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SUMMARY:Erdem Taşdelen Wounded in Three Acts
DESCRIPTION:Erdem Taşdelen\nWounded in Three Acts\nMarch 27—August 16\, 2026\nSetting up the stage with melodramatic flair\, Wounded in Three Acts marks a new chapter in Erdem Taşdelen’s artistic practice\, and his first return to Calgary since his 2019 exhibition at The Bows. Dramaturgic and narrative strategies ground Taşdelen’s work within the history of humanity’s examination of its own nature and the pursuit of catharsis through shared enactment. Using diverse media to articulate captivating fictions that never stray far from truth\, his projects graze veracity with a shrewdness that urges our attention toward contemporary sociopolitical realities. \nWounded in Three Acts weaves together elements of four recent bodies of work\, presenting an audio installation\, a film\, graphic prints\, and a live performance. Taşdelen’s artistic approach borrows from the languages of theatre\, contemporary fiction and collective action to engage with notions of power\, solidarity and resistance\, as well as human behaviour\, aspirations and limitations. Unmade Films (2022) is a series of posters for imaginary motion pictures never made. Under the guise of visual mimicry\, the series investigates cinematic tropes and invites viewers to imagine their own versions of the stories these films may tell. \nAn exercise in dramaturgy and dystopian reflection\, Taşdelen’s audio installation The Characters (2018-2021) – partly recorded in Calgary in collaboration with EMMEDIA –follows the self-indulgent and mordantly humorous narratives of a set of stock characters. With their defining traits taken from a text by ancient Greek philosopher and naturalist Theophrastus\, these fictional personas are recognizable archetypes. At Contemporary Calgary\, Taşdelen presents a condensed version of the project featuring ten idiosyncratic monologues\, portraying the less palatable aspects of humankind and generating a strangely familiar\, attention-grabbing clamour that holds an unflattering mirror to our contemporary society. \nFrictions (2024) is a moving image work that comprises twelve first-person narratives\, each reflecting on the psychological toll of living alongside strangers in an era marked by polarization\, technologically-mediated hostility\, and uncertainty about the future. Inspired by the artist’s own dreams involving social discomfort and anxiety\, the film’s narratives unfold against the backdrop of hazy\, dreamlike visual sequences\, punctuated with interludes of ambient soundscapes that reinforce a sense of unease. These small yet charged moments of friction expose deeper societal ruptures: the erosion of empathy\, the projection of personal insecurity onto others\, and the difficulty of meaningful social connection in a world saturated by suspicion and self-preservation. \nPunctuating the exhibition run at varying intervals\, A Long Dramatic Pause (2025-26) is Taşdelen’s first live performance work\, which premiered at Studio Voltaire in London\, UK this past fall. The narrative employs the lexicon of photography and theatre to explore strategies of resistance against ultranationalism and far-right politics. Twelve theatrical vignettes describe a photographic image never shown but brought to life through re-enactment and visual analysis by a solo performer. As the performer alternates between observing and embodying an antifascist figure in the photograph\, the narrative gradually implicates the audience\, shifting their focus towards their own agency and collective presence. For this iteration\, Taşdelen collaborated with performer Cindy Ansah to develop a unique\, site-specific version of A Long Dramatic Pause\, guided by a written script and a set of corresponding graphic scores that also feature in Taşdelen’s exhibition. \nCollectively\, the works in Wounded in Three Acts examine the ways in which we negotiate living alongside strangers whose histories\, beliefs and worldviews may be vastly different from our own. Examining culturally learned behaviours and drawing from unique historical accounts\, Taşdelen approaches these questions across different formats\, looking at narrative itself as a constructive device through which we make sense of our experiences and feelings\, both for ourselves and for others. His works do not attempt to instruct or persuade; instead\, they build situations in which we all must reckon with our positions and forms of complicity or solidarity. \nWounded in Three Acts is generously supported through the Ontario Arts Council Exhibition Assistance Program. \nCurated by Mona Filip.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/erdem-tasdelen-wounded-in-three-acts/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 St SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Non-Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260816T190000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
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SUMMARY:Richard Ibghy & Marilou Lemmens Stacking Crates to Reach a Banana
DESCRIPTION:Richard Ibghy & Marilou Lemmens\nStacking Crates to Reach a Banana\nMarch 27—August 16\, 2026\nHow are our bodies measured and valued?\nHow do we perform within systems that observe\, record\, and assign meaning to behaviour? \nStacking Crates to Reach a Banana by Quebec-based artist duo Richard Ibghy and Marilou Lemmens brings together works that examine the body—human and nonhuman—as a site of measurement\, performance\, and value. Their practice draws on the visual language of modern science—diagrams\, charts\, graphs\, and schematics that translate lived experience and bodily labour into data\, units\, and archetypes. Across the exhibition\, embodied movements are rendered into abstract models within systems that quantify and compare behaviour\, even as the artists’ reworking of these forms unsettles claims of human exceptionalism. \n The two-channel video piece Taming Chance (2012) sets the tone for the exhibition\, combining a sense of playfulness with serious inquiry. The artist-performers attempt to bring order out of chaos while they deliberately court risk through the manipulation of raw materials. The thirty architectural recreations that feature in the series Anthology of Performance Pieces for Animals (2018- present)\, cast animals as active performers within the framework of laboratory-based cognitive experiments done to study them. In another room is the series\, Each Number Equals One Inhalation and One Exhalation (2016–present)\, that includes graphical representations of diagrammatic studies that illustrate human productivity and labour\, drawn from disciplines ranging from work science\, scientific management\, economics and psychology. Punctuating these small\, abstract sculptures are five videos from Is there anything left to be done at all? (2014)\, subtly evoking the presence of a tangible body\, but through explorations of non-productive action. Staged during a residency at Trinity Square Video in Toronto that is dedicated to art production\, Ibghy and Lemmens invited four