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SUMMARY:Shakespeare Under the Bed
DESCRIPTION:he’s baaaaaaack—he’s funny\, he’s furious\, and he’s taking over. when a geneticist unleashes william shakespeare into the present day\, she’s forced to contain a bard who is louder\, queerer\, and more outraged than ever. as shakespeare commandeers a theatre\, falls in love with a drag queen\, and attempts to incite an artistic revolt\, what begins as a scientific leap-of-faith soon spirals into a coup that threatens a government takedown. \n18+. contemporary comedy.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/_ohdgk9tq-shakespeare-under-the-bed/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:the theatre\, 101\, 215 14 av sw\, Calgary\, Ab
CATEGORIES:Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260520T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260520T235959
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260514T193822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203756Z
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare Under the Bed
DESCRIPTION:he’s baaaaaaack—he’s funny\, he’s furious\, and he’s taking over. when a geneticist unleashes william shakespeare into the present day\, she’s forced to contain a bard who is louder\, queerer\, and more outraged than ever. as shakespeare commandeers a theatre\, falls in love with a drag queen\, and attempts to incite an artistic revolt\, what begins as a scientific leap-of-faith soon spirals into a coup that threatens a government takedown. \n18+. contemporary comedy.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/_ohdgk9tq-shakespeare-under-the-bed/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:the theatre\, 101\, 215 14 av sw\, Calgary\, Ab
CATEGORIES:Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260521T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260521T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260429T173237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203752Z
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SUMMARY:Sew Social
DESCRIPTION:Beltline and Downtown\nresidents can gain knowledge\, experience and skills in both hand and machine\nsewing. Meet others in the neighbourhood while creating various projects and\nhaving fun learning. No cost\, supplies and snacks provided. Registration is required\,\nplease contact Community Social Worker Silvia Ross at silvia.ross@calgary.ca /\n(403) 540-0160. \n \nMay 7\, 14\, 21\, 28  \nJune 4\, 11 & 18
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/tcwcttl9u-sew-social-occ-9388/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Anglican Church\, 1121 14 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0P3
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260521T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260521T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260429T174058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203748Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly free tutoring!
DESCRIPTION:Need help with homework? Our free drop-in tutoring program downtown is for junior high and high school students. RSVP your spot or come in when you can. Our tutors walk around and help with English\, math\, and science\, whether you have one small question or a lot to work on. It’s a relaxed\, friendly place to get help\, learn more\, and feel better about school. Walk ins welcome. Email goodneighbouryyc@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/nvobme-tx-monthly-free-tutoring/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Esker Foundation\, 1011 9 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0H7
CATEGORIES:Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Neighbour YYC":MAILTO:goodneighbouryyc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260521T235959
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260429T173524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203803Z
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SUMMARY:Stage It Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the bold voices of tomorrow at our four-day 2026 Stage It Festival\, featuring dynamic new work from Calgary’s emerging Creator-Producers Kaya Coleman\, Kamika Bianca Guerra-Walker\, Natalia Cortes and Evelina Groll.  \n\nThis vibrant spring festival includes a slate of exciting performances—music\, drag\, improv\, and stand-up—plus an exclusive of Hunt/Peck experience\, created by Donna-Michelle St. Bernard\, directed by Clare Preuss and featuring Denise Clarke\, Jared Tobias Herring\, Linnea Swan and Omatta Udalor. 
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ugdeqfw_n-stage-it-festival/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Motel Theatre & Centre Court\, Werklund Centre\, 2nd floor\, 225 8th Avenue South East\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts,Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260514T193838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203803Z
UID:10003448-1779390000-1779395400@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Hot Dogs & Hot Takes on History: So\, We’re Changing Names Now?
