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This event is a part of Historic Calgary Week.The Lougheed family name has long been a prominent and powerful name in Alberta and Canada, and all began right here. This guided house tour will take you through all three floors of Lougheed House and through the social and political legacy of the Lougheed name. Join...
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Get your tickets now to discover the music of ABBA at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, under the gentle glow of candlelight.Tentative ProgramDancing QueenSOSMoney, Money, MoneyThe Winner Takes it AllVoulez-VousAngeleyesWaterlooFernandoKnowing Me, Knowing...
A mansion. A murder. A mystery.Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie...
A mansion. A murder. A mystery. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures...
Looking for a memorable experience to share with your children? Join FlipSide Theatre for Little Mermaid, an original musical adaptation of the beloved fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.Filled with enchanting music, imaginative puppetry, dazzling costumes, and heartfelt storytelling, Little Mermaid celebrates courage, family, sacrifice, and discovering your true voice. Created by Calgary's Filipino-Canadian theatre...
The best stories always end with the bad guy getting what he deserves. And on Willow Avalon's new album Pink Pocket Pistol, a few cruel men end up on the wrong side of woman's revenge.Date: July 26, 2026Doors: 7pmStart Time: 8pmLocation: Commonwealth Bar & StageTicket Price: $43.91
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Ed Sheeran and Coldplay at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, under the gentle glow of candlelight. Tentative Program Coldplay - Clocks Coldplay - Something Just...
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, under the gentle glow of candlelight. Tentative ProgramTime - InceptionThis Land - The Lion KingZooster’s...
Globe Cinema Presents: Alien (1979)In the distant future, the commercial spaceship "Nostromo" crew is on its way home when the crew picks up a distress call from a distant moon. The crew must investigate, and the spaceship descends on the small planetoid afterwards.After a rough landing, three crew members leave the spaceship to explore the...
Terminus is an annual darkwave/ EBM/ industrial/ synth/ post punk festival featuring 30+ acts from all over North America and Europe.Lineup:Test DeptPortion ControlHome FrontQualLead Into GoldNitePast SelfHaunt MeSDHSoft VeinCarralleeMvtantMany more!
Globe Cinema Presents: Rose of Nevada (2025)30 years ago, the Rose of Nevada disappeared at sea. Now, it has returned.Desperate to make ends meet, two men join its crew and set sail once again, but soon discover they’ve been transported back into the past, where they are mistaken for the original crew.Genre: Drama, Sci-FiDirector: Mark...
Globe Cinema Presents: Rose of Nevada (2025) 30 years ago, the Rose of Nevada disappeared at sea. Now, it has returned. Desperate to make ends meet, two men join its crew and set sail once again, but soon discover they’ve been transported back into the past, where they are mistaken for the original crew. Genre:...
Step into the secret world of lemurs at this adults-only event that explores the fascinating lives of these unique and mysterious creatures. You’ll begin your evening with an exclusive, after-hours viewing of our three lemur species in the Land of Lemurs immersive habitat, then head to Safari Lodge for a delicious four-course meal. This guest-favourite...
Step into the secret world of lemurs at this adults-only event that explores the fascinating lives of these unique and mysterious creatures. You’ll begin your evening with an exclusive, after-hours viewing of our three lemur species in the Land of Lemurs immersive habitat, then head to Safari Lodge for a delicious four-course meal. This guest-favourite...
An evening of live jazz to summarize the classics which you can't resist.All the Jazz classics which you can't resist... with a modern twist. The perfect evening you've been waiting for filled with style, class, rebellion, and live jazz charm
The event will feature performances by students from several Calgary flamenco schools alongside professional artists including singer/dancer/flamencologist Silvia Temis, Francesca Canalizo, Anastassia Alexander, Daniela Crestani and Alma Viva Dance, guitarist Michael Boyle, Tosh Hayashi, David Matyas, Jorge Villena, and other leading flamenco artists and educators from the local community. The program will also feature performances...
Globe Cinema Presents: Rose of Nevada (2025)30 years ago, the Rose of Nevada disappeared at sea. Now, it has returned.Desperate to make ends meet, two men join its crew and set sail once again, but soon discover they’ve been transported back into the past, where they are mistaken for the original crew.Genre: Drama, Sci-FiDirector: Mark...