artists to workshop the generative potential of improvisations and creative outflow\, probing what forms of action or desire remain once goal\, effort\, and reward are uncoupled. Brought together in direct dialogue for the first time\, the sculptures and videos form a pictorial architecture in themselves\, paralleling the models they reference. In so doing\, the artists intentionally orchestrate the viewing experience to disrupt how meaning is derived from patterns. \nFurther\, by working with models of non-productivity and by granting material and animal bodies agency on the same plane as human bodies\, the duo reveals the limits and flaws of these systems. The handmade sculptures\, built from simple materials such as bamboo sticks and acetate sheets\, emphasize the provisional nature of all regimes of epistemological control. \nIn making visible how instruction operates as a pattern that scripts action\, the exhibition traces the ethical stakes of such systems: the hierarchies they embed\, the behaviours they normalize\, and the ways bodies are instrumentalized as resources to be optimized. Together\, the works offer a critical and timely reflection on processes of reduction\, interrogating how systems of knowledge abstract bodies into data\, variables\, and units of labour\, while opening a space to consider bodies as irreducible to the metrics used to measure and manage them. \nCurated by Kanika Anand.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/richard-ibghy-marilou-lemmens-stacking-crates-to-reach-a-banana/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 St SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Non-Music Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
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SUMMARY:Haig Aivazian: You May Own the Lanterns\, but We Have the Light
DESCRIPTION:Exhibit: Haig Aivazian’s You May Own the Lanterns\, but We Have the Light \nContamporary Calgary: #701 11th Street SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2P 2C4 \nMay 7—August 16\, 2026 \nWho has the power to control light? In what ways can darkness be weaponized? \nYou May Own the Lanterns\, but We Have the Light (2022-ongoing) brings together three episodes of a cartoon mini-series by Haig Aivazian\, building on his ongoing examination of the public administration of light and darkness as a policing tool. \nDrawing on the history of public lighting\, the work considers artificial light not just as a means for illuminating the streets at night\, but as a mechanism of governance\, where visibility underpins surveillance\, authority\, and the staging and enforcement of social order in public space. \nMost civilizations have long understood the night as a realm of mystery. It belongs to creatures we have been trained to fear: gargoyles\, vampires\, and werewolves\, lurking through the shadows. They inhabit the darkness\, only to be banished by daylight – exposed\, vilified\, and cast as dangerous. But the night is also when we dream. Reality loosens its grip and other worlds begin to take shape. In dreams\, regimes can falter\, hierarchies dissolve\, and new orders come into being – if only for a moment\, before the day returns. \nYou May Own the Lanterns\, but We Have the Light is composed of fragments of found cartoons and animations from a wide range of sources\, all meticulously redrawn\, stitched together\, and reanimated in collaboration with a team of animators in Beirut\, with varying degrees of alteration to the original material. In this work\, the night becomes fertile ground for upheaval and resistance\, a space that allows for refuge and revolution\, where efforts to take it over and colonize it are met with acts of subversive escapism and defiance. \nThe exhibition looks at both the street and the nightclub as sites of disruption\, drawing parallels between dancing and protest as forms of communal resistance. But it also traces the moment when these gestures begin to fail – when dance\, gathering\, and dreaming are no longer sufficient to hold the weight of opposition. This moment demands that we consider the necessity of other modes of cultural production\, ones that are capable of fighting – and ultimately undoing – the conditions that allow an oppressive world order to persist. \nHere\, we are faced with a threshold: prevailing systems are about to collapse\, and new ones have yet to take shape. How can we reclaim power in the night?
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/haig-aivazian-you-may-own-the-lanterns-but-we-have-the-light/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 St SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Non-Music Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
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SUMMARY:Adelita Husni Bey: Agency
DESCRIPTION:Exhibit: Adelita Husni Bey’s Agency \nJune 4—November 8\, 2026 \nContemporary Calgary: #701 11th Street SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2P 2C4 \n2014\, Rome\, Italy. \nThirty-five students at Manara High School took part in a workshop modelled on a group exercise\, derived from a 1970s UK critical civic studies curriculum method. Led by Italian-Libyan artist Adelita Husni Bey\, the students were divided into five constituencies – politicians\, activists\, bankers\, journalists\, and workers – and asked to engage with pressing issues in contemporary Italian politics\, including unemployment\, snap elections\, and natural disasters. \nPresented more than a decade after its completion\, Husni Bey’s Agency (2014) is a documentation of this workshop\, reflecting on the nature of power; the ways in which it manifests and operates; and how it may (or may not) be effectively used. Both disquieting and astute\, the work resonates as urgently today as it did at the moment of its making\, 12 years ago.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/adelita-husni-bey-agency/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 St SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Non-Music Events,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
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SUMMARY:without SHAPE without FORM: JOURNEY OF THE MIND