DESCRIPTION:Names feel permanent — until they don’t. What happens when a community — an organization\, a government\, or anyone else — decides a name no longer fits the story it wants to tell?  \nThis month at Hot Dogs & Hot Takes on History\, Dr. Joe Anderson explores the growing movement to rename places\, landmarks\, and institutions as part of a broader reckoning with how we commemorate history.  \nThrough case studies from across Canada and the United States\, Dr. Anderson examines why communities are revisiting long-standing names — particularly those tied to colonialism\, exclusion\, or figures whose legacies have become increasingly contested. Is renaming a meaningful act of change\, or just symbolic? Who gets to decide when a name has outlived its time?  \nThe conversation then turns close to home\, with a look at the 2024 transition from Fort Calgary to The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland and what that shift reveals about how Calgary is rethinking its own past.  \nCome for the hot dogs and reflect on the question: when we rename a place\, are we rewriting history\, or are we telling more of it?
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/n8dubgs_bj-hot-dogs-and-hot-takes-on-history-so-were-changing-names-now/
LOCATION:The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland\, 750 9 Avenue Southeast\, Calgary\, T2G 5E1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260521T234500
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260429T173526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203803Z
UID:10003283-1779390000-1779407100@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Arkells
DESCRIPTION:Arkells brings the Between Us City Takeover to The Palace on Thursday\, May 21st! \n\nDate: Thursday\, May 21st\, 2026 \n Doors: 7:00 PM \n 18+ only with a valid government-issued ID
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/kdt1cvslq-arkells/
LOCATION:The Palace Theatre\, 219 8th Avenue SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1B7
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260521T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260429T173528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203804Z
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SUMMARY:The Time Machinist - PREMIERE NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive Premiere Night\, where you’ll be among the first to experience the captivating mysteries of time travel as the bold and eccentric Time Machinist\, Owen Mittagen Vottenberg III\, invites you on an unforgettable adventure through the ages.  \n \nMeet a fascinating cast of characters collected from his travels and watch the magic of his powerful time machine come alive onstage. Filled with breathtaking circus artistry\, rich storytelling\, and edge-of-your-seat surprises\, this imaginative production brings history\, fantasy\, and adventure together in a way that captivates audiences of every age. Join Owen as he pushes his invention to daring new limits where wonder\, excitement\, and a hint of danger await. Don’t miss your chance to run away with the circus and witness this incredible spectacle of timeless proportions! 
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/snliaqtpi-the-time-machinist-premiere-night/
LOCATION:The GRAND\, 608 1st St SW\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 3B1
CATEGORIES:Theatre & performing arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260521T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260521T235959
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260514T193822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203756Z
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare Under the Bed
DESCRIPTION:he’s baaaaaaack—he’s funny\, he’s furious\, and he’s taking over. when a geneticist unleashes william shakespeare into the present day\, she’s forced to contain a bard who is louder\, queerer\, and more outraged than ever. as shakespeare commandeers a theatre\, falls in love with a drag queen\, and attempts to incite an artistic revolt\, what begins as a scientific leap-of-faith soon spirals into a coup that threatens a government takedown. \n18+. contemporary comedy.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/_ohdgk9tq-shakespeare-under-the-bed/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:the theatre\, 101\, 215 14 av sw\, Calgary\, Ab
CATEGORIES:Theatre & performing arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260522T235959
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260429T173524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203803Z
UID:10003280-1779472800-1779494399@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Stage It Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the bold voices of tomorrow at our four-day 2026 Stage It Festival\, featuring dynamic new work from Calgary’s emerging Creator-Producers Kaya Coleman\, Kamika Bianca Guerra-Walker\, Natalia Cortes and Evelina Groll.  \n\nThis vibrant spring festival includes a slate of exciting performances—music\, drag\, improv\, and stand-up—plus an exclusive of Hunt/Peck experience\, created by Donna-Michelle St. Bernard\, directed by Clare Preuss and featuring Denise Clarke\, Jared Tobias Herring\, Linnea Swan and Omatta Udalor. 
