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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261023T170000
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SUMMARY:Brendan Fernandes: Other Moves
DESCRIPTION: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 forms of collective movement. Seeking to create new spaces for agency and belonging\, Fernandes’ work often takes hybrid forms; part ballet\, part queer dance party\, part political protest\, while remaining grounded in collaboration and participation in order to find solidarity.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/s5k6xc1yf-t-brendan-fernandes-other-moves/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Esker Foundation\, 1011 9 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0H7
CATEGORIES:Dance,Museums, galleries & exhibitions,Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261023T170000
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20260909T000033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000119Z
UID:10008999-1792756800-1792774800@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Curtis Talwst Santiago: worlds\, worlds\, worlds
DESCRIPTION: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 exhibition celebrates polyphonic identities that negotiate different geographies across time\, weaving the material\, the fragmentary\, and the ever-evolving within storytelling. \nCentral to the Contemporary Calgary presentation is a focused survey of Santiago’s dioramas. Begun in 2008 and collectively known as the Infinity Series\, these intimate works move fluidly between personal memories of Caribbean community life: basement dance parties\, the quintessential barbershop\, figures dreaming in the grass\, and broader collective histories such as migration crises and the rise of territorialism in its many forms. These scenes are portrayed as something precious and deliberately sheltered\, worlds that can be held in the palm of a hand\, inviting careful observation of details often overlooked.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/_qnn2kces0x-curtis-talwst-santiago-worlds-worlds-worlds/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4
CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261023T180000
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20260903T000633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T000634Z
UID:10008715-1792756800-1792778400@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Arthur Jafa: Love is the Message\, the Message is Death
DESCRIPTION: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 of Black being. Underscoring the many facets of Jafa’s practice is a recurring question: how can visual media\, such as objects\, static and moving images\, transmit the equivalent “power\, beauty and alienation” embedded within forms of Black music in U.S. culture?
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/jicabsh1m3o-arthur-jafa-love-is-the-message-the-message-is-death-occ-21202/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Esker Foundation\, 1011 9 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0H7
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261023T210000
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20260915T000145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000145Z
UID:10010778-1792782000-1792789200@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:'Tis Pity She's a Whore
DESCRIPTION:Tis Pity She’s a Whore follows the doomed tragedy of Giovanni and Annabella as the audience discovers their secrets. By the end\, much like Romeo and Juliet\, we are rooting for this doomed love to succeed even though in no sane world would it make sense for the two of them to end up together. Follow along with this Halloween season through murder\, intrigue\, and an incestuous love affair\, as six actors bring to life the Calgary premiere of Tis Pity She’s a Whore. This universal truth that has had audiences laughing for over 300 years.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/adklangkq11r-tis-pity-shes-a-whore/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Doherty Hall\, 623 13 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 1C4
CATEGORIES:Theatre & performing arts
ORGANIZER;CN="The Shakespeare Company":MAILTO:info@shakespearecompany.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261023T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261023T210000
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20260910T000158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T000028Z
UID:10010142-1792783800-1792789200@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:In Every Universe We Are Improvisors
DESCRIPTION:In Every Universe We are Improvisors: A multiverse-traversing theatrical exploration of identity. Inspired by real relationships from our audience\, every night our ragtag cast of improvisors craft a brand new\, improvised\, character-driven\, multiverse jumping\, narrative play that has never been seen before and will never be seen again.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/sg6ink9ufdqw-in-every-universe-we-are-improvisors/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:The Kinkonauts\, 834 11 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0E5
CATEGORIES:Theatre & performing arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Kinkonauts":MAILTO:improv@kinkonuts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261023T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261023T235959
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20260731T000309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000201Z
UID:10007796-1792783800-1792799999@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Evil Dead The Musical
DESCRIPTION: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 demon-killing hero)\, and his trusty chainsaw to save the day. \nA wildly entertaining Canadian adaptation of the cult-classic horror comedy\, Evil Dead The Musical explodes onto the Martha Cohen Theatre stage this Halloween season. Blood\, jokes\, cheesy effects\, and unforgettable musical numbers\, Evil Dead The Musical is pure comedy from start to finish\, and unlike any other live show out there. Expect outrageous laughs\, over-the-top gore\, and a thrilling theatrical experience. \nAudience advisory: Suggested for ages 16+. Strong language\, sexual themes\, comedic violence (including gun violence)\, and gore. The tone of the production is comedic\, however if you experience adverse effects at the sight of blood\, we do not recommend you attend this show.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/d58t_r618ph-evil-dead-the-musical/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Martha Cohen Theatre\, 215 8th Avenue Se\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0K8
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261023T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261023T235959
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20261015T000049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T000049Z
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SUMMARY:Leopard Lounge at The Attic Bar & Stage
DESCRIPTION:Comedy sketch show on the last Friday of every month hosted by Karla Marx \nHarken back to the glory days of Hollywood\, Vegas\, and pop culture from the 60s to the 90s … and then hear an old drag queen tell you Tall Tales about the way things *really* were! \nDon’t miss this camp\, comedy sketch show that brings the glitz and glam right down into the gutter!
