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SUMMARY:April | Open Studio for 55+
DESCRIPTION:Join Contemporary Calgary at our drop-in Open Studio Session for 55+ on Wednesdays in April. During this informal art-making drop-in session\, participants are invited to bring their own projects along with any art and craft materials they are currently using. This time can be used not only for creating but also for connecting with other artists\, fostering collaboration and inspiration. For adults age 55+. FREE and no registration is required; simply check in with a gallery attendant at the front desk by signing your name each time on the sign-in sheet. *If you have questions about this workshop\, please reach out to Vanessa Lamb\, Education Program Coordinator\, at vanessa@contemporarycalgary.com. WORKSHOP DATES: April 1\, 2026; April 8\, 2026; April 15\, 2026*; April 22\, 2026; April 29\, 2026 – No Session. *This month\, we are offering a guided tour of Richard Ibghy & Marilou Lemmens\, Stacking Crates to Reach a Banana\, on April 15\, 2026\, from 2 -3 PM.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/april-open-studio-for-55/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4\, US
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SUMMARY:April | Drop-in Art Making
DESCRIPTION:Embrace creativity and exploration in our Saturday Drop-in Art Making program. This program is offered most Saturdays from 1-5 PM throughout the year. Materials and light instruction are provided\, along with rotating themes and activities. \nOur programs encourage children\, youth\, and families to connect with modern and contemporary art through enjoyable and interactive creative experiences. \nThese are drop-in sessions running from 1 PM to 5 PM. Come anytime — no registration is required. \n*If you have questions about this workshop\, please reach out to Vanessa Lamb\, TD Education Program Assistant  at vanessa@contemporarycalgary.com  \nAPRIL SCHEDULE \n\n\nApril  4: Paper Weavings \n\n\nApril 11 (Sat) & 12 (Sun): Sessions in conjunction with Market Collective adjusted to run from 11 AM – 4 PM.  \n\n\nApril 18: Spring-themed paper bugs \n\n\nApril 25: NO SESSION \n\n\n*In addition to the above activities\, there will be both a collage and drawing station available for creative free time during each session.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/april-drop-in-art-making/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260405T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260503T140000
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SUMMARY:Morning Glory Burlesque Brunch with  The Cab Co
DESCRIPTION:A sultry afternoon of Burlesque & Brunch to kick off your Sunday Funday! Join us on the first Sunday of every month!
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/morning-glory-burlesque-brunch-with-the-cab-co/
LOCATION:1413 9 Ave SE\, 1413 9 Avenue Southeast\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0T4\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260407T000000
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SUMMARY:A Doll’s House
DESCRIPTION:An ordinary family. A perfect marriage. A wife with a secret. Henrik Ibsen’s theatrical giant of a play still shocks and exhilarates audiences to this day. Join Theatre Calgary for the Canadian premiere of Amy Herzog’s fresh\, compact and devastatingly contemporary adaptation that took Broadway by storm.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/a-dolls-house/
LOCATION:Max Bell Theatre\, 220 9 Ave. SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, US
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SUMMARY:The Mindful Mug: Sculpting Intentions into Clay
DESCRIPTION:Join the Artful Adventure! Create your own handmade mug in this relaxed clay workshop. Perfect for beginners and creative fun.\n\nThe Mindful Mug: Sculpting Intentions into Clay ☕✨\n\nHand-Build Your New Favourite Vessel\n\nDiscover the art of pottery in this hands-on\, two-part workshop! You will learn the versatile slab-building technique to construct a custom mug and stamp it with a personal word or mantra to anchor your goals for the year. Every morning as you sip from your creation\, you’ll be met with a tangible\, handcrafted reminder of the positive intention you’ve set for yourself.\n\nThis class is perfect for anyone looking to create a functional piece of art that reflects their personal goals.\n\nWorkshop Schedule:\n\nPart 1 – The Build: April 11th – 11:00am – 1:00pm\nPart 2 – The Glaze: May 9th – 11:00am- 12:30pm\n\nThe Creative Process: During the first session\, we will cover the essentials of creating a slab\, scoring\, and slipping to ensure your piece is sturdy and built to last. You’ll have the opportunity to make your vessel truly unique by adding personal details like stamped words or intricate textures.\n\nAfter you finish building\, leave your piece with us for its first kiln firing. You will return on May 9th to bring your work to life with color! You’ll choose from our selection of professional\, food-safe glazes to finish your one-of-a-kind mug or tumbler.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/the-mindful-mug-sculpting-intentions-into-clay/
