Calgary Events

The beautiful 13-month wall calendar features Calgary’s CPS K9 heroes in action, as they and their human partners work hard every day to help keep Calgary safe. 2018 marks the fifth anniversary of this CPS K9 unit project, with proceeds going to the Calgary Police Foundation.    The Foundation funds six youth-based programs that are not...

TRUCK Contemporary Art in Calgary is pleased to present what the world does may not be worth doing, and yet it cannot be left undone by asmaa al-issa in the TRUCK +15 Window Space, Arts Commons, 205 8 Ave SE. The closing reception is on Thursday November 16, 2017 at 6:00 pm and the exhibition...

Dragan is a Calgary-based multidisciplinary artist who has exhibited her work both nationally and internationally. Utilizing such diverse techniques as encaustic paint, photography, textiles, and architectural intervention, Dragan examines archetypes, myths, and symbols — including those of her native Romania. Her work interrogates paradoxes related to logic and faith, reason and emotion, memory and imagination.

RAGE HOPE addresses the theme of mental wellness and features the work of Edmonton artist Richard Boulet. Mounted in conjunction with SPARK Disability Arts Festival, Boulet’s artworks feature highly crafted textiles, text-based art, drawings and artist books. These range from large‐scale wall hangings, to intimate cross-stitch and collaborative book‐works, spanning almost thirty years. RAGE HOPE...

JA Southern Alberta is launching its first annual Financial Literacy Month Programs Marathon in November. Sign up your elementary or middle school student’s class and JA Southern Alberta will deliver JA financial literacy programs to schools in Calgary and across Southern Alberta. You can also sign up to help volunteer deliver the programs to classes!...

The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign aims to raise $1,000,000 to help Calgary’s less fortunate and impoverished persons and families. Donations are accepted at over 60 retail locations in Calgary or online at www.fillthekettle.com beginning November 17. Volunteers are also needed to help ring bells at kettles. Volunteer today! Call 403-410-1113 or visit www.TSACalgaryKettles.com to sign up.

This winter, get away to Kananaskis Country and restore your inner balance with instructor Sarah Harvie at the Yoga Mountain Adventure Retreat at Mount Engadine Lodge on November 23 – 26, 2017! Sarah has been leading yogis of all levels on their inner and outer journeys for over 15 years. Join us for a 2 or 3-night retreat—single occupancy starting at $935 and double...

Come see a free life size gingerbread house and support local non-profits in the lobby of the Fairmont Palliser. All monetary donations will go to the Calgary Drop-In Centre and food donations will go to the Calgary Food Bank. On the interior of the house, be sure to write wishes down for families at the...

If you’re Dreaming of a Nerd Christmas, then The Expo Holiday Market is the festive shopping extravaganza that you’ve been looking for! Deck the Halls with Boughs of Starships or enjoy Walking in a Nerdy Wonderland as you peruse aisles of comic book vendors, toy dealers, collectible retailers and more! Santa Claus will, of course,...

Over the past seven years, our conference has trained over 2,800 mental health and education professionals. Our world class presenters will introduce cutting edge topics including: exceptional healing techniques in the treatment of post-traumatic conditions, treatment of sexual addiction, digital culture meet clinical culture, why sex sucks and love doesn’t last, mindfulness interventions for anxiety...

Give Back on Giving Tuesday, November 28, and Support ReWilding Through Restoration in Fish Creek! Giving Tuesday will take place on November 28 and is a global movement to encourage a spirit of philanthropy and giving back within our community. This year, we encourage you to donate on or before Giving Tuesday, Nov 28, to...

Fresh from the North Pole, stop by Southcentre Mall’s Enchanted Forest in the Inner Circle during mall hours for a free visit with Santa, now through Sunday, December 24. Use the free virtual lineup system to receive a text message when it’s your turn to see Santa, decorate a cookie in the interactive cookie kitchen,...

Fat people are subject to discrimination everywhere they look. In children’s books and stories fat people are villains and bad guys. On our television screens and in the advertising world the fat body is a joke. Magazines and entertainment news shows fixate on the “fatness” of celebrities’ bodies and there are very few films that...

Come and check out our Christmas Craft Fair! We are excited to have both new and repeat vendors this year. If you’d like more information please call the office at 403-241-0335. Looking forward to seeing you at the Fair! Date: Saturday, December 2nd Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 p.m. Location: Ranchlands Community Hall Cost: Cash...

December 2 – 10am to 5pm Get a head start on your holiday shopping and join us for this popular annual event! Over 40 vendors will participate with unique handmade gifts such as hand knit items, jewelry, glass work, Christmas ornaments, floral arrangements, paper art, food items, wood work, soaps & lotions and much, much...

Renowned Calgary-based fashion collective PARKSHOP takes over Southcentre’s Inner Circle Lounge on Friday, December 8 and Saturday, December 9 from 12-8PM and Sunday, December 10 from 12-5PM. Pick up gifts from a curated group of Canadian designers including PARKSHOP, Adesso Accessories, Ay Amor, and Hillberg & Berk and more.

The Nutcracker: A family Christmas tradition presented by Jeunesse Classique Ballet celebrating our 30th Season. Join Clara on her magical journey when the gift of a Nutcracker doll from her favorite uncle comes to life to rescue her from the a diabolical attack by the mouse kind and then spirits her away to the magical...

An Evening of Adventure with the Aquasport Mofos will appeal to anyone with a sense of adventure and lust for exploration, or even just a sense of humour. Follow these local modern day explorers as they plan new adventures, push new terrain, mitigate risks, and learn new things! Presentations on Mexico’s underground caves, as well...

Join the Olympia Skating Club on Sunday, December 10th to celebrate Canada 150 Skating Day! Our free skating event will be at the Stampede Corral Ice located at 555 Saddledome Rise SE. There will be two sessions of public skating, an ice performance by Olympia Adult Skaters, refreshments and activities. It will be a great...

Christmas tunes, holiday-inspired cocktails and an explosion of bells, tinsel and ornaments – join us in making your very own Ugly Xmas Sweaters for all of your festivities this season! A percentage of the ticket sales will also be donated to Toy Mountain to help support the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter.

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