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/iom_seo4qf-leopard-lounge-at-the-attic-bar-and-stage/
LOCATION:1413 9 Ave SE\, 1413 9 Avenue Southeast\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0T4
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20260929T000029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T000029Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Royal West: Featuring the Canadian Championships
DESCRIPTION:International equestrian show jumping returns to the heart of downtown Calgary. Competitors join from all across North America to compete for over half a million dollars in prize money. \nCompetition runs daily in the Nutrien Western Event Centre at Calgary Stampede Park. Join us as we celebrate the Show Jumping Canada Championships!
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/bbek4zhoyjp5-2026-royal-west-featuring-the-canadian-championships/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Nutrien Western Event Centre\, 1800 Stampede Trl Se\, Calgary\, T2G 5A2
CATEGORIES:Sports & fitness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Mountain Show Jumping":MAILTO:janna@rmsj.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20260929T000048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T000049Z
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SUMMARY:Otipemisiwak Fantasy
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOpening reception: October 23rd\, 2026\, from 6:30 to 9 pm \nRiel Starr will give an exhibition tour\, starting at 6:30 pm. \nImage: Otipemisiwak Fantasy. Riel Starr. Photo courtesy of the artist.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/7hxnwq3sooe-otipemisiwak-fantasy/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The New Gallery":MAILTO:info@thenewgallery.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20261020T000007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T000008Z
UID:10011509-1792800000-1792886399@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Bouchercon 2026
DESCRIPTION:Bouchercon is an international convention for anyone who loves mysteries.  \nEach year\, it attracts fans of crime fiction\, published authors\, aspiring writers\, librarians\, large and small publishers\, editors\, agents\, and booksellers. Sign up to attend panel discussions\, listen to presentations\, and meet your favourite authors.  \nGuests of Honour this year include Louise Penny\, Kathy Reichs\, Air Mukherjee\, Mark Greaney\, Jennifer Hillier\, Vicki Delany\, Kevin Sands\, P.J. Vernon\, and Steele Curry. Special Guests include retired detective Dave Sweet and “Bones” Showrunner\, Hart Hanson.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/u64zb_ii_-bouchercon-2026/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Telus Convention Centre\, Calgary\, T2P 1B4
CATEGORIES:Education,Festivals & events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bouchercon Local Organizing Committee":MAILTO:bouchercon2026chairs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T210000
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20260905T000309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000221Z
UID:10008953-1792832400-1792875600@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Bouchercon 2026
DESCRIPTION:Bouchercon is an epic mystery fan convention for readers\, writers and lovers of crime fiction. It consists of panel discussions\, presentations\, and other programming on a wide variety of topics and allows interaction amongst readers and writers. \nThis is an excellent opportunity to get to know your favourite authors and learn about new authors in the genre you love. This year’s guests of honour include Louise Penny\, Kathy Reichs\, Abir Mukherjee\, Mark Greaney\, Jennifer Hillier\, Vicki Delany\, Kevin Sands\, and P.J. Vernon\, as well as fan guest of honour Steele Curry\, and special guests Hart Hanson and retired detective Dave Sweet.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/whin3inodnxr-bouchercon-2026/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Telus Convention Centre\, Calgary\, T2P 1B4
CATEGORIES:Education,Festivals & events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bouchercon Local Organizing Committee":MAILTO:bouchercon2026chairs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T110000
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20261022T000523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T000523Z
UID:10011564-1792836000-1792839600@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Puppy Yoga
DESCRIPTION: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 and 15 minutes of cuddles and photos. Mats are provided and no experience is needed. Our team supervises the puppies the whole time.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/6cuyc9qqj7p-puppy-yoga/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:812 16 Ave SW\, 812 16 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0S9
CATEGORIES:Community,Sports & fitness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pups&amp%3BYoga":MAILTO:ghalibenchekroun@pupsandyoga.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T173000
