Event Calendar

Family Outdoor Play provides families with activities in local parks throughout the summer!  Look for the brightly colored tents. These programs are a partnership between Building Brains Together, Family Centre, Holy Spirit School Division-Families First Team, Lethbridge Public Library, Lethbridge School Division-Family Support Team and YMCA. 

UPSIDE DOWNTOWN: Concerts + Art on Rotary Square, Casa
Thursdays, July 3 - August 28, 5pm to 7pm
Cash Bar
FREE

This Thursday:

CHS Battle of the Bands (Pre-show starting at 4:45pm)

Veronica Raine

The Decadent Phase

Food Truck : La Gloria

Artist Bios:

Veronica Raine:

Veronica Raine is a singer/songwriter  known for her heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies. Veronica has cultivated a distinctive musical style that blends folk, pop, and indie elements.

The Decadent Phase:

Formed in 2017 in Lethbridge, Alberta, the Decadent Phase brings a fresh take on psychedelic rock, infusing elements of folk music and progressive rock. Drawing influence from CSNY, the Beatles, and Jethro Tull, as well as Blind Melon, Blitzen Trapper, and other modern psychedelic acts, the Decadent Phase brings a vibrant enthusiasm and energy to the stage

Consisting of James Swinney (vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica), Tyler Eresman (lead guitar), Isaac Neufeld (percussion, vocals), Josh Horz (keys, guitar, vocals), and Keely Evanoff (bass), the Phase maintains a sense of humour and lyrical wit while discussing major modern concerns in both their punchy character pieces and multi-part epics. Their album "Let Them Eat Cake" self-titled EP was released in April 2025 and is available on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, and every major streaming platform.

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Weekly concerts on Rotary Square at Casa every Thursday night after work from 5pm - 7pm. Meet your friends, have a drink, grab a snack, and listen to local music in the downtown core.

While you’re visiting, explore the galleries inside Casa, as it is always FREE.

Continue your evening by visiting the many restaurants, bars and performance venues after the concert.
Upside Downtown 2025 Schedule:
July 3 – Veronica Raine + The Decadent Phase
July 10 - Makiisma
July 17 – Joce Reyome
July 24 – Joshua Beebe & The Forest Orchestra + Willy Big Bull & Wintercount
July 31 – John Wort-Hannam
Aug 7 – Nuela Charles
Aug 14 – Bailey Kate Band
Aug 21 – Richard Inman & The Western Canadian All-Stars
Aug 28 – Pop UP, Get DOWN (Dance Party 5pm – 10pm + Artist Market)
Shaela Miller + Guests
ADEQUATE!
Hippodrome

The Allied Arts Council is thankful to the Upside Downtown sponsors that support arts programming in Lethbridge: FACTOR, Spectrum Ale Co., WestCo Construction, Precon, Andrew Hilton, Anova Law Group, CIR Realty, Nectar Tattoo, Safeway, So Normal, Tourism Lethbridge, Warwick Printing. Media Sponsorship provided by CJOC 94.1, The Ranch and MyLethbridgeNow.Com 

If you like this event and other free arts programming supported by the AAC, consider donating here: https://bit.ly/AACDonate

We're delighted to announce the 2025 Centric Music Festival!

July 3, 2025, Music in the Country, at Venue of New Hope, 7 pm

July 4, 2025, Music in the Garden, at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, 7 pm

July 5, 2025 Pianos in Paris by Candlelight, at Casa, 7 pm

July 6, 2025 Rising Stars and Final Bows at Casa, 3 pm

You can purchase tickets here.

Our free concerts are at Festival Square at 12:00 p.m on July 3 and at 11:00 a.m. on July 4, 2025

NEW this year: Guided Soundwalk starting at Festival Square, July 4, 2025 at 1:30 pm.

We hope to see you there!

Free

An evening to explore the city’s public art in a fun and interactive way! This event is brought to you in partnership with Bike Lane, the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge, the Southern Alberta Art Gallery Maansiksikaitsitapiitsinikssin, and the Galt Museum & Archives Akaisamitohkanao’pa, offering a unique opportunity to experience art, movement, and community all in one ride.

The journey begins at the Galt Museum & Archives, where Bike Lane will provide complimentary bike inspections to ensure everyone is road ready. After a brief overview of the route and a discussion on cycling safety, participants will embark on the public art bike crawl, discovering murals, sculptures, and other artistic landmarks scattered throughout downtown and area.

The ride will cover approximately 6 to 10 kilometers at a relaxed pace. As we explore, there will be plenty of opportunities to pause, take in the artwork, and discuss its significance. We will have one extended stop halfway through the trip at Confluence by Darcy Logan and Aaron Hagan. The tour will conclude at Theoretically Brewing (TBC), where we’ll gather to reflect on our discoveries while enjoying a refreshing summer treat.

