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SW Calgary
Current and upcoming Calgary Weekend Edition picks in SW Calgary, with older listings kept in the archive.
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🛍️Honky Tonk Night Market
Tomkins Park gets a one-night western market with vintage finds, local goods, and a light Stampede warm-up without committing the whole weekend to cowboy mode.
🍷Savino Pizzeria at Killarney Glengarry Community Association
Savino Pizzeria brings a low-lift Friday dinner-hour food truck stop to Killarney Glengarry.
🛍️Honky Tonk Night Market
A western-themed night market in Tomkins Park with western goods, vintage finds, and Stampede-ready shopping from the Honky Tonk Market team.
🎨Beyond & Within
An Immersive Art Installationmade from fragments of personal stories weaved into paintings and poetry.
🎸Calgary: BP's West Springs - Bar Favorites Music Bingo - Jun 26, 8pm
Bar Favorites Music Bingo brings together the biggest bar anthems, throwback hits, and crowd-favorite songs everyone knows by heart!
🎸Cumbia City 2026 – International Urban Culture Festival
Cumbia City 2026 – International Urban Culture Festival is a multidisciplinary cultural event celebrating cumbia as a global urban movement.
🎸Aluna
Aluna is a British singer, songwriter, producer, and DJ known for blending pop, R&B, and electronic dance music. First rising with AlunaGeorge, she launched a
🎸Seoul Station
Calgary’s heading to SEOUL STATION for a high-energy rave celebrating K-POP MUSIC ALL NIGHT LONG! Dance to nonstop K-pop hits and remixes that’ll keep the
🎨St. Paul & The Broken Bones
Get ready for an electrifying evening in the Equi-Plex as St. Paul & The Broken Bones take the stage on June 26 as part of the Live &
🎉Dazed and Confused
Dazed and Confused at The GRAND in Calgary.
🎉Sound Atlas Festival Day 1 - Lineage and Rupture
Sound Atlas Festival Day 1 - Lineage and Rupture
🌿St. Paul & The Broken Bones
St. Paul & The Broken Bones
🎭Lilly Palmer - Calgary
Lilly Palmer - Calgary
🎸Friday Jazz: SOFIA LEBEAU Vintage Jazz Show
Kick back and groove to Sofia Lebeau’s vintage jazz vibes this Friday night!
🎸Patriarchy, Poltergeist, Glass Apple Bonzai, New Jacobin Club, Hello Moth
Darkwave/ postpunk/ synth show featuring Patriarchy with support from Poltergeist, Glass Apple Bonzai, New Jacobin Club, and Hello Moth
🎸Dazed and Confused
Dazed and ConfusedDirected by Richard LinklaterRating: 14ACome for a night of hazy nostalgia, grab some fresh pizza from Portland Street Pizza and sip on cold, crisp brews from Eighty Eight while we cruise back to the last day of school in 1976…Dazed.
🎸Lilly Palmer
German techno DJ and producer Lilly Palmer plays The Palace on Friday, June 26th!
🍷Happy Hour at Milpa Calgary
Milpa lists 50% off cocktails, margaritas, wine, beer, and tacos from 4-6pm daily, plus a late 9-close happy-hour window Monday through Saturday.
🎸Baby Beats - Spring/Summer Outdoors
Baby Beats is a fun, rhythmic focused class where moms (and sometimes dads!) interact with their little one through the music.
🍷Lina's Carbonara + Pasta Skills Class - 8pm
Carbonara & Pasta Skills is a lively, technique-focused demo class where you won’t cook, but you will eat everything we make!
🎸Modern Kintsugi Workshop
Unique workshop idea :KINTSUGI Japanese technique
🎭Paint Night- Three Sisters Sunset
Join our fun guided painting events with top Calgary art instructor! Unleash your creativity with personalized mentorship within each class.
🍷Calgary Tech Mixer and Social (Tech / AI / Data / IT) ✨
Join us at our TECH MIXER AND SOCIAL for afterwork drinks, networking with tech / IT workers in and connect with others in tech
🎨Calgary Social and Language Exchange (Make New Friends) ✨
Want to meet new people? Join us and make new friends from Calgary and all over the world
🎓TROPICAL TERRARIUM WORKSHOP
Dive into the world of lush tropical plants and create your own tropical terrarium!
🎨An Unplugged Farm Adventure for Curious Kids at Diamond Willow Farms
Meet farm animals, explore outdoor play spaces, enjoy coffee, & experience a relaxed morning on the farm.
🎉Dazed and Confused
Dazed and ConfusedDirected by Richard LinklaterRating: 14ACome for a night of hazy nostalgia, grab some fresh pizza from Portland Street Pizza and sip on cold, crisp brews from Eighty Eight while we cruise back to.
🏃Spruce Meadows National Tournament
The National Tournament brings elite international show jumping to Spruce Meadows for a full weekend of outdoor competition and summer grounds programming.
