2002 16th Avenue NW, Calgary (403) 262-2666

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To all our patrons and musicians:

May 20th 2026


Greetings Blues-Canners!

The Blues Can AND Goal Diggers Sports Lounge is located right on the Trans Canada Highway at:   2002 16th Ave NW. Calgary AB.   We're an amazing live music venue designed with sound in mind!   Friendly amazing staff & a delicious Southwestern menu.   Daily LIVE music.   11+ live shows EVERY WEEK.   Come fill your ears & soul with live music in Capital Hill.   We have underground parking and a parking lot across the alley on the North side.   There is some limited street parking around the building, and across 16th Ave as well to the South.  

AND... did you know that The Blues Can is Best Bar None (BBN) Accredited?   Best Bar None is a voluntary accreditation program recognizing excellence in Alberta's nightlife.   Look for the BBN symbol as your sign that an establishment is serious about safety and service.   bestbarnone.drinksenseab.ca


Blues Can Hours:  
Monday- 4:00 pm to 2:00 am
Tuesday- 4:00 pm to 2:00 am
Wednesday- 4:00 pm to 2:00 am
Thursday- 4:00 pm to 2:00 am
Friday- 12:00 pm to 2:00 am
Saturday- 12:00 pm to 2:00 am
Sunday- 12:00 pm to 2:00 am
Goal Diggers Hours:  
Monday- 4:00 pm to midnight
Tuesday- 4:00 pm to midnight
Wednesday- 11:00 am to midnight
Thursday- 11:00 am to midnight
Friday- 11:00 am to midnight
Saturday- 11:00 am to midnight
Sunday- 11:00 am to midnight

Do you work in hospitality?

THE BLUES CAN/GOAL DIGGERS is looking to interview team-playing, dynamic people for the following positions:
Servers, Bartenders, Line Cooks, Bar Backs and Food Runners.
Please send your Resume to: jobs@thebluescan.com to schedule an interview.


This Week:

Monday

October 12, 2026

VIRAGO   Show Time 8:00 PM

- 8pm Show & Jam, the first 3 Mondays of every month. Hosted by Virago. No cover. ALL WELCOME! Specials: Basket Of Ribs, all flavors, $10. Jager Shots & Hi-Balls $6.

Tuesday

October 13, 2026

Tom Phillips & The DT   Show Time 8:00 PM

- 8pm Showtime - Welcome to HONKY-TONK TUESDAYS at The Blues Can! Bring your dancin' shoes! Come and enjoy Tom Phillips & The Dt's! With Tom Phillips, Shaye Zadravec, Tim Leacock, Sydney Zadravec, and Thom Moon. No cover. Great Tuesday Specials! Big Rock Trad Ale & Grasshopper Citrus Wheat Ale Pints: $8. MARGARITA’S (Jalapeno Spicy or Regular): Single $8.50 or Double $14. Taco Trio Mix & Match. BBQ Pulled Pork, Blackened Chicken, Blackened Catfish: $12.

Wednesday

October 14, 2026

KLAVE Latin Band   Show Time 8:00 PM

- 8pm Showtime. Please call 403-262-2666 to make Reservations. Or email us your number: info@thebluescan.com. Or just show up, pay at the door. Specials: Wing Wednesday! $8.50, All Flavors. Phillips Blue Buck Amber Ale, Unicorn Hazy Ale, Implosion Pilsner Pints $8.

Thursday

October 15, 2026

Ski For Light Fundraiser   Show Time 4:00 PM

- STOMP and GLIDE "Ski For Light" Fundraiser at The Blues Can! Live-Music wirh Sandy Lecour & The Dark Stars with special guests The All Blind Line-up. 5pm to 8pm. No cover. Silent Auction. For info email: admin@skiforlight.ca

JG & The District   Show Time 8:00 PM

- 8pm Showtime. No cover. Specials: 25% Off Pizza's. Wildrose Velvet Fog, Wraspberry & Hazy IPA Pints $8.

Friday

October 16, 2026

Tom Phillips   Show Time 12:00 PM

- Lunchtime Show Noon-2pm.

Paeton Cameron   Show Time 5:00 PM

- Happy Hour Show 5-7pm.

Mike Clark Band   Show Time 9:00 PM

- 9pm showtime. Seating starts at 7:30pm. $10 Pre-Sale or $15 Day Of Show. Call 403-262-2666 to make Reservations. Or email us your number: info@thebluescan.com. Or just take a chance & come on down!

Saturday

October 17, 2026

WNBB Big Band   Show Time 11:30 AM

- 11:30am - 1:30pm. $20 Cover Cash at the Door. Great Brunch Specials.

Saturday Afternoon Jamming with Mike Clark   Show Time 3:00 PM

- All welcome! 3-7pm every Saturday.

Mitch Romancia   Show Time 9:00 PM

- 9pm showtime. Seating starts at 7:30pm. $10 Pre-Sale or $15 Day Of Show. Call 403-262-2666 to make Reservations. Or email us your number: info@thebluescan.com. Or just take a chance & come on down!

Sunday

October 18, 2026

Sunday Afternoon Jammin' at The Can!   Show Time 3:00 PM

- *3-7pm - Open Jam hosted by The 16th Avenue Band. With Peter Lamarr, George Phillip, Yuji Ihara, Mike Woodford.

Sunday Night Blues Jammin' at The Can!   Show Time 8:00 PM

- 8pm-12am - Open Jam, all welcome! Hosted by Brother Ray Lemelin & The Matinee Kings.

Coming Soon:

Tom Phillips & The DT



JG & The District



Mike Clark Band



WNBB Big Band



Wild T & the Spirit



Kenny Blues Boss Wayne



Wheat Kings



DU RITE ACES with Greg Demchuk



SJ 12



Paint Night With Monera



Silly Wrabbit



Fraid Knot



Paul Kype and Texas Flood



uber and skip



Ray Lemelin and The Matinee Kings



Sunday Afternoon Jammin