000116Z
CREATED:20260704T000115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000116Z
UID:10005416-1784592000-1784678399@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/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260721T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260721T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T170951Z
CREATED:20260604T170951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T170951Z
UID:10004276-1784631600-1784678399@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-11700/
LOCATION:8th Street 8th Avenue\, Calgary\, Calgary\, Ab
CATEGORIES:Shopping & markets
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260721T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260721T210000
DTSTAMP:20260704T000429Z
CREATED:20260704T000429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000429Z
UID:10005546-1784662200-1784667600@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Brad Semotiuk
DESCRIPTION:Brad started stand up at 17\, since then he has recorded an album with just for laughs originals\, been on CBC radio\, headlined across canada\, and bought a huge iced out cuban link chain. His mind is crazy\, twisted\, and insane (in a cool way). He flies around in a private jet telling jokes and stories\, and when he’s not doing that he’s riding around on a yacht telling jokes and stories. He hopes you will like his jokes and stories.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/3axqggst9-brad-semotiuk/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:Comedy Cave\, 1020 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1J2
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTSTAMP:20260701T000125Z
CREATED:20260701T000125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000125Z
UID:10005337-1784678400-1784764799@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/2026-07-22/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTSTAMP:20260704T000116Z
CREATED:20260704T000115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000116Z
UID:10005417-1784678400-1784764799@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/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260630T000201Z
CREATED:20260630T000201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T000201Z
UID:10005118-1784743200-1784750400@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Summer Sun Embroidery Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Always wanted to try your hand at embroidery? This summer embroidery workshop is for you! Our experienced crafting facilitator will take you through the basics of embroidery\, in the historic Conservatory at Lougheed House where House residents of the past once did their own handicrafts. Choose from 3 designs inspired by vintage embroidery patterns and spend the afternoon crafting in good company! All supplies are included for this workshop. Recommended as a beginner-level adult workshop. Choose which embroidery design to make when purchasing a ticket.\n\nMuseum admission is included in your ticket\, so feel free to explore the house before the workshop!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/lzgjxo_8v-summer-sun-embroidery-workshop/
LOCATION:Lougheed House National & Provincial Historic Site\, 707 13 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, T2R 0K8
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260722T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260629T172222Z
CREATED:20260610T160624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T172222Z
UID:10004407-1784745000-1784754000@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Cypher Club YYC
DESCRIPTION:Come join the vibe and freestyle with us every month at Cypher Club! Everyone is welcome – rappers\, producers\, singers\, poets and artists – to share your voice on the mic at our open Cypher featuring local DJs on the decks.BEATS. BARS. COMMUNITY. \n-This event is put on by Cypher Club YYC. For any inquiries\, please contact Zoe.– Drop-in\, no registration. All ages.– Free to attend! Donations accepted to support Cypher Club.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/aw4qqjdtx-cypher-club-yyc-occ-15464/
LOCATION:Alcove Centre for the Arts\, 244 7 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 0X4
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Music & concerts,Theatre & performing arts
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260722T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260704T000429Z
CREATED:20260704T000429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000429Z
UID:10005547-1784748600-1784754000@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Brad Semotiuk
DESCRIPTION:Brad started stand up at 17\, since then he has recorded an album with just for laughs originals\, been on CBC radio\, headlined across canada\, and bought a huge iced out cuban link chain. His mind is crazy\, twisted\, and insane (in a cool way). He flies around in a private jet telling jokes and stories\, and when he’s not doing that he’s riding around on a yacht telling jokes and stories. He hopes you will like his jokes and stories.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/3axqggst9-brad-semotiuk/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Comedy Cave\, 1020 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1J2
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTSTAMP:20260701T000125Z
CREATED:20260701T000125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000125Z
UID:10005338-1784764800-1784851199@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/2026-07-23/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTSTAMP:20260704T000116Z
CREATED:20260704T000115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000116Z
UID:10005418-1784764800-1784851199@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/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260723T153000
DTSTAMP:20260704T000301Z
CREATED:20260704T000300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000301Z
UID:10005491-1784800800-1784820600@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/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Stephen Avenue Walk\, 340 8 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, T2P 1C1
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