This event is open to all ages, children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Participants are required to bring their own bicycles, helmets, and safety gear, and it’s recommended to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. Please note that washrooms will not be available along the route.

To join the ride, advance registration is required, and tickets must be purchased at the Allied Arts Council at least two hours before the program starts.

Date & Time: Friday July 4 5:30 – 7:30 PM [Bike Lane complimentary inspections and tune ups 5:30-6:00pm, ride begins at 6:00pm]

Starting Point: Galt Museum & Archives (meet at the front of the building)

Come experience Lethbridge’s vibrant public art scene from a whole new perspective and enjoy a summer evening on wheels!

Interested in supporting local animal rescue efforts? Want to volunteer, foster, donate, or adopt? Join us for the third annual Rescue Fest, a one-stop shop opportunity to network with all the amazing animal rescue groups from the Lethbridge area.

Adoptable pets will be on-site, swag and merchandise fundraisers, food trucks, and more.

Lethbridge Animal Shelter at 2405 41 St N.

Join Us at Latin Fest After Dark: The White Party!
Get ready to dance the night away at the hottest Latin-themed party of the season!

🎵 Latin beats, live DJs, vibrant vibes
Dress Code: All White Everything

Bring your energy, your best white outfit, and let's make unforgettable memories. ¡Vamos a bailar!

This is an 18 years + event

#LatinFestAfterDark #WhitePartyVibes #AllWhiteEverything

Family Outdoor Play provides families with activities in local parks throughout the summer!  Look for the brightly colored tents. These programs are a partnership between Building Brains Together, Family Centre, Holy Spirit School Division-Families First Team, Lethbridge Public Library, Lethbridge School Division-Family Support Team and YMCA. 

Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, NEWSIES is the story of, Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies" who dreams of a better life far from the hardships of the street.  

UPSIDE DOWNTOWN - POP UP, GET DOWN
Concerts + Art on Rotary Square, Casa
Thursdays, July 3 – August 28, 5pm to 7pm
Cash Bar
FREE

This Thursday: Makiisma
Chinook High School Battle of the Bands Performers, preshow 4:45: Ukrainian Band
Food Truck Guest: Bakari

Having performed and toured as a violinist and vocalist with numerous bands over the past decade, Brown was no stranger to the music scene before the spring of 2017 when Makiisma, backed by a three-piece band, took shape.  As Makiisma, Brown, a lab technician by day, creates music infused with heartfelt passion. Topped with haunting vocals, soulful violin, and energetic keys, her music draws the listener in and leads them on a journey through the many dynamic shifts that are characteristic of her songs.  Makiisma’s unique song-writing and melodic intuitions have led the band to pen their own genre for their music; doom-folk.   Bringing together elements of the classical world with her passion for heavy, raw, expressive music Makiisma creates songs that lie somewhere between Portishead, Black Mountain, and death gospel artist Chelsea Wolfe.

Makiisma released her debut album ‘Lady Misery’ in March 2020. Visit http://makiisma.com

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Upside Downtown Concerts + Art 2025 Schedule
Weekly concerts on Rotary Square at Casa every Thursday night after work from 5pm - 7pm. Meet your friends, have a drink, grab a snack, and listen to local music in the downtown core. While you’re visiting, explore the galleries inside Casa, as it is always FREE.

JULY 3 - Veronica Raine, The Decadent Phase
JULY 10 - Makiisma
JULY 17 - Joce Reyome
JULY 24 - Joshua Beebe & The Forest Orchestra, Willy Big Bull & Wintercount
JULY 31 - John Wort-Hannam
AUGUST 7 - Nuela Charles
AUGUST 14 - Bailey Kate Band
AUGUST 21 - Richard Inman & The Western Canadian All-Stars
AUGUST 28 POP UP, GET DOWN 5pm until 10pm
Shaela Miller + Guests, ADEQUATE!, Hippodrome
A summer dance party with three bands, an art market, and we’re closing 8 Street!

This summer in The Gallery at Casa: Re:Turning the Stories, a community exhibition with over 40 local artists reflecting on their relationship to the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden and Nikkei cultural stories in southern Alberta.

Order an Upside Downtown 2025 concert t-shirt designed by Tatianna Cook from Nectar Fine Tattooing and printing by So Normal Print Shop by visiting http://artslethbridge.org

See all the arts events happening in Lethbridge here: http://yqlarts.ca

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The Allied Arts Council is thankful to the Upside Downtown sponsors that support arts programming in Lethbridge: FACTOR, Spectrum Ale Works, Westco Construction, Precon, Andrew Hilton, Anova Law Group, CIR Realty, Nectar Fine Tattoo, Safeway, So Normal Print Shop, Tourism Lethbridge, and Warwick Printing. Thank you to our media sponsors: CJOC, The Ranch, and MyLethbridgeNow.com.

If you like this event and other free arts programming supported by the AAC, consider donating here: https://bit.ly/AACDonate