Events Calendar Search for upcoming events around the city Picks and Previews Plan ahead to check out these not-to-be-missed events Search × Search Events Event Type All Types Dance Family Festival Film & Media Free Literary Music Talk Theatre Visual Art Workshop Where All Venues Facebook Live Glenbow Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons Online Project Space, Esker Foundation Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Stage West Calgary Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre Via Phone Vimeo Live YouTube Live When All Upcoming Today Tomorrow This Week This Month Next Month Add Custom Date Range Search Events Reset Fields Date Range Today Tomorrow This Week This Month Next Month All Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Workshop Music Free Family Talk Literary March 22, 2020 - April 12, 2020 Story Calls Storytelling Alberta is offering a diversion from your pandemic woes. Its talented storytellers will tell five- to 10-minute stories by phone for free. Send your name, phone number, email address, type of story you’d like to hear to hear as well as your date and time preferences to storytellingalberta@gmail.com. See website for detailsLocation: Via PhoneFree Literary April 9, 2020 Wordfest Online Happy Hour Join Wordfest for a happy hour event with Yukon-based journalist Eva Holland to celebrate her new book Nerve: A Personal Journey Through The Science of Fear. Pour yourself one of your favourite libations and tune into this conversation hosted by Christina Frangou. Showtime: 5:30pmLocation: Facebook LiveFree Literary April 16, 2020 Wordfest Online Happy Hour Join in for Wordfest’s third happy hour conversation—this time including a special musical performance by the multitalented Vivek Shraya. Learn about her new book The Subtweet, pour yourself your favourite libation, and tune in. You don’t even need a Facebook account to watch. Showtime: 5:30pmLocation: Facebook LiveFree All Contest Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Music Free Festival Oct. 14, 2019 - Oct. 23, 2019 The Imaginairium Calling all book nerds, literary lovers, and fans of all things wordy. Here’s your chance to dive into Calgary’s liveliest celebration of authors and ideas. Featuring 71 authors, The Imaginairium by Wordfest is sure to be a breath of fresh air. Learn More Festival April 6, 2019 - April 13, 2019 Timely Tasty Talks Did you know that Wordfest has an awesome April festival? Get out of the house and expand your mind with Timely Tasty Talks. The week-long lineup features authors Jason Logan, Yasuko Thanh, and many more. Learn More Literary March 21, 2019 Dick Lit’s Trivia Night Prove you’re the smartest person in the library join Wordfest as Calgary’s most guilt-free trivia competition returns. It’s your chance to win big-league bragging rights and tasty beverages. All trivia questions are loosely inspired by the work Kevin Kent. Learn More Literary March 14, 2019 Election Deep Dive Offering a fresh perspective on the upcoming provincial election, join Wordfest as it co-presents this stellar lineup, all of whom exemplify Alberta Views magazine’s trademark intellectual rigour. The event includes an audience Q&A. Learn More Literary March 6, 2019 Eileen Myles An evening with renowned poet, novelist, public talker, and journalist, Eileen Myles joins Wordfest for an on-stage interview and audience Q&A hosted by Shelley Youngblut. The event is followed by a book signing. Learn More Literary Feb. 27, 2019 We’ve Read This Have a great chat about what you’ve read with an equally engaged group of book lovers and join Wordfest for its monthly book club. This February, read The Immortalists and take part in the conversation. Learn More Literary Feb. 21, 2019 Election Deep Dive Offering a fresh perspective on the upcoming provincial election, join Wordfest as it co-presents this stellar lineup, all of whom exemplify Alberta Views magazine’s trademark intellectual rigour. The event includes an audience Q&A. Learn More Literary Feb. 20, 2019 Doug Saunders Join the Centre for Newcomers and Wordfest to celebrate the launch of the 30th Anniversary Legacy Gift to the Community featuring an unforgettable conversation with Doug Saunders, author of Maximum Canada. 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
