Event Directory Search for upcoming events Picks and Previews Plan ahead to check out these not-to-be-missed events All Theatre Dance Music Film & Media Visual Art Literary Festival Promotion Free Free A piece on display in Keith Dalgleish’s A Word On A Wing | Image: Courtesy of Ruberto Ostberg Gallery May 1, 2019 - May 7, 2019 Free This Week Go behind-the-scenes with Jane’s Walk, artist talks, and staged readings Location Various Venues Price Free The first week of May in Calgary brings a mixed bag of free activities for you to check out. From a fun concert from ProArts to all the tours you can handle with Jane’s Walk, there really is something for everyone. ProArts Presents Frank Lynch May 1, 2019, 12:10 – 12:50pm Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 1st St. SE) Free admission Frank Lynch received his music training in Toronto, at St. Michael’s Choir School, the Royal Conservatory, and the University of Toronto. Hear Lynch play a little of every style, from Chopin to Cole Porter. He will even explain who really invented Boogie Woogie and how Mozart was robbed. proartssociety.ca Mini Masters May 2, 2019, 11:00 – 11:45am Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE) Free admission, registration required Calling Calgary’s newest contemporaries! Join the Esker Foundation on the first Thursday of every month for a hands-on art class. Parents and guardians are invited to bring their little ones, ages two to five, to explore art making in this fun and social program. All are welcome to participate, just dress for mess. eventbrite.ca Free First Thursday Nights May 2, 2019, 5:00pm – 9:00pm Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE) Free admission Get into Glenbow without paying a dime—this is a great chance to check out popular exhibitions for free including Christian Dior, Meryl McMaster: Confluence, and Chris Cran: At Play before they close at the start of June! facebook.com Loft 112 Celebrates Five Years Art Show May 2, 2019, 6:00 – 9:30pm Loft 112 (112, 535 8th Ave. SE) Free admission Marking a huge milestone, join Loft 112 for this exhbition featuring creators who have had shows over its first five years. And what celebration would be complete without cake? Swing by this opening reception. facebook.com Bring the Baby Art Tour & Tummy Time May 3, 2019, 12:00pm Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE) Free admission, registration recommended A relaxed, social tour, bring your baby to the Esker Foundation and have tot-friendly fun while discussing the exhibitions. This program starts with a casual half-hour tour of the current exhibitions, followed by a half-hour of tummy time social fun for both baby and guardian! eventbrite.ca Nvrlnd Open House May 3, 2019, 5:00pm – 9:00pm Nvrlnd (1048 21 Ave. SE) Free admission Nvrlnd is opening to the public on the first Friday of every month. An artist-driven collective, it’s a great chance to have a wander through the halls, explore the space, and meet the resident artists to see what they are creating. facebook.com States of Transcendence with Elizabeth Diggon May 3, 2019, 7:00 – 8:00pm Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE) Free admission, registration recommended Neil Campbell and Jeremy Shaw explore transcendence, psychedelia, and altered states of mind through vastly different materials and formal strategies. Join Elizabeth Diggon, Esker’s Assistant Curator, on this conversational tour. eventbrite.ca TC Out Loud #6 May 3, 2019, 7:30 – 10:30pm Theatre Calgary Rehearsal Hall, Arts Commons Free admission, registration required With three new pieces from local writers, read by local actors, alongside a new work by an established playwright, the final TC Out Loud for the season features guest writer, Michaela Jeffery. Interested in attending? RSVP by emailing jturk@theatrecalgary.com. facebook.com A Word On A Wing Opening Reception May 3 & 4, 2019 Ruberto Ostberg Gallery (2108 18th St. NW) Free admission Keith Dalgleish’s colourful paintings are fresh and immediate, with loose brush strokes and challenging compositions. These individual portraits of small songbirds might seem fragile at first glance but are often strong and confident. Check out the show at one of its receptions from 5:00 to 9:00pm on May 3 or 2:00 to 5:00pm on May 4. ruberto-ostberg.com Jane’s Walk Calgary May 3 – 5, 2019 Multiple locations Free admission Be part of this global festival of free neighbourhood walking tours. No registration is required, simply find a walk that interests you and show up. With citizen-led tours inspired by urbanist and activist Jane Jacobs, the weekend offers participants a chance to explore and connect. janeswalk.calgaryfoundation.org Passionate Painters Art Group Show May 4, 2019, 10:00am – 5:00pm Country Hills Golf Club (1334 Country Hills Blvd. NW) Free admission Join 10 local artists and check out this spring art show. With a wide variety of work available for both viewing and purchase, you’re sure to find a treasure or two. There are even free art cards for the first 100 visitors. facebook.com Spring Fling May 4, 2019, 12:00pm – 6:00pm Workshop Studios (2501 Alyth Rd. SE) Free admission Welcome warmer weather with Workshop Studios and check out this artist market in support of the Calgary Humane Society. There are even open studios, a silent auction, plant swap, mini-workshops, and more. facebook.com Ecstatic Dance with Marie-Claire O’Donoghue May 5, 2019, 9:30 – 11:00am Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE) Free admission, registration recommended When was the last time you gave yourself permission to just dance without judgement, expectation, or wanting to look a certain way? Ecstatic Dance creates a setting for you to let go of your daily structured movement patterning, and let your body speak through dance. All ages and experience are levels welcome. Adult accompaniment required for children under 16. Be sure to dress appropriately to move. eventbrite.ca Spring Pottery Market May 5, 2019, 10:00am – 4:00pm Triwood Community Association (2244 Chicoutimi Dr. NW) Free admission Come out and support the Mount Pleasant Potters’ Guild at its annual spring pottery market. Featuring a huge selection of unique, hand-made functional and decorative pottery at excellent prices, find works from over 30 members. Be sure to come early for the best selection. calgarypottery.com