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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...
Pop-rock duo The Cherry Motel hits the legendary King Eddy stage on September 10.The Cherry Motel is a pop-rock project fronted by bilingual singer-songwriter Valerie Lopez and bassist-songwriter Kylah Floen. They find their roots in late night energy, emotional honesty, and guitar-driven songs. Drawing from classic and modern rock influences with subtle country undertones, the...
Globe Cinema Presents: Blade Runner: The Final Cut (2007)In a cyberpunk vision of the future, man has developed the technology to create replicants - humanoid androids with short, fixed lifespans - which are illegal on Earth, but are used in the off-world colonies. In Los Angeles, California, 2019, Deckard is a "blade runner", a cop...
Adam Ruby is a dynamic and vibrant comedian who knows how to light up the stage with his infectious energy and interactive style. As a finalist of the 2016 Yuk and comers contest, Adam continues to make waves in the comedy scene with his sharp observations of everyday life, relatable anecdotes, and hilarious takes on...
Enjoy an evening blending live piano and digital performances.Using Steinway & Sons Spirio player piano technology, Winston Choi, Jon Kimura Parker, and Carter Johnson perform live alongside their own pre-recorded performance, creating layered musical dialogues where past and present coexist and voices multiply. This showcase of artists sharing the stage with their past selves is...
6 p.m.Pre-Concert ChatTopic: Programming and curation for artists on their journey to becoming Complete ArtistsSpeakers: Winston Choi, Jon Kimura Parker, and Élisabeth Pion7 p.m.ConcertEnjoy an evening blending live piano and digital performances. Using Steinway & Sons Spirio player piano technology, Winston Choi, Jon Kimura Parker, and Carter Johnson perform live alongside their own pre-recorded performance,...
Iguana Death Cult (The Netherlands), Hot Garbage (Toronto), Ancient Greece (Toronto), Still Depths (Vancouver)Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club18+ with government issued identificationWhen: Thursday September 10, 2026Doors: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Admission: $28.00On Sale: Fri, June 19th 10:00 a.m.NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!
Post punk and synthesizers to the front as Wants, Theo Vandenhoff (Tor), Ghost Twin (Win), and Vanden Dool take over Dickens.
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...
Téa Mutonji’s conversation with Joshua Whitehead was one of the standouts of our 25@25 online anniversary shows in 2020. So we’re thrilled to (finally!) be presenting her in person to celebrate My Person, her debut novel, in conversation with Paula Turcotte. This special show will be preceded at 6PM with an exclusive preview of Wordfest’s...
Téa Mutonji’s conversation with Joshua Whitehead was one of the standouts of our 25@25 online anniversary shows. So we’re thrilled to (finally!) be presenting her in person, with her debut novel, My Person and in conversation with Paula Turcotte.This special show will be preceded at 6PM with an exclusive preview of Wordfest’s 2026 Imaginairium (Oct....
This summer, the Calgary Surge & The City of Calgary's Downtown Strategy team have partnered to bring back Surge City Hoops, and our FREE youth basketball clinics to the heart of our city.Join us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from June through September, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826...
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