Explore Downtown YYC

Beltline Gay History Walk
2026-04-18 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Lougheed House, 707 13th Ave. S.W., Calgary, Alberta
Kevin Allen’s Beltline Gay History Walk uncovers the rich, often overlooked queer history of Calgary’s Beltline. This guided walk highlights key sites of activism, social spaces, and everyday life that were central to the city’s 2SLGBTQ+ community. Through storytelling and place-based history, participants gain a deeper understanding of how queer people-built connection, visibility, and resilience in the heart of Calgary—including the gay history of the Lougheed House itself!

How True is a True Story?: 42 (2013)
2026-04-18 18:30 - 21:00 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 Ninth Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2G 5E1, Canada
Movies “based on a true story” captivate audiences with the intrigue of history and the wonderment of how the film’s events could have transpired in real life. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “how much of this actually happened,” join The Confluence to dig into the real events behind classic film and modern blockbusters

Calgary Roughnecks Home Games
2026-04-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E., Calgary, Alberta
The Calgary Roughnecks are Calgary’s high‑energy, hard‑hitting box lacrosse crew known for big goals, bigger vibes, and some of the loudest nights in the Saddledome.

High Tea at the zoo
2026-04-19 10:00 - 13:30, 2026-04-26 10:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-03 10:00 - 13:30 | The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George's Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2E7V6, Canada
High Tea at the zoo is a full day of spring fun, perfect for all ages. Don’t miss out on this elegant affair in Grazers Restaurant on select Sundays from April 12th to May 31st, 2026. (April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 17, 24, 31)

Path to Reconciliation Walking Tour
2026-04-19 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-04-26 11:30 - 13:00 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 Ninth Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2G 5E1, Canada
Learn the truth about the impacts of colonialism in Canada on this riverside tour with stops at exhibits, historical sites, public art, and monuments. This tour will share a critical look at settler-colonialism, First Nations and Metis history, the Indian Residential School System, the Indian Act, and how Treaty 7 shaped the history of the place we now call Calgary. (April 5, 12, 19, 26)

Downtown Tutoring Club
2026-04-20 15:30 - 18:00, 2026-04-23 15:30 - 18:00, 2026-04-27 15:30 - 18:00, 2026-04-30 15:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-04 15:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-07 15:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-11 15:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-14 15:30 - 18:00 | Various Locations
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.

Feast on 4th
2026-04-22 - 2026-04-26 | Across multiple venues
One of Calgary’s signature food events, Feast on 4th transforms 4th Street SW into a bustling culinary corridor. Local restaurants, food vendors, and artisan producers come together for a multi-day celebration of the city’s food and drink scene.

Classics & Crafts: The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
2026-04-22 18:30 - 20:30 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 Ninth Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2G 5E1, Canada
Fuel your creativity with movies on the big screen at Classics and Crafts! Bring your current craft project and join us for a nostalgic trip down memory lane with beloved classic films in the Burnswest Theatre.

Calgary Expo
2026-04-23 - 2026-04-26 | Stampede Park, 650 25th Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4K8, Canada
Four days of unlimited fandom. Every spring, hundreds of thousands of fans descend upon Stampede Park for the Calgary Comic Expo. This year’s event features the hobbits from Lord of the Rings, including Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Billy Boyd. Plus, many more big-name celebs you won’t want to miss!

Candlelight: Tribute to Pink Floyd
2026-04-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Studio Bell – National Music Centre, 300 - 851 Fourth St. S.E., Calgary, Alberta
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 Pink Floyd under the gentle glow of candlelight. (April 4 & 24)

To Be or Not To Be Determined
2026-04-24 19:30 - 21:00 | BLOX Arts Centre, 834 11 Ave. S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2R 0E5, Canada
One night only, never to be seen before or again, a new play as Shakespeare would have intended had he lived for another 400 years. Princes and kings, queens and jesters, grave diggers and long lost twins—join this talented cast who have been speaking in iambic pentameter for at least a fortnight as they discover in the moment if they’re in a tragedy or a romance. (April, 3, 10, 17, 24)

Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA
2026-04-24 20:30 - 21:30 | Studio Bell – National Music Centre, 300 - 851 Fourth St. S.E., Calgary, Alberta
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. (April 4 & 24, May 24, June 21)

NMC & Craig Senyk Initiatives Present: Heartstrings and Honky Tonks
2026-04-25 00:00 | Studio Bell – National Music Centre, 300 - 851 Fourth St. S.E., Calgary, Alberta
Dust off your boots and join us for a legendary salute to the beloved country song as Heartstrings & Honky Tonks returns to Calgary.

Tenille Townes + the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
2026-04-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Jack Singer Concert Hall, 225 Eighth Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta
Country Music Award-winner Tenille Townes performs her biggest hits with your Calgary Phil! Experience the potent stories and open-hearted lyrics of her soul-searching songs and raw ballads amplified with symphonic sounds.

International Jazz Days Festival
2026-04-29 - 2026-05-05 | Various Locations
It all happens starting April 29 at some of Calgary’s finest music venues. JazzYYC’s International Jazz Days Festival features some of the finest musicians from here and around the world.

Mother’s Day Tea
2026-05-09 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Lougheed House, 707 13th Ave. S.W., Calgary, Alberta
We’re celebrating all things Mum this Mother’s Day weekend! Treat the mothers in your life to fancy afternoon tea in the historic conservatory at Lougheed House, presented by A Certain Flair Catering – we’ll be serving tea all weekend! Museum admission is included in your reservation,

Gateway Events, NMC, and CFMF Present: Blue Moon Marquee
2026-05-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Studio Bell – National Music Centre, 300 - 851 Fourth St. S.E., Calgary, Alberta
Step into a night of smoky blues, vintage swing, and irresistible grooves with Blue Moon Marquee. This concert promises soulful storytelling and unforgettable musicianship. This evening will capture the spirit of a classic swing-era dance hall—inviting you to feel the beat, move your feet on the dance floor (or in your seat), and be fully immersed in the music.

Mother’s Day High Tea at the zoo
2026-05-10 10:00 - 13:30 | The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George's Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2E7V6, Canada
Make it a day that blossoms just for her and celebrate Mother’s Day High Tea at the zoo 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 an unforgettable Mother’s Day in Grazers Restaurant.

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
2026-05-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Studio Bell – National Music Centre, 300 - 851 Fourth St. S.E., Calgary, Alberta
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 Hans Zimmer under the gentle glow of candlelight. (May 16 & June 21)