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ugdeqfw_n-stage-it-festival/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Motel Theatre & Centre Court\, Werklund Centre\, 2nd floor\, 225 8th Avenue South East\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts,Theatre & performing arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260522T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260522T211500
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260429T173257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203804Z
UID:10002953-1779478200-1779484500@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:The Time Machinist by Le Cirque de la Nuit
DESCRIPTION:Experience the captivating mysteries of time travel\, presented by Le Cirque de la Nuit\, at The GRAND . The bold and eccentric Time Machinist\, Owen Mittagen Vottenberg III\, is inviting you on an unforgettable adventure through the ages. Will you accept it?
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ox1tryfuc-the-time-machinist-by-le-cirque-de-la-nuit/
LOCATION:The GRAND\, 608 1st St SW\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 3B1
CATEGORIES:Theatre & performing arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260522T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260522T235959
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260514T193822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203756Z
UID:10003445-1779478200-1779494399@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Shakespeare Under the Bed
DESCRIPTION:he’s baaaaaaack—he’s funny\, he’s furious\, and he’s taking over. when a geneticist unleashes william shakespeare into the present day\, she’s forced to contain a bard who is louder\, queerer\, and more outraged than ever. as shakespeare commandeers a theatre\, falls in love with a drag queen\, and attempts to incite an artistic revolt\, what begins as a scientific leap-of-faith soon spirals into a coup that threatens a government takedown. \n18+. contemporary comedy.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/_ohdgk9tq-shakespeare-under-the-bed/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:the theatre\, 101\, 215 14 av sw\, Calgary\, Ab
CATEGORIES:Theatre & performing arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260522T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T235959
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260429T174131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203805Z
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SUMMARY:Mahler’s First Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Discover Mahler’s mighty First Symphony as the Calgary Phil perform this orchestral epic that takes you from the joys of springtime — through rustic dances to an ironic funeral march — and culminates in victory over worldly despair.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ntvjjhcju-mahlers-first-symphony/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 8 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0K9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260429T173300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203806Z
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SUMMARY:The Calgary Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Join the Servus Calgary Marathon \, Canada’s longest running marathon. With varying distances\, there is something for every type of runner!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ko9clmcei-the-calgary-marathon/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Calgary\, Calgary
CATEGORIES:Sports & fitness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260507T171246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T171246Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Pop-Up Market
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Pop-up Spring Market\, a vibrant celebration of culture\, community & fresh beginnings of spring! This market offers delicious treats\, services & entertainment.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/spring-pop-up-market/
LOCATION:Bridgeland Riverside Community Association\, 917 Centre Ave NE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2E 0C6
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Festivals & events,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260514T193842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203806Z
UID:10003449-1779530400-1779548400@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Spring Pop-Up Market
DESCRIPTION: Welcome to the Pop-up Spring Market\, a vibrant celebration of culture\, community & fresh beginnings of spring! This market offers delicious treats\, services & entertainment.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/_20qelu27-spring-pop-up-market/
LOCATION:Bridgeland Riverside Community Association\, 917 Centre Ave Ne\, Calgary\, T2E 0C6
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Food & drink,Music & concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260514T193844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203807Z
UID:10003450-1779541200-1779552000@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Marking Memories: The Art of Winter Counts
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the storytelling\, art and community of the Winter Count\, a pictographic calendar depicting remarkable events of each year. Visit The Confluence for a special event exploring these living exhibits alongside the Stoney Nakoda AV Club with a documentary screening and Q&A\, live Winter Count painting demonstration\, and experience contemporary Winter Counts from Stoney Nakoda and Blackfoot communities.  \nTickets include admission to The Confluence Cultural Centre and light refreshments during the event.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/o8cm6cnst-marking-memories-the-art-of-winter-counts/
LOCATION:The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland\, 750 9 Avenue Southeast\, Calgary\, T2G 5E1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T161500
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260429T173258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203804Z
UID:10002954-1779546600-1779552900@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:The Time Machinist by Le Cirque de la Nuit
DESCRIPTION:Experience the captivating mysteries of time travel\, presented by Le Cirque de la Nuit\, at The GRAND . The bold and eccentric Time Machinist\, Owen Mittagen Vottenberg III\, is inviting you on an unforgettable adventure through the ages. Will you accept it?