Literary March 22, 2020 - April 12, 2020 Story Calls Storytelling Alberta is offering a diversion from your pandemic woes. Its talented storytellers will tell five- to 10-minute stories by phone for free. Send your name, phone number, email address, type of story you’d like to hear to hear as well as your date and time preferences to storytellingalberta@gmail.com. See website for detailsLocation: Via PhoneFree Literary April 9, 2020 Wordfest Online Happy Hour Join Wordfest for a happy hour event with Yukon-based journalist Eva Holland to celebrate her new book Nerve: A Personal Journey Through The Science of Fear. Pour yourself one of your favourite libations and tune into this conversation hosted by Christina Frangou. Showtime: 5:30pmLocation: Facebook LiveFree Literary April 16, 2020 Wordfest Online Happy Hour Join in for Wordfest’s third happy hour conversation—this time including a special musical performance by the multitalented Vivek Shraya. Learn about her new book The Subtweet, pour yourself your favourite libation, and tune in. You don’t even need a Facebook account to watch. Showtime: 5:30pmLocation: Facebook LiveFree All Contest Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Music Free Festival Oct. 14, 2019 - Oct. 23, 2019 The Imaginairium Calling all book nerds, literary lovers, and fans of all things wordy. Here’s your chance to dive into Calgary’s liveliest celebration of authors and ideas. Featuring 71 authors, The Imaginairium by Wordfest is sure to be a breath of fresh air. Learn More Festival April 6, 2019 - April 13, 2019 Timely Tasty Talks Did you know that Wordfest has an awesome April festival? Get out of the house and expand your mind with Timely Tasty Talks. The week-long lineup features authors Jason Logan, Yasuko Thanh, and many more. Learn More Literary March 21, 2019 Dick Lit’s Trivia Night Prove you’re the smartest person in the library join Wordfest as Calgary’s most guilt-free trivia competition returns. It’s your chance to win big-league bragging rights and tasty beverages. All trivia questions are loosely inspired by the work Kevin Kent. Learn More Literary March 14, 2019 Election Deep Dive Offering a fresh perspective on the upcoming provincial election, join Wordfest as it co-presents this stellar lineup, all of whom exemplify Alberta Views magazine’s trademark intellectual rigour. The event includes an audience Q&A. Learn More Literary March 6, 2019 Eileen Myles An evening with renowned poet, novelist, public talker, and journalist, Eileen Myles joins Wordfest for an on-stage interview and audience Q&A hosted by Shelley Youngblut. The event is followed by a book signing. Learn More Literary Feb. 27, 2019 We’ve Read This Have a great chat about what you’ve read with an equally engaged group of book lovers and join Wordfest for its monthly book club. This February, read The Immortalists and take part in the conversation. Learn More Literary Feb. 21, 2019 Election Deep Dive Offering a fresh perspective on the upcoming provincial election, join Wordfest as it co-presents this stellar lineup, all of whom exemplify Alberta Views magazine’s trademark intellectual rigour. The event includes an audience Q&A. Learn More Literary Feb. 20, 2019 Doug Saunders Join the Centre for Newcomers and Wordfest to celebrate the launch of the 30th Anniversary Legacy Gift to the Community featuring an unforgettable conversation with Doug Saunders, author of Maximum Canada. 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
Literary April 9, 2020 Wordfest Online Happy Hour Join Wordfest for a happy hour event with Yukon-based journalist Eva Holland to celebrate her new book Nerve: A Personal Journey Through The Science of Fear. Pour yourself one of your favourite libations and tune into this conversation hosted by Christina Frangou. Showtime: 5:30pmLocation: Facebook LiveFree Literary April 16, 2020 Wordfest Online Happy Hour Join in for Wordfest’s third happy hour conversation—this time including a special musical performance by the multitalented Vivek Shraya. Learn about her new book The Subtweet, pour yourself your favourite libation, and tune in. You don’t even need a Facebook account to watch. Showtime: 5:30pmLocation: Facebook LiveFree All Contest Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Music Free Festival Oct. 14, 2019 - Oct. 23, 2019 The Imaginairium Calling all book nerds, literary lovers, and fans of all things wordy. Here’s your chance to dive into Calgary’s liveliest celebration of authors and ideas. Featuring 71 authors, The Imaginairium by Wordfest is sure to be a breath of fresh air. Learn More Festival April 6, 2019 - April 13, 2019 Timely Tasty Talks Did you know that Wordfest has an awesome April festival? Get out of the house and expand your mind with Timely Tasty Talks. The week-long lineup features authors Jason Logan, Yasuko Thanh, and many more. Learn More Literary March 21, 2019 Dick Lit’s Trivia Night Prove you’re the smartest person in the library join Wordfest as Calgary’s most guilt-free trivia competition returns. It’s your chance to win big-league bragging rights and tasty beverages. All trivia questions are loosely inspired by the work Kevin Kent. Learn More Literary March 14, 2019 Election Deep Dive Offering a fresh perspective on the upcoming provincial election, join Wordfest as it co-presents this stellar lineup, all of whom exemplify Alberta Views magazine’s trademark intellectual rigour. The event includes an audience Q&A. Learn More Literary March 6, 2019 Eileen Myles An evening with renowned poet, novelist, public talker, and journalist, Eileen Myles joins Wordfest for an on-stage interview and audience Q&A hosted by Shelley Youngblut. The event is followed by a book signing. Learn More Literary Feb. 27, 2019 We’ve Read This Have a great chat about what you’ve read with an equally engaged group of book lovers and join Wordfest for its monthly book club. This February, read The Immortalists and take part in the conversation. Learn More Literary Feb. 21, 2019 Election Deep Dive Offering a fresh perspective on the upcoming provincial election, join Wordfest as it co-presents this stellar lineup, all of whom exemplify Alberta Views magazine’s trademark intellectual rigour. The event includes an audience Q&A. Learn More Literary Feb. 20, 2019 Doug Saunders Join the Centre for Newcomers and Wordfest to celebrate the launch of the 30th Anniversary Legacy Gift to the Community featuring an unforgettable conversation with Doug Saunders, author of Maximum Canada. 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
Literary April 16, 2020 Wordfest Online Happy Hour Join in for Wordfest’s third happy hour conversation—this time including a special musical performance by the multitalented Vivek Shraya. Learn about her new book The Subtweet, pour yourself your favourite libation, and tune in. You don’t even need a Facebook account to watch. Showtime: 5:30pmLocation: Facebook LiveFree
Festival Oct. 14, 2019 - Oct. 23, 2019 The Imaginairium Calling all book nerds, literary lovers, and fans of all things wordy. Here’s your chance to dive into Calgary’s liveliest celebration of authors and ideas. Featuring 71 authors, The Imaginairium by Wordfest is sure to be a breath of fresh air. Learn More Festival April 6, 2019 - April 13, 2019 Timely Tasty Talks Did you know that Wordfest has an awesome April festival? Get out of the house and expand your mind with Timely Tasty Talks. The week-long lineup features authors Jason Logan, Yasuko Thanh, and many more. Learn More Literary March 21, 2019 Dick Lit’s Trivia Night Prove you’re the smartest person in the library join Wordfest as Calgary’s most guilt-free trivia competition returns. It’s your chance to win big-league bragging rights and tasty beverages. All trivia questions are loosely inspired by the work Kevin Kent. Learn More Literary March 14, 2019 Election Deep Dive Offering a fresh perspective on the upcoming provincial election, join Wordfest as it co-presents this stellar lineup, all of whom exemplify Alberta Views magazine’s trademark intellectual rigour. The event includes an audience Q&A. Learn More Literary March 6, 2019 Eileen Myles An evening with renowned poet, novelist, public talker, and journalist, Eileen Myles joins Wordfest for an on-stage interview and audience Q&A hosted by Shelley Youngblut. The event is followed by a book signing. Learn More Literary Feb. 27, 2019 We’ve Read This Have a great chat about what