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Globe Cinema Presents: El Topo (1970) El Topo decides to confront warrior masters on a transformative desert journey. He begins with his six-year-old son, who must bury his childhood totems to become a man. El Topo (the mole) claims to be God while dressed as a gunslinger in black, riding a horse through a mystical...
Globe Cinema Presents: Johnny Guitar (1954) Vienna has built a saloon outside of town, and she hopes to build her own town once the railroad is put through, but the townsfolk want her gone. When four men hold up a stagecoach and kill a man the town officials, led by Emma Small, come to the...
Globe Cinema Presents: Night Nurse (2026) At the start of her new job in a luxury retirement community, Eleni (Cemre Paksoy) is drawn into a series of scam calls targeting the elderly residents, a pull she can't quite name or resist.As the community's strange rhythms close around her, she grows increasingly intimate with her elusive...
Join Alcove Photo Club for a fun and interactive Photography Print Exchange at Alcove Beltline. Photographers of all skill levels are invited to bring an 8x10 print (or similar size) to exchange anonymously with fellow participants, followed by a group show-and-tell where photographers can share the stories behind their work.This free community event is a...
During Week 2 of Stampede, no name® is bringing grocery goss to Calgary with a giant bright yellow grocery checkout aisle inspired by your neighbourhood grocery store. Visitors can grab a complimentary copy of the latest grocery goss tabloid, enjoy free no name® Simple Check™ popsicles and no name® Simple Check™ Nacho Cheese Flavour Tortilla...
Every week, country-folk singer-songwriter Carter Felker presents a chill weekend set with a rotating cast of guests.This family-friendly show is best paired with our delicious Sunday brunch!Brunch menu: https://kingeddy.ca/menuAbout Carter Felker:Born and raised in the Prairies, Carter Felker’s eyes have seen the length of the wheat fields through many winter mornings, and the stretch of...
Have you ever walked past Lougheed House and wondered what’s inside, or strolled through Beaulieu Gardens and considered what this land might have looked like 100 years ago? Learn about the architecture and design of Lougheed House and Beaulieu Gardens in this House Meets Garden guided tour! This tour will go both inside and out,...
Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked to order omelets, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today!
Popcorn Clouds a Solo Fine Art Photography Exhibition on July 10–13, 2026 Opening Night, July 10, 6:00–8:00 p.m.General Admission, July 11–13 Popcorn Clouds is the debut solo exhibition by Calgary-based visual artist Winner Brave, a vibrant, immersive body of work exploring transformation, healing, and abundance through colour and light. Named after the deceptively gentle clouds...
The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer.Everyone can be part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. This shared reading adventure is a great way to connect, discover, and keep learning through the summer months.From July 1 to August 31, read, attend programs, explore new stories, and have fun at the Library as part...
Current is a new series of public art activations presented by The New Gallery (TNG), transforming the Bow River pathway into a flowing corridor of creativity. Connecting Calgary’s cultural landmarks and natural landscapes, these activations merge art, nature, and community through installation, performance, and interactive projects. It invites audiences to experience the city through the...
Experience The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth at the Calgary Stampede, returning July 3–12, 2026!This iconic 10-day festival transforms the city into a vibrant celebration of Western heritage, blending world-class rodeo action, live music, thrilling chuckwagon races, midway rides and rich cultural experiences. From the daily rodeo featuring top international competitors to the high-energy Evening...
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