Chariots of Fire by Mike Bartlett 100 years after the epic race at the 1924 Paris Olympics, witness actors run full-out on Rosebud’s Opera House Stage in this energetic rendition of the 1981 Academy Award-winning film. Music from Gilbert & Sullivan and an original score combine to tell the story of Harold Abrahams, the son […]
Anonymous online columnist “Sugar” receives thousands of letters asking for advice, and with her own particular brand of brutal honesty and incisive empathy, helps those seeking guidance with life’s obstacles both large and small. Based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed, Tiny Beautiful Things is a luminous play that personifies the unfathomable questions that […]
The International Jazz Days Festival sees fantastic musicians at Calgary's best live music venues! The lineup includes French chansons by Tina Hartt, and a double bill when Calgary's Ginger Beef shares the stage with Montreal's Huu Bac Quintet. You can also hear the John Roggensack Quartet, and the Bonnie Northgraves Quintet featuring Benny Benack the […]
Adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas, this comedy follows the swashbuckling adventures of Athos, Porthos, Aramis and the young, brave D’Artagnan. Newly arrived to Paris, with the skill of a swordsman and the heart of a warrior, D’Artagnan wishes to join the renowned Musketeers, but first he must prove himself worthy. He sets off […]
This 12th collaborative operetta by the beloved pair is set in Venice and is rife with nobility, mistaken identities, royalty, young lovers married to the wrong people, commoners, wit, patter, a Cachucha and of course, Rapture! The Gondoliers tells the story of two charming Venetian gondoliers, who are informed that, due to an error of […]
Welcome to the Dreamspeakers International Indigenous FIlm Festival 2024! April 26-May 8, 2024 ᐃᑕᐦ ᑲᒋᒧᔭᐦᐠ Where We Tell the Story This year’s festival has over 40 films, filmmaker panels, an animation workshop and more. Each film was selected by our jury from over 200 entries. There are documentaries, shorts, features, animations, and films from seasoned […]
Features Poetry by: Dan Knauss, Vivian Zenari, Naomi McIlwraith, Rose Marie Sackela Mic Host: Jessica Coles Door Host: TBD Open Mic: Sign-up (2-min. poem) Welcome all! See you at the Haven! Bring your friends! New and first readers are always welcome and given priority during the Open Mic. Doors at 6:30 p.m.
We are excited to invite you to join us for an introduction to casting plaster tracks! Come on out on April 30th from 11:00am-1:00pm as we search for tracks around the park and choose one to cast. We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothing and clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty, along with the […]
Bonnie's singing is smokey, rich, and explorative; her trumpet playing a call to the early jazz styles of New Orleans while being lyrical, intriguing, evolved, and playful. With one foot rooted in heritage and one foot leading forward she is an engaging musical powerhouse that is exciting, joyful, and chock full of personality. Tickets for […]
A cast from the Grindstone Improv Ensemble pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create characters, scenes and comedy sketches on the spot. After each round, the audience decides on the winning pair who will stay on for the next round while the losers form new teams to dethrone the Kings. […]
Hear Weber, Barber, Schubert, and Beethoven in a program featuring the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and guest conductor Shiyeon Sung. Enjoy the artistry of Concertmaster Robert Uchida and the ESO, with poetic music that will sweep you off your feet. It's Schubert's Unfinished Symphony and other orchestral treasures. Find your tickets today at winspearcentre.com
The Drumheller Valley comes alive for two days of fabulous music! The twenty-ninth annual East Coulee Spring Fest takes place over three venues and features all kinds of music: blues, roots, folk, rock, acoustic, celtic, jazz, and country. Experience soul-nurturing music that rocks the badlands! This festival is a fundraiser for the East Coulee School […]
Get ready Edmonton! From May 3rd to 5th the Butterdome Craft Sale is taking over the U of A Butterdome. Bringing together over 110 Canadian artists, makers and designers for an unforgettable shopping experience. Discover a curated selection of handmade treasures, from textiles and jewellery, to ceramics and gourmet foods. Connect with passionate creatives, hear […]
This is the third year of the Calgary Artists Studio Tour and we have expanded to over 80 local artists participating across our beautiful city and surrounding areas. This is a self-guided tour where you get to meet each artist in their home or shared studio space, and you can plan your visit at your […]
Loosely based on Puccini’s La Boheme, RENT! tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and create a life in Lower Manhattan’s East Village. The production is set during the thriving days of the bohemian culture of Alphabet City, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.
Members of the Glass Society will be holding a spring sale of their fused and stained glass creations. All are welcome 10:00am - 4:00pm Wheelchair access. We'd love to see you there!