DESCRIPTION:Exhibit: without SHAPE without FORM’s JOURNEY OF THE MIND  \nJune 11—21\, 2026 \nThis exhibition is FREE and OPEN TO ALL. \nContamporary Calgary: #701 11th Street SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2P 2C4 \nWe live in challenging times. Constantly connected through digital media\, yet often feeling isolated\, many experience pressure\, anxiety and uncertainty. The lasting impact of recent global crises\, alongside concerns about climate change and social injustice\, has intensified questions around mental wellbeing and collective responsibility. \nJOURNEY OF THE MIND\, an exhibition by without SHAPE without FORM\, draws directly on the writings of the Sikh teachers\, which offer practical guidance and clear insight into the nature of the mind – how it wanders\, what obstructs it\, and how it can return to clarity. In Sikhi\, the mind is both the source of suffering and the gateway to freedom. Through focused practice (Simran)\, selfless service (Seva) and the support of community (Sangat)\, Sikh philosophy offers a path toward inner steadiness and purposeful living. \nThe exhibition explores these principles through contemporary figurative and abstract works by artists from diverse cultural backgrounds alongside short films. It reflects on the internal struggles we face – the pull of fear\, ego and distraction – and proposes focused practice\, community and selfless service as foundations for clarity and peace. \nTo date\, JOURNEY OF THE MIND has toured five UK cities and was most recently shown at the Queens Museum in New York\, marking its first presentation in North America. \nJOURNEY OF THE MIND is presented in partnership with Contemporary Calgary.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/without-shape-without-form-journey-of-the-mind/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 St SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Non-Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260612T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260713T020000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
CREATED:20260528T213008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T190616Z
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SUMMARY:Thomas Anthony & STUND - Night Shift
DESCRIPTION:NIGHT SHIFT ⚡️ Thomas Anthony & Stund bring heavy bass to Velvet Room on June 12. Secure your spot on the dance floor before it’s full! \n\n\n\n\nThe Outlit Presents: NIGHT SHIFT\nClock in for a night of heavy bass and “Thicc House” grooves. \nThis June\, The Outlit takes over the underground decks of the Velvet Room for a high-velocity double-header. Featuring two of the most influential names in the Western Canadian electronic scene\, we’re bringing the festival energy of Shambhala and Beyond Wonderland straight to the heart of Calgary. \nTHE HEADLINERS\n\nTHOMAS ANTHONY: The architect of “Thicc House Music.” With over 10 million streams and massive support from industry giants like Idris Elba\, Dr. Fresch\, and Benny Benassi\, Thomas Anthony is fresh off sets at world-renowned stages like Tomorrowland and Beyond Wonderland. Expect a seamless blend of commanding basslines and tech-house precision.\nSTUND: Known for his dark\, dynamic energy and hip-hop influenced soundscapes\, Stund has become a staple of the Canadian festival circuit. With a signature style that bridges the gap between deep bass and high-energy tech house\, his sets are designed to keep the dance floor in a constant state of motion.\n\nLOCAL SUPPORT\n\nScramma: A mainstay in the Calgary underground\, Scramma is known for his surgical precision behind the decks and a deep-rooted passion for driving\, rhythmic house music. Whether he’s warming up a room or commanding a peak-time slot\, Scramma’s sets are a masterclass in tension and release.\nYounome: Bringing a fresh and dynamic energy to the lineup\, Younome is rapidly carving out a space for himself in the Western Canadian electronic circuit. Known for his eclectic taste and ability to read a room\, he seamlessly bridges the gap between infectious tech-house and heavy\, club-ready anthems.\n\nEVENT DETAILS\n\nDate: Friday\, June 12\, 2026\nDoors: 10:00 PM\nLocation:Velvet Room– 628 8 Ave SW B\, Calgary\nPresented by: The Outlit & Danio Management
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/thomas-anthony-stund-night-shift/
CATEGORIES:Staff Picks
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
CREATED:20260327T211046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T190656Z
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SUMMARY:Sled Island 2026
DESCRIPTION:Sled Island is back this June 17-21st! \nJoining Sled Island’s 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). Also included in the first wave lineup is Nigerien desert rock band Etran de L’Aïr\, a new solo project from multidisciplinary artist and Sled Island alum Thor Harris (Swans\, Thor & Friends\, Ben Frost)\, acclaimed lo-fi hip-hop artist DijahSB\, indie pop singer-songwriter Emily Yacina\, blackened death metal trio Suffering Hour\, and Montreal slop rock group Tha Retail Simps. Each year\, Sled Island’s guest curator helps to shape the festival’s programming. This year\, clipping. has handpicked an incredible collection of performers\, including renowned abstract rapper billy woods (Armand Hammer)\, horrorcore noise rap artist Backxwash\, accomplished experimental sound composer Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe\, Calgary hip-hip heroes Cartel Madras (opening for clipping. at The Palace Theatre)\, Australian free noise musician Granpa (Lucas Abela)\, gothic industrial artist Lana Del Rabies\, and more! \nSince 2007\, Sled Island’s thoughtful\, eclectic programming and independent spirit have produced a one-of-a-kind festival experience. Each June\, the five-day music and arts festival brings together a community of music\, comedy and art as well as over 25\,000 attendees across multiple venues\, earning rave reviews from attendees\, artists and media across the globe.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/sled-island-2026/
CATEGORIES:18+,All Ages,CJSW Highlights,Comedy,Experimental/Punk,Hip Hop,Indie,Live Music,Local,Pop,Post-Punk/Art Rock,Punk,Punk Rock,R&B,Rock,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
CREATED:20260609T182435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T182435Z
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SUMMARY:Caravan Latin Band
DESCRIPTION:Caravan Latin Band with John Reid on saxophone and flute; Keith Day on piano and keyboard bass and Tae Nosal on percussion.Playing selections from the Caravan compact disc and more.No cover charge.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/caravan-latin-band/
LOCATION:Kawa Espresso Bar\, 1333 8 St SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2R 1M6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260620T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
CREATED:20260609T190840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T205140Z
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SUMMARY:TOM PHILLIPS & THE DTs
DESCRIPTION:“Tom Phillips and the D.T.s Calgary Alberta Band Leader\, Honky Tonk Hero.” \nAn esteemed states person of the Calgary music scene\, Phillips earned his laurels over decades. He recorded with Gordon Lightfoot’s band in Toronto before releasing several albums\, both live and in studio\, with his legendary long time honky-tonk band The Men of Constant Sorrow (MOCS).He’s got it covered with a hundred songs that undress truths so simple they’re frightening. \nNO COVER
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/tom-phillips-the-dts/
LOCATION:The Ironwood\, 1229 9 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260621T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260621T190000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
CREATED:20260616T183419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T183419Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Jazz with Jonny Chavez Quintet.