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ox1tryfuc-the-time-machinist-by-le-cirque-de-la-nuit-occ-9415/
LOCATION:The GRAND\, 608 1st St SW\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 3B1
CATEGORIES:Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260514T193846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203807Z
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SUMMARY:Bury Your Gaze
DESCRIPTION:Leave your lonely 6 feet under\, join us for the world premiere of this eerie love(?) story. \n\nJoin us for the world premiere of Bury Your Gaze\, a moody\, theatrical story of love and death\, and what comes in between\, written by emerging artist Jack Orion. \n“Raven left her ex-girlfriend in her sleepy home town years ago and hasn’t seen her since. Or at least that’s what she keeps telling herself. Surely that sing-song voice she hears in the dark is just her imagination. When she finally returns home on an ill-advised mission\, she stands face to face with the past and finds that some things refuse to stay buried.”
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/fgjxyocfgx-bury-your-gaze/
LOCATION:Vertigo Theatre\, 115 9 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0P5
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260429T173302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203807Z
UID:10002959-1779555600-1779570000@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Locked Zoo: Puzzling Prairies (18+)
DESCRIPTION:Solve puzzles\, crack codes\, and unlock the secrets of the prairies before time runs out. You’ll be challenged to use your wits\, think creatively\, and work with your team to solve an intricate series of puzzles that bring animal conservation to life.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/fajoa42_v-locked-zoo-puzzling-prairies-18/
LOCATION:Calgary Zoo\, Calgary
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T235959
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260429T173524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203803Z
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SUMMARY:Stage It Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the bold voices of tomorrow at our four-day 2026 Stage It Festival\, featuring dynamic new work from Calgary’s emerging Creator-Producers Kaya Coleman\, Kamika Bianca Guerra-Walker\, Natalia Cortes and Evelina Groll.  \n\nThis vibrant spring festival includes a slate of exciting performances—music\, drag\, improv\, and stand-up—plus an exclusive of Hunt/Peck experience\, created by Donna-Michelle St. Bernard\, directed by Clare Preuss and featuring Denise Clarke\, Jared Tobias Herring\, Linnea Swan and Omatta Udalor. 
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ugdeqfw_n-stage-it-festival/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Motel Theatre & Centre Court\, Werklund Centre\, 2nd floor\, 225 8th Avenue South East\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts,Theatre & performing arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T211500
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260429T173258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203805Z
UID:10002955-1779564600-1779570900@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:The Time Machinist by Le Cirque de la Nuit
DESCRIPTION:Experience the captivating mysteries of time travel\, presented by Le Cirque de la Nuit\, at The GRAND . The bold and eccentric Time Machinist\, Owen Mittagen Vottenberg III\, is inviting you on an unforgettable adventure through the ages. Will you accept it?
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ox1tryfuc-the-time-machinist-by-le-cirque-de-la-nuit-occ-9416/
LOCATION:The GRAND\, 608 1st St SW\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 3B1
CATEGORIES:Theatre & performing arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T235959
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260429T174131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203805Z
UID:10003420-1779564600-1779580799@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Mahler’s First Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Discover Mahler’s mighty First Symphony as the Calgary Phil perform this orchestral epic that takes you from the joys of springtime — through rustic dances to an ironic funeral march — and culminates in victory over worldly despair.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ntvjjhcju-mahlers-first-symphony-occ-4019/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 8 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0K9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260429T173300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203806Z
UID:10002958-1779580800-1779667199@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:The Calgary Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Join the Servus Calgary Marathon \, Canada’s longest running marathon. With varying distances\, there is something for every type of runner!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ko9clmcei-the-calgary-marathon/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Calgary\, Calgary
CATEGORIES:Sports & fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260524T133000
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260429T173353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203749Z
UID:10002995-1779616800-1779629400@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:High Tea at the Zoo
