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Come and enjoy an afternoon listening to stories and some of Canada’s finest musicians. Storyteller/Musician Samantha Whelan Kotkas and her friends will entertain you and your children with musical interactive tales of child-accessible hikes in the Rocky Mountains. Teach your child about courage, unity, joyfulness, and caring in an afternoon of fun and adventure. An event for the whole family that you will want to be a part of. Recommended for children aged 5 to 12, but created with the entire family in mind. Come one hour before the show & enjoy family friendly activities. Stay after to meet the performers. Created and Narrated by Samantha Whelan Kotkas Music by Tyler Hornby Puppets by Green Fools Theatre Video by Joel Goundry Tyler Hornby - Drums, Chris Andrew - Piano, Pat Belliveau - Saxophones, Aaron Shore - Guitar, Stephen Shepard - Bass

Few know of Selma Burke, the Black American sculptor who played a major role in the Harlem Renaissance movement of the 1920s and 30s. A stirring play about the importance of art, courage, romance, and justice, Burke’s rarely-told story is brought to life in this world premiere by Calgary playwrights Maria Crooks and Caroline Russell-King.

One hundred years after the epic race at the 1924 Paris Olympics, relive the story of Harold Abrahams, the son of a Lithuanian immigrant Jew, running to overcome prejudice against his people and Eric Liddell, the son of Scottish missionaries, running for the glory of God! Based on the 1981 Academy Award-winning film.

Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten! Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, Something Rotten! was lauded by audience members and critics alike.

At 77, Georges Boivin decides to “give the dice a roll.” Georges just lost his wife, the “centre of his universe.” But there is life after 70, and it must continue even after great loss. With his three friends, all older than he, he sets out on a cross-country road trip from Québec to Vancouver, in search of his first love who he hasn’t seen in 50 years.

Get ready for this exciting one-of-a-kind GoGo Battles experience, a prime-time mini-series event for the ages. It has all the drama of wrestling but with murder at Motel Theatre.

These sessions feature a huge array of independent Canadian artists from a mix of different genres, so soak up some amazing original songs and hear the stories behind them all at The Prairie Emporium. Discover a new-to-you musician to add to your listening catalogue.

From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with Tapestry, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes you back to where it all began — and takes you on the ride of a lifetime.

Gold, protected by the daughters of the river Rhine, harbors a deep magic. Anyone who casts a ring made from it can rule the whole world but must also renounce love forever. The promise of unlimited power proves irresistible to opportunistic gods, arguing giants, and ambitious dwarfs. Presented at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.

Performed alongside the FILMharmonic Orchestra, Isabella’s rendition of The Four Seasons is a breath of fresh air, while her fiery take on Astor Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires is an immersive experience, plunging audiences into the sensual universe of Argentine tango at Jack Singer Concert Hall.

SBT’s annual MisCast is the musical spectacular featuring Broadway’s hottest hits, sung by local theatre artists performing roles in which they would not traditionally be cast at Beddington Theatre Arts Centre. Funds raised support SBT’s Ellie Tims Project, whose mantra is to “Never say no to a Child,” allowing everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status, to participate in Theatre School Programming.

This 12th collaborative operetta by the beloved pair is set in Venice and is rife with nobility, mistaken identities, royalty, young lovers married to the wrong people, commoners, wit, patter, a Cachucha and of course, Rapture!

JazzYYC brings live jazz back to the annual JazzYYC International Jazz Days Festival at various location around Calgary.

This double bill invites you into the dark and curious landscape of folklore, forest and frenzy against hard-hitting visceral scores at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.

Be transported to the bright lights of the Great White Way and the glamor of Hollywood as the Calgary Phil celebrates the biggest musicals from stage and screen at Jack Singer Concert Hall.

Combining folklore, familial drama and just a tiny sprinkle of summer camp shenanigans, this theatrical tale is as unique as a sasquatch! Summer is the best time of year, and for sisters Sally and Ali, summertime means Summer Camp. An escape from school work, bullies, and a chance to make new friends. Some kids choose to stick close to family, others craft new memories with their cabin roommates, while some find themselves making friends with the impossible. This show is perfect for all ages.

Hoping to become the next great pop sensation, a young girl discovers her music teacher was the biggest star in 18th-century France. In this time-bending musical adventure, Giselle learns about life’s triumphs and tragedies from the most accomplished man in Europe, the Chevalier de Saint-Georges. A captivating story of passion, dreams, legacy, and hope at Jack Singer Concert Hall.

