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SUMMARY:Sled Island Music & Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The first wave of Sled Island 2026 artists is here!\n\nJoining Sled Island’s previously announced guest curator\, clipping.\, is English chamber folk ensemble Black Country\, New Road\, revered Canadian pop project HOMESHAKE\, LA synth punks Sextile\, fuzzy indie rock outfit feeble little horse\, outlandish egg punk group Snõõper\, lo-fi post-punk duo Sweeping Promises\, NYC-based ambient pioneer Laraaji\, and genre-bending dream pop artist Salami Rose Joe Louis (signed to Flying Lotus’ record label\, Brainfeeder).  
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/f4z6tag3l-sled-island-music-and-arts-festival/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Various Venues\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T235959
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
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SUMMARY:FIFA World Cup 2026: CZECHIA vs SOUTH AFRICA
DESCRIPTION:World Cup 2026 Opening Round Live on the BIG screens at the Ship CZECHIA vs SOUTH AFRICA \n\n(Doors 9:00am)   \nThis game is  “Minors Friendly” \n#SoccerAtTheShip #WorldCupHeadquartersYYC
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/webf3nlr4-fifa-world-cup-2026-czechia-vs-south-africa/
LOCATION:Ship & Anchor Pub
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T150000
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
CREATED:20260429T173238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T152440Z
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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-9392/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Anglican Church\, 1121 14 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0P3
CATEGORIES:Education,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T235959
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
CREATED:20260429T173309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T152512Z
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SUMMARY:World Cup Watch Parties – Tournament Play
DESCRIPTION:We’re joining the global excitement for the 2026 Men’s World Cup with free outdoor watch parties. Catch the tournament play action at Eau Claire Plaza on June 12\, 18 and 24.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/lp0zge72a-world-cup-watch-parties-tournament-play-occ-9399/
LOCATION:Eau Claire Plaza\, 101 Barclay Parade Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 4R3
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T235959
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
CREATED:20260529T145430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T152532Z
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SUMMARY:FIFA World Cup 2026: SWITZERLAND vs BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA
DESCRIPTION:World Cup 2026 Opening Round Live on the BIG screens at the Ship SWITZERLAND vs BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA \nThis game is  “Minors Friendly” \n#SoccerAtTheShip #WorldCupHeadquartersYYC
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/olfpoguyl-fifa-world-cup-2026-switzerland-vs-bosnia-herzegovina/
LOCATION:Ship & Anchor Pub
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T180000
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
CREATED:20260429T174058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T152437Z
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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/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Esker Foundation\, 1011 9 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0H7
CATEGORIES:Education,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Neighbour YYC":MAILTO:goodneighbouryyc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T235959
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
CREATED:20260529T145432Z
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SUMMARY:FIFA World Cup 2026: CANADA vs QATAR
DESCRIPTION:World Cup 2026 Opening Round Live on the BIG screens at the Ship CANADA vs QATAR \nThis game is  “Minors Friendly” \n#SoccerAtTheShip #WorldCupHeadquartersYYC
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/1q4uqovi6-fifa-world-cup-2026-canada-vs-qatar/
LOCATION:Ship & Anchor Pub
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T193000
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CREATED:20260529T145434Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island presents: Sick Puppy\, schoolyard\, Invisible Hand and ENTWINE
DESCRIPTION:Sick PuppyOtherwise known as your girlfriend’s favourite band\, Sick Puppy began as three friends playing hardcore mid-pandemic but quickly progressed with the release of their debut tape Haunt The Hill and a supporting tour in 2022. Jump to 2026 and we find the band with an upcoming LP\, a second guitarist\, and a drive to expand upon their hardcore roots. \nschoolyardCreating an irresistible alt-punk racket that rides the line between noise and melody\, schoolyard captures raw energy and emotion in their dynamic sound. Driven by a passion for blending diverse genres\, the three-piece merges a gritty garage rock vibe with indie and punk influences\, resulting in something that feels both fresh and nostalgic.\n  ​​Invisible HandPolitically charged and quick to the punch\, Invisible Hand is an East Coast hardcore band that rejects breakdowns in favour of pure intensity. With their self-titled debut released last June and an EP on the way\, this hard-hitting trio is ready to bring the noise to Sled Island.