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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...
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Join us every last Wednesday of the month at Business & Pleasure for live jazz in the back room. David Lavoie on bass and Aaron Shorr on guitar bring the room to life for two intimate sets at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Settle in with cocktails and wine from our bar team, plus sandwiches... |
5 events,
An all-ages, pet-friendly outdoor celebration each September at Lougheed House. Enjoy live music, food and drink, lawn games, local vendors, and end-of-summer vibes in one of Calgary’s most beautiful green spaces. Free to attend and open to everyone. 
Discover the artistic gems of the East Village through a guided walking experience that brings public art to life. Explore a curated selection of vibrant works while uncovering the stories, meaning, and local context behind each piece. The experience concludes with a hands-on opportunity to create your own public art on The Confluence’s free graffiti...
$35
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A vibrant weekly club meant for both first-time fabric artists and veterans. Bring your project and chat with out knitters and crocheters, or join us for an introductory lesson!Who We Are Carya is a social impact agency that has been responding to the evolving social needs of the Calgary community since 1910. Today, with over...
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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.Join us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from June through September, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826... |
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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.Join us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from June through September, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826... |
4 events,
YVIE ODDLY’S ODDBALL Drag & Designer Competition Presented by The Cabaret Company Sept 4 2026 Dickens Pub, Calgary 18+ Yvie Oddly, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11, she’s not only an incredible drag queen, but a performer, fashion designer rapper, and recording artist, and she is coming to Calgary for Pride!In honour of...
$16.53 – $52.97
Experience The Confluence in a new light — the evening light, that is! For a limited number of evenings this summer, we're extending the cultural centre opening hours beyond happy hour, giving you the rare chance to enjoy the site and exhibits after hours.Take advantage of the extended hours to explore the White Box space...
$20
Inglewood Night Market is a series of FREE summer night markets taking place in the heart of Inglewood. The markets have over 150 unique and local artisan vendors, food trucks, an all-ages licensed area & live music. The markets feature the best arts and culture talent Calgary has to offer. Come to shop and stay... |
4 events,
YVIE ODDLY’S ODDBALL Drag & Designer Competition Presented by The Cabaret Company Sept 4 2026 Dickens Pub, Calgary 18+ Yvie Oddly, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11, she’s not only an incredible drag queen, but a performer, fashion designer rapper, and recording artist, and she is coming to Calgary for Pride!In honour of...
$16.53 – $52.97
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Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike! Presented by Jubilee Arts in partnership with the National Music Centre, and featuring live performances alongside guided instruction from professional violinists, including musicians from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, this interactive program invites children of all ages...
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Kruelty, Dead Heat, Dying Remains ft. special guestsWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club18+ with government issued identificationWhen: Saturday September 5, 2026Doors: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Admission: $25.00NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!
$27.35
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4 events,
YVIE ODDLY’S ODDBALL Drag & Designer Competition Presented by The Cabaret Company Sept 4 2026 Dickens Pub, Calgary 18+ Yvie Oddly, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11, she’s not only an incredible drag queen, but a performer, fashion designer rapper, and recording artist, and she is coming to Calgary for Pride!In honour of...
$16.53 – $52.97
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Get red-y to start your day with a hearty pancake breakfast, fresh fruit, and other buffet favourites while learning about our beloved red pandas. Your ticket includes exclusive early zoo access, a delicious breakfast, an engaging interpretive talk, and a private viewing of our red pandas in their newly redeveloped Asian Highlands habitat. Perfect for...
$61
Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked to order omelets, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today! |
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5 events,
✨ A Downtown Favourite Returns in 2026! ✨The Market on Stephen Avenue is officially returning for the 2026 season — and vendor applications are now OPEN!Set in the heart of downtown Calgary, this vibrant daytime market offers exceptional exposure for small businesses, makers, artists, and creative brands looking to connect with locals and visitors alike.🗓...
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A vibrant weekly club meant for both first-time fabric artists and veterans. Bring your project and chat with out knitters and crocheters, or join us for an introductory lesson!Who We Are Carya is a social impact agency that has been responding to the evolving social needs of the Calgary community since 1910. Today, with over...
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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.Join us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from June through September, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826... |
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Join us for a special edition of Forever Young: Seniors' Wednesdays at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, featuring interactive experiences for all ages that spark memories, inspire creativity, and create connections across generations.Instrument Petting Zoo invites participants of all ages to feel like a kid again and explore a wide variety of... 
