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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:20260615T015208
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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;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260402T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T205425Z
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SUMMARY:Mapping History: The Calgary Atlas Project
DESCRIPTION:Navigate the past and present of Calgary at Lougheed House in collaboration with Calgary Institute for the Humanities! This Spring\, Mapping History: The Calgary Atlas Project brings the CIH Atlas Projects maps to life. \nEach map is literally a work of art\, carefully crafted by local Calgarians like queer history expert\, Kevin Allen\, folk artist Karen Mills\, and literary historian Shaun Hunter. From Adrian Stimson’s Bison Robe that maps the First Nations Stampede to Cheryl Foggo and Simone Elizabeth Saunders’ tapestry that weaves Making Place: A Map of Black Calgary\, you’ll explore the art behind the paper here at the House from April 2nd until May 17th. \nAs if that weren’t enough\, the artists themselves will be leading a series of tours\, workshops\, speaker series\, and more to take you down to the basemap of the city you know and love. We guarantee you’ll re-emerge with a totally new view of Calgary\, the people who give it so many living layers\, and the many means of mapmaking.  \n  \n 
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/mapping-history-the-calgary-atlas-project/
LOCATION:Lougheed House\, 707 13 Ave SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2R 0K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary,Non-Music Events,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
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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;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260517T220000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
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SUMMARY:The 28th Annual Fairy Tales: Queer Art & Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Access all 12 screenings at FTFF 2026—save with a Festival Pass & experience bold queer cinema all festival long!\n\n\n\nThe 28th annual Fairy Tales Queer Art & Film Festival (FTFF)\, presented by the Calgary Queer Arts Society\, returns to Contemporary Calgary from May 13–17\, 2026\, bringing together 42 films from 20 countries in a vibrant celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ storytelling from around the world. \nOne of Canada’s longest-running queer film festivals\, Fairy Tales will showcase eight feature films and 34 short films spanning genres from documentary and narrative cinema to experimental shorts and musical film. \nExperience the Full Festival\nWith a Festival Pass\, you’ll get access to every screening—perfect for those looking to fully immerse themselves in the festival experience\, featuring12 bold\, boundary-pushing film screening events\, all celebrating queer storytelling from across Canada and around the world. \nFestival Pass Includes\n\nAccess to all 12 film screenings events\nEntry to screenings at Contemporary Calgary\nA curated journey through powerful\, diverse queer cinema\nThe flexibility to build your own festival schedule\n\nWhy Get a Festival Pass?\nIf you’re planning to attend 6 or more screenings\, the Festival Pass offers the best value. \nDiscover new filmmakers\, support queer artists\, and be part of a vibrant community experience! \nSave 15% off with the EARLY BIRD FESTIVAL PASS – valid until MAY 1st\n\n\n\n\nFestival Line Up (Tickets):\nWEDNESDAY\, MAY 13th\, 2026:\nStar Walker – 6:30 PM\nFeature Film: Star Walker \nTHURSDAY\, MAY 14th\, 2026:\nThe Secret of Me – 6:30 PM\nShort Film: Narmook\nFeature Film: The Secret of Me \nWarla – 9:00 PM\nFeature Film: Warla \nFRIDAY\, MAY 15th\, 2026:\nNIÑXS – 6:30 PM\nShort Film: Snakeskin\nFeature Film: NIÑXS \nMeat The Movie – 9:00 PM\nFeature Film: Meat The Movie \nSATURDAY\, MAY 16th\, 2026:\nProgrammer’s Choice – 1:00 PM\nShort Films: 8 Short Films \nAround The World – 3:30 PM\nShort Films: 6 Sort Films \nA Place Where I Belong – 6:30 PM\nShort Film: Linger\nFeature Film: A Place Where I Belong \nThe Deepest Space In Us – 9:00 PM\nShort Film: Daphne and Pol\nFeature Film: The Deepest Space In Us \nSUNDAY\, MAY 17th\, 2026\nYouth / Family – 1:00 PM\nShort Film: 7 Short Films \nFirsts – 3:30 PM\nShort Film: 7 Short Films \nSally! – 6:30 PM\nShort Film: Lenceria Milagros\nFeature Film: Sally! \n\n\n\n\nHow It Works (Important)\nYour Festival Pass gives you access to all screenings—but you must reserve a ticket for each film you plan to attend. \nFor each screening:\n\nSelect “Festival Passholder (Free – Pass Required)”\nComplete checkout to secure your seat\n\nWhen Arriving at Venue\, you will Need:\n\nYour Festival Pass\nYour Screening Ticket(s)\n\nBoth will be scanned at entry. \nPlan Ahead\n\nEach screening is limited to 193 seats\nReservations are first come\, first served\nSome screenings may sell out\n\nWe strongly recommend reserving your tickets as early as possible.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/the-28th-annual-fairy-tales-queer-art-film-festival/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 St SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film,Non-Music Events,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260515T000000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260514T161146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T192639Z