\nENTWINEInitially formed with the sole intention of being a scary band to pad out hardcore bills\, ENTWINE has since developed into so much more. The heavy four-piece (featuring members of Abrupt Decay\, Killing of a Sacred Deer\, and Satanic Tea Co.) now describe the project as “a love letter to ‘90s mathcore/metalcore and Y2K-era media.” Important info: Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\nUpon entering a festival venue\, the passholder agrees to being photographed\, filmed or recorded in that venue\, and agrees to the publication\, reproduction\, distribution and broadcast of all photographs\, video or other recordings of the passholder’s voice or likeness without further notice or compensation in any publicity\, advertisement or other publication carried-out by\, or on behalf of\, Sled Island and in perpetuity in any manner and media whatsoever\, including print\, broadcast or internet.\nEveryone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Island. All festival attendees must abide by Sled Island’s safer spaces and inclusion policy and agree to the code of conduct\, which can be found at SledIsland.com/SaferSpaces.All passes and tickets are non-refundable. \nAbout Sled Island:Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary\, Alberta that brings together a community of music\, comedy and art with over 25\,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information\, visit SledIsland.com.\nSled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta\, which includes the Siksika\, the Piikani\, the Kainai\, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations\, including the Chiniki\, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/uikjqyudu-sled-island-presents-sick-puppy-schoolyard-invisible-hand-and-entwine/
LOCATION:Sloth Records\, 736b 17 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2S 0B7
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T183000
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
CREATED:20260529T130107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T152533Z
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SUMMARY:Simran Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Simran\, a focused practice for the mind designed to help you build clarity and resilience. Through guided sessions\, you will learn how to quieten the mind and build an inner practice you can keep coming back to for a deeper\, peaceful connection with your true self.  \nFREE and OPEN TO ALL.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/gole1q4hb-simran-workshop/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
CREATED:20260604T154036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T152456Z
UID:10003994-1781805600-1781812800@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.\n\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).\n\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/2026-06-18/
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:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
CREATED:20260529T130109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T164819Z
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SUMMARY:Jam Session ft ZHE the Free
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Night Jam Sessions are a welcoming space for musicians\, poets\, singers and attendees to play non-stop music with one another in an open circle\, “living room” setting! Even if you don’t jam\, we have a variety of art supplies to get crafty during the show. \nJam Sessions happen EVERY Thursday night from 7 – 9pm. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week’s jam is hosted by ZHE the Free! \n– Drop-in\, no registration required.\n– Free admission\n– All Ages\n– It’s a lively event\, with high decibel levels!\n– Complimentary Ear Plugs & quiet rooms are available. \nThis program is graciously funded by City of Calgary.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/hk5np30tg-jam-session-ft-zhe-the-free/
LOCATION:Alcove Core\, 244 7 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 0W6
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T230000
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
CREATED:20260529T145437Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island presents: Gus Englehorn\, Virgo Rising\, l.n. baba and Hermitess
DESCRIPTION:Gus EnglehornA former pro snowboarder reborn as a nomadic psych-pop prophet\, Gus Englehorn has lived a rollercoaster life that reads like one of the fantastical fables that fill his songbook. His third album\, 2026’s The Hornbook\, magically transmutes the entire history of 20th century rock and roll into an alien transmission from the future. \nVirgo Rising \nShimmering with knotty arrangements\, heartfelt storytelling and a luminous sense of depth\, Virgo Rising blends intimate bedroom pop with electrifying indie rock. With their EPs Sixteenth Sapphire and Vampyre Year earning critical praise\, stay tuned for their debut full-length album slated for release in the fall of 2026. \nl.n. babaThe moniker of Edmonton-based singer-songwriter Keanan Swan-Azmon\, l.n. baba is inspired by oddball songwriters like Jonathan Richman and Arthur Russell. He embraces imperfection\, crafting homemade songs characterized by intricate guitar work\, witty wordplay\, and his distinct baritone\, which you can hear for yourself on his debut album\, Rubber Eye.\nHermitess\nSelf-described as an aging and slightly reclusive witch dreaming simultaneously in music and images\, Hermitess is the longstanding musical project of harpist/vocalist Jennifer Crighton. Taking stage in a solo performance this year\, expect sonically layered orchestral textures\, harmonic voices\, and pedal-driven magic\, all conjuring a fleeting fever dream.\nImportant info: Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\nUpon entering a festival venue\, the passholder agrees to being photographed\, filmed or recorded in that venue\, and agrees to the publication\, reproduction\, distribution and broadcast of all photographs\, video or other recordings of the passholder’s voice or likeness without further notice or compensation in any publicity\, advertisement or other publication carried-out by\, or on behalf of\, Sled Island and in perpetuity in any manner and media whatsoever\, including print\, broadcast or internet.