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 […]
The road from Hollywood to Broadway is paved with unforgettable songs and stories. Conductor Jack Everly works with vocalists Ted Keegan and Katie Scarlett Swaney to offer music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, Irving Berlin and more. The ESO performs favourites from films like Titanic, The Phantom of the Opera, and La La Land. […]
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 […]
Join Calgary Public Library at The Confluence (formerly Fort Calgary) to kick off National Indigenous History Month. This free, family friendly event will include a round dance, tipi raising and teachings, traditional Dene and Inuit games, art activities, and a screening of Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger.
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 […]
The Lilac Festival returns to Mission! This one-day celebration includes musical performances, dance, and hundreds of vendors, along 4th Street SW and 17th Ave SW. Hear music by Mallory Chipman, Kaeley Jade, Serengeti, and more. Festivities conclude with a performance by The Revolucion Party Band. This festival has eight stages to enjoy. Find all the […]
Get ready for an extraordinary showcase of musical brilliance! Join the Calgary Civic Symphony for their eagerly awaited annual concert, featuring four remarkable winners of the Rotary Calgary Concerto Competition! Witness these remarkable young musicians deliver stunning performances alongside the orchestra!! This year's winners are: Austin Gao, piano (16): Rachmaninoff, Concerto No. 2 Sacha Jorba-Wu, […]
On June 2, National Music Centre presents JUNO Award-winning singer and composer Lenka Lichtenberg, featuring Drew Jurecka and Rebekah Wolkstein on strings. Some of the instruments featured in this concert are part of the Violins of Hope exhibition, which runs at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, from from May 3 to June […]
What could be more timely than an in-depth conversation about democracy with Ali Velshi, MSNBC's Chief Correspondent and Calgary political strategist (and exemplary host) Zain Velji? We're thrilled to be presenting one of the world's leading broadcast journalists, as he celebrates the launch of his newest (and most personal) book, Small Acts of Courage: A […]
Listening to Jed and the Valentine can only be described as the feeling of the sun on your face. The product of Alberta’s Jonah Morris and Maria Khaner, Jed and the Valentine blends a fresh fusion of soul-stirring harmonies with earthy roots and prairie pop. Praised for irresistible charm and poignant lyricism, the duo’s musical […]
Virgil Brown will be performing an evening of roots, folky, country, bluesy acoustic music with a dash of rock-n-roll. He is a Canadian American singer-songwriter & author. He’s a natural entertainer who has played in coffee houses, pubs, nightclubs and concert halls all over the world, with a well-seasoned voice reflecting his heroes, Leonard Cohen, […]
Don't miss your chance to hear the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra explore famous film soundtracks by Oscar Award-winning composer James Horner. Hear powerful music from the scores of films such as Titanic, Avatar, Aliens, Braveheart, Field of Dreams, Cocoon, and more. Experience music from some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters! Find details and tickets at winspearcentre.com
Front Row Centre Players proudly presents 'Something Rotten' at the Beddington Theatre Arts Centre, June 7-22, 2024! Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells that the […]
A free, family friendly music and arts festival in the heart of Edmonton that promotes and supports original, local, and emerging artists. More info at www.heartcityfest.com
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 […]
Welcome to our highlight of the year, the Rust Bucket Jamboree at the Cloverlawn Community Centre! A day filled with excitement as we showcase: Live music by The Melisizwe Brothers and Jasmyn Bibby A thrilling car show competition honouring the beauty of both classic and contemporary vehicles** An array of family-friendly activities and inflatable obstacles […]
For one night only, Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell performs works that are sure to enthrall you with the Calgary Phil — Henri Vieuxtemps’ virtuosic Violin Concerto No. 5, and a movement from a new five-part suite commissioned by Bell, The Elements. The evening opens with the inventive Fourth Symphony of Gary Kulesha, one of Canada’s most […]
The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra presents Marvellous Melodies, a program that includes Schumann's Symphony Number three, and Triune, a piece composed by the ESO's own John McPherson. Plus, hear Dvořák’s charming Cello Concerto, performed by young Canadian cellist Stéphane Tétreault. Hear stunning compositions in a program with true variety. Find tickets at winspear centre dot com.
