Stampede Pancake Breakfast at Contemporary Calgary

Thursday, July 11
9AM-12PM | Front Plaza

From 9 AM until 12PM with the help of the Calgary Stampede Batter Boys and Western Welcome, we will be rustling up a free traditional breakfast of pancakes and sausage, although donations are encouraged to support the art of community building which we bring to life year round here at Contemporary Calgary. 

All those cowpokes joining us on July 11th are also encouraged to step inside and explore our Stampede exhibition, The Wagon Burner and Other Stories, available to view for free from 9 AM to 12 PM. The exhibition features newspaper clippings from the Library of Congress, montages of Western films, and posters from the Calgary Stampede.

Additionally, live music and drop-in art activities will be happening in the front plaza for the duration of the breakfast.

FREE to the public. Donations welcome.

Stampede Breakfast at Contemporary Calgary is generously supported by

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The First Flip
Stampede Breakfast at Contemporary Calgary

Friday, July 14th | 10 AM-12 PM

On July 14th we are inviting the community of Calgary to saddle up and join Contemporary Calgary at our first flip - for 100 Years, pancakes have become a foundational cornerstone of community building within neighbourhoods across Calgary, flapjacks and maple syrup bringing cowpokes together for generations, and we could not be more excited to join the tradition of hosting a Stampede Pancake Breakfast and welcoming our neighbours to join us.

From 10 AM until 12 PM with the help of the Calgary Stampede Batter Boys, we will be rustling up a free traditional breakfast of pancakes and sausage, although donations are encouraged to support the art of community building which we bring to life year round here at Contemporary Calgary. 

All those cowpokes who join us on July 14th are also encouraged to view our current exhibitions, including Ksahkomiitapiiks, Diane Arbus, and Carol Sawyer.

Contemporary Calgary is also excited to display a special collection of saddles from the Calgary Stampede Archives which, each one being a unique example of Western craftsmanship, and most importantly each saddle having been used by a trailblazer within the City of Calgary.

FREE to the public. Donations welcome.

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Exhibition Opening x FREE First Thursdays

The Art & Story of Stampede Saddles

Thursday, July 6, 2023 | 5:00-9:00 PM

Please join Contemporary Calgary in celebration of The Art & Story of Stampede Saddles, an exhibition featuring pieces from The Calgary Stampede Archives, presented in partnership with our friends from The Calgary Stampede.

This exhibition opening is presented in collaboration with FREE First Thursdays! Explore our galleries, discover YYC/LRT Free Art Thursdays, enjoy thoughtfully crafted beverages by Sugar Water Bar, international cuisines by Healthy Baby and music by DJ PressPlay. 

FREE with registration.

This is an all-ages event.
Food and beverage will be available for purchase.

The Art & Story of Stampede Saddles

July 6 - July 30, 2023

Contemporary Calgary is pleased to present The Art & Story of Stampede Saddles.

Saddles come in many different styles, shapes and sizes. They can be practical, for hard work on the ranch, impressive works of art, and everything in between. Each has its own character and story and was manufactured by both local saddle makers like Riley & McCormick, or further afield like Hamley & Co.

These eight saddles, on loan from the Calgary Stampede Collection & Archives, represent a range of time periods and stories, from the very first Stampede in 1912 to almost the present day. 

Free First Thursday Partners

YYC/LRT: Free Art Thursdays

This program is part of the YYC/LRT:Community Based Art as Community Development study. Those attending this event may choose to participate in a study exploring the role of art in community development. This would involve completing a questionnaire and including your art as data in the study. The Cojoint Faculties Research Ethics Board has approved this study (REB22-1227). For more information please email jreiserm@ucalgary.ca.

Visit Free Art Thursdays at YYC/LRT on the first Thursday of every month

February - July, 2023
5:00 – 9:00 pm

Corner 10th St and 8th Ave SW

Sugar Water Bar

Kyo-Jean Chung started Sugar Water in 2015 as a way of exploring his love for finely crafted cocktails. He has a curiosity for powerful elixirs that percolate ideas and bring people to common ground. His knack for befriending talented people in all realms of culinary arts, mixology, and event planning helps him cultivate fresh ideas and inspired service. He has managed to find the perfect balance between friendliness, professionalism, and lightness throughout his life as an entrepreneur.

Healthy Baby

Founded and operated by Rashad Ali and Kenneth Persson, Healthy Baby is a fast and casual comfort food pop up. We’re focused on creating unpretentious and delicious sandwiches, snacks and street food right here in Calgary. Healthy Baby specializes in Trinidadian and Caribbean food, but you’ll also find us dabbling in all forms of international cuisines. You never know where Healthy Baby will be cooking from next!

DJ PressPlay

DJ PressPlay has been performing in cultural events, city festivals, and YYC night clubs for nearly a decade. His focus is dropping vinyl—keepin’ it old school—surging that delicious funk from our past! DJ PressPlay pours the hot sauce in that boogie! Come get your groove on and if you like Hot Sauce Boogie’s vibe, pick up your swag at Cabcity.ca.

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