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Gulbar for a warm Sunday afternoon of live jazz with Jonny Chavez Quintet. \n \nThis show brings together trumpet\, voice\, guitar\, keys\, bass\, and drums for a smooth and lively jazz experience – perfect for enjoying cocktails\, dinner\, and good company. You don’t have any chance to miss it! \n \nFeaturing: \nJonny Chavez — Trumpet & Voice \nBeau McCartney — Bass \nPeter Strietman — Guitar \nAlejandro Torres Cala — Keys \nDoug Paddock — Drums \n \nDate: Sunday\, June 21 \nShow: 4:30–6:30 PM \nLocation: Gulbar\, 636 10 Ave SW \n \nTickets: \n $7 — Early Bird until June 20 \n $10 — General Admission on June 21 and at the door \n \nTickets & table reservations: gulbar.ca
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/sunday-jazz-with-jonny-chavez-quintet/
LOCATION:GULBAR YYC\, 636 10 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R1C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Jazz,Live Music,Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260621T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260621T220000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
CREATED:20260602T193827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T193827Z
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SUMMARY:Ray Charles Tribute Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Paying homage to one of the greatest musicians of all time\, the Ray Charles Tribute Orchestra is a 9 piece orchestra formed by Musical Director John Gray\, bassist and leader on the Calgary Jazz scene. Performing such hits as ‘Georgia On My Mind’\, ‘MaryAnn’\, ‘Hit the Road Jack’ and ‘Let the Good Times Roll’. Featuring Award Winning Vocalist\, Thomas Alexander on lead vocals\, the group includes a solid rhythm section\, a killer horn section and 2 Soulful backup singers. \nThe show is at the Triwood Community Association on Sunday\, June 21. Tickets are $30 for concert only and $65 for the concert and dinner experience. Tickers can be purchased at triwoodcommunity.com/events or in-person. Doors open at 5:30pm for dinner and 7:30pm for concert only. Music begins at 8pm \n 
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/ray-charles-tribute-orchestra/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260622T210000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
CREATED:20260616T190233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T190233Z
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SUMMARY:Brandon Woody’s UPENDO
DESCRIPTION:“Staggeringly self-assured… radiating warmth\, purpose\, and a sense of place.” – The Washington Post \nBaltimore-born Bach Brass-endorsed trumpeter and composer Brandon Woody is one of the most compelling young voices in jazz. A graduate of the Peabody Conservatory\, Woody has spent the past decade cultivating a sound rooted in spiritual jazz and Black American improvisational traditions. His ensemble\, Upendo\, reflects his commitment to collective uplift and deep listening. Hailed by The New York Times and Los Angeles Times as a rising force in contemporary jazz\, Woody signed with the legendary Blue Note Records in November 2024 and released his debut album\, For The Love Of It All\, in May 2025. He has collaborated with artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, BADBADNOTGOOD\, Danilo Pérez\, Casey Benjamin\, Marcus Gilmore\, the Robert Glasper Black Radio Orchestra\, Paul Russell\, Derrick Hodge\, Marc Cary\, and Solange Knowles. \nBand members\nBrandon Woody – Trumpet\nTroy Long – Piano/ Keys\nMichael Saunders – Electric Bass\nQuincy Phillips – Drums
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/brandon-woodys-upendo/
LOCATION:Festival Hall\, 1215 10 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Live Music,Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260622T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260622T223000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
CREATED:20260616T192802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T192802Z
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SUMMARY:Charley Rose Trio – Dada Pulp Tour
DESCRIPTION:Ironwood Stage & Grill  \nMonday\, Jun 22nd\, 2026\n 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM  \nGeneral Admission – $49.99 \nYouth (25 & under) – $19.99 \nBasel-based French saxophonist and composer Charley Rose is a true product of jazz\, classical\, and modern music. His unique sound is rooted in a diverse heritage stretching from Bordeaux to Paris and Switzerland.  \nRose’s compass was set early by the music of his mother\, the visual art and geology passion of his father\, the button accordion of his grandfather\, and the foundational jazz of John Coltrane and Lee Konitz. Today\, Charley Rose channels this rich background into a signature style that operates without borders and the use of electronic effects on the sax. With The Charley Rose Trio\, featuring Enzo Carniel on piano/synths and Ariel Tessier on drums\, he embarks on a continuous sonic odyssey in free form. The trio’s innovative approach has earned significant recognition\, including the prestigious Jazz Migration #7 Award in France. Following the release of their debut album\, Charley Rose Trio (Déluge\, 2021)\, they cemented their reputation with the critically acclaimed Dada Pulp (Menace\, 2023)\, touring successfully across France and Europe.  \nBand members\nCharley Rose – sax\, effects\nEnzo Carniel – piano\, MS20\nAriel Tessier – drums
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/charley-rose-trio-dada-pulp-tour/
LOCATION:The Ironwood\, 1229 9 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260623T213000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
CREATED:20260616T190725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T190725Z
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SUMMARY:Isaiah Collier “Collier Plays Coltrane”
DESCRIPTION:“It’s thrilling\, reflective\, spellbinding music that never loses its sense of groove. There’s no way listeners cannot feel the magnetism of Collier’s generous\, glowing spirit.” – Downbeat Magazine \nChicago saxophonist and self-described “Sonic Scientist” Isaiah Collier has emerged as one of the most dynamic torchbearers of contemporary jazz. Among his many honors\, Collier has been named a Steve Jobs Archive Fellow\, “Chicagoan of the Year in Jazz” (2024)\, and was featured on the front cover of DownBeat Magazine\, the world’s oldest jazz publication\, in addition to being named Rising Star Tenor Saxophonist in the 2023 DownBeat Critics Poll. Collier is known for his relentless pursuit of blending the rich traditions of the past with the urgency of the present to forge the sound of the future. Described as a maverick of creative and improvisational force\, he has collaborated with jazz luminaries such as Kahil El’Zabar\, Ambrose Akinmusire\, Craig Taborn\, Joe Dyson\, Azar Lawrence\, NEA Jazz Masters Billy Hart\, Marshall Allen\, and Denardo Coleman (son of free jazz pioneer Ornette Coleman)\, as well as Randy Brecker\, Marquis Hill\, and Makaya McCraven. He is also widely known for his powerful ensemble\, The Chosen Few. His latest album\, The World Is On Fire\, released in 2024\, and this special 2026 festival presentation will explore classic Coltrane works for John Coltrane’s 100th anniversary. For longtime devotees and new listeners alike\, this is an opportunity to witness a generational voice engage directly with one of jazz’s most sacred legacies. \nTuesday\, Jun 23rd\, 2026\n 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM\nBand members\nIsaiah Collier – saxophones\, percussion\, and vocals\nWay Cambell – bass\nDavis Whitfield – piano\nTim Regis – drums
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/isaiah-collier-collier-plays-coltrane/
LOCATION:Festival Hall\, 1215 10 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Instrumental,Jazz,Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260623T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260623T223000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
CREATED:20260616T193150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T193150Z
UID:108842-1782244800-1782253800@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:The Ostara Project