Derina Harvey leads the award-winning Celtic Rock sensation, the Derina Harvey Band (dHb). With a show that offers a fresh take on traditional folk songs as well as a few originals, Derina’s vibrant personality takes center stage with humour, storytelling, and, of course, her world class vocals. dHb has been likened to a “rockier” version […]
(18+ only) A male stripper parody and improv comedy show $49 +fees (groups of 6+ $44) The award winning improv comedians are back with a new show, more moves and even quicker wits. No extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity. A fictitious male stripper troupe (played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians) […]
Welcome to Woodworking with Style, where tradition meets innovation in the art of woodworking! Bay 1 Gallery in Edmonton is once again hosting our annual furniture and wood art show. Opening Kickoff: June 15, 12 -4pm. Show also runs from June 15-June 30. Our vision with Woodworking with Style is to open a stage for […]
SUNNY Soul Jam by Calgary ReggaeFest Come celebrate at this family friendly event in the heart of Calgary with great music, great food and great friends at ContainR Art Park. It's not every day you get to Reggae! Listen to live music from local, national and international performers: Glen Washington (GA) - Grammy Nominated reggae/soca […]
Come on out for a swinging good time at our Big Band Swing Dance Evening! The Razzama Jazz band will have you moving and grooving all night long with their fabulous tunes. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking to have some fun, this event is perfect for all. Don't miss out on this night […]
Classics in the Park returns! Join us this Father’s Day for an unforgettable event in Strathcona County, proudly sponsored by Do It Right Heating & AC and ATB Sherwood Park Wye Garden. We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s event will be held at Sherwood Park’s Peace Park, featuring the enchanting sounds of Lizzy Hoyt, […]
Juno nominated Cris Derksen is an internationally respected Indigenous cellist and composer. In a world where almost everything gets labelled and slotted into simple categories, Cris Derksen represents a challenge. Originally from Northern Alberta she comes from a line of chiefs from NorthTall Cree Reserve on her father's side and a line of strong Mennonite […]
During this event, Dr. Marie Wilson will discuss her new book North of Nowhere: Song of a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner and what we can do to further reconciliation across Canada. This event will be moderated by Chief Wilton Littlechild. Dr. Marie Wilson (CM, ONWT, MSC) spent six years crisscrossing the country as a Commissioner […]
For a lot of music lovers, North Country Fair means the start of the summer festival season, kicking off at their beloved site in the beautiful Driftpile Valley. With four different stages, the 2024 festival will feature Boy Golden, DJ Kookum, Garret T Willie, Balaclava Blues, Dirtwire, Melafrique, Major Love, and more. It's always a great […]
Please join us as Bent Stick Brewing presents Edmonton's Denim Daddies and Vancouver's Graham Brown Band for an evening of fantastic music for some of the best Roots/Rock /Alt-Country music to come out western Canada in support of the Greater Edmonton Greater Edmonton Animal Rescue Society (GEARS). This is the coming together of two generations […]
FRESH BREATH Sunday June 23rd https://www.freshbreathband.com/ Josh and Katie Pascoe are the husband-and-wife dynamic duo behind Fresh Breath returns to Calgary House Concerts for another up close & personal session of ‘LiVe in the CommonUNITY' Join us for this Family friendly music afternoon shared with these amazing artists & a few dozen friends. Seats available […]
Carley Fortune is FINALLY going to be on stage in Calgary! The breakout bestselling author of Meet Me at The Lake is doing a 4PM afternoon extravaganza on Sunday, June 23 at Central Library. Your ticket includes an exclusive in-depth conversation, hosted by Wordfest's Creative Ringleader Shelley Youngblut, as well as an audience Q & […]
The Kensington Night Market is BACK for it’s 5th year. Entertainment, Local vendors and so much more; shop the market then Experience and Enjoy Kensington. Located in the parking lot of 1209 Kensington Road NW
Wild Oats and Notes returns to the Schultz farmstead just south of Tofield. Hundreds of music-lovers gather to celebrate live music and all things rural. This festival invests in the local community. This year's lineup includes Shaela Miller, Jack de Keyzer, Russell deCarle, John Wort Hannam, Ridley Bent, Mocking Shadows, Weber Brothers, and Bill […]
The Summer Showcase is an all-new Canada Day celebration brought to you by the team behind the Pigeon Lake Music Festival. It features a sensational line-up of iconic Canadian musicians and entertainers, onsite camping, and delicious food, and takes place in a stunning outdoor setting mere meters from the shores of Pigeon Lake in Mulhurst […]
The Northern Horn Quartet will be playing timeless themes and iconic melodies from popular television shows spanning the early days of television to today! Get ready to relive the emotions and adventures that these TV classics have brought into our lives with four horns, drums and bass. Tickets at northernhornquartet.ca/tickets
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