Fluid Fest 2026
Fluid Fest 2026 is a celebration of dance, contemporary performance and connection unfolding across the city. Framed by the curatorial invitation, This Messy Gorgeous Love, we invite artists and audiences...
Fluid Fest 2026 is a celebration of dance, contemporary performance and connection unfolding across the city. Framed by the curatorial invitation, This Messy Gorgeous Love, we invite artists and audiences...
Networking That Doesn’t Suck – Meaningful Connections Without the AwkwardnessHave you been told to “go out and network” but have no idea how? Have you tried networking events but left...
Discover the beauty and meaning of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), a cherished Mexican tradition honouring loved ones who have passed away through art, remembrance, and community.Join us...
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...
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....
The Workshop is Calgary’s most dynamic Monday night comedy show — a curated open mic blending the polish of seasoned professionals with the raw energy of fresh new voices.Each week...
After watching an enemy for a very long time during an endless war, a soldier finally creeps out into the night to the other man’s hole and is surprised by...
Pirates might be reduced to a Halloween costume for some, but they are a year-round fascination for archaeologist and National Geographic Explorer Lisa Briggs. Best known for her work excavating...
Steröid are ready to rock the main stage with more thunderous aplomb than an atom bomb, hard-boiled and clad in chainmail, ripping blisteringly hot rockin’ riffs all night long. Brought...
Mark Christopher is an old-school comic with a modern sensibility (meaning he tells jokes but not the "dad" type). His meticulous writing ensures that each performance is packed with ingenious...
Five college students visit an abandoned cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It’s up to Ash (a housewares employee, turned...
Born from the womb of Y2K techno paranoia, dance-punk mega duo Death From Above 1979 have been a cathartic through-line since 2001. Every now and then they come to fly...
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...
Canadian Jazz Fest brings established voices and rising talent to Calgary for six nights of homegrown jazz.The festival honours Canada’s jazz heritage and showcases the artists defining its sound today.
For decades, Jim Gray has been known for bringing people together over breakfast - creating space to share ideas, offer advice, make connections and help others move forward. The Gray...
A Space That Remembers reflects my belief that places can inhabit us as much as we inhabit them. "Through painting, I seek to create spaces where observation, memory, emotion, and...
Newzones is pleased to present In The Pines, a solo exhibition of new work by Canadian contemporary painter, Jack Bishop.In these new paintings segments of the Trans-Canada are like a...
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...
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...
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...
A can't miss evening featuring extraordinary Canadian musicians popping up to entertain and support the event. Join us for some incredible music, food by Maisie Eatery, and inspiring stories of...
Join Ambrose Arts at the Ironwood Stage and Grill for an evening of Jazz music in one of Calgary’s primary live music venues. Featuring the Ambrose Jazz Combo and the...
Quest Master is an Australian solo fantasy synthesizer and dungeon synth project helmed by artist Lord Gordith. Their performances are atmospheric and ritualistic, often surrounded by fog and electric candles.
Can You Hear Me Now? is excited to be hosting an in-person monthly poetry event! Join us on the first Tuesday of the month at Shelf Life Books from 7-8:30pm...
Mark Christopher is an old-school comic with a modern sensibility (meaning he tells jokes but not the "dad" type). His meticulous writing ensures that each performance is packed with ingenious...
Flying in from Vancouver, British Columbia, Green River: The Music of CCR performs with special guests Blow At High Dough: The Music of The Tragically Hip LIVE!Sing along to classics...
Five college students visit an abandoned cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It’s up to Ash (a housewares employee, turned...
The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour begins in September 2026. After kicking off in Columbus, Ohio, the Grammy-winning rock band will tour North America through early November...
Acclaimed Canadian vocalist Dawn Pemberton celebrates the women who helped shape the jazz vocal tradition in Portraits of the First Ladies of Jazz. From Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday to...
