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 Catch Miriam Rudolph’s disPOSSESSION at its opening reception and artist talk | Image: Courtesy of Alberta Printmakers May 31, 2017 - June 6, 2017 Free This Week Check out tons of art gallery openings and festivals for free Amy Jo Espetveidt Price Free A new month and a new season combine to make one busy week here in Calgary, but you can stretch your dollar further thanks to these awesome free events. Here’s what’s on our calendar: Art of Our Times May 31, 2017, 12:00pm Contemporary Calgary (117 8th Ave. SW) Free Held over the lunch hour, this monthly series invites Calgarians working in the downtown core to enjoy their lunch at Contemporary Calgary. Listen to an intriguing talk tied to the gallery’s ongoing exhibitions. facebook.com ProArts@Noon Presents Lana Henchell May 31, 2017, 12:10 – 12:50pm Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 1st St. SE) Free Calgary native Lana Henchell, graduated with her doctoral degree in piano performance from McGill University and received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in piano performance at the University of Calgary. This concert—part of the second Soundboard Tour—will feature students and teachers from various studios around the city. proartssociety.ca Thinking in Pictures – Shane Book & Michal Lavi May 31, 2017, 7:00 – 9:00pm Shelf Life Books (1302 4th St. SW) Free Join the Calgary Distinguished Writers Program 2016/17 Writer-in-Residence Shane Book and independent filmmaker Michal Lavi for this evening at Shelf Life Books. facebook.com NW ’17: Give Me Library or Give Me Death May 31, 2017, 7:00 – 9:00pm Loft 112 (112, 535 8th Ave. SE) Free Head to Loft 112 and join host Gina Freeman for the last Night Writer of May—a comfortable space where you can drink a beer or a cup of tea and work on your projects. Just a warning though, things might get weird… facebook.com Mini Masters June 1, 2017, 11:00 – 11:45am Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE) Free, registration essential 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 Pieces Opening Reception June 1, 2017, 5:00 – 8:00pm Loft 112 (112 535 8th Ave. SE) Free Stacey Walyuchow debuts her solo exhibit of figurative and landscape collage this month at Loft 112 and you can swing by its opening reception this Thursday. instagram.com Free First Thursday Nights June 1, 2017, 5:00 – 9:00pm Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE) Free Have you been to Glenbow lately? A great time to check out this Calgary institution is at its upcoming Free First Thursday Night—the museum is open late and admission is free. facebook.com The Dark and Other Love Stories June 1, 2017, 6:30 – 8:00pm Women’s Centre Of Calgary (39 4th St. NE) Free, registration required The Women’s Centre of Calgary is hosting this book reading in celebration of the launch of its new artist in residence program featuring a conversation with Deborah Willis. eventbrite.ca Planet of Storms (Planeta Bur) June 1, 2017, 7:00 – 8:20pm Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE) Free, registration recommended Head to the Esker Foundation for a screening of Planet of Storms (Planeta Bur), a Soviet science fiction film based on a novel by Alexander Kazantsev. Directed by Pavel Klushantsev, the film is presented in Russian with English subtitles. eventbrite.ca A festival of events that promote empathy, human connection, and the recognition of our shared humanity | Image: Courtesy of Humainologie Empathy Week June 1 – 7, 2017 Multiple locations Free – $20 Humainologie’s seven-day festival promotes empathy, human connection, and the recognition of our shared humanity. Programming includes a free film festival, film exhibit installation, workshops, and more. humainologie.com Bring The Baby Art Tour June 2, 2017, 12:00 – 12:30pm Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE) Free, registration recommended With new shows from Jason de Haan and Anton Vidokle, it’s the perfect time to bring your baby to Esker Foundation for this tot-friendly discussion and relaxed, social tour. eventbrite.ca Sharing Dance Day June 2, 2017, 4:00 – 6:00pm Eau Claire Market (200 Barclay Parade SW) Free Canada’s National Ballet School and partners invite everyone to join the nation’s biggest dance party and celebrate Canada’s 150th with Sharing Dance Canada 2017. facebook.com Willka – Sacred