\nEveryone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Island. All festival attendees must abide by Sled Island’s safer spaces and inclusion policy and agree to the code of conduct\, which can be found at SledIsland.com/SaferSpaces.All passes and tickets are non-refundable. \nAbout Sled Island:Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary\, Alberta that brings together a community of music\, comedy and art with over 25\,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information\, visit SledIsland.com.\nSled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta\, which includes the Siksika\, the Piikani\, the Kainai\, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations\, including the Chiniki\, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/unefzyquc-sled-island-presents-gus-englehorn-virgo-rising-ln-baba-and-hermitess/
LOCATION:GULBAR\, 636 10 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 1C3
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T235959
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
CREATED:20260529T145439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T164820Z
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SUMMARY:FIFA World Cup 2026: MEXICO vs REP KOREA
DESCRIPTION:World Cup 2026 Opening Round Live on the BIG screens at the Ship MEXICO vs REP KOREA \nSorry “No Minors” \n#SoccerAtTheShip #WorldCupHeadquartersYYC
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/k99joxehk-fifa-world-cup-2026-mexico-vs-rep-korea/
LOCATION:Ship & Anchor Pub
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T233000
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
CREATED:20260529T130111Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island and CJSW present: Backxwash\, MAGELLA\, Lana Del Rabies and more
DESCRIPTION:BackxwashInfluenced by traditional Zambian music\, industrial metal and experimental hip-hop\, Ashanti Mutinta has carved out a noisy place in Canada’s rising rap scene. After a prior win in 2020\, her most recent album\, Only Dust Remains\, was also considered for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize. Uncompromising\, unpredictable\, and deeply political; Backxwash is all this\, and so much more.  \n\nMAGELLA\nMontreal-based singer-songwriter MAGELLA carefully blends elements of industrial\, electronic\, experimental and soul\, and combines it with the diasporic blues. With her powerful\, warm tone\, she uses the various colours of her voice to create a sonic canvas\, examining themes of isolation\, identity and resistance.Lana Del RabiesOn Omnipotent Fuck — the second in a planned trilogy of releases — Lana Del Rabies plumbs the depths of spiritually esoteric thought with clanging sounds and relentless industrial drones. Her confrontational\, feral audio assaults hold a dark mirror up to modern pop music. Will you like what you see? Bring earplugs and prepare for sonic possession. \nYolande Laroche\nA familiar face in projects such as Pony Girl and Orchidae\, Canadian Taiwanese artist and producer Yolande Laroche delivers a high-energy performance that melds EDM with haunting pop melodies and raw dynamic vocals. Bringing a commanding presence to the stage while offering audiences a visceral and unapologetic experience\, stay tuned for her upcoming album Run Body Run.\n\nDermabrasion\nGoth duo Dermabrasion have peddled their fleshy post-punk with a deceptively ferocious live show that has landed them supporting slots for the likes of Lydia Lunch RETROVIRUS\, Vision Video\, and Front 242’s Patrick Codenys. With their debut album\, Pain Behaviour\, released on Hand Drawn Dracula in 2024\, the band received rave reviews and solidified their reputation for menace.\n\nVoid Comp\nThe solo project of artist and producer David Julé\, Void Comp fuses electronica\, indie and alternative rock into a uniquely atmospheric sound. Known for lush\, dark production\, the project indulges in hazy synths\, heavy drum machines\, electric baritone guitar\, and warm\, ethereal vocals that feel both intimate and expansive.\nECHTHROS\nPresenting sheer sonic agony in the form of meticulously arranged industrial/power-electronics\, ECHTHROS delivers a central theme of ongoing colonial violence against the Indigenous Peoples of so-called Canada. Their storytelling delivers anguish\, vengeance\, determination\, and celebration through a wall of harsh drone balanced with the calm uneasiness of what is to come next.\nImportant info: Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\nUpon entering a festival venue\, the passholder agrees to being photographed\, filmed or recorded in that venue\, and agrees to the publication\, reproduction\, distribution and broadcast of all photographs\, video or other recordings of the passholder’s voice or likeness without further notice or compensation in any publicity\, advertisement or other publication carried-out by\, or on behalf of\, Sled Island and in perpetuity in any manner and media whatsoever\, including print\, broadcast or internet.\nEveryone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Island. All festival attendees must abide by Sled Island’s safer spaces and inclusion policy and agree to the code of conduct\, which can be found at SledIsland.com/SaferSpaces.All passes and tickets are non-refundable. \nAbout Sled Island:Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary\, Alberta that brings together a community of music\, comedy and art with over 25\,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information\, visit SledIsland.com.\nSled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta\, which includes the Siksika\, the Piikani\, the Kainai\, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations\, including the Chiniki\, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/dgjxjnkoi-sled-island-and-cjsw-present-backxwash-magella-lana-del-rabies-and-more/