True Mountain Laurel is an indie-folk and country supergroup formed by acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriters Haley Blais and Sam Lynch. Born out of a long-standing friendship, late-night harmonies, and shared voice...
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...
A Space That Remembers reflects my belief that places can inhabit us as much as we inhabit them. "Through painting, I seek to create spaces where observation, memory, emotion, and...
Newzones is pleased to present In The Pines, a solo exhibition of new work by Canadian contemporary painter, Jack Bishop.In these new paintings segments of the Trans-Canada are like a...
“Spirit of Ukraine” returns to ProArts@Noon by special request, featuring vocalists Stephania Romaniuk and Lyudmyla Heath, violinist Anastasiia Lykhosherstova, pianist Olesia Voloshchuk Gural and members of Korinnya and Pereveslo Ukrainian...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Arthur Jafa is an artist and filmmaker. Across three decades, Jafa has developed a dynamic practice comprising films, artefacts, and happenings that reference and question the universal and specific articulations...
Join JUNO-nominated pianist Anthony D'Alessandro and seven-time YYC Music Award-winning vocalist and radio host Kate Stevens for their return to the Honens stage presented in partnership with JazzYYC, performing a...
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...
What happens when a story crosses a border? It changes. It travels. It survives. Voices Across Borders is a multidisciplinary evening bringing together film, storytelling, poetry, and community participation around...
Mark Christopher is an old-school comic with a modern sensibility (meaning he tells jokes but not the "dad" type). His meticulous writing ensures that each performance is packed with ingenious...
Five college students visit an abandoned cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It’s up to Ash (a housewares employee, turned...
Ship Hop is a quarterly hip-hop showcase that not only highlights upcoming Calgary acts but also provides a platform for those who want to sharpen their pen through open mic...
Aspiring Dolly Wigglers are recommended to give it a go! Practice always, sometimes, mostly makes perfect and we invite you to try your act out to prepare for the Dolly...
Join us for Open Mic hosted by Earl Morgan every Wednesday from 8 PM to 11 PM.
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...
A Space That Remembers reflects my belief that places can inhabit us as much as we inhabit them. "Through painting, I seek to create spaces where observation, memory, emotion, and...
“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...
Newzones is pleased to present In The Pines, a solo exhibition of new work by Canadian contemporary painter, Jack Bishop.In these new paintings segments of the Trans-Canada are like a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Arthur Jafa is an artist and filmmaker. Across three decades, Jafa has developed a dynamic practice comprising films, artefacts, and happenings that reference and question the universal and specific articulations...
Join us for the opening of the 21st Calgary Justice Film Festival (CJFF), a special moment honouring Indigenous voices, storytelling, culture, and filmmaking. Gather with community leaders, filmmakers, and other...
Drawing on archival materials from Lougheed House, this talk explores the experiences and daily lives of the Canadian Women's Army Corps (CWAC) members stationed at Lougheed Barracks, from the early...
Begonia is a Winnipeg-born alt-pop and soul singer-songwriter. Known for a voice with "delicate sandpaper with iridescent grit," she blends vulnerable storytelling, pop-diva showmanship, and emotional depth.The Fantasy Life Tour...
The 21st Calgary Justice Film Festival (CJFF) is returning, and it’s going to be better than ever! Join us November 5–7 at The Confluence for three days of free powerful...
Join us for Cork's largest celebration of Champagne. Over 25 different cuvees will be poured on this bubbly night.Our biggest Champagne celebration is back for year two, and we’re popping...
Thursday Night Jam Sessions are a welcoming space for musicians, poets, singers and attendees to play non-stop music with one another in an open circle, "living room" setting! Even if...
Join us to celebrate the release of two Thistledown Press fall titles: Carpenter Creek by Fred Stenson and Apron Apocalypse by Jeanette Lynes. Fred and Jeanette will each read from...
Mark Christopher is an old-school comic with a modern sensibility (meaning he tells jokes but not the "dad" type). His meticulous writing ensures that each performance is packed with ingenious...
