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St. Paddy's Day at The Legion
2026-03-14 16:30 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
Tickets available at the bar
Reserve your table today

LIVE music Saturdays at Rocky View Brewing
2026-03-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
Live music Saturdays in the taproom starting at 6pm.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE VENUE
2026-03-14 21:00 - 2026-03-15 01:00, 2026-03-21 21:00 - 2026-03-22 01:00, 2026-03-28 21:00 - 2026-03-29 01:00 | VENUE SPORTSBAR AND GRILL
COCHRANE’S BEST LIVE MUSIC – NO COVER ALL MONTH! March is PACKED at The Venue and we’re not charging a single cover. Just good vibes, cold drinks, and the best bands in town March 7 – Siren’s GateRock, pop, dance & country party hits March 14 – The Contraband (St. Patrick’s Party!)Rock • Pop • Blues • Funk March 21 – KC & The Krew80’s to today’s pop, dance, R&B & rock March 28 – Black LightR&B • Pop • Rock & RollNo cover.No excuses.Just unforgettable nights at The Venue 79 Railway St E, Cochrane European beers | Full kitchen | Late night energy

Master Your Painting with Lorri Pullman-MacDonald
2026-03-15 10:30 - 16:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Master Your Painting
Join Lorri Pullman-MacDonald and learn how to create a good composition with limited colours!
In this 2-day weekend workshop, participants will follow along with a demo and talk from Lorri about getting a good composition and how using limited colours can create a strong painting!
*Participants are able to join for just the Saturday session or for the full weekend workshop.
During the workshop, you will:
Students will learn how to use a scene as a source of inspiration to create a strong painting.
They will also learn which colours of paint go together and how make them work on a painting.
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, March 14 & 15th | 2026
Time: 10:30 am – 4:00 pm
Price:
– Saturday Only: $100 + GST | Fees
– Full Weekend: $175 + GST | Fees
Audience: 18+
For more information and to register:
– Scan the QR code to get registered now!
– OR, visit our website @ route22gallery.com under events for more information!

SUNDAY JAM AT THE VENUE
2026-03-15 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-22 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-29 16:00 - 20:00 | VENUE SPORTSBAR AND GRILL
The Sunday Jam is back at the Venue starting October 6th!
Featuring Allen Christie.
WINGS $10 OFF
HAPPY HOUR 2PM TO 8PM

ST. PADDY'S DAY AT THE TAPROOM
2026-03-17 12:00 - 20:00 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
Get ready to celebrate Paddy’s Day in style! Join us at the Taproom for an entertaining experience filled with delicious food, craft brews, and great company. Let the good times roll! Take a pitcher, it’ll last longer.

JAM & DRAW MIXER AT FOUND
2026-03-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
A welcoming space for musicians and artists at any skill level; play non-stop music with each other in an open circle, “living room” setting! If you don’t play, we will have a variety of art supplies available.
This space offers a chance to jam with friends and meet new people in your community. All instruments & genres (even spoken word/emcees) are welcome. This is a queer-friendly space.
Cover by donation: RSVP HERE

Jam Night at The Shire Pub
2026-03-17 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-24 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-31 19:00 - 22:00 | The Shire Pub, 8-57 West Aarsby Road, Cochrane, AB
Every Tuesday we have a Jam/Open Mic night for all . No matter what instrument or type of music you play, come on down,

Mini Mustang Music
2026-03-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Heartland, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Get ready to jam out at Mini Mustang Music—a fun in-person event where little ones and their parents can connect, make music, and exercise their developing brains.
There will be active music making, baby-approved snacks, and social time. This group is run by Laura MacLeod, a certified music therapist and counselling therapist.
Covered by most benefits providers under counselling therapy. Register on Eventbrite to reserve your spot.

Country Music with Turner Bates at the Venue
2026-03-18 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-01 18:00 - 21:00 | AB

Music Bingo Night
2026-03-19 19:00 - 22:00 | The Shire Pub, 8-57 West Aarsby Road, Cochrane, AB
music bingo every second thursday

KARAOKE AT THE VENUE
2026-03-19 20:00 - 23:30, 2026-03-26 20:00 - 23:30 | VENUE SPORTSBAR AND GRILL
🎤🍽 Join us at The Venue this Thursday for a night of delicious food and epic karaoke!
🎶 Get ready to sing your heart out starting at 8pm.

DUELING PIANOS - IN SUPPORT OF THE BGC COCHRANE & AREA
2026-03-21 18:00 - 23:00 | The Lions Event Centre, 109 5th Avenue, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Two Pianos. One Unforgettable Night!

