Contemporary Calgary
Contemporary Calgary exists to create a place of wonder and belonging where everyone is invited to imagine, learn, and understand one another and the world we share, through the power of contemporary art.
9 events found.
Events
All Day
One Thread, Six Million Lives Exhibit
Visit Central Library’s Shaikh Family Welcome Gallery to see an exhibit that shares the story of survivor Wolf “Willie” Woznica — a young tailor from Będzin, Poland.
Free
Penguin Walk
This winter, you can see up to 13 king penguins outside of their habitat as they take a royal promenade through the zoo grounds.
Paid
High Performance Rodeo (HPR)
Calgary’s 40th High Performance Rodeo brings together more than 20 bold performances in theatre, dance, music, and interdisciplinary art, showcasing local and international talent. This milestone festival, produced by One Yellow Rabbit, celebrates four decades of pushing creative boundaries and transforming Calgary’s downtown into a hub of cultural magic.
Paid
Rare Beauties
Rare Beauties, choreographed by DJD Artistic Director Kimberley Cooper, is a theatrical jazz‑driven dance work that explores emotional extremes and transformation through costume, light and movement.
Paid
Calgary Mac & Cheese Festival
The 2nd annual Calgary Mac & Cheese Festival is a two-week celebration of Canadians' love for this classic comfort food.
Paid
Monstress
A stylistic gothic thriller that asks what costs arise from resurrecting the past.
Paid
Bob-Sled Music Festival
Warm up by dancing to your favourite bands during Bob-Sled, a Calgary music festival returning for its second year.
$26
Girls in Gear: Leading the Next Generation of STEM
A student-led Women in STEM conference where all-girls robotics teams share their experiences in FIRST, showcase their robots, and discuss leadership, innovation, and breaking barriers in STEM.
Free