Fish Creek Concerts Jennifer Berezan is a unique blend of singer/songwriter, producer, and activist. Over the course of ten albums, her music has been shaped by her lifelong involvement in environmental, women’s, and justice movements as well as Buddhist practice. Though her songs often confront universal issues, her perspective is informed by a refreshing and […]
Wordfest welcomes prolific post-cyberpunk writer and activist, Cory Doctorow and his new thriller, "The Bezzle." The conversation, hosted by Wordfest's Creative Ringleader, Shelley Youngblut, starts at 7 p.m. and includes an audience Q & A and book signing. Shelf Life Books will be on site with copies of Doctorow’s newest book, as well as his […]
CCMA nominated country artist Rory Gardiner has shared the stage with a number of great country acts like Keith Urban. As a stand-up comedian, his TikTok videos have over 50 Million views, his YouTube sketches have been featured on Funny or Die, and America’s Funniest Videos. When mother nature sent a tornado through his neighbourhood, […]
Acclaimed Singer-songwriter Jennifer Berezan comes home. Alberta raised and California based, Berezan blends West Coast influences with Prairie sensibilities. Her albums have featured guests like Bruce Cockburn, and the Indigo Girls' Emily Saliers. Presented by Fish Creek Concerts
In partnership with Mount Royal Conservatory (MRC), Land’s End Ensemble is thrilled to commence their inaugural residency! As part of their residency, Land’s End Ensemble is excited to present a concert of new works that brings together our musicians and students of the MRC program. Land’s End Ensemble will be featuring works that explore a […]
We’re Chris and Laura and we didn’t feel safe buying or selling bikes online so we founded, fund, and operate Alberta Bike Swap a non-profit that provides a safe place to buy, sell, and donate bicycles. If you have a bike to sell or want to buy a bike we’ll tech check that bike and […]
Hear new Canadian choral works and the music that inspired the Da Camera Singers. Composers Stuart Beatch, Jane Berry, and Allan Bevan, and Marie-Claire Saindon explore music that informs their creative process. Each of their new works will be paired with pieces that inspired them, from the Renaissance to the Beatles. Find tickets at dacamerasingers.ca
Welcome to the Mount Pleasant Potters’ Guild Spring Pottery Sale! Join us in person at the Triwood Community Association for a day filled with beautiful handmade pottery creations. Browse through a wide selection of unique pieces crafted by talented local artists. Whether you're looking for a new mug, vase, or decorative piece, you're sure to find something special […]
Admission by donation With a talented singer, a nimble fiddle player and a skilled guitar player, The Chosen Few’s harmonious voices and soulful melodies create an enchanting musical experience. And when the venue allows, they add a dynamic drummer elevating the rhythms to a whole new level!
This exhibition focuses on the diversity and beauty that Knowles was able to capture of the prairies of Saskatchewan and beyond. She is celebrated for her unique perspective on the land. Her works transcend time and she remained true to her calling through a time where landscape painting wasn’t “cool”. Now, we celebrate the memory […]
The Eastside Dance Festival Society presents an electrifying showcase of outstanding dance programs from 17 CBE and CSSD Schools at the U of C Theatre May 9th and 10th at 7pm. Over 450 dancers will perform and some will share over $100,000 in scholarships and cash prizes to support continued dance education after high school. […]
We think moms deserve a standing ovation! Join us for a concert of Broadway’s greatest hits celebrating maternal figures. Including songs from Mamma Mia!, Gypsy, Dear Evan Hansen, Into the Woods, Once on This Island, Waitress and more! This Mother’s Day weekend, bring the moms in your life to the perfect musical treat, celebrating the […]
Freehand Books, an independent publisher in Calgary, has championed Canadian and Albertan writers for fifteen years. Join Freehand Books in Edmonton at Audreys Books to hear three superbly talented writers read from their brand new books. Catherine Owen reads from Moving to Delilah, a poetry collection about one woman’s journey from BC to a new life […]
Americana band McKINDRED brings haunting harmonies to the historic King Eddy stage on Thursday, May 9, 2024. What would happen if Noah Kahan and Elle King had a love child? Perhaps they already have… meet McKINDRED. In the world of McKINDRED, the vibrant and irresistible sounds of “Americana" flourish, with captivating melodies, hauntingly beautiful harmonies and spirited […]
Moon Over Buffalo Written by Ken Ludwig Directed by Jeremy MacKenzie George and Charlotte Hay a husband-and-wife team of actors struggle to perform Cyrano de Bergerac and Private Lives in repertory while dealing with family crises and the possibility of a Hollywood director's visit. Everything that can go wrong does go wrong in this side-splitting […]
A Fine Art Show presenting the work of several Calgary professional artists including original paintings, glasswork, pottery, jewelry and more. Free admission and parking.