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20260903T000646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000209Z
UID:10008833-1792836000-1792863000@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Elzbieta Krawecka – A Space that Remembers
DESCRIPTION: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 imagination come together—spaces that invite us to look closely\, to reflect\, and to consider what a landscape carries\, what it has witnessed\, and what we carry with us”\, Elzbieta. \nShow from October 15 to November 4\, 2026. \nOpening Reception: Saturday\, October 17th from 2-5 PM; artist in attendance.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/26ooqxwdxfo-elzbieta-krawecka-a-space-that-remembers/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:724 11 Ave SW #100\, 724 11 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0E4
CATEGORIES:Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallace Galleries":MAILTO:info@wallacegalleries.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T143000
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20261002T000039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T000039Z
UID:10011195-1792839600-1792852200@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection. \nThis 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 each instrument extraordinary. \nPlus\, this tour includes a sneak peek into NMC’s recording studios! For an in-depth studio experience\, check out the Backstage Pass tours. \nStudio Bell admission is required.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/ewflit5px-nmc-tours-greatest-hits/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, 850 4 St SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0L8
CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T133000
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20261002T000053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T000053Z
UID:10011206-1792843200-1792848600@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
DESCRIPTION:Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios! \nCatch a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the working spaces of our world-class recording facilities* and hear the stories behind notable artifacts — spanning 450 years of music innovation and technology — guided by NMC’s talented music educators. \nVisitors will gain insight into some of NMC’s most treasured items — that few members of the public have seen — from the earliest instruments in the NMC Collection\, such as a 16th-century Trasuntino Harpsichord\, to modern electronics\, like TONTO\, considered to be the ‘holy grail’ of synthesizers. \nPlus\, you’ll get to see the legendary Rolling Stones Mobile Studio\, where countless hit records were made.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/wzorzkgof-nmc-tours-backstage-pass/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, 850 4 St SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0L8
CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T160000
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20260729T000243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000213Z
UID:10007680-1792843200-1792857600@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Jack Bishop: In The Pines
DESCRIPTION:Newzones is pleased to present In The Pines\, a solo exhibition of new work by Canadian contemporary painter\, Jack Bishop. \nIn these new paintings segments of the Trans-Canada are like a topiary\, where the tree lines carve out an ornamental landscape the highway cuts through. The liminal space through the wilderness in a commute. For a fleeting moment the light changes\, and the familiar surroundings emote a sense of nostalgia\, romanticism or déjà vu. \nInspired by scrubby roadside foliage\, these landscapes reimagine surrounding ditches and medians into nuanced spaces where colour\, light\, and gesture take centre stage. Moving away from realism and photographic references\, the paintings embrace an intuitive approach from memory and lived experience. The tree lines become embellished forms\, while thick impasto and fluorescent palettes activate the painted surface\, creating landscapes that oscillate between figuration\, abstraction\, and sensation.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/1febp_7eevz-jack-bishop-in-the-pines/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Newzones Gallery Of Contemporary Art\, 730 11 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0E4
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art":MAILTO:registrar@newzones.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T170000
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20260831T000039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000046Z
UID:10008294-1792843200-1792861200@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Jane Jin Kaisen: Burial of This Order