🍷CF's Kitchen at Richmond Road
CF's Kitchen is scheduled for an all-day Friday food truck service window on Richmond Road, useful as flexible weekend food inventory.
🎸Open Mic Nights at Munch
Munch hosts a family-friendly Saturday open mic with The Fog, a low-key 17th Ave stop if you want music without a ticket.
🍷Panini Boy at Westgate Community Association
Panini Boy is a straightforward neighbourhood lunch stop at Westgate Community Association.
🍷Gnome-pocalypse Summer Market
🌟 Calling all ages to join us for an enchanting Market experience like no other! Dive into a marketplace bursting with creativity and charm, where over 30 talented vendors
🎭Alcove Photo Club 2026 Exhibition Opening Reception
Join us for the opening reception of the Alcove Photo Club's second annual community exhibition featuring emerging local photographers.
🎸Peaks + Prairies Ensemble: 5th Anniversary Concert (CALGARY)
Celebrate five vibrant years of music-making with the Peaks + Prairies Ensemble!
🎉History and Future of SFF Fandom in Alberta: Presentation and Discussion
Presented by the Fandom Society of Alberta, The History and Future of SFF Fandom in Alberta: Presentation and Discussion. 50 seats only
🛍️Gnome-pocalypse Summer Market
Calling all ages to join us for an enchanting Market experience like no other! Dive into a marketplace bursting with creativity and charm!
🍷Celebrate Local: Farmers' & Makers Market Every Saturday!
Farmers' & Makers Market at cSPACE Marda Loop - Every Saturday from 10am to 2pm
🎨Calgary: Boston Pizza West Springs - General Knowledge Trivia - Jun 27, 8pm
A Night of Fun, Laughs and General Knowledge Trivia at Boston Pizza West Springs this upcoming June 27th at 8pm!!
🌿Walk, Talk & Thrive – FREE Women’s Walking Group
THIS WEEK CANCELLED DUE TO INJURY. MY APOLOGIES!
🎉Calgary board game event (Open to Public) - Y Not Today
Join us for a fun-filled weekly Boardgame night at Y NOT TODAY, where you can meet new people, enjoy awesome board games. Boardgame cafe
🎨Free Make and Take: Beaded Bracelets
Please join us for a free workshop for all ages and make a beaded bracelet using colourful, fun beads.
🎸Stephen Sanchez
On Saturday, June 27, Spruce Meadows will host a truly special evening as acclaimed singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez takes the stage in the intimate setting of the Equi-Plex. This
🎉Sound Atlas Festival Day 2 - Altered Currents
Sound Atlas Festival Day 2 - Altered Currents
🌿Stephen Sanchez
Stephen Sanchez at Spruce Meadows in Calgary.
🎸FLUTE gone WILD: an anti-genre collaborative mashup
FLUTE gone WILD powered by MusicFit Calgary is an EAST vs WEST concert, live premiere, and art afternoon at The Alcove.
🎸Cabrakaän at GULBAR
2024 YYC Music Award winners and Latin symphonic folk metal project Cabrakaän are making their return to Gulbar!
🎸AAVESHAM EP:3 MIDNIGHT EUPHORIA/ CALGARY
Flamzy lands in the Calgary !!
🎸STARSEED debut at Velvet Room
Starseed makes their debut at Velvet Room
🎸Barely Alive
Barely Alive plays The Palace on Saturday, June 27th!
🎉SHE BUILDS
Building Wealth, Wisdom & Financial Confidence.
🎸FLUTE gone WILD: an anti-genre collaborative mashup
FLUTE gone WILD powered by MusicFit Calgary is an EAST vs WEST concert, live premiere, and art afternoon at The Alcove.
🎨MOUNTED STAGHORN FERN WORKSHOP
Join us for a to create your very own mounted staghorn fern - Learn all the tips, and tricks at The Plant Place—bring your green thumb!
🎨Shape Memories Together: A Couples Pottery Experience
Get your hands messy and create lasting memories with your partner in this fun pottery date!
🎭Make Your Own Dream Mug
Get creative and design your very own dream mug to sip in style and show off your artistic side.
🎨Fast Friending: Meaningful Connections! (25-45/Happy Hours)CA
'Fast friending' is our fun and quick way to help you make new connections quickly with both ladies and gentlemen.
🍷Burwood Distillery Gin Tour and Tastings
It’s more than a tour; it’s an opportunity to get to know Burwood better,& learn how we craft award-winning Gin, right here in Alberta
🎓Closed Terrarium Vessel Workshop | Buffalo 9 Brewing Co.
Join us as we will guide you through the step-by-step process of creating your mini own self-sustaining, self-regulating tabletop ecosystem.
🎨Mermaid of the Ocean Resin Art Workshop
Get ready for warmer weather with this stunning mermaid resin art workshop.
