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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...
Wallace Galleries, one of the region’s most established and respected contemporary art galleries, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Over a forty-year legacy, Wallace Galleries has championed the careers of Canadian artists, cultivated passionate collectors, and shaped how contemporary art is experienced.Featured artists: Harold Town, Kenneth Lochhead, Wilf Perreault, Ted Godwin, Jennifer Hornyak, Simon Andrew,...
Celebrated but impetuous film director Guido Contini, succumbing to the pressures of filming his latest film epic (a musical version of the Casanova story), suffers a midlife crisis. One by one, women from his past and present – including his mother, his wife, his mistress, and his leading lady – haunt, instruct, scold, seduce and...
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...
Join us for the 2026 OHSOTO'KINO Music Incubator Showcase and Reception and enjoy a dynamic night of live music that spotlights diverse Indigenous talent from across Canada.
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...
At this installment of Hot Dogs & Hot Takes on History, Ryan Crosschild invites us to explore the Blackfoot understandings of territory, boundaries, and belonging as questions about the province’s future intensify. Rather than beginning with Alberta or with the narratives about separation dominating public debate, this talk speaks from and for Blackfoot territory.Dive into...
Join us for a fun and rejuvenating workshop where we'll sip tequila and craft our own signature scents!Unlock the alchemy of crafting your own signature scent!Smell your way into the world of natural perfuming, a centuries-old practice rich with cultural history from around the globe. Now, it's your turn to become a fragrance alchemist. Join...
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