DESCRIPTION:Ironwood Stage and Grill  \n Tuesday\, Jun 23rd\, 2026\n 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM  \nGeneral Admission – $39.99 \nYouth (25 & under) – $19.99 \nThe Ostara Project\, led by award-winning bassist Jodi Proznick\, showcases the strength and creativity of Canadian women in jazz. Ostara artists are top-tier musicians\, composers and bandleaders who reflect the geographical\, cultural and creative diversity of Canada’s musical landscape. Guest vocalists are invited to join the instrumental group on a per-project basis.   \nThe Ostara Project’s self-titled debut album was nominated for a JUNO award in 2023. From 2023-2026\, the group has been working on The Ancestors’ Project\, a two-album project that includes the instrumental album\, “Roots” (Rhea Records\, April 2025)\, the vocal album\,“Wings” (Rhea Records\, spring 2026). The group has toured extensively across Canada\, including a cross country festival circuit in 2023 and combines performance with education and empowerment through its “Sisters in Jazz” workshops.  \nBand members\nAmanda Tosoff – piano\nRachel Therrien – trumpet\nValérie Lacombe – drums\nClaire Devlin – saxophone\nJodi Proznick – bass\nKim Zombik – composer\, vocals
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/the-ostara-project/
LOCATION:The Ironwood\, 1229 9 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Instrumental,Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
CREATED:20260616T191249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T205140Z
UID:108827-1782327600-1782334800@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet: A Tribute to Lionel Hampton
DESCRIPTION:Born into New Orleans’ first family of jazz\, Jason Marsalis – youngest son of the late pianist-educator Ellis Marsalis Jr. and brother to Wynton\, Branford\, and Delfeayo – has carved his own unmistakable path as both a virtuosic drummer and one of today’s most imaginative voices on the vibraphone. \nMarsalis launched his career behind the drum kit\, and by his late teens he was touring the world with Marcus Roberts\, digging deeply into mainstream jazz\, fusion\, Brazilian influences\, and the full spectrum of New Orleans traditions. His sideman credits read like a modern jazz honour roll: Joe Henderson\, Lionel Hampton\, Jon Batiste\, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, among others. He has also served as a Jazz Ambassador for the U.S. State Department. \nIn the early 2000s\, Marsalis shifted his creative focus to the vibraphone – a move that has since positioned him as one of the instrument’s essential contemporary innovators. Through his Vibes Quartet and numerous collaborations\, he has pushed the American vibraphone lineage forward with wit\, clarity\, and a deep sense of swing. In 2011\, he became the youngest-ever recipient of the NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship when the Marsalis family was honoured at the White House and the Kennedy Center. His 2013 album In a World of Mallets topped the CMJ radio charts at Number 1. \nFor this special concert – the Jason Marsalis Quartet offers a vibrant\, forward-looking celebration of Lionel Hampton\, created with the blessing of the Lionel Hampton Estate. \nMarsalis approaches Hampton’s repertoire not as archival material but as living\, breathing music: joyful\, hard-swinging\, and fully alive in the present. Expect ringing vibes\, deep grooves\, and the kind of electric stage energy that defined Hampton’s legacy – channelled through Jason Marsalis’s own blend of humility\, fire\, and unmistakable New Orleans spirit. \n\n Wednesday\, Jun 24th\, 2026\n 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM \nGeneral Admission – $49.99\nYouth – $19.99\n\nBand members\nJason Marsalis – vibrapphone\nChris Tauchner – piano\nJeff Gammon – bass\nNate Chiang – drums
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/jason-marsalis-vibes-quartet-a-tribute-to-lionel-hampton/
LOCATION:Festival Hall\, 1215 10 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Instrumental,Jazz,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260624T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260624T223000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
CREATED:20260616T193516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T205140Z
UID:108844-1782331200-1782340200@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Kristin Korb Trio: Sweet Dreams – Celebrating the Eurythmics
DESCRIPTION:Ironwood Stage and Grill  \n Wednesday\, Jun 24th\, 2026\n 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM \nGeneral Admission – $49.99 \nYouth (25& under) – $19.99 \n“Generous\, life-affirming music\, shot through with (but not swamped by) personality and literate artistry alike.” – Jazz Journal  \nBassist and vocalist Kristin Korb is celebrated worldwide for redefining the bass-and-voice format. A protégé of Ray Brown\, she has built a three-decade international career across the United States and Europe. With more than a dozen albums as leader—including Sweet Dreams (2024)\, exploring the music of Eurythmics and Annie Lennox—Korb brings a buoyant swing feel and crystalline vocals that recall Ella Fitzgerald\, alongside bass virtuosity firmly in the Ray Brown tradition. She is joined by JUNO Award-winning pianist Will Bonness and Western Canadian Music Award–nominated drummer Jon McCaslin.  \nBand members\nKristin Korb – bass and vocals\nWill Bonness – piano\nJon McCaslin – drums
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/kristin-korb-trio-sweet-dreams-celebrating-the-eurythmics/
LOCATION:The Ironwood\, 1229 9 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Instrumental,Jazz,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260625T213000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
CREATED:20260616T191650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T200600Z
UID:108831-1782414000-1782423000@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:The Robert Lee Group
DESCRIPTION:The Robert Lee Group is a unique project consisting of original compositions inspired by Korean folk stories and poetry\, spanning various fantasy and romantic narratives. Led by Toronto-based emerging upright bassist\, composer and bandleader Robert Lee\, the project aims to develop an artistic identity founded in the emotional provocation of jazz and improvised music while exploring and implementing Korean traditional elements into one cohesive creative theatre. A graduate from the University of Guelph and Humber College music programs\, Lee obtained his Masters in Contemporary Performance from Berklee Valencia in 2021. Lee has studied and performed with Neil Swainson\, Allison Au\, Mike Downes\, Pat LaBarbera\, Kirk MacDonald\, Amanda Tosoff\, and others. He has performed at various venues and festivals across Ontario and internationally and as well\, performed on the 2024 JUNO nominated album Little Bit a’ Love by vocalist Denielle Bassels. With this dynamic new project focusing on his latest album Forbidden West\, Lee has delved deeper into exploring his identity as a Korean Canadian\, questioning what it means to simultaneously straddle two contrasting cultural identities. \n Thursday\, Jun 25th\, 2026\n 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM\nGeneral Admission – $49.99 \nYouth (25 & Under) – $19.99 \nBand members\nRobert Lee – bass\nJacqueline Teh – vocals\,\nDennis Kwok – saxophones\nJohn Lee – daegeum/janggu\nJay Yoo – guitar\nJen Lo – piano\nJon Catanus – drums
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/the-robert-lee-group/
LOCATION:Festival Hall\, 1215 10 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Instrumental,Jazz,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
CREATED:20260618T192933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T200600Z
UID:108916-1782414000-1782576000@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:STRATA Creations
DESCRIPTION:Presented by STRATA & Co\, Strata Creations is an evening of contemporary dance. Featuring three distinct works by women creators and mothers\, brought to life through original sound scores\, live music\, and immersive visual media. Highlights include 16 performers. Alberta-based choreographers – Catherine Hayward\, Sylvie Moquin\, and Tara Wilson. Lighting Designers Steve Isom\, Calum Maunier\, and Kris Mish. Original music by Trish Evans & Robin Tufts\, Edgardo Moreno\, and Anthony Denaro (YNOT). \n  \nJune 25–27 at the DJD Dance Centre \nThursday\, June 25 — 7 PM \nFriday\, June 26 — 7 PM (followed by a post-show Q&A) \nSaturday\, June 27 — 4 PM \n  \nTickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/strata/2203432
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/strata-creations/
LOCATION:Decidedly Jazz Danceworks\, 111 12 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260625T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260625T213000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
CREATED:20260514T224504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T224547Z