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SUMMARY:Distortion on\, Distortion Off - Won't the Music Guide Your Hand? - Fundraiser for Jits
DESCRIPTION:ALL AGES ALT/ RIOT GRRLLL/ POP PUNK ACTS !!! at Loophole Coffee Bar!!\n• \nMedusas \nDisorderly Conduct \nMannequin Tits \nDeadringer \n•\nMAY 14TH\, THURSDAY\nDoors at 6pm\, Bands at 6:30pm\n$10 Cover fee \n• \nAll Ages
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/medusas-disorderly-conduct-mannequin-tits-deadringer/
LOCATION:LoopHole Coffee Bar\, 1040 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Pop Punk,Punk,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260515T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260515T233000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260407T182256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T160635Z
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SUMMARY:Dandy Brewing Presents Bloodshoot Bill (MTL)\, Poisin Sucker (WPG)\, Amy Nelson and droogaloo
DESCRIPTION:Dandy Brewing Presents Bloodshot Bill (MTL)\, Poisin Sucker (WPG)\, Amy Nelson and droogaloo \nWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club\n109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary\nhttp://thepalomino.ca/\n18+ with government issued identification\nWhen: Friday May 15\, 2026\nDoors: 8:00pm / Action 9:00pm\nAdmission: $20.00 advance at www.showpass.com\nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!! \nBloodshot Bill (Montreal)\nFrom his first self-released album in 2001\, through sixteen more\, over thirty singles\, and collaborations with the likes of King Khan\, Mark Sultan\, Jon Spencer\, Deke Dickerson\, and the 5.6.7.8’s\, Bloodshot Bill has parlayed his unique blend of rockabilly\, R&B and garage rock into feverishly prolific productions that tap into the very roots of mutant rock’n’roll. As his reputation has grown\, Bloodshot Bill has been deemed a rockabilly wildman\, a primitive\, a seminal punk\, a throwback to the wild ‘50s\, and the deranged spirit of psychobilly madness. His latest album\, Psyche-o-Billy\, which will be released on Goner Records on November 24\, 2023\, exudes raw energy and authenticity via a frenzied\, stripped down soundscape that defies all rules and descriptions. \nA giant in the rockabilly/sleaze underworld\, thrilling crowds around the world for over two decades! \n“like Roy Orbison with a head injury” – John Waters. \nhttps://www.bloodshotbill.com\nhttps://bloodshotbill.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/bloodshotbill \nPoisin Sucker (Winnipeg)\nRaw’n’Trashy Garage Rock\nhttps://poisonsuckers.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/poisonsuckers \nAmy Nelson\nTumbleweed Psychedelic Garage Blues\nhttps://amynelsonmusic.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/amyflyingakite \ndroogaloo\nPuck Slapping Maple Sucker\nhttps://www.instagram.com/droogaloo \nDandy Brewing\nLtd. SMALL BATCH BEER 𝕰𝖘𝖙 2014\nhttps://thedandybrewingcompany.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/dandybrewing
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/dandy-brewing-presents-bloodshoot-bill-mtl-poisin-sucker-wpg-amy-nelson-and-droogaloo/
LOCATION:Palomino\, 109 7 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Blues,RnB,Rock,Rockabilly,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260516T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260324T182901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T182901Z
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SUMMARY:ILLUSTRATE THE PAST: USING PHOTOGRAPHS AND TEXTS
DESCRIPTION:Bring the past to life through traditional hand sketching using photography as a reference! This workshop\, led by artist Karen Jeane Mills\, will guide you through the theory and practice of transforming photos into hand sketches. You can expect an emphasis on local history\, Calgary art traditions\, and respectful representation while you explore a new\, old art style! All materials are provided. \nInspired to explore Calgary through new eyes? Pick up a copy of any of the maps on display from the gift shop and prepare to get to know the city in a whole new way! Registration also includes museum admission\, so feel free to explore the current exhibit\, Mapping History: The Calgary Atlas Projectbefore the walk. \nThis is a FREE event. Registration is required.\nMay 16\n1:00-3:30 pm
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/illustrate-the-past-using-photographs-and-texts/