Freehand Books, an independent publisher in Calgary, has championed Canadian and Albertan writers for fifteen years. Join Freehand Books in Calgary at the Memorial Park Library to hear four superbly talented writers read from their brand new books. Catherine Owen reads from Moving to Delilah, a poetry collection about one woman’s journey from BC to a […]
Why not treat your Mom to an early Mother's Day outing with DESSERT THEATRE on Friday, May 10th at Fensala Hall in Markerville! SAY IT AIN'T SO THEATRE presents Carla Falk & Derek Olinek in 'On A First Name Basis'. This play is a love story, social commentary, and a mystery wrapped in witty dialogue […]
Join us for the Conservatory Big Band and Jazz Combos' year-end concert! The evening will begin with the Conservatory Jazz Combos, treating you to a short set of jazz tunes. Enjoy a reception during intermission - an excellent opportunity to meet the musicians and learn how you can join the ensembles next year. After intermission, […]
Freehand Books, an independent publisher in Calgary, has championed Canadian and Albertan writers for fifteen years. Join Freehand Books in Medicine Hat at the Mad Hatter Comedy Club to hear four superbly talented writers read from their brand new books. Catherine Owen reads from Moving to Delilah, a poetry collection about one woman’s journey from BC […]
We’re Chris and Laura and we didn’t feel safe buying or selling bikes online so we founded, fund, and operate Alberta Bike Swap a non-profit that provides a safe place to buy, sell, and donate bicycles. If you have a bike to sell or want to buy a bike we’ll tech check that bike and […]
Admission by donation Open for brunch at 10 am, music starts at 11 am. A love for all roots music has taken Jory Kinjo around the world. Kinjo was raised in R&B, Blues & Soul music, but his career has touched on Funk, Jazz, Reggae & Ska. Kinjo joined soul band Mocking Shadows in 1999. […]
Freehand Books, an independent publisher in Calgary, has championed Canadian and Albertan writers for fifteen years. Does your mom like books? Bring her to our book launch celebration! Catherine Owen reads from Moving to Delilah, a poetry collection about one woman’s journey from BC to a new life in Alberta, where she buys an old house […]
A special 90-minute, intermission-free concert of Mozart’s incredible Mass in C minor especially for Mother’s Day. With additional bonus piece by Canadian composer of Cree heritage Andrew Balfour: Mamachimowin (A Cree interpretation of Psalm 67) - for choir and strings - premiered in 2019 by the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, and more. Also, join us for […]
Admission by donation, Music begins at 11am. Bluebird Telegraph is a sweetheart duo known for eclectic covers from the 1920s to the present, and from a wellspring of genres, rendered in nostalgic style with upright bass, guitar, and vocals. Baking up classic country, rock, blues, folk, and jazz, folded into a tasty mix — or […]
Live at the Winspear presents Nathan Laube in his debut performance on the Davis Concert Organ. The program will include pieces by Bach, Widor, Rachmaninoff, and Mendelssohn. Plus, enjoy Laube's own transcription of Franz Liszt's Sonata in B Minor, one of his most magnificent works for the keyboard. Find tickets and info at winspearcentre.com
Knitting 101: Welcome to our fibre arts hour! We can teach you how to start knitting or crocheting, we provide the supplies. If you’re an experienced maker bring your work-in-progress. It’s a great way to meet new people, get ideas, and start a new hobby. Everyone is welcome. Free Tea!
Performed entirely by students. A musical by ALAIN BOUBLIL and CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHONBERG. School Edition specially adapted and licensed by MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL and CAMERON MACKINTOSH (OVERSEAS) LTD. “Les Misérables is the world’s longest running musical — a true modern classic based on Victor Hugo's novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all […]
Have you ever stumbled upon a mysterious animal skull? Are you curious about how experts identify different types of skulls? Join us for our pop up table event Skull ID 101! You'll get a crash course in the terminology related to animal skulls from horns and bones to beaks and bone. Plus you can test […]
A musical journey from Holocaust to hope, experience the Calgary Phil and Violins of Hope in a unique narrative concert, where restored violins, violas, and cellos, once belonging to Jewish victims of the Holocaust, come to life through stories of injustice, suffering, resilience, and survival. Wherever there was music, there was hope. This concert is […]
Experience the captivating music of Rachmaninoff, conducted by Michael Stern. Enjoy Rachmaninoff and Dance featuring the composer's Symphonic Dances, alongside Ravel's La Valse in the ESO's Pairings series. Every Pairings ticket includes a complimentary food or beverage item! For tickets, visit winspear centre dot com
Watch the iconic film as the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra performs John Williams' Oscar winning score, live to picture. Tickets available now at Ticketmaster.ca Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts.