UID:107672-1782415800-1782423000@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Hiromi’s Sonicwonder Presented by JazzYYC
DESCRIPTION:Headlining the 2026 JazzYYC Summer Festival. \nOver more than 20 years as a recording artist\, the jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has shifted seamlessly from one spellbinding project to the next. In the process\, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history and a global ambassador for the art form. Her many triumphs include an NPR Tiny Desk Concert that has racked up 2 million views; the opportunity to represent her native Japan with a performance at the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo; 2024 winner for Best Music Score for the animated feature film Blue Giant (Award of the Japanese Academy); and a GRAMMY Award for a collaboration with fusion hero Stanley Clarke. Her artistry is — to borrow a descriptor The New Yorker favored — “dazzling.” \nIn 2023\, she released Sonicwonderland\, debuting perhaps the most expressive\, dynamic and versatile working band of her career. Called Hiromi’s Sonicwonder and featuring Hadrien Feraud on bass\, Gene Coye on drums and the trumpeter Adam O’Farrill\, the group furthered Hiromi’s distinctive musical alchemy: the spirit of classic jazz-rock fusion melded with classically rooted virtuosity\, entrancing funk\, pop flourishes and\, through O’Farrill’s trumpet\, acoustic jazz’s state of the art. \nThe album also did a remarkable job of capturing Hiromi’s mastery as a live entertainer. As The Guardian noted\, “Sonicwonderland is perhaps the closest thing to Hiromi’s onstage exuberance.”\nBut that was only the beginning. \nIn recent years\, Sonicwonder has continued to tour and work together consistently\, advancing their deep chemistry and fearless sense of interplay. The results can be heard on Hiromi’s new Concord release and 13th studio full-length album\, OUT THERE\, in which the group’s powerful rapport meets the pianist’s astonishing abilities as a composer on equal footing. As Hiromi explains\, “On Sonicwonderland\, I had the concept and the songs first\, and I was looking for the people who could play the music in the ideal way that I had in my mind. \n“Being with this group for well over a year\,” she continues\, “playing a lot of shows together and understanding each other\, I started to see more of their strength and what shines in them the most. So I started to write music with them in mind.” \nDon’t miss out—limited Pre-show VIP tickets include an exclusive artist meet-and-greet\, hors d’oeuvres\, and a pre-show cocktail starting at 6:30 p.m.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/hiromis-sonicwonder-presented-by-jazzyyc/
LOCATION:Bella Concert Hall\, 18 Mt Royal Cir SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260625T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260626T000000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
CREATED:20260616T182914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T200600Z
UID:108809-1782415800-1782432000@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Tareya at the King Eddy
DESCRIPTION:Canadian country-pop artist Tareya hits the legendary King Eddy stage on June 25. \nDate: June 25\, 2026 \nTime: 7:30 pm \nPrice: $30 in advance or $35 at the door \n  \nAbout Tareya: \nTareya is a highly acclaimed\, JUNO and CCMA-nominated Canadian country-pop singer\, songwriter\, and producer whose music has generated an estimated 12 million total streams across global digital platforms. \nOriginally from Calgary\, Alberta\, she achieved explosive nationwide prominence as the central female voice of the chart-topping country duo Autumn Hill. Green carved out a historic place in the Canadian music landscape when her work crossed over from country charts to mainstream pop radio\, a massive commercial feat that had not been accomplished by a Canadian country act since Shania Twain. Discovered via YouTube by Wax Records executives\, she quickly shifted from a budding solo artist into a powerhouse collaborator\, laying the foundation for a career defined by consecutive high-profile industry accolades. \nDuring her definitive five-year run anchoring Autumn Hill\, Green accumulated a catalog of critical milestones\, highlighted by two prestigious JUNO Award nominations and six Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) nominations. Her vocal performance and sharp songwriting sensibilities drove the duo’s two celebrated studio albums\, Favourite Mistake and Anchor. She co-penned and sang lead on a string of massive radio staples\, including the smash hit breakout crossover single “Anything at All\,” “Fire\,” and “Can’t Keep Waiting”. Her commercial momentum reached a peak on the charts when the powerful ballad “Blame” secured a coveted #1 music video spot on CMT and soared to a Top 5 position on country radio. These consecutive hits earned the group successive JUNO and CCMA Award nominations for Breakthrough Artist and Best Country Album. \nGreen’s status as a top-tier performer was solidified by her invitations to headline the national CCMA Awards broadcast in both 2014 and 2015. Over the course of her mainstream career\, she has shared arena and festival stages with global country superstars like Keith Urban\, Carrie Underwood\, and Tim McGraw\, and recorded an vocal duets with Canadian music legends Jann Arden and Tom Cochrane. \nFollowing an amicable split from the duo to reclaim her standalone artistry\, she re-emerged as an independent artist. She expanded her creative autonomy to write her debut solo record\, Stained Glass Heart\, which featured her highly successful independent digital release “Summer Wheels”. Most recently\, she returned to the spotlight with her new radio single “Highschool Sweetheart”\, continuing to build on her legacy of compelling storytelling and vocals and chart-topping singles.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/tareya-at-the-king-eddy/
LOCATION:King Eddy\, 438 9 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Country Pop,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260625T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260625T223000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
CREATED:20260616T193947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T200600Z
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SUMMARY:ADHD
DESCRIPTION:Ironwood Stage and Grill \n Thursday\, Jun 25th\, 2026\n 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM  \nGeneral Admission – $49.99  \nYouth (25 & under) – $19.99  \nThere are bands where every album is a step into the unknown. There are others whose development is a reliable and consistent expansion of their terrain. The latter applies to the Icelandic musicians’ collective ADHD.  \nIt is almost impossible to describe their concerts along traditional musical parameters. A performance by these four Vikings is always an all-encompassing ritual\, a magic potion of incantation dance and a phenomenon of nature. When keyboarder THÓMAS JÓNSSON\, guitarrist and bass player ÓMAR GUÐJÓNSSON\, saxophonist ÓSKAR GUÐJÓNSSON\, und drummer MAGNÚS TRYGVASON ELIASSEN are on stage\, the ordinary Middle European mortal will get at least a vague sense of how the island people in the very north of Europe have been able to survive the long and icy winters through the centuries. – They simply produce their energy out of themselves.  \nThis unbridled stream of human vibration\, which overrides all perimeters of genre and fascinates jazz fans as much as rock fans and ravers\, follows a most ancient human desire\, whose non-verbal impulse is older than any language and yet is entirely rooted in the present. The expanse of the cosmos and the infinity of time culminate in this happening of total music\, as well as a profound mysticism of free imagination and an unflagging confrontation with contemporary issues.  \nThe Gesamtkunstwerk ADHD cannot be quite captured in words. This sublime timelessness in the here and now can only be experienced. \nBand members\nÓskar Guðjónsson - saxophones\nÓmar Guðjónsson - electric guitar\, electric bass\, pedal steel\nTómas Jónsson - piano\, Hammond\, Synth bass\, melodica\, etc.\nMagnus Trygvason Eliassen - drumkit\, percussion
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/adhd/
LOCATION:The Ironwood\, 1229 9 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Experimental,Instrumental,Jazz,Staff Picks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260630
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
CREATED:20260618T210249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T200600Z