🎨Lino Block Cutting
Lino block is a printing technique that is used buy artists to create intricate ink prints. It's fast easy and beginner friendly.
🎨Watercolour for Joy
Unwind and paint—explore watercolour techniques in a welcoming space full of joy and creativity.
🍷Burwood Distillery Whisky Tour and Tastings
It’s more than a tour; it’s an opportunity to get to know Burwood better,& learn how we craft award-winning Whisky, right here in Alberta
🎸2026 House Band Tour Fundraiser
Your favourite House Band is off on a whirlwind tour of the Pacific Northwest playing iconic festivals and venues. Join us for amazing performances and a silent auction at La Cite des Rochueses - who are generously.
🎉House Meets Garden Tour
Have you ever walked past Lougheed House and wondered what’s inside, or strolled through Beaulieu Gardens and considered what this land might have looked like 100 years.
🎸Stephen Sanchez
Spruce Meadows will host a truly special evening as acclaimed singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez takes the stage in the intimate setting of the Equi-Plex. This is not a.
🏃Cavalry FC v. FC Supra
Cavalry FC gives Sunday a proper outdoor sports option at Spruce Meadows, useful for families or a casual friend-group plan.
🌿Downtown Photo Walk
A free downtown walk for photographers at any level, with enough structure to get you out the door.
🎨En Plein Air Painting Workshop
A free garden painting workshop at Lougheed House, best for a quiet Sunday reset with a little instruction.
🍷Subtle Hint Flavour Company at Spruce Meadows
A Spruce Meadows food-truck stop that fits the tournament or Cavalry crowd.
🛍️See Me. Hear Me. Art Market at Canopy Studios
Shop original art, ceramics, prints & gifts by local artists at the See Me. Hear Me.
🎉Photography Print Exchange
Print and share your photographs with fellow photographers in your community.
🎭Building Better Relationships Through Effective Communication
Learn effective strategies that will improve your communication and make your relationships stronger and smoother.
🍽️Rodney's Oyster Fest 2026
Come join us on Sunday, June 28th for our Annual Oyster Festival at Rodney’s Oyster House Calgary, in support of The Mustard Seed.
🎸Calgary Chinese Orchestra
One universal language. Thirty years of dedication. Five conductors. Generations of musicians bridging cultures through music. For three decades, the Calgary Chinese Orchestra has been a small
🏃Cavalry FC v. FC Supra
Cheer on Cavalry FC at the home game as championship energy returns to Spruce Meadows! From CPL dominance to their 2024 league title, this Calgary-area club brings passion,
🍷Rodney’s Oyster Festival
Rodney's annual Oyster Fest is back! Enjoy fresh oysters, watch the shucking competition, groove to the DJ and bid on silent auction items. Delight in fresh seafood
🎉Sound Atlas Festival Day 3 - Coalescence
Sound Atlas Festival Day 3 - Coalescence
🌿Cavalry FC vs FC Supra du Quebec
Cavalry FC continues its 2026 home season at ATCO Field with a Canadian Premier League matchup at Spruce Meadows.
🎸LIVE JAZZ - VIVA LAS VEGAS
Big Vegas energy, timeless swing, and show-stopping live jazz—one unforgettable night at Prohibition.
🏃SHIP OUT - Cavalry vs Supra Du Quebec
SHIP OUT - Cavalry FC vs Supra Du Quebec, Sunday, June 28th 2026 - includes admission, round trip transport and complimentary pint
🏃TRANSPORT ONLY - Cavalry vs Supra Du Quebec
Round Trip Transportation - Cavalry FC vs Supra Du Quebec, Sunday June 28th, 2026
🍷Veranda at the Stables BBQ Patio Party
Get ready to soak up the sun and leave the grilling to us! We’re throwing the ultimate BBQ Patio Party & you’re invited ! $55.99-Now 10%off
🎨Cavalry vs FC Supra du Québec: Transport + Carlsberg
Cavalry vs FC Supra du Québec with transportation and a free Carlsberg at E&C!
🍷The Sunday Book Club YYC
Join us at The Sunday Book Club YYC for a cozy afternoon of discussing our favorite reads over drinks and snacks!
🍷Cavalry vs FC Supra du Québec: Ticket + Transport + Carlsberg
Cavalry vs FC Supra du Québec match ticket, round trip transportation & a free Carlsberg at E&C
🍷Dinner with Creatives: Calgary (Film, Music, Writing, + More!)
Life can get lonely, especially when you’re on the grind 24/7. Take the opportunity to meet other creatives in the city over dinner!
🎓Eye Shape Makeup Workshop with Louise Croce (Sponsored by MAC Cosmetics)
Join us in person for the Eye Shape Makeup Workshop, powered by MAC Cosmetics—let’s glam up those eyes!
