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As an artist and a maker, Natalie Gerber is interested in metamorphosis, flux, and endless cycles of becoming, learning, and unlearning. In this new, site-specific installation, Gerber brings together ceramic and textile to consider the transformative potential of weight, gravity, and duration.load begins with a constellation of ceramic forms that alternately evoke rocks, eggs, or...
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 to their culture, the land, and the survivance of historical Two-Spiritness.Opening reception: October 23rd, 2026, from 6:30 to 9 pmRiel Starr will give an exhibition...
Join us for Open Mic hosted by Earl Morgan every Wednesday from 8 PM to 11 PM.
Set during the Great Depression, Icemen is a gripping thriller about power, wealth, class, love, and revenge. As people struggle to survive, desperation drives them to dangerous choices in a world where money determines who matters.Evening shows start at 7:30 pm, and matinees are at 2:00 pm. Doors open 30 mins before showtime.
Master sleuths and criminal masterminds. A junior government clerk is found dead on the railway tracks. Papers found in his pocket contain closely guarded government secrets that Mycroft Holmes feels his brother Sherlock should investigate. As the case unfolds, a series of mysterious events lead to a rising body count among ‘The Scoundrels Assembly.’ At...
So many of our favourite holiday traditions began in the Victorian era - sending Christmas cards, decorating trees, and hanging stockings might be classic features of the season for us, but they were new to the Victorians! Take a tour through time in the spectacularly decorated Lougheed House this holiday season and learn about the...
ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company, is celebrating its 30th anniversary!For three decades, the zoo has brought Calgarians together under the glow of lights to create memories, celebrate the holidays, and inspire connection to wildlife.This year, discover new ways to celebrate alongside returning favourites, from a glowing bamboo trail and prairie-inspired light displays to festive...
Discover the Taste of ZOOLIGHTS with an all-new food and beverage pass available every Thursday. Warm up and get into the spirit by sampling a variety of holiday drinks and food that are sprinkled around ZOOLIGHTS.Add it to your ZOOLIGHTS ticket at checkout!
They Say is Full Circle Theatre’s brand new, Bridgerton-inspired prequel to Much Ado About Nothing. Set before Beatrice and Benedick became Shakespeare’s most famously combative almost-lovers turned lovers, this original romantic drama imagines their first courtship, the pressures of reputation and favour, and the choices that helped shape the people we meet in Messina in...
Take your next zoo visit from wild to wildly aglow. With Sunlight to ZOOLIGHTS, you can spend the day exploring the zoo and visiting your favourite animals before staying to experience the magic and wonder of ZOOLIGHTS, all with one discounted ticket.
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 any art and craft materials they are currently using. This time can be used not only for creating but also for connecting with other artists,...
The 2026 Stamps House is the official Grey Cup Party of the Calgary Stampeders! Dust off your cowboy hat, shine up your belt buckle, and pull on your boots - we’re bringing the Wild West to Calgary for Grey Cup 2026! Join us for an unforgettable celebration filled with Stamps spirit, Calgary pride, and the...
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