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 Go for a drive with The Most Beautiful Art Tour in Alberta and visit the Lineham House Galleries | Photo: Courtesy of the Leighton Art Centre Sep. 25, 2019 - Oct. 1, 2019 Free This Week A new season and a new month, this week brings a refreshing lineup of events Amy Jo Espetveidt Location Various Venues Price Free Another week, another season, another month, and Calgary’s arts community continues to shine. With the return of Alberta Culture Days, Doors Open Calgary, and so much more to check out, there’s tons of free events to explore. Grab your calendar and start planning! MAPL Jazz Ensemble September 25, 2019, 12:00 – 12:50pm Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 1st St. SE) Free admission MAPL Quintet is a Calgary-based jazz group with pianist Andrea Petrity and saxophonist/clarinetist Frank Rackow giving songs by artists such as Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, kd lang, and Bruce Cockburn, a fresh, jazzy twist. proartssociety.ca Dr. Gregory Cajete September 25, 2019, 3:00 – 5:00pm Taylor Family Digital Library, University of Calgary (410 University Ct. NW) Free admission, registration required The University of Calgary’s Indigenous Strategy—ii’ taa’poh’to’p—presents its 2019/20 Indigenous Knowledge Public Lecture Series, welcoming thought-provoking Indigenous thinkers across all disciplines and honouring UCalgary’s commitment to truth and reconciliation. Join Dr. Gregory Cajete as he shares Indigenous Science Education: A Foundation for Sustainable Education and Community. go.ucalgary.ca Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation Inaugural Networking Event September 26, 2019, 5:00 – 7:30pm BMO Room, Central Library (800 3rd St. SE) Free admission Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation’s inaugural networking event explores a place where immigrant artists feel free to create and display their works in an environment that fosters support, inclusion, and diversity of expression. This evening includes an exhibition of art, as well as a spoken word performance. icaionline.org Panel Discussion & Opening Reception September 26, 2019, 5:00 – 9:00pm Contemporary Calgary (701 11th St. SW) Free admission, registration required Join WATERSHED+ lead artists Sans façon, along with all five DE Lab artists, for an intimate and illuminating discussion, delving into the history and creation of the project, and the artists’ experiences working within the city of Calgary. eventbrite.ca Truth, Touch and Time September 26, 2019, 7:00 – 8:30pm Memorial Park Library (1221 2nd St. SW) Free admission Renowned Calgary physician, Dr. Ted Jablonski, transforms his personal and medical experiences into poems, articles, and short stories in this beautifully crafted collection. Join the author for anecdotes, insights, and readings at this free, casual, and family-friendly event. events.calgarypubliclibrary.com Against Death Anthology September 26, 2019, 7:00 – 9:00pm Shelf Life Books (1302 4th St. SW) Free admission The Calgary launch of Against Death: 35 Essays on Living features readings by Elee Kraljii Gardiner, Nikki Reimer, and guests. Against Death articulates the personal experiences, utilizing fresh and inventive language to represent what “magical thinking” proposes. facebook.com Art, Music and Wellbeing September 27, 2019, 5:30 – 9:00pm RGO Treehouse, cSPACE King Edward (1721 29th Ave. SW) Free admission This community outreach event brings together two engaging presentations on research linking creativity and wellness. Be sure to check out Music for Mental Health, a talk by Jennifer Buchanan, and Prescriptions for Art by Dick Averns. Promoting well-being through artistic programming and creative peer support for anyone touched by mood disorders, attendees can share their own insight by contributing personal narratives in either of the Q&A sessions. eventbrite.com Fall Exhibitions Launch September 27, 2019, 6:00 – 10:00pm Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE) Free admission Join the Esker Foundation to celebrate the launch of its fall exhibitions—Jeffrey Gibson’s Time Carriers and Nep Sidhu’s Divine of Form, Formed in the Divine (Medicine for a Nightmare)—alongside Kablusiak’s Qiniqtuaq in the project space. facebook.com Atsiniiksisstsii September 27, 2019, 7:00 – 9:00pm Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE) Free admission This edition of the AlterNATIVE Indigenous Film Series features Intertribal Series, a documentary by Trevor Solway, and performances by Bebe Buckskin, Wyatt C. Louis, and DJ BLKFT. Curated by Curtis Running Rabbit-Lefthand, don’t miss this awesome evening of Indigenous art, part of Alberta Culture Days. emmedia.ca Calgary Jazz Orchestra September 27 & 28, 2019 St. Stephen’s Anglican Church (1121 14th Ave. SW) Free admission Enjoy an interactive experience with the Calgary Jazz Orchestra during Alberta Culture Days. Events range from masterclasses, a dance party for kids, an instrument petting zoo, and three different concerts. facebook.com Alberta Escape Artists Fine Art Show & Sale September 27 & 28, 2019 Uplands Recreational Centre (20 Hawkside Rd. NW) Free admission With work by Janet B. Armstrong, Bev Bladon, Marty Cochrane, Linda Fundytus, Jeff MacKenzie, Anne McGilvary, Karen Pedersen, Sue Penry, Laura Procunier, Sandy Rogers, and Barb Scott, join Alberta Escape Artists for this show and sale. facebook.com Iinii September 27 & 28, 2019 containR Art Park (1020 2nd Ave. NW) Free