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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...
Tour Stampede Park, take in all the stories.Where else can you travel through time, lift the curtain on a legacy, and see how a legend was born?With BTS: Behind The Stampede, you’ll explore over a century of history, thrills, spills, characters and champions. Starting off at Sam Centre, this two-hour tour will take you on...
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...
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...
Explore stories carried by the rivers, rooted in the plants, and uncovered through archaeology. Learn how Indigenous Peoples, the original stewards of the land, lived and prospered at this important gathering place, and how the arrival of the North-West Mounted Police in 1875 changed everything.Through a guided storytelling tour, teachings with an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper...
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...
Join us for Open Mic hosted by Earl Morgan every Wednesday from 8 PM to 11 PM.
Improv 302: StoryThis is a six week course with sessions running 7:30-9:30 p.m. on the following Wednesdays:September 9, 16, 23, 30; October 7, 14.Classes are for students aged 18+Please register with your preferred name so we know who will be in the class and what to call you!Prerequisites: Improv 101 & 201, or 30 hours...
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...
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...
Join Contemporary Calgary at our drop-in Open Studio Session for 55+ on Wednesdays in September. 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...
Join Contemporary Calgary at our drop-in Open Studio Session for 55+ on Wednesdays in September. 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...
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