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Blue Sky City vs. 30% Vacancy
The 'Blue Sky City' rebrand cost $4.8 million. It describes a Calgary that exists in economic development pitch decks. The Calgary that exists on the ground is more complicated, more interesting, and considerably more conflicted.
OpinionOur Music Scene Doesn't Need Permission
Every few years, someone from Toronto or Vancouver writes an article expressing surprise that Calgary has a music scene. The tone is always the same — a mix of condescension and genuine discovery.
OpinionInglewood vs. East Village vs. Beltline
Every city has a neighbourhood argument. Calgary's version is quieter but no less real: Inglewood, East Village, and the Beltline are the three neighbourhoods most actively competing for the title of Calgary's cultural centre.
This Week in Calgary
Curated picks from our events desk
MAY 16 Today 4th Street Night Market
Central Memorial Park, Beltline · 5–10 PM Free
JUN 5 Calgary Medieval Faire
Millarville Racetrack (Millarville, AB) · 10 AM–6 PM $25–$40
JUN 6 Calgary Ukrainian Festival
Acadia Recreation Complex, 240 90 Ave SE · 11 AM–7 PM $10–$15
JUN 6 The Black and White Ball (Decidedly Jazz)
Hotel Arts, 119 12 Ave SW · 7 PM–midnight $75–$150
JUN 7 Lilac Festival
4th Street SW (Mission district) · 10 AM–6 PM Free
JUN 8 The Guess Who
Scotiabank Saddledome · 7:30 PM From $49
JUN 11 Wintersleep
Palace Theatre · 8:00 PM From $35
JUN 17 Sled Island Music & Arts Festival
30+ venues citywide · Shows noon–2 AM Discovery Pass ~$99; single shows vary
Everything Worth Doing, March Through August
Calgary's 2026 event calendar is stacked — arena farewell concerts, major festival seasons, theatre premieres, Broadway tours, and enough neighbourhood events to fill every weekend.
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