Join us at The Comedy Cave for an evening of laughs in support of the Calgary Humane Society! Enjoy a delicious buffet, live stand-up comedy, and drink tickets included with...
Longtime musical collaborators Steve Pineo and Laura Jackson bring decades of shared musical history together with a blues-focused mix of roots, soul and Canadiana.A fixture of Calgary’s music scene for...
Five college students visit an abandoned cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It’s up to Ash (a housewares employee, turned...
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...
“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...
Newzones is pleased to present In The Pines, a solo exhibition of new work by Canadian contemporary painter, Jack Bishop.In these new paintings segments of the Trans-Canada are like a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Arthur Jafa is an artist and filmmaker. Across three decades, Jafa has developed a dynamic practice comprising films, artefacts, and happenings that reference and question the universal and specific articulations...
An upscale weekend dedicated to enhancing lifestyles, encouraging romance, personal betterment, and all things Taboo — entertainment, educational seminars, unique shopping, fashion shows and demonstrations. Health, beauty, and wellness.
Join a panel of leading international scholars to explore how people engage with news across cultures, countries, and media systems.How do we decide which news sources to trust? How do...
Diwali away from home hits different. No mom's kitchen, no cousins, no chaos, so let's make our own. Come celebrate Diwali with the Calgary girls. Dress up, bring the festive...
Have you ever dreamed of Shopping in your friend's closet? Join me for a fun night of Cocktails, Clothes, Confidence, and Comedy! What you get:-One free drink ticket-An original comedy...
Beakernight is Petri Dish’s adults-only opening night. Six hours, a drink in hand, and the whole of TELUS Spark open for you to explore. Watch combat robots and knights battle,...
Come cheer on the Calgary Flames as they take on the Anaheim Ducks.
Show & Tell is an improv show inspired by the childhood classic we remember: bringing something weird, wonderful, or wildly important to the front of the class and telling everyone...
Mark Christopher is an old-school comic with a modern sensibility (meaning he tells jokes but not the "dad" type). His meticulous writing ensures that each performance is packed with ingenious...
Enjoy soul-stirring music performed by your Calgary Phil. Karen Kamensek leads Tchaikovsky’s heart-rending final symphony, which the composer himself said “is the best and most sincere thing I have ever...
Five college students visit an abandoned cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It’s up to Ash (a housewares employee, turned...
What if there was one object that embodied the countless stories of a truly diverse Canada?The Six String Nation guitar, officially nicknamed Voyageur, is a unique steel-string acoustic instrument constructed...
For many people, the comic sensibility and the world of faith sit beside each other uncomfortably, if at all. But what if humour is not only fundamental to the life...
What if there was one object that embodied the countless stories of a truly diverse Canada?The Six String Nation guitar, officially nicknamed Voyageur, is a unique steel-string acoustic instrument constructed...
Bry WebbIn the fall of 2013, Bry Webb was putting the finishing touches on his second album, "Free Will". Released on May 20th 2014, Bry, with his newly assembled band...
Second show added! Legendary Calgary punks, Knucklehead, will be hitting the stage with Vicious Cycles MC and Quit It!
Get ready for a full night of dreamy lasers, immersive visuals, and serious sound.Featuring:Abstrakt SonanceCØNTRAMetafloorHello HumanSmocoExpect a full production experience featuring PK Sound, custom stage and visual production by Mythos,...
Join us for a special late-night show once a month. On the first Friday of every month, we take the weird, wacky, and joyful and put it all on stage...
English duo Gorgon City brings their tour to The Palace on Friday, November 6th!Gorgon City is a prominent British electronic music production duo consisting of North London producers Kye "Foamo"...
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...
Join a puppy yoga class in the Beltline. Each class lasts 60 minutes: 30 minutes of gentle, beginner-friendly yoga, then 15 minutes with the puppies roaming free on the mats...
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