Calgary’s visual arts community pulls out all the stops this May for a month of incredible programming. From ongoing exhibitions to show and sales to gallery hops, there’s a ton to see and do. Here’s what we’re checking out.
Win Tickets to Calendar Girls
Join Ed Schmutz and The Sugar Sweets to binge-celebrate an entire year’s worth of holidays in two hours. Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Calgary’s premier vintage jazz chorus girl team.
Win Tickets to Figaro’s Wedding
Calgary’s Cowtown Opera presents Figaro’s Wedding—a modern adaptation of Mozart’s ever-popular Marriage of Figaro. Enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the matinee performance on June 3, 2018.
It’s a Beautiful Day
The perfect Sunday outing, hear songs themed around birds and the sky including Annie Lennox’s Little Bird and the Be Good Tanyas’ The Littlest Birds. Join the Blend Vocal Association and celebrate nature in all its glory.
Jarosh Accordion Ensemble
One of the only internationally awarded accordion orchestras in Canada, here’s your chance to get to know Calgary’s own Jarosh Accordion Ensemble. All proceeds go to future travel and performance costs.
Rajan and Sajan Misra
The inimitable duo of Rajan and Sajan Misra are two of today’s leading Indian classical vocalists of the North Indian khyal style. Join the National Music Centre as it presents its second Crossroads concert.
Bhairav Se Bhairavi Tak
Join the National Music Centre for the return of its cross-cultural concert series with a full day of events celebrating the culture and classical music of India presented by Sarb Akal Music Society.
An A Cappella Celebration
An all-day event full of competitions and concerts, join the Western Hospitality Singers as it tips its hat to the art of a cappella. It even features a performance from champion barbershop quartet from California, Hi-Fidelity.
Ryan McMahon
With a simple love of playing music for people, don’t miss this his powerful and passionate live performance from singer/songwriter Ryan McMahon at the Gallery House Concerts Society.