Thursday May 10th, 2018
Music
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Revv52 DaytripperRevv52 presents their spring show on May 11 & 12. Entitled Daytripper they will perform a collection of songs to get you through the day. This diverse group of talented Calgarians will be performing at the architecturally stunning Bella Theater on the Mount Royal campus.MusicMay 11 - May 12
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Spring is Singing ConcertA free concert, featuring Popular Opera Arias, Musical Theatre and Welsh Songs. Guest soloists: Laura Styler, Edith Pritchard, Jorge Aviles & Ian FundytusMusicMay 12
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Lights on BroadwayYouth Singers of Calgary presents its original show “Lights on Broadway” featuring a company of 250 young singers and dancers at the Jubilee Auditorium. Enjoy highlights from 100 years of Broadway musicals cleverly woven together into a storyline which will reveal how we process life through theatre. The Youth Singers of Calgary is a city-wide...MusicMay 12
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Spring is Singing ConcertA free concert, featuring Popular Opera Arias, Musical Theatre and Welsh Songs. Guest soloists: Laura Styler, Edith Pritchard, Jorge Aviles & Ian FundytusMusicMay 12
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On The RoadVocalLatitudes World Music Choir presents, On The Road, a musical road trip led by Calgary jazz musician, Frank Rackow, Saturday, May 12th at 7:30 at the Unitarian Centre, 1703 – 1 St. N.W. Calgary. Enjoy Gettin’ Your Kicks Walkin’ in Memphis and other places you might remember from the 60’s, followed by biker gangs from...MusicMay 12
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We Love 2 Dance – 80’s & 90’s edition (Friday)We invite you to ‘Party like it’s 1999’ with Dutch Mastermixer and radio sensation Ben Liebrand! Come ready to dance and enjoy exclusive access to see one of the world’s greatest mix artists, who recently received a lifetime achievement award during the 2017 Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE). Ben will be spinning the ‘wheels of steel’,...MusicMay 12 - May 13
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Footsteps – A Solo Organ RecitalCalgary organist Jim Picken presents “Footsteps”, a solo organ recital featuring music by Dupré, Ibert, Howells, Franck, and more. Jim Picken is an organist and pianist, a music director at Knox Presbyterian Church, and also collaborates with solo singers and instrumentalists. He has performed numerous organ recitals including a recital at Christ Church in aid...MusicMay 13
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Michael Kevin JonesBritish cellist Michael Kevin Jones has found a unique place for himself among today’s performers. Chosen to play for the Royal Family as a student of the Royal College of Music in London, England, Jones was awarded scholarships to study in Koln. Touring the world with established ensembles and as a solo cellist, he has...MusicMay 17
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Royal Wood with guest FionnRoyal Wood is the epitome of a well-rounded musician. Having been crowned Soundwriter of the Year by iTunes in 2014, this Ontario-based artist has continued to shine with multiple JUNO nominations and inclusion in the soundtracks of hit shows including Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice. Witness a night with this charming multi-instrumental showman, who just...MusicMay 17
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Harry Potter Film Concert SeriesFor the first time in Calgary, audiences will be able to relive the magic of the film in high-definition on a 40-foot screen while the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra perform John Williams’ unforgettable score note-for-note in sync with one of the most beloved film series in history. Due to extraordinary demand, Attila Glatz Concert Productions in...MusicMay 19
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Gordian KnotThe final concert of the Kensington Sinfonia’s 2017/18 season will feature works including Purcell’s “Chaconne” from “The Gordian Knot Untied”, Philip Glass’s Echorus for two violins, Devienne’s Flute Concerto in E minor with flutist Sarah Gieck, and a new premiere from outgoing Artistic Director Donovan Seidle, based on Lewis Carroll’s nonsense-word poem, “Jabberwocky”. The winner...MusicMay 20
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(It’s Finally) Spring ConcertThe Foothills Concert Band will be joined by the Twelve Mile Coulee School Bands for this Concert in the beautiful Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall! Tickets can be purchased from Foothills Concert Band members and online at this link: https://red.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=cf3d47d4416506dcdb4c2908d1b593a7MusicMay 23
