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Ponoka Annual Parade

Jun 26, 2026 Ponoka

The Ponoka Annual Parade is a long-standing community celebration in central Alberta, featuring a vibrant display of street pageantry, floats, and local festivities. Held in June, the event brings together residents and...

Community Parade Alberta +4

Drag Queen Bingo

Jun 26, 2026 Orillia

Hosted by the Haus of Devereaux at the Orillia Public Library, this 19+ event features six rounds of bingo, high camp entertainment, and light refreshments.

Drag Bingo +4

Escapade Music Festival

Jun 26, 2026 Ottawa

The 2026 Escapade Music Festival was a major electronic music event held in Ottawa, Ontario. Celebrating its 10th-anniversary edition, the festival took place on June 26 at the RA Centre, featuring performances...

Electronic Music Edm +5

Trio on the Mountain

Jun 26, 2026 Kimberley, East Kootenay

Trio on the Mountain is a fundraising concert held at the summit of Kimberley Alpine Resort in British Columbia. Organized by the East Kootenay Foundation for Health and the Cranbrook-Kimberley Hospice Society,...

Charity Event Concert +4

Unveiling of ‘Together We Thrive’ murals

Jun 25, 2026 Hope

The unveiling of the ‘Together We Thrive’ murals in Hope, British Columbia, took place on June 25, 2026. This community celebration featured the debut of two large-scale public artworks by Coast Salish...

Indigenous Art Murals +6

Daybreak Alberta in Drumheller

Jun 25, 2026 Drumheller

A special recording of CBC’s Daybreak Alberta took place at the Drumheller Public Library as part of the 'Out Your Way' series. The 90-minute program showcased the badlands community through conversations with...

Radio Show Community +5

Electric Mermaid Live Reads

Jun 24, 2026 Port Alberni

Electric Mermaid Live Reads is a recurring literary and performance series held in Port Alberni, British Columbia. The June 2026 edition features a spoken word session and an open mic segment at...

Spoken Word Literature +5

Sudbury’s St-Jean festivities

Jun 2-24, 2026 Sudbury

Sudbury’s St-Jean festivities include a collaborative art exhibition featuring works by secondary school students from across the Greater Sudbury area. Held at the Centre de santé communautaire du Grand Sudbury, the display...

Art exhibition Youth Art +5

North Thompson Museum & Archives Annual Demonstration Day

Jun 23, 2026 Barriere

North Thompson Museum & Archives Annual Demonstration Day was held on June 23, 2026, at Barriere Museum in Barriere. Organized by the Barriere & District Heritage Society, the heritage education event brought...

Heritage Museum +4

Gilea Dance Celebration

Jun 22, 2026 Kelowna

The Gilea Dance Celebration is the Gilea Dance Academy’s Season Finale Dance Presentation, showcasing dancers from beginners to advanced levels. Held at the Mary Irwin Theatre in Kelowna, British Columbia, the event...

Dance Performance +3

Duncan Pride Parade

Jun 21, 2026 Duncan

The Duncan Pride Parade is a vibrant community celebration of love and diversity held in Duncan, British Columbia. The event features a colorful parade through the city streets followed by an afternoon...

Pride Lgbtq +5

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Jun 21, 2026 Lethbridge

National Indigenous Peoples Day in Lethbridge is a community-focused celebration held annually on June 21 at the Lethbridge Public Library. Organized by Reconciliation Lethbridge, the event honors the heritage and achievements of...

Indigenous Culture First Nations +8

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