LOCATION:Canopy Studios\, 1723 9th St SW\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2T 3C1\, US
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SUMMARY:Clay & Rosé Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Sip rosé or a mocktail and handbuild cute & cheeky clay trinkets. Create\, connect\, and kick off your Sunday Funday  at Canopy Studios
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/clay-rose-sunday/
LOCATION:Canopy Studios\, 1723 9th St SW\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2T 3C1\, US
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SUMMARY:Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
DESCRIPTION:Violinist Timothy Chooi plays and conducts the Calgary Phil to evoke such seasonal phenomena as singing birds\, buzzing flies\, violent thunderstorms and icy blizzards\, and scenes portraying a sleepy goatherd and his barking dog\, a harvest celebration and a warm winter fire.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/vivaldis-four-seasons/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 8 Ave. SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260417T170000
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SUMMARY:Calgary Roughnecks Flex Club
DESCRIPTION:We’re changing the game when it comes to flexible ticket packages! With one of the first multi-team products in professional sport\, the FlexClub offers fans the opportunity to experience the WHL\, AHL\, and NLL with ease. With FlexClub\, you can pick ANY team\, ANY game\, ANY seat\, in ANY combination that works for you. With three teams to pick from\, and 78 games on the calendar\, there’s a WIN for everyone!
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/calgary-roughnecks-flex-club/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Scotiabank Saddledome\, 555 Saddledome Rise SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 2W1\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260417T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260417T235959
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SUMMARY:Death By Stereo w/ La Armada & Pridelands
DESCRIPTION:Modern Love Presents Death By Stereo w/ La Armada & Pridelands. Join us for an exciting evening of music featuring the energetic performances of Death By Stereo\, La Armada\, and Pridelands. Don’t miss out on this incredible lineup!
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/death-by-stereo-w-la-armada-pridelands/
LOCATION:Modern Love\, 613 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0E1\, US
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260417T210000
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SUMMARY:E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
DESCRIPTION:E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a tender\, wondrous\, and deeply moving story of friendship\, belonging\, and the limitless magic of childhood imagination. When Elliott\, a lonely suburban boy\, discovers a stranded alien hiding in his backyard shed\, an extraordinary bond begins. As government agents close in and time runs out\, Elliott and his siblings must protect their new friend and help him find his way home. \nWhat follows is one of the most iconic adventures in cinema history — flying bicycles silhouetted against the moon\, glowing fingertips\, secret candy trails\, and a reminder that sometimes the most extraordinary friendships come from the stars. \nHeartfelt\, thrilling\, and timeless\, E.T. remains one of the most beloved family films ever made — enchanting audiences across generations and proving that home isn’t just a place… it’s the people who help you get there. \nBe good. We’ll be right here. \nEvent Details: \nLobby Doors: Open at 5:30 PM\nFeature Film Screening: 7:00 PM\nFood: Come early and fuel up before takeoff! Uncle Fatih’s Pizza will be in the lobby serving their signature slices — made from healthy\, freshly prepared dough and rustic\, never-frozen ingredients. Expect veggie-forward\, big-energy pizza your taste buds won’t forget.\nBar Feature: Glowing Finger Fizz\nBright. Citrusy. Slightly sparkling. A little magical.\nInspired by E.T.’s unforgettable glowing fingertip\, this refreshing cocktail brings just the right touch of otherworldly sparkle to your night. Crafted with vodka\, fresh lemon\, simple syrup\, soda\, and a hint of edible shimmer\, it’s light\, effervescent\, and made to glow under the theatre lights.\nTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSx8Jobx-Gs \nThe GRAND uses closed captions for accessibility purposes. Thank you for your consideration and understanding!