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Razzle DazzleMemorable Moments from your Favourite Musicals! Experience a musical evening of Broadway favourites with SECOND CHANTS, featuring food and drink and more! Shows: Friday May 25th – 7 PM Saturday May 26th – 2:30 & 7 PM Tickets: $20 advance, $25 at the door $10 for children ages 4-12 (advance and at the door) Children...MusicMay 25 - May 26
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Harmony of the SpheresAre you into science, space, universe, or stars? Come explore music inspired by science and space as Mount Royal Kantorei presents “Harmony of the Spheres” concert at TELUS Spark Calgary. FREE ADMISSION for children 12 and under! Since ancient times, man has watched the skies and wondered what it is like to be in the...MusicMay 25
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The Country of my HeartJoin the Calgary Multicultural Choir for their spring concert, The Country of my Heart, as they welcome Spring with songs that stir memories of cherished homelands. Traditional and contemporary arrangements will warm your hearts and may even have you humming along. The concert features the world premiere performance of South African composer Rudolf de Beer’s...MusicMay 26
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Figaro’s WeddingDidn’t you hear it is wedding season? Calgary’s Cowtown Opera presents “Figaro’s Wedding” – a modern adaptation of Mozart’s ever-popular “Marriage of Figaro”. “Figaro’s Wedding” is Mozart’s hilarious tale of love and marriage in a fresh English adaptation by Joel Ivany of Against the Grain Theatre in Toronto. Figaro and Susanna are getting married. There’s just a...MusicMay 31 - Jun 3
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Village Session with Darren YoungGuitarist extraordinaire Darren Young brings his eclectic and nuanced playing to his collaboration with Kensington Sinfonia for their final Village Session Series of the season in the intimate setting of Village Brewery’s Taproom. Darren has a Calgary music scene gold star for his vast and varied projects: President of the Classical Guitar Society of Calgary, music educator, founding member of prog rock band Diatesseron, and member of countless bands, most...MusicMay 31
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Cowboys Pops Up at The COREStarting June 1st with DJ Ely spinning tracks, shoppers and Calgarians alike can join the CORE and Cowboys get into the Stampede Spirit, keeping it going through to July 16th. Attendees can expect amazing concert ticket giveaways and contests, along with live music and an unforgettable time! Cowboys western-style pop-up will be located on the...MusicJun 1 - Jun 16
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Hearts & Minds Benefit ConcertCINIM, a Calgary charity, invites you to our fundraising concert series, Hearts & Minds. This inaugural event is in support of BreathingRoom™, our program for youth mental health and well- being. This uplifting event features a thrilling line up of entertainers including: Amy Bishop – a passionate Canadian performer, John Stringer – a soul stirring...MusicJun 2
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Michael Bernard FitzgeraldMichael Bernard Fitzgerald (MBF) is a singer and songwriter from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. A touring troubadour, most of his time is spent on stage playing clubs, theatres and festivals across North America, and the UK. He is a dog man with a good plan and two hands. The request line is an all-request evening at...MusicJun 8
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RISING STARSThe Civic brings to the Jack Singer the winners of the 2018 Rotary Calgary Concerto Competition. Don’t miss these spectacular young musicians. This concert also features John Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine and Fall Fair by Godfrey Rideout.MusicJun 10
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Dream With Me: Composers’ Love SongsThe Mountain View Connection is thrilled to Canadian soprano Katherine Whyte. She has performed on opera and concert stages across her native Canada, the United States and Europe, and now returns to Calgary and sings on the series as a former alumni and will be joined by one of Calgary’s favourite cellists, Olena Kilchyk as...MusicJun 10
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Aurora Illumination Series Presents Free Tash Sultana ConcertAustralian powerhouse performer Tash Sultana, will headline a free concert in Calgary as part of the Aurora Illumination Concert series, a summer-long celebration that will ignite every corner of Canada with free musical performances.MusicJun 11
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Calgary Wind Symphony presents: Johnny in June!Nothing but Jazz to close the Calgary Wind Symphony’s fantastic season! Join them Sunday, June 17th at the Rozsa Centre for Johnny in June. The fantastic Jazz trumpeter Johnny Summers will feature works for jazz band and Broadway including “Bacchus on Blue Ridge” by Joseph Horovitz, “Blue Shades” by Frank Tichelli, “West Side Story”, and...MusicJun 17