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SUNDAY JAM AT THE VENUE
2026-02-08 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-15 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-22 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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

Surprise Appearance at the Shire Pub
2026-02-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-10 20:00 - 22:00 | The Shire Pub, 8-57 West Aarsby Road, Cochrane, AB
Fresh off his sold-out tour in FL, and having played even a major arena in the past, Cochrane’s new local Dan David is back in town. Rumor has it he’ll be making a surprise appearance at The Shire Pub’s Tuesday Jam Night around 9:00 PM this Tuesday. This is a rare chance to see a stadium-level artist in a room of less than 50 people. Be there to enjoy historic moments, or miss out.
Submitted by Chelsea Kay (chelsea1980pr@gmail.com)

Rhythm Launchpad
2026-02-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Kids ages 6-8 are invited to join the Cochrane Public Library for Rhythm Launchpad, a five-week program exploring music and rhythm! Participants will have the opportunity to learn musical skills and vocabulary, get hands-on experience with rhythm and melody, and build their confidence by playing with their peers!
Registration for this program will open on Saturday, January 3rd at 10:30am. Register online by visiting cochranepubliclibrary.ca/events/rhythm-launchpad-winter-series-1.

Music Bingo at the Taproom
2026-02-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
Get ready for an entertaining night packed with laughter, great tunes, friendly competition, great food and great beer! Don’t miss out on the fun. Always free to play, but please call the Taproom to reserve your table. 403-851-1771

Jam Night at The Shire Pub
2026-02-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-17 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-24 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
2026-02-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-25 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
2026-02-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-18 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-25 18:00 - 21:00 | AB

Music Therapy Showcase by Heartland Music & Wellness (hosted by The Mom Walk Collective Cochrane)
2026-02-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
We are so fortunate to present an intimate, exclusive music therapy showcase presented by our very own Cochrane Mom Walk Mama, Laura MacLeod, of Heartland Music & Wellness (a private practice in Cochrane that she recently has opened).
Laura is an experienced and certified music therapist & counselling therapist. She has a broad range of skill sets and expertise from working with a diverse patient group; from being in the NICU, to working with elderly with Alzheimer’s, Laura has touched the lives of many with her practice.
Raised on a small farm south of Lloydminster, Alberta, she has experienced the west of the country at Capilano University in Vancouver for her undergrad in music therapy, as well as the east of the country attending Concordia University for her masters in music therapy.
She has completed training in neurologic music therapy, level 1 guided imagery in music, and is a certified NICU music therapist.
She is starting up her sessions at her practice in Heartland very soon (on February 11th – register now!), and our group is lucky enough to get our own intimate group session where we will experience a showcase of what music therapy is, and what it can do for us and our littles.
Musical instrument prize to be won!! 🎶🏆

Parent & Tot Sing-Alongs
2026-02-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Frank Wills Memorial Hall, 405 1st Street E, Cochrane, Alberta
Welcome to Cochrane’s Parent & Tot Sing-Along Sessions!
Join us for a fun and interactive music experience with your little ones. Sing along to popular children’s songs and nursery rhymes in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
STARTING DATE Friday January 3, 2025
Time: Doors at 10:00 AM music starts at 10:15am
Location: Frank Wills Community Hall
Coffee, tea and cookies provided.
Bring your singing voices and get ready to bond with your child through music. No experience necessary, just come ready to have a great time!
Floor seating so bring a blanket, yoga mat or cushion if you’d like.
*Price is for parent & tot with no more than 2 parents per caregiver. $7/each drop-in or $20 for 4 consecutive drop ins (billed once at the beginning of the month)

LIVE music Saturdays at Rocky View Brewing
2026-02-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
Live music Saturdays in the taproom starting at 6pm.

Valentines Day Dance
2026-02-14 20:00 - 23:30 | Cochrane Legion, 114 5th Ave, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A5, Canada
Cochrane Legion February 14 at 8 pm featuring Calgary’s top cover band Fourty Five.
Tickets from $20-$25 at the bar or on Eventbrite.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE VENUE SATURDAYS
2026-02-14 21:00 - 2026-02-15 01:00, 2026-02-21 21:00 - 2026-02-22 01:00 | VENUE SPORTSBAR AND GRILL

JAM & DRAW MIXER AT FOUND
2026-02-17 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

Music Bingo Night
2026-02-19 19:00 - 22:00 | The Shire Pub, 8-57 West Aarsby Road, Cochrane, AB
music bingo every second thursday

Cara Luft in Concert
2026-02-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
Tickets are more details HERE
Live on the Found Stage: February 19, 2026
There’s something special about music at Found (if we don’t say so ourselves). This comes from the way the room gathers around a voice, how the lights soften, how neighbours and strangers end up sharing a table and a moment. Our stage was built for nights exactly like this: intimate, close-up, and filled with that electric hush you only get when live music feels personal.
On February 19, we welcome Cara Luft to the Found Stage. You may know her as a Juno Award–winning musician, a founding member of The Wailin’ Jennys, or simply as one of the most joy-filled performers in Canadian folk music. But what we’re most excited for is how her storytelling, laughter, and gorgeous songwriting will land in this room – a space made for connection, warmth, and being fully present.
Expect a cozy winter night of music, wine, and community – the kind of evening that reminds you why live music matters and why this little stage in Cochrane, Alberta has become such a beloved spot.
More About Cara Luft
Juno award winning singer-songwriter-musician Cara Luft is that rare artist steeped in folk and traditional roots music almost from birth, yet willing to alter the fabric, stretch the boundaries and fearlessly bend genres and styles. A founding member of Canadian folk super-group The Wailin’ Jennys and the brainchild behind Winnipeg’s acclaimed powerhouse duo The Small Glories, Luft deserves her solid reputation as one of Canada’s finest live performers, armed with amazing tenacity, vision, energy and a contagious hilarity.
To quote the roots magazine No Depression, “Luft has a rich tradition in folk music – it’s safe to assume that she knows her stuff – and upon listening it becomes quite clear that she is indeed a formidable songwriter and performer… [The] lovely Ms. Luft sets the bar for the talented few who’ll follow in her footsteps.” Cara has a spirit that drives her to connect with people, and for this she is loved everywhere she goes.
Reviewers of her live shows talk about her compelling vocals, superb musicianship, humorous anecdotes, accomplished songwriting, ability to switch between styles and the charm of her stage presence. Cara’s the real deal, there’s nothing pretentious about her. And that sense of honesty, integrity, personality and spontaneity permeates both her music and her live shows. “Long may she reign!” (Lonesome Highway)

SUNDAY JAM AT THE LEGION
2026-02-22 13:00 - 17:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
DOORS OPEN AT 1PM
JAM STARTS AT 2PM

WRITER'S UNPLUGGED: OPEN MIC AT FOUND
2026-02-25 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.
