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Immerse yourself in the magic of storytelling and poetry from September 17 to 20, 2026, at Festival Hall. Presented by the Calgary Spoken Word Society with the Stroll of Poets, this event is a celebration of artistry and unique voices.Wise Women: Magic Words brings people together through the power of poetry, music and storytelling. Whether...
Spend an awe-inspiring evening with your Calgary Phil! Naomi Woo leads the Orchestra in Sibelius’s Second Symphony, an epic musical journey from elemental beauty to desolate struggle to radiant triumph. Plus, experience Zosha di Castri’s reflection on human explorations of the Moon, and Stewart Goodyear brings his artistry centre stage in Grieg’s mighty Piano Concerto.
Chicago-based comedian Paul Farahvar delights audiences with his unique, quick-witted dry humour, centred on being a practical but aging bachelor and former litigator. After quickly becoming a staple on the Chicago Comedy Scene for years at his home club, Laugh Factory, he began touring, first as a feature for headliners like Demetri Martin and Gary...
Get ready to celebrate Navratri like never before! As a cornerstone of the Gujarati Mandal of Calgary’s historic 50th Golden Jubilee year, we are thrilled to bring you four spectacular nights of devotion, music, and dance at the BMO Centre, in downtown Calgary.With an exclusive, highly anticipated lineup of four mega musical artists already confirmed...
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...
You’re invited to the Eco Arts Book Club! Read, reflect & create with natural materials. Slow, inspiring evenings at Canopy Studios.Join artist and facilitator Andrea Merredew at Canopy Studios for a slow, spacious, and inspiring monthly practice that blends reading, reflection, and art‑making.Each workshop begins with a conversation about the book we’re exploring together. From...
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.Central to the Contemporary Calgary presentation...
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.The 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...
Contemporary Connections is a guided tour series designed to make art accessible and engaging for Calgary’s diverse communities. These events create a welcoming and inclusive space for participants to explore our exhibitions and connect with others, fostering meaningful relationships through the shared experience of contemporary art.Duration: 30-minute guided tour, followed by a post-tour conversation and...
Contemporary Connections is a guided tour series designed to make art accessible and engaging for Calgary’s diverse communities. These events create a welcoming and inclusive space for participants to explore our exhibitions and connect with others, fostering meaningful relationships through the shared experience of contemporary art. 30-minute guided tour, followed by a post-tour conversation and...
River Hall YYC ☀️ Free open air community events along the Bow River 🎶 Entertainment • Activities • Wellness & more! 💫 Family + Dog friendly 🐾 📍 Lot 6, 311 8 ST SW Hours ✨ Thursdays & Fridays: 5–10 PM ✨ Saturdays & Sundays: 11 AM–10 PM Enjoy the best of summer...
Newzones is thrilled to present Off the Beaten Path, an upcoming solo exhibition of new work by Albertan contemporary artist Samantha Walrod.Off the Beaten Path considers how humans view and interact with wildlife in the Canadian wilderness from a “close” distance. Motorists and hikers observe animals from cars and trails while the animals watch in...
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