LOCATION:Lougheed House\, 707 13 Ave SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2R 0K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Non-Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260516T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260517T000000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260514T162653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T192639Z
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SUMMARY:Bullmastiff Presents All Ages Bill at #1 Legion
DESCRIPTION:Who: Bullmastiff // Solace // Wack // Fulltit \nWhen: May 16th – 5:30 PM doors / 6:00 PM bands \nWhere: Royal Canadian Legion #1 \nTickets: $10 at the door \nAll Ages
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/bullmastiff-presents-all-ages-bill-at-1-legion/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion Branch #1\, 116 7 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Punk,Punk Rock,Rock,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260516T233000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260514T175120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T175120Z
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SUMMARY:Danny Brown
DESCRIPTION:Danny Brown is known for his high-energy performances\, sharp lyricism\, and genre-pushing approach to hip-hop. The Detroit rapper brings his unmistakable live show to Calgary for one night only at The Palace Theatre. \nDate: Saturday\, May 16th\, 2026 \nDoors: 7:00PM \n18+ only with valid government issued ID \n 
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/danny-brown/
LOCATION:The Palace Theatre\, 219 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Hip Hop,Rap,Rap,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260516T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260516T233000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260407T182511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T160455Z
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SUMMARY:CHEER\, BITTER//WASHED\, THEE CANADIAN DISPATCH
DESCRIPTION:CHEER\, BITTER//WASHED\, THEE CANADIAN DISPATCH \nWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club\n109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary\nhttp://thepalomino.ca/\n18+ with government issued identification\nWhen: Saturday May 16\, 2026\nDoors: 8:00pm / Action 9:00pm\nAdmission: $16.00 advance at www.showpass.com\nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!! \nCHEER\nPsychedelic Prog Rock\nhttps://cheertheband.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/cheertheband \nBITTER//WASHED\nPsych Garage Punk\nhttps://bitterwashed.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/bitter_washed \nTHEE CANADIAN DISPATCH\nExperimental Garbage Surf\nhttps://www.instagram.com/thee_canadian_dispatch
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/cheer-bitter-washed-thee-canadian-dispatch/
CATEGORIES:18+,Progressive Rock,Psychedelic Rock,Punk,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260517T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260518T000000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260429T212430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T193327Z
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SUMMARY:ka lok Calgary Debut Show
DESCRIPTION:ka lok is an electronic alternative artist based out of Regina\, Saskatchewan.\n\nThey just released their debut album in February this year called Opium Boy.\n\nThey will play their first ever show in Calgary on May 17th\, Sunday\, with Calgary locals\, Tawni Bias\, St Cartier\, and Eager Age (I Am The Mountain duo group).\n\nTo listen to ka lok’s music\, visit: https://www.shazam.com/event/99bc39ac-2295-4865-89dc-b17ee81d697a\n\nFor more information about the show\, visit: https://indie.now/event/QLnEBRj981oigKAhaVX7
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/ka-lok-calgary-debut-show/
LOCATION:Blox Arts Centre\, 834 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Darkwave,Electronic,Experimental,Industrial,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260519T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260519T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260505T182205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T182205Z
UID:107394-1779195600-1779213600@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Arkells – Between Us City Takeover at Palomino
DESCRIPTION:Arkells – Between Us City Takeover at Palomino Smokehouse \nWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club\n109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary\nhttp://thepalomino.ca/\n18+ with government issued identification\nWhen: Tuesday May 19\, 2026 Doors: 7:00pm\nArtist presale / Wed\, Feb 18\, 2026\, 10:00 a.m. MST\nLive Nation presale / Thu\, Feb 19\, 2026\, 12:00 p.m. MST\nGeneral sale / Fri\, Feb 20\, 2026\, 10:00 a.m. MST\nhttps://www.ticketmaster.ca \nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!! \nArkells\nWhether they’re rocking stadiums\, making a beeline for the discotheque\, or gathering around the campfire\, the implicit message of Arkells is always the same: everyone is welcome here. Since the beginning\, Arkells have never wavered in their mission to be the house band that soundtracks