Come join the vibe and freestyle with us every month at Cypher Club! Everyone is welcome - rappers, producers, singers, poets and artists - to share your voice on the mic at our open Cypher featuring local DJs on the decks.BEATS. BARS. COMMUNITY.-This event is put on by Cypher Club YYC. For any inquiries, please... |
6 events,
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Explore stories carried by the rivers, rooted in the plants, and uncovered through archaeology. Learn how Indigenous Peoples, the original stewards of the land, lived and prospered at this important gathering place, and how the arrival of the North-West Mounted Police in 1875 changed everything.Through a guided storytelling tour, teachings with an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper...
$45
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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.Join us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from June through September, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826...
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Téa Mutonji’s conversation with Joshua Whitehead was one of the standouts of our 25@25 online anniversary shows in 2020. So we’re thrilled to (finally!) be presenting her in person to celebrate My Person, her debut novel, in conversation with Paula Turcotte. This special show will be preceded at 6PM with an exclusive preview of Wordfest’s...
$25
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6 events,
Inglewood Night Market is a series of FREE summer night markets taking place in the heart of Inglewood. The markets have over 150 unique and local artisan vendors, food trucks, an all-ages licensed area & live music. The markets feature the best arts and culture talent Calgary has to offer. Come to shop and stay...
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6 p.m.Pre-Concert ChatTopic: The importance of connecting with audiences from the perspective of becoming a Complete Artist Speakers: Carter Johnson, Jon Kimura Parker, and Nicolas Namoradze 7 p.m.Concert Experience a piano masterpiece … reimagined. Known for performances of imagination, intensity, and individuality, 2025 Honens Gold Laureate Élisabeth Pion returns to Calgary with Frédéric Chopin’s Études...
$10 – $66
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Celebrate the songs, stories, and life of one of music's most beloved stars in this exciting musical experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading you on a one-of-a-kind visual-musical journey. A phenomenal cast of guest vocalists and musicians join your Calgary Phil for innovative orchestrations of Dolly's greatest hits, including Jolene, Coat of Many Colors, I...
$55 – $111
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Join us for a charming morning concert that brings Jean de Brunhoff’s The Story of Babar to life. Children and families are welcomed into Babar’s world in this charming, accessible introduction to classical music and storytelling.Registration is $5 per group. To eliminate financial barriers, we will refund your $5 registration fee when you attend the...
$5
Turn up the music and shake it out! Join us in PlayLab where we'll be moving and grooving to a new style of dance each session.---11:00 am and 1:00 pmFree admission on Level 1---About Kym Butler:Kym has been a dance educator/movement instructor for almost 40 years. If it involves moving the body, then she has...
Turn up the music and shake it out! Join us in PlayLab where we'll be moving and grooving to a new style of dance each session.---11:00 am and 1:00 pmFree admission on Level 1---About Kym Butler:Kym has been a dance educator/movement instructor for almost 40 years. If it involves moving the body, then she has... |
4 events,
Free youth soccer is taking over Peace Park this summer, bringing high-energy, high-quality programming right to the heart of downtown. Whether your child or teen is trying soccer for the first time or building on their skills, these free programs offer a fun, positive, and accessible way to stay active and connected all summer long.Delivered... 
Free youth soccer is taking over Peace Park this summer, bringing high‑energy, high‑quality programming right to the heart of downtown. Whether a child or teen is trying soccer for the first time or building on their skills, these free clinics offer a fun, positive, and accessible way to stay active and connected all summer long.Delivered...
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Get red-y to start your day with a hearty pancake breakfast, fresh fruit, and other buffet favourites while learning about our beloved red pandas. Your ticket includes exclusive early zoo access, a delicious breakfast, an engaging interpretive talk, and a private viewing of our red pandas in their newly redeveloped Asian Highlands habitat. Perfect for...
$61
Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked to order omelets, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today! |
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A vibrant weekly club meant for both first-time fabric artists and veterans. Bring your project and chat with out knitters and crocheters, or join us for an introductory lesson!Who We Are Carya is a social impact agency that has been responding to the evolving social needs of the Calgary community since 1910. Today, with over... |
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Spend an awe-inspiring evening with your Calgary Phil! Naomi Woo leads the Orchestra in Sibelius’s Second Symphony, an epic musical journey from elemental beauty to desolate struggle to radiant triumph. Plus, experience Zosha di Castri’s reflection on human explorations of the Moon, and Stewart Goodyear brings his artistry centre stage in Grieg’s mighty Piano Concerto.
