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Free, please register Join artists-in-residency Kseniia Koshmai, Yu Chen, Jona Redwood, Shea Iles and Ezgi Turker for the reception of HOME residency, which creates space for dialogue between these perspectives, fostering connection while honouring the distinct histories, relationships, and experiences each artist carries. This is part of the HOME residency in July/August 2026 and gratefully...
Start your engines as we gear up for INITIAL D, a car show and screening!Since the 90s and 00s, the car import scene has been a vital cultural space for the Asian diaspora, including Chinese youth in North America. Modifying Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) vehicles allowed the diaspora to take pride in Asian engineering and...
TheChinatown Pop Up Movie Club and Compact Tuning Lab present a daytime carshowcase and nighttime screening of Initial D (頭文字D), a 2005 Hong Kongfilm directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak.Chinatown Pop Up Movie Club is an event series that shares knowledge about Chinese culture through cinema, while showcasing unique spaces in Calgary’s Chinatown.We are...
Blueprint Alberta & Deep Down Inside presents: AngrybabySaturday, July 18 2026National On 8th18+Known for pioneering the stutterhouse sound, bridging classical piano training with high-energy dancefloor melodies, the viral sensation Angrybaby takes over National on 8th Saturday July 18th as we launch our Sky Garden Rooftop series with Deep Down Inside.
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, this interactive program invites children of all ages and skill levels to step into the...
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...
Revup Autoshow 2026 Tour - Calgary Western Canada’s premier automotive event is back in Calgary to host this year's "Summer Stage" in the iconic Telus Convention Centre July 18th, from 1pm! Bring the whole family to see some of the best aftermarket tuner cars, tuning shops, lifestyle vendors, music and many more! #revup2026 TOUR DATES: The Opener, May 30 - Edmonton,...
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...
Step into PlayLab and explore rhythm through hands-on, high-energy music making. This free drop-in program invites participants ages 4-12 to experiment with beat, patterns, and group music-making with boomwhackers, djembes, and wooden spoons. Come for a few minutes or stay awhile and make some noise! PlayLab is a hands-on sound playground where young visitors can...
Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.This is your chance to see how music is made and experience one-of-a-kind instruments in action. Step beyond the exhibits as interpreters go behind the glass to demonstrate historic artifacts, revealing the mechanics, sounds, and stories that make...
Each July the weekend after the Calgary Stampede, Downtown Calgary becomes a big fiesta! Come and enjoy the 3 hottest days of the summer with over 30 authentic food vendors, hundreds of national and international performers, artisan market, kids area, beer gardens and lots of fun.Let us share our beautiful culture with you and your...
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...
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