the greatest nights of your life and provides emotional support in your darkest hours. And that communal spirit is reflected in an ever-evolving sound that hits all the perennial pleasure points—fusing the anthemic power of alt-rock\, the pulpit-shaking passion of vintage soul\, the off-the-cuff intimacy of singer-songwriter music\, the urbane edge of 21st-century indie\, and the futurist aesthetics of modern R&B. \nThanks to that eclectic ethos\, Arkells have continued to evolve\, while making everyone feel right at home. As one of the most heavily rotated acts on radio\, and all-time record holders of the JUNO Award for “Group of the Year\,” Arkells have extended their reach beyond borders by infiltrating all corners of pop culture; from global sports telecasts and top-tier video games to the stages of Coachella and Bonnaroo. But the band’s longevity is ultimately a function of their commitment to never coasting on past glories and to always live completely in the moment. Even through their impressive history together\, Arkells still approach every gig as an opportunity to prove themselves to the unconverted; as they’re fond of saying\, each time they take the stage\, “we understand the assignment.” The first rule of rock ‘n’ roll is to play every show like it’s your last—but as Arkells prove night after night\, it’s just as important to hold onto the unbridled energy and enthusiasm of your first. \nhttps://www.arkellsmusic.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/arkellsmusic \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/arkells-between-us-city-takeover-at-palomino/
LOCATION:Palomino\, 109 7 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Alternative Rock,Alternative Rock,Indie,Rock,Singer-songwriter
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260521T000000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260429T215244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T193359Z
UID:107269-1779303600-1779321600@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Béton Armé with Grotto\, Creeping Chill and Closetalkers
DESCRIPTION:Béton Armé with guests Grotto\, Creeping Chill and Closetalkers \nWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club\n109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary\nhttp://thepalomino.ca/\n18+ with government issued identification\nWhen: Wednesday May 20\, 2026\nDoors: 7:00pm / Action 8:00pm\nAdmission: $20.00 advance at www.showpass.com\nGeneral On-sale Date: Friday February 6\, 2026 @ 12pm MT\nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!! \nBéton Armé (Montreal)\nMontréal has always had an active music scene\, but it seems hard for bands to break out and reach wider audiences outside Canada. However\, when a band is able to break out\, they become the archetype for their respective sounds\, creating something entirely unique from familiar riffs and structures.Take VOIVOID’s sci-fi thrash and speed metal mutation from the 80s\, INEPSY’s motör-charged wasteland punk ‘n’ roll from the early 2000’s and now…BÉTON ARMÉ’s uplifting blend of Oi!\, punk and hardcore. While it seems most people are learning about the band through their recent tours—hitting cities in Europe\, USA\, Australia and Japan—they have been active since 2018\, meticulously dialing in their sound. \nInitially influenced by the skinhead scenes of France and Italy\, their new LP “Renaissance” borrows from sounds outside the subculture\, orchestrating harmonies to unite the punks\, skins and moshers. The comparison to L’INFANTERIE SAUVAGE is undeniable (they even cover “Les poings levés mais les poings liés”!) with odd song structures switching from slow melodies to fast punchy pogo beats. The Italian influence also still remains\, tapping into bands showcased on the “QUELLI CHE URLANO ANCHORA…” compilation (BASTA\, NABAT\, ROUGH\, etc…). However on this LP\, there is a subtle influence of early American hardcore bands\, adding more stomping rhythms and upping the pace of the songs. \nRenaissance is an excellent example of how a band can evolve their sound without losing the aspects that define them: razor sharps riffs\, unexpected disco drum syncopations and\, of course\, orchestral “Ohhhhhhs”. Every song verges on an anthem that will get stuck in your head for days. \nThis record truly is a “Renaissance”\, hopefully ushering in a new era of scene unity and positivity\, making you believe that together anything is possible. L’Union Fait La Force! – www.lavidaesunmus.com \nhttps://www.betonarmeband.com\nhttps://betonarmeoimtl.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/betonarme_514 \nGrotto (Toronto/Calgary)\nHardcore Punk\nhttps://serpentsgallery.bandcamp.com/album/sg06-grotto-targeted-solution \nCreeping Chill (Edmonton)\nD-Beat Hardcore\nhttps://creepingchill.bandcamp.com \nClosetalkers\nD-Beat Crust\nhttps://www.instagram.com/close.talkers\nhttps://neontasterecords.bandcamp.com/album/path-to-peace
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/beton-arme-with-grotto-creeping-chill-and-closetalkers/