UID:108948-1782446400-1782705599@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Sound Atlas Festival
DESCRIPTION:Influence is a resonance— sometimes audible\, sometimes ghostlike—passing between bodies\, disciplines\, and ideas. In these realms\, sound is a coalescence of past and present affected by who listens\, who remembers\, and who responds. \nThis season’s Sound Atlas Festival gathers sound as a living geography—charted not by borders\, but by forces that shape how music is imagined\, made\, and shared. We are thrilled to present season IV Realms of Influence\, with our ears fixed on the currents that move through contemporary creation: lineage and rupture\, place and displacement\, technology and touch. Across three days\, the festival becomes a meeting ground where composers\, performers\, and listeners step into overlapping worlds\, each shaped by distinct gravitational pulls and soundscapes rooted in modern composition\, sound design\, and inspiring performances of chamber music. \nWith this year’s featured composer\, Kevin Day\, the artist lineup reflects influence not as hierarchy\, but as conversation. Established voices share space with emerging ones; acoustic ritual collides with digital speculation; local histories resonate alongside global idioms. Some works trace their power back to mentors\, and traditions\, while others are shaped by machines\, networks\, and the altered acoustics of modern life. \nThe Sound Atlas New Music Festival invites audiences to wander through these zones of exchange\, where music reveals the invisible forces acting upon it—and upon us. Here\, influence is not something we escape\, but something we inhabit\, reshape\, and send forward\, carrying its echoes into new terrain. \nJoin us June 26-28 2026 at Contemporary Calgary for Realms of Influence.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/sound-atlas-festival/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 St SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Classical,Experimental,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260626T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260627T000000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
CREATED:20260616T181937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T181937Z
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SUMMARY:JazzYYC & NMC Present: Mark Lettieri Group
DESCRIPTION:Studio Bell\nJune 26\nDoors: 6:30 pm. Show: 7:30 pm.\nGeneral: $65\nYouth (25 and under): $20 \n+ GST \nGuests with accessibility needs\, please contact info@studiobell.ca to discuss available accommodations. \nNMC Members and JazzYYC Members get $5 off. NMC Members\, discount will be applied automatically during checkout. JazzYYC Members\, check your member’s email for your promo code and apply during checkout. \nA defining voice in modern groove\, guitarist Mark Lettieri—of Snarky Puppy—brings a tightly honed mix of funk\, jazz fusion\, and R&B. With the Mark Lettieri Group\, expect precise\, groove-forward compositions and a band deeply attuned to feel\, interplay\, and momentum. \n“A very bright star is emerging in the guitar world and that star is Mark Lettieri… Mark’s contributions to music are with groundbreaking\, genre-bending innovative groups that are finding large audiences…” – Jazz Guitar Today \nTexas-based five-time GRAMMY-winning guitarist\, composer\, producer\, and instructor Mark Lettieri is one of modern groove music’s defining voices. Best known as a longtime member of the genre-blurring collective Snarky Puppy\, as well as a founding member of The Fearless Flyers alongside Cory Wong\, Lettieri has built an international reputation as a session musician fluent across a wide range of styles. He has recorded and performed in virtually every genre of popular music with artists ranging from Erykah Badu to David Crosby. \nWith the Mark Lettieri Group\, he channels instrumental funk\, jazz fusion\, and R&B into tightly arranged\, groove-forward compositions reminiscent of The Meters\, John Scofield\, and Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters era. The group’s latest album\, Can I Tell You Something? (2023)\, released on GroundUP Music\, continues a solo catalogue alongside dozens of collaborative recordings. \nGuitarists\, groove enthusiasts\, and fusion fans alike will find plenty to engage with in this rhythmically driven set.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/jazzyyc-nmc-present-mark-lettieri-group/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, 850 4 St. SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Funk,Jazz,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
CREATED:20260616T194049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T200600Z
UID:108848-1782500400-1782507600@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:SOFIA LEBEAU Vintage Jazz Show by Claudia Santiago Entertainment
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, June 26 \nTime: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM \nLocation: Gulbar YYC \nTickets: 15$ pre-sale and 20$ – door price \nTime & Location\nJun 26\, 2026\, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. \nGULBAR\, 636 10 Ave SW\, Calgary\, AB T2R 1C3\, Canada \nAbout the event\nStep into the glamour of the Great Gatsby era with SOFIA LEBEAU Vintage Jazz Show — a rich\, stylish evening inspired by the sounds\, culture\, and elegance of the 1920s–1940s. \nLed by Claudia Santiago Entertainment\, this show brings together a full vintage jazz band\, beautiful costuming\, era-inspired atmosphere\, and timeless music that will transport you straight into the golden age of jazz. \nFeaturing: \nLead vocals — Claudia Santiago \nDrums — Bruce MacKay \nTuba — Stephen Anderson \nClarinet — Cedric Blary \nSaxophone — Shane Statz \nKeys / horn — TBA \nJoin us for an intimate Friday night jazz experience at Gulbar\, filled with live music\, vintage charm\, and classic cabaret energy. \n 
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/sofia-lebeau-vintage-jazz-show-by-claudia-santiago-entertainment/
LOCATION:GULBAR YYC\, 636 10 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R1C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Jazz,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260626T213000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
CREATED:20260616T191959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T191959Z
UID:108833-1782500400-1782509400@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Ron Di Lauro Sextet “Kind of Blue”
DESCRIPTION:“It’s been some time now that trumpeter Ron Di Lauro has been touring this tribute project to the legendary album Kind of Blue by Miles Davis. A masterpiece in its entirety\, performed by a top-tier group.” – Le Devoir\n\n\n\n\nFor Miles Davis’s 100th anniversary\, Montreal trumpeter Ron Di Lauro brings a masterful tribute to Kind of Blue\, the landmark recording by Miles Davis that forever reshaped modern jazz. A seasoned performer and educator with decades of experience\, Di Lauro has appeared on numerous Canadian jazz recordings and is celebrated for his warm tone and lyrical phrasing. This special project revisits the modal innovations and atmospheric interplay that made Kind of Blue iconic. Backed by an all-star Canadian ensemble\, he honours the historic recording without imitation. For jazz lovers\, this concert offers a rare opportunity to hear one of the most important albums in jazz history reimagined live.\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThanks to Canada Council for the Arts \n\n\n\n Friday\, Jun 26th\, 2026\n 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM \n\nGeneral Admission – $49.99 \nYouth (25 & under) – $19.99 \n\n\n\nBand members\nRon Di Lauro – Trumpet\nJean-Pierre Zanella – Alto Saxophone\nYannick Rieu – Tenor Saxophone\nJeff Gammon – Bass\nTaurey Butler – Piano\nMartin Auguste – Drums
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/ron-di-lauro-sextet-kind-of-blue/
LOCATION:Festival Hall\, 1215 10 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Instrumental,Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260626T220000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
CREATED:20260602T201203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T200600Z
UID:108244-1782500400-1782511200@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Danger Box (Nanaimo) @ Loophole w/ Guests
DESCRIPTION:Black Ice presents…  Solace\, Box (Nanaimo metallic punk)\, Vexed (pop punk)\, and Tuesday Uprising (grungy punk) at the Loophole Coffee Bar on June 26th. \nTickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Doors open at 7pm!