The weather forecast for May 17 is 18, sun and clouds and a light wind. Come out and enjoy listening and dancing to Frank Peters and Range Patrol, a quartet featuring a fine selection of traditional country music, easy on the ears and a delight for dancers. Frank Peters has created a body of work […]
Journey to Neverland is the 2024 Senior Dance Recital for J’Adore Dance. This is a 90min long performance with no intermission. Dancers in the show do not require tickets. A limited number of Babes in Arms tickets (child must remain on your lap for the entire performance) are available for ages 2 and under on […]
Join us for our 2nd Annual Highfield Food & Beverage Market Fest! Where you will find a variety of market vendors and local businesses that will offer you unique items to enjoy! Free admittance! 11am-4pm each day.
Watch the iconic film as the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra performs John Williams' Oscar winning score, live to picture. Two shows on May 18, 1pm and 7:30pm Tickets available now at Ticketmaster.ca Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts.
Experience the captivating music of Rachmaninoff, conducted by Michael Stern. Hear works by Dorman and Ravel alongside Symphonic Dances. For tickets, visit winspear centre dot com
Admission by donation Bryson Waind is a folk and country singer who was born and bred in Canada’s Niagara Region. He spent 15 vintages working in the wine industry, running tractors up and down the vineyard rows. Years on the farm gave him the opportunity to develop the genuine Canadian folk and country style that […]
Rainbo Whorse is playing Saturday afternoon on May 18, 2024 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Black Dog. Join us for Hair of the Dog! No cover!
A Bug’s Life is the 2024 Junior Dance Recital for J’Adore Dance. This is a 60min long performance with no intermission. Dancers in the show do not require tickets. A limited number of Babes in Arms tickets (child must remain on your lap for the entire performance) for ages 2 and under are available on […]
Experience the captivating music of Rachmaninoff, conducted by Michael Stern. Hear works by Dorman and Ravel alongside Symphonic Dances. For tickets, visit winspear centre dot com
Continental Treat Fine Bistro welcomes Terry McDade playing solo harp for your listening pleasure. Reserve online
Sin & Gin is Calgary's best monthly Cabaret show that is filled with Music, Burlesque, Comedy, Cabaret, Drag and so much more! This month's Sin & Gin brings us to back to a blast from the past theme. Get ready as this month we 'Stop, Drop, Rock & Roll!' We are going to bring the […]
2024 Twinfest Edmonton will be an exciting hybrid exhibition of colorful balloon sculptures and African Crafts to showcase twin traditions around the world. Learn more about multiple pregnancy in African culture through The Twintrip City: Twin Cultures Exhibition and have some fun together enjoying the balloon sculptures, crafts, balloon twisting, face painting, photo booth, and […]
Are you ready Medicine Hat? Do you love thrilling, wicked, sexy, or even dangerous things? Paranormal Cirque will expose you to a unique creation of combined theatre, circus, and cabaret with a new European style flare. Cirque Italia is now presenting a brand-new show for a mature audience! This innovative horror story features different shades […]
Wordfest presents bestselling author and economist Jeff Rubin and his new book A Map of the New Normal: How Inflation, War, and Sanctions Will Change Your World Forever. Tracking trade wars and kinetic wars, central banks and runs on banks, pipelines blown up and start-ups knocked down, Rubin gives us a glimpse of a near […]
Enjoy operatic comedy in twos! This "double feature" includes two fun-filled operas: Julia Child bakes a chocolate cake; Ben tries to fit in a marriage proposal between Lucy's dramatic telephone conversations. The show will take place in Grande Prairie at Christian Fellowship Assembly May 24th at 7 pm and May 25th at 1pm. Tickets can […]
To tell the story of Skydiggers is to tell the story of a thriving musical collaboration that was born in friendship and has abided with trust. Roots, country, rock, folk and even Latin leanings are present in Skydiggers' music. Hear the group that weaves rich narratives about complex characters in complicated times.