admission An honouring of the buffalo of Sunnyside in Mohkinstsis for Alberta Culture Days, celebrate the Iinii by creating beautiful lanterns to carry in procession, watching films, sharing in song, dance, and story, and explore the history of this land. facebook.com Alberta Culture Days September 27 – 29, 2019 Various venues Free admission Alberta Culture Days began in 2008 as a one-day event to recognize the value of Alberta’s arts and cultural communities. Since then, it has expanded into a vibrant, three-day, province-wide celebration that has helped inspire the creation of Culture Days—a pan-Canadian movement to raise awareness, accessibility, participation, and engagement of all Canadians in arts and culture. With tons of activities taking place, it’s a great chance to explore the community. culturedays.ca The Most Beautiful Art Tour in Alberta September 27 – 29, 2019 Various venues Free admission You are invited to join in and come for a tour of the galleries and private studios located in the stunningly beautiful foothills of southern Alberta! Celebrating Alberta Culture Days with open houses at participating artist studios alongside special events and activities at the galleries, go for a cruise this September. themostbeautifularttourinalberta.com From the Easel Art Show & Sale September 28, 2019, 9:30am – 4:00pm Willow Ridge Community Association (680 Acadia Dr. SE) Free admission From the Easel is a collective of Calgary artists who have come together through classes with Loretta Secord. This annual show has been running for a decade and brings together artists with different styles and mediums to create an exhibition that has something for everyone. facebook.com Print It Yourself Festival September 28, 2019, 11:00am – 4:00pm Alberta Printmakers (4025 4th St. SE) Free admission As part of Alberta Culture Days, Alberta Printmakers welcomes the public to take part in free printmaking demos and activities. Learn about linocut, silkscreen, letterpress, and child-friendly printmaking techniques from local professional print-artists. You won’t want to miss this hands-on experience. albertaprintmakers.com Medicine In The Bark, Teeth That Leave A Mark September 28, 2019, 1:00 – 2:30pm Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE) Free admission, registration recommended Join the Esker Foundation for a panel discussion as members of the Black Constellation collective—Maikoiyo Alley-Barnes, Nicholas Galanin, and Nep Sidhu—discuss their work and collaboration in Divine of Form, Formed in the Divine (Medicine for a Nightmare). This conversation is moderated by independent scholar and healer Negarra A. Kudumu. eventbrite.ca Calgary Bookmark Unveiling September 28, 2019, 1:00 – 3:00pm Loft 112 (112, 535 8th Ave. SE) Free admission Hosted by Project Bookmark Canada, celebrate Alberta’s first Bookmark—Rosemary Griebel’s Walking with Walt Whitman Through Calgary’s Eastside on a Winter Day. Everyone is welcome to attend this free and accessible event. facebook.com Maps, Markets, and Matzo Ball Soup September 28, 2019, 2:00 – 4:00pm Shelf Life Books (1302 4th Street SW) Free admission Join Jon Hall for an afternoon of conversation and stories about Maps, Markets, and Matzo Ball Soup. Chef Gail Hall was an institution in the culinary community in Edmonton and this event celebrates her life. facebook.com Eye for the Wild Gallery Event September 28, 2019, 6:00 – 8:00pm Central Library (800 3rd St. SE) Free admission This fun filled evening at the spectacular Central Library includes short presentations from professional wildlife photographers, local wildlife experts, and a visit from educational ambassador, Oliver the skunk! facebook.com Doors Open Calgary September 28 & 29, 2019 Throughout Calgary Free admission Ready to get a peek behind the doors of Calgary institutions? Doors Open invites buildings in all quadrants to let Calgarians in for free and many offer tours, special activities, and behind-the-scenes experiences. doorsopenyyc.org Abe Au September 28 & 29, 2019 Chinese Cultural Centre (197 1st St. SW) Free admission Master Abe Au, a world-renowned calligrapher and an ex-Mass Transit Railway architect, hosts two exhibitions at the Chinese Cultural Centre—Calligraphy on the Line and Autumn Cherry Blooms. An opening ceremony takes place at 1:00pm on September 28. Don’t miss it! culturalcentre.ca Pokaiks – The Children September 29, 2019, 11:30am – 5:00pm Central Memorial Park (1221 2nd St. SW) Free admission Honouring the children of the past who suffered through the residential school system and the Sixties Scoop, as well as supporting the children of today for the children of tomorrow, this festival aims to build knowledge, sharing, and connection through the arts. Families can learn and show support by enjoying Indigenous performances, art, and food. facebook.com Triwood Fabulous Fall Market September 29, 2019, 10:00am – 4:00pm Triwood Community Association (2244 Chicoutimi Dr. NW) Free admission Fall is in the air and this is the perfect time to do some local shopping. Come out for some mouth-watering food, find the perfect fall scarf, explore work from local artisans, and so much more! facebook.com Can You Hear Me Now? October 1, 2019, 6:30 – 9:00pm Shelf Life Books (1302 4th Street SW) Free admission Can You Hear Me Now? is a junior high and high school open mic and poetry slam event that takes place monthly in Calgary culminating in a big final provincial poetry slam event! Swing by to hear young voices share their words. facebook.com