Music Mania – Dueling Pianos
Experience an evening of lively tunes and engaging performances, all in support of empowering our youth. Enjoy the playful duel between pianists 🎹, where every note contributes to building confidence and skills for children in our community.
Date: March 21, 2026
Time: Doors open at 6:00pm
Location: Cochrane Lions Event Centre
Be ready for a great night including a Silent Auction, 50/50, midnight lunch and cash bar. Event is 18+
In Support of BGC Cochrane & AreaTogether, let’s foster a space where young people can grow, learn, and connect. Your support makes a difference. 🌟

READ OUR WRITE UP: https://urbancasual.ca/hit-the-right-notes-for-a-cause-music-mania-dueling-pianos-in-cochrane/

SUNDAY JAM AT THE LEGION
2026-03-22 13:00 - 17:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
DOORS OPEN AT 1PM
JAM STARTS AT 2PM

Half Pint Music
2026-03-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Half Hitch Brewery
Half Pint Music 🎵
Wednesday, March 25 | 11:15–11:45 AM
Upstairs at Half Hitch Brewing Company
Join us for Half Pint Music, a joyful, song-based music therapy class designed for little ones 3 years and under and their parents or caregivers.
This interactive 30-minute class invites you to connect with your child through singing, movement, rhythm instruments, and playful musical activities. Together, you’ll explore steady beat, simple songs, and sensory-rich experiences that support early development — all while having fun and making sweet memories.
Led by Laura MacLeod, Certified Music Therapist, with over 15 years of experience facilitating music classes for parents and babies, this class blends professional expertise with warmth, energy, and plenty of giggles. Get ready to move, groove, bounce, sway, and sing alongside your little one.
We’ll gather in the cozy, family-friendly upstairs space at Half Hitch Brewing Company — the perfect relaxed setting for families. Feel free to stay afterwards and enjoy connection time & a delicious menu with other parents.
Class Details:
Date: Wednesday, March 25
Time: 11:15–11:45 AM
Age Range: 3 years and under
Cost: $15 per parent/child pair
Additional Children or Adults: $5 each
Spots are limited to keep the space comfortable and engaging — register early to secure your place!
Come make music, build connection, and fill your Wednesday with rhythm and joy. 🎶

WRITER'S UNPLUGGED: OPEN MIC AT FOUND
2026-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
Join us for the Writers’ Unplugged – An Open Mic Night.
Share your words while surrounded by walls of books, in front of the friendliest audience you’ll ever meet. It’s easy. Show up with a max of 5 minutes of material to share. Throw your name into the hat. Readers are drawn at random. Poetry, fiction, non-fiction, songs, dramatic monologues…anything goes. Maybe you’re not ready to read in front of people and just want to enjoy the show. Be a part of our live studio audience, cheer on our writers.
See you soon.

Found Sounds Vol 4: Justine Vandergrift
2026-03-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
Tickets & More Details HERE
Found Books & Shop is partnering with Blue Willow Entertainment to bring you Found Sounds: a bi-monthly music series blending live performance with intimate conversation.
Think Tiny Desk meets cozy listening room, with a touch of podcast-style storytelling. Each event features a different musical artist who not only shares their songs but also the stories, inspirations, and creative process behind them. The result? An up-close, personal evening where music and conversation flow together in a way that feels both raw and inspiring. Perfect for music lovers, curious minds, and anyone who craves connection through art, Found Sounds transforms our bookstore into a warm, one-of-a-kind listening space.
March 28th, 2026 we welcome Justine Vandergrift to the stage.
With a growing body of studio albums, authentic writing, rich, evocative vocals, smart collaborations and sure-footed production values, Justine Vandergrift has evolved from craft to impressive artistry. Traces of Patsy Cline, Patty Griffin, Bonnie Raitt and other country influences inform her brand of rootsy Canadiana, while national and European tours further establish her as a rising star in Alberta’s musical firmament. “Justine Vandergrift is an emerging artist with that most precious and rare gift – an original voice. It’s hard to capture such things in words but hearing is believing. “. -Stephen Fearing “Occasionally a new artist emerges that immediately demands respect and attention. Justine Vandergrift is one such artist. She will make a solid impact on anyone who has the privilege of hearing her songs.” -Bill Bourne “Every once in a while, we’ll come across an artist who truly connects us to their spirit. Sometimes it happens in a large concert setting and sometimes, as in my case, it happens around a campfire. With only one song, Justine displayed her ethereal voice and imaginative lyrics to connect with with those of us privileged to be there. It was my wish that someday people might share in what we felt that night. A true artist deserving of much wider recognition!” -Jay Amar “Justine’s debut album ‘Yes Alright Ok’ is full of brilliant songwriting, great, thoughtful lyrics and very convincing melodies.”  –Peter Holmsedt (Hemifran Music, Sweden.) ‘In an industry glutted with splash in the pan artists, Justine Vandergrift stands out as a genuine talent who is in the music business for the long haul.’ -Rhea March, Host & Producer of ‘Almost Famous’ on CKUA Radio Network and ‘It Takes A Village’ on CJSR Radio.

OPEN MIC AT FOUND
2026-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
The first Wednesday of every month belongs to the songwriters.
Hosted by the magnetic Devin Foster and presented by Blue Willow Entertainment and Found Books & Shop, this open mic invites emerging and seasoned artists to step up to the mic and share their craft. Expect a supportive crowd, a cozy room, tasty drinks and a lineup that’s never the same twice.
Blue Willow Entertainment will be there looking for support acts & headliners for their upcoming shows around Alberta. Please note – only original music is requested at this open mic.
Register HERE