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe exhibition centres on Kaisen’s titular video installation (2022)\, through which the audience is invited to follow a funerary procession gathered to ceremoniously bury a world order built upon hierarchy and division. The social actors called on to perform this duty\, including artists\, poets and activists\, transgress traditional ceremonial practices indicating that this ritualized enactment is a funeral without grievers\, assembled to dismantle unlivable structures\, rather than lament current conditions. \nThe exhibition’s central work is accompanied by Sorrow Waters This Land (2024) and Dokkaebi (2024). The former focuses on the setting for the procession – a derelict resort on Jeju Island that was abandoned following the IMF financial crisis of the 1990s\, now persisting as a crumbling ruin of capitalism. The latter features powerful Dokkaebi deities from Korean folklore\, unpredictable tricksters who dance suggestively through the space\, haunting or perhaps compelling the procession.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/yk8s_anpddf-jane-jin-kaisen-burial-of-this-order/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T170000
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20260903T000630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000120Z
UID:10008648-1792843200-1792861200@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Bárbara Wagner & Benjamin de Burca: "Swinguerra"
DESCRIPTION: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 diverse artists and collectives\, combining documentary strategies with narrative layers of fantasy and allegory. \nThrough processes of listening and shared experience\, direction\, script\, costume\, and soundtrack are collectively conceived with each project’s participants. This horizontal methodology challenges dominant representational forms by revealing tensions between popular cultural practices and hegemonic structures of visibility. Their work offers a critical reflection on the performative gesture and its social\, aesthetic\, and political reverberations.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/c2l6mkn95k1-barbara-wagner-and-benjamin-de-burca-swinguerra/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Esker Foundation\, 1011 9 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0H7
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions,Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T170000
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20260903T000642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000120Z
UID:10008783-1792843200-1792861200@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Brendan Fernandes: Other Moves
DESCRIPTION: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 forms of collective movement. Seeking to create new spaces for agency and belonging\, Fernandes’ work often takes hybrid forms; part ballet\, part queer dance party\, part political protest\, while remaining grounded in collaboration and participation in order to find solidarity.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/s5k6xc1yf-t-brendan-fernandes-other-moves/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Esker Foundation\, 1011 9 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0H7
CATEGORIES:Dance,Museums, galleries & exhibitions,Theatre & performing arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T170000
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20260909T000033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000119Z
UID:10009000-1792843200-1792861200@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Curtis Talwst Santiago: worlds\, worlds\, worlds
DESCRIPTION: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 exhibition celebrates polyphonic identities that negotiate different geographies across time\, weaving the material\, the fragmentary\, and the ever-evolving within storytelling. \nCentral to the Contemporary Calgary presentation is a focused survey of Santiago’s dioramas. Begun in 2008 and collectively known as the Infinity Series\, these intimate works move fluidly between personal memories of Caribbean community life: basement dance parties\, the quintessential barbershop\, figures dreaming in the grass\, and broader collective histories such as migration crises and the rise of territorialism in its many forms. These scenes are portrayed as something precious and deliberately sheltered\, worlds that can be held in the palm of a hand\, inviting careful observation of details often overlooked.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/_qnn2kces0x-curtis-talwst-santiago-worlds-worlds-worlds/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4
CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T180000
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20260903T000633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T000634Z
UID:10008716-1792843200-1792864800@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Arthur Jafa: Love is the Message\, the Message is Death
DESCRIPTION: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 of Black being. Underscoring the many facets of Jafa’s practice is a recurring question: how can visual media\, such as objects\, static and moving images\, transmit the equivalent “power\, beauty and alienation” embedded within forms of Black music in U.S. culture?