DESCRIPTION:High Tea at the zoo is a full day of spring fun\, perfect for all ages. Your ticket includes entry to the zoo with a 1.5 hour High Tea seating that allows you to indulge delicious finger sandwiches\, scones\, and mouthwatering snacks\, complemented by a selection of tasty loose leaf teas. Don’t miss out on this elegant affair in Grazers Restaurant on select Sundays from April 12th to May 31st\, 2026. \nMake it an occasion to remember and dress in your Sunday best for High Tea at the zoo!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/fzkbrz3y0c-high-tea-at-the-zoo/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Calgary Zoo\, 1300 Zoo Rd Ne\, Calgary\, T2E 7V6
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260524T123000
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260514T193848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203808Z
UID:10003452-1779620400-1779625800@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Watercolour in the Garden Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Grab a brush\, soak up the sun\, and let your creativity bloom! Join us for a fun\, 90 minutes of watercolour painting in the garden. No experience? No problem! Our friendly instructor will guide the group step-by-step through one piece to get you started —and we’ll bring all the supplies you need.   \nJust show up\, soak in the scenery\, and splash a little colour on your paper!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ivewy8yuy-watercolour-in-the-garden-workshop/
LOCATION:The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland\, 750 9 Avenue Southeast\, Calgary\, T2G 5E1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260524T140000
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260514T193851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203808Z
UID:10003455-1779627600-1779631200@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:History of the Land Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:In 1875\, the North-West Mounted Police arrived in what is now Calgary\, setting in motion a series of events that would forever change the land and its people. This outdoor walking tour takes a reflective and honest look at those changes\, acknowledging both the progress and the painful legacies left behind. From the First Nations who have called this land home for millennia\, to the Mounties and settlers\, we’ll explore the complex and often difficult stories that have shaped Calgary. \nJoin The Confluence for a reflective tour on how the past and present intertwine\, and how the land\, its people\, and their stories continue to evolve over 150 years later. \nTickets include tour and admission to The Confluence Cultural Centre.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/jbhaiapzo-history-of-the-land-walking-tour/
LOCATION:The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland\, 750 9 Avenue Southeast\, Calgary\, T2G 5E1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260524T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260524T235959
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260429T173524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203803Z
UID:10003282-1779631200-1779667199@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Stage It Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the bold voices of tomorrow at our four-day 2026 Stage It Festival\, featuring dynamic new work from Calgary’s emerging Creator-Producers Kaya Coleman\, Kamika Bianca Guerra-Walker\, Natalia Cortes and Evelina Groll.  \n\nThis vibrant spring festival includes a slate of exciting performances—music\, drag\, improv\, and stand-up—plus an exclusive of Hunt/Peck experience\, created by Donna-Michelle St. Bernard\, directed by Clare Preuss and featuring Denise Clarke\, Jared Tobias Herring\, Linnea Swan and Omatta Udalor. 
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ugdeqfw_n-stage-it-festival-occ-8987/
LOCATION:Motel Theatre & Centre Court\, Werklund Centre\, 2nd floor\, 225 8th Avenue South East\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts,Theatre & performing arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260524T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260524T161500
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260429T173258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203805Z
UID:10002956-1779633000-1779639300@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:The Time Machinist by Le Cirque de la Nuit
DESCRIPTION:Experience the captivating mysteries of time travel\, presented by Le Cirque de la Nuit\, at The GRAND . The bold and eccentric Time Machinist\, Owen Mittagen Vottenberg III\, is inviting you on an unforgettable adventure through the ages. Will you accept it?
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ox1tryfuc-the-time-machinist-by-le-cirque-de-la-nuit-occ-9417/
LOCATION:The GRAND\, 608 1st St SW\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 3B1
CATEGORIES:Theatre & performing arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260524T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260524T213000
DTSTAMP:20260522T051114
CREATED:20260429T173305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203809Z
UID:10002960-1779654600-1779658200@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live\, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Discover the music of ABBA at Studio Bell under the gentle glow of candlelight. (May 24\, June 21\, July 26)
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/1b83axtol-candlelight-tribute-to-abba/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, 850 4 Street Southeast\, Calgary\, T2G 1R1
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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