Globe Cinema Presents: Rose of Nevada (2025) 30 years ago, the Rose of Nevada disappeared at sea. Now, it has returned. Desperate to make ends meet, two men join its crew and set sail once again, but soon discover they’ve been transported back into the past, where they are mistaken for the original crew. Genre:...
Globe Cinema Presents: Stolen Kingdom (2025)Director and Producer in attendance for Q&A Saturday, July 25thStolen Kingdom is a documentary that delves into the history of mischief, scandal, and theft at Walt Disney World, ultimately leading to the theft of an animatronic valued at nearly half a million dollars. The film features key figures from the...
Join us for a pattern-making workshop inspired by Ghazaleh Avarzamani’s exhibition Churn, Earn, Burn and then Return, where games become a lens for examining the systems that shape our everyday life. By rolling dice, kids will generate the rules to create their artworks, while exploring colour, composition, and ideas of control through playful chance. What...
A mansion. A murder. A mystery.Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie...
FlipSide Theatre, in association with Philippine Festival Council of Alberta (PFCA) and Forte Musical Theatre, presents Little Mermaid.Little Mermaid is a bold new musical adaptation of the beloved Hans Christian Andersen tale. Featuring a book by acclaimed playwrights Jaime del Mundo and Luna Griño-Inocian, with music by Broadway performer Lito Villareal, this reimagined production plunges...
With joyful urgency, we have co-imagined and co-designed an experience for curious minds seeking deeper connection to themselves, to one another, and to the world around them, through the inviting and transformative embrace of the arts.Together, we explore the questions we're often afraid to ask, but suspect everyone else is quietly wrestling with too. Think...
Learn basic macramé knots by making your own plant hanger to take home with you! Introducing a delightful spring pattern crafted specifically for your indoor plants. By employing basic macramé knots such as the Crown knot and Double Half Hitch knot, we'll breathe life into this beginner-friendly Daisy plant hanger with beads.Workshops are recommended for...
Join us for a pattern-making workshop inspired by Ghazaleh Avarzamani’s exhibition Churn, Earn, Burn and then Return, where games become a lens for examining the systems that shape our everyday life. By rolling dice, kids will generate the rules to create their artworks, while exploring colour, composition, and ideas of control through playful chance. What...
Every week, country-folk singer-songwriter Carter Felker presents a chill weekend set with a rotating cast of guests.This family-friendly show is best paired with our delicious Sunday brunch!Brunch menu: https://kingeddy.ca/menuAbout Carter Felker:Born and raised in the Prairies, Carter Felker’s eyes have seen the length of the wheat fields through many winter mornings, and the stretch of...
River Hall YYC ☀️ Free open air community events along the Bow River 🎶 Entertainment • Activities • Wellness & more! 💫 Family + Dog friendly 🐾 📍 Lot 6, 311 8 ST SW Hours ✨ Thursdays & Fridays: 5–10 PM ✨ Saturdays & Sundays: 11 AM–10 PM Enjoy the best of summer...
Swap in any old sports jersey.Make a $30 donation to Jays Care Foundation.Receive a brand new Blue Jays jersey with an exclusive 50th season patch.The Blue Jays Jersey Swap event will offer fans the chance to gear up for the second half of the baseball season. By bringing in their old jersey and making a...
Join us at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, for Synth Soundbath, a new monthly series exploring the intersection of wellness and music technology.Part immersive listening session, part interpretive learning experience, this program invites participants to experience sound as both a creative and sensory force. Held on the last Sunday of each month,...
$70, please register, ages 15+In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore ways of preserving the beauty of our short Calgary summer through the historic cyanotype process. Using locally gathered botanical materials, we will create a series of rich blue-and-white prints that capture details of seasonal plant life.Participants will learn about the history of cyanotypes and...
In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore ways of preserving the beauty of our short Calgary summer through the historic cyanotype process. Using locally gathered botanical materials, we will create a series of rich blue-and-white prints that capture details of seasonal plant life.Participants will learn about the history of cyanotypes and be guided through each...
Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked to order omelets, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today!
Terminus is an annual darkwave/ EBM/ industrial/ synth/ post punk festival featuring 30+ acts from all over North America and Europe.
Join the fun on Prince's Island Park for the 47th annual Calgary Folk Music Festival!The festival returns, featuring performances by Valerie June, Goldie Boutilier, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, Killer Mike, Bia Ferreira, The Free Label, Mary Gauthier, YAGODY, and many more to be announced.The Calgary Folk Music Festival is one of Canada’s flagship,...
Mush Love Art Exhibition & Market Event on July 18 to 26!Special Events:Friday July 17 - Private Opening Event: 7 p.m. to MidnightSunday July 19 - Mush Market Event: Noon to 5 p.m.Friday July 24 - Psychedelic Sound Sessions: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.Saturday July 25 - Artist-Run Workshops & Activations: Noon till 5 p.m.Mush...
The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer.Everyone can be part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. This shared reading adventure is a great way to connect, discover, and keep learning through the summer months.From July 1 to August 31, read, attend programs, explore new stories, and have fun at the Library as part...
Current is a new series of public art activations presented by The New Gallery (TNG), transforming the Bow River pathway into a flowing corridor of creativity. Connecting Calgary’s cultural landmarks and natural landscapes, these activations merge art, nature, and community through installation, performance, and interactive projects. It invites audiences to experience the city through the...
Our regular Saturday Spectacular Show is replaced this week with Marina Summers Diva Doll Tour!If you purchase tickets at www.tfdpresents.ca this includes entry into the After Party after the show, but if you can't make it to the show and still want to come dance the night away with us secure your Saturday Night After...
The Deep Dark is a spatial installation intended to illuminate the interspace between our sacred (and natural) environments and cultural constructs of darkness.Why do we fear the dark? Is darkness a presence or an absence? What separates real fears of nighttime from imaginary fears of things we cannot see? Using domestic doorways as an entry...
Globe Cinema Presents: Commando (1985)A retired special agent named John Matrix led an elite unit and has left the armed forces to live in a secluded mountain home with his daughter Jenny. But now he is forced out of retirement when his daughter is kidnapped by a band of thugs intent on revenge.Unbeknownst to Matrix,...
The ultimate Pitbull tribute dance party!PITBULL RAVECalgary… get ready.On 25th of July we’re turning the dancefloor into a full 305 takeover where everyone becomes Pitbull.That’s right. On arrival, you’ll be handed a bald cap. From that moment on… you’re part of it.A sea of bald heads. Sunglasses on. Hands in the air. Dale.What to expect:This...
Lifeless Dark (Boston), Innocent (Boston), Languid (Edmonton) and Death Knell (Calgary)Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club18+ with government issued identificationWhen: Saturday July 25, 2026Doors: 8:00 p.m.Action 9:00 p.m.Admission: $25.00NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!
Raised in the rugged foothills along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, Amber Williams delivers neo-traditional country music rooted in honest stories, hard work, and the kind of songs that feel like home — blending traditional country, bluegrass soul, and a touch of southern rock grit into a sound that can be described as...
The Infirmariers, Retrofit and Double RiderWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club18+ with government issued identificationWhen: Saturday July 25, 2026Doors: 8:00 p.m.Action 8:30 p.m.Admission: $16.00NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!
Globe Cinema Presents: Rose of Nevada (2025)30 years ago, the Rose of Nevada disappeared at sea. Now, it has returned.Desperate to make ends meet, two men join its crew and set sail once again, but soon discover they’ve been transported back into the past, where they are mistaken for the original crew.Genre: Drama, Sci-FiDirector: Mark...
Lifeless Dark (Boston) // Innocent (Boston) // Languid (Edmonton) // Death Knell (Calgary)Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social ClubWhen: Saturday July 25, 2026Doors: 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.Admission: $25.00NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!
Globe Cinema Presents: Rose of Nevada (2025) 30 years ago, the Rose of Nevada disappeared at sea. Now, it has returned. Desperate to make ends meet, two men join its crew and set sail once again, but soon discover they’ve been transported back into the past, where they are mistaken for the original crew. Genre:...
July 25th 2026BC's Pure Love Eternal Peace is coming back with guests Omnia Nihil, Morzealix and guests, doors at 8 p.m.July 26th 2026,BC's Pure Love Eternal Peace is heading back to Calgary for a night of doom. Joining the is BC thrashers Omnia Nihil, and local Apocalyptic Noise rockers Morzealix & more to be announced.Doors...
This summer join Marina Summers as she rides the global heatwave and chases the midnight sun across Canada, joined by some of the most iconic stars from Canada’s Drag Race and resident divas in each city for a show stopping night.
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