LOCATION:Commonwealth Bar and Stage\, 731 10 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M1
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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SUMMARY:Sled Island presents: Kali Horse\, sundayclub\, APACALDA and Victrix
DESCRIPTION:Kali HorseThe experimental art-rock collaboration of multi-instrumentalist producers Sam Maloney and Desiree Das Gupta\, Kali Horse blends fantasy with harsh realism\, colliding genres with reckless abandon. Their avant-pop whimsicality channels Björk\, while their soaring anthemic moments reflect their rock roots. Their vocal connection? Hypnotic. Check out their latest release\, 2099\, for a sample of what’s to come. \nsundayclubBlurring hazy indie pop with dreamy textures and unfiltered storytelling\, sundayclub’s songcraft doubles as grainy\, glowing snapshots of early adulthood. Formed in rural Manitoba\, the group captures the strange\, beautiful in-between of who you were and who you’re becoming\, sharpening in sound as their sense of self comes into focus.\nAPACALDABorn from the mind of vocalist\, songwriter\, and producer Cassandra Angheluta\, APACALDA deals in goth-tinged indie pop and dark psychedelia. With softly jagged lyrics and moody song production\, she creates a playful\, confrontational\, and charged performance that will have you fashionably brooding all night long.\n  Victrix\nCalgary\, AB\nConnecting the dots between bedroom folk\, chamber pop\, and the darker side of dream pop\, Victrix weaves together the more confessional side of classic songwriting. With a strong penchant for synths\, drum machines\, and tastefully deployed melodic ornamentation\, they betray an abiding interest in the granular details of songcraft and arrangement.\n\nImportant info: Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\nUpon entering a festival venue\, the passholder agrees to being photographed\, filmed or recorded in that venue\, and agrees to the publication\, reproduction\, distribution and broadcast of all photographs\, video or other recordings of the passholder’s voice or likeness without further notice or compensation in any publicity\, advertisement or other publication carried-out by\, or on behalf of\, Sled Island and in perpetuity in any manner and media whatsoever\, including print\, broadcast or internet.\nEveryone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Island. All festival attendees must abide by Sled Island’s safer spaces and inclusion policy and agree to the code of conduct\, which can be found at SledIsland.com/SaferSpaces.All passes and tickets are non-refundable. \nAbout Sled Island:Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary\, Alberta that brings together a community of music\, comedy and art with over 25\,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information\, visit SledIsland.com.\nSled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta\, which includes the Siksika\, the Piikani\, the Kainai\, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations\, including the Chiniki\, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/rmilql8er-sled-island-presents-kali-horse-sundayclub-apacalda-and-victrix/
LOCATION:PinBar\, 501 17 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2S 0A9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T233000
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
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SUMMARY:Sled Island presents: Granpa (Lucas Abela) + guests
DESCRIPTION:Granpa (Lucas Abela)\nHarsh noise meets bloodcraft when Granpa (Lucas Abela) hits the stage. His free jazz-inspired sounds — achieved by blowing on amplified shards of glass with his mouth (and sometimes bloodying himself in the process) — have toured the world since the ‘90s and were featured on Death Grips’ 2018 album ​​Year of the Snitch. This one-of-a-kind show will be an out-of-body audio experience for the ages.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/9v1jrvwgs-sled-island-presents-granpa-lucas-abela-guests/
LOCATION:BLOX Arts Centre\, 834 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M1
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260618T235959
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
CREATED:20260529T151346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T164822Z
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SUMMARY:Sextile
DESCRIPTION:Revolving around the machinations of Brady Keehn and Melissa Scaduto\, Sextile’s occult-tinged take on post-punk is a chilly dance party with invites for all. Their latest release\, yes\, please\, slam dances at the edges of drum ‘n bass and acid punk with hooks for days and a propulsive\, fuller sound. Wear something black and get ready to dance.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/cizvca9gx-sextile/
LOCATION:Dickens\, Lower 1000 9 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2Y6
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
CREATED:20260429T173542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T152524Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island Music & Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The first wave of Sled Island 2026 artists is here!\n\nJoining Sled Island’s previously announced guest curator\, clipping.\, is English chamber folk ensemble Black Country\, New Road\, revered Canadian pop project HOMESHAKE\, LA synth punks Sextile\, fuzzy indie rock outfit feeble little horse\, outlandish egg punk group Snõõper\, lo-fi post-punk duo Sweeping Promises\, NYC-based ambient pioneer Laraaji\, and genre-bending dream pop artist Salami Rose Joe Louis (signed to Flying Lotus’ record label\, Brainfeeder).  