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/jicabsh1m3o-arthur-jafa-love-is-the-message-the-message-is-death-occ-21202/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Esker Foundation\, 1011 9 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0H7
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T160000
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20261017T000124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261017T000125Z
UID:10011473-1792850400-1792857600@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Ninth Avenue Band live at the Ironwood Stage and Grill
DESCRIPTION: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 are high-level\, professional musicians with a wealth of experience across all genres\, having played with big bands\, small jazz groups\, orchestras\, chamber groups and performing in musical theatre and Broadway productions. Each player brings their own unique sound and personality to the performances. Live performances showcase the band’s experience; many of the members have played together for over 30 years.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/i9dvvwn-5t-ninth-avenue-band-live-at-the-ironwood-stage-and-grill/
LOCATION:Ironwood Stage & Grill\, 1229 9 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0S9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T210000
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20260915T000145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000145Z
UID:10010779-1792868400-1792875600@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:'Tis Pity She's a Whore
DESCRIPTION:Tis Pity She’s a Whore follows the doomed tragedy of Giovanni and Annabella as the audience discovers their secrets. By the end\, much like Romeo and Juliet\, we are rooting for this doomed love to succeed even though in no sane world would it make sense for the two of them to end up together. Follow along with this Halloween season through murder\, intrigue\, and an incestuous love affair\, as six actors bring to life the Calgary premiere of Tis Pity She’s a Whore. This universal truth that has had audiences laughing for over 300 years.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/adklangkq11r-tis-pity-shes-a-whore/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Doherty Hall\, 623 13 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 1C4
CATEGORIES:Theatre & performing arts
ORGANIZER;CN="The Shakespeare Company":MAILTO:info@shakespearecompany.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T235959
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20260731T000309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000201Z
UID:10007797-1792870200-1792886399@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Evil Dead The Musical
DESCRIPTION: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 demon-killing hero)\, and his trusty chainsaw to save the day. \nA wildly entertaining Canadian adaptation of the cult-classic horror comedy\, Evil Dead The Musical explodes onto the Martha Cohen Theatre stage this Halloween season. Blood\, jokes\, cheesy effects\, and unforgettable musical numbers\, Evil Dead The Musical is pure comedy from start to finish\, and unlike any other live show out there. Expect outrageous laughs\, over-the-top gore\, and a thrilling theatrical experience. \nAudience advisory: Suggested for ages 16+. Strong language\, sexual themes\, comedic violence (including gun violence)\, and gore. The tone of the production is comedic\, however if you experience adverse effects at the sight of blood\, we do not recommend you attend this show.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/d58t_r618ph-evil-dead-the-musical/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Martha Cohen Theatre\, 215 8th Avenue Se\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0K8
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T223000
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20260911T000210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T000027Z
UID:10010516-1792872000-1792881000@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Carly's Angels Drag Show Season 27 at The Attic Bar & Stage
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the legendary Carly’s Angels Drag Show every Saturday night performing on the same stage for the past 26 years! \nCarly’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 performances every Saturday until mid-July. Enjoy fresh-made pastas\, stone-fired pizzas\, and prohibition-style cocktails in an intimate lounge setting before the show. \nPlanning to arrive early (before 7 p.m.)?Make a reservation by emailing hello@theatticyyc.ca with ticket name(s) and your desired arrival time. \nArriving after 7 p.m.?No reservation is needed if your group purchased tickets together\, but seating is held only until 8 p.m. sharp. Late arrivals risk forfeiting their tickets.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/irindczcrpc-carlys-angels-drag-show-season-27-at-the-attic-bar-and-stage/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:1413 9 Ave SE\, 1413 9 Avenue Southeast\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0T4
CATEGORIES:Theatre & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261025T220000
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20261010T000108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T000109Z
