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FREE, please register Join HOME Residency artists Jona Redwood and Yu Chen for an artist talk exploring identity, belonging, cultural memory, and the personal meanings carried through handcrafted objects and portraiture. Jona will share their practice creating dreamcatchers, jewelry, and interactive craft experiences as intentional forms of grounding, self-expression, mindfulness, and connection. Yu Chen will...
Your team has been dispatched to the highlands of Bhutan to investigate a wildlife relay station that fell silent after a strange final broadcast. Something appears to have radically altered the behaviour of the area’s snow leopards, Sichuan takin, and red pandas. With dinner boxes included in your ticket, you’ll be fuelled as you puzzle...
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)
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...
Join children's music duo Rattle and Strum for live music in PlayLab. Set times: 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1 p.m.. About Rattle and StrumRattle and Strum is a children's music duo based in Calgary, Canada. Known for their engaging live shows and catchy tunes that appeal to children and their grownups, they make new friends...
The Minto Cup is emblematic of the National Junior ‘A’ Lacrosse Champions of Canada.The Minto Cup has a storied history dating back over a century. From its inception in 1901 to the present day, this trophy has witnessed fierce battles, remarkable feats, and the emergence of future lacrosse stars.
Some of the best hockey memories don’t happen in arenas.They happen on the street.From August 20-22, 2026, downtown Calgary will become the gathering place for players, families, and fans from across Canada as we come together to celebrate the game that connects us all.Our goal is to bring 300 teams together and to hold the...
The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer.Everyone 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.From July 1 to August 31, read, attend programs, explore new stories, and have fun at the Library as part...
French producer and DJ RetroVision plays The Palace on Friday, August 21st! FREE before 10:30PM—RSVP below.Date: Friday, August 21st, 2026Doors: 9:00 p.m.18+ only with valid government issued ID
Nick Callas is an NYC based stand up comic. He is a regular at the Comedy Cellar and frequents the top NYC comedy clubs. He’s opened for SNL's Colin Jost, Dana Carvey and Tracy Morgan. On Television, Nick starred in Music Choice’s Questionable Choices and was featured on NY's Funniest for NBC’s SeeSo. Nick hosted...
An evening of Sufi storytelling, Punjabi and Rajasthani folk, and acoustic reinterpretations of the songs that shaped a generation.Singer-poet Bhuwin Returns with his signature Baithak format to Calgary— an intimate, vocal-and-guitar-driven set that moves between original Sufi compositions, qawwali, and reimagined Bollywood and Punjabi folk classics. Using live looping, he builds full arrangements in real...
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.These 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...
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