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/f4z6tag3l-sled-island-music-and-arts-festival/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:Various Venues\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
CREATED:20260529T151348Z
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SUMMARY:The Playbooks
DESCRIPTION:the playbooks \nbased on »the truth« by abagail vanmerlin / world debut \nin the throes of the great depression\, hallie flanagan has been appointed to run a bold experiment in publicly funded art. staging radical new work\, fighting government censors\, and keeping thousands of artists employed\, hallie is still a woman few have heard of. from the strike revolt to congressional witch hunts\, the playbooks is a fast-moving portrait of art\, politics\, and the moral cost of survival. the gripping true-story of one woman caught between her ideals and the compromises that could destroy her. \n»the theater\, when it is potent enough to deserve its ancestry\, is always dangerous; that is why it is instinctively feared by people who do not want change\, but only preservation of the status quo.« hallie flanagan \n18+. contains strong language\, sexism\, racial slurs\, depictions of racism (including references to lynching and slavery)\, and emotionally charged confrontations.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/pz3ec4vkdb-the-playbooks/
LOCATION:the theatre\, 101\, 215 14 av sw\, Calgary\, Ab
CATEGORIES:Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260619T235959
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
CREATED:20260529T151350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T164824Z
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SUMMARY:FIFA World Cup 2026: USA vs AUSTRALIA
DESCRIPTION:World Cup 2026 Opening Round Live on the BIG screens at the Ship USA vs AUSTRALIA \n \n(Doors 11:00am)   \nThis game is  “Minors Friendly” \n#SoccerAtTheShip #WorldCupHeadquartersYYC
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ixk9u5koi-fifa-world-cup-2026-usa-vs-australia/
LOCATION:Ship & Anchor Pub
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T183000
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
CREATED:20260529T151352Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island presents: Plëzher\, Tall Mary\, Cell Press and PERRA
DESCRIPTION:PlëzherBuilt around two bassists\, heavy punk four-piece Plëzher is confrontational\, unfiltered\, and rooted in classic punk grit — tearing through convention and pissing off the patriarchy. Released late last year\, their new self-titled album is 10 songs of raw energy guaranteed to blow your speakers. \nTall Mary\nGender-nonconforming noise rock force Tall Mary channels mystical gay energy through drills\, awls\, and jagged guitars. Their sprawling debut 2LP When Will I Find Something New explores gender and identity under a brutal society. Stirring post-punk\, no wave\, and raw noise into a spellbinding churn\, they’re equal parts construction site\, séance\, and queer liberation.\nCell PressNamed after a Russian prison torture method\, sludge three-piece Cell Press focuses on creating pummeling noisewalls for a dying world. Featuring members from acts like The Great Sabatini\, Architect and The Chariot\, you can find beauty underneath the group’s brutal soundscapes\, but only for those willing to endure the noise.\nPERRACreating art around violence\, sisterhood and catharsis\, five-piece grrrl gang punk band PERRA evokes a wolf-like type of feminist hardcore\, creating a space where ferocity and chaos can make way for solidarity and community. Check out their 2025 double single release LA LA LA / Kathy Acker to prepare for the madness ahead. Important info: Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\nUpon entering a festival venue\, the passholder agrees to being photographed\, filmed or recorded in that venue\, and agrees to the publication\, reproduction\, distribution and broadcast of all photographs\, video or other recordings of the passholder’s voice or likeness without further notice or compensation in any publicity\, advertisement or other publication carried-out by\, or on behalf of\, Sled Island and in perpetuity in any manner and media whatsoever\, including print\, broadcast or internet.\nEveryone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Island. All festival attendees must abide by Sled Island’s safer spaces and inclusion policy and agree to the code of conduct\, which can be found at SledIsland.com/SaferSpaces.All passes and tickets are non-refundable. \nAbout Sled Island:Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary\, Alberta that brings together a community of music\, comedy and art with over 25\,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information\, visit SledIsland.com.\nSled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta\, which includes the Siksika\, the Piikani\, the Kainai\, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations\, including the Chiniki\, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/3my5-xdt5-sled-island-presents-plezher-tall-mary-cell-press-and-perra/
LOCATION:Palomino Smokehouse\, 109 7 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 3E6
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
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SUMMARY:Sled Island and Mint Records present: Nora Kelly Band\, Knitting\, Jed Arbour and more
DESCRIPTION:Nora Kelly BandBorn from friends jamming by the train tracks in Montreal’s Mile End neighbourhood\, people flocked to listen and sing along to Nora Kelly Band — until the cops chased them off. NKB’s twist on alt-country delivers haunting harmonies\, rambunctious twang\, and wry lyrics. It’s the perfect backdrop for your next tussle in the hay. knittingWith evocative storytelling and a dry sense of humour\, knitting makes guitar driven\, lyrically introspective indie rock evoking the nostalgia of ‘90s alternative. Their debut album Some Kind of Heaven was released in September 2024 to international critical acclaim\, leading to tours across North America\, Europe and the UK. Their second full-length album is expected in June 2026. \nJed ArbourA self-described “queer\, cathartic\, post-rock listening adventure\,” Jed Arbour shares a generous amount of themselves via their music\, making listeners feel unsettled\, understood\, and self-reflective. A deeply honest and captivating experience\, their music offers a wide range of textures to encompass most moods and worm its way into most eardrums.  \n\nHeaven For RealHelmed by iconoclastic songwriting twins Mark and J. Scott Grundy\, Heaven For Real has existed in many iterations over the past decade; consistently twisting the raw genre materials of pop and rock into perplexingly poetic configurations. Their latest LP Who Died & Made You The Dream? was released on Mint Records in November 2025.\n\nImportant info: Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\nUpon entering a festival venue\, the passholder agrees to being photographed\, filmed or recorded in that venue\, and agrees to the publication\, reproduction\, distribution and broadcast of all photographs\, video or other recordings of the passholder’s voice or likeness without further notice or compensation in any publicity\, advertisement or other publication carried-out by\, or on behalf of\, Sled Island and in perpetuity in any manner and media whatsoever\, including print\, broadcast or internet.\nEveryone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Island. All festival attendees must abide by Sled Island’s safer spaces and inclusion policy and agree to the code of conduct\, which can be found at SledIsland.com/SaferSpaces.All passes and tickets are non-refundable. \nAbout Sled Island:Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary\, Alberta that brings together a community of music\, comedy and art with over 25\,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information\, visit SledIsland.com.\nSled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta\, which includes the Siksika\, the Piikani\, the Kainai\, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations\, including the Chiniki\, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/v1pnr8ahq-sled-island-and-mint-records-present-nora-kelly-band-knitting-jed-arbour-and-more/
LOCATION:PinBar\, 501 17 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2S 0A9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
CREATED:20260529T151356Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island presents: Kali Horse\, Pnoom\, DOUR and Witch Victim
DESCRIPTION:Kali HorseThe experimental art-rock collaboration of multi-instrumentalist producers Sam Maloney and Desiree Das Gupta\, Kali Horse blends fantasy with harsh realism\, colliding genres with reckless abandon. Their avant-pop whimsicality channels Björk\, while their soaring anthemic moments reflect their rock roots. Their vocal connection? Hypnotic. Check out their latest release\, 2099\, for a sample of what’s to come. \nPnoomSince originating and recording their first EP in 2019\, post-punk four-piece Pnoom have taken Montreal by storm with their shredded riffs and angular rhythms\, inspired by bands like Fugazi and Sonic Youth. They have shared the stage with Tunic\, Cloakroom and Cherubs\, among others\, and toured Canada in 2025 in support of their debut album ENERGY.\nDOURWith an urgent and energetic sound that is both harrowing and authoritative\, this post-punk four-piece have found themselves sharing the stage with the likes of Tropical Fuck Storm\, DZ Deathrays\, Art d’Ecco and more. Now with the release of their debut album\, major city performances\, and their inaugural appearance at Sled Island\, 2026 is the year of DOUR.\nWitch Victim \nWith fuzzed-out guitars\, floating vocals and hypnotic motorik grooves\, Witch Victim crafts a lush psych-shoegaze drift. Humming with quiet tension and warm nostalgia\, the five-piece pulls listeners into a soft\, swirling dreamstate on their latest self-titled release. It’s a slow-building storm; swirling\, immersive\, and leaving behind a trail of reverb.  \n\nImportant info: Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\nUpon entering a festival venue\, the passholder agrees to being photographed\, filmed or recorded in that venue\, and agrees to the publication\, reproduction\, distribution and broadcast of all photographs\, video or other recordings of the passholder’s voice or likeness without further notice or compensation in any publicity\, advertisement or other publication carried-out by\, or on behalf of\, Sled Island and in perpetuity in any manner and media whatsoever\, including print\, broadcast or internet.\nEveryone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Island. All festival attendees must abide by Sled Island’s safer spaces and inclusion policy and agree to the code of conduct\, which can be found at SledIsland.com/SaferSpaces.All passes and tickets are non-refundable. \nAbout Sled Island:Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary\, Alberta that brings together a community of music\, comedy and art with over 25\,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information\, visit SledIsland.com.\nSled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta\, which includes the Siksika\, the Piikani\, the Kainai\, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations\, including the Chiniki\, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/03eypxxee-sled-island-presents-kali-horse-pnoom-dour-and-witch-victim/
LOCATION:Palomino Smokehouse\, 109 7 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 3E6
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T220000
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
CREATED:20260529T151400Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island and Dandy present: Pearly Moon\, His His\, Bad Bodies\, Medusas and more
DESCRIPTION:Pearly MoonWith a sound blending 12-string jangle\, stompbox freakouts and melodic basslines\, Pearly Moon’s tuneful lo-fi psychedelia invites you to turn off your mind\, relax and float downstream. The group has shared stages with fellow psych purveyors Witch Victim\, The Radiation Flowers\, Doom Gong and more\, and are working on a follow-up to their 2024 debut album Tragicomedy. \nHis HisThe recording project of Halifax-based artist Aidan Belo\, His His combines contemporary slacker rock and alt-folk\, coupled with low fidelity analog production to create something that sounds honest and melancholic. Since their first release in 2020\, they’ve exclusively recorded via cassette in an old wooden barn. We can’t wait to hear how it sounds live. \nBad BodiesBorn in 2018\, Bad Bodies got their start jamming away in a snug attic. Combining the feel-good melodies of R&B with indie rock riffs and dreamy pop synths\, they compose songs akin to paintings layered in warm pink\, orange\, and yellow. The resulting soundscapes build tension with confessional lyrics and infectious hooks\, delivering a summer breeze of grooviness.