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SUMMARY:The Cursed Rose Ball
DESCRIPTION:For one unforgettable night\, Faeted Fantasy invites you into a story both new and remembered. Indulge in flowing canapés\, live music and mesmerizing performances that bring the ballroom to life. A live pianist sets the melody while battle performances ignite the night with steel and spectacle. This magical evening is brought to life by the Calgary Downtown Association\, Le Cirque de la Nuit and HACSA Canada.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/the-cursed-rose-ball/
LOCATION:Bank & Baron P.U.B\, 125 Eighth Ave S.W.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts,Theatre & Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Neechi Clan Weekend Takeover
DESCRIPTION:A free two-day event with Neechi Clan bringing Indigenous youth and young adults together for gaming\, content creation\, and career workshops\, ending with a community esports tournament.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/neechi-clan-weekend-takeover/
LOCATION:Bow Valley College\, 345 Sixth Ave. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 4V1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Festivals & Events,Film & Movies,Sports & Fitness,Theatre & Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Botticelli in the Fire
DESCRIPTION:Botticelli in the Fire is a bold\, contemporary reimagining of Renaissance Florence\, where art\, desire\, and political upheaval collide in a high‑energy\, provocative spectacle. As society edges toward chaos\, Botticelli’s passion for beauty threatens to ignite a revolution\, forcing us to ask whether art can survive the flames.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/botticelli-in-the-fire/
LOCATION:Werklund Centre\, 205 Eighth Ave. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 0K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre & Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare's R&J
DESCRIPTION:Four young students\, in a repressive college environment\, decide to vary their very governed lives. After school\, one breaks out a copy of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet\, and they all take turns reading the play aloud.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/shakespeares-rj/
LOCATION:West Village Theatre\, 2007 10th Ave. S.W.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3C 0K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre & Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260219T183000
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SUMMARY:Black History Month: An Evening with Wakefield Brewster
DESCRIPTION:Join former Calgary poet laureate Wakefield Brewster as he weaves a magical evening of spoken word artistry and truth-telling that will leave you feeling connected and inspired.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/black-history-month-an-evening-with-wakefield-brewster/
LOCATION:Memorial Park Library\, 1221 Second St. S.W.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Theatre & Performing Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
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SUMMARY:Jaime Rojo: Chasing Monarchs
DESCRIPTION:Fifty years after the discovery that monarch butterflies spend winter in the forests of Mexico\, photographer and National Geographic Explorer Jaime Rojo reveals this winged wonder in new ways.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/jaime-rojo-chasing-monarchs/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 Eighth Ave. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Theatre & Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here
DESCRIPTION:Performed by the Classic Albums Live musicians\, experience a transportive ride through Pink Floyd’s experimental soundscape\, live at the Jack Singer Concert Hall.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/pink-floyd-wish-you-were-here/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 Eighth Ave. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Theatre & Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Fresh Out The Trap
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic followed by a Music\, Dance\, and Fashion showcase. This vibrant night out will provide you with everything you need to end the week with a mind and heart full of inspiration.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/fresh-out-the-trap/
LOCATION:Gulbar\, 636 10 Ave. S.W.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 1C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Music & Concerts,Theatre & Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Monstress
DESCRIPTION:A stylistic gothic thriller that asks what costs arise from resurrecting the past.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/montstress/
LOCATION:Vertigo Theatre\, 115 Ninth Ave. S.E. #161\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 0P5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre & Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:TD Amplify: Episode 1
DESCRIPTION:TD AMPLIFY: Episode 1 is a living\, breathing study of the feminine form in motion\, a poetic spectacle where rage becomes rhythm\, and the body becomes the loudest instrument of all.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/td-amplify-episode-1/
LOCATION:Engineered Air Theatre\, 234 Ninth Ave. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 5C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre & Performing Arts
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
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SUMMARY:Rare Beauties
DESCRIPTION:Rare Beauties\, choreographed by DJD Artistic Director Kimberley Cooper\, is a theatrical jazz‑driven dance work that explores emotional extremes and transformation through costume\, light and movement. Presented as part of One Yellow Rabbit’s High Performance Rodeo\, it promises a physical\, moody\, and beautifully strange performance by the DJD company.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/rare-beauties/