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/e-t-the-extra-terrestrial/
LOCATION:The GRAND\, 608 1 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 1M6\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260417T233000
DTSTAMP:20260414T222517
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SUMMARY:Lauren's Super Fun Event
DESCRIPTION:Lauren’s Super Fun Event is all about good vibes\, great company\, and a whole lot of fun. Join us for an upbeat\, welcoming experience where you can relax\, connect\, and enjoy whatever surprises the day has in store. Whether you come for the activities\, the people\, or just the fun atmosphere\, you’re guaranteed to leave smiling.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/laurens-super-fun-event/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:The GRAND\, 608 1 St SW\, Calgary\, T2P 1M6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T222517
CREATED:20260319T225555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T154639Z
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SUMMARY:To Be or Not To Be Determined
DESCRIPTION:One night only\, never to be seen before or again\, a new play as Shakespeare would have intended had he lived for another 400 years. Princes and kings\, queens and jesters\, grave diggers and long lost twins—join this talented cast who have been speaking in iambic pentameter for at least a fortnight as they discover in the moment if they’re in a tragedy or a romance.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/to-be-or-not-to-be-determined/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:The Kinkonauts\, 834 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, T2R 0E5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260417T235959
DTSTAMP:20260414T222517
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SUMMARY:Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the sounds of the seasons with Vivaldi’s most famous set of violin concertos. Acclaimed violinist Timothy Chooi plays and conducts the Calgary Phil in these remarkable works that evoke such seasonal phenomena as singing birds\, buzzing flies\, violent thunderstorms\, and icy blizzards\, as well as vibrant scenes portraying a sleepy goatherd and his barking dog\, a harvest celebration\, and a warm winter fire. \nPeter Warlock Capriol Suite\nTraditional Nordic Suite\nAntonio Vivaldi The Four Seasons \nProgram and artists are subject to change without notice.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/vivaldis-four-seasons-2/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, Werklund Centre\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0K9\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260417T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260417T233000
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SUMMARY:Cold Fame/ Freeze The Fall (Western Canada Tour)
DESCRIPTION:Dual headliners Cold Fame and Freeze The Fall\, two of BC’s most compelling modern rock acts\, tour across Western Canada. \nSpring Frost Tour cuts across Western Canada with dual headliners Cold Fame and Freeze The Fall\, uniting two of BC’s most compelling modern rock acts for a powerful\, high-impact live experience. \nBC alternative alt-rock duo Cold Fame\, whose sound fuses driving rock energy with electronic and pop influences. Led by the haunting\, anthemic vocals of Jodi Pederson and the inventive production and guitar prowess of Damian Anthony\, Cold Fame gained major Canadian radio momentum with RED ROOM and hit singles “Hello Reaper”\, “Jawbreaker” and “Girls Gotta Eat”\, establishing themselves as one of the country’s most exciting high-energy live acts on the rise. \nSharing the stage is Kelowna based hard-rock/melodic metal trio Freeze the Fall bring a cinematic\, emotionally charged sound shaped by haunting melodies\, dynamic rhythms\, and immersive world-building. Blending influences from modern metalcore\, pop folk inspirations and alt-rock\, the band has earned growing international acclaim for EP releases\, Thrones and The Red Garden\, with explosive singles such as “Hypothermia”\, and visually striking music videos capturing national stage and festival attention. Their live shows are intense\, intentional\, and driven by raw emotional honesty. \nFrom crushing breakdowns to high energy riffs\, the Spring Frost Tour captures the next wave of Canadian rock\, cinematic\, fearless\, and impossible to ignore.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/cold-fame-freeze-the-fall-western-canada-tour/
LOCATION:Dickens\, Lower 1000 9 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2Y6\, US
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