\nMedusasGirls to the front! With feminist lyrics and fierce\, electrifying performances\, Medusas are a youth riot grrrl band from Calgary (and we love to see it)! Inspired by Bikini Kill\, L7 and Joan Jett\, the trio aims to encourage other young people to fight against injustice and stand up for what’s right.\n\nAPACALDABorn from the mind of vocalist\, songwriter\, and producer Cassandra Angheluta\, APACALDA deals in goth-tinged indie pop and dark psychedelia. With softly jagged lyrics and moody song production\, she creates a playful\, confrontational\, and charged performance that will have you fashionably brooding all night long.\nTempsRooted in David Lavoie’s jazz background and Aidan O’Reilly’s post-punk sensibilities\, Temps builds versatile textures and grooves through intertwining stereo guitars\, resulting in angular riffs and technicolor chords. Their latest EP Wayside captures this interplay at its sharpest: jazzy\, pop-leaning and mathy\, with a precise yet unpredictable momentum.\nImportant info: Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times. \n\nUpon entering a festival venue\, the passholder agrees to being photographed\, filmed or recorded in that venue\, and agrees to the publication\, reproduction\, distribution and broadcast of all photographs\, video or other recordings of the passholder’s voice or likeness without further notice or compensation in any publicity\, advertisement or other publication carried-out by\, or on behalf of\, Sled Island and in perpetuity in any manner and media whatsoever\, including print\, broadcast or internet.\nEveryone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Island. All festival attendees must abide by Sled Island’s safer spaces and inclusion policy and agree to the code of conduct\, which can be found at SledIsland.com/SaferSpaces.All passes and tickets are non-refundable. \nAbout Sled Island:Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary\, Alberta that brings together a community of music\, comedy and art with over 25\,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information\, visit SledIsland.com.\nSled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta\, which includes the Siksika\, the Piikani\, the Kainai\, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations\, including the Chiniki\, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/psfnzwkjj-sled-island-and-dandy-present-pearly-moon-his-his-bad-bodies-medusas-and-more/
LOCATION:The Dandy Brewing Company And Tasting Room\, 2003 11 St Se\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 3G6
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T223000
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
CREATED:20260529T151358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T164826Z
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SUMMARY:PULSE 15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the BEAST MACHINE Party at 4pm or our 15th Anniversary Battle starting at 6:30pm!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/fwlcxk2ry-pulse-15th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:The GRAND\, 608 1 St SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1M6
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260619T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260619T235959
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
CREATED:20260429T173246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T152443Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Garden Globes Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Led by knowledgeable guides\, you’ll take part in an exclusive tour of our grounds\, learning about the wildlife that call us home and our critical conservation efforts. After the tour\, you’ll settle into your private Garden Globe for dinner\, nestled in the gardens and immersed in the sights and sounds of the zoo.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/4par8yen2-spring-garden-globes-dinner-occ-9405/
LOCATION:Calgary Zoo\, 1300 Zoo Rd Ne\, Calgary\, T2E 7V6
CATEGORIES:Food & drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260619T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
CREATED:20260529T151402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T164826Z
UID:10003905-1781890200-1781895600@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Power of Connection Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Develop sharper attention and deeper awareness to strengthen connection and collaboration.  \nThis hands-on workshop invites you to experience togetherness through sound\, drawing and movement\, offering an opportunity to connect more deeply with yourself and others while creating collaborative artwork.  \nFREE and OPEN TO ALL.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/kovmcymk0-power-of-connection-workshop/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T220251
CREATED:20260529T152451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T164828Z
UID:10003915-1781892000-1781902800@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Drop-In Art Space Only!
DESCRIPTION:No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come by and create with the free to use art supplies & instruments. We have paint\, collage\, textiles\, board games\, guitars\, pianos\, drum-kit\, clay and more!   \nCome hang out\, make art & socialize!   \n– Free admission\n– All Ages/Family-Friendly\n– Click here to see our drop-in art space hours!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/9vtyd4us7-drop-in-art-space-only/
LOCATION:Alcove Core\, 244 7 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 0W6
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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SUMMARY:Sled Island and CKUA present: HOMESHAKE\, Sharon Udoh and Wayne Patrick Garrett