LOCATION:Palomino\, 109 7 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Hardcore,Punk,Staff Picks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260520T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260520T233000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260303T193830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T193830Z
UID:105807-1779307200-1779319800@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Béton Armé with guests
DESCRIPTION:Béton Armé with guests \nWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club\n109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary\nhttp://thepalomino.ca/\n18+ with government issued identification\nWhen: Wednesday May 20\, 2026\nDoors: 7:00pm / Action 8:00pm\nAdmission: $20.00 advance at www.showpass.com\nGeneral On-sale Date: Friday February 6\, 2026 @ 12pm MT\nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!! \nBéton Armé (Montreal)\nMontréal has always had an active music scene\, but it seems hard for bands to break out and reach wider audiences outside Canada. However\, when a band is able to break out\, they become the archetype for their respective sounds\, creating something entirely unique from familiar riffs and structures.Take VOIVOID’s sci-fi thrash and speed metal mutation from the 80s\, INEPSY’s motör-charged wasteland punk ‘n’ roll from the early 2000’s and now…BÉTON ARMÉ’s uplifting blend of Oi!\, punk and hardcore. While it seems most people are learning about the band through their recent tours—hitting cities in Europe\, USA\, Australia and Japan—they have been active since 2018\, meticulously dialing in their sound. \nInitially influenced by the skinhead scenes of France and Italy\, their new LP “Renaissance” borrows from sounds outside the subculture\, orchestrating harmonies to unite the punks\, skins and moshers. The comparison to L’INFANTERIE SAUVAGE is undeniable (they even cover “Les poings levés mais les poings liés”!) with odd song structures switching from slow melodies to fast punchy pogo beats. The Italian influence also still remains\, tapping into bands showcased on the “QUELLI CHE URLANO ANCHORA…” compilation (BASTA\, NABAT\, ROUGH\, etc…). However on this LP\, there is a subtle influence of early American hardcore bands\, adding more stomping rhythms and upping the pace of the songs. \nRenaissance is an excellent example of how a band can evolve their sound without losing the aspects that define them: razor sharps riffs\, unexpected disco drum syncopations and\, of course\, orchestral “Ohhhhhhs”. Every song verges on an anthem that will get stuck in your head for days. \nThis record truly is a “Renaissance”\, hopefully ushering in a new era of scene unity and positivity\, making you believe that together anything is possible. L’Union Fait La Force! – www.lavidaesunmus.com \nhttps://www.betonarmeband.com\nhttps://betonarmeoimtl.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/betonarme_514 \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/beton-arme-with-guests/
LOCATION:Palomino\, 109 7 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Hardcore,Metal,Punk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260522T000000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260521T210841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T210841Z
UID:107829-1779390000-1779408000@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:FACT // Quiet Winter // Eye of Newt // Jairus Sharif
DESCRIPTION:All Ages Alt/ Post Rock Acts at Loophole Coffee Bar \n\nFACT\nQuiet Winter\nEye of Newt\nJairus Sharif\n\nWhen: Thursday\, May 21st – Doors 7 PM / Bands 8 PM \nWhere Loophole Coffee Bar \nTickets: $15 at the door \nAges: All Ages
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/fact-quiet-winter-eye-of-newt-jairus-sharif/
LOCATION:LoopHole Coffee Bar\, 1040 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Alternative Rock,Alternative Rock,Experimental,Rock,Staff Picks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260521T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260521T233000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260428T201724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T163419Z
UID:107224-1779391800-1779406200@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Kate & The Comets
DESCRIPTION:Musical collective Kate & The Comets bring their funk-soul fusion to the legendary King Eddy stage on May 21. \n  \nTickets are $20 in Advance & $25 at the door
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/kate-the-comets/
LOCATION:King Eddy\, 438 9 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Soul,Staff Picks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260521T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260521T233000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260407T182743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T163419Z
UID:106734-1779393600-1779406200@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Hard Charger\, Deathknell\, Divine Apprehension\, Narcissistic Necrosis