🎨Intro to Wood Burning aka Pyrography for Beginners -Level 1
Learn to burn! This intro covers everything you need to know to get started.
🎨Paint Night-Glance of Summer
Join our fun guided painting events with top Calgary art instructor! Unleash your creativity with personalized mentorship within each class.
🎨Colours of the Wild Ladies paint day
Get ready to unleash your inner artist and splash some wild colors on canvas with the ladies!
🎨Paint Nite Brand Creative Events
Paint Nite Brand Creative Events (10369266)
🎓Wheel Throwing Workshop With No Experience
Get your hands messy and learn to throw pots on the wheel even if you’ve never tried it before!
🎸The b.class® - YYC | Sundays @ 10:00 with Bronwyn
Join me on Sunday mornings at 10:00am for a judgement free, soulful, empowering, all women's dance class!
🎸Calgary Chinese Orchestra
One universal language. Thirty years of dedication. Five conductors. Generations of musicians bridging cultures through music. For three decades, the Calgary Chinese Orchestra has been a small.
Coming Up Future dates
🎸In My Room
Live piano, dance, and film collide in this intimate premiere of In My Room, a cinematic exploration of the inner world.
🎸In My Room
Live piano, dance, and film collide in this intimate premiere of In My Room, a cinematic exploration of the inner world.
🎓Saddle Up Your Style
Get ready to rock your look with cool Western vibes at Saddle Up Your Style, come learn how to give yourself the best Stampede Mane.
🎨Kinusaiga
Kinusaiga is a Japanese fiber art. Using multicolored material learn how to create a unique piece of personal to you art.
🎨Beginner Kickboxing Class in Calgary | No Experience Needed
Beginner-friendly kickboxing class in Calgary. Learn striking, movement and self-defense in a safe and supportive environment
🎸Blackhawk
BlackHawk is a Nashville-born country band known for soaring harmonies, Southern rock spirit, and radio hits. With platinum success and decades of touring, they continue to bring
🎸Blackhawk
Country group Blackhawk plays an evening concert at The Palace.
🎸Blackhawk
Blackhawk plays The Palace on Tuesday, June 30th!
🎸CAKE: Long Form Improv Comedy at The Blox
Aaron Ranger and Anton Matyushin bring to you Cake, a long form improv comedy hour that builds layers of story, characters, emotion, and fun
🌿Bug Hunt in the Weaselhead
Join us on a Bug Hunt to see what insects live in Weaselhead Park!
🍷Canada Day at Spruce Meadows proudly supported by Global Calgary
🇨🇦🍁 Canada Day at Spruce Meadows is BACK! 🍁🇨🇦 Spend the whole day with us on July 1 for 2026 Canada Day at Spruce Meadows, presented by ATCO! Enjoy world-class show jumping, fan-favourite corgi races, the Strathcona Mounted Troop Musical Ride, family fun in the Kids’ Zone, shopping, and great food — plus a live
🌿Canada Day with Brett Kissel
Canada Day with Brett Kissel
🎸Canada Day with Brett Kissel
Celebrate Canada Day with Us! Join us on July 1 for an Epic celebration of Canada’s birthday! Enjoy a free barbecue (while supplies last) courtesy of ATCO, a full lineup of exciting entertainment, and a show-stopping performance by Canadian hit-maker Brett Kissel.
🎨Paint Night- Kananaskis Northern Lights
Guided paint nights by one of the best instructors in Calgary. Lots of assistance from artist when you need it with great result.
🎸Canada Day with Brett Kissel
Celebrate Canada Day with Us! Join us on July 1 for an Epic celebration of Canada’s birthday! Enjoy a free barbecue (while supplies last) courtesy of ATCO, a full lineup of exciting entertainment, and a show-stopping.
🏃TrackHER: Girls Track Cycling Program
Girls ages 11-16! Join us in learning track cycling with our friends at Watt Riot Cycling in Calgary! CHECK EXACT DATES AND TIMES BELOW:
🌿'North American' (General Admission)
'North American' (General Admission)
🎉Wildhorse Saloon Admission
Wildhorse Saloon Admission
🎉National Saloon
National Saloon at National Saloon in Calgary.
🎉Waylon Wyatt
Waylon Wyatt at National Saloon in Calgary.
🎉Down With Webster
Down With Webster at Wildhorse Saloon in Calgary.
🍷Burwood Distillery Craft Bitters Experience
Discover the art and flavour behind one of the cocktail world’s most essential ingredients at Burwood Distillery.
👨👩👧'North American' (General Admission)
Your ticket to fun this summer at Spruce Meadows! Join us at the 'North American' this July 2 through July 5, 2026. Your ticket to fun is at Spruce Meadows this summer. Enjoy top athletes from around the world.
🎉Mexifest
Mexifest brings Mexican food, culture, music, wrestling and hospitality to Eau Claire Plaza for a three-day July festival.
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