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SUMMARY:Samantha Walrod: Off The Beaten Path
DESCRIPTION:Newzones is thrilled to present Off the Beaten Path\, an upcoming solo exhibition of new work by Albertan contemporary artist Samantha Walrod. \nOff the Beaten Path considers how humans view and interact with wildlife in the Canadian wilderness from a “close” distance. Motorists and hikers observe animals from cars and trails while the animals watch in return. Bears\, elk\, and wolves are depicted on the edge of the wilderness\, adjacent to roads and thoroughfares\, visible to humans before disappearing onto paths less accessible to human transportation. Walrod’s artwork represents a fleeting moment of human/animal interaction while observing the essential but shrinking distance between human/animal habitats. \nSamantha Walrod’s work is influenced by similarities and differences between imagined and reconstructed environments. She uses many layers of paint\, collage\, photography and inks\, as tactility is a very important element of her practice. Images are incorporated with collage and digital technologies\, while maintaining the exploration of paint. In reconstructing disparate images from various sources including art history\, popular culture and her own photos\, Walrod addresses the cultural construction of nature.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/f0ieddng8xn-samantha-walrod-off-the-beaten-path-occ-19026/
LOCATION:Newzones Gallery Of Contemporary Art\, 730 11 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0E4
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art":MAILTO:registrar@newzones.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260905T082931
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SUMMARY:Front Row Centre Players - Nine
DESCRIPTION:Celebrated but impetuous film director Guido Contini\, succumbing to the pressures of filming his latest film epic (a musical version of the Casanova story)\, suffers a midlife crisis. One by one\, women from his past and present – including his mother\, his wife\, his mistress\, and his leading lady – haunt\, instruct\, scold\, seduce and encourage him until he finally learns to grow up.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/l8x1xjqmjr3o-front-row-centre-players-nine/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Pumphouse Theatre\, 2140 Pumphouse Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 2M1
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T173000
DTSTAMP:20260905T082931
CREATED:20260903T000620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T000620Z
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Wallace Galleries\, one of the region’s most established and respected contemporary art galleries\, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Over a forty-year legacy\, Wallace Galleries has championed the careers of Canadian artists\, cultivated passionate collectors\, and shaped how contemporary art is experienced. \nFeatured artists: Harold Town\, Kenneth Lochhead\, Wilf Perreault\, Ted Godwin\, Jennifer Hornyak\, Simon Andrew\, Robin Smith-Peck\, Elzbieta Krawecka\, William Duma\, and David Alexander to name a few. \nCome celebrate with us! \nShow from September 17 – October 14\, 2026. \nOpening reception: September 19\, 2026 from 2:00PM to 7:00PM. Artists in attendance.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/fwkyk6mfsn8-40th-anniversary-exhibition/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:724 11 Ave SW #100\, 724 11 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0E4
CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallace Galleries":MAILTO:info@wallacegalleries.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260905T082931
CREATED:20260729T000237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T000237Z
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SUMMARY:Samantha Walrod: Off The Beaten Path
DESCRIPTION:Newzones is thrilled to present Off the Beaten Path\, an upcoming solo exhibition of new work by Albertan contemporary artist Samantha Walrod. \nOff the Beaten Path considers how humans view and interact with wildlife in the Canadian wilderness from a “close” distance. Motorists and hikers observe animals from cars and trails while the animals watch in return. Bears\, elk\, and wolves are depicted on the edge of the wilderness\, adjacent to roads and thoroughfares\, visible to humans before disappearing onto paths less accessible to human transportation. Walrod’s artwork represents a fleeting moment of human/animal interaction while observing the essential but shrinking distance between human/animal habitats. \nSamantha Walrod’s work is influenced by similarities and differences between imagined and reconstructed environments. She uses many layers of paint\, collage\, photography and inks\, as tactility is a very important element of her practice. Images are incorporated with collage and digital technologies\, while maintaining the exploration of paint. In reconstructing disparate images from various sources including art history\, popular culture and her own photos\, Walrod addresses the cultural construction of nature.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/f0ieddng8xn-samantha-walrod-off-the-beaten-path/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Newzones Gallery Of Contemporary Art\, 730 11 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0E4
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art":MAILTO:registrar@newzones.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T220000
DTSTAMP:20260905T082932
CREATED:20260714T000044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T000013Z
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SUMMARY:River Hall YYC
DESCRIPTION:River Hall YYC \n  \n ☀️ Free open air community events\nalong the Bow River \n🎶 Entertainment •\nActivities • Wellness & more!\n💫\nFamily + Dog friendly 🐾 \n📍 Lot 6\, 311 8 ST SW \n\n\n \nHours \n✨ Thursdays & Fridays:\n5–10 PM \n✨ Saturdays & Sundays:\n11 AM–10 PM  \n  \nEnjoy the best of summer at River Hall with vibrant events\,\nlocal talent\, vendors\, and plenty of opportunities to connect\, relax\, and have\nfun! \n \nWhether you’re looking for a fun weekend outing\, a perfect\ndate spot\, or simply somewhere to soak up the sunshine\, there’s plenty of room\nto hang out and make the most of the season.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/jlonuucxim-river-hall-yyc/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:311 8 Street SW\, 311 8 Street Sw\, Calgary
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Festivals & events,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260905T082932
CREATED:20260826T000205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T000206Z
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SUMMARY:Contemporary Connections: Punjabi Tour
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Connections is a guided tour series designed to make art accessible and engaging for Calgary’s diverse communities. These events create a welcoming and inclusive space for participants to explore our exhibitions and connect with others\, fostering meaningful relationships through the shared experience of contemporary art. 30-minute guided tour\, followed by a post-tour conversation and optional mini mixer. \nGuide: Harpreet M Dayal is an author\, poet\, community convener\, and believer in the power of the arts to connect and heal. Harpreet works with numerous non-profit\, settlement\, and arts organizations and collaborates with local businesses in Calgary through her platform. She founded ‘Love Notes\,’ an event that gathers artists from across disciplines to create a performative love note to Calgary and beyond. Since its inception in 2017\, Harpreet has collaborated with Arts Commons to bring Love Notes to their Amplify Cabaret Series\, Moonlight Market\, and cSpace. Her work has featured in HuffPost\, Avenue Magazine\, CBC\, CTV\, and the Canadian Mental Health Association.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/uzg1r68jpf4-contemporary-connections-punjabi-tour/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4
