Royal Canadian Legion Calgary No. 1 Branch

RCW HOLIDAY SLAM!
2025-12-16 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton)
Get Ready for the RCW Holiday Slam!

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season at RCW Holiday Slam as we support local charities help the people of Calgary! Supporting: Veteran’s Foodbank, Brown Bag Lunches, Salvation Army, and Calgary Homeless Foundation.

Join us in person for an unforgettable holiday bash packed with excitement, fun, and good vibes. Whether you’re a fan or just looking for a cool way to celebrate the season, the RCW Holiday Slam is where you want to be. Don’t miss out on the action—bring your friends and make some awesome memories!

Buy Tickets at Eventbrite: RCW Holiday Slam Tickets, Tue, 16 Dec 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

Annual General Meeting
2025-12-07 12:00 - 14:00
Annual General Meeting
Dec 7, 2025
12pm Noon

Everyone is welcome to attend however you must be a Member in Good Standing if you wish to vote and/or run for a position on the Executive.

Real Canadian Wrestling
2025-11-28 19:00 - 22:00
RCW Remembering the Viking Lord
Come join us at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 for a night filled with epic battles and legendary warriors! This event is a tribute to the Viking Lord, showcasing their fearless spirit and powerful presence. Get ready to witness thrilling matches and intense showdowns as wrestlers from all over come together to honor the Viking Lord’s legacy. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening of excitement and entertainment!
Get your tickets from Eventbrite: RCW Remembering the Viking Lord Tickets, Fri, 28 Nov 2025 at 7:30 PM | Eventbrite

The Dust Collectors
2025-11-14 19:00 - 2025-11-15 01:00
We’re taking over both floors, upstairs and downstairs, blending folk, hip hop, and soul into one big vibe. It’s gonna be a smasher!
Get tickets at Eventbrite: LEGION #1 DOWNTOWN // SHOWCASE NIGHT TWO Tickets, Fri, Nov 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

Remembrance Day Service and Celebration
2025-11-11 09:00 - 18:00
Join us for our Remembrance Day Service and Celebration
as we pay tribute to the brave men and women
who served and sacrificed for our freedom.
Doors Open at 9am
Service begins at 10:15 am
Celebration begins immediately following the Service (approx 11:15am)
Music by Lindberg Express begins 11:30am

The War Brides Are Coming
2025-11-02 14:00 - 17:00
A play in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the war brides’ arrival in Canada and to support the Raise The Roof fundraiser.
Tickets $20 each. Available at the door or phone (403) 266-5752.

You Wouldn't Download a Party: A CJSW x Sled Island Halloween Bash
2025-10-31 20:00 - 2025-11-01 01:00
The CJSW x Sled Island Halloween Bash is back on Friday, October 31 at the #1 Royal Canadian Legion! You Wouldn’t Download a Party, but you would attend one, especially when it’s the best Halloween Party in the city!
Get your tickets at showpass: You Wouldn’t Download a Party: A CJSW x Sled Island Halloween Bash – #1 Royal Canadian Legion – Calgary – Oct 31, 2025 · Showpass
This is an 18+ event.

Poppy Campaign
2025-10-31 - 2025-11-12
Every year, from the last Friday of October to November 11, tens of millions of Canadians wear a Poppy as a visual pledge to honour Canada’s Veterans and remember those who sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy today.

October General Meeting
2025-10-19 13:00 - 14:00
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Real Canadian Wrestling
2025-10-18 19:00 - 22:00
RCW RISE OF LEGENDS NIGHT 2: CALGARY
Get ready for a night of non-stop action and excitement at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1! Join us for the second night of RCW RISE OF LEGENDS as top wrestlers battle it out in the ring. Witness epic showdowns, jaw-dropping moves, and unforgettable moments. Don’t miss out on this legendary event – grab your tickets now!
Witness your favorite wrestlers battle it out in the ring and experience the adrenaline-pumping action live! Don’t miss out on this epic event that promises to be unforgettable. Grab your tickets now and be part of the excitement!
Tickets at Eventbrite:RCW RISE OF LEGENDS NIGHT 2: CALGARY Tickets, Sat, 18 Oct 2025 at 7:30 PM | Eventbrite

The Oilfield Cribbage Bash 2
2025-10-03 11:30 - 13:30
Cribbage tournament will be held in the Olympic Lounge on Friday, Oct 3 beginning at 11:30am.
2 person teams. Registration includes Pizza Lunch, Drinks, Prizes.

