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Loophole Coffee Bar — Independent coffee bar and arts venue with ticketed multi-artist live shows and an identified public events contact. September 10, 2026 listing documents three live acts at Loophole. Programming includes Indie, post-punk, alternative, experimental. The venue is at 1040 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB.

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403-930-0051

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21+
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Alternative, Experimental, Indie, Post Punk
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1040 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, Canada
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403-930-0051
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