DESCRIPTION:HOMESHAKEPeter Sagar splits time between Montreal and a home studio in Toronto these days\, but his hypnagogic pop project HOMESHAKE is deeply rooted in his Albertan upbringing. His discography is full of introspection on his prairies past and anticipation of his continuing musical evolution\, delivered with poppy hooks that infect the mind.Sagar cut his teeth playing guitar for Mac Demarco’s touring band from 2012 to 2014 before debuting his solo project with 2013’s lo-fi gem The Homeshake Tape and a sensual debut full-length LP\, In the Shower\, in 2014. On subsequent releases Midnight Snack (2015) and Fresh Air (2017)\, Sagar expanded the HOMESHAKE sound with synthesizers\, drum machines\, and dreamy R&B soundscapes.For his fourth album\, 2019’s Helium\, Sagar crafted an optimistic indie sound that earned praise from Exclaim! and AllMusic. Following a depressive episode\, he released Under the Weather in ‘21\, his most deeply introspective and vulnerable recording yet. In 2024\, HOMESHAKE unleashed two albums onto the world: CD Wallet\, an alternative exploration of his Edmonton childhood\, and Horsie\, a textural down-tempo trip that embodies Sagar’s “less is more” approach to songwriting and creation. The two records balance each other out\, capturing the bravery of an artist that will explore every sonic corner.HOMESHAKE’s impressive catalogue chronicles a journey of self-interrogation and reflection\, drenched in reverb and expressed with confessional wordplay. This spring\, the journey makes its way back to Alberta\, and Sledders are along for the ride. \n\nSharon Udoh\nA Nigerian‑American pianist who cut her teeth in Pentecostal church services\, Sharon Udoh is exploding in the experimental music sphere. From her music as past moniker Counterfeit Madison to collaborations with clipping.\, she’s a bonafide creative hurricane that can’t be tamed. Her vision of hymnals rewires sacred music and shreds up genre lines to explore the future.\n\nWayne Patrick GarrettInstrumentals that weave worlds of atmospheric fantasy is a primer to Wayne Patrick Garrett’s work. Dive into his debut album\, Marine Life\, which explores the pedal steel guitar as a means of conjuring dreamy soundscapes and expressing abstract emotions\, inviting listeners to get lost in expansive sonic environments.\nImportant info:Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.Upon entering a festival venue\, the passholder agrees to being photographed\, filmed or recorded in that venue\, and agrees to the publication\, reproduction\, distribution and broadcast of all photographs\, video or other recordings of the passholder’s voice or likeness without further notice or compensation in any publicity\, advertisement or other publication carried-out by\, or on behalf of\, Sled Island and in perpetuity in any manner and media whatsoever\, including print\, broadcast or internet.\nEveryone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Island. All festival attendees must abide by Sled Island’s safer spaces and inclusion policy and agree to the code of conduct\, which can be found at SledIsland.com/SaferSpaces.\nAll passes and tickets are non-refundable. \nAbout Sled Island:Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary\, Alberta that brings together a community of music\, comedy and art with over 25\,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information\, visit SledIsland.com.\nSled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta\, which includes the Siksika\, the Piikani\, the Kainai\, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations\, including the Chiniki\, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/slja2tvk7-sled-island-and-ckua-present-homeshake-sharon-udoh-and-wayne-patrick-garrett/
LOCATION:Central United Church\, 131 7 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 0W5
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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SUMMARY:Sled Island and Black Pride YYC present: DijahSB\, Ice Tha One\, Tea Fannie and more
DESCRIPTION:DijahSBFormerly known as Kzaraw\, DijahSB deals in a jazzy take on hip-hop that is putting Toronto’s rap scene on the map. With breezy bars and earnest wordplay\, their 2024 album\, The Flower That Knew\, was longlisted for the Polaris Music Prize\, and serves as the perfect entry point to DijahSB’s musical garden.  \n\nIce Tha One\nWith roots based in R&B\, soul and hip-hop\, Toronto-based vocalist\, emcee and songwriter Ice Tha One delivers raw lyricism with an all-too-smooth melody. Start with her latest release\, MONSTAR DELUXE\, and lock in for scintillating vibes that will have your mood elevated\, senses heightened and energy stimulated like nothing else. \nTea Fannie\nBold and genre-bending\, Tea Fannie blends hip-hop\, soul and wit into fearless storytelling. Known for her clever lyricism and unapologetic vibes\, she turns life’s highs and lows into beats that hit hard and linger longer. Basically\, if she’s on stage\, you’re in for a good time whether you’re ready or not.(un)decidedBorn out of a love for sharing cultural and musical ideas\, (un)decided blends hip-hop\, Afrobeats\, funk\, jazz\, neo-soul\, and so much more into a delightfully jammy gumbo. Their shows are bouncy\, and their connection onstage is palpable\, making their set one of Sled Island’s guaranteed good times.\n\nImportant info:Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.Upon entering a festival venue\, the passholder agrees to being photographed\, filmed or recorded in that venue\, and agrees to the publication\, reproduction\, distribution and broadcast of all photographs\, video or other recordings of the passholder’s voice or likeness without further notice or compensation in any publicity\, advertisement or other publication carried-out by\, or on behalf of\, Sled Island and in perpetuity in any manner and media whatsoever\, including print\, broadcast or internet.\nEveryone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Island. All festival attendees must abide by Sled Island’s safer spaces and inclusion policy and agree to the code of conduct\, which can be found at SledIsland.com/SaferSpaces.All passes and tickets are non-refundable. \nAbout Sled Island:Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary\, Alberta that brings together a community of music\, comedy and art with over 25\,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information\, visit SledIsland.com.\nSled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta\, which includes the Siksika\, the Piikani\, the Kainai\, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations\, including the Chiniki\, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ghfhy6jyg-sled-island-and-black-pride-yyc-present-dijahsb-ice-tha-one-tea-fannie-and-more/
LOCATION:BLOX Arts Centre\, 834 11 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0E5
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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