X92.9 Xposure Presents: "So Look At The Bright Side" Album Release
2025-09-26 20:00 - 23:30
Calgary hip-hop artist The Blue will be performing at #1 Royal Canadian Legion supporting his new album “So Look At The Bright Side.”
Get your tickets at Eventbrite: X92.9 Xposure Presents: “So Look At The Bright Side” Album Release Tickets, Fri, Sep 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM | Eventbrite

Beer & Burgers
2025-09-26 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-19 11:00 - 14:00
Every Friday from 11AM to 2PM at the Heritage Café
$19.75
One burger and a 16oz draught

Real Canadian Wrestling
2025-09-25 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-24 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-25 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-28 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-06 18:00 - 21:00
Join us at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 for a night filled with thrilling wrestling matches and entertainment.
Witness your favorite wrestlers battle it out in the ring and experience the adrenaline-pumping action live! Don’t miss out on this epic event that promises to be unforgettable. Grab your tickets now and be part of the excitement!

Roof Fundraiser at Western Health
2025-08-23 11:00 - 14:00
Join us for a special community gathering with our partners Western Health to help raise funds for our roof repairs!

Spring Dart League
2025-06-25 11:00 - 15:30, 2025-06-18 11:00 - 15:30, 2025-06-11 11:00 - 15:30, 2025-06-04 11:00 - 15:30, 2025-05-28 11:00 - 15:30
Spring Dart League held in the Olympic Lounge Wednesdays from 11-3:30 April 2 to June 25.
Registration closed as the session is fully subscribed.

Sled Island and Servus Present: Horse Jumper of Love + guests
2025-06-21 21:00 - 2025-06-22 00:00
Horse Jumper of Love
From contemplative slowcore to melodic indie rock, Horse Jumper of Love has covered miles of sonic ground across five albums. They wear their influences on their sleeves as well, whether opening for Duster’s reunion tour or creating a fuzzed out Smashing Pumpkins cover. Latest album Disaster Trick hoodwinks listeners with intimate songs awash with shoegaze heaviness.
About Sled Island:
Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary, Alberta that brings together a community of music, comedy and art with nearly 30,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information, visit SledIsland.com.
Upon entering a festival venue, the passholder agrees to being photographed, filmed or recorded in that venue, and agrees to the publication, reproduction, distribution and broadcast of all photographs, video or other recordings of the passholder’s voice or likeness without further notice or compensation in any publicity, advertisement or other publication carried-out by, or on behalf of, Sled Island and in perpetuity in any manner and media whatsoever, including print, broadcast or internet.
Everyone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Island. All festival attendees must abide by Sled Island’s safer spaces and inclusion policy and agree to the code of conduct, which can be found at SledIsland.com/SaferSpaces.
Sled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).

Sled Island and Servus Present: Xiu Xiu + Guests
2025-06-20 21:00 - 2025-06-21 00:00
Xiu Xiu
Constantly shapeshifting around frontperson Jamie Stewart, Xiu Xiu has plumbed the depths of experimental noise rock over decades and continents.
Xiu Xiu (pronounced “shoo shoo”) was formed in 2002 and quickly established its confrontational approach on the debut LP Knife Play, including despairing lyrics, clanging percussion, a variety of instruments and multimedia storytelling. The emotional follow-up album A Promise explored the border between music and non-music, layering Stewart’s Reznor-esque vocals over a cacophony of audio experiments and surprising melodies.
Each release in the years since has been a fearless jump into new sonic territory. 2004’s Fabulous Muscles created waves of synthpop, while 2010’s Dear God, I Hate Myself experimented with chiptune sounds engineered with a Nintendo DS. They released a tribute album of Twin Peaks tracks in 2016 and described 2017’s Forget as their “most direct engagement with pop music,” which is just the tip of the iceberg of their vast discography.
Between this dizzying flurry of albums, the band has relentlessly toured the world, collaborated with Mitski, and gigged alongside acts like Deerhoof and Sun Ra Arkestra. They performed an extended audio piece at the Guggenheim Museum in 2019, and in 2023, Stewart published a brazenly vulnerable memoir entitled Anything That Moves.
Their latest album, 13″ Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips, is a chaotic storm of psychedelia that explores the idea of “interesting uselessness.” It’s also proof that fourteen albums and 20+ years in, Xiu Xiu’s noisy exploration — from post-punk universes to danceable queer pop over kosmische rhythms — is far from over.
About Sled Island:
Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary, Alberta that brings together a community of music, comedy and art with nearly 30,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information, visit SledIsland.com.
Upon entering a festival venue, the passholder agrees to being photographed, filmed or recorded in that venue, and agrees to the publication, reproduction, distribution and broadcast of all photographs, video or other recordings of the passholder’s voice or likeness without further notice or compensation in any publicity, advertisement or other publication carried-out by, or on behalf of, Sled Island and in perpetuity in any manner and media whatsoever, including print, broadcast or internet.
Everyone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Island. All festival attendees must abide by Sled Island’s safer spaces and inclusion policy and agree to the code of conduct, which can be found at SledIsland.com/SaferSpaces.
Sled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).