LOCATION:DJD Dance Centre\, 111 12th Ave. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Theatre & Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:High Performance Rodeo (HPR)
DESCRIPTION:Calgary’s 40th High Performance Rodeo brings together more than 20 bold performances in theatre\, dance\, music\, and interdisciplinary art\, showcasing local and international talent. This milestone festival\, produced by One Yellow Rabbit\, celebrates four decades of pushing creative boundaries and transforming Calgary’s downtown into a hub of cultural magic.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/high-performance-rodeo-hpr/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251221T193000
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SUMMARY:Soweto Gospel Choir: Peace
DESCRIPTION:The spectacular and colourful three-time GRAMMY Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir comes to Calgary this holiday season with Peace.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/soweto-gospel-choir-peace/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 Eighth Ave. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Theatre & Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Calgary Philharmonic: A Traditional Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Have yourself a cozy Christmas-inspired evening with your Calgary Phil featuring the heartwarming music of traditional carols\, classic holiday songs\, and other merry tunes.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/calgary-philharmonic-a-traditional-christmas/2025-12-11/4/
LOCATION:Grace Presbyterian Church\, 1006 15th Ave. S.W.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0S5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts,Theatre & Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251211T173000
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SUMMARY:Calgary Philharmonic: A Traditional Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Have yourself a cozy Christmas-inspired evening with your Calgary Phil featuring the heartwarming music of traditional carols\, classic holiday songs\, and other merry tunes.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/calgary-philharmonic-a-traditional-christmas/2025-12-11/3/
LOCATION:Grace Presbyterian Church\, 1006 15th Ave. S.W.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0S5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts,Theatre & Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251210T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251210T223045
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SUMMARY:Calgary Philharmonic: A Traditional Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Have yourself a cozy Christmas-inspired evening with your Calgary Phil featuring the heartwarming music of traditional carols\, classic holiday songs\, and other merry tunes.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/calgary-philharmonic-a-traditional-christmas/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Grace Presbyterian Church\, 1006 15th Ave. S.W.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0S5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts,Theatre & Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251210T000000
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SUMMARY:Claire Butler Trio Presents A Charlie Brown Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Experience the timeless charm of Vince Guaraldi’s classic holiday soundtrack performed live by a talented jazz trio\, complete with a children’s choir. This family-friendly concert brings festive spirit and beloved melodies to life for an unforgettable seasonal celebration.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/claire-butler-trio-presents-a-charlie-brown-christmas/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Engineered Air Theatre\, 234 Ninth Ave. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 5C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts,Theatre & Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Calgary Philharmonic: A Traditional Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Have yourself a cozy Christmas-inspired evening with your Calgary Phil featuring the heartwarming music of traditional carols\, classic holiday songs\, and other merry tunes.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/calgary-philharmonic-a-traditional-christmas/2025-12-09/
LOCATION:Grace Presbyterian Church\, 1006 15th Ave. S.W.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0S5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts,Theatre & Performing Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251128
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SUMMARY:Theatre Calgary Presents: A Christmas Carol
DESCRIPTION:On Christmas Eve\, Ebenezer Scrooge is taken on a spirited journey into his past\, present\, and future to show him the errors of his ways\, with a chance to be a better man. A beloved family holiday tradition in Calgary\, A Christmas Carol is not to be missed.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/theatre-calgary-presents-a-christmas-carol/
LOCATION:Theatre Calgary\, 220 9 Ave S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Theatre & Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Big Top Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:Experience Le Cirque de la Nuit’s first-ever fundraising event\, the Beyond the Big Top Cabaret. Enjoy an immersive\, interactive evening where vintage glamour meets circus\, burlesque and drag.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/beyond-the-big-top-cabaret/
LOCATION:The GRAND\, 608 First St. S.W.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre & Performing Arts
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