CATEGORIES:Community,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260905T082932
CREATED:20260831T000120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T000121Z
UID:10008384-1789732800-1789736400@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Contemporary Connections: Punjabi Tour
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Connections is a guided tour series designed to make art accessible and engaging for Calgary’s diverse communities. These events create a welcoming and inclusive space for participants to explore our exhibitions and connect with others\, fostering meaningful relationships through the shared experience of contemporary art. \nDuration: 30-minute guided tour\, followed by a post-tour conversation and optional mini mixer
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/hvem3woarge-contemporary-connections-punjabi-tour/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4
CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260905T082932
CREATED:20260831T000039Z
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SUMMARY:Jane Jin Kaisen: Burial of This Order
DESCRIPTION:Burial of This Order brings together three works by Jane Jin Kaisen that underscore her ongoing interest in ritual\, collectivity\, capitalist critique\, and the possibilities of social and political transgressions. \nThe exhibition centres on Kaisen’s titular video installation (2022)\, through which the audience is invited to follow a funerary procession gathered to ceremoniously bury a world order built upon hierarchy and division. The social actors called on to perform this duty\, including artists\, poets and activists\, transgress traditional ceremonial practices indicating that this ritualized enactment is a funeral without grievers\, assembled to dismantle unlivable structures\, rather than lament current conditions. \nThe exhibition’s central work is accompanied by Sorrow Waters This Land (2024) and Dokkaebi (2024). The former focuses on the setting for the procession – a derelict resort on Jeju Island that was abandoned following the IMF financial crisis of the 1990s\, now persisting as a crumbling ruin of capitalism. The latter features powerful Dokkaebi deities from Korean folklore\, unpredictable tricksters who dance suggestively through the space\, haunting or perhaps compelling the procession.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/yk8s_anpddf-jane-jin-kaisen-burial-of-this-order/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260905T082932
CREATED:20260723T000016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T000016Z
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SUMMARY:Eco Arts Book Club
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the Eco Arts Book Club! Read\, reflect & create with natural materials. Slow\, inspiring evenings at Canopy Studios. \nJoin artist and facilitator Andrea Merredew at Canopy Studios for a slow\, spacious\, and inspiring monthly practice that blends reading\, reflection\, and art‑making. \nEach workshop begins with a conversation about the book we’re exploring together. From there\, the themes and questions that surface become the spark for that month’s eco‑art project. \nOver the course of the series\, we’ll journey through a new book every two months\, giving ideas time to settle\, deepen\, and bloom into artwork made with natural and sustainable materials. \nExpect evenings filled with: \n\nThoughtful\, nourishing book discussions.\nHands‑on eco‑art projects inspired by the land.\nPlayful experimentation with natural materials.\nA warm\, supportive creative community.\nSpace to reconnect with your senses\, imagination\, and the world around you.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/zjoqthoali-eco-arts-book-club-occ-18269/
LOCATION:Canopy Studios\, 1723 9th St SW\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2T 3C1
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260905T082932
CREATED:20260902T000306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000306Z
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SUMMARY:Dark History of East Village Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Step into the shadows of one of Calgary’s older neighbourhoods on this chilling walking tour through the East Village. \nDiscover the untold stories behind the city’s original red light district\, where brothels\, bootleggers\, backroom deals and riots once shaped the streets. As we explore hidden corners\, you’ll hear tales of vice\, scandal and conflict that reveal a darker side of Calgary’s past. This is not the history you learned in school—this history was meant to stay hidden. \nTickets include a hot drink (tea or coffee) at The Confluence to take with you on this 90-minute\, approx. 2-km tour through the East Village. \nContent Warning: This tour discusses topics of murder\, death\, sex work and other similar topics. Attendee discretion is advised.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/rypq30ce5lq-dark-history-of-east-village-walking-tour-occ-21197/
LOCATION:The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland\, 750 9 Avenue Southeast\, Calgary\, T2G 5E1
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260905T082932
CREATED:20260808T000142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T000142Z
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SUMMARY:Paul Farahvar
DESCRIPTION:Chicago-based comedian Paul Farahvar delights audiences with his unique\, quick-witted dry humour\, centred on being a practical but aging bachelor and former litigator. After quickly becoming a staple on the Chicago Comedy Scene for years at his home club\, Laugh Factory\, he began touring\, first as a feature for headliners like Demetri Martin and Gary Gulman\, and later\, as a headliner.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/edsztr-88w-paul-farahvar/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Comedy Cave\, 1020 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1J2
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T235959
DTSTAMP:20260905T082932
CREATED:20260701T000313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000313Z
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SUMMARY:Nordic Nights
DESCRIPTION:Spend an awe-inspiring evening with your Calgary Phil! Naomi Woo leads the Orchestra in Sibelius’s Second Symphony\, an epic musical journey from elemental beauty to desolate struggle to radiant triumph. Plus\, experience Zosha di Castri’s reflection on human explorations of the Moon\, and Stewart Goodyear brings his artistry centre stage in Grieg’s mighty Piano Concerto.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/nt05evuxy-nordic-nights/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 8 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0K9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra":MAILTO:info@calgaryphil.com
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