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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...
Your favourite characters from Bob's Burgers but make it drag! And Christmas!Oh, burger, it’s Christmas! Get ready to flip out as your favourite dysfunctional burger family gets the drag treatment in a holiday extravaganza that’s juicier than a Bob’s Burger special! Join your hosts Divina Diefor & Anne Xiety, alongside Vane Merkury, Angelina Starchild and...
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...
Wavelength is an immersive performance bringing together contemporary dance, live rock music, and immersive art in an unconventional performance environment at the Lougheed Building, located directly beside The GRAND Theatre.Five contemporary dancers and a four-piece live band come together in the same space, creating a visceral collision of movement, sound, and art. Part concert, part...
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.
In 2015, award-winning soprano Sarah Jo Kirsch delivered a tour-de-force performance of Ligeti’s Mysteries of the Macabre that left our audience breathless and the Calgary Herald declaring: “Ms. Kirsch’s performance itself was the masterpiece.”Along with conductor Claude Lapalme, and to kick off our 30th anniversary season, she returns for a reprise Ligeti’s legendary composition in...
The Alberta Dance Theatre Youth Artists present "The Wanderer," a dance and theatre adaptation of Peter Van den Ende's original picture book.A fragile paper boat sets sail. Adventure awaits in coral reefs and deep sea dives. Friends and foes are tossed amongst ocean waves. Journey with the paper boat through loneliness and connection, cruelty and...
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...
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!
The Alberta Dance Theatre Youth Artists present "The Wanderer," a dance and theatre adaptation of Peter Van den Ende's original picture book.A fragile paper boat sets sail. Adventure awaits in coral reefs and deep sea dives. Friends and foes are tossed amongst ocean waves. Journey with the paper boat through loneliness and connection, cruelty and...
Hailed as one of Canada’s best big bands, Ninth Avenue Band consists of 18 full-time members, and performs live in Calgary, Alberta, and across Canada. The band has a wide range of repertoire suited for audiences of all ages and musical tastes, from traditional jazz charts to funk, R & B, and Latin.The band’s members...
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