Calgary Events

For the fourth year in a row, the Friends of Fish Creek invite you to show us your best park pics for a chance to win amazing prizes from the Friends of Fish Creek, RMB Photography, Vistek and MEC! This year we will be accepting photos in three exciting new categories for each month: May...

Breanne Avender – Where the Wave Ends Fine Art Jewellery Exhibition and Sale May 5th – June 30th, 2018 Opening Reception: May 10th, 5-8pm *For members and invited guests only A jewellery collection from the very edge of the ocean. It is about the moment and the place where the wave ends in bubbles, drops,...

This 2-hour clinic teaches the basics of fishing through hands-on activities in the classroom before fishing outside at the Trout Pond. Learn about best-practices, fishing regulations, fish identification and proper release techniques. Clinic includes fishing equipment for the day, Discovery Centre admission, and no fishing licence is required on day of clinic. Bring a lunch...

We began planning this exhibition near the end of a winter determined to hang on longer than most, so perhaps that is why we were drawn to works from all the collections that took us outside. To the wilderness, to city streets and small towns, to the intersection of people and the world. Our focus...

The Alberta Society of Artists invites all sculpture artists (18 years of age or older) to submit to the exhibition, “3 D” to be held at the Western GM Gallery, Drumheller, AB from Oct 1 – Oct 31, 2018. Submissions must be freestanding three-dimensional fine art (not functional art) in any durable medium. PROSPECTUS Artworks...

The Alberta Society of Artists invites all sculpture artists (18 years of age or older) to submit to the exhibition, “3 D” to be held at the Western GM Gallery, Drumheller, AB from Oct 1 – Oct 31, 2018. Submissions must be freestanding three-dimensional fine art (not functional art) in any durable medium. PROSPECTUS Artworks...

Please join us from June 1 to June 30, 2018 for TEDDY BEAR EYE EXAM EVENT aT Bridlewood Eye Care for a fun and educational day for children and parents. The event is to raise awareness of the importance of children receiving proper eye exams at a young age and ensure they have the visual...

Please join us from June 1 to June 30, 2018 for TEDDY BEAR EYE EXAM EVENT at Bridlewood Eye Care for a fun and educational day for children and parents. The event is to raise awareness of the importance of children receiving proper eye exams at a young age and ensure they have the visual...

-PATHIE is an interactive installation featuring video elements and a kinetic sculpture, revolving around the themes of engagement and apathy. It questions our relationship with the world, and with works of art in particular. Andrée-Anne Roussel is both a filmmaker and new media artist. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in film production and a Masters...

Sat. June 2 – Sat. June 30, 2018 Western GM Gallery Badlands Community Facility 80 Veterans Way Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y2 Reception: Saturday, June 2, 2018 2 pm – 4 pm “The Alberta Society of Artists invited all artists residing in the East Central region of Alberta to submit to the exhibition, “Best of East Central Alberta.”...

Armed with nets and buckets, prepare to get a bit muddy as we search for and identify the critters who make their home in our wetlands. This programmer-led activity lets you dive deeper and learn about the often-missed critters. Cost: $4 per person, plus taxes; free for children 3 & under Times: Saturdays and Sundays,...

Armed with nets and buckets, prepare to get a bit muddy as we search for and identify the critters who make their home in our wetlands. This programmer-led activity lets you dive deeper and learn about the often-missed critters. Cost: $4 per person, plus taxes; free for children 3 & under Times: Saturdays and Sundays,...

Junior Fishing Clinic: Ages 4 – 6 This 1-hour clinic is perfect for younger kids and a guardian. Together, learn the basics of fishing through hands-on activities in the classroom before practicing your first casts outside at our Trout Pond. Clinic includes fishing equipment for the day, Discovery Centre admission, and no fishing licence is...

Projections ± Predispositions considers the parallels between exclusion from public and private spaces, through the dual lenses of marginalization and trauma, which work to sever confidence in safety and bodily autonomy. Soil from past installations creates a bed, a place for potential growth, reflection, and rest, while a distressed sheet evokes intimacies between those who...

Discover what it’s like to be a naturalist as you trek through the Interpretive Wetlands with an experienced guide. Look and listen for animals as you learn more about this urban ecosystem. $4 per person, plus taxes; free for children 3 and under Tuesday – Sunday, Jun 26 – Sept 2 2 PM (approximately 45...

Alien Invasion: Native and Invasive Plants in Fish Creek Provincial Park. Tour led by Drew McKibben, Friends of Fish Creek Tour Guide. Learn about the importance of native plants, how their existence is threatened by the continued spread of invasive plants, how this has come to be and what we can do about it. Drew...

Calaway Live, Calaway Park’s live stage show performers, debuted two new stage shows at Calaway Park on Friday, June 29th. Calaway Live is comprised of 12 local youth performers who auditioned and were selected for the cast in February. They will perform Candyland, the sweetest live stage show in forever, and Dance Evolution, a stage...

POETROLOGY brings poets and creators together to produce an unforgettable experience that will include many dimensions of poetry: Sound, Music, Visual Poetic Play & Poetry Hacking! We’re creating a space for you – our audience – to interact with poetry in unique ways, and leave you feeling inspired! POETROLOGY is accessible to everyone – creative...

The Canadian Safe Boating Council would like to remind boaters that lifejackets are like their lucky fishing hat; they only work when they’re worn. Get your whole family “Hooked on Lifejackets.”

The Calgary International JERK Festival is an annual event Celebrating the Famous Caribbean Jerk Cuisine and Culture.

Start of your Canada Day with a celebration service at Eau Claire Market – right next to the city’s festivities in Princes Island Park! We will have a one-hour service with contemporary music, a message highlighting Canda’s rich history, and something special for the kids!

Enjoy a Canada Day Barbecue at Mount Engadine Lodge in the heart of Spray Lakes Provincial Park. Take in the breathtaking views of the Rockies as you enjoy a choice of three different burgers: beef, salmon and a vegan Mung Bean burger with the option of house-made coleslaw and potato salad on the side. Tickets...

Come celebrate Canada Day with a free all-day party at Eau Claire Market! There will be free ice cream (while supplies last), live entertainment, artisan market, children’s crafts, face painting, airbrush tattoos, petting zoo, magicians and much more! Plus, for the adults, Garage Sports Bar will be hosting a licensed area with live music until...

Celebrate Canada Day with the whole family! Enjoy free pony rides, face painters, glitter tattoos and balloon twisters from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.! Watch and wager live horse racing with a post time of 1:15 p.m. After the races, sit back, relax and enjoy free live music from JJ Shiplett while enjoying a cold drink...