Sled Island and Servus Present: Tropical Fuck Storm, Motherhood + Guests
2025-06-19 21:00 - 2025-06-20 00:00
Tropical Fuck Storm
“Supergroup” only begins to describe Tropical Fuck Storm, a furious typhoon of hooky art punk and clangy noise rock straight out of Melbourne. Founded by Gareth Liddiard and Fiona Kitschin from The Drones and rounded out by Lauren Hammel of High Tension and Erica Dunn from Mod Con, TFS made a loud statement with 2018 debut album A Laughing Death in Meatspace: the techpocalypse is upon us, and they’re going to make it a party fuelled by wit and odd time signatures.
Following a flurry of tour dates with Modest Mouse and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, TFS unveiled their second album to the world. Braindrops, released in 2019 through Joyful Noise Recordings, delivered mangled art-rock jams and swampy grooves that were described by Iggy Pop as “a good fuck” and earned a Austrailian Music Prize nomination. This was followed by Deep States, a hyper-experimental stew of psych rock dirges that explored social media fuckery, science fiction mind fuzz, and conspiratorial compassion fade. Deep States was listed among NME’s 25 best Australian Albums of 2021 and received the Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album award at the 2021 ARIA Awards.
Following the skronky Satanic Slumber Party split EP with King Gizz in 2022 and the highly acclaimed Moonburn EP later that year, the storm briefly cooled its fiery touring schedule in 2023. But the band is back in the saddle (and the studio), ripping across live dates on the path to Sled Island. Looking for an entry point? Their latest release, the live album Inflatable Graveyard, was recorded at the peak of their ‘22 “Fuck the Rain Away” tour and showcases over an hour of scorching wobble rock that blisters the skin and rings out the ears; a perfect taste of the psych-rock insanity in store for Calgary.
Motherhood
Uplifting and unpredictable, Motherhood has been some of eastern Canada’s finest purveyors of thoughtful art rock for over a decade. After relentlessly touring the world, they’ve brought it altogether for their weirdest, hookiest release yet: Thunder Perfect Mind, a sci-fi concept album that squares the circle between Gnostic myths, Morricone guitars, Pixies-style wails, and hardcore punk rippers.
About Sled Island:
Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary, Alberta that brings together a community of music, comedy and art with nearly 30,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information, visit SledIsland.com.
Upon entering a festival venue, the passholder agrees to being photographed, filmed or recorded in that venue, and agrees to the publication, reproduction, distribution and broadcast of all photographs, video or other recordings of the passholder’s voice or likeness without further notice or compensation in any publicity, advertisement or other publication carried-out by, or on behalf of, Sled Island and in perpetuity in any manner and media whatsoever, including print, broadcast or internet.
Everyone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Island. All festival attendees must abide by Sled Island’s safer spaces and inclusion policy and agree to the code of conduct, which can be found at SledIsland.com/SaferSpaces.
Sled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).