Zenon joins Sadé Awele, a rising soulstress who brings her full band to captivate audiences nationwide with the release of her EP, Intuition. Prepare for an electrifying night filled with soulful melodies and infectious rhythms at Soundbar Calgary (formerly Aura Calgary), which will feature Icarus Sound Jam with Zenon and Idris Lawal to kickstart the […]
Vancouver Island singer-songwriter Allen Dobb has returned after a decade's hiatus. Smooth of voice and thoughtful of lyric, Dobb renders incredibly detailed pictures with his songs. Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7:30 pm. Just 50 seats are available in this unique venue so don't delay. Licensed event, all ages welcome. Tickets $25 each, […]
Artists will have an exciting opportunity to participate in the 'Art in the Park' plein air event, organized by Route 22 Artist Collective in Cochrane, in partnership with the Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation! This event is also part of the 'Come Paint Alberta' plein air circuit. Registering online for this fun, two-day event and paint […]
Admission by donation Tone Indbryn is an Urban Folk Songwriter who creates pieces woven form the tapestry of life. She uses stories and songs to create an intimate and unique sharing experience. She has performed in fundraisers, radio, festivals, coffeehouses, galleries as well as being a part of an award winning movie soundtrack “The Gutter […]
The Boreal Electroacoustic Music Society will commemorate National Drone Day with an extensive lineup of performers. Twelve artists from Edmonton and the surrounding region will perform sets varying in length from 30 minutes to an hour, performing drone music, often described as the taking the form of sustained sounds with a minimalist delivery. The repertoire […]
Join Spiritus Chamber Choir and prepare to be swept off your feet as we present the grand finale of our season, "Of the Soul" This is a sensational collaboration with Edmonton's own Chronos Vocal Ensemble that promises to leave you spellbound. Both recipients of the Healey Willan Grand Prize, Spiritus and Chronos are dedicated to […]
Admission by donation, Music begins at 11am. Suzanne de Bussac presents a potpourri of piano music ranging in styles from Cabaret to Gospel, Classical to Chanson, Garage Jazz to Art Rock. Infused with hints of Nina, Ella, & Billie, and peppered with Poole, Czerny, Concone… maybe even Mozart, the cover song portion of the show […]
Audrey Ochoa – Trombone Dan Churchill – Bass Esteban Hererra – Piano Jon May – Drums “ shows a musician with endless confidence and skill, with varying moods and tempi within a trio that is always in sync. The humour and sense of mischief is never far from the surface. Although this is clearly Ochoa’s […]
A long-awaited collaboration with Edmonton's Chronos and the Calgary-based Spiritus Chamber Choir! The combined sounds of these two fine, award-winning ensembles will enthrall audiences. The two ensembles first joined together in a Calgary performance in 2015. Spiritus boasts a legacy of nearly 30 years of choral excellence, and was one of the exemplary Canadian choral […]
LitCon returns to the Calgary Public Library, May 27 – 31. The literary arts festival is for classrooms from kindergarten to Grade 9 and encourages creativity, social connections, and skill development. Schools in the Calgary area can register for virtual sessions to learn more about literary arts while individual students can get inspired during in-person […]
3pm - Doors at 2:30pm Always a pleasure to host Braden Gates for another shared afternoon of his talents and stories. All ages and casual gathering. This is the second time we have our schedules allow for Braden to visit us for an up close and personal afternoon. Come on along! About Braden Gates: Braden […]
Directed by Belinda Cornish Not seen for 15 years, this Lemoine Fringe hit infuses romantic comedy with danger and mystery in an elegant Swiss setting.
Ever wonder how museums prep and take care of these awesome specimens? Now's your chance to get hands-on and learn the ropes of spreading and pinning a snakeskin specimen. Hang out behind the scenes with our museum crew in our conservation labs. They'll share why and how they get these specimens ready for display and […]
In celebration of their first recording, Kappella Kyrie Slavic Chamber Choir is thrilled to present "Alleluia" CD Release Concert. The concert and recording includes highlights Kappella Kyrie has worked on for the past few years, plus new works from their current season. Audiences will hear everything from Artem Vedel’s Нині отпущаєш (Song of Symeon) to […]
Encounter the impressive brilliance of Ukrainian pianist Illia Ovcharenko, winner of the 2022 Honens International Piano Competition, as he performs Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s grand Piano Concerto No. 1 with the Calgary Phil. The Calgary Philharmonic Chorus and soloists then join Music Director Rune Bergmann in Anton Bruckner’s glorious Te Deum, which the composer considered his greatest work […]
Admission by donation Kaley Kinjo is a Japanese-Canadian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Alberta, Canada. As a songwriter Kaley has a wide versatility; ranging from acoustic roots and reggae to folk, rock and soul. As a singer and performer Kinjo has a unique presence, pleasing crowds where ever he goes with his strong vocals, great […]
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 1, 2024 Artist in attendance from 2-5PM The works exhibited in Wendy Toogood: Narratives cover a forty-year time frame. The earliest works are abstract, or nonobjective, and they explore the use of various fabrics without any recognizable imagery. At this time, Wendy had become aware of a wide variety of new […]
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