Sled Island is back and running all week long! There are some great shows coming up IN THE BLOX for you and your closest friends to enjoy! 

Grab tickets for any show you want to see right here. Advance tickets are limited and guarantee a spot for any show. Tickets are available at the door for shows that aren’t sold out, but only while supplies last!

Sled Island Kick-Off w/ DRI HIEV, Little Destroyer, Yoo Doo Right, Ghostkeeper and more @ Commonwealth, 8:00pm, $12

Backxwash + Teebs + Suzi Analogue + Little Snake + Trash Magic + Sufyvn + SEULEMENT + State n Division @ Commonwealth, 8:30pm, $22

HomeSick + ra / sol + Carissa Gem @ Broken City Patio, 7:00pm, $10

Mares of Thrace + Vagina Witchcraft + Black Thunder + Chron Goblin @ Broken City, 8:30pm, $20

Maky Lavender + Teon Gibbs + Sinzere + Ill Human Nation @ Broken City Patio, 6:00pm, $10

R.A.P. Ferreira + Anthony OKS + Lowkita + JAMES NOBLE @ Broken City, 9:30pm, $15

Frankie and the Witch Fingers + Mahogany Frog + Holy Void + The Radiation Flowers + Double Rider @ Broken City, 8:30pm, $20

Ryan Bourne + Snake River + Crystal Eyes @ Broken City Patio, 7:00pm, $10

Control Top + Dead Fibres + Stuttr @ Broken City, 6:30pm, $20

Handsome Tiger, MYNXY, Kindacolt and Caylem Simeon @ Broken City Patio, 6:00pm, $12

Here in Calgary, we do things a little differently. Pride month is all June, but events for pride run until September in our beautiful city! 

Those events are still to come, so check back in as they do! 

Get ready, Calgary. Stampede 2022 is almost here! Tune in early July to get all the details on your Stampede experience IN THE BLOX. 

Check out what's happening this week in The BLOX

In and Around the Neighbourhood  - June 20, 2022

ReGrub’s (625 11th Ave SW) NØ BOOLSHIT Shake will dedicate the month of February for Black History Month. They’ve teamed up with Wings of Hope for Africa to ensure by empowering communities & share their developments of self-sufficiency programs to end poverty in Burundi and Rwanda, East Africa, and in Calgary, Canada. Stop in and grab a shake in support!

BLOX presents: Alpha House's Engaging Vulnerable Persons Workshop

Tuesday February 28th from 12:10-12:55pm @ 617 11th Ave SW

The Engaging Vulnerable Persons Training/Workshop breaks down common myths and misconceptions about homelessness and substance use. It offers skills and knowledge that provide individuals the information to better understand, ultimately helping remove biases and stigma to meaningfully engage with individuals experiencing homelessness with compassion and empathy. 

Finally, the workshop offers information on crisis intervention techniques and when these might be necessary to support greater confidence and safety for all interactions.

February 1st – 28th Meals on Wheels is back with their annual fundraiser, come try some delicious and new hot chocolate flavors from one of the BLOX contestants and support a good cause:

Stable (610 10th Ave SW) Cheeky Banana Hot Chocolate

Milano Coffee (602 11th Ave SW) Maple Taffy Delight

Sucre (1007 8th Street SW) Dulce Cheesecake

BIG returns for its 8th year! Music, arts and culture collide. Big experiences take over small spaces in Calgary's Beltline. From January 25-29, let's not hide from the cold, let's emerge into our community and celebrate Calgary.

Support local, drink, mingle and shop in this cool new underground location. Vendors will have a variety of music-related merchandise for sale.

When: Saturday, January 21, and Sunday, January 22, from 12-4pm
Where: The BIG Broken Basement - 617 11th Avenue SW
Cost: Pay what you can

Record collector's dreams come true! Join us to shop all things records, enjoy a drink, and mingle. To set up a table at this event, please contact rustyrecordscanada@gmail.com

When: Saturday, February 4 and Sunday, February 5, from 12-5 PM
Where: The BIG Broken Basement - 617 11th Avenue SW
Cost: Pay what you can

Come support local musicians as they get a chance to rock out, entertain and win some money! 8-10 bands play every Wednesday at Inner City Brewing. Email rock4dollars@gmail.com to sign your band up to play!

Check out the Rockin' 4 Dollar$ Instagram for more.

Calgary gets its only urban thermal spa, SKA! Located on 11ave, this unique indoor spa offers a variety of treatments from hydrotherapy, massages, facials and more. They opened their doors just in time to celebrate the New Year!

In and around The BLOX - January 2023

BIG Winter Classic This Month!

ROCK N' ROLL SWAP MEET

CCRAC AND THE BLOX PRESENT: SPINTERLAND

ROCKIN' 4 DOLLAR$

EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT

New Business - SKA