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/danger-box-nanaimo-loophole-w-guests/
LOCATION:LoopHole Coffee Bar\, 1040 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260627T000000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
CREATED:20260616T191255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T200600Z
UID:108825-1782500400-1782518400@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Rainbow Patrol EP release show with guest Tannis Root
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \nDate: Friday June 26 \nCost: $15 admission \nTime: Doors at 7PM Show at 8PM \nAt High Line Brewing  \nJoin us in kicking off a great big weekend to celebrate the release of “Cataclysm” \nBand Bio \nRainbow Patrol is a progressive desert rock band formed in Lethbridge\, Alberta in 2014. Their current lineup consists of Richard Charlton (bass 2015-2021\, vocals\, guitar\, synth\, audio engineer)\, brothers Travis Arnoldussen (drums\, vocals)\, and Chris Arnoldussen (lead guitar) who have both been in the band since its formation. The latest and final addition to the lineup is Jacqueline Kennelly (bass\, backup guitar) who joined Rainbow Patrol when they reunited after a two year hiatus\, and exploded back into the desert rock scene with their new single “I Float” in 2022. \nTheir music has been described as a psychedelic mix of fuzz heavy riffs reminiscent of Queens Of The Stone Age\, The Sword\, Elder\, and Baroness\, with a groove that will make you think of Black Sabbbath. Top this off with unique vocals and multiple singers\, ranging from the hauntingly clean to earth shattering growls\, and you get a band that truly sounds like no other. “I Float”\, along with every other release to date has been produced\, distributed\, and marketed entirely independently by members\, and friends of the band. After favorable word of mouth and increasing presence online\, Rainbow Patrol received airplay on radio stations all across Canada from Kelowna BC\, to London ON\, as well as receiving national airtime in countries such as Italy\, Norway\, United States\, and UK to name a few. \nCurrently Rainbow Patrol is performing shows regularly in Southern Alberta\, where it is very likely you will hear one of their multiple new unreleased singles. This will be the only way you get to hear brand new\, unrecorded original Rainbow Patrol songs. Currently the members are all hard at work on recording new songs\, and with around an albums worth of new material being worked on\, you will be starting to see some singles and EP release in later 2025 with much more in the works to release in 2026 and beyond. Make sure to keep Rainbow Patrol on your radar for some of the best desert rock Alberta has to offer!
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/rainbow-patrol-ep-release-show-with-guest-tannis-root/
LOCATION:High Line Brewing\, 1318 9 Ave SE #113\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Progressive Rock,Rock,Staff Picks
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SUMMARY:Patriarchy Poltergeist Glass Apple Bonzai New Jacobin Club Hello Moth
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \nJune 26th \nDOORS 8:00PM – SHOW 9:00PM\npresented by TERMINUS and UST ARTS \nCover: 30$ \nOverview\nDarkwave/ postpunk/ synth show featuring Patriarchy with support from Poltergeist\, Glass Apple Bonzai\, New Jacobin Club\, and Hello Moth
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/patriarchy-poltergeist-glass-apple-bonzai-new-jacobin-club-hello-moth/
LOCATION:Dickens\, 1000 9 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Darkwave,Post-Punk/Art Rock,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260626T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260627T000000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203724
CREATED:20260616T192027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T200407Z
UID:108830-1782504000-1782518400@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Daughter Dentist single release show for TikTok Therapy with HAIDEE and Prairie Cat
DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \nWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club\n109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary\nhttp://thepalomino.ca/ \n18+ with government issued identification\nWhen: Friday June 26\, 2026\nDoors: 8:00pm / Action 9:00pm\nAdmission: $15.00 advance at www.showpass.com\nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!! \nDaughter Dentist\nLoveable Soul-Pop\nhttps://www.instagram.com/daughterdentist \nHAIDEE\nPowerhouse Vocals\, Lush Harmonies\nhttps://www.instagram.com/haidee__ \nPrairie Cat\nIndie Pop\nhttps://www.instagram.com/prairiecat \nIn the spirit of reconciliation\, we acknowledge that we live\, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika\, Kainai\, Piikani)\, the Tsuut’ina First Nation\, the Iyarhe Nakoda (including Chiniki\, Bearspaw\, and Goodstoney First Nations)\, the Battle River Territory of the Métis Nation of Alberta Districts 5 & 6\, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta. \nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!!
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/daughter-dentist-single-release-show-for-tiktok-therapy-with-haidee-and-prairie-cat/
LOCATION:Palomino\, 109 7 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Pop,Pop,Soul,Staff Picks
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