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Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike! Presented by Jubilee Arts in partnership with the National Music Centre, and featuring live performances alongside guided instruction from professional violinists, including musicians from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, this interactive program invites children of all ages...
We’re excited to welcome you into our creative home for the Artpoint Studio Open House on Saturday, July 11, from 1–5 a.m.Step inside our working studios at 625 11 Ave. S.W., Suite 205, and spend the afternoon exploring new artwork, meeting the artists, and getting a behind‑the‑scenes look at the creative process. Light refreshments will...
Embrace creativity and exploration in our Saturday Drop-in Art Making program. This program is offered most Saturdays from 1-5 PM throughout the year. Materials and light instruction are provided, along with rotating themes and activities.Our programs encourage children, youth, and families to connect with modern and contemporary art through enjoyable and interactive creative experiences.JULY SCHEDULEJuly...
Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios! Catch a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the working spaces of our world-class recording facilities* and hear the stories behind notable artifacts — spanning 450 years of music innovation and technology — guided by NMC’s talented...
Celebrate the Calgary Stampede by getting hands-on with the instruments that helped shape country music! This drop-in program invites visitors of all ages to strum, shake, pluck, and play a variety of acoustic instruments commonly heard in country, folk, and bluegrass traditions. PlayLab is a hands-on sound playground where young visitors can discover how music...
Stampede style starts here.Join us at our upcoming pop-up in Calgary, The Rodeo Edit, for a curated experience celebrating preloved fashion and Stampede weekend fun.We're taking over Whiskey Rose in downtown Calgary for an afternoon of shopping, community, and exclusive experiences. Whether you're headed to the Stampede grounds or spending the day downtown, stop by...
Explore Downtown with fellow photographers in Calgary. Open to all levels!Practice your photography in a fun group setting! We will walk around Calgary's Downtown to practice photography as a group. It's a good opportunity to try out street, architecture, portrait, abstract, and other types of photography.We are meeting at Eau Claire Plaza next to the...
INTRODUCING is Christine Klassen Gallery’s ongoing exhibition series dedicated to presenting artists newly joining the gallery roster. This year's edition welcomes two additional Calgary creatives, photographer Philip Kanwischer and Métis artist Tayler Schenkeveld, two distinct voices whose practices explore our relationship with place, identity, and the natural world. While their approaches differ, both artists invite...
Join us & Brady Fullerton for an in-depth, hands-on workshop on how to turn your images into a meaningful photo project.Take your photography beyond single images and learn how to turn your work into something more meaningful. This in-depth, hands-on workshop is designed to introduce you to photo projects, what they are, why they matter,...
Discover the architectural gems, historic landmarks, and stories that have shaped this dynamic city on a guided walking tour that explores Stephen Avenue, Calgary’s National Historic District.These tours are approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and include part of the surrounding area of Stephen Avenue.For a private tour or group larger than 20 people, please...
Join us for the eleventh instalment of our workshop series highlighting dance styles from Africa and the Afro-Diaspora since 2017. This is a vibrant celebration and recognition of popular Afro-Diasporic dances, offering participants an opportunity to deepen their understanding of movement, culture, and history through African traditional, street, and social dance forms that continue to...
Kick your festival weekend into high gear at Calgary’s premier multi-level nightlife destination! On Friday, July 10th, Twisted Element transforms into the ultimate country-themed oasis for the Brokeback Saloon Afterparty, proudly celebrating the Cowgirls of Colour.
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