you’ve read with an equally engaged group of book lovers and join Wordfest for its monthly book club. This February, read The Immortalists and take part in the conversation. Learn More Literary Feb. 21, 2019 Election Deep Dive Offering a fresh perspective on the upcoming provincial election, join Wordfest as it co-presents this stellar lineup, all of whom exemplify Alberta Views magazine’s trademark intellectual rigour. The event includes an audience Q&A. Learn More Literary Feb. 20, 2019 Doug Saunders Join the Centre for Newcomers and Wordfest to celebrate the launch of the 30th Anniversary Legacy Gift to the Community featuring an unforgettable conversation with Doug Saunders, author of Maximum Canada. 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 April 6, 2019 - April 13, 2019 Timely Tasty Talks Did you know that Wordfest has an awesome April festival? Get out of the house and expand your mind with Timely Tasty Talks. The week-long lineup features authors Jason Logan, Yasuko Thanh, and many more. Learn More Literary March 21, 2019 Dick Lit’s Trivia Night Prove you’re the smartest person in the library join Wordfest as Calgary’s most guilt-free trivia competition returns. It’s your chance to win big-league bragging rights and tasty beverages. All trivia questions are loosely inspired by the work Kevin Kent. Learn More Literary March 14, 2019 Election Deep Dive Offering a fresh perspective on the upcoming provincial election, join Wordfest as it co-presents this stellar lineup, all of whom exemplify Alberta Views magazine’s trademark intellectual rigour. The event includes an audience Q&A. Learn More Literary March 6, 2019 Eileen Myles An evening with renowned poet, novelist, public talker, and journalist, Eileen Myles joins Wordfest for an on-stage interview and audience Q&A hosted by Shelley Youngblut. The event is followed by a book signing. Learn More Literary Feb. 27, 2019 We’ve Read This Have a great chat about what you’ve read with an equally engaged group of book lovers and join Wordfest for its monthly book club. This February, read The Immortalists and take part in the conversation. Learn More Literary Feb. 21, 2019 Election Deep Dive Offering a fresh perspective on the upcoming provincial election, join Wordfest as it co-presents this stellar lineup, all of whom exemplify Alberta Views magazine’s trademark intellectual rigour. The event includes an audience Q&A. Learn More Literary Feb. 20, 2019 Doug Saunders Join the Centre for Newcomers and Wordfest to celebrate the launch of the 30th Anniversary Legacy Gift to the Community featuring an unforgettable conversation with Doug Saunders, author of Maximum Canada. 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
Literary March 21, 2019 Dick Lit’s Trivia Night Prove you’re the smartest person in the library join Wordfest as Calgary’s most guilt-free trivia competition returns. It’s your chance to win big-league bragging rights and tasty beverages. All trivia questions are loosely inspired by the work Kevin Kent. Learn More Literary March 14, 2019 Election Deep Dive Offering a fresh perspective on the upcoming provincial election, join Wordfest as it co-presents this stellar lineup, all of whom exemplify Alberta Views magazine’s trademark intellectual rigour. The event includes an audience Q&A. Learn More Literary March 6, 2019 Eileen Myles An evening with renowned poet, novelist, public talker, and journalist, Eileen Myles joins Wordfest for an on-stage interview and audience Q&A hosted by Shelley Youngblut. The event is followed by a book signing. Learn More Literary Feb. 27, 2019 We’ve Read This Have a great chat about what you’ve read with an equally engaged group of book lovers and join Wordfest for its monthly book club. This February, read The Immortalists and take part in the conversation. Learn More Literary Feb. 21, 2019 Election Deep Dive Offering a fresh perspective on the upcoming provincial election, join Wordfest as it co-presents this stellar lineup, all of whom exemplify Alberta Views magazine’s trademark intellectual rigour. The event includes an audience Q&A. Learn More Literary Feb. 20, 2019 Doug Saunders Join the Centre for Newcomers and Wordfest to celebrate the launch of the 30th Anniversary Legacy Gift to the Community featuring an unforgettable conversation with Doug Saunders, author of Maximum Canada. 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
