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In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore ways of preserving the beauty of our short Calgary summer through the historic cyanotype process. Using locally gathered botanical materials, we will create a series of rich blue-and-white prints that capture details of seasonal plant life.Participants will learn about the history of cyanotypes and be guided through each...
Join us for a pattern-making workshop inspired by Ghazaleh Avarzamani’s exhibition Churn, Earn, Burn and then Return, where games become a lens for examining the systems that shape our everyday life. By rolling dice, kids will generate the rules to create their artworks, while exploring colour, composition, and ideas of control through playful chance. What...
The ultimate Pitbull tribute dance party!PITBULL RAVECalgary… get ready.On 25th of July we’re turning the dancefloor into a full 305 takeover where everyone becomes Pitbull.That’s right. On arrival, you’ll be handed a bald cap. From that moment on… you’re part of it.A sea of bald heads. Sunglasses on. Hands in the air. Dale.What to expect:This...
Lifeless Dark (Boston) // Innocent (Boston) // Languid (Edmonton) // Death Knell (Calgary)Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social ClubWhen: Saturday July 25, 2026Doors: 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.Admission: $25.00NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!
Globe Cinema Presents: Rose of Nevada (2025) 30 years ago, the Rose of Nevada disappeared at sea. Now, it has returned. Desperate to make ends meet, two men join its crew and set sail once again, but soon discover they’ve been transported back into the past, where they are mistaken for the original crew. Genre:...
July 25th 2026BC's Pure Love Eternal Peace is coming back with guests Omnia Nihil, Morzealix and guests, doors at 8 p.m.July 26th 2026,BC's Pure Love Eternal Peace is heading back to Calgary for a night of doom. Joining the is BC thrashers Omnia Nihil, and local Apocalyptic Noise rockers Morzealix & more to be announced.Doors...
A mansion. A murder. A mystery. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures...
The cases are real. The people are real. The rulings are final. The drag is fierce.Come watch this courtroom drama drag show & be the jury for a fierce trial by public TV! Starring Divina Diefor as the titular Judge Judy & a cast of amazingly talented drag performers as they battle it out in...
Brad started stand up at 17, since then he has recorded an album with just for laughs originals, been on CBC radio, headlined across canada, and bought a huge iced out cuban link chain. His mind is crazy, twisted, and insane (in a cool way). He flies around in a private jet telling jokes and...
Nate wrote a book: Big Dumb EyesNate Bargatze used to be a genius. That is, until the summer after seventh grade when he slipped, fell off a cliff, hit his head on a rock, and “my skull got, like, dented or something.” Before this accident, he dreamed of being “an electric engineer, or a doctor...
Re-entry is not permitted for Scotiabank SaddledomeSale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 5 Sep 2025 at 10:00 AMArtist Presale : Thu, 4 Sep 2025 at 10:00 AMGeneral Presales : Thu, 4 Sep 2025 at 12:00 PM
Terminus is an annual darkwave/ EBM/ industrial/ synth/ post punk festival featuring 30+ acts from all over North America and Europe.Lineup:Test DeptPortion ControlHome FrontQualLead Into GoldNitePast SelfHaunt MeSDHSoft VeinCarralleeMvtantMany more!
We are pleased to invite you to Light It Up, a one-night immersive celebration at The GRAND marking Woezo Africa’s 20th anniversary and the closing of the 5th annual Black Arts Development (BAD) Program 3 Week Dance Intensive.This is a full cultural experience of African, Caribbean, and Black arts brought to life across one unforgettable...
Globe Cinema Presents: Rose of Nevada (2025) 30 years ago, the Rose of Nevada disappeared at sea. Now, it has returned. Desperate to make ends meet, two men join its crew and set sail once again, but soon discover they’ve been transported back into the past, where they are mistaken for the original crew. Genre:...
A Not So Silent Events is bringing back the ultimate outdoor party!Join us for an unforgettable night filled with rockin' tunes, DJ beats, and patio vibes - all for a fantastic cause! 4th Annual A Not So Silent Summer Charity Rooftop Concert in support of Not In My City SATURDAY, July 25, 2026 4 pm - 10 pmONEUP!...
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...
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...
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