BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Explore Downtown YYC - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Explore Downtown YYC X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Explore Downtown YYC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260905T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260905T143000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143040 CREATED:20260807T000014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000036Z UID:10007849-1788611400-1788618600@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Behind The Stampede: An Insider Tour of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth DESCRIPTION:Tour Stampede Park\, take in all the stories. \nWhere else can you travel through time\, lift the curtain on a legacy\, and see how a legend was born? \nWith BTS: Behind The Stampede\, you’ll explore over a century of history\, thrills\, spills\, characters and champions. Starting off at Sam Centre\, this two-hour tour will take you on a nostalgic trolley ride through some of the highlights of Stampede Park: The Tipi sculpture in Community Park East to learn about the deep connections between Stampede and the First Nations People of Treaty 7\, an exclusive experience at the chuckwagon track and rodeo chutes\, and a few other surprises along the way. You’ll understand how Calgary’s history and the Stampede’s legacy are forever intertwined. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/bluyprkvpl5o-behind-the-stampede-an-insider-tour-of-the-greatest-outdoor-show-on-earth/2026-09-05/ LOCATION:Sam Centre\, 632 13 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 1C5 CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/326a57d1-5fb5-4fdc-8903-68dbd9085ebb-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260905T170000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143040 CREATED:20260904T000019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000047Z UID:10008859-1788613200-1788627600@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:September | 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 p.m. throughout the year. Materials and light instruction are provided\, along with rotating themes and activities. \nOur program encourages people of all ages to connect with modern and contemporary art through enjoyable and interactive creative experiences. \nFor September\, join us to make: \n\nSeptember 5: Decorations for the Pride Parade\nSeptember 12: NO SESSION\nSeptember 19: Airdry Clay Sculptures\nSeptember 26: Felt Bookmarks\n\n\nIn addition to the above activities\, there will be both a collage and drawing station available for creative free time during each session. \nThese are drop-in sessions running from 1-5 p.m. Come anytime — no registration is required. \n*If you have questions about this workshop\, please reach out to Vanessa Lamb\, TD Education Program Coordinator at vanessa@contemporarycalgary.com URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/yabdtrrxc7m-september-or-drop-in-art-making/2026-09-05/ LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4 CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/5a4d74bd-70cc-416b-a427-e328cb84546e-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260908T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260908T120000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143040 CREATED:20260807T000019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000037Z UID:10007864-1788858000-1788868800@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Where’s My Horse? DESCRIPTION:Step into Calgary’s Western culture on an unforgettable journey through the stories\, traditions\, and people that shaped the West. Learn about the early days of Western Canada\, explore Indigenous history\, early settlers\, the North-West Mounted Police\, and the legendary spirit of the Calgary Stampede. \nVisit The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland\, where Calgary’s story began\, then head to Smithbilt Hats\, makers of Calgary’s iconic white hat. Here\, you’ll receive your very own white cowboy hat – a true Calgary welcome – and experience the city’s famous white hat ceremony and oath. Hear stories of the Calgary Stampede and ranch lift\, and visit Alberta Boot Company to discover handcrafted cowboy boots made right here in Alberta. \nBy the end of the tour\, you won’t just understand Calgary’s Western roots – you’ll feel part of them\, hat and all. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/bx6idsrol7_7-wheres-my-horse/2026-09-08/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Calgary\, 700 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 5P6 CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8cf07c89-c75a-4284-94dc-999d3ec05b31-1400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CalgaryWalks &%3B Bus Tours":MAILTO:info@calgarywbtours.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260909T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260909T213000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260903T000342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000056Z UID:10008566-1788982200-1788989400@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Improv 302: Story DESCRIPTION:Improv 302: StoryThis is a six week course with sessions running 7:30-9:30 p.m. on the following Wednesdays:September 9\, 16\, 23\, 30; October 7\, 14. \nClasses are for students aged 18+ \nPlease register with your preferred name so we know who will be in the class and what to call you! \nPrerequisites: Improv 101 & 201\, or 30 hours of improv experience\, or equivalent. Email Jordan if you have questions about your level of improv. \nTelling effective and entertaining stories is what improvisers strive to do! A strong beginning\, surprising middle\, and satisfying ending are the equation to a great improvised story. Put your skills to work creating scenes your audience will love\, in this intermediate workshop. \nNote: If 13 or more registrations occur\, this class will be split into two separate classes running simultaneously in different rooms with different instructors. Students who register will be notified if this split occurs\, and will be given the option