UID:10011300-1792872000-1792965600@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Cheyanne Summer Live Music
DESCRIPTION:Cheyanne Summer is a performer seasoned in the motifs of her roots. Country\, rock\, and blues come naturally\, and her forays into the music world thus far have embraced those traits and woven them into a seamless idiosyncratic blend that has positioned her as a fresh take on vocally focused and pop sensible song-craft. Her Western Canadian roots\, born and raised in Kelowna\, and crafting established roots in Calgary\, exposed her to not just country music and timeless classics like Patsy Cline and Garth Brooks\, but the music scene as a whole including festival culture and live shows from her earliest memories.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/wi4ipfxdzp-cheyanne-summer-live-music/
LOCATION:Whiskey Rose Saloon\, 1012 17 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2T 0A5
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T234500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261025T011500
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20261015T000051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T000052Z
UID:10011414-1792885500-1792890900@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:SCREAM - October 24 - Calgary
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable night under the stars as Horizon Drive-In brings the classic outdoor movie experience to Calgary! \nGather your family and friends and enjoy your favourite films from the comfort of your own vehicle. Whether you’re reliving the nostalgia of the traditional drive-in or experiencing it for the very first time\, this is a summer event you won’t want to miss. \nIMPORTANT: YOU MUST HAVE A WORKING FM RADIO TO HEAR THE MOVIE AUDIO. (unless sitting in the outdoor viewing pass zone)Movie audio is broadcast directly to your vehicle through a designated FM frequency. Please make sure your vehicle has a working FM radio\, or bring a portable battery-powered FM radio with you.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/2fvpep6j7n-scream-october-24-calgary/
LOCATION:Badlands Parking Lot – Impark\, 725 9 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 1M3
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Film & movies
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20260929T000029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T000029Z
UID:10010948-1792886400-1792972799@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:2026 Royal West: Featuring the Canadian Championships
DESCRIPTION:International equestrian show jumping returns to the heart of downtown Calgary. Competitors join from all across North America to compete for over half a million dollars in prize money. \nCompetition runs daily in the Nutrien Western Event Centre at Calgary Stampede Park. Join us as we celebrate the Show Jumping Canada Championships!
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/bbek4zhoyjp5-2026-royal-west-featuring-the-canadian-championships/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Nutrien Western Event Centre\, 1800 Stampede Trl Se\, Calgary\, T2G 5A2
CATEGORIES:Sports & fitness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Mountain Show Jumping":MAILTO:janna@rmsj.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20260929T000048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T000049Z
UID:10010954-1792886400-1792972799@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Otipemisiwak Fantasy
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOpening reception: October 23rd\, 2026\, from 6:30 to 9 pm \nRiel Starr will give an exhibition tour\, starting at 6:30 pm. \nImage: Otipemisiwak Fantasy. Riel Starr. Photo courtesy of the artist.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/7hxnwq3sooe-otipemisiwak-fantasy/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:The New Gallery\, 208 Centre St S\, Calgary\, T2G 2B6
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The New Gallery":MAILTO:info@thenewgallery.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20261026T204758
CREATED:20261020T000007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T000008Z
UID:10011510-1792886400-1792972799@calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com
SUMMARY:Bouchercon 2026
DESCRIPTION:Bouchercon is an international convention for anyone who loves mysteries.  \nEach year\, it attracts fans of crime fiction\, published authors\, aspiring writers\, librarians\, large and small publishers\, editors\, agents\, and booksellers. Sign up to attend panel discussions\, listen to presentations\, and meet your favourite authors.  \nGuests of Honour this year include Louise Penny\, Kathy Reichs\, Air Mukherjee\, Mark Greaney\, Jennifer Hillier\, Vicki Delany\, Kevin Sands\, P.J. Vernon\, and Steele Curry. Special Guests include retired detective Dave Sweet and “Bones” Showrunner\, Hart Hanson.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/u64zb_ii_-bouchercon-2026/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Telus Convention Centre\, Calgary\, T2P 1B4
CATEGORIES:Education,Festivals & events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bouchercon Local Organizing Committee":MAILTO:bouchercon2026chairs@gmail.com
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