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Tickets $0-$25, please register.During his performances/workshop/hang session, Shea Iles invites folks from the audience to join him on stage to play a solo card game while he improvises on guitar alongside them. (If you don't know any solitaire games, that's okay — Shea will teach everyone a really easy one at the start so that...
Settle into Tomkins Park for an early‑evening concert with Calgary jazz pianist and composer Timothonius, whose warm, groove‑rich style brings an inviting pulse to one of the city’s favourite summer hangouts. Bring a friend, claim a spot, and let the music ease you into the evening. This performance unfolds in two distinct sets, each revealing...
It’s Back! Spend the night exploring 17th Ave as SIX live performances take over the business corridor, each one at a different location. Remember: follow the music, explore each stop, and see where the night takes you.Ashley Garrett & John at Dorsett Square,7-8 p.m.Ashley Garrett is one of Calgary’s rising country artists, known for her...
Celebrate a Milestone: 15 Years of Omatsuri!Welcome to Omatsuri 2026! This year marks a monumental milestone as the Calgary Japanese Community Association (CJCA) proudly celebrates our 15th Anniversary.For a decade and a half, Omatsuri has been Calgary’s premier gateway to authentic Japanese culture. To celebrate 15 years of community, heritage, and connection, we are making...
Join us for an afternoon of skateboarding, community, and fun with the McMorris Foundation.Watch world-class skateboarders Jake Anderson, Zion Wright, and Alex Midler throw down in a live demo, then stick around to meet the pros, grab an autograph, and snap a photo with your favourite skaters.This is a free event and everyone is welcome—whether...
Admission: Free with advance registration; walk-ins welcome, space permittingExhibition Tour: Ghazaleh Avarzamani: Churn, Earn, Burn and then ReturnDuration: 30-minute guided tour, followed by a post-tour conversation and optional mini mixerGuide: Harpreet M. Dayal is a Calgary-based South Asian author, poet, and interdisciplinary artist focused on using art for healing, community connection, and self-love. She is...
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.Let us share our beautiful culture with you and your...
INTRODUCING is Christine Klassen Gallery’s ongoing exhibition series dedicated to presenting artists newly joining the gallery roster. This 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...
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...
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...
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...
Globe Cinema Presents: Night Nurse (2026) At the start of her new job in a luxury retirement community, Eleni (Cemre Paksoy) is drawn into a series of scam calls targeting the elderly residents, a pull she can't quite name or resist.As the community's strange rhythms close around her, she grows increasingly intimate with her elusive...
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