Literary March 14, 2019 Election Deep Dive Offering a fresh perspective on the upcoming provincial election, join Wordfest as it co-presents this stellar lineup, all of whom exemplify Alberta Views magazine’s trademark intellectual rigour. The event includes an audience Q&A. Learn More Literary March 6, 2019 Eileen Myles An evening with renowned poet, novelist, public talker, and journalist, Eileen Myles joins Wordfest for an on-stage interview and audience Q&A hosted by Shelley Youngblut. The event is followed by a book signing. Learn More Literary Feb. 27, 2019 We’ve Read This Have a great chat about what you’ve read with an equally engaged group of book lovers and join Wordfest for its monthly book club. This February, read The Immortalists and take part in the conversation. Learn More Literary Feb. 21, 2019 Election Deep Dive Offering a fresh perspective on the upcoming provincial election, join Wordfest as it co-presents this stellar lineup, all of whom exemplify Alberta Views magazine’s trademark intellectual rigour. The event includes an audience Q&A. Learn More Literary Feb. 20, 2019 Doug Saunders Join the Centre for Newcomers and Wordfest to celebrate the launch of the 30th Anniversary Legacy Gift to the Community featuring an unforgettable conversation with Doug Saunders, author of Maximum Canada. 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
Literary March 6, 2019 Eileen Myles An evening with renowned poet, novelist, public talker, and journalist, Eileen Myles joins Wordfest for an on-stage interview and audience Q&A hosted by Shelley Youngblut. The event is followed by a book signing. Learn More Literary Feb. 27, 2019 We’ve Read This Have a great chat about what you’ve read with an equally engaged group of book lovers and join Wordfest for its monthly book club. This February, read The Immortalists and take part in the conversation. Learn More Literary Feb. 21, 2019 Election Deep Dive Offering a fresh perspective on the upcoming provincial election, join Wordfest as it co-presents this stellar lineup, all of whom exemplify Alberta Views magazine’s trademark intellectual rigour. The event includes an audience Q&A. Learn More Literary Feb. 20, 2019 Doug Saunders Join the Centre for Newcomers and Wordfest to celebrate the launch of the 30th Anniversary Legacy Gift to the Community featuring an unforgettable conversation with Doug Saunders, author of Maximum Canada. 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
Literary Feb. 27, 2019 We’ve Read This Have a great chat about what you’ve read with an equally engaged group of book lovers and join Wordfest for its monthly book club. This February, read The Immortalists and take part in the conversation. Learn More Literary Feb. 21, 2019 Election Deep Dive Offering a fresh perspective on the upcoming provincial election, join Wordfest as it co-presents this stellar lineup, all of whom exemplify Alberta Views magazine’s trademark intellectual rigour. The event includes an audience Q&A. Learn More Literary Feb. 20, 2019 Doug Saunders Join the Centre for Newcomers and Wordfest to celebrate the launch of the 30th Anniversary Legacy Gift to the Community featuring an unforgettable conversation with Doug Saunders, author of Maximum Canada. 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
Literary Feb. 21, 2019 Election Deep Dive Offering a fresh perspective on the upcoming provincial election, join Wordfest as it co-presents this stellar lineup, all of whom exemplify Alberta Views magazine’s trademark intellectual rigour. The event includes an audience Q&A. Learn More Literary Feb. 20, 2019 Doug Saunders Join the Centre for Newcomers and Wordfest to celebrate the launch of the 30th Anniversary Legacy Gift to the Community featuring an unforgettable conversation with Doug Saunders, author of Maximum Canada. Learn More
Literary Feb. 20, 2019 Doug Saunders Join the Centre for Newcomers and Wordfest to celebrate the launch of the 30th Anniversary Legacy Gift to the Community featuring an unforgettable conversation with Doug Saunders, author of Maximum Canada. Learn More