to indicate instructor and classmate preferences. \nInstructor (Class 1): Mark Laws \nA teacher by day\, performer by night: Mark (he/him) is excited to be your instructor! He started taking classes with The Kinkonauts in 2022 before being accepted into their Conservatory Programme that same year. He discovered that improv is a great way to build confidence\, find self-expression and create new neural pathways! Also that he likes to play pirates\, that kook! You may have seen him in Fringe Fest 2024’s Surprised by Love\, improvised film noir Secrets and Shadows\, Cage Match 2025-winning BassN’H\, and more! Known for his inclusivity\, self-deprecating wit\, and passion for the craft\, Mark hopes to create a safe space for his students to play games\, learn new skills\, and (most importantly) have fun! URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/voj4f-hwgtb-improv-302-story/2026-09-09/ LOCATION:The Kinkonauts\, 834 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0E5 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Education,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2a90be58-3757-4122-924b-b1aad5432c28-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260910T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260910T143000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260807T000014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000036Z UID:10007850-1789043400-1789050600@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Behind The Stampede: An Insider Tour of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth DESCRIPTION:Tour Stampede Park\, take in all the stories. \nWhere else can you travel through time\, lift the curtain on a legacy\, and see how a legend was born? \nWith BTS: Behind The Stampede\, you’ll explore over a century of history\, thrills\, spills\, characters and champions. Starting off at Sam Centre\, this two-hour tour will take you on a nostalgic trolley ride through some of the highlights of Stampede Park: The Tipi sculpture in Community Park East to learn about the deep connections between Stampede and the First Nations People of Treaty 7\, an exclusive experience at the chuckwagon track and rodeo chutes\, and a few other surprises along the way. You’ll understand how Calgary’s history and the Stampede’s legacy are forever intertwined. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/bluyprkvpl5o-behind-the-stampede-an-insider-tour-of-the-greatest-outdoor-show-on-earth/2026-09-10/ LOCATION:Sam Centre\, 632 13 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 1C5 CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/326a57d1-5fb5-4fdc-8903-68dbd9085ebb-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260912T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260912T143000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260807T000014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000036Z UID:10007851-1789216200-1789223400@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Behind The Stampede: An Insider Tour of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth DESCRIPTION:Tour Stampede Park\, take in all the stories. \nWhere else can you travel through time\, lift the curtain on a legacy\, and see how a legend was born? \nWith BTS: Behind The Stampede\, you’ll explore over a century of history\, thrills\, spills\, characters and champions. Starting off at Sam Centre\, this two-hour tour will take you on a nostalgic trolley ride through some of the highlights of Stampede Park: The Tipi sculpture in Community Park East to learn about the deep connections between Stampede and the First Nations People of Treaty 7\, an exclusive experience at the chuckwagon track and rodeo chutes\, and a few other surprises along the way. You’ll understand how Calgary’s history and the Stampede’s legacy are forever intertwined. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/bluyprkvpl5o-behind-the-stampede-an-insider-tour-of-the-greatest-outdoor-show-on-earth/2026-09-12/ LOCATION:Sam Centre\, 632 13 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 1C5 CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/326a57d1-5fb5-4fdc-8903-68dbd9085ebb-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260912T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T150000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260918T000008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T000009Z UID:10010804-1789221600-1792854000@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Hangings\, Homicides\, and History Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Think you know all of Calgary’s most frightening stories? Go beyond ghosts and hauntings and delve into the real\, chilling tales of murder\, executions and the history of the prisons at historic Fort Calgary. Get your true crime fix and shed light on the grim realities of the city’s early days in this outdoor tour to some of the most disturbing locations across the parkland at The Confluence. \nThe tour will cover disturbing topics typical for true crime content and therefore is recommended for ages 16 and up. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/b8-qlf-qpad-hangings-homicides-and-history-walking-tour/ LOCATION:The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland\, 750 9 Ave Se\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 5E1 CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/4180b325-0278-4cac-8a99-538bac5d7256-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260915T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260915T120000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260807T000019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000037Z UID:10007865-1789462800-1789473600@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Where’s My Horse? DESCRIPTION:Step into Calgary’s Western culture on an unforgettable journey through the stories\, traditions\, and people that shaped the West. Learn about the early days of Western Canada\, explore Indigenous history\, early settlers\, the North-West Mounted Police\, and the legendary spirit of the Calgary Stampede. \nVisit The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland\, where Calgary’s story began\, then head to Smithbilt Hats\, makers of Calgary’s iconic white hat. Here\, you’ll receive your very own white cowboy hat – a true Calgary welcome – and experience the city’s famous white hat ceremony and oath. Hear stories of the Calgary Stampede and ranch lift\, and visit Alberta Boot Company to discover handcrafted cowboy boots made right here in Alberta. \nBy the end of the tour\, you won’t just understand Calgary’s Western roots – you’ll feel part of them\, hat and all. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/bx6idsrol7_7-wheres-my-horse/2026-09-15/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Calgary\, 700 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 5P6 CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8cf07c89-c75a-4284-94dc-999d3ec05b31-1400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CalgaryWalks &%3B Bus Tours":MAILTO:info@calgarywbtours.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260916T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260916T213000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260903T000342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000056Z UID:10008872-1789587000-1789594200@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Improv 302: Story DESCRIPTION:Improv 302: StoryThis is a six week course with sessions running 7:30-9:30 p.m. on the following Wednesdays:September 9\, 16\, 23\, 30; October 7\, 14. \nClasses are for students aged 18+ \nPlease register with your preferred name so we know who will be in the class and what to call you! \nPrerequisites: Improv 101 & 201\, or 30 hours of improv experience\, or equivalent. Email Jordan if you have questions about your level of improv. \nTelling effective and entertaining stories is what improvisers strive to do! A strong beginning\, surprising middle\, and satisfying ending are the equation to a great improvised story. Put your skills to work creating scenes your audience will love\, in this intermediate workshop. \nNote: If 13 or more registrations occur\, this class will be split into two separate classes running simultaneously in different rooms with different instructors. Students who register will be notified if this split occurs\, and will be given the option to indicate instructor and classmate preferences. \nInstructor (Class 1): Mark Laws \nA teacher by day\, performer by night: Mark (he/him) is excited to be your instructor! He started taking classes with The Kinkonauts in 2022 before being accepted into their Conservatory Programme that same year. He discovered that improv is a great way to build confidence\, find self-expression and create new neural pathways! Also that he likes to play pirates\, that kook! You may have seen him in Fringe Fest 2024’s Surprised by Love\, improvised film noir Secrets and Shadows\, Cage Match 2025-winning BassN’H\, and more! Known for his inclusivity\, self-deprecating wit\, and passion for the craft\, Mark hopes to create a safe space for his students to play games\, learn new skills\, and (most importantly) have fun! URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/voj4f-hwgtb-improv-302-story/2026-09-16/ LOCATION:The Kinkonauts\, 834 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0E5 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Education,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2a90be58-3757-4122-924b-b1aad5432c28-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260917T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260917T170000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260909T000033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000119Z UID:10008963-1789646400-1789664400@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Curtis Talwst Santiago: worlds\, worlds\, worlds DESCRIPTION:worlds\, worlds\, worlds explores how stories are held and carried across the vestiges of history and memory. Rooted in a form of world-building where inherited imagination meets critical fabulation¹\, the exhibition celebrates polyphonic identities that negotiate different geographies across time\, weaving the material\, the fragmentary\, and the ever-evolving within storytelling. \nCentral to the Contemporary Calgary presentation is a focused survey of Santiago’s dioramas. Begun in 2008 and collectively known as the Infinity Series\, these intimate works move fluidly between personal memories of Caribbean community life: basement dance parties\, the quintessential barbershop\, figures dreaming in the grass\, and broader collective histories such as migration crises and the rise of territorialism in its many forms. These scenes are portrayed as something precious and deliberately sheltered\, worlds that can be held in the palm of a hand\, inviting careful observation of details often overlooked. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/_qnn2kces0x-curtis-talwst-santiago-worlds-worlds-worlds/2026-09-17/ LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4 CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/0830e355-c990-4856-a4ed-8c248645abb7-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260917T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260917T143000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260807T000014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000036Z UID:10007852-1789648200-1789655400@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Behind The Stampede: An Insider Tour of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth DESCRIPTION:Tour Stampede Park\, take in all the stories. \nWhere else can you travel through time\, lift the curtain on a legacy\, and see how a legend was born? \nWith BTS: Behind The Stampede\, you’ll explore over a century of history\, thrills\, spills\, characters and champions. Starting off at Sam Centre\, this two-hour tour will take you on a nostalgic trolley ride through some of the highlights of Stampede Park: The Tipi sculpture in Community Park East to learn about the deep connections between Stampede and the First Nations People of Treaty 7\, an exclusive experience at the chuckwagon track and rodeo chutes\, and a few other surprises along the way. You’ll understand how Calgary’s history and the Stampede’s legacy are forever intertwined. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/bluyprkvpl5o-behind-the-stampede-an-insider-tour-of-the-greatest-outdoor-show-on-earth/2026-09-17/ LOCATION:Sam Centre\, 632 13 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 1C5 CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/326a57d1-5fb5-4fdc-8903-68dbd9085ebb-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T170000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260909T000033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000119Z UID:10008964-1789732800-1789750800@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Curtis Talwst Santiago: worlds\, worlds\, worlds DESCRIPTION:worlds\, worlds\, worlds explores how stories are held and carried across the vestiges of history and memory. Rooted in a form of world-building where inherited imagination meets critical fabulation¹\, the exhibition celebrates polyphonic identities that negotiate different geographies across time\, weaving the material\, the fragmentary\, and the ever-evolving within storytelling. \nCentral to the Contemporary Calgary presentation is a focused survey of Santiago’s dioramas. Begun in 2008 and collectively known as the Infinity Series\, these intimate works move fluidly between personal memories of Caribbean community life: basement dance parties\, the quintessential barbershop\, figures dreaming in the grass\, and broader collective histories such as migration crises and the rise of territorialism in its many forms. These scenes are portrayed as something precious and deliberately sheltered\, worlds that can be held in the palm of a hand\, inviting careful observation of details often overlooked. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/_qnn2kces0x-curtis-talwst-santiago-worlds-worlds-worlds/2026-09-18/ LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4 CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/0830e355-c990-4856-a4ed-8c248645abb7-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T170000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260909T000033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000119Z UID:10008965-1789819200-1789837200@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Curtis Talwst Santiago: worlds\, worlds\, worlds DESCRIPTION:worlds\, worlds\, worlds explores how stories are held and carried across the vestiges of history and memory. Rooted in a form of world-building where inherited imagination meets critical fabulation¹\, the exhibition celebrates polyphonic identities that negotiate different geographies across time\, weaving the material\, the fragmentary\, and the ever-evolving within storytelling. \nCentral to the Contemporary Calgary presentation is a focused survey of Santiago’s dioramas. Begun in 2008 and collectively known as the Infinity Series\, these intimate works move fluidly between personal memories of Caribbean community life: basement dance parties\, the quintessential barbershop\, figures dreaming in the grass\, and broader collective histories such as migration crises and the rise of territorialism in its many forms. These scenes are portrayed as something precious and deliberately sheltered\, worlds that can be held in the palm of a hand\, inviting careful observation of details often overlooked. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/_qnn2kces0x-curtis-talwst-santiago-worlds-worlds-worlds/2026-09-19/ LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4 CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/0830e355-c990-4856-a4ed-8c248645abb7-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T143000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260807T000014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000036Z UID:10007853-1789821000-1789828200@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Behind The Stampede: An Insider Tour of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth DESCRIPTION:Tour Stampede Park\, take in all the stories. \nWhere else can you travel through time\, lift the curtain on a legacy\, and see how a legend was born? \nWith BTS: Behind The Stampede\, you’ll explore over a century of history\, thrills\, spills\, characters and champions. Starting off at Sam Centre\, this two-hour tour will take you on a nostalgic trolley ride through some of the highlights of Stampede Park: The Tipi sculpture in Community Park East to learn about the deep connections between Stampede and the First Nations People of Treaty 7\, an exclusive experience at the chuckwagon track and rodeo chutes\, and a few other surprises along the way. You’ll understand how Calgary’s history and the Stampede’s legacy are forever intertwined. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/bluyprkvpl5o-behind-the-stampede-an-insider-tour-of-the-greatest-outdoor-show-on-earth/2026-09-19/ LOCATION:Sam Centre\, 632 13 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 1C5 CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/326a57d1-5fb5-4fdc-8903-68dbd9085ebb-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T170000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260904T000019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000047Z UID:10008860-1789822800-1789837200@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:September | 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 p.m. throughout the year. Materials and light instruction are provided\, along with rotating themes and activities. \nOur program encourages people of all ages to connect with modern and contemporary art through enjoyable and interactive creative experiences. \nFor September\, join us to make: \n\nSeptember 5: Decorations for the Pride Parade\nSeptember 12: NO SESSION\nSeptember 19: Airdry Clay Sculptures\nSeptember 26: Felt Bookmarks\n\n\nIn addition to the above activities\, there will be both a collage and drawing station available for creative free time during each session. \nThese are drop-in sessions running from 1-5 p.m. Come anytime — no registration is required. \n*If you have questions about this workshop\, please reach out to Vanessa Lamb\, TD Education Program Coordinator at vanessa@contemporarycalgary.com URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/yabdtrrxc7m-september-or-drop-in-art-making/2026-09-19/ LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4 CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/5a4d74bd-70cc-416b-a427-e328cb84546e-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260920T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260920T170000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260909T000033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000119Z UID:10008966-1789905600-1789923600@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Curtis Talwst Santiago: worlds\, worlds\, worlds DESCRIPTION:worlds\, worlds\, worlds explores how stories are held and carried across the vestiges of history and memory. Rooted in a form of world-building where inherited imagination meets critical fabulation¹\, the exhibition celebrates polyphonic identities that negotiate different geographies across time\, weaving the material\, the fragmentary\, and the ever-evolving within storytelling. \nCentral to the Contemporary Calgary presentation is a focused survey of Santiago’s dioramas. Begun in 2008 and collectively known as the Infinity Series\, these intimate works move fluidly between personal memories of Caribbean community life: basement dance parties\, the quintessential barbershop\, figures dreaming in the grass\, and broader collective histories such as migration crises and the rise of territorialism in its many forms. These scenes are portrayed as something precious and deliberately sheltered\, worlds that can be held in the palm of a hand\, inviting careful observation of details often overlooked. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/_qnn2kces0x-curtis-talwst-santiago-worlds-worlds-worlds/2026-09-20/ LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4 CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/0830e355-c990-4856-a4ed-8c248645abb7-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260921T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260921T170000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260909T000033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000119Z UID:10008967-1789992000-1790010000@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Curtis Talwst Santiago: worlds\, worlds\, worlds DESCRIPTION:worlds\, worlds\, worlds explores how stories are held and carried across the vestiges of history and memory. Rooted in a form of world-building where inherited imagination meets critical fabulation¹\, the exhibition celebrates polyphonic identities that negotiate different geographies across time\, weaving the material\, the fragmentary\, and the ever-evolving within storytelling. \nCentral to the Contemporary Calgary presentation is a focused survey of Santiago’s dioramas. Begun in 2008 and collectively known as the Infinity Series\, these intimate works move fluidly between personal memories of Caribbean community life: basement dance parties\, the quintessential barbershop\, figures dreaming in the grass\, and broader collective histories such as migration crises and the rise of territorialism in its many forms. These scenes are portrayed as something precious and deliberately sheltered\, worlds that can be held in the palm of a hand\, inviting careful observation of details often overlooked. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/_qnn2kces0x-curtis-talwst-santiago-worlds-worlds-worlds/2026-09-21/ LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4 CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/0830e355-c990-4856-a4ed-8c248645abb7-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260922T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260922T120000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260807T000019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000037Z UID:10007866-1790067600-1790078400@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Where’s My Horse? DESCRIPTION:Step into Calgary’s Western culture on an unforgettable journey through the stories\, traditions\, and people that shaped the West. Learn about the early days of Western Canada\, explore Indigenous history\, early settlers\, the North-West Mounted Police\, and the legendary spirit of the Calgary Stampede. \nVisit The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland\, where Calgary’s story began\, then head to Smithbilt Hats\, makers of Calgary’s iconic white hat. Here\, you’ll receive your very own white cowboy hat – a true Calgary welcome – and experience the city’s famous white hat ceremony and oath. Hear stories of the Calgary Stampede and ranch lift\, and visit Alberta Boot Company to discover handcrafted cowboy boots made right here in Alberta. \nBy the end of the tour\, you won’t just understand Calgary’s Western roots – you’ll feel part of them\, hat and all. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/bx6idsrol7_7-wheres-my-horse/2026-09-22/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Calgary\, 700 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 5P6 CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8cf07c89-c75a-4284-94dc-999d3ec05b31-1400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CalgaryWalks &%3B Bus Tours":MAILTO:info@calgarywbtours.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T140000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260910T000126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T000055Z UID:10009906-1790078400-1790085600@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Digital Literacy Microsoft Excel Program DESCRIPTION:Join our 8-week beginner-friendly Microsoft Excel program. Learn formatting\, formulas\, functions\, data organization\, charts\, and workplace reporting. Starting September 22\, 2026 (Beltline location) and September 25\, 2026 (Manchester location). URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/m67_eaa9wrd-digital-literacy-microsoft-excel-program/2026-09-22/ LOCATION:1003 11 Ave SW\, 1003 11 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0G2 CATEGORIES:Education,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/eb46b12a-4345-4d4a-83cf-d85c1b9ff33e-1400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Women in Need