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Join Contemporary Calgary at our drop-in Open Studio Session for 55+ on Wednesdays in November.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,...
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...
Brendan Fernandes is an internationally recognized Canadian artist working at the intersection of dance and visual art. Based in Chicago, his practice explores race, queer culture, migration, protest, and other forms of collective movement. Seeking to create new spaces for agency and belonging, Fernandes’ work often takes hybrid forms; part ballet, part queer dance party,...
For over a decade, Bárbara Wagner & Benjamin de Burca have developed a collaborative practice across cinema, visual arts and performance. Their videos and installations are created in dialogue with diverse artists and collectives, combining documentary strategies with narrative layers of fantasy and allegory.Through processes of listening and shared experience, direction, script, costume, and soundtrack...
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...
Come down for a monthly installment of Window Case Concerts.Enjoy live music as you stroll down 7 Ave and 2nd St SW. Come into the art space to get crafty with a variety of art supplies and instruments, too.This show will feature Astrocaster.- Free event!- Drop-in, no registration required- All Ages- Complimentary Coffee & pastries
“Rocks, soil, water, these are the materials of the Earth. They make up the physical substance that we dig in and travel on. Landscape, on the other hand, is the work of the mind. The landscapes in the exhibition “Still Haunted” are composed using images from a geographic place known as the Canadian Shield. Places...
Master sleuths and criminal masterminds. A junior government clerk is found dead on the railway tracks. Papers found in his pocket contain closely guarded government secrets that Mycroft Holmes feels his brother Sherlock should investigate. As the case unfolds, a series of mysterious events lead to a rising body count among ‘The Scoundrels Assembly.’ At...
Learn how to create a punch needle ornament in this beginner's workshop. Decorate your Christmas tree with your very own punch needle ornament! We will have holiday-inspired stencil designs. We will provide snacks and hot chocolate!
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...
The 2026 Stamps House is the official Grey Cup Party of the Calgary Stampeders! Dust off your cowboy hat, shine up your belt buckle, and pull on your boots - we’re bringing the Wild West to Calgary for Grey Cup 2026! Join us for an unforgettable celebration filled with Stamps spirit, Calgary pride, and the...
Join your Calgary Phil for a free noon-hour concert at Brookfield Place, presented by Brookfield Properties. The Orchestra, led by Resident Conductor Ilan Mendel, will be performing holiday favourites, classic Christmas carols, and more.Grab your lunch and meet us for a fun performance that is sure to get you in the holiday spirit!
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...
Join us for the Fall Alberta Expo at Platform Calgary, where startups, corporates, investors, and ecosystem leaders come together for a day of innovation, collaboration, and commercialization.The event will feature:A keynote from a featured industry speaker (to be announced soon), sharing insights on emerging trends and opportunities.Startup pitches showcasing innovative technologies across Plug and Play's...
“Rocks, soil, water, these are the materials of the Earth. They make up the physical substance that we dig in and travel on. Landscape, on the other hand, is the work of the mind. The landscapes in the exhibition “Still Haunted” are composed using images from a geographic place known as the Canadian Shield. Places...
As an artist and a maker, Natalie Gerber is interested in metamorphosis, flux, and endless cycles of becoming, learning, and unlearning. In this new, site-specific installation, Gerber brings together ceramic and textile to consider the transformative potential of weight, gravity, and duration.load begins with a constellation of ceramic forms that alternately evoke rocks, eggs, or...
In Otipemisiwak Fantasy, Riel Starr explores Métis culture through an Indigiqueer perspective. Starr unapologetically conceptualizes Métis futurism through traditionally crafted contemporary objects in order to honour their own personal connection to their culture, the land, and the survivance of historical Two-Spiritness.Opening reception: October 23rd, 2026, from 6:30 to 9 pmRiel Starr will give an exhibition...
Set during the Great Depression, Icemen is a gripping thriller about power, wealth, class, love, and revenge. As people struggle to survive, desperation drives them to dangerous choices in a world where money determines who matters.Evening shows start at 7:30 pm, and matinees are at 2:00 pm. Doors open 30 mins before showtime.
Join Eugene Stickland for a lighthearted reminiscence: Serendipity can be defined in a positive sense as the things we find when we are looking for something else. Happy accidents. Random events that change the course of lives. Hear how a series of unlikely events shaped his life, transforming him from an aspiring pianist to an...
ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company, is celebrating its 30th anniversary!For three decades, the zoo has brought Calgarians together under the glow of lights to create memories, celebrate the holidays, and inspire connection to wildlife.This year, discover new ways to celebrate alongside returning favourites, from a glowing bamboo trail and prairie-inspired light displays to festive...
Discover the Taste of ZOOLIGHTS with an all-new food and beverage pass available every Thursday. Warm up and get into the spirit by sampling a variety of holiday drinks and food that are sprinkled around ZOOLIGHTS.Add it to your ZOOLIGHTS ticket at checkout!
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
Take your next zoo visit from wild to wildly aglow. With Sunlight to ZOOLIGHTS, you can spend the day exploring the zoo and visiting your favourite animals before staying to experience the magic and wonder of ZOOLIGHTS, all with one discounted ticket.
During this four-week guitar class, participants will explore a range of songwriting possibilities using one string! Artists will listen to popular one-string riffs (think “Smoke on the Water”) to inspire their own original compositions.Please note that this class is best suited for artists who:Are comfortable with tasks that require focused attention, repetition, and the development...
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