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A vibrant weekly club meant for both first-time fabric artists and veterans. Bring your project and chat with out knitters and crocheters, or join us for an introductory lesson!Who We Are Carya is a social impact agency that has been responding to the evolving social needs of the Calgary community since 1910. Today, with over...
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.Central to the Contemporary Calgary presentation...
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...
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...
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.Featured artists: Harold Town, Kenneth Lochhead, Wilf Perreault, Ted Godwin, Jennifer Hornyak, Simon Andrew,...
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.Visit The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, where Calgary’s story began, then...
A live late-night show for people who closely follow Canada's news, politics, and current affairs, hosted by Paul Wells, one of the country's most respected political commentators. Wells is known for his discerning reporting, sharp interviews, and decades of coverage of Canadian politics, and this stage show mixes insightful conversation, live music, and unexpected local...
Adam Tiller is a standup comedian, writer, and actor based out of Seattle, WA. Adam performs all across the U.S. and Canada at comedy clubs, private events, corporate events, casinos, fraternal organizations, correctional facilities, and breweries.Adam is known for his strong writing, and dark/clever comedic sensibility. He has opened for Kevin Nealon, Jay Mohr, and...
Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra and memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what...
Every MondayTime: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Location: Werklund Centre, formerly Arts Commons, 205 8 Ave S.E.Room: Arts Learning CentreAge: 18+Cost: FreeSchedule:5:00-5:30 p.m. - Snack, Chill, Network5:30-6:00 p.m. - Smudge6:00-6:30 p.m. - Mini Workshop6:30-7:30 p.m. - Cypher
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.Central to the Contemporary Calgary presentation...
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...
The biggest event of the year for Alberta moviegoers is back! The Calgary International Film Festival, presented by Servus Credit Union, is bringing the year’s most acclaimed and talked-about films—from Cannes and other leading film festivals around the world—to Calgary audiences from September 24 to October 4, 2026.Whether you’re attending a handful of screenings or...
The Calgary International Film Festival's mission is “to entertain and engage audiences by curating the most innovative and compelling films and creating remarkable festival experiences.”Achieving our mission includes hosting a large number of participating filmmakers – both locally and from abroad – and connecting them with the audience through interactive post-screening Q&As, networking, panels and...
On September 26 and 27, the National Music Centre (NMC) launches Live from the King Eddy—a new live recording series that puts you in the room as an album is captured in real time—and we’re kicking it off with The Free Label.Known for their irresistible mix of disco, funk, and soul, natural chemistry, serious musicianship,...
Padmashri Hans Raj Hans - Roohani Sham is coming to Calgary for an unforgettable evening of soulful music on Sunday, September 27 at the Jack Singer Concert Hall.
Jimmy Carr laughs funny and he wants to make you laugh by being funny. He comes to Calgary with all new material.
Celebrating Diversity Through Art and CultureThe Ethnik Festivals Association (EFA), in collaboration with local organizations across Alberta and surrounding communities, proudly presents the 2026 edition of “A Cultural Trilogy”—a vibrant, four-day cultural celebration held during Alberta Culture Days.Theme: “Culture in Motion: Connecting People, Ideas and Possibilities"This year’s theme celebrates the transformative power of culture to...
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