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An invitation to unwind after Calgary Pride Week with a somatic sound bath experience.Post Pride Somatic Rebirth Sound BathCome re-calibrate post pride, with this nourishing somatic sound bath experience for queer bodies. Guided by Music Therapists Elle McAndrews and Carissa Lawton of Somae Sound in collaboration with Zia Stolbie (Experience Portals). All bodies welcome.At this...
Ever wanted to try repotting or wiring a Bonsai but didn’t know where to start?Join us for a hands-on Bonsai workshop and learn how to transform a young plant into a beautiful, styled Bonsai centerpiece.Whether you're completely new to Bonsai or simply excited to create your own tree, this workshop gives you the opportunity to...
Join Contemporary Calgary at our drop-in Open Studio Session for 55+ on Wednesdays in September. During this informal art-making drop-in session, participants are invited to bring their own projects along with any art and craft materials they are currently using. This time can be used not only for creating but also for connecting with other...
Please join host Ashley Frerichs for the next Calgary Coffee & Chat, a place for YYC writers to get together and gab about all things writing! Come enjoy some coffee (and Timbits!) and share your recent successes, struggles, and/or bounce ideas and questions off other writers in the community.About Coffee & ChatCoffee & Chat sessions...
Turn up the music and shake it out! Join us in PlayLab where we'll be moving and grooving to a new style of dance each session.Kym has been a dance educator/movement instructor for almost 40 years. If it involves moving the body, then she has facilitated the body moving. She has worked with figure skaters,...
The Bloom Market is a locally curated, summer pop-up series that reimagines the flea market as a vintage block party for Calgary’s makers, artists, and collectors.
A sunny afternoon along the Bow River awaits ... perfect for the whole family! Music spills into the open air in a celebration of piano and community. Bring your festival chairs and soak up the final days of summer.
Indie Pep Rally is back... with BIG ideas!Saturday, September 12 at 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.)ASL InterpretedAbout the event:The Indie Pep Rally; part talk show, part collective season launch, part party ~ all the way just a good excuse to gather together and cheer on the amazing season to come- for just $5!...
An all-ages, pet-friendly outdoor celebration each September at Lougheed House. Enjoy live music, food and drink, lawn games, local vendors, and end-of-summer vibes in one of Calgary’s most beautiful green spaces. Free to attend and open to everyone.
Join Contemporary Calgary at our drop-in Open Studio Session for 55+ on Wednesdays in September. During this informal art-making drop-in session, participants are invited to bring their own projects along with any art and craft materials they are currently using. This time can be used not only for creating but also for connecting with other...
Contemporary Connections is a guided tour series designed to make art accessible and engaging for Calgary’s diverse communities. These events create a welcoming and inclusive space for participants to explore our exhibitions and connect with others, fostering meaningful relationships through the shared experience of contemporary art. 30-minute guided tour, followed by a post-tour conversation and...
Join us for Alcove's first outdoor festival, Alcove Fest, in partnership with BLOX Arts Centre!Alcove Fest will take place in the East parking lot beside Alcove Beltline and BLOX Arts Centre (838 11 Ave SW).Check out local artists, The Petty Larceneers, Hip Hip Thursday, and artists of Tribe Artists Society, then join in on a...
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Please note that only events held in downtown Calgary are eligible for inclusion in this calendar.