$34 – $99
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The 4th Street Night Market is located in the heart of The Beltline for 2026. Visit the lively main street neighborhood of 4th Street for food, fun, local finds, & friends at this family-friendly, free, pet-friendly night market all summer long! (May 16, June 20, July 18, August 22, September 19)
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Spend an awe-inspiring evening with your Calgary Phil! Naomi Woo leads the Orchestra in Sibelius’s Second Symphony, an epic musical journey from elemental beauty to desolate struggle to radiant triumph. Plus, experience Zosha di Castri’s reflection on human explorations of the Moon, and Stewart Goodyear brings his artistry centre stage in Grieg’s mighty Piano Concerto.
$34 – $99
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3 events,
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Get red-y to start your day with a hearty pancake breakfast, fresh fruit, and other buffet favourites while learning about our beloved red pandas. Your ticket includes exclusive early zoo access, a delicious breakfast, an engaging interpretive talk, and a private viewing of our red pandas in their newly redeveloped Asian Highlands habitat. Perfect for...
$61
Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked to order omelets, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today!
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Life gets a little noisy, and a whole lot more interesting, for young Christoph after a crabby, eccentric old man named Beethoven moves in upstairs. Young listeners are introduced to the music and history of the great composer in this popular production blending symphonic music and drama. Join us for the Instrument Discovery Zoo in...
$40 – $45
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✨ A Downtown Favourite Returns in 2026! ✨The Market on Stephen Avenue is officially returning for the 2026 season — and vendor applications are now OPEN!Set in the heart of downtown Calgary, this vibrant daytime market offers exceptional exposure for small businesses, makers, artists, and creative brands looking to connect with locals and visitors alike.🗓...
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A vibrant weekly club meant for both first-time fabric artists and veterans. Bring your project and chat with out knitters and crocheters, or join us for an introductory lesson!Who We Are Carya is a social impact agency that has been responding to the evolving social needs of the Calgary community since 1910. Today, with over... |
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1 event,
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Explore stories carried by the rivers, rooted in the plants, and uncovered through archaeology. Learn how Indigenous Peoples, the original stewards of the land, lived and prospered at this important gathering place, and how the arrival of the North-West Mounted Police in 1875 changed everything.Through a guided storytelling tour, teachings with an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper...
$45
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Head on a cinematic adventure with conductor Tristan Rais-Sherman and your Calgary Phil as they bring to life the unforgettable music of legendary film composer John Williams! Relive the wonder, excitement, and drama of Williams' award-winning movie scores spanning five decades of motion picture history, including Indiana Jones, Star Wars, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park,...
$36 – $107
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Head on a cinematic adventure with conductor Tristan Rais-Sherman and your Calgary Phil as they bring to life the unforgettable music of legendary film composer John Williams! Relive the wonder, excitement, and drama of Williams' award-winning movie scores spanning five decades of motion picture history, including Indiana Jones, Star Wars, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park,...
$36 – $107
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Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked to order omelets, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today! |
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A vibrant weekly club meant for both first-time fabric artists and veterans. Bring your project and chat with out knitters and crocheters, or join us for an introductory lesson!Who We Are Carya is a social impact agency that has been responding to the evolving social needs of the Calgary community since 1910. Today, with over... |
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Join us every last Wednesday of the month at Business & Pleasure for live jazz in the back room. David Lavoie on bass and Aaron Shorr on guitar bring the room to life for two intimate sets at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Settle in with cocktails and wine from our bar team, plus sandwiches... |
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Experience the ultimate royal summit as the sounds of pop's reigning queen and classical music's king meet in this thrilling fusion by innovative conductor and creator Steve Hackman. Beethoven’s joyful Seventh Symphony becomes the vibrant canvas for Beyoncé hits like Crazy in Love, Single Ladies, Halo, and Texas Hold ’Em. Joined by three powerhouse vocalists,...
$34 – $99
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Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked to order omelets, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today! |
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Please note that only events held in downtown Calgary are eligible for inclusion in this calendar.
