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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...
Globe Cinema Presents: Night Nurse (2026) At the start of her new job in a luxury retirement community, Eleni (Cemre Paksoy) is drawn into a series of scam calls targeting the elderly residents, a pull she can't quite name or resist.As the community's strange rhythms close around her, she grows increasingly intimate with her elusive...
The 4th Street Night Market is located in the heart of The Beltline for 2026. Visit the lively main street neighborhood of 4th Street for food, fun, local finds, & friends at this family-friendly, free, pet-friendly night market all summer long! (May 16, June 20, July 18, August 22, September 19)
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...
Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike! Presented by Jubilee Arts in partnership with the National Music Centre, and featuring live performances alongside guided instruction from professional violinists, including musicians from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, this interactive program invites children of all ages...
Embrace creativity and exploration in our Saturday Drop-in Art Making program. This program is offered most Saturdays from 1-5 PM throughout the year. Materials and light instruction are provided, along with rotating themes and activities.Our programs encourage children, youth, and families to connect with modern and contemporary art through enjoyable and interactive creative experiences.JULY SCHEDULEJuly...
Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.This is your chance to see how music is made and experience one-of-a-kind instruments in action. Step beyond the exhibits as interpreters go behind the glass to demonstrate historic artifacts, revealing the mechanics, sounds, and stories that make...
INTRODUCING is Christine Klassen Gallery’s ongoing exhibition series dedicated to presenting artists newly joining the gallery roster. This year's edition welcomes two additional Calgary creatives, photographer Philip Kanwischer and Métis artist Tayler Schenkeveld, two distinct voices whose practices explore our relationship with place, identity, and the natural world. While their approaches differ, both artists invite...
Discover the architectural gems, historic landmarks, and stories that have shaped this dynamic city on a guided walking tour that explores Stephen Avenue, Calgary’s National Historic District.These tours are approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and include part of the surrounding area of Stephen Avenue.For a private tour or group larger than 20 people, please...
Join us for the eleventh instalment of our workshop series highlighting dance styles from Africa and the Afro-Diaspora since 2017. This is a vibrant celebration and recognition of popular Afro-Diasporic dances, offering participants an opportunity to deepen their understanding of movement, culture, and history through African traditional, street, and social dance forms that continue to...
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...
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