Contrasts: Chamber Music Festival
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June 2, 5, 9 & 11
Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, University of Calgary
The University of Calgary Department of Music presents the Contrasts Chamber Music Festival. The festival gives small groups of performers and their audiences an intimate, shared musical experience through chamber music. www.ucalgary.ca/events
Old School Festival
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June 4 – 13
Arrata Opera Centre
Kick off your summer with Mob Hit’s 10-day festival of film, music, theatre and partying, old school style!
CJSW Concerts at Olympic Plaza
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Select Saturday evenings in June,
July and August
Olympic Plaza
Check out free concerts in Olympic Plaza on Saturday evenings this summer courtesy of local radio station CJSW 90.9FM. Scheduled dates include June 6, June 20, July 4 and August 15 – check the website for more details.
IGNITE!:
Calgary’s Festival
for Emerging Artists
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June 11 – 13
Pumphouse Theatre
Sage Theatre’s fifth annual IGNITE!: Calgary’s Festival for Emerging Artists features new plays, dance, music, visual art and multidisciplinary endeavors, all created by up-and-coming artists.
Greek Festival
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June 19 – 21
Spruce Drive & Bow Trail, across from Shaganappi Golf Course
The Hellenic Society of Calgary shares their culture through the Greek tradition of festival, complete with music, dance, wine, food and good friends. www.calgaryhellenic.com
Calgary Jazz Festival
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June 22 – 28
Various venues in Calgary
Celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, the Calgary Jazz Festival features over 60 groups from all genres of jazz, blues and world music performing in clubs, concert halls and free on Stephen Avenue and in Olympic Plaza.
Sled Island Music Festival
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June 24 – 27
Various venues in Calgary
An annual independent multi-venue music and arts festival showcasing emerging and established local and international talent alike during a four-day celebration of independent music and art that makes truly revelatory shows more commonplace in Alberta.
www.sledisland.comRoyal Canadian Academy of Arts
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June 25 – 28
Various venues in Calgary
Artists and practitioners from across the country will converge for a 4-day festival of arts and culture, including an opening-night reception at ArtCentral, gallery hops all over the city, a new music premiere at the Grand Theatre and more! Nearly every event is open to the public. www.rca-arc.ca