Sled Island and Servus Present: TOPS + Guests
2025-06-18 20:00 - 2025-06-19 00:00
TOPS
Somewhere between breezy AM radio jams and dreamily modern bedroom pop lies TOPS, longtime sweethearts of Canada’s indie music scene.
Formed in 2011 by Edmonton-to-Montreal transplants Jane Penny and David Carriere, TOPS quickly found themselves at home on Arbutus Records, the label that helped introduce the world to Grimes and Blue Hawaii. Recorded at La Brique — the loft studio space where they all met — and adding Riley Fleck on drums, their ‘12 debut album Tender Opposites showcased a band dedicated to lo-fi disco grooves and artsy indie noise. As the BBC put it, “There’s something about these songs that will tempt you back time and time again.”
Their follow-up album Picture You Staring added a shimmer of vintage soft rock sheen to an already-eclectic sound. It earned accolades from Pitchfork, and was listed by Stereogum as one of the best albums of 2014. The band put some serious miles in as well, touring and playing around 100 shows by the end of 2015.
After temporarily relocating to Los Angeles, TOPS released their third album Sugar at the Gate in 2017. Marta Cikojevic joined as keyboardist that same year, adding a crucial element of sonic etherealness to the now-quartet’s complex sound. I Feel Alive came three years later, delivering Harry Nilsson-style arrangements accompanied by Jay Som-esque production and complete with Penny’s warm vibrato (and flute skills!). This one was released on their own label, Musique TOPS.
The 2022 EP Empty Seats represents a further evolution, fusing yacht rock and synthed-out new wave with a bittersweet touch. They’ve toured the world and explored many sonic highways, and now Sled Island brings TOPS back to the prairies from whence they came.
About Sled Island:
Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary, Alberta that brings together a community of music, comedy and art with nearly 30,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information, visit SledIsland.com.
Upon entering a festival venue, the passholder agrees to being photographed, filmed or recorded in that venue, and agrees to the publication, reproduction, distribution and broadcast of all photographs, video or other recordings of the passholder’s voice or likeness without further notice or compensation in any publicity, advertisement or other publication carried-out by, or on behalf of, Sled Island and in perpetuity in any manner and media whatsoever, including print, broadcast or internet.
Everyone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Island. All festival attendees must abide by Sled Island’s safer spaces and inclusion policy and agree to the code of conduct, which can be found at SledIsland.com/SaferSpaces.
Sled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).

The Death and Life of Canadian Socialism: An Alberta Advantage Intervention
2025-06-13 18:00 - 22:00
In a time of multiple and intensifying crises, Progressive Publics is rooted in a commitment to social justice and asserts that both the academy and the media are public goods that have crucial and entwined roles to play in critical analysis and knowledge mobilization and dissemination. This project triangulates three sectors—independent media, the academy, and the broader public—through connecting crucial questions of the present and how to live collectively in more just relation to media and scholarly communication to promote access, social justice, and community engagement.
The third Progressive Publics Symposium will take place in Calgary on June 13-14, hosted by Dr. Shama Rangwala (YorkU) and Andre Goulet (Harbinger/Unrigged), featuring interviews and panels with academics and independent media on topics like journalism, Alberta history, Canadian politics, social democracy, imperialism and more.
FRIDAY, June 13th from 6pm-10pm at Royal Canadian Legion No.1
(116 7th ave. SE)
7pm: The Death and Life of Canadian Socialism: An Alberta Advantage Intervention
Presented by the Alberta Advantage with the Unrigged journalism and Harbinger podcast community
Featuring the Alberta Advantage, Rob Rousseau & Dr. Roberta Lexier
6pm: doors open
7pm: live show
9pm: guests are invited to stay and socialize

Alcoholic drinks available to purchase

SATURDAY, June 14th from 12pm-6pm at Mount Royal University
(4825 Mt Royal Gate SW)
-Panels pairing academics and independent media, including Parkland Institute’s Ricardo Acuna, Canadian political movement scholar Dr. Roberta Lexier, broadcasters from community radio’s CJSW 90.9FM, Mount Royal University’s School of Communication Studies, Briarpatch magazine’s John Cameron and Alex Birell, Progress Alberta‘s Jeremy Appel, Calgary Climate Hub‘s Joe Vipond and more.

Masking is welcome – masks and sanitizer will be available at the door
