Sled Island presents: Granpa (Lucas Abela) + guests
Granpa (Lucas Abela) Harsh 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...
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Granpa (Lucas Abela) Harsh 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...
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...
The first wave of Sled Island 2026 artists is here!Joining Sled Island’s previously announced guest curator, clipping., is English chamber folk ensemble Black Country, New Road, revered Canadian pop project...
the playbooks based on »the truth« by abagail vanmerlin / world debut in the throes of the great depression, hallie flanagan has been appointed to run a bold experiment in...
World Cup 2026 Opening Round Live on the BIG screens at the Ship USA vs AUSTRALIA(Doors 11:00am) This game is "Minors Friendly"#SoccerAtTheShip #WorldCupHeadquartersYYC
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Join us for the BEAST MACHINE Party at 4pm or our 15th Anniversary Battle starting at 6:30pm!
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,...
Develop sharper attention and deeper awareness to strengthen connection and collaboration. This hands-on workshop invites you to experience togetherness through sound, drawing and movement, offering an opportunity to connect more...
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Please note that only events held in downtown Calgary are eligible for inclusion in this calendar.