The Eastside Dance Festival Society presents an electrifying showcase of outstanding dance programs from 17 CBE and CSSD Schools at the U of C Theatre. Over 450 dancers will perform and some will share over $100,000 in scholarships and cash prizes to support continued dance education after high school. Prior to each performance on May 9th and 10th, we are holding a FREE parent engagement session at the Eckhardt Gramatté Hall in U of C’s Rosza Centre from 5:00 pm. Esteemed local dance educators, academics and professional artists will share their career pathways and the most recent research conducted on the benefits of dance for developing young minds and bodies. Dance education is an investment in your child’s future! Visit www.eastsidedancefestival.ca for more information. Follow us @eastsidedanceyyc

For the first time ever the Revv52 vocal ensemble will perform a concert devoted exclusively to Broadway! We will bring you the New York experience in a spectacular evening of song and dance for both true musical theatre fans and those new to the genre. Even if you’ve never seen a musical before you’ll love this sneak peek behind the curtain to discover the magic of Broadway! Covering both classics and modern musicals with our expanded live band, we will bring the humour, the drama and the spectacle of the Great White Way to Calgary. This family friendly event will have you laughing, tapping your toes and singing along. We are also thrilled to collaborate with Calgary’s Storybook Theatre as they lend their expertise in the creation process and even join us on stage to perform. This unique collaboration promises to be a dynamic and exciting show with incredible vocals, harmony, choreography and acting. Get ready to hear the amazing sounds of Revv52 in the Taylor Centre’s Bella Concert Hall at MRU for 2 days only! On Broadway promises to be an evening of wonder and enchantment that will linger in your memory long after the curtain falls. With 52 wireless microphones, a live band and incredible singers, we are unlike any other vocal chorus as there is no limit to our staging capabilities and talent. Many of our members are professionals in the industry who perform, compose music and play instruments but here at Revv52 we are one big family! Revv52 is Calgary’s longest running vocal ensemble. The group has been making music in Calgary since 1952 and the audience continues to grow locally and around the world. Under the guidance of Artistic Director John Morgan, the group produces at least 3 large shows per year along with charitable functions and special performances. We have also produced multiple albums, streaming concerts and music videos which can be seen on our Youtube channel. Tickets are available at revv52.com General Inquiries: info@Revv52.com INTERVIEW REQUESTS: Artistic Director John Morgan can be reached at: (403) 714-5200 john.morgan@revv52.com

Experience all the expressive capabilities of the bassoon — athletic agility, touching tenderness, and virtuosic velocity — as the Orchestra’s Principal Bassoon Antoine St-Onge shows them off in Carl Maria Von Weber’s theatrical concerto at Jack Singer Concert Hall.

Combining folklore, familial drama and just a tiny sprinkle of summer camp shenanigans, this theatrical tale is as unique as a sasquatch! Summer is the best time of year, and for sisters Sally and Ali, summertime means Summer Camp. An escape from school work, bullies, and a chance to make new friends. Some kids choose to stick close to family, others craft new memories with their cabin roommates, while some find themselves making friends with the impossible. This show is perfect for all ages.

Experience the film that started it all like you never have before. With an abiding affinity for cinematic repertoire, guest conductor Anthony Parnther brings a fan’s enthusiasm to the unmistakable orchestral score to Star Wars: A New Hope, as the original 1977 film plays on the big screen with John Williams’ unforgettable score performed live by the Calgary Phil.

A three-day workshop for tenor and bass voices, be directed by the esteemed Gerald Wirth. Wirth, currently the artistic director of the Vienna Boys Choir and former Calgary Boys’ Choir artistic director (1991-1998), brings a wealth of experience and artistry to guide participants in this unique and collaborative musical experience.

Join Robin Hood and the characters of Sherwood Forest in an entertaining experience for the whole family. Nose Creek Players bring the classic story to life through a funny, "Monty Pythonesque" retelling of the classic story.

Encounter the impressive brilliance of Ukrainian pianist Illia Ovcharenko, winner of the 2022 Honens International Piano Competition, as he performs Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s grand Piano Concerto No. 1 with the Calgary Phil at Jack Singer Concert Hall.

Louisa May Alcott’s timeless, captivating story of the March family is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache and hope. Jo March weaves the story of her and her sisters, Meg, Beth and Amy, and their adventures growing up in the wake of America’s Civil War.

Experience the charm and hilarity of 'La Fille Mal Gardée'! Follow the delightful tale of Lise, a spirited young peasant girl, determined to marry her true love, Colas, despite her mother's plans to wed her to the bumbling Alain. Filled with comedic antics, lively dances, and heartwarming romance, this beloved ballet is a celebration of love, laughter, and the triumph of true affection over societal expectations.

Patsy was never shy about self-promotion and impressed everyone the moment they heard her. Featuring all her biggest hits from Walkin’ After Midnight, I Fall to Pieces, Crazy (written by Willie Nelson), She’s Got You, Leavin’ on Your Mind, Sweet Dreams, Faded Love, and all the way to her last single release of A Closer Walk with Thee.

A worldwide campaign focused on energy reduction and celebration of reducing our energy and environmental impact. Join for music, entertainment, and opportunities to experience what environmental actions you can take in Calgary. Pedal power midway games and experience how our natural world affects our daily lives. Bring personal lighting and dance to the DJ when the lights go down for the Earth Hour Party!