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The concert hall may be closed, but this live-stream library is free and open to everybody. Enjoy the orchestra performing works by Beethoven, Brahms, and others, as well as superstar guests like Paul Brandt, Renee Fleming, and more. See website for detailsLocation: Online ArchiveFree Visual Art Ongoing Esker Foundation Full of mini-documentaries, exhibition montages, and behind the scenes experiences, the Esker Foundation’s website has tons of awesome content for you to explore whenever you want. We particularly love its current audio series featuring Katie Ohe talking about her intricate and ingenious sculptural works. See website for detailsLocation: Online ArchiveFree Family Ongoing Library at Home The Calgary Public Library has something for everyone to explore! From virtual storytimes and fun activities, to online courses and unlimited free streaming and reading, hit up this treasure trove of free online resources that you can access anytime from home. And with new content added regularly, be sure to check it out. See website for detailsLocation: Online ArchiveFree Music Ongoing Isolation Point Virtual Concert Series The Mountain View International Festival of Song and Chamber Music Society is proud to present its online performance project, the Isolation Point Virtual Concert Series. These concerts are free to watch and you can donate to a fund to help as many local musicians as possible. See website for detailsLocation: YouTubeFree Visual Art Ongoing Inisolation Herringer Kiss Gallery has invited their artists to create work that speaks to the strategies, opportunities, problems, and outcomes of isolation. This could, of course, refer directly to the COVID-19 crisis or isolation in general. This work has been submitted for you to enjoy free at cost and new content is added regularly. See website for detailsLocation: See WebsiteFree Music Ongoing Honens @ Home Things have dramatically changed in the way we live, socialize, and enjoy life. For many, music is not an option—it is essential. That’s why Honens is gathering concerts you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home. And with new content added regularly, be sure to check back for more great music. See website for detailsLocation: Online ArchiveFree Theatre Ongoing TC Takeout Theatre Calgary’s stage might be dark at the moment, but they still want to reach out and share entertaining and meaningful content with Calgary and the world. TC Takeout provides artists an opportunity to share their talents with you, the audience! Tune in to learn more and check back regularly for fresh content. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Theatre Ongoing The Alberta Queer Calendar Project Cardiac Theatre presents The Alberta Queer Calendar Project—a full year of podcast drama from queer, Albertan writers in 2020. Episodes are released monthly in 2020 and are free to access. Upcoming episodes include work from Natalie Meisner and Dale Lee Kwong. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Extended Indefinitely An extension of Kandis Friesen’s postponed exhibition in storage, two video works are hosted in continuous loops; one consists of rhythmic text, the other a tableau vivant of an ancient oak tree in Ukraine. This exhibition in absentia becomes the new exhibition space for an indefinite extension of time. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Let’s Roam Calgary’s downtown delights with incredible art. This loop will help you find all the best sights and hidden gems. Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you wander at your own pace. No reservations and fun for all ages. See website for detailsLocation: Various Venues$12.99 Visual Art Ongoing Picturing the Northwest Experience history through art in Glenbow’s historical art gallery. From artworks reflecting Calgary’s unique vantage point as a gateway to the Rocky Mountains to paintings depicting the age of exploration in North America, see the history of our region brought to life through the eyes of artists. Be sure to explore it. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Ongoing Youth Mural Project Springboard Performance and the containR site open this community culture hub to inspire and showcase murals that capture ideas by youth, amplifying the creative work of youth by using the power of the arts to make the invisible experiences and achievements of youth visible. See website for detailsLocation: containR (1020 2nd Ave. NW)Free Theatre Ongoing The Voice on the Wire A devastating fire on a secluded island leaves Mrs. Geraldine Reeves a widow. When the telephone rings and a voice on the wire warns her that she only has four hours to live, Reeves is left terrified and questioning her own sanity. Don’t miss the first episode of Vertigo Mystery Radio, launching September 10. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$9.99 Theatre Ongoing The Hitchhiker and The American Vertigo Mystery Radio presents the latest in this online radio play series. This ghostly double header is sure to get your heart racing and blood pumping—all from the comfort of your own home! Tune in to hear one set in an old roadside bar and the other on a dark and rainy highway. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$15.99 Visual Art Ongoing Art is a Conversation… What has the Burns Visual Arts Society been up to during this pandemic? The East Side Studio Crawl has gone virtual with 15 short videos capturing the zeitgeist of the collective during this challenging time and answering many of the burning questions of the day. Tune in to find out what’s behind the red door. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Music Ongoing Please Stay This virtual performance explores the complex and important subject of suicide and intends to help destigmatize mental health concerns through words, music, and the beauty of lyrical dance. Mount Royal Kantorei presents Please Stay: An Anthem for Hope and Suicide Prevention by composer Jake Runestad. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Glenbow From Home Bringing you the best of Glenbow online, this local institution is connecting with the community with virtual tours, online collections, educational videos, activity ideas, webinars, and more. It’s even got a hashtag—#GlenbowFromHome—where you can share your own content and new adventures are being released regularly. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Aug. 1, 2020 - Jan. 10, 2021 Threads of Living Memory Drawing on Glenbow’s Inuit textiles collection and loans from across Canada, these objects and artworks are manifestations of the dynamic connections between the makers, the viewers, the land, the spirit world, and future generations of memory makers. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Aug. 17, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021 SNEEK-E-PEEP’N Playful, melancholic, and surreal, Kasia Sosnowski’s ceramic sculptures visually articulate the bodily experience of emotion—unease, anticipation, euphoria. Sosnowski evokes the simultaneous anxiety and frisson of an accidental or uninvited glimpse into a neighbouring window. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE)Free Festival Sep. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8, 2020 Wordfest 25@25 This year’s festival has been re-imagined into a virtual extravaganza featuring 13 never-before-done conversations between 25 of Canada’s most famous and compelling authors between September and December. Featuring Canadian literary superstars Thomas King, Lawrence Hill, Eden Robinson, and many more. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlinePrices Vary 1 2 3 … 5 ⟶ All Contest Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Music Free Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events. Learn More Festival Nov. 19, 2020 - Nov. 29, 2020 GIRAF Animation Festival The Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival celebrates the spirit of independent, underground, and experimental animation—and the 16th annual offering is being held online and on demand for audiences from across Alberta. Learn More Theatre Nov. 20, 2020 - Nov. 27, 2020 Trauma An examination of the recent rash of school shootings through the eyes of the mothers, Hope McIntyre’s Trauma is a digital theatre experience that you won’t want to miss from DIY Theatre. Grab tickets for this season opener today. Learn More Promotion Nov. 1, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 #LoveYYC Month Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during this month-long virtual celebration. This year’s edition showcases unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests, and so much more. Learn More Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Music Ongoing Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Music can bring great comfort in times like this. The concert hall may be closed, but this live-stream library is free and open to everybody. Enjoy the orchestra performing works by Beethoven, Brahms, and others, as well as superstar guests like Paul Brandt, Renee Fleming, and more. See website for detailsLocation: Online ArchiveFree Visual Art Ongoing Esker Foundation Full of mini-documentaries, exhibition montages, and behind the scenes experiences, the Esker Foundation’s website has tons of awesome content for you to explore whenever you want. We particularly love its current audio series featuring Katie Ohe talking about her intricate and ingenious sculptural works. See website for detailsLocation: Online ArchiveFree Family Ongoing Library at Home The Calgary Public Library has something for everyone to explore! From virtual storytimes and fun activities, to online courses and unlimited free streaming and reading, hit up this treasure trove of free online resources that you can access anytime from home. And with new content added regularly, be sure to check it out. See website for detailsLocation: Online ArchiveFree Music Ongoing Isolation Point Virtual Concert Series The Mountain View International Festival of Song and Chamber Music Society is proud to present its online performance project, the Isolation Point Virtual Concert Series. These concerts are free to watch and you can donate to a fund to help as many local musicians as possible. See website for detailsLocation: YouTubeFree Visual Art Ongoing Inisolation Herringer Kiss Gallery has invited their artists to create work that speaks to the strategies, opportunities, problems, and outcomes of isolation. This could, of course, refer directly to the COVID-19 crisis or isolation in general. This work has been submitted for you to enjoy free at cost and new content is added regularly. See website for detailsLocation: See WebsiteFree Music Ongoing Honens @ Home Things have dramatically changed in the way we live, socialize, and enjoy life. For many, music is not an option—it is essential. That’s why Honens is gathering concerts you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home. And with new content added regularly, be sure to check back for more great music. See website for detailsLocation: Online ArchiveFree Theatre Ongoing TC Takeout Theatre Calgary’s stage might be dark at the moment, but they still want to reach out and share entertaining and meaningful content with Calgary and the world. TC Takeout provides artists an opportunity to share their talents with you, the audience! Tune in to learn more and check back regularly for fresh content. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Theatre Ongoing The Alberta Queer Calendar Project Cardiac Theatre presents The Alberta Queer Calendar Project—a full year of podcast drama from queer, Albertan writers in 2020. Episodes are released monthly in 2020 and are free to access. Upcoming episodes include work from Natalie Meisner and Dale Lee Kwong. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Extended Indefinitely An extension of Kandis Friesen’s postponed exhibition in storage, two video works are hosted in continuous loops; one consists of rhythmic text, the other a tableau vivant of an ancient oak tree in Ukraine. This exhibition in absentia becomes the new exhibition space for an indefinite extension of time. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Let’s Roam Calgary’s downtown delights with incredible art. This loop will help you find all the best sights and hidden gems. Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you wander at your own pace. No reservations and fun for all ages. See website for detailsLocation: Various Venues$12.99 Visual Art Ongoing Picturing the Northwest Experience history through art in Glenbow’s historical art gallery. From artworks reflecting Calgary’s unique vantage point as a gateway to the Rocky Mountains to paintings depicting the age of exploration in North America, see the history of our region brought to life through the eyes of artists. Be sure to explore it. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Ongoing Youth Mural Project Springboard Performance and the containR site open this community culture hub to inspire and showcase murals that capture ideas by youth, amplifying the creative work of youth by using the power of the arts to make the invisible experiences and achievements of youth visible. See website for detailsLocation: containR (1020 2nd Ave. NW)Free Theatre Ongoing The Voice on the Wire A devastating fire on a secluded island leaves Mrs. Geraldine Reeves a widow. When the telephone rings and a voice on the wire warns her that she only has four hours to live, Reeves is left terrified and questioning her own sanity. Don’t miss the first episode of Vertigo Mystery Radio, launching September 10. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$9.99 Theatre Ongoing The Hitchhiker and The American Vertigo Mystery Radio presents the latest in this online radio play series. This ghostly double header is sure to get your heart racing and blood pumping—all from the comfort of your own home! Tune in to hear one set in an old roadside bar and the other on a dark and rainy highway. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$15.99 Visual Art Ongoing Art is a Conversation… What has the Burns Visual Arts Society been up to during this pandemic? The East Side Studio Crawl has gone virtual with 15 short videos capturing the zeitgeist of the collective during this challenging time and answering many of the burning questions of the day. Tune in to find out what’s behind the red door. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Music Ongoing Please Stay This virtual performance explores the complex and important subject of suicide and intends to help destigmatize mental health concerns through words, music, and the beauty of lyrical dance. Mount Royal Kantorei presents Please Stay: An Anthem for Hope and Suicide Prevention by composer Jake Runestad. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Glenbow From Home Bringing you the best of Glenbow online, this local institution is connecting with the community with virtual tours, online collections, educational videos, activity ideas, webinars, and more. It’s even got a hashtag—#GlenbowFromHome—where you can share your own content and new adventures are being released regularly. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Aug. 1, 2020 - Jan. 10, 2021 Threads of Living Memory Drawing on Glenbow’s Inuit textiles collection and loans from across Canada, these objects and artworks are manifestations of the dynamic connections between the makers, the viewers, the land, the spirit world, and future generations of memory makers. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Aug. 17, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021 SNEEK-E-PEEP’N Playful, melancholic, and surreal, Kasia Sosnowski’s ceramic sculptures visually articulate the bodily experience of emotion—unease, anticipation, euphoria. Sosnowski evokes the simultaneous anxiety and frisson of an accidental or uninvited glimpse into a neighbouring window. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE)Free Festival Sep. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8, 2020 Wordfest 25@25 This year’s festival has been re-imagined into a virtual extravaganza featuring 13 never-before-done conversations between 25 of Canada’s most famous and compelling authors between September and December. Featuring Canadian literary superstars Thomas King, Lawrence Hill, Eden Robinson, and many more. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlinePrices Vary 1 2 3 … 5 ⟶ All Contest Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Music Free Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events. Learn More Festival Nov. 19, 2020 - Nov. 29, 2020 GIRAF Animation Festival The Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival celebrates the spirit of independent, underground, and experimental animation—and the 16th annual offering is being held online and on demand for audiences from across Alberta. Learn More Theatre Nov. 20, 2020 - Nov. 27, 2020 Trauma An examination of the recent rash of school shootings through the eyes of the mothers, Hope McIntyre’s Trauma is a digital theatre experience that you won’t want to miss from DIY Theatre. Grab tickets for this season opener today. Learn More Promotion Nov. 1, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 #LoveYYC Month Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during this month-long virtual celebration. This year’s edition showcases unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests, and so much more. Learn More Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Visual Art Ongoing Esker Foundation Full of mini-documentaries, exhibition montages, and behind the scenes experiences, the Esker Foundation’s website has tons of awesome content for you to explore whenever you want. We particularly love its current audio series featuring Katie Ohe talking about her intricate and ingenious sculptural works. See website for detailsLocation: Online ArchiveFree Family Ongoing Library at Home The Calgary Public Library has something for everyone to explore! From virtual storytimes and fun activities, to online courses and unlimited free streaming and reading, hit up this treasure trove of free online resources that you can access anytime from home. And with new content added regularly, be sure to check it out. See website for detailsLocation: Online ArchiveFree Music Ongoing Isolation Point Virtual Concert Series The Mountain View International Festival of Song and Chamber Music Society is proud to present its online performance project, the Isolation Point Virtual Concert Series. These concerts are free to watch and you can donate to a fund to help as many local musicians as possible. See website for detailsLocation: YouTubeFree Visual Art Ongoing Inisolation Herringer Kiss Gallery has invited their artists to create work that speaks to the strategies, opportunities, problems, and outcomes of isolation. This could, of course, refer directly to the COVID-19 crisis or isolation in general. This work has been submitted for you to enjoy free at cost and new content is added regularly. See website for detailsLocation: See WebsiteFree Music Ongoing Honens @ Home Things have dramatically changed in the way we live, socialize, and enjoy life. For many, music is not an option—it is essential. That’s why Honens is gathering concerts you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home. And with new content added regularly, be sure to check back for more great music. See website for detailsLocation: Online ArchiveFree Theatre Ongoing TC Takeout Theatre Calgary’s stage might be dark at the moment, but they still want to reach out and share entertaining and meaningful content with Calgary and the world. TC Takeout provides artists an opportunity to share their talents with you, the audience! Tune in to learn more and check back regularly for fresh content. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Theatre Ongoing The Alberta Queer Calendar Project Cardiac Theatre presents The Alberta Queer Calendar Project—a full year of podcast drama from queer, Albertan writers in 2020. Episodes are released monthly in 2020 and are free to access. Upcoming episodes include work from Natalie Meisner and Dale Lee Kwong. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Extended Indefinitely An extension of Kandis Friesen’s postponed exhibition in storage, two video works are hosted in continuous loops; one consists of rhythmic text, the other a tableau vivant of an ancient oak tree in Ukraine. This exhibition in absentia becomes the new exhibition space for an indefinite extension of time. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Let’s Roam Calgary’s downtown delights with incredible art. This loop will help you find all the best sights and hidden gems. Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you wander at your own pace. No reservations and fun for all ages. See website for detailsLocation: Various Venues$12.99 Visual Art Ongoing Picturing the Northwest Experience history through art in Glenbow’s historical art gallery. From artworks reflecting Calgary’s unique vantage point as a gateway to the Rocky Mountains to paintings depicting the age of exploration in North America, see the history of our region brought to life through the eyes of artists. Be sure to explore it. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Ongoing Youth Mural Project Springboard Performance and the containR site open this community culture hub to inspire and showcase murals that capture ideas by youth, amplifying the creative work of youth by using the power of the arts to make the invisible experiences and achievements of youth visible. See website for detailsLocation: containR (1020 2nd Ave. NW)Free Theatre Ongoing The Voice on the Wire A devastating fire on a secluded island leaves Mrs. Geraldine Reeves a widow. When the telephone rings and a voice on the wire warns her that she only has four hours to live, Reeves is left terrified and questioning her own sanity. Don’t miss the first episode of Vertigo Mystery Radio, launching September 10. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$9.99 Theatre Ongoing The Hitchhiker and The American Vertigo Mystery Radio presents the latest in this online radio play series. This ghostly double header is sure to get your heart racing and blood pumping—all from the comfort of your own home! Tune in to hear one set in an old roadside bar and the other on a dark and rainy highway. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$15.99 Visual Art Ongoing Art is a Conversation… What has the Burns Visual Arts Society been up to during this pandemic? The East Side Studio Crawl has gone virtual with 15 short videos capturing the zeitgeist of the collective during this challenging time and answering many of the burning questions of the day. Tune in to find out what’s behind the red door. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Music Ongoing Please Stay This virtual performance explores the complex and important subject of suicide and intends to help destigmatize mental health concerns through words, music, and the beauty of lyrical dance. Mount Royal Kantorei presents Please Stay: An Anthem for Hope and Suicide Prevention by composer Jake Runestad. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Glenbow From Home Bringing you the best of Glenbow online, this local institution is connecting with the community with virtual tours, online collections, educational videos, activity ideas, webinars, and more. It’s even got a hashtag—#GlenbowFromHome—where you can share your own content and new adventures are being released regularly. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Aug. 1, 2020 - Jan. 10, 2021 Threads of Living Memory Drawing on Glenbow’s Inuit textiles collection and loans from across Canada, these objects and artworks are manifestations of the dynamic connections between the makers, the viewers, the land, the spirit world, and future generations of memory makers. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Aug. 17, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021 SNEEK-E-PEEP’N Playful, melancholic, and surreal, Kasia Sosnowski’s ceramic sculptures visually articulate the bodily experience of emotion—unease, anticipation, euphoria. Sosnowski evokes the simultaneous anxiety and frisson of an accidental or uninvited glimpse into a neighbouring window. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE)Free Festival Sep. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8, 2020 Wordfest 25@25 This year’s festival has been re-imagined into a virtual extravaganza featuring 13 never-before-done conversations between 25 of Canada’s most famous and compelling authors between September and December. Featuring Canadian literary superstars Thomas King, Lawrence Hill, Eden Robinson, and many more. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlinePrices Vary 1 2 3 … 5 ⟶ All Contest Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Music Free Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events. Learn More Festival Nov. 19, 2020 - Nov. 29, 2020 GIRAF Animation Festival The Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival celebrates the spirit of independent, underground, and experimental animation—and the 16th annual offering is being held online and on demand for audiences from across Alberta. Learn More Theatre Nov. 20, 2020 - Nov. 27, 2020 Trauma An examination of the recent rash of school shootings through the eyes of the mothers, Hope McIntyre’s Trauma is a digital theatre experience that you won’t want to miss from DIY Theatre. Grab tickets for this season opener today. Learn More Promotion Nov. 1, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 #LoveYYC Month Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during this month-long virtual celebration. This year’s edition showcases unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests, and so much more. Learn More Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Family Ongoing Library at Home The Calgary Public Library has something for everyone to explore! From virtual storytimes and fun activities, to online courses and unlimited free streaming and reading, hit up this treasure trove of free online resources that you can access anytime from home. And with new content added regularly, be sure to check it out. See website for detailsLocation: Online ArchiveFree Music Ongoing Isolation Point Virtual Concert Series The Mountain View International Festival of Song and Chamber Music Society is proud to present its online performance project, the Isolation Point Virtual Concert Series. These concerts are free to watch and you can donate to a fund to help as many local musicians as possible. See website for detailsLocation: YouTubeFree Visual Art Ongoing Inisolation Herringer Kiss Gallery has invited their artists to create work that speaks to the strategies, opportunities, problems, and outcomes of isolation. This could, of course, refer directly to the COVID-19 crisis or isolation in general. This work has been submitted for you to enjoy free at cost and new content is added regularly. See website for detailsLocation: See WebsiteFree Music Ongoing Honens @ Home Things have dramatically changed in the way we live, socialize, and enjoy life. For many, music is not an option—it is essential. That’s why Honens is gathering concerts you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home. And with new content added regularly, be sure to check back for more great music. See website for detailsLocation: Online ArchiveFree Theatre Ongoing TC Takeout Theatre Calgary’s stage might be dark at the moment, but they still want to reach out and share entertaining and meaningful content with Calgary and the world. TC Takeout provides artists an opportunity to share their talents with you, the audience! Tune in to learn more and check back regularly for fresh content. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Theatre Ongoing The Alberta Queer Calendar Project Cardiac Theatre presents The Alberta Queer Calendar Project—a full year of podcast drama from queer, Albertan writers in 2020. Episodes are released monthly in 2020 and are free to access. Upcoming episodes include work from Natalie Meisner and Dale Lee Kwong. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Extended Indefinitely An extension of Kandis Friesen’s postponed exhibition in storage, two video works are hosted in continuous loops; one consists of rhythmic text, the other a tableau vivant of an ancient oak tree in Ukraine. This exhibition in absentia becomes the new exhibition space for an indefinite extension of time. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Let’s Roam Calgary’s downtown delights with incredible art. This loop will help you find all the best sights and hidden gems. Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you wander at your own pace. No reservations and fun for all ages. See website for detailsLocation: Various Venues$12.99 Visual Art Ongoing Picturing the Northwest Experience history through art in Glenbow’s historical art gallery. From artworks reflecting Calgary’s unique vantage point as a gateway to the Rocky Mountains to paintings depicting the age of exploration in North America, see the history of our region brought to life through the eyes of artists. Be sure to explore it. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Ongoing Youth Mural Project Springboard Performance and the containR site open this community culture hub to inspire and showcase murals that capture ideas by youth, amplifying the creative work of youth by using the power of the arts to make the invisible experiences and achievements of youth visible. See website for detailsLocation: containR (1020 2nd Ave. NW)Free Theatre Ongoing The Voice on the Wire A devastating fire on a secluded island leaves Mrs. Geraldine Reeves a widow. When the telephone rings and a voice on the wire warns her that she only has four hours to live, Reeves is left terrified and questioning her own sanity. Don’t miss the first episode of Vertigo Mystery Radio, launching September 10. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$9.99 Theatre Ongoing The Hitchhiker and The American Vertigo Mystery Radio presents the latest in this online radio play series. This ghostly double header is sure to get your heart racing and blood pumping—all from the comfort of your own home! Tune in to hear one set in an old roadside bar and the other on a dark and rainy highway. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$15.99 Visual Art Ongoing Art is a Conversation… What has the Burns Visual Arts Society been up to during this pandemic? The East Side Studio Crawl has gone virtual with 15 short videos capturing the zeitgeist of the collective during this challenging time and answering many of the burning questions of the day. Tune in to find out what’s behind the red door. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Music Ongoing Please Stay This virtual performance explores the complex and important subject of suicide and intends to help destigmatize mental health concerns through words, music, and the beauty of lyrical dance. Mount Royal Kantorei presents Please Stay: An Anthem for Hope and Suicide Prevention by composer Jake Runestad. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Glenbow From Home Bringing you the best of Glenbow online, this local institution is connecting with the community with virtual tours, online collections, educational videos, activity ideas, webinars, and more. It’s even got a hashtag—#GlenbowFromHome—where you can share your own content and new adventures are being released regularly. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Aug. 1, 2020 - Jan. 10, 2021 Threads of Living Memory Drawing on Glenbow’s Inuit textiles collection and loans from across Canada, these objects and artworks are manifestations of the dynamic connections between the makers, the viewers, the land, the spirit world, and future generations of memory makers. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Aug. 17, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021 SNEEK-E-PEEP’N Playful, melancholic, and surreal, Kasia Sosnowski’s ceramic sculptures visually articulate the bodily experience of emotion—unease, anticipation, euphoria. Sosnowski evokes the simultaneous anxiety and frisson of an accidental or uninvited glimpse into a neighbouring window. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE)Free Festival Sep. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8, 2020 Wordfest 25@25 This year’s festival has been re-imagined into a virtual extravaganza featuring 13 never-before-done conversations between 25 of Canada’s most famous and compelling authors between September and December. Featuring Canadian literary superstars Thomas King, Lawrence Hill, Eden Robinson, and many more. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlinePrices Vary 1 2 3 … 5 ⟶ All Contest Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Music Free Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events. Learn More Festival Nov. 19, 2020 - Nov. 29, 2020 GIRAF Animation Festival The Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival celebrates the spirit of independent, underground, and experimental animation—and the 16th annual offering is being held online and on demand for audiences from across Alberta. Learn More Theatre Nov. 20, 2020 - Nov. 27, 2020 Trauma An examination of the recent rash of school shootings through the eyes of the mothers, Hope McIntyre’s Trauma is a digital theatre experience that you won’t want to miss from DIY Theatre. Grab tickets for this season opener today. Learn More Promotion Nov. 1, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 #LoveYYC Month Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during this month-long virtual celebration. This year’s edition showcases unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests, and so much more. Learn More Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Music Ongoing Isolation Point Virtual Concert Series The Mountain View International Festival of Song and Chamber Music Society is proud to present its online performance project, the Isolation Point Virtual Concert Series. These concerts are free to watch and you can donate to a fund to help as many local musicians as possible. See website for detailsLocation: YouTubeFree Visual Art Ongoing Inisolation Herringer Kiss Gallery has invited their artists to create work that speaks to the strategies, opportunities, problems, and outcomes of isolation. This could, of course, refer directly to the COVID-19 crisis or isolation in general. This work has been submitted for you to enjoy free at cost and new content is added regularly. See website for detailsLocation: See WebsiteFree Music Ongoing Honens @ Home Things have dramatically changed in the way we live, socialize, and enjoy life. For many, music is not an option—it is essential. That’s why Honens is gathering concerts you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home. And with new content added regularly, be sure to check back for more great music. See website for detailsLocation: Online ArchiveFree Theatre Ongoing TC Takeout Theatre Calgary’s stage might be dark at the moment, but they still want to reach out and share entertaining and meaningful content with Calgary and the world. TC Takeout provides artists an opportunity to share their talents with you, the audience! Tune in to learn more and check back regularly for fresh content. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Theatre Ongoing The Alberta Queer Calendar Project Cardiac Theatre presents The Alberta Queer Calendar Project—a full year of podcast drama from queer, Albertan writers in 2020. Episodes are released monthly in 2020 and are free to access. Upcoming episodes include work from Natalie Meisner and Dale Lee Kwong. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Extended Indefinitely An extension of Kandis Friesen’s postponed exhibition in storage, two video works are hosted in continuous loops; one consists of rhythmic text, the other a tableau vivant of an ancient oak tree in Ukraine. This exhibition in absentia becomes the new exhibition space for an indefinite extension of time. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Let’s Roam Calgary’s downtown delights with incredible art. This loop will help you find all the best sights and hidden gems. Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you wander at your own pace. No reservations and fun for all ages. See website for detailsLocation: Various Venues$12.99 Visual Art Ongoing Picturing the Northwest Experience history through art in Glenbow’s historical art gallery. From artworks reflecting Calgary’s unique vantage point as a gateway to the Rocky Mountains to paintings depicting the age of exploration in North America, see the history of our region brought to life through the eyes of artists. Be sure to explore it. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Ongoing Youth Mural Project Springboard Performance and the containR site open this community culture hub to inspire and showcase murals that capture ideas by youth, amplifying the creative work of youth by using the power of the arts to make the invisible experiences and achievements of youth visible. See website for detailsLocation: containR (1020 2nd Ave. NW)Free Theatre Ongoing The Voice on the Wire A devastating fire on a secluded island leaves Mrs. Geraldine Reeves a widow. When the telephone rings and a voice on the wire warns her that she only has four hours to live, Reeves is left terrified and questioning her own sanity. Don’t miss the first episode of Vertigo Mystery Radio, launching September 10. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$9.99 Theatre Ongoing The Hitchhiker and The American Vertigo Mystery Radio presents the latest in this online radio play series. This ghostly double header is sure to get your heart racing and blood pumping—all from the comfort of your own home! Tune in to hear one set in an old roadside bar and the other on a dark and rainy highway. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$15.99 Visual Art Ongoing Art is a Conversation… What has the Burns Visual Arts Society been up to during this pandemic? The East Side Studio Crawl has gone virtual with 15 short videos capturing the zeitgeist of the collective during this challenging time and answering many of the burning questions of the day. Tune in to find out what’s behind the red door. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Music Ongoing Please Stay This virtual performance explores the complex and important subject of suicide and intends to help destigmatize mental health concerns through words, music, and the beauty of lyrical dance. Mount Royal Kantorei presents Please Stay: An Anthem for Hope and Suicide Prevention by composer Jake Runestad. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Glenbow From Home Bringing you the best of Glenbow online, this local institution is connecting with the community with virtual tours, online collections, educational videos, activity ideas, webinars, and more. It’s even got a hashtag—#GlenbowFromHome—where you can share your own content and new adventures are being released regularly. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Aug. 1, 2020 - Jan. 10, 2021 Threads of Living Memory Drawing on Glenbow’s Inuit textiles collection and loans from across Canada, these objects and artworks are manifestations of the dynamic connections between the makers, the viewers, the land, the spirit world, and future generations of memory makers. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Aug. 17, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021 SNEEK-E-PEEP’N Playful, melancholic, and surreal, Kasia Sosnowski’s ceramic sculptures visually articulate the bodily experience of emotion—unease, anticipation, euphoria. Sosnowski evokes the simultaneous anxiety and frisson of an accidental or uninvited glimpse into a neighbouring window. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE)Free Festival Sep. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8, 2020 Wordfest 25@25 This year’s festival has been re-imagined into a virtual extravaganza featuring 13 never-before-done conversations between 25 of Canada’s most famous and compelling authors between September and December. Featuring Canadian literary superstars Thomas King, Lawrence Hill, Eden Robinson, and many more. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlinePrices Vary 1 2 3 … 5 ⟶ All Contest Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Music Free Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events. Learn More Festival Nov. 19, 2020 - Nov. 29, 2020 GIRAF Animation Festival The Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival celebrates the spirit of independent, underground, and experimental animation—and the 16th annual offering is being held online and on demand for audiences from across Alberta. Learn More Theatre Nov. 20, 2020 - Nov. 27, 2020 Trauma An examination of the recent rash of school shootings through the eyes of the mothers, Hope McIntyre’s Trauma is a digital theatre experience that you won’t want to miss from DIY Theatre. Grab tickets for this season opener today. Learn More Promotion Nov. 1, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 #LoveYYC Month Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during this month-long virtual celebration. This year’s edition showcases unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests, and so much more. Learn More Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Visual Art Ongoing Inisolation Herringer Kiss Gallery has invited their artists to create work that speaks to the strategies, opportunities, problems, and outcomes of isolation. This could, of course, refer directly to the COVID-19 crisis or isolation in general. This work has been submitted for you to enjoy free at cost and new content is added regularly. See website for detailsLocation: See WebsiteFree Music Ongoing Honens @ Home Things have dramatically changed in the way we live, socialize, and enjoy life. For many, music is not an option—it is essential. That’s why Honens is gathering concerts you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home. And with new content added regularly, be sure to check back for more great music. See website for detailsLocation: Online ArchiveFree Theatre Ongoing TC Takeout Theatre Calgary’s stage might be dark at the moment, but they still want to reach out and share entertaining and meaningful content with Calgary and the world. TC Takeout provides artists an opportunity to share their talents with you, the audience! Tune in to learn more and check back regularly for fresh content. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Theatre Ongoing The Alberta Queer Calendar Project Cardiac Theatre presents The Alberta Queer Calendar Project—a full year of podcast drama from queer, Albertan writers in 2020. Episodes are released monthly in 2020 and are free to access. Upcoming episodes include work from Natalie Meisner and Dale Lee Kwong. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Extended Indefinitely An extension of Kandis Friesen’s postponed exhibition in storage, two video works are hosted in continuous loops; one consists of rhythmic text, the other a tableau vivant of an ancient oak tree in Ukraine. This exhibition in absentia becomes the new exhibition space for an indefinite extension of time. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Let’s Roam Calgary’s downtown delights with incredible art. This loop will help you find all the best sights and hidden gems. Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you wander at your own pace. No reservations and fun for all ages. See website for detailsLocation: Various Venues$12.99 Visual Art Ongoing Picturing the Northwest Experience history through art in Glenbow’s historical art gallery. From artworks reflecting Calgary’s unique vantage point as a gateway to the Rocky Mountains to paintings depicting the age of exploration in North America, see the history of our region brought to life through the eyes of artists. Be sure to explore it. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Ongoing Youth Mural Project Springboard Performance and the containR site open this community culture hub to inspire and showcase murals that capture ideas by youth, amplifying the creative work of youth by using the power of the arts to make the invisible experiences and achievements of youth visible. See website for detailsLocation: containR (1020 2nd Ave. NW)Free Theatre Ongoing The Voice on the Wire A devastating fire on a secluded island leaves Mrs. Geraldine Reeves a widow. When the telephone rings and a voice on the wire warns her that she only has four hours to live, Reeves is left terrified and questioning her own sanity. Don’t miss the first episode of Vertigo Mystery Radio, launching September 10. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$9.99 Theatre Ongoing The Hitchhiker and The American Vertigo Mystery Radio presents the latest in this online radio play series. This ghostly double header is sure to get your heart racing and blood pumping—all from the comfort of your own home! Tune in to hear one set in an old roadside bar and the other on a dark and rainy highway. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$15.99 Visual Art Ongoing Art is a Conversation… What has the Burns Visual Arts Society been up to during this pandemic? The East Side Studio Crawl has gone virtual with 15 short videos capturing the zeitgeist of the collective during this challenging time and answering many of the burning questions of the day. Tune in to find out what’s behind the red door. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Music Ongoing Please Stay This virtual performance explores the complex and important subject of suicide and intends to help destigmatize mental health concerns through words, music, and the beauty of lyrical dance. Mount Royal Kantorei presents Please Stay: An Anthem for Hope and Suicide Prevention by composer Jake Runestad. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Glenbow From Home Bringing you the best of Glenbow online, this local institution is connecting with the community with virtual tours, online collections, educational videos, activity ideas, webinars, and more. It’s even got a hashtag—#GlenbowFromHome—where you can share your own content and new adventures are being released regularly. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Aug. 1, 2020 - Jan. 10, 2021 Threads of Living Memory Drawing on Glenbow’s Inuit textiles collection and loans from across Canada, these objects and artworks are manifestations of the dynamic connections between the makers, the viewers, the land, the spirit world, and future generations of memory makers. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Aug. 17, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021 SNEEK-E-PEEP’N Playful, melancholic, and surreal, Kasia Sosnowski’s ceramic sculptures visually articulate the bodily experience of emotion—unease, anticipation, euphoria. Sosnowski evokes the simultaneous anxiety and frisson of an accidental or uninvited glimpse into a neighbouring window. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE)Free Festival Sep. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8, 2020 Wordfest 25@25 This year’s festival has been re-imagined into a virtual extravaganza featuring 13 never-before-done conversations between 25 of Canada’s most famous and compelling authors between September and December. Featuring Canadian literary superstars Thomas King, Lawrence Hill, Eden Robinson, and many more. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlinePrices Vary 1 2 3 … 5 ⟶ All Contest Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Music Free Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events. Learn More Festival Nov. 19, 2020 - Nov. 29, 2020 GIRAF Animation Festival The Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival celebrates the spirit of independent, underground, and experimental animation—and the 16th annual offering is being held online and on demand for audiences from across Alberta. Learn More Theatre Nov. 20, 2020 - Nov. 27, 2020 Trauma An examination of the recent rash of school shootings through the eyes of the mothers, Hope McIntyre’s Trauma is a digital theatre experience that you won’t want to miss from DIY Theatre. Grab tickets for this season opener today. Learn More Promotion Nov. 1, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 #LoveYYC Month Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during this month-long virtual celebration. This year’s edition showcases unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests, and so much more. Learn More Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Music Ongoing Honens @ Home Things have dramatically changed in the way we live, socialize, and enjoy life. For many, music is not an option—it is essential. That’s why Honens is gathering concerts you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home. And with new content added regularly, be sure to check back for more great music. See website for detailsLocation: Online ArchiveFree Theatre Ongoing TC Takeout Theatre Calgary’s stage might be dark at the moment, but they still want to reach out and share entertaining and meaningful content with Calgary and the world. TC Takeout provides artists an opportunity to share their talents with you, the audience! Tune in to learn more and check back regularly for fresh content. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Theatre Ongoing The Alberta Queer Calendar Project Cardiac Theatre presents The Alberta Queer Calendar Project—a full year of podcast drama from queer, Albertan writers in 2020. Episodes are released monthly in 2020 and are free to access. Upcoming episodes include work from Natalie Meisner and Dale Lee Kwong. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Extended Indefinitely An extension of Kandis Friesen’s postponed exhibition in storage, two video works are hosted in continuous loops; one consists of rhythmic text, the other a tableau vivant of an ancient oak tree in Ukraine. This exhibition in absentia becomes the new exhibition space for an indefinite extension of time. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Let’s Roam Calgary’s downtown delights with incredible art. This loop will help you find all the best sights and hidden gems. Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you wander at your own pace. No reservations and fun for all ages. See website for detailsLocation: Various Venues$12.99 Visual Art Ongoing Picturing the Northwest Experience history through art in Glenbow’s historical art gallery. From artworks reflecting Calgary’s unique vantage point as a gateway to the Rocky Mountains to paintings depicting the age of exploration in North America, see the history of our region brought to life through the eyes of artists. Be sure to explore it. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Ongoing Youth Mural Project Springboard Performance and the containR site open this community culture hub to inspire and showcase murals that capture ideas by youth, amplifying the creative work of youth by using the power of the arts to make the invisible experiences and achievements of youth visible. See website for detailsLocation: containR (1020 2nd Ave. NW)Free Theatre Ongoing The Voice on the Wire A devastating fire on a secluded island leaves Mrs. Geraldine Reeves a widow. When the telephone rings and a voice on the wire warns her that she only has four hours to live, Reeves is left terrified and questioning her own sanity. Don’t miss the first episode of Vertigo Mystery Radio, launching September 10. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$9.99 Theatre Ongoing The Hitchhiker and The American Vertigo Mystery Radio presents the latest in this online radio play series. This ghostly double header is sure to get your heart racing and blood pumping—all from the comfort of your own home! Tune in to hear one set in an old roadside bar and the other on a dark and rainy highway. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$15.99 Visual Art Ongoing Art is a Conversation… What has the Burns Visual Arts Society been up to during this pandemic? The East Side Studio Crawl has gone virtual with 15 short videos capturing the zeitgeist of the collective during this challenging time and answering many of the burning questions of the day. Tune in to find out what’s behind the red door. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Music Ongoing Please Stay This virtual performance explores the complex and important subject of suicide and intends to help destigmatize mental health concerns through words, music, and the beauty of lyrical dance. Mount Royal Kantorei presents Please Stay: An Anthem for Hope and Suicide Prevention by composer Jake Runestad. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Glenbow From Home Bringing you the best of Glenbow online, this local institution is connecting with the community with virtual tours, online collections, educational videos, activity ideas, webinars, and more. It’s even got a hashtag—#GlenbowFromHome—where you can share your own content and new adventures are being released regularly. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Aug. 1, 2020 - Jan. 10, 2021 Threads of Living Memory Drawing on Glenbow’s Inuit textiles collection and loans from across Canada, these objects and artworks are manifestations of the dynamic connections between the makers, the viewers, the land, the spirit world, and future generations of memory makers. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Aug. 17, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021 SNEEK-E-PEEP’N Playful, melancholic, and surreal, Kasia Sosnowski’s ceramic sculptures visually articulate the bodily experience of emotion—unease, anticipation, euphoria. Sosnowski evokes the simultaneous anxiety and frisson of an accidental or uninvited glimpse into a neighbouring window. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE)Free Festival Sep. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8, 2020 Wordfest 25@25 This year’s festival has been re-imagined into a virtual extravaganza featuring 13 never-before-done conversations between 25 of Canada’s most famous and compelling authors between September and December. Featuring Canadian literary superstars Thomas King, Lawrence Hill, Eden Robinson, and many more. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlinePrices Vary 1 2 3 … 5 ⟶ All Contest Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Music Free Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events. Learn More Festival Nov. 19, 2020 - Nov. 29, 2020 GIRAF Animation Festival The Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival celebrates the spirit of independent, underground, and experimental animation—and the 16th annual offering is being held online and on demand for audiences from across Alberta. Learn More Theatre Nov. 20, 2020 - Nov. 27, 2020 Trauma An examination of the recent rash of school shootings through the eyes of the mothers, Hope McIntyre’s Trauma is a digital theatre experience that you won’t want to miss from DIY Theatre. Grab tickets for this season opener today. Learn More Promotion Nov. 1, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 #LoveYYC Month Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during this month-long virtual celebration. This year’s edition showcases unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests, and so much more. Learn More Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Theatre Ongoing TC Takeout Theatre Calgary’s stage might be dark at the moment, but they still want to reach out and share entertaining and meaningful content with Calgary and the world. TC Takeout provides artists an opportunity to share their talents with you, the audience! Tune in to learn more and check back regularly for fresh content. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Theatre Ongoing The Alberta Queer Calendar Project Cardiac Theatre presents The Alberta Queer Calendar Project—a full year of podcast drama from queer, Albertan writers in 2020. Episodes are released monthly in 2020 and are free to access. Upcoming episodes include work from Natalie Meisner and Dale Lee Kwong. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Extended Indefinitely An extension of Kandis Friesen’s postponed exhibition in storage, two video works are hosted in continuous loops; one consists of rhythmic text, the other a tableau vivant of an ancient oak tree in Ukraine. This exhibition in absentia becomes the new exhibition space for an indefinite extension of time. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Let’s Roam Calgary’s downtown delights with incredible art. This loop will help you find all the best sights and hidden gems. Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you wander at your own pace. No reservations and fun for all ages. See website for detailsLocation: Various Venues$12.99 Visual Art Ongoing Picturing the Northwest Experience history through art in Glenbow’s historical art gallery. From artworks reflecting Calgary’s unique vantage point as a gateway to the Rocky Mountains to paintings depicting the age of exploration in North America, see the history of our region brought to life through the eyes of artists. Be sure to explore it. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Ongoing Youth Mural Project Springboard Performance and the containR site open this community culture hub to inspire and showcase murals that capture ideas by youth, amplifying the creative work of youth by using the power of the arts to make the invisible experiences and achievements of youth visible. See website for detailsLocation: containR (1020 2nd Ave. NW)Free Theatre Ongoing The Voice on the Wire A devastating fire on a secluded island leaves Mrs. Geraldine Reeves a widow. When the telephone rings and a voice on the wire warns her that she only has four hours to live, Reeves is left terrified and questioning her own sanity. Don’t miss the first episode of Vertigo Mystery Radio, launching September 10. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$9.99 Theatre Ongoing The Hitchhiker and The American Vertigo Mystery Radio presents the latest in this online radio play series. This ghostly double header is sure to get your heart racing and blood pumping—all from the comfort of your own home! Tune in to hear one set in an old roadside bar and the other on a dark and rainy highway. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$15.99 Visual Art Ongoing Art is a Conversation… What has the Burns Visual Arts Society been up to during this pandemic? The East Side Studio Crawl has gone virtual with 15 short videos capturing the zeitgeist of the collective during this challenging time and answering many of the burning questions of the day. Tune in to find out what’s behind the red door. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Music Ongoing Please Stay This virtual performance explores the complex and important subject of suicide and intends to help destigmatize mental health concerns through words, music, and the beauty of lyrical dance. Mount Royal Kantorei presents Please Stay: An Anthem for Hope and Suicide Prevention by composer Jake Runestad. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Glenbow From Home Bringing you the best of Glenbow online, this local institution is connecting with the community with virtual tours, online collections, educational videos, activity ideas, webinars, and more. It’s even got a hashtag—#GlenbowFromHome—where you can share your own content and new adventures are being released regularly. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Aug. 1, 2020 - Jan. 10, 2021 Threads of Living Memory Drawing on Glenbow’s Inuit textiles collection and loans from across Canada, these objects and artworks are manifestations of the dynamic connections between the makers, the viewers, the land, the spirit world, and future generations of memory makers. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Aug. 17, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021 SNEEK-E-PEEP’N Playful, melancholic, and surreal, Kasia Sosnowski’s ceramic sculptures visually articulate the bodily experience of emotion—unease, anticipation, euphoria. Sosnowski evokes the simultaneous anxiety and frisson of an accidental or uninvited glimpse into a neighbouring window. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE)Free Festival Sep. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8, 2020 Wordfest 25@25 This year’s festival has been re-imagined into a virtual extravaganza featuring 13 never-before-done conversations between 25 of Canada’s most famous and compelling authors between September and December. Featuring Canadian literary superstars Thomas King, Lawrence Hill, Eden Robinson, and many more. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlinePrices Vary 1 2 3 … 5 ⟶ All Contest Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Music Free Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events. Learn More Festival Nov. 19, 2020 - Nov. 29, 2020 GIRAF Animation Festival The Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival celebrates the spirit of independent, underground, and experimental animation—and the 16th annual offering is being held online and on demand for audiences from across Alberta. Learn More Theatre Nov. 20, 2020 - Nov. 27, 2020 Trauma An examination of the recent rash of school shootings through the eyes of the mothers, Hope McIntyre’s Trauma is a digital theatre experience that you won’t want to miss from DIY Theatre. Grab tickets for this season opener today. Learn More Promotion Nov. 1, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 #LoveYYC Month Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during this month-long virtual celebration. This year’s edition showcases unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests, and so much more. Learn More Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Theatre Ongoing The Alberta Queer Calendar Project Cardiac Theatre presents The Alberta Queer Calendar Project—a full year of podcast drama from queer, Albertan writers in 2020. Episodes are released monthly in 2020 and are free to access. Upcoming episodes include work from Natalie Meisner and Dale Lee Kwong. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Extended Indefinitely An extension of Kandis Friesen’s postponed exhibition in storage, two video works are hosted in continuous loops; one consists of rhythmic text, the other a tableau vivant of an ancient oak tree in Ukraine. This exhibition in absentia becomes the new exhibition space for an indefinite extension of time. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Let’s Roam Calgary’s downtown delights with incredible art. This loop will help you find all the best sights and hidden gems. Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you wander at your own pace. No reservations and fun for all ages. See website for detailsLocation: Various Venues$12.99 Visual Art Ongoing Picturing the Northwest Experience history through art in Glenbow’s historical art gallery. From artworks reflecting Calgary’s unique vantage point as a gateway to the Rocky Mountains to paintings depicting the age of exploration in North America, see the history of our region brought to life through the eyes of artists. Be sure to explore it. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Ongoing Youth Mural Project Springboard Performance and the containR site open this community culture hub to inspire and showcase murals that capture ideas by youth, amplifying the creative work of youth by using the power of the arts to make the invisible experiences and achievements of youth visible. See website for detailsLocation: containR (1020 2nd Ave. NW)Free Theatre Ongoing The Voice on the Wire A devastating fire on a secluded island leaves Mrs. Geraldine Reeves a widow. When the telephone rings and a voice on the wire warns her that she only has four hours to live, Reeves is left terrified and questioning her own sanity. Don’t miss the first episode of Vertigo Mystery Radio, launching September 10. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$9.99 Theatre Ongoing The Hitchhiker and The American Vertigo Mystery Radio presents the latest in this online radio play series. This ghostly double header is sure to get your heart racing and blood pumping—all from the comfort of your own home! Tune in to hear one set in an old roadside bar and the other on a dark and rainy highway. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$15.99 Visual Art Ongoing Art is a Conversation… What has the Burns Visual Arts Society been up to during this pandemic? The East Side Studio Crawl has gone virtual with 15 short videos capturing the zeitgeist of the collective during this challenging time and answering many of the burning questions of the day. Tune in to find out what’s behind the red door. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Music Ongoing Please Stay This virtual performance explores the complex and important subject of suicide and intends to help destigmatize mental health concerns through words, music, and the beauty of lyrical dance. Mount Royal Kantorei presents Please Stay: An Anthem for Hope and Suicide Prevention by composer Jake Runestad. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Glenbow From Home Bringing you the best of Glenbow online, this local institution is connecting with the community with virtual tours, online collections, educational videos, activity ideas, webinars, and more. It’s even got a hashtag—#GlenbowFromHome—where you can share your own content and new adventures are being released regularly. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Aug. 1, 2020 - Jan. 10, 2021 Threads of Living Memory Drawing on Glenbow’s Inuit textiles collection and loans from across Canada, these objects and artworks are manifestations of the dynamic connections between the makers, the viewers, the land, the spirit world, and future generations of memory makers. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Aug. 17, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021 SNEEK-E-PEEP’N Playful, melancholic, and surreal, Kasia Sosnowski’s ceramic sculptures visually articulate the bodily experience of emotion—unease, anticipation, euphoria. Sosnowski evokes the simultaneous anxiety and frisson of an accidental or uninvited glimpse into a neighbouring window. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE)Free Festival Sep. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8, 2020 Wordfest 25@25 This year’s festival has been re-imagined into a virtual extravaganza featuring 13 never-before-done conversations between 25 of Canada’s most famous and compelling authors between September and December. Featuring Canadian literary superstars Thomas King, Lawrence Hill, Eden Robinson, and many more. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlinePrices Vary 1 2 3 … 5 ⟶ All Contest Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Music Free Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events. Learn More Festival Nov. 19, 2020 - Nov. 29, 2020 GIRAF Animation Festival The Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival celebrates the spirit of independent, underground, and experimental animation—and the 16th annual offering is being held online and on demand for audiences from across Alberta. Learn More Theatre Nov. 20, 2020 - Nov. 27, 2020 Trauma An examination of the recent rash of school shootings through the eyes of the mothers, Hope McIntyre’s Trauma is a digital theatre experience that you won’t want to miss from DIY Theatre. Grab tickets for this season opener today. Learn More Promotion Nov. 1, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 #LoveYYC Month Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during this month-long virtual celebration. This year’s edition showcases unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests, and so much more. Learn More Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Visual Art Ongoing Extended Indefinitely An extension of Kandis Friesen’s postponed exhibition in storage, two video works are hosted in continuous loops; one consists of rhythmic text, the other a tableau vivant of an ancient oak tree in Ukraine. This exhibition in absentia becomes the new exhibition space for an indefinite extension of time. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Let’s Roam Calgary’s downtown delights with incredible art. This loop will help you find all the best sights and hidden gems. Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you wander at your own pace. No reservations and fun for all ages. See website for detailsLocation: Various Venues$12.99 Visual Art Ongoing Picturing the Northwest Experience history through art in Glenbow’s historical art gallery. From artworks reflecting Calgary’s unique vantage point as a gateway to the Rocky Mountains to paintings depicting the age of exploration in North America, see the history of our region brought to life through the eyes of artists. Be sure to explore it. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Ongoing Youth Mural Project Springboard Performance and the containR site open this community culture hub to inspire and showcase murals that capture ideas by youth, amplifying the creative work of youth by using the power of the arts to make the invisible experiences and achievements of youth visible. See website for detailsLocation: containR (1020 2nd Ave. NW)Free Theatre Ongoing The Voice on the Wire A devastating fire on a secluded island leaves Mrs. Geraldine Reeves a widow. When the telephone rings and a voice on the wire warns her that she only has four hours to live, Reeves is left terrified and questioning her own sanity. Don’t miss the first episode of Vertigo Mystery Radio, launching September 10. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$9.99 Theatre Ongoing The Hitchhiker and The American Vertigo Mystery Radio presents the latest in this online radio play series. This ghostly double header is sure to get your heart racing and blood pumping—all from the comfort of your own home! Tune in to hear one set in an old roadside bar and the other on a dark and rainy highway. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$15.99 Visual Art Ongoing Art is a Conversation… What has the Burns Visual Arts Society been up to during this pandemic? The East Side Studio Crawl has gone virtual with 15 short videos capturing the zeitgeist of the collective during this challenging time and answering many of the burning questions of the day. Tune in to find out what’s behind the red door. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Music Ongoing Please Stay This virtual performance explores the complex and important subject of suicide and intends to help destigmatize mental health concerns through words, music, and the beauty of lyrical dance. Mount Royal Kantorei presents Please Stay: An Anthem for Hope and Suicide Prevention by composer Jake Runestad. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Glenbow From Home Bringing you the best of Glenbow online, this local institution is connecting with the community with virtual tours, online collections, educational videos, activity ideas, webinars, and more. It’s even got a hashtag—#GlenbowFromHome—where you can share your own content and new adventures are being released regularly. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Aug. 1, 2020 - Jan. 10, 2021 Threads of Living Memory Drawing on Glenbow’s Inuit textiles collection and loans from across Canada, these objects and artworks are manifestations of the dynamic connections between the makers, the viewers, the land, the spirit world, and future generations of memory makers. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Aug. 17, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021 SNEEK-E-PEEP’N Playful, melancholic, and surreal, Kasia Sosnowski’s ceramic sculptures visually articulate the bodily experience of emotion—unease, anticipation, euphoria. Sosnowski evokes the simultaneous anxiety and frisson of an accidental or uninvited glimpse into a neighbouring window. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE)Free Festival Sep. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8, 2020 Wordfest 25@25 This year’s festival has been re-imagined into a virtual extravaganza featuring 13 never-before-done conversations between 25 of Canada’s most famous and compelling authors between September and December. Featuring Canadian literary superstars Thomas King, Lawrence Hill, Eden Robinson, and many more. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlinePrices Vary 1 2 3 … 5 ⟶ All Contest Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Music Free Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events. Learn More Festival Nov. 19, 2020 - Nov. 29, 2020 GIRAF Animation Festival The Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival celebrates the spirit of independent, underground, and experimental animation—and the 16th annual offering is being held online and on demand for audiences from across Alberta. Learn More Theatre Nov. 20, 2020 - Nov. 27, 2020 Trauma An examination of the recent rash of school shootings through the eyes of the mothers, Hope McIntyre’s Trauma is a digital theatre experience that you won’t want to miss from DIY Theatre. Grab tickets for this season opener today. Learn More Promotion Nov. 1, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 #LoveYYC Month Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during this month-long virtual celebration. This year’s edition showcases unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests, and so much more. Learn More Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Visual Art Ongoing Let’s Roam Calgary’s downtown delights with incredible art. This loop will help you find all the best sights and hidden gems. Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you wander at your own pace. No reservations and fun for all ages. See website for detailsLocation: Various Venues$12.99 Visual Art Ongoing Picturing the Northwest Experience history through art in Glenbow’s historical art gallery. From artworks reflecting Calgary’s unique vantage point as a gateway to the Rocky Mountains to paintings depicting the age of exploration in North America, see the history of our region brought to life through the eyes of artists. Be sure to explore it. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Ongoing Youth Mural Project Springboard Performance and the containR site open this community culture hub to inspire and showcase murals that capture ideas by youth, amplifying the creative work of youth by using the power of the arts to make the invisible experiences and achievements of youth visible. See website for detailsLocation: containR (1020 2nd Ave. NW)Free Theatre Ongoing The Voice on the Wire A devastating fire on a secluded island leaves Mrs. Geraldine Reeves a widow. When the telephone rings and a voice on the wire warns her that she only has four hours to live, Reeves is left terrified and questioning her own sanity. Don’t miss the first episode of Vertigo Mystery Radio, launching September 10. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$9.99 Theatre Ongoing The Hitchhiker and The American Vertigo Mystery Radio presents the latest in this online radio play series. This ghostly double header is sure to get your heart racing and blood pumping—all from the comfort of your own home! Tune in to hear one set in an old roadside bar and the other on a dark and rainy highway. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$15.99 Visual Art Ongoing Art is a Conversation… What has the Burns Visual Arts Society been up to during this pandemic? The East Side Studio Crawl has gone virtual with 15 short videos capturing the zeitgeist of the collective during this challenging time and answering many of the burning questions of the day. Tune in to find out what’s behind the red door. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Music Ongoing Please Stay This virtual performance explores the complex and important subject of suicide and intends to help destigmatize mental health concerns through words, music, and the beauty of lyrical dance. Mount Royal Kantorei presents Please Stay: An Anthem for Hope and Suicide Prevention by composer Jake Runestad. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Glenbow From Home Bringing you the best of Glenbow online, this local institution is connecting with the community with virtual tours, online collections, educational videos, activity ideas, webinars, and more. It’s even got a hashtag—#GlenbowFromHome—where you can share your own content and new adventures are being released regularly. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Aug. 1, 2020 - Jan. 10, 2021 Threads of Living Memory Drawing on Glenbow’s Inuit textiles collection and loans from across Canada, these objects and artworks are manifestations of the dynamic connections between the makers, the viewers, the land, the spirit world, and future generations of memory makers. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Aug. 17, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021 SNEEK-E-PEEP’N Playful, melancholic, and surreal, Kasia Sosnowski’s ceramic sculptures visually articulate the bodily experience of emotion—unease, anticipation, euphoria. Sosnowski evokes the simultaneous anxiety and frisson of an accidental or uninvited glimpse into a neighbouring window. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE)Free Festival Sep. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8, 2020 Wordfest 25@25 This year’s festival has been re-imagined into a virtual extravaganza featuring 13 never-before-done conversations between 25 of Canada’s most famous and compelling authors between September and December. Featuring Canadian literary superstars Thomas King, Lawrence Hill, Eden Robinson, and many more. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlinePrices Vary 1 2 3 … 5 ⟶ All Contest Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Music Free Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events. Learn More Festival Nov. 19, 2020 - Nov. 29, 2020 GIRAF Animation Festival The Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival celebrates the spirit of independent, underground, and experimental animation—and the 16th annual offering is being held online and on demand for audiences from across Alberta. Learn More Theatre Nov. 20, 2020 - Nov. 27, 2020 Trauma An examination of the recent rash of school shootings through the eyes of the mothers, Hope McIntyre’s Trauma is a digital theatre experience that you won’t want to miss from DIY Theatre. Grab tickets for this season opener today. Learn More Promotion Nov. 1, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 #LoveYYC Month Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during this month-long virtual celebration. This year’s edition showcases unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests, and so much more. Learn More Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Visual Art Ongoing Picturing the Northwest Experience history through art in Glenbow’s historical art gallery. From artworks reflecting Calgary’s unique vantage point as a gateway to the Rocky Mountains to paintings depicting the age of exploration in North America, see the history of our region brought to life through the eyes of artists. Be sure to explore it. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Ongoing Youth Mural Project Springboard Performance and the containR site open this community culture hub to inspire and showcase murals that capture ideas by youth, amplifying the creative work of youth by using the power of the arts to make the invisible experiences and achievements of youth visible. See website for detailsLocation: containR (1020 2nd Ave. NW)Free Theatre Ongoing The Voice on the Wire A devastating fire on a secluded island leaves Mrs. Geraldine Reeves a widow. When the telephone rings and a voice on the wire warns her that she only has four hours to live, Reeves is left terrified and questioning her own sanity. Don’t miss the first episode of Vertigo Mystery Radio, launching September 10. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$9.99 Theatre Ongoing The Hitchhiker and The American Vertigo Mystery Radio presents the latest in this online radio play series. This ghostly double header is sure to get your heart racing and blood pumping—all from the comfort of your own home! Tune in to hear one set in an old roadside bar and the other on a dark and rainy highway. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$15.99 Visual Art Ongoing Art is a Conversation… What has the Burns Visual Arts Society been up to during this pandemic? The East Side Studio Crawl has gone virtual with 15 short videos capturing the zeitgeist of the collective during this challenging time and answering many of the burning questions of the day. Tune in to find out what’s behind the red door. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Music Ongoing Please Stay This virtual performance explores the complex and important subject of suicide and intends to help destigmatize mental health concerns through words, music, and the beauty of lyrical dance. Mount Royal Kantorei presents Please Stay: An Anthem for Hope and Suicide Prevention by composer Jake Runestad. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Glenbow From Home Bringing you the best of Glenbow online, this local institution is connecting with the community with virtual tours, online collections, educational videos, activity ideas, webinars, and more. It’s even got a hashtag—#GlenbowFromHome—where you can share your own content and new adventures are being released regularly. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Aug. 1, 2020 - Jan. 10, 2021 Threads of Living Memory Drawing on Glenbow’s Inuit textiles collection and loans from across Canada, these objects and artworks are manifestations of the dynamic connections between the makers, the viewers, the land, the spirit world, and future generations of memory makers. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Aug. 17, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021 SNEEK-E-PEEP’N Playful, melancholic, and surreal, Kasia Sosnowski’s ceramic sculptures visually articulate the bodily experience of emotion—unease, anticipation, euphoria. Sosnowski evokes the simultaneous anxiety and frisson of an accidental or uninvited glimpse into a neighbouring window. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE)Free Festival Sep. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8, 2020 Wordfest 25@25 This year’s festival has been re-imagined into a virtual extravaganza featuring 13 never-before-done conversations between 25 of Canada’s most famous and compelling authors between September and December. Featuring Canadian literary superstars Thomas King, Lawrence Hill, Eden Robinson, and many more. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlinePrices Vary 1 2 3 … 5 ⟶ All Contest Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Music Free Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events. Learn More Festival Nov. 19, 2020 - Nov. 29, 2020 GIRAF Animation Festival The Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival celebrates the spirit of independent, underground, and experimental animation—and the 16th annual offering is being held online and on demand for audiences from across Alberta. Learn More Theatre Nov. 20, 2020 - Nov. 27, 2020 Trauma An examination of the recent rash of school shootings through the eyes of the mothers, Hope McIntyre’s Trauma is a digital theatre experience that you won’t want to miss from DIY Theatre. Grab tickets for this season opener today. Learn More Promotion Nov. 1, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 #LoveYYC Month Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during this month-long virtual celebration. This year’s edition showcases unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests, and so much more. Learn More Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Visual Art Ongoing Youth Mural Project Springboard Performance and the containR site open this community culture hub to inspire and showcase murals that capture ideas by youth, amplifying the creative work of youth by using the power of the arts to make the invisible experiences and achievements of youth visible. See website for detailsLocation: containR (1020 2nd Ave. NW)Free Theatre Ongoing The Voice on the Wire A devastating fire on a secluded island leaves Mrs. Geraldine Reeves a widow. When the telephone rings and a voice on the wire warns her that she only has four hours to live, Reeves is left terrified and questioning her own sanity. Don’t miss the first episode of Vertigo Mystery Radio, launching September 10. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$9.99 Theatre Ongoing The Hitchhiker and The American Vertigo Mystery Radio presents the latest in this online radio play series. This ghostly double header is sure to get your heart racing and blood pumping—all from the comfort of your own home! Tune in to hear one set in an old roadside bar and the other on a dark and rainy highway. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$15.99 Visual Art Ongoing Art is a Conversation… What has the Burns Visual Arts Society been up to during this pandemic? The East Side Studio Crawl has gone virtual with 15 short videos capturing the zeitgeist of the collective during this challenging time and answering many of the burning questions of the day. Tune in to find out what’s behind the red door. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Music Ongoing Please Stay This virtual performance explores the complex and important subject of suicide and intends to help destigmatize mental health concerns through words, music, and the beauty of lyrical dance. Mount Royal Kantorei presents Please Stay: An Anthem for Hope and Suicide Prevention by composer Jake Runestad. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Glenbow From Home Bringing you the best of Glenbow online, this local institution is connecting with the community with virtual tours, online collections, educational videos, activity ideas, webinars, and more. It’s even got a hashtag—#GlenbowFromHome—where you can share your own content and new adventures are being released regularly. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Aug. 1, 2020 - Jan. 10, 2021 Threads of Living Memory Drawing on Glenbow’s Inuit textiles collection and loans from across Canada, these objects and artworks are manifestations of the dynamic connections between the makers, the viewers, the land, the spirit world, and future generations of memory makers. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Aug. 17, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021 SNEEK-E-PEEP’N Playful, melancholic, and surreal, Kasia Sosnowski’s ceramic sculptures visually articulate the bodily experience of emotion—unease, anticipation, euphoria. Sosnowski evokes the simultaneous anxiety and frisson of an accidental or uninvited glimpse into a neighbouring window. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE)Free Festival Sep. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8, 2020 Wordfest 25@25 This year’s festival has been re-imagined into a virtual extravaganza featuring 13 never-before-done conversations between 25 of Canada’s most famous and compelling authors between September and December. Featuring Canadian literary superstars Thomas King, Lawrence Hill, Eden Robinson, and many more. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlinePrices Vary 1 2 3 … 5 ⟶ All Contest Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Music Free Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events. Learn More Festival Nov. 19, 2020 - Nov. 29, 2020 GIRAF Animation Festival The Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival celebrates the spirit of independent, underground, and experimental animation—and the 16th annual offering is being held online and on demand for audiences from across Alberta. Learn More Theatre Nov. 20, 2020 - Nov. 27, 2020 Trauma An examination of the recent rash of school shootings through the eyes of the mothers, Hope McIntyre’s Trauma is a digital theatre experience that you won’t want to miss from DIY Theatre. Grab tickets for this season opener today. Learn More Promotion Nov. 1, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 #LoveYYC Month Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during this month-long virtual celebration. This year’s edition showcases unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests, and so much more. Learn More Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Theatre Ongoing The Voice on the Wire A devastating fire on a secluded island leaves Mrs. Geraldine Reeves a widow. When the telephone rings and a voice on the wire warns her that she only has four hours to live, Reeves is left terrified and questioning her own sanity. Don’t miss the first episode of Vertigo Mystery Radio, launching September 10. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$9.99 Theatre Ongoing The Hitchhiker and The American Vertigo Mystery Radio presents the latest in this online radio play series. This ghostly double header is sure to get your heart racing and blood pumping—all from the comfort of your own home! Tune in to hear one set in an old roadside bar and the other on a dark and rainy highway. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$15.99 Visual Art Ongoing Art is a Conversation… What has the Burns Visual Arts Society been up to during this pandemic? The East Side Studio Crawl has gone virtual with 15 short videos capturing the zeitgeist of the collective during this challenging time and answering many of the burning questions of the day. Tune in to find out what’s behind the red door. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Music Ongoing Please Stay This virtual performance explores the complex and important subject of suicide and intends to help destigmatize mental health concerns through words, music, and the beauty of lyrical dance. Mount Royal Kantorei presents Please Stay: An Anthem for Hope and Suicide Prevention by composer Jake Runestad. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Glenbow From Home Bringing you the best of Glenbow online, this local institution is connecting with the community with virtual tours, online collections, educational videos, activity ideas, webinars, and more. It’s even got a hashtag—#GlenbowFromHome—where you can share your own content and new adventures are being released regularly. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Aug. 1, 2020 - Jan. 10, 2021 Threads of Living Memory Drawing on Glenbow’s Inuit textiles collection and loans from across Canada, these objects and artworks are manifestations of the dynamic connections between the makers, the viewers, the land, the spirit world, and future generations of memory makers. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Aug. 17, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021 SNEEK-E-PEEP’N Playful, melancholic, and surreal, Kasia Sosnowski’s ceramic sculptures visually articulate the bodily experience of emotion—unease, anticipation, euphoria. Sosnowski evokes the simultaneous anxiety and frisson of an accidental or uninvited glimpse into a neighbouring window. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE)Free Festival Sep. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8, 2020 Wordfest 25@25 This year’s festival has been re-imagined into a virtual extravaganza featuring 13 never-before-done conversations between 25 of Canada’s most famous and compelling authors between September and December. Featuring Canadian literary superstars Thomas King, Lawrence Hill, Eden Robinson, and many more. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlinePrices Vary 1 2 3 … 5 ⟶ All Contest Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Music Free Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events. Learn More Festival Nov. 19, 2020 - Nov. 29, 2020 GIRAF Animation Festival The Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival celebrates the spirit of independent, underground, and experimental animation—and the 16th annual offering is being held online and on demand for audiences from across Alberta. Learn More Theatre Nov. 20, 2020 - Nov. 27, 2020 Trauma An examination of the recent rash of school shootings through the eyes of the mothers, Hope McIntyre’s Trauma is a digital theatre experience that you won’t want to miss from DIY Theatre. Grab tickets for this season opener today. Learn More Promotion Nov. 1, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 #LoveYYC Month Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during this month-long virtual celebration. This year’s edition showcases unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests, and so much more. Learn More Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Theatre Ongoing The Hitchhiker and The American Vertigo Mystery Radio presents the latest in this online radio play series. This ghostly double header is sure to get your heart racing and blood pumping—all from the comfort of your own home! Tune in to hear one set in an old roadside bar and the other on a dark and rainy highway. See website for detailsLocation: Stream Online$15.99 Visual Art Ongoing Art is a Conversation… What has the Burns Visual Arts Society been up to during this pandemic? The East Side Studio Crawl has gone virtual with 15 short videos capturing the zeitgeist of the collective during this challenging time and answering many of the burning questions of the day. Tune in to find out what’s behind the red door. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Music Ongoing Please Stay This virtual performance explores the complex and important subject of suicide and intends to help destigmatize mental health concerns through words, music, and the beauty of lyrical dance. Mount Royal Kantorei presents Please Stay: An Anthem for Hope and Suicide Prevention by composer Jake Runestad. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Glenbow From Home Bringing you the best of Glenbow online, this local institution is connecting with the community with virtual tours, online collections, educational videos, activity ideas, webinars, and more. It’s even got a hashtag—#GlenbowFromHome—where you can share your own content and new adventures are being released regularly. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Aug. 1, 2020 - Jan. 10, 2021 Threads of Living Memory Drawing on Glenbow’s Inuit textiles collection and loans from across Canada, these objects and artworks are manifestations of the dynamic connections between the makers, the viewers, the land, the spirit world, and future generations of memory makers. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Aug. 17, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021 SNEEK-E-PEEP’N Playful, melancholic, and surreal, Kasia Sosnowski’s ceramic sculptures visually articulate the bodily experience of emotion—unease, anticipation, euphoria. Sosnowski evokes the simultaneous anxiety and frisson of an accidental or uninvited glimpse into a neighbouring window. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE)Free Festival Sep. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8, 2020 Wordfest 25@25 This year’s festival has been re-imagined into a virtual extravaganza featuring 13 never-before-done conversations between 25 of Canada’s most famous and compelling authors between September and December. Featuring Canadian literary superstars Thomas King, Lawrence Hill, Eden Robinson, and many more. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlinePrices Vary 1 2 3 … 5 ⟶ All Contest Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Music Free Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events. Learn More Festival Nov. 19, 2020 - Nov. 29, 2020 GIRAF Animation Festival The Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival celebrates the spirit of independent, underground, and experimental animation—and the 16th annual offering is being held online and on demand for audiences from across Alberta. Learn More Theatre Nov. 20, 2020 - Nov. 27, 2020 Trauma An examination of the recent rash of school shootings through the eyes of the mothers, Hope McIntyre’s Trauma is a digital theatre experience that you won’t want to miss from DIY Theatre. Grab tickets for this season opener today. Learn More Promotion Nov. 1, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 #LoveYYC Month Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during this month-long virtual celebration. This year’s edition showcases unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests, and so much more. Learn More Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Visual Art Ongoing Art is a Conversation… What has the Burns Visual Arts Society been up to during this pandemic? The East Side Studio Crawl has gone virtual with 15 short videos capturing the zeitgeist of the collective during this challenging time and answering many of the burning questions of the day. Tune in to find out what’s behind the red door. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Music Ongoing Please Stay This virtual performance explores the complex and important subject of suicide and intends to help destigmatize mental health concerns through words, music, and the beauty of lyrical dance. Mount Royal Kantorei presents Please Stay: An Anthem for Hope and Suicide Prevention by composer Jake Runestad. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Glenbow From Home Bringing you the best of Glenbow online, this local institution is connecting with the community with virtual tours, online collections, educational videos, activity ideas, webinars, and more. It’s even got a hashtag—#GlenbowFromHome—where you can share your own content and new adventures are being released regularly. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Aug. 1, 2020 - Jan. 10, 2021 Threads of Living Memory Drawing on Glenbow’s Inuit textiles collection and loans from across Canada, these objects and artworks are manifestations of the dynamic connections between the makers, the viewers, the land, the spirit world, and future generations of memory makers. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Aug. 17, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021 SNEEK-E-PEEP’N Playful, melancholic, and surreal, Kasia Sosnowski’s ceramic sculptures visually articulate the bodily experience of emotion—unease, anticipation, euphoria. Sosnowski evokes the simultaneous anxiety and frisson of an accidental or uninvited glimpse into a neighbouring window. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE)Free Festival Sep. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8, 2020 Wordfest 25@25 This year’s festival has been re-imagined into a virtual extravaganza featuring 13 never-before-done conversations between 25 of Canada’s most famous and compelling authors between September and December. Featuring Canadian literary superstars Thomas King, Lawrence Hill, Eden Robinson, and many more. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlinePrices Vary 1 2 3 … 5 ⟶ All Contest Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Music Free Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events. Learn More Festival Nov. 19, 2020 - Nov. 29, 2020 GIRAF Animation Festival The Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival celebrates the spirit of independent, underground, and experimental animation—and the 16th annual offering is being held online and on demand for audiences from across Alberta. Learn More Theatre Nov. 20, 2020 - Nov. 27, 2020 Trauma An examination of the recent rash of school shootings through the eyes of the mothers, Hope McIntyre’s Trauma is a digital theatre experience that you won’t want to miss from DIY Theatre. Grab tickets for this season opener today. Learn More Promotion Nov. 1, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 #LoveYYC Month Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during this month-long virtual celebration. This year’s edition showcases unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests, and so much more. Learn More Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Music Ongoing Please Stay This virtual performance explores the complex and important subject of suicide and intends to help destigmatize mental health concerns through words, music, and the beauty of lyrical dance. Mount Royal Kantorei presents Please Stay: An Anthem for Hope and Suicide Prevention by composer Jake Runestad. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Ongoing Glenbow From Home Bringing you the best of Glenbow online, this local institution is connecting with the community with virtual tours, online collections, educational videos, activity ideas, webinars, and more. It’s even got a hashtag—#GlenbowFromHome—where you can share your own content and new adventures are being released regularly. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Aug. 1, 2020 - Jan. 10, 2021 Threads of Living Memory Drawing on Glenbow’s Inuit textiles collection and loans from across Canada, these objects and artworks are manifestations of the dynamic connections between the makers, the viewers, the land, the spirit world, and future generations of memory makers. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Aug. 17, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021 SNEEK-E-PEEP’N Playful, melancholic, and surreal, Kasia Sosnowski’s ceramic sculptures visually articulate the bodily experience of emotion—unease, anticipation, euphoria. Sosnowski evokes the simultaneous anxiety and frisson of an accidental or uninvited glimpse into a neighbouring window. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE)Free Festival Sep. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8, 2020 Wordfest 25@25 This year’s festival has been re-imagined into a virtual extravaganza featuring 13 never-before-done conversations between 25 of Canada’s most famous and compelling authors between September and December. Featuring Canadian literary superstars Thomas King, Lawrence Hill, Eden Robinson, and many more. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlinePrices Vary 1 2 3 … 5 ⟶ All Contest Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Music Free Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events. Learn More Festival Nov. 19, 2020 - Nov. 29, 2020 GIRAF Animation Festival The Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival celebrates the spirit of independent, underground, and experimental animation—and the 16th annual offering is being held online and on demand for audiences from across Alberta. Learn More Theatre Nov. 20, 2020 - Nov. 27, 2020 Trauma An examination of the recent rash of school shootings through the eyes of the mothers, Hope McIntyre’s Trauma is a digital theatre experience that you won’t want to miss from DIY Theatre. Grab tickets for this season opener today. Learn More Promotion Nov. 1, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 #LoveYYC Month Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during this month-long virtual celebration. This year’s edition showcases unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests, and so much more. Learn More Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Visual Art Ongoing Glenbow From Home Bringing you the best of Glenbow online, this local institution is connecting with the community with virtual tours, online collections, educational videos, activity ideas, webinars, and more. It’s even got a hashtag—#GlenbowFromHome—where you can share your own content and new adventures are being released regularly. See website for detailsLocation: Stream OnlineFree Visual Art Aug. 1, 2020 - Jan. 10, 2021 Threads of Living Memory Drawing on Glenbow’s Inuit textiles collection and loans from across Canada, these objects and artworks are manifestations of the dynamic connections between the makers, the viewers, the land, the spirit world, and future generations of memory makers. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Aug. 17, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021 SNEEK-E-PEEP’N Playful, melancholic, and surreal, Kasia Sosnowski’s ceramic sculptures visually articulate the bodily experience of emotion—unease, anticipation, euphoria. Sosnowski evokes the simultaneous anxiety and frisson of an accidental or uninvited glimpse into a neighbouring window. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE)Free Festival Sep. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8, 2020 Wordfest 25@25 This year’s festival has been re-imagined into a virtual extravaganza featuring 13 never-before-done conversations between 25 of Canada’s most famous and compelling authors between September and December. Featuring Canadian literary superstars Thomas King, Lawrence Hill, Eden Robinson, and many more. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlinePrices Vary 1 2 3 … 5 ⟶ All Contest Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Music Free Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events. Learn More Festival Nov. 19, 2020 - Nov. 29, 2020 GIRAF Animation Festival The Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival celebrates the spirit of independent, underground, and experimental animation—and the 16th annual offering is being held online and on demand for audiences from across Alberta. Learn More Theatre Nov. 20, 2020 - Nov. 27, 2020 Trauma An examination of the recent rash of school shootings through the eyes of the mothers, Hope McIntyre’s Trauma is a digital theatre experience that you won’t want to miss from DIY Theatre. Grab tickets for this season opener today. Learn More Promotion Nov. 1, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 #LoveYYC Month Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during this month-long virtual celebration. This year’s edition showcases unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests, and so much more. Learn More Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Visual Art Aug. 1, 2020 - Jan. 10, 2021 Threads of Living Memory Drawing on Glenbow’s Inuit textiles collection and loans from across Canada, these objects and artworks are manifestations of the dynamic connections between the makers, the viewers, the land, the spirit world, and future generations of memory makers. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)With Admission Visual Art Aug. 17, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021 SNEEK-E-PEEP’N Playful, melancholic, and surreal, Kasia Sosnowski’s ceramic sculptures visually articulate the bodily experience of emotion—unease, anticipation, euphoria. Sosnowski evokes the simultaneous anxiety and frisson of an accidental or uninvited glimpse into a neighbouring window. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE)Free Festival Sep. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8, 2020 Wordfest 25@25 This year’s festival has been re-imagined into a virtual extravaganza featuring 13 never-before-done conversations between 25 of Canada’s most famous and compelling authors between September and December. Featuring Canadian literary superstars Thomas King, Lawrence Hill, Eden Robinson, and many more. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlinePrices Vary 1 2 3 … 5 ⟶ All Contest Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Music Free Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events. Learn More Festival Nov. 19, 2020 - Nov. 29, 2020 GIRAF Animation Festival The Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival celebrates the spirit of independent, underground, and experimental animation—and the 16th annual offering is being held online and on demand for audiences from across Alberta. Learn More Theatre Nov. 20, 2020 - Nov. 27, 2020 Trauma An examination of the recent rash of school shootings through the eyes of the mothers, Hope McIntyre’s Trauma is a digital theatre experience that you won’t want to miss from DIY Theatre. Grab tickets for this season opener today. Learn More Promotion Nov. 1, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 #LoveYYC Month Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during this month-long virtual celebration. This year’s edition showcases unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests, and so much more. Learn More Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Visual Art Aug. 17, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021 SNEEK-E-PEEP’N Playful, melancholic, and surreal, Kasia Sosnowski’s ceramic sculptures visually articulate the bodily experience of emotion—unease, anticipation, euphoria. Sosnowski evokes the simultaneous anxiety and frisson of an accidental or uninvited glimpse into a neighbouring window. See website for gallery hoursLocation: Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE)Free Festival Sep. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8, 2020 Wordfest 25@25 This year’s festival has been re-imagined into a virtual extravaganza featuring 13 never-before-done conversations between 25 of Canada’s most famous and compelling authors between September and December. Featuring Canadian literary superstars Thomas King, Lawrence Hill, Eden Robinson, and many more. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlinePrices Vary 1 2 3 … 5 ⟶ All Contest Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Music Free Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events. Learn More Festival Nov. 19, 2020 - Nov. 29, 2020 GIRAF Animation Festival The Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival celebrates the spirit of independent, underground, and experimental animation—and the 16th annual offering is being held online and on demand for audiences from across Alberta. Learn More Theatre Nov. 20, 2020 - Nov. 27, 2020 Trauma An examination of the recent rash of school shootings through the eyes of the mothers, Hope McIntyre’s Trauma is a digital theatre experience that you won’t want to miss from DIY Theatre. Grab tickets for this season opener today. Learn More Promotion Nov. 1, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 #LoveYYC Month Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during this month-long virtual celebration. This year’s edition showcases unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests, and so much more. Learn More Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Festival Sep. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8, 2020 Wordfest 25@25 This year’s festival has been re-imagined into a virtual extravaganza featuring 13 never-before-done conversations between 25 of Canada’s most famous and compelling authors between September and December. Featuring Canadian literary superstars Thomas King, Lawrence Hill, Eden Robinson, and many more. See website for scheduleLocation: Stream OnlinePrices Vary 1 2 3 … 5 ⟶
Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events. Learn More Festival Nov. 19, 2020 - Nov. 29, 2020 GIRAF Animation Festival The Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival celebrates the spirit of independent, underground, and experimental animation—and the 16th annual offering is being held online and on demand for audiences from across Alberta. Learn More Theatre Nov. 20, 2020 - Nov. 27, 2020 Trauma An examination of the recent rash of school shootings through the eyes of the mothers, Hope McIntyre’s Trauma is a digital theatre experience that you won’t want to miss from DIY Theatre. Grab tickets for this season opener today. Learn More Promotion Nov. 1, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 #LoveYYC Month Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during this month-long virtual celebration. This year’s edition showcases unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests, and so much more. Learn More Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Festival Nov. 19, 2020 - Nov. 29, 2020 GIRAF Animation Festival The Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival celebrates the spirit of independent, underground, and experimental animation—and the 16th annual offering is being held online and on demand for audiences from across Alberta. Learn More Theatre Nov. 20, 2020 - Nov. 27, 2020 Trauma An examination of the recent rash of school shootings through the eyes of the mothers, Hope McIntyre’s Trauma is a digital theatre experience that you won’t want to miss from DIY Theatre. Grab tickets for this season opener today. Learn More Promotion Nov. 1, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 #LoveYYC Month Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during this month-long virtual celebration. This year’s edition showcases unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests, and so much more. Learn More Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Theatre Nov. 20, 2020 - Nov. 27, 2020 Trauma An examination of the recent rash of school shootings through the eyes of the mothers, Hope McIntyre’s Trauma is a digital theatre experience that you won’t want to miss from DIY Theatre. Grab tickets for this season opener today. Learn More Promotion Nov. 1, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 #LoveYYC Month Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during this month-long virtual celebration. This year’s edition showcases unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests, and so much more. Learn More Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Promotion Nov. 1, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 #LoveYYC Month Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during this month-long virtual celebration. This year’s edition showcases unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests, and so much more. Learn More Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Theatre Oct. 4, 2020 - Oct. 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Learn More Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Music Oct. 3, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Learn More Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Festival Sep. 24, 2020 - Oct. 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Learn More Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More
Theatre Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Learn More