DESCRIPTION:Hard Charger\, Deathknell\, Divine Apprehension\, Narcissistic Necrosis \nWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club\n109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary\nhttp://thepalomino.ca/\n18+ with government issued identification\nWhen: Thursday May 21\, 2026\nDoors: 7:00pm / Action 7:30pm\nAdmission: $15.00 advance at www.showpass.com\nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!! \nHard Charger (Fredericton\, New Brunswick)\nNihilistic Rock n Roll\nhttps://hardcharger.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/hardcharger506 \nDeathknell\nMetal Charged Rockers\nhttps://deathknellpunk.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/deathknellpunk \nDivine Apprehension\nDeath Thrash\nhttps://www.instagram.com/divineapprehension \nNarcissistic Necrosis\nOne-man Deathgrind\nhttps://www.instagram.com/narcissisticnecrosis\nhttps://narcissisticnecrosisofficial.bandcamp.com
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/hard-charger-deathknell-divine-apprehension-narcissistic-necrosis/
LOCATION:Palomino\, 109 7 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Death Metal,Metal,Staff Picks,Thrash Metal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260522T233000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260407T182950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T163419Z
UID:106736-1779476400-1779492600@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:I am the Mountain\, The Vidos and Astrocaster
DESCRIPTION:I am the Mountain\, The Vidos and Astrocaster \nWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club\n109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary\nhttp://thepalomino.ca/\n18+ with government issued identification\nWhen: Friday May 22\, 2026\nDoors: 7:00pm / Action 8:00pm\nAdmission: $15.00 advance at www.showpass.com\nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!! \nI am the Mountain\nSoulful Indie Rock\nhttps://iamthemountain.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/iamthemountain.ca \nThe Vidos\nFuzzed-out\, funky soul.\nhttps://thevidos.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/thevidosband \nAstrocaster\nClassic Alternative Rock\nhttps://astrocaster.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/astrocaster_
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/i-am-the-mountain-the-vidos-and-astrocaster/
LOCATION:Palomino\, 109 7 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Alternative Rock,Indie,Indie Rock,Rock,Soul,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T000000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260521T211747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T211747Z
UID:107831-1779476400-1779494400@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Tim Olive // Quanset Hut // Char // Met Glass
DESCRIPTION:Experimental Acts: \n\nTim Olive\nQuanset Hut\nChar\nMet Glass\n\nWhere: Loophole Coffee Bar \nWhen: Friday\, May 22nd – 7PM \nTickets: $15 at the Door \nAges: All Ages
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/tim-olive-quanset-hut-char-met-glass/
LOCATION:LoopHole Coffee Bar\, 1040 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Experimental,Staff Picks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260522T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T000000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260521T205836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T205836Z
UID:107825-1779480000-1779494400@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:The Mahones 35th Anniversary Show
DESCRIPTION:The Mahones celebrate their 35th anniversary with a special tribute tour with the songs of Shane MacGowan from The Pogues & The Popes. \nWhen: Friday\, May 22nd – 8:00 PM \nWhere: Dickens YYC \nTickets: $30 Eventbrite \nAges: 18+
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/the-mahones-35th-anniversary-show/
LOCATION:Dickens\, 1000 9 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Punk,Punk Rock,Staff Picks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260505T183413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T163419Z
UID:107397-1779519600-1779537600@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:HANDS IN - Creating Together\, Leaving a Mark
DESCRIPTION:HANDS IN – Creating Together\, Leaving a Mark \nSaturday\, May 23\, 2026 \n1:00 pm – 6:00 pm \nAlcove Core \n244 7 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, AB\, T2P 0W6 \nWelcome to a creative gathering built around presence\, art\, and shared experience. Step into a warm\, human-centered hub where local artists bring the space to life through live painting\, conversation\, and the quiet rhythm of screen printing. Whether you are coming to donate\, observe\, or simply enjoy the atmosphere\, this is a space to experience creativity unfolding in real time. As the day winds down\, the energy shifts from observation to participation\, inviting guests to join the guided painting session and leave their own mark as part of a growing collective archive. \n– This event is hosted by HnB Archives\, please direct any event inquiries to\n(825) 712-6338.\n– All ages welcome\, No RSVP Required From 1 pm – 6 pm. \n-To register for the evening guided painting session\, click here!
