Calgary Events

One of the most exclusive exhibitions is making its final North American stop at Calgary’s science centre on January 20 – June 20, 2018! Whales|Tohorā is an interactive experience housing one of the world’s largest whale collections from the National Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. This exhibition will immerse you into the biology...

Big Rock Singers presents the 2nd annual Okotoks Idol contest. Local singers will have the chance to compete for a cash prize and the title of Okotoks Idol. Idol takes place June 23th at Big Sky BBQ Pit (306016 15th St E, Okotoks). Brettyn Rose, the very first Okotoks Idol winner, will be returning to...

“From a waterfall to a still pond, to mist, rain, floods, the ocean: from ice to snow and Tsunami, water exists in many forms. Water makes up 98 % of all living things including us. Water makes up two thirds of the earth. It is not just what we experience externally it is a large...

It is 1642 and Hester Prynne has been branded an adulterer by her Puritan village and forced to wear the titular scarlet letter as repentance. However, in this modern adaptation, Hester is unashamed of her actions and proudly subverts society’s rigid standards put upon women to be virtuous and good. Today, as we continue to...

770 CHQR presents Theatre Calgary’s presentation of The Humans at Arts Commons Max Bell Theatre from March 6 – 31. Peer inside a duplex tenement apartment in New York City’s Chinatown as the Blake family gathers for Thanksgiving. It isn’t long until old tensions boil over and personal secrets are laid on the table. Described...

SPOTLIGHT – Taygan Crapo, Glass March 8 – April 7 Opening Reception: March 8 (5-8 PM) Alberta Craft Gallery – Calgary 2nd Floor, cSPACE – King Edward 1721 – 29 Avenue SW, Calgary SPOTLIGHT features artists who are exploring new techniques, launching or testing a new product line, or are new to the Council. A...

By Beverley Cooper Directed by Kelli Fox In a quiet little rural Canadian diner, Lucy yearns for the glitz, glamour and excitement of America’s roaring cities. Prohibition has just been lifted in Ontario, but across the border mob bosses battle for the illicit trade of alcohol. Lucy’s husband, Ron, and her daughter, Sylvia, seem content...

Call for Submission “Nocturn” PROSPECTUS The Alberta Society of Artists invites all artists in Alberta (must be 18 years of age or older) to submit to the exhibition, “Nocturn”. OVERVIEW The interpretation of the theme is up to the artist. From the MerriamWebster dictionary. “The origin and etymology of NOCTURN: Middle English nocturne, borrowed from...

Masked Canvas Productions is so excited to launch into the art scene in Calgary. We are throwing a launch Party for our company to give you a sneak peek of our first theatrical production, Wonderland, and a preview of what Masked Canvas is all about! There will be a bar, dancing, live performers, popcorn, a...

Created and Performed by: Makambe K. Simamba Presented by: Handsome Alice Theatre Dates: March 20 – 24, 2018 Times: 7:30 pm Evening Performances / 2:00 pm Matinee on March 24th Location: Joyce Doolittle Theatre at the Pumphouse Theatre Venues Tickets: $15 – $20 A Canadian college student journeys deep into the sounds, smells, and spirits...

Join us to celebrate World Water Day with a showcase of environmental leadership by Alberta youth! This event features: interactive booths on innovative water solutions, engaging activities by CAWST & TELUS Spark Science Centre, delicious snacks & water bar, and motivating speakers. Learn more and RSVP at paintitblue.ca This event is hosted by the Centre...

The Calgary Branch of the Association of Administrative Professionals welcomes you to attend its upcoming professional development conference. The mission of the association is “Professionalism Through Education” with a passion for connecting with Administrators who appreciate diversity, are looking for value, significance, and empowerment, and who want to be identified as a ‘professional’. This exciting...

The excitement of the world famous GMC Rangeland Derby gets started well before the races, and 770 CHQR wants to kick start the excitement with the annual Canvas Auction on March 22 at the Boyce Theatre, where the hottest Chuck Wagon Drivers go up for bids from the city’s business elite.

Taken By Sanity is a 3 piece, pop/alternative band that’s committed to putting on a high-energy, entertaining show for all ages. Performing their originals songs, as well as performing covers of songs by Imagine Dragons, Khalid, The Lumineers, and many more, this is one show you don’t want to miss! If you’re looking for a...

Presented by Ben Borkovic, Palaeontologist with the Royal Tyrrell Museum Flood Mitigation Project Palaeontology is alive and well in Alberta! Since the floods of June 2013 numerous dinosaur fossils have been discovered and collected as part of a dedicated effort to recover at-risk specimens. These, and other discoveries, are advancing our understanding of Cretaceous Alberta’s...

On March 22nd, the Mountain View Winter Festival presents an evening of chamber music featuring Italian-American composers and their Italian counterparts. A highlight to their annual music festival, this concert will present Canadian violinist extraordinaire, Jonathan Crow, cellist Joseph Johnson, and violist Michael Buresy with young musicians from the Festival’s Professional Development Program. The programme...

A full-sized replica of Christianity’s most famous relic is expected to attract thousands of Lenten pilgrims when St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Calgary hosts the Man of the Shroud Exhibit March 23 to April 10, 2018. Organized by a group of clergy and laity in Vancouver, B.C. and coordinated with the professional assistance of...

Discover Alberta’s wildlife and nature with us! Explore the world of Alberta’s feathered friends through staff and self-led, hands-on Investigation Stations for all ages. These hands-on activities are included with Discovery Centre admission.

770 CHQR supports An Evening with Former First Lady Michelle on March 23 at 7pm, at the Calgary Stampede Corral. It’s your opportunity to listen to the former First Lady speak in Calgary for the first time. Get your tickets now before they’re sold out! Michelle Robinson Obama served as First Lady of the United...

On Saturday, March 24, families are invited to participate in an Easter egg hunt in support of the Children’s Wish Foundation. Maple Leaf Self Storage will be hosting this indoor event at their Royal Vista location (11 Royal Vista Link NW) from 10 am to 3 pm. Beyond the egg and scavenger hunt, visitors will...

Join us at the Hotel Blackfoot where the Calgary Home Business Show has gathered together various home based businesses to showcase their latest products and services. A great event to compare companies and products for purchase or possibly as a networking or business opportunity. Prize Draws at the Show Free Entry If you are interested...

Strike a pose! PARK and Southcentre are hosting an open casting call in The Inner Circle on Saturday, March 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the upcoming PARKFAMILY fashion show taking place on Saturday, April 28. PARK is looking for moms, dads and their kids, aged 2-12, to walk the runway at the...

– Acceptable Bodies by Allison Tunis – Chronicles of a Contemporary Dirtbag by Jamie Kroeger Free reception April 7 from 2-4pm with artist Talks at 2 pm by Dena Seiferling and Stefanie Staples, and Allison Tunis. The event is open to the public. All are welcome! PERCH When Dena Seiferling and Stefanie (Wong) Staples first...

Bebo Grove Early Spring Walk with Wayne Meikle Mar 24, 1 – 2 pm Bebo Grove Day Use Area, Fish Creek Provincial Park (south end of 24 St. SW just past Woodpark Blvd. SW) Join Friends of Fish Creek founding member, Wayne Meikle, on an Early Spring walk through Bebo Grove and learn some of...