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Celebrate the songs, stories, and life of one of music's most beloved stars in this exciting musical experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading you on a one-of-a-kind visual-musical journey. A phenomenal cast of guest vocalists and musicians join your Calgary Phil for innovative orchestrations of Dolly's greatest hits, including Jolene, Coat of Many Colors, I...
6 p.m.Pre-Concert ChatTopic: The importance of connecting with audiences from the perspective of becoming a Complete Artist Speakers: Carter Johnson, Jon Kimura Parker, and Nicolas Namoradze 7 p.m.Concert Experience a piano masterpiece … reimagined. Known for performances of imagination, intensity, and individuality, 2025 Honens Gold Laureate Élisabeth Pion returns to Calgary with Frédéric Chopin’s Études...
Inglewood Night Market is a series of FREE summer night markets taking place in the heart of Inglewood. The markets have over 150 unique and local artisan vendors, food trucks, an all-ages licensed area & live music. The markets feature the best arts and culture talent Calgary has to offer. Come to shop and stay...
6 p.m.Pre-Concert ChatTopic: Programming and curation for artists on their journey to becoming Complete ArtistsSpeakers: Winston Choi, Jon Kimura Parker, and Élisabeth Pion7 p.m.ConcertEnjoy an evening blending live piano and digital performances. Using Steinway & Sons Spirio player piano technology, Winston Choi, Jon Kimura Parker, and Carter Johnson perform live alongside their own pre-recorded performance,...
Iguana Death Cult (The Netherlands), Hot Garbage (Toronto), Ancient Greece (Toronto), Still Depths (Vancouver)Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club18+ with government issued identificationWhen: Thursday September 10, 2026Doors: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Admission: $28.00On Sale: Fri, June 19th 10:00 a.m.NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!
Téa Mutonji’s conversation with Joshua Whitehead was one of the standouts of our 25@25 online anniversary shows in 2020. So we’re thrilled to (finally!) be presenting her in person to celebrate My Person, her debut novel, in conversation with Paula Turcotte. This special show will be preceded at 6PM with an exclusive preview of Wordfest’s...
This summer, the Calgary Surge & The City of Calgary's Downtown Strategy team have partnered to bring back Surge City Hoops, and our FREE youth basketball clinics to the heart of our city.Join us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from June through September, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826...
Explore stories carried by the rivers, rooted in the plants, and uncovered through archaeology. Learn how Indigenous Peoples, the original stewards of the land, lived and prospered at this important gathering place, and how the arrival of the North-West Mounted Police in 1875 changed everything.Through a guided storytelling tour, teachings with an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper...
Come join the vibe and freestyle with us every month at Cypher Club! Everyone is welcome - rappers, producers, singers, poets and artists - to share your voice on the mic at our open Cypher featuring local DJs on the decks.BEATS. BARS. COMMUNITY.-This event is put on by Cypher Club YYC. For any inquiries, please...
Join us for a special edition of Forever Young: Seniors' Wednesdays at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, featuring interactive experiences for all ages that spark memories, inspire creativity, and create connections across generations.Instrument Petting Zoo invites participants of all ages to feel like a kid again and explore a wide variety of...
Big Little Truths is the delicious binge read we’ve been waiting for, full of Moriarty’s trademark duplicity and intrigue. The follow-up to 2014's Big Little Lies, it follows fabulous fremenies—Madeline, Celeste, Jane, Renata, and Bonnie—a decade into the future as they navigate the volatile teen years. Big kids. Big problems. Your ticket includes an on-stage...
This summer, the Calgary Surge & The City of Calgary's Downtown Strategy team have partnered to bring back Surge City Hoops, and our FREE youth basketball clinics to the heart of our city.Join us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from June through September, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826...
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