WRITER'S UNPLUGGED: OPEN MIC AT FOUND
2026-05-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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.

The Rockyview Hotel - Karaoke
2026-05-28 20:00 - 23:30, 2026-06-04 20:00 - 23:30 | Rockyview Hotel
THE ROCKYVIEW HOTEL | EST’D IN 1904 – Celebrating 120 years in Historic Downtown.
+ Dance the night away at the @texasgate.cochrane !
+ Tuesdays – learn to line dance, 7pm
+ Thursdays – karaoke, 8pm
+ Fridays / Saturdays – all request DJ, 10pm
+ Sundays – All day free pool!
To book your stay & for more info: rockyviewhotel.ca

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KARAOKE AT THE VENUE
2026-05-28 20:00 - 23:30, 2026-06-04 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.

The Rockyview Hotel - All Request DJ
2026-05-29 22:00 - 23:30, 2026-05-30 22:00 - 23:30, 2026-06-05 22:00 - 23:30, 2026-06-06 22:00 - 23:30 | Rockyview Hotel
THE ROCKYVIEW HOTEL | EST’D IN 1904 – Celebrating 120 years in Historic Downtown.
+ Dance the night away at the @texasgate.cochrane !
+ Tuesdays – learn to line dance, 7pm
+ Thursdays – karaoke, 8pm
+ Fridays / Saturdays – all request DJ, 10pm +
+ Sundays – All day free pool!
To book your stay & for more info: rockyviewhotel.ca

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LIVE music Saturdays at Rocky View Brewing
2026-05-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
Live music Saturdays in the taproom starting at 6pm.

Found Sounds Vol 5: Ryan Lindsay
2026-05-30 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.
May 30th,2026 we welcome Ryan Lindsay to the stage.
Songwriter and storyteller Ryan Lindsay is a CCMA nominee, and 5x Country Music Alberta award winner. A genuine outdoorsman, he is deeply influenced by his background as a backcountry guide and growing up in the Prairies. Lindsay’s sound contains a clear nod towards classic country and roots music. Ryan Lindsay’s voice has a presence that is reminiscent of ’90s country, and his catalogue of songs include a diverse mix of instrumentation – from acoustic-driven bluegrassy ballads to up-tempo songs with gritty Telecaster and steel guitar. As a showman Ryan Lindsay is loud and proud about his love for country and roots music. He carries a captivating energy on stage that create

LIVE MUSIC AT THE VENUE
2026-05-30 21:00 - 2026-05-31 02:00, 2026-06-06 21:00 - 2026-06-07 02:00 | VENUE SPORTSBAR AND GRILL
APRIL AT THE VENUE

Cochrane’s #1 Nightlife Spot

New vibes. Bigger nights. Non-stop entertainment.

From country to full party mode

EVERY SATURDAY – LIVE BANDS (9PM – 2AM)

APRIL 4 – ALLEN CHRISTIE
(Folk Rock • Soft Pop Rock)

APRIL 11 – ROCK BOTTOM
(70s • 80s • 90s Rock & Roll)

APRIL 18 – STATIC
(Classic Rock Favorites)

APRIL 25 – KRANK’D
(Classic Rock • Hard Rock • Modern Hits)

Every Saturday = packed dance floor

THE VENUE
79 Railway St. E, Cochrane

STRINGS & FRETS AT FOUND
2026-06-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB

BINGO AT THE LEGION
2026-06-02 16:30 - 21:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada

Rockyview Hotel - Learn to line dance
2026-06-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Rockyview Hotel

OPEN MIC / OPEN JAM AT THE SHIRE PUB
2026-06-02 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-09 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.

Wings Night at MR MIKES
2026-06-03 16:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-10 16:00 - 22:00 | Mr. Mike’s Steakhouse
Wing Wednesday gets seriously saucy…Come down to Mr Mikes Cochrane and dive in wings first to a plate of hot and delicious wings for $10 from 4pm- close!

Wing Wednesdays at The Legion
2026-06-03 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-10 16:30 - 19:30 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
$8.75 per order
4:30pm to 7:30pm

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TAKE OUT $11.75

Wing Night at The Taproom
2026-06-03 17:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-10 17:00 - 20:30 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
Join us every Wednesday from 5pm to 8:30pm for $8.50/lb wings!
We have a variety of flavours from you to choose from. You won’t wanna miss it!

Country Music with Turner Bates at the Venue
2026-06-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-10 18:00 - 21:00

OPEN MIC AT FOUND
2026-06-03 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

IRISH MUSIC AT THE SHIRE PUB
2026-06-05 19:00 - 22:00 | The Shire Pub, 8-57 West Aarsby Road, Cochrane, AB
The first Friday of every month , The Shire pub welcomes the Irish club of calgary to play traditional irish music.
