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Arts & Culture May 11 – 15, 2026

Arts & Culture

This week, director Denise Clarke tells us about One Yellow Rabbit’s production of Handy Devices for Existential Crisis. Kelly Choo, a sand artist and social storyteller, is the Immigrant Council for Innovation’s Artist of the Month for May.

ESO conductor Jean-Marie Zeitouni tells us about a concert featuring music from the Final Fantasy video game series. The GRAND in Calgary celebrates the 25th anniversary of the animated comedy Shrek. Musician Jace Eagle Bear talks about celebrating Asian Heritage Month with Cyan Tones.

Monday, May 11 at 10:40am MT on Discoveries

The BeautifulYoungArtists are set to debut their new show Handy Devices for Existential Crisis. CKUA’s Bronson Kashino is joined by artists Sarah Ord and Grace Fedorchukto learn more about this dreamy, image-filled tragi-comedy cabaret.

 

Tuesday,  May 12 at 5:40pm MT on Traffic Jams

Kelly Choo is a Calgary-based sand artist and social storyteller and is the Immigrant Council for Innovation’s May Artist of the Month. She joins CKUA’s Lisa Wilton for a chat about her work.

Wednesday, May 13 at 1:40pm MT on Thoroughfare

The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra will perform scores from the Final Fantasy franchise by Nobuo Uematsu and Masashi Hamauzu. CKUA’s Tony King hosts ESO conductor Jean-Marie Zeitouni to learn more about this event.

 

Thursday, May 14 at 12:40pm MT on The Upload

The Confluence hosts the third annual Queer Prom in Calgary to kick off Pride Month. The celebration of resilience, diversity and community will feature special guests curated by The Cabaret Company, music, and drag performances. CKUA’s Kate Stevens chats with hosts the events Volunteer Manager Zack Beer.

 

Friday, May 15 at 8:40am MT on Alberta Morning

The Gai Lan Ensemble, joined by Kensington Sinfonia, celebrate Asian Heritage Month with their concert Cyan Tones. Alberta Morning Friday, CKUA’s Joe Hartfeil is in conversation with Jace Eagle Bear.