Society":MAILTO:info@winsyyc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260922T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260909T000033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000119Z UID:10008968-1790078400-1790096400@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Curtis Talwst Santiago: worlds\, worlds\, worlds DESCRIPTION:worlds\, worlds\, worlds explores how stories are held and carried across the vestiges of history and memory. Rooted in a form of world-building where inherited imagination meets critical fabulation¹\, the exhibition celebrates polyphonic identities that negotiate different geographies across time\, weaving the material\, the fragmentary\, and the ever-evolving within storytelling. \nCentral to the Contemporary Calgary presentation is a focused survey of Santiago’s dioramas. Begun in 2008 and collectively known as the Infinity Series\, these intimate works move fluidly between personal memories of Caribbean community life: basement dance parties\, the quintessential barbershop\, figures dreaming in the grass\, and broader collective histories such as migration crises and the rise of territorialism in its many forms. These scenes are portrayed as something precious and deliberately sheltered\, worlds that can be held in the palm of a hand\, inviting careful observation of details often overlooked. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/_qnn2kces0x-curtis-talwst-santiago-worlds-worlds-worlds/2026-09-22/ LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4 CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/0830e355-c990-4856-a4ed-8c248645abb7-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260923T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260923T170000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260909T000033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000119Z UID:10008969-1790164800-1790182800@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Curtis Talwst Santiago: worlds\, worlds\, worlds DESCRIPTION:worlds\, worlds\, worlds explores how stories are held and carried across the vestiges of history and memory. Rooted in a form of world-building where inherited imagination meets critical fabulation¹\, the exhibition celebrates polyphonic identities that negotiate different geographies across time\, weaving the material\, the fragmentary\, and the ever-evolving within storytelling. \nCentral to the Contemporary Calgary presentation is a focused survey of Santiago’s dioramas. Begun in 2008 and collectively known as the Infinity Series\, these intimate works move fluidly between personal memories of Caribbean community life: basement dance parties\, the quintessential barbershop\, figures dreaming in the grass\, and broader collective histories such as migration crises and the rise of territorialism in its many forms. These scenes are portrayed as something precious and deliberately sheltered\, worlds that can be held in the palm of a hand\, inviting careful observation of details often overlooked. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/_qnn2kces0x-curtis-talwst-santiago-worlds-worlds-worlds/2026-09-23/ LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4 CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/0830e355-c990-4856-a4ed-8c248645abb7-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260923T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260923T213000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260903T000342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000056Z UID:10008873-1790191800-1790199000@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Improv 302: Story DESCRIPTION:Improv 302: StoryThis is a six week course with sessions running 7:30-9:30 p.m. on the following Wednesdays:September 9\, 16\, 23\, 30; October 7\, 14. \nClasses are for students aged 18+ \nPlease register with your preferred name so we know who will be in the class and what to call you! \nPrerequisites: Improv 101 & 201\, or 30 hours of improv experience\, or equivalent. Email Jordan if you have questions about your level of improv. \nTelling effective and entertaining stories is what improvisers strive to do! A strong beginning\, surprising middle\, and satisfying ending are the equation to a great improvised story. Put your skills to work creating scenes your audience will love\, in this intermediate workshop. \nNote: If 13 or more registrations occur\, this class will be split into two separate classes running simultaneously in different rooms with different instructors. Students who register will be notified if this split occurs\, and will be given the option to indicate instructor and classmate preferences. \nInstructor (Class 1): Mark Laws \nA teacher by day\, performer by night: Mark (he/him) is excited to be your instructor! He started taking classes with The Kinkonauts in 2022 before being accepted into their Conservatory Programme that same year. He discovered that improv is a great way to build confidence\, find self-expression and create new neural pathways! Also that he likes to play pirates\, that kook! You may have seen him in Fringe Fest 2024’s Surprised by Love\, improvised film noir Secrets and Shadows\, Cage Match 2025-winning BassN’H\, and more! Known for his inclusivity\, self-deprecating wit\, and passion for the craft\, Mark hopes to create a safe space for his students to play games\, learn new skills\, and (most importantly) have fun! URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/voj4f-hwgtb-improv-302-story/2026-09-23/ LOCATION:The Kinkonauts\, 834 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0E5 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Education,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2a90be58-3757-4122-924b-b1aad5432c28-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260924T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260924T170000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260909T000033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000119Z UID:10008970-1790251200-1790269200@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Curtis Talwst Santiago: worlds\, worlds\, worlds DESCRIPTION:worlds\, worlds\, worlds explores how stories are held and carried across the vestiges of history and memory. Rooted in a form of world-building where inherited imagination meets critical fabulation¹\, the exhibition celebrates polyphonic identities that negotiate different geographies across time\, weaving the material\, the fragmentary\, and the ever-evolving within storytelling. \nCentral to the Contemporary Calgary presentation is a focused survey of Santiago’s dioramas. Begun in 2008 and collectively known as the Infinity Series\, these intimate works move fluidly between personal memories of Caribbean community life: basement dance parties\, the quintessential barbershop\, figures dreaming in the grass\, and broader collective histories such as migration crises and the rise of territorialism in its many forms. These scenes are portrayed as something precious and deliberately sheltered\, worlds that can be held in the palm of a hand\, inviting careful observation of details often overlooked. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/_qnn2kces0x-curtis-talwst-santiago-worlds-worlds-worlds/2026-09-24/ LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4 CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/0830e355-c990-4856-a4ed-8c248645abb7-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260924T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260924T143000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260807T000014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000036Z UID:10007854-1790253000-1790260200@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Behind The Stampede: An Insider Tour of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth DESCRIPTION:Tour Stampede Park\, take in all the stories. \nWhere else can you travel through time\, lift the curtain on a legacy\, and see how a legend was born? \nWith BTS: Behind The Stampede\, you’ll explore over a century of history\, thrills\, spills\, characters and champions. Starting off at Sam Centre\, this two-hour tour will take you on a nostalgic trolley ride through some of the highlights of Stampede Park: The Tipi sculpture in Community Park East to learn about the deep connections between Stampede and the First Nations People of Treaty 7\, an exclusive experience at the chuckwagon track and rodeo chutes\, and a few other surprises along the way. You’ll understand how Calgary’s history and the Stampede’s legacy are forever intertwined. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/bluyprkvpl5o-behind-the-stampede-an-insider-tour-of-the-greatest-outdoor-show-on-earth/2026-09-24/ LOCATION:Sam Centre\, 632 13 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 1C5 CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/326a57d1-5fb5-4fdc-8903-68dbd9085ebb-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T140000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260910T000127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T000056Z UID:10009913-1790337600-1790344800@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Digital Literacy Microsoft Excel Program DESCRIPTION:Join our 8-week beginner-friendly Microsoft Excel program. Learn formatting\, formulas\, functions\, data organization\, charts\, and workplace reporting. Starting September 22\, 2026 (Beltline location) and September 25\, 2026 (Manchester location). URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/m67_eaa9wrd-digital-literacy-microsoft-excel-program-occ-21513/2026-09-25/ LOCATION:1003 11 Ave SW\, 1003 11 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0G2 CATEGORIES:Education,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/eb46b12a-4345-4d4a-83cf-d85c1b9ff33e-1400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Women in Need Society":MAILTO:info@winsyyc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260925T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260925T170000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260909T000033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000119Z UID:10008971-1790337600-1790355600@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Curtis Talwst Santiago: worlds\, worlds\, worlds DESCRIPTION:worlds\, worlds\, worlds explores how stories are held and carried across the vestiges of history and memory. Rooted in a form of world-building where inherited imagination meets critical fabulation¹\, the exhibition celebrates polyphonic identities that negotiate different geographies across time\, weaving the material\, the fragmentary\, and the ever-evolving within storytelling. \nCentral to the Contemporary Calgary presentation is a focused survey of Santiago’s dioramas. Begun in 2008 and collectively known as the Infinity Series\, these intimate works move fluidly between personal memories of Caribbean community life: basement dance parties\, the quintessential barbershop\, figures dreaming in the grass\, and broader collective histories such as migration crises and the rise of territorialism in its many forms. These scenes are portrayed as something precious and deliberately sheltered\, worlds that can be held in the palm of a hand\, inviting careful observation of details often overlooked. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/_qnn2kces0x-curtis-talwst-santiago-worlds-worlds-worlds/2026-09-25/ LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4 CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/0830e355-c990-4856-a4ed-8c248645abb7-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260925T235959 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260924T000006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T000007Z UID:10010882-1790362800-1790380799@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:One Night Only! An Evening with Marie Beath Badian DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome renowned Canadian playwright Marie Beath Badian for a very special one-night-only event\, presented by the Playwrights Guild of Canada and hosted by Downstage. \nMarie Beath will read excerpts from three of her plays: The Making of St. Jerome\, Prairie Nurse\, and The Waltz. It’s such a great chance to experience glimpses of her sly\, heartwarming\, hilarious and political body of work. \nFollowing the reading\, join Marie Beath for a talkback facilitated by Downstage Artistic Director Clare Preuss. This is an opportunity to learn more about Marie Beath’s inspirations and creative process. It’s also a chance to catch these two long-time friends and collaborators together in conversation with the audience. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/tatnvx4dh71a-one-night-only-an-evening-with-marie-beath-badian/ LOCATION:Motel Theatre\, 225 8 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 5C3 CATEGORIES:Education,Theatre & performing arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/672ed0eb-dc7c-4920-be3a-b017e71bd1b3-1400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Downstage":MAILTO:clare@downstage.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260926T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260926T163000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260915T000132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T000034Z UID:10010772-1790413200-1790440200@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Bison Symposium DESCRIPTION:Bison Symposium: Restoring Relationships\, Restoring the Land \nThe Bison Symposium brings together Indigenous leaders\, knowledge keepers\, conservationists\, and community members to explore the cultural\, ecological\, and spiritual significance of the buffalo.Invited speakers from the Blackfoot Confederacy and other initiatives come together sharing stories\, insights\, and experiences from ongoing efforts to return buffalo to their traditional territories and restore relationships between people\, land\, and one of the most important relatives on the Plains.A keynote address by PhD candidate Paulette Fox\, whose work and advocacy have advanced conversations around buffalo restoration and Indigenous-led stewardship\, followed by a screening of acclaimed documentary Bring Them Home | Aiskótáhkapiyaaya\, which chronicles the movement to return buffalo to Indigenous Nations and highlights the transformative impacts of bison repatriation. Attendees will also get the rare opportunity to hear from Elder Tyson Running Wolf of Amskapi Piikani.Throughout the day\, attendees can explore a bison-themed Indigenous Market\, featuring Indigenous artists\, makers\, and entrepreneurs offering artwork\, crafts\, and products inspired by buffalo culture and teachings.Join us for a day of learning\, connection\, and reflection as we celebrate the buffalo’s enduring role in Indigenous cultures and the growing movement to bring them home. Together\, we will honour the past\, support pathways toward reconciliation\, and envision a future where buffalo once again thrive on the Prairies. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/r91rdlf7noo-bison-symposium/ LOCATION:The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland\, 750 9 Ave Se\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 5E1 CATEGORIES:Education,Film & movies,Shopping & markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/5e7e775a-0e31-430b-a3bf-0818d17ff068-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260926T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260926T170000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260909T000033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000119Z UID:10008972-1790424000-1790442000@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Curtis Talwst Santiago: worlds\, worlds\, worlds DESCRIPTION:worlds\, worlds\, worlds explores how stories are held and carried across the vestiges of history and memory. Rooted in a form of world-building where inherited imagination meets critical fabulation¹\, the exhibition celebrates polyphonic identities that negotiate different geographies across time\, weaving the material\, the fragmentary\, and the ever-evolving within storytelling. \nCentral to the Contemporary Calgary presentation is a focused survey of Santiago’s dioramas. Begun in 2008 and collectively known as the Infinity Series\, these intimate works move fluidly between personal memories of Caribbean community life: basement dance parties\, the quintessential barbershop\, figures dreaming in the grass\, and broader collective histories such as migration crises and the rise of territorialism in its many forms. These scenes are portrayed as something precious and deliberately sheltered\, worlds that can be held in the palm of a hand\, inviting careful observation of details often overlooked. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/_qnn2kces0x-curtis-talwst-santiago-worlds-worlds-worlds/2026-09-26/ LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4 CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/0830e355-c990-4856-a4ed-8c248645abb7-1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260926T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260926T143000 DTSTAMP:20260926T143041 CREATED:20260807T000014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000036Z UID:10007855-1790425800-1790433000@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com SUMMARY:Behind The Stampede: An Insider Tour of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth DESCRIPTION:Tour Stampede Park\, take in all the stories. \nWhere else can you travel through time\, lift the curtain on a legacy\, and see how a legend was born? \nWith BTS: Behind The Stampede\, you’ll explore over a century of history\, thrills\, spills\, characters and champions. Starting off at Sam Centre\, this two-hour tour will take you on a nostalgic trolley ride through some of the highlights of Stampede Park: The Tipi sculpture in Community Park East to learn about the deep connections between Stampede and the First Nations People of Treaty 7\, an exclusive experience at the chuckwagon track and rodeo chutes\, and a few other surprises along the way. You’ll understand how Calgary’s history and the Stampede’s legacy are forever intertwined. URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/bluyprkvpl5o-behind-the-stampede-an-insider-tour-of-the-greatest-outdoor-show-on-earth/2026-09-26/ LOCATION:Sam Centre\, 632 13 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 1C5 CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/326a57d1-5fb5-4fdc-8903-68dbd9085ebb-1400.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR