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Craig Senyk Initiatives and the National Music Centre present Devin Cooper’s 7th annual Ride to Remember in support of the Alzheimer Society of Calgary.The evening features an intimate Nashville-style songwriter round, where four of Canada's most respected artists perform acoustically while sharing the stories behind the songs.
Rise to the challenge and showcase your flair skills on the Canada stage—Ascend: Open Flair Championship is calling your name!Ascend: Open Flair Championship Soar to GreatnessAre you ready to take your flair skills to new heights? Ascend: Open Flair Championship is calling the world’s top bartenders and rising stars to Canada for an electrifying three-day...
Back by popular demand—and newly enhanced—after its sold-out premiere during the 2025 Honens International Piano Competition, this immersive experience invites audiences on a journey where art and science converge! As 2018 Honens Prize Laureate Nicolas Namoradze performs live, his brain activity surrounds the audience through striking 3D animated visualizations. The recital blends virtuosic piano performance...
Globe Cinema Presents: It Ends (2025)Friends on a late-night food run become trapped on an infinite highway with otherworldly terrors lurking beyond. Confined in their Jeep Cherokee, they must decide whether to accept their fate or attempt escape.Genre: Drama, HorrorDirector: Alexander UllomStars: Mitchell Cole, Akira Jackson, Noah Toth, Phinehas YoonRunning time: 1 hr 29 minRating:...
FOCUSED: Wild Canada gives lens lovers (ages 16+) exclusive access to the zoo from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 13. From otters to Canadian lynx, you’ll capture the iconic species that call Wild Canada home in gorgeous autumn lighting. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome!The zoo’s Animal Care, Health & Welfare...
With events full of awesome trucks, amazing stunts, action-packed excitement and big air, you'll become a fan for life once you experience Monster Jam live. Watch as 12,000-pound trucks stand on two wheels and fly through the air. As a spectator on hand, you’ll be in the middle of all the intense action. See the...
Shelf Life Books is proud to host "The Art and Craft of Writing Mysteries - for readers and writers," a hybrid workshop and author talk with Will Ferguson.Will Ferguson is a bestselling author whose work has spanned fiction, travel writing, history, and humour. His literary thriller 419 won the Giller Prize in 2012, and his...
Grab your blankets and picnic baskets as we once again welcome all of Calgary to join us at Prince’s Island Park for a free community concert! Performing an eclectic mix of classical favourites, show tunes, and pops, conductor Juliane Gallant and the Orchestra provide the perfect soundtrack to a fun-filled afternoon in the beautiful heart...
Join this workshop to learn how to carve and make your own wooden spoon! Come to the Alcove and make a real wood spoon carving, all supplies provided, and you get to keep your very own spoon!Workshops are recommended for people ages 16 and over. Children under 16 years old are welcome with parent/guardian supervision....
An all-ages, pet-friendly outdoor celebration each September at Lougheed House. Enjoy live music, food and drink, lawn games, local vendors, and end-of-summer vibes in one of Calgary’s most beautiful green spaces. Free to attend and open to everyone.
Get on your bike and ride!
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...
Watch art come to life in real time with a live painting demonstration by a renowned local artist, McKenna Prather, while enjoying live music from Rozsa Arts musicians at the Library. Rozsa Arts at the Library is generously supported by Mary Rozsa de Coquet.McKenna Prather is a Calgary-based visual artist known for her vibrant paintings...
Turn the city into your own personal gameboard! Travel through Calgary’s history and explore hidden artistic gems on this outdoor scavenger hunt at The Confluence. This one-hour quest will have you scouring all 40 acres of land between East Village and Inglewood, solving riddles and racing against other teams (and the clock!) to claim victory....
Turn the city into your own personal gameboard! Travel through Calgary’s history and explore hidden artistic gems on this outdoor scavenger hunt at The Confluence.This one-hour quest will have you scouring all 40 acres of land between East Village and Inglewood, solving riddles and racing against other teams (and the clock!) to claim victory. From...
Welcome to Brides2B Expo, Calgary's boutique wedding planning experience. Since 2016, we've helped engaged couples connect with trusted wedding professionals through meaningful conversations, curated inspiration, and personalized planning resources. Unlike large wedding shows, Brides2B focuses on quality over quantity, bringing together carefully selected vendors who are passionate about helping couples create unforgettable celebrations.Whether you're searching...
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...
The Calgary Cat Festival & Market is a fun, family-friendly celebration bringing together cat lovers from across the city for a weekend dedicated to all things feline.Explore a vibrant marketplace of local vendors, connect with local animal rescues at Adoption Alley, and enjoy a variety of cat-themed activities and experiences.Festival highlights include Ravensburger puzzle tournaments,...
Everyone is welcome at this free, relaxed, sensory-friendly morning concert. Enjoy an easygoing and engaging musical experience where you can move, make sound, or simply listen comfortably. With the concert taking place at TELUS Spark, expect a touch of curiosity and discovery within the musical experience.Registration is $5 per group. To eliminate financial barriers, we...
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!
Get red-y to start your day with a hearty pancake breakfast, fresh fruit, and other buffet favourites while learning about our beloved red pandas. Your ticket includes exclusive early zoo access, a delicious breakfast, an engaging interpretive talk, and a private viewing of our red pandas in their newly redeveloped Asian Highlands habitat. Perfect for...
Embark on a family-friendly adventure at the Alberta Biodiversity Festival—an immersive experience where fun meets conservation to celebrate and protect our province’s natural wonders. Join us on September 11-13, 2026 for the next festival. From the beautiful grasslands to the iconic boreal forest, Alberta’s natural landscapes are diverse and captivating. This festival empowers visitors with...
Celebrated but impetuous film director Guido Contini, succumbing to the pressures of filming his latest film epic (a musical version of the Casanova story), suffers a midlife crisis. One by one, women from his past and present – including his mother, his wife, his mistress, and his leading lady – haunt, instruct, scold, seduce and...
Free youth soccer is taking over Peace Park this summer, bringing high‑energy, high‑quality programming right to the heart of downtown. Whether a child or teen is trying soccer for the first time or building on their skills, these free clinics offer a fun, positive, and accessible way to stay active and connected all summer long.Delivered...
Free youth soccer is taking over Peace Park this summer, bringing high-energy, high-quality programming right to the heart of downtown. Whether your child or teen is trying soccer for the first time or building on their skills, these free programs offer a fun, positive, and accessible way to stay active and connected all summer long.Delivered...
Rise to the challenge and showcase your flair skills on the Canada stage—Ascend: Open Flair Championship is calling your name!Ascend: Open Flair Championship Soar to GreatnessAre you ready to take your flair skills to new heights? Ascend: Open Flair Championship is calling the world’s top bartenders and rising stars to Canada for an electrifying three-day...
Join us for the legendary Carly's Angels Drag Show every Saturday night performing on the same stage for the past 26 years!Carly’s Angels – 27th Season at The AtticCarly’s Angels have been dazzling audiences here for 25+ years, and they’re back for another spectacular season! Join us for a night of glamour, laughter, and unforgettable...
Globe Cinema Presents: It Ends (2025)Friends on a late-night food run become trapped on an infinite highway with otherworldly terrors lurking beyond. Confined in their Jeep Cherokee, they must decide whether to accept their fate or attempt escape.Genre: Drama, HorrorDirector: Alexander UllomStars: Mitchell Cole, Akira Jackson, Noah Toth, Phinehas YoonRunning time: 1 hr 29 minRating:...
With events full of awesome trucks, amazing stunts, action-packed excitement and big air, you'll become a fan for life once you experience Monster Jam live. Watch as 12,000-pound trucks stand on two wheels and fly through the air. As a spectator on hand, you’ll be in the middle of all the intense action. See the...
Tour Stampede Park, take in all the stories.Where else can you travel through time, lift the curtain on a legacy, and see how a legend was born?With 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...
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...
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...
The Calgary Cat Festival & Market is a fun, family-friendly celebration bringing together cat lovers from across the city for a weekend dedicated to all things feline.Explore a vibrant marketplace of local vendors, connect with local animal rescues at Adoption Alley, and enjoy a variety of cat-themed activities and experiences.Festival highlights include Ravensburger puzzle tournaments,...
Embark on a family-friendly adventure at the Alberta Biodiversity Festival—an immersive experience where fun meets conservation to celebrate and protect our province’s natural wonders. Join us on September 11-13, 2026 for the next festival. From the beautiful grasslands to the iconic boreal forest, Alberta’s natural landscapes are diverse and captivating. This festival empowers visitors with...
Celebrated but impetuous film director Guido Contini, succumbing to the pressures of filming his latest film epic (a musical version of the Casanova story), suffers a midlife crisis. One by one, women from his past and present – including his mother, his wife, his mistress, and his leading lady – haunt, instruct, scold, seduce and...
With events full of awesome trucks, amazing stunts, action-packed excitement and big air, you'll become a fan for life once you experience Monster Jam live. Watch as 12,000-pound trucks stand on two wheels and fly through the air. As a spectator on hand, you’ll be in the middle of all the intense action. See the...
Globe Cinema Presents: It Ends (2025)Friends on a late-night food run become trapped on an infinite highway with otherworldly terrors lurking beyond. Confined in their Jeep Cherokee, they must decide whether to accept their fate or attempt escape.Genre: Drama, HorrorDirector: Alexander UllomStars: Mitchell Cole, Akira Jackson, Noah Toth, Phinehas YoonRunning time: 1 hr 29 minRating:...
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...
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...
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...
Embark on a family-friendly adventure at the Alberta Biodiversity Festival—an immersive experience where fun meets conservation to celebrate and protect our province’s natural wonders. Join us on September 11-13, 2026 for the next festival. From the beautiful grasslands to the iconic boreal forest, Alberta’s natural landscapes are diverse and captivating. This festival empowers visitors with...
Celebrated but impetuous film director Guido Contini, succumbing to the pressures of filming his latest film epic (a musical version of the Casanova story), suffers a midlife crisis. One by one, women from his past and present – including his mother, his wife, his mistress, and his leading lady – haunt, instruct, scold, seduce and...
Step into the shadows of one of Calgary’s older neighbourhoods on this chilling walking tour through the East Village.Discover the untold stories behind the city's original red light district, where brothels, bootleggers, backroom deals and riots once shaped the streets. As we explore hidden corners, you'll hear tales of vice, scandal and conflict that reveal...
Tour Stampede Park, take in all the stories.Where else can you travel through time, lift the curtain on a legacy, and see how a legend was born?With 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...
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...
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...
Explore stories carried by the rivers, rooted in the plants, and uncovered through archaeology. Learn how Indigenous Peoples, the original stewards of the land, lived and prospered at this important gathering place, and how the arrival of the North-West Mounted Police in 1875 changed everything.Through a guided storytelling tour, teachings with an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper...
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...
Join us for Open Mic hosted by Earl Morgan every Wednesday from 8 PM to 11 PM.
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.Classes are for students aged 18+Please register with your preferred name so we know who will be in the class and what to call you!Prerequisites: Improv 101 & 201, or 30 hours...
Step into the shadows of one of Calgary’s older neighbourhoods on this chilling walking tour through the East Village.Discover the untold stories behind the city's original red light district, where brothels, bootleggers, backroom deals and riots once shaped the streets. As we explore hidden corners, you'll hear tales of vice, scandal and conflict that reveal...
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