in Quechua Opening Reception June 2, 2017, 5:00 – 9:00pm Artpoint Gallery & Studios Society (1139 11st St. SE) Free An exhibition featuring both oil paintings and illustrations exploring life in the Sacred Valley of Peru, Tahira Karim explores what defines a culture. tauska.com disPOSSESSION Artist Talk and Opening Reception June 2, 2017, 7:00 – 9:00pm Alberta Printmakers (4025 4th St. SE) Free Born and raised in Paraguay, South America, Miriam Rudolph moved to Winnipeg to study fine arts at the University of Manitoba in 2003 and you can see her work at this solo show at Alberta Printmakers. albertaprintmakers.com Always With Opening Reception June 2, 2017, 8:00pm Stride Gallery (1006 Macleod Trail SE) Free Currently living and working in Toronto, Jenine Marsh explores body as a site in the exhibition of new sculptural works and you can check it out at the show’s opening reception. stride.ab.ca Opening Receptions at TRUCK June 2, 2017, 8:00pm TRUCK Contemporary Art in Calgary (2009 10th Ave. SW) Free Another great opening night, check out two shows at TRUCK. The Stridents is multidisciplinary installation featuring vocal incantation, drone, and repeating patterns in text and textile, and Elisabeth Belliveau’s Still Life: An Animated Trilogy presents three animations addressing themes of still-life and vanitas. truck.ca Rhubarb Fest YYC June 3, 2017, 11:00am – 5:00pm Southwood Community Hall (11 Sackville Dr. SW) Free This family friendly festival located in Southwood reaches out to all surrounding communities to join in on the fun! There is something for everyone at this fun little gathering including performances by Steel & Timber, Chris Austman, Mariel Buckley, and more. rhubarbfestyyc.wordpress.com 10th Annual Parkland Painting Collective Art Show & Sale June 3, 2017, 12:00 – 4:00pm Parkland Community Centre (14660 Parkland Blvd. SE) Free Join the Parkland Painting Collective for its 10th annual show and sale featuring two whole floors of original works in acrylic, mixed media, and watercolour media. facebook.com Birds & Bouquets Opening Reception June 3, 2017, 2:00 – 5:00pm Wallace Galleries (500 5th Ave. SW) Free A solo exhibition by Leslie Poole, his paintings, drawing, and prints question life and art through subjects as diverse as male and female figures, still life, landscape, and self-portraits. wallacegalleries.com Clothesline Festival & Art Sale June 3 & 4, 2017, 10:00am – 4:00pm Leighton Art Centre (282027 144 St. W) Free, family-friendly Go for a drive and visit the 42nd annual summer Clothesline Festival & Art Sale at the Leighton Art Centre. Discover more than 1,200 original works of art and fine craft while basking in one of the best views of the Foothills and the Rockies! Also on tap are artist demonstrations, family-friendly activities, and live music. leightoncentre.org 4th Street Lilac Festival June 4, 2017, 10:00am – 6:00pm 4th St. SW (Between 13th Ave & Elbow Dr.) Free, family-friendly Each spring, thousands of attendees enjoy this array of musical talent, artisan vendors, live entertainment and much more. With over 500 vendors, there’s something that will interest everyone at this springtime staple. lilacfestival.net Building Centennial Structures June 4, 2017, 2:00 – 4:00pm Contemporary Calgary (117 8th Ave. SW) Free, registration required Contemporary Kids returns with Building Centennial Structures—an engaging art activity where children create structures inspired by the centennial buildings constructed across Canada, focusing on the gallery’s newest exhibition, Architecture and National Identity. eventbrite.ca Loft 112 Book Club June 6, 2017, 7:00 – 9:00pm Loft 112 (1112, 535 8th Ave. SE) Free, registration required Did you know the Loft 112 Book Club meets the first Tuesday of every month? Next up is Kathleen Winter’s Boundless memoir. RSVP and pick up your copy of Boundless at the library, bookstore or on download to your e-reader. Happy reading. facebook.com 25 Places in Canada Every Family Should Visit June 6, 2017, 7:00 – 9:00pm Shelf Life Books (1302 4th St. SW) Free Celebrate the launch of 25 Places in Canada Every Family Should Visit with local author Jody Robbins. As a travel writer who loves adventuring with her family, Robbins was inspired by Canada 150 to take advantage of opportunities to see some of Canada’s most loved cities and attractions. Hear her picks and grab a copy. facebook.com