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 Check out Fluid at Noon: This is Flamenco | Image: Courtesy of Springboard Performance Oct. 19, 2016 - Oct. 25, 2016 Free This Week Check out flamenco, festivals and so much more Amy Jo Espetveidt Price Free From performances to readings to markets, there really is a little taste of everything this week. And with Fluid Festival and M:ST on the schedule, there’s lots to check out for free. Here’s what’s on our calendar: ProArts@Noon Presents Fluid Fest October 19, 2016, 12:10pm Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 1st St. SE) Free Rosanna Terracciano initiated the This is Flamenco series to share the powerful trinity of flamenco song, guitar and dance with Calgary audiences. Terracciano will be joined by David Matyas on flamenco guitar, Jonathan Lewis on violin, and special guest vocalist Domenica Vizzutti, at this free lunch hour concert. proartssociety.ca Sights & Sounds && Version 4.0 October 20, 2016, 7:00 – 8:30pm Historic Firehall #6 (1111 Memorial Dr. NW) Free, RSVP on Facebook This evening brings together films of two artists who are known for designing and performing through complex costumes—Katherine Knight and Cuban artist Yali Romagoza. Co-presented by M:ST Performative Art Festival and the Open AiR artist residency program from The City of Calgary, this evening marks the perfect kick off to M:ST 8, running October 21 to 26 in Calgary. facebook.com Single Onion #135 October 20, 2016, 7:00 – 9:00pm Shelf Life Books (1302 4th St. SW) Free This week head to Shelf Life Books for a music and spoken-word event put on by Single Onion featuring performances from Tippy Agogo and Midnight Yoga for Alcoholics. facebook.com Mountain Standard Time Performative Art Festival (M:ST) October 21 – 26, 2016 Multiple locations Free – $15 Alberta’s only biennial festival of performative art returns for its eighth edition this October. M:ST celebrates innovative and critical performative art from Southern Alberta and also features lectures, film screenings, panels discussions, exhibitions, and interactive workshops. And many of them are free. mstfestival.org Calgary Fall Night Market October 21, 2016, 5:00 – 11:00pm Eau Claire Market (200 Barclay Parade SW) Free Start your Christmas shopping early at the only night market happening in Calgary during our colder months. Enjoy late night shopping in the heart of downtown alongside local music and live entertainment. facebook.com Strathcona Square Pumpkin Festival Strathcona Square (555 Strathcona Blvd. SW) October 22, 2016, 11:00am – 3:00pm Free Strathcona Square is hosting its first pumpkin festival this week. It’s free and open to everyone so come down, carve a pumpkin, enter your pie or just enjoy the entertainment. facebook.com Gallery HOP October 22, 2016, 11:00am – 5:00pm Multiple locations Free Join the Art Dealers Association of Canada: Calgary Section (ADAC) for this special event to promote and connect Calgary’s “Trusted Experts” in art with the public. Swing by each ADAC member gallery for a special talk or presentation. facebook.com Launch of the Contemporary Art Map Calgary October 22, 2016, 11:00am – 8:00pm Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE) Free Head to the Esker Foundation and pick up this new map. Celebrating important contributions that 21 artist-run centres, project spaces, commercial galleries, collective studios, and institutions are making to the cultural life of Calgary, this self-guided tour is designed for both visitors and locals. Pick one up and get exploring. eskerfoundation.com Live at the Lido Literary Salon October 23, 2016, 2:00 – 3:00pm Lido Library (1087 2nd Ave. NW) Free Hear some fresh words from three literary talents at Calgary’s own pop-up library. Drop by for a poetry reading and book signing with Nikki Reimer, Sonja Greckol, and Meredith Quartermain. calgarylibrary.ca