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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.The 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...
Visit mental health information booths, and enjoy a screening of Disney Pixar's 2020 film, "Soul."Join experts from DiverseCities Calgary to learn about mental health and wellness strategies, and take in one of our two free screenings of the 2020 Disney Pixar movie "Soul," a film about finding purpose and meaning in everyday life.
Newzones is thrilled to present Off the Beaten Path, an upcoming solo exhibition of new work by Albertan contemporary artist Samantha Walrod.Off 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...
After more than 10 years of marking their territory as champions of the underground where leftfield bass and halftime meets hip-hop, Ivy Lab joins us ONE LAST TIME as Sabre & Stray on Thursday, September 3rd at Common/UNDRGRD with special guest OAKK.
The Beltline Neighbourhoods Association hosts movie screenings at High Park. Movies are projected onto our 30-ft inflatable screen with a state of the art 4k projector and dance club worthy sound system. All movies are free to the public and we curate a range of films every year. With our large astro-turf we have a...
Outdoor movie screenings at High Park, a rooftop park situated on top of the city centre parkade! Movies are projected onto our 30ft inflatable screen with a state of the art 4k projector and dance club worthy sound system. With our large astro-turf we have a bring your own seat vibe and sell popcorn and...
Fiery soul-country artist Michela Sheedy hits the legendary King Eddy stage on September 3. About Michela Sheedy: If Chris Stapleton and Miley Cyrus had a punchy little love-child… the result would be Calgary-based country artist, Michela Sheedy. She is proudly independent: one part endless party, one part unmitigated honesty, and known for her vocal cords...
Set in the near future, Otone Komoto works as an architect. She is married to Kensuke Komoto, who runs a construction company. The married couple decides to welcome a humanoid robot into their home as their son.Genre: Drama, Sci-FiDirector: Hirokazu KoreedaStars: Haruka Ayase, Daigo Yamamoto, Rimu Kuwaki Running time: 2 hr 06 min Rating: PG*Presented...
Canadian heavy metal legends, Voivod, and US death metal act, Macabre, are joining up for one almighty show at Dickens.
A reading by Rishi Midha to celebrate the release of his new book, We Are Busy Being Alive, joined by Kirti Bhadresa.About the bookSet in a North American milieu of detachment and alienation, the stories in We Are Busy Being Alive document the attempts of disillusioned characters to re-enchant themselves with a seemingly indifferent world....
Rooftop skyline views, entertainment, and 2SLGBTQ+ networking. Buy early, save big - this sells out fast.Elevate your Pride Week celebrations with an evening of 2SLGBTQ+ & Allies networking, entertainment, and stunning downtown views.Join Calgary’s 2SLGBTQ+ business community for an unforgettable rooftop Pride Week kickoff! Mix, mingle, and make new connections against the backdrop of city...
This summer, the Calgary Surge & The City of Calgary's Downtown Strategy team have partnered to bring back Surge City Hoops, and our FREE youth basketball clinics to the heart of our city.Join us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from June through September, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826...
Join AI Collaborative Artist in Residence and a panel of local artists and experts to discuss art, and how AI can or cannot be a part of it.What is left for artists to do when a machine can make a picture? Paul Freeman spent the summer asking that question — not in theory, in the...
Join us for a creative evening celebrating Pride! Enjoy a free, all-ages evening with music from a live DJ, and hands-on art-making activities for all ages.Please join us as we play the card game Re/Turn: A Gifting Game, conceived and developed by the Play, (Re)Design, and Learn Group at the University of Calgary. Inspired by...
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