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/hands-in-creating-together-leaving-a-mark/
LOCATION:Alcove Arts Centre\, 244 7 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Art,Non-Music Events,Staff Picks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T233000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260505T174324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T163419Z
UID:107391-1779559200-1779579000@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:East Town Get Down
DESCRIPTION:CALGARY\, AB (MAY 4\, 2026) — On Saturday\, May 23\, International Avenue transforms into a six-block immersive cultural hub as East Town\, Get Down (ETGD) returns for its seventh year. Combining high-caliber independent music with authentic international cuisine\, ETGD remains Calgary’s most affordable and senses-filling festival experience. \nRunning from 6 p.m. to midnight\, the festival offers a curated journey through nearly every genre imaginable\, paired with $5 plates of world-class food and $5 Sea Change beer. \nThe 2026 Final Lineup \nThis year’s eclectic roster features a blend of acclaimed national acts and local gems: \n\nHeadliners: The Besnard Lakes (Montreal)\, Art d’Ecco (Victoria)\, and Spencer Krug (Wolf Parade).\nFeatured Acts: Stuck (Chicago)\, CG Tears (Chad VanGaalen and friends)\, Concrete Vehicles (formerly Computer)\, Arlo Maverick\, Kacy Lee Anderson\, and Miesha and the Spanks.\nThe Full Roster: (Un)decided\, 2 Litre Superpunk\, 36?\, Adeoluwa\, Autonomous Apes\, Bennett Mitchell\, Brock Geiger\, Crystal Eyes\, D-Day Lewis\, The Dust Collectors\, Elbow Kiss\, Galacticas\, Ghost Factory\, High School Track Meet\, Hair Control\, Jaiden Riley and the Crybabies\, King of Foxes\, Laura Hickli\, Maclayne\, Mallory Chipman\, Minot\, Paris Pick\, Perra Pinball\, 1973\, Polo Sho\, Prana Tricks\, Rebel Grrrlz\, Shy Friend\, Taurus Ranch Band\, Veronica Raine\, and Witch Victim.\n\n“We are delighted to be in our seventh year of providing one of the most unique music festivals in Canada\,” says Alison Karim-McSwiney\, Executive Director of INTL Avenue BRZ. “Where else but International Avenue can you enjoy terrific live independent music while exploring food and culture from around the world? During these inflationary times\, we are especially proud to keep the festival affordable with $5 food plates and $5 craft beer.” \nEvent Details: \n\nWhat: East Town\, Get Down Independent Music and Food Festival\nWhen: Saturday\, May 23\, 2026 | 6 p.m. – Midnight\nWhere: International Avenue (17 Ave SE\, Calgary)\, spanning six blocks.\nTickets/Info: etgd.ca\n\nVenues: Pacific Hut Filipino Restaurant\, Paradise Lanes Bowling Alley\, Bravo Restaurant\, TG Juice Bar\, Massawa Eritrean Restaurant\, Border Crossing\, Saigon Chef Vietnamese Restaurant\, Kokonut Kove Pub\, Maane’s Bistro and 32nd Street Park. \nWristbands can be purchased at easttowngetdown.ca or ETGD.ca.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/east-town-get-down/
LOCATION:Border Crossing Pub\, 1814 36 St SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Post-Punk/Art Rock,Punk,Rock,Rock/Punk,Staff Picks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260505T192046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T163419Z
UID:107395-1779570000-1779570000@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:NEVERAFTERS HOUSE SESSIONS - Cody Garth\, Nevera\, Pink Machine
DESCRIPTION:The first NEVERAFTERS event of 2026! \nWith: Cody Garth\, Nevera\, and Pink Machine \nWhere: Tubby’s Bar 100A\, 1210 8th Street SW Calgary\, Alberta \nhttps://tubbybar.com/ \n18+ with Government Issued ID \nWhen: Saturday\, May 23\, 2026 \nDoors open 9pm – Till late! \nNo cover\, it’s free! \nNEVERA\, winner of the 2025 The Womp Music Festival’s DJ competition\, brings NEVERAFTER HOUSE SESSIONS to Tubby’s Bar on Saturday\, May 23rd. She is accompanied by Calgary’s iconic DJs\, including Cody Garth and DJ Pink Machine. NEVERAFTERS HOUSE SESSIONS brings a mesmerizing atmosphere with tech house\, techno\, along with other variations of deep house and DJ curated sound. Come on down to Tubby’s at 9pm to experience an awesome event to indulge in some immersive music (and hot dogs)!!! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/neverafters-house-sessions-cody-garth-nevera-pink-machine/
LOCATION:Tubby’s\, 1210 8 St SW\, Calgary\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Disco,Electronic,House,Staff Picks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260524T020000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260520T203421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T163419Z
UID:107793-1779570000-1779588000@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:SLAB RABID // M3RYKAT8ASHL3Y B2B TREXX // LUQA // SKULLDOG // TELKIN // RSGF // CGSW
DESCRIPTION:Missingno Presents Triple Finish at Skunkworks Distillery \nWhen: Saturday\, May 23rd @ 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM \nTickets: $10 online / $15 at the door \n18+ \nLineup: \nCGSW // RSGF // Telkin // Skulldog // Luqa // M3rykat8Ashl3y B2B Trexx // Slab Rabid \n 
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/slab-rabid-m3rykat8ashl3y-b2b-trexx-luqa-skulldog-telkin-rsgf-cgsw/
LOCATION:Skunkworks Distillery\, 4009 4 Street SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 2W4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Electronic,Experimental,Hip Hop,Staff Picks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260528T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260529T000000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260521T210311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T160213Z
UID:107827-1779996600-1780012800@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Hover Horse with Hangman Pencil Co.
DESCRIPTION:Punk-rock-meets-country band Hover Horse joins forces with monsters of folk Hangman Pencil Co. at the legendary King Eddy on May 28. \nWhen: May 28th\, 2026 – 7:30 PM \nWhere: King Eddy \nTickets: $20 online \nAges: 18+
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/hover-horse-with-hangman-pencil-co/
LOCATION:King Eddy\, 438 9 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Country,Country Rock,Folk,Folk/Country,Punk,Staff Picks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260528T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260529T020000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260506T222237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T160213Z
UID:107425-1780005600-1780020000@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:BTR Season 1 | Ep. 1 W/ ALDOBANDO\, Truth Jahfire and Si
DESCRIPTION:Commonwealth. Thursday\, May 28th. Jersey Club\, Baile Funk\, Miami Bass\, Trap and More. With ALDOBANDO\, Truth Jahfire and Si. Doors open 10PM. \n\n\n\n\nBTR: Break The Rules is a high-energy night for people tired of the same predictable rap and Top 40 club nights. Expect underground sounds\, internet edits\, hard remixes\, and genres like Jersey Club\, Baile Funk\, trap\, Miami bass\, UKG\, Afro-EDM\, and more. More than just a party\, this is a space for people who are ahead of the curve\, the ones who want better music\, better energy\, and a crowd that actually wants to turn up. \nBE THERE. BREAK THE RULES.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/btr-season-1-ep-1-w-aldobando-truth-jahfire-and-si/
LOCATION:Commonwealth\, 731 10 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Afrobeats,EDM,Electronic,Hip Hop,Rap,Staff Picks,Trap
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260529T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260528T173901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T211107Z
UID:108060-1780084800-1780084800@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:The Ashley Hundred\, Sam Singer (Winnipeg)\, Kue Varo (folk duo set)
DESCRIPTION:The Ashley Hundred\, Sam Singer (Winnipeg)\, Kue Varo (folk duo set) \nWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club\n109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary\nhttp://thepalomino.ca/\n18+ with government issued identification\nWhen: Friday May 29\, 2026\nDoors: 8:00pm / Action 9:00pm\nAdmission: $16.00 advance at www.showpass.com\nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!! \nThe Ashley Hundred\nIndie\, Psych\, Folk\, R&B\nhttps://theashleyhundred.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/theashleyhundred \nSam Singer (Winnipeg)\nAlternative\, Indie\, Folk\, Rock\nhttps://sam-singer.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/samsinger20 \nKue Varo\nAlternative Prairie Art Pop Rock\nhttps://kuevaro.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/kuevaro \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/the-ashley-hundred-sam-singer-winnipeg-kue-varo-folk-duo-set-2/
LOCATION:Palomino\, 109 7 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Alternative Pop,Alternative Rock,Folk,Indie,Indie Folk,Pop,Rock,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260530T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260531T000000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260528T165107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T165107Z
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SUMMARY:2 Litre Superpunk
DESCRIPTION:2 Litre Superpunk return from tour to do a show at the Rockshop. \nWith friends \n\nAstrocaster\n90s Winona\nShorts\n\nWhere: Rockshop \nDoors: 5:30 PM \nTickets: $10 Here \nAges: All Ages
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/2-litre-superpunk/
LOCATION:Rock Shop YYC\, 328 10 Street NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2N 1V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Alternative Rock,Pop Punk,Punk,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260530T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260531T000000
DTSTAMP:20260615T015208
CREATED:20260528T164328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T164328Z
UID:108047-1780165800-1780185600@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday Uprising Album Release Show with Glitter Glue // Another Time Around // What's The Plan?
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Uprising Album Release Show \nwith support from: \n\nGlitter Glue\nAnother Time Around\nWhat’s The Plan\n\nWhen: Saturday May 30th // Doors – 6:30 PM // Bands – 7:00 PM \nWhere: The Blox YYC \nTickets: $11 at the door \nAges: All Ages \n 
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/tuesday-uprising-album-release-show-with-glitter-glue-another-time-around-whats-the-plan/
LOCATION:Blox Arts Centre\, 834 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Hard Rock,Pop Punk,Punk,Punk Rock,Rock,Rock/Punk,Staff Picks
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