We Were Here: Stories from Early Chinatown.
Everyday from Jan 18, 2023 - Apr 30, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Gasoline Alley Museum welcomes a new exhibit from January 14 to April 30; We Were Here: Stories from Early Chinatown. Bring your family and come learn about Chinese history on the prairies through art and imagination, discover fictional stories written by members of the Chinese community and explore two iterations of Chinatown in Calgary.
High Performance Rodeo.
Everyday from Jan 18, 2023 - Feb 5, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
From the underground punk scene to stages across Calgary, One Yellow Rabbit’s 37th Annual High Performance Rodeo welcomes all audiences to experience the extraordinary. Calgary’s International Festival of the Arts will inspire you with wild and bold performances from local, national and international artists.
Location: | Various Locations |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://hprodeo.ca |
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Goodnight Moon at TELUS Spark.
Everyday from Jan 18, 2023 - Jan 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A digital immersion experience at Spark, Goodnight Moon, brings Margaret Wise Brown's classic childhood tale to life.
The Digital Immersion Gallery at Spark will transform into the great green room, where visitors will enjoy an immersive rendition of the story, and interact and play with characters and images from the story's visual universe.
Banff Snow Days.
Everyday from Jan 18, 2023 - Jan 29, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Every January Banff and Lake Louise comes alive with the annual Snowdays celebration. The streets of downtown Banff transform into larger-than-life winter galleries with giant snow sculptures to be found throughout; the Snowdays Play Zone has fun for all in the heart of Banff; and specialty cocktails and menus can be found at an array of restaurants for the Tribute Craft Spirits Festival. Learn more at .
Chinook Blast.
Everyday from Jan 26, 2023 - Feb 12, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Chinook Blast will be heating up our city with a celebration of community, culture, and civic pride. The best of Calgary’s art, music, theatre, sport and recreation will be on display. From iconic festivals to live music to sporting events to light and art installations to cultural experiences to night markets, there is going to be something for everyone. With so much to choose from, we know you and your family will have Snow. Much. Fun.
Location: | Various Locations |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | http://chinookblast.ca |
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Next Level Cartoons! Arts Commons Presents The Queen’s Cartoonists.
> Thursday Jan 26, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Arts Commons Presents is upgrading your childhood Saturday morning experience by adding a jazz concert to watching cartoons in Jack Singer Hall?
Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | http://artscommons.ca |
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2023 RV Expo and Sale.
Everyday from Jan 26, 2023 - Jan 29, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Explore possibilities at the BMO Centre with the best of the industry and several major RV sellers in the area.
Location: | BMO Centre |
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Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://rvda-alberta.org |
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Workshop Theatre Kids Cushion Cabaret: The Legend of Robin Hood.
Everyday from Jan 26, 2023 - Feb 11, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This is a fast paced, fun, interactive play filled with humour and adventure! Performed for three weekends only, at two locations in Calgary. Bring your favorite pillow and enjoy our interactive children’s theatre production.
Hockey: Faster Than Ever at TELUS Spark Science Centre.
Everyday from Jan 12, 2023 - Mar 11, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
It is time to lace up some skates and learn about the technology, anatomy and physics that goes into this Canadian classic. Historical artifacts, including gear used by some of the greatest players of all time, are presented in innovative displays.
Earth Hour 2024.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - Mar 23, 2024 at 12:00 am - 9:30 pm
Calgary Unplugged is an annual family-friendly Earth Hour event.
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Time: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Central Library (800 3 Street SE)
Join us 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!
Calgary Unplugged is hosted by The Arusha Centre's Climate Program, with support from The City of Calgary and community agencies.
If you can't make it to the event, turning off nonessential lights, "unplug" from electronics at 8:30 and reconnect with people, games or hobbies!
After Earth Hour, share your participation with #EarthHour and #EarthHourYYC.
Email
programs@arusha.org with questions.
Location: | Location: Central Library (800 3 Street SE) |
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Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Open House & Tours, Playtime & Story Time, Talks, Workshops & Seminars, Youth Activities |
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Link: | https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/earth-hour-calgary-unplugged-tickets-795640240377?aff=oddtdtcreator |
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Rundle Studio Virtual Open House.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - May 15, 2024 at 12:00 am - 7:30 pm
Let us show you how we empower our students to reach their full potential! Hear stories from staff, current students, and parents before learning about how you can be a part of our wonderful community.
Rundle Studio is an online learning environment built to help students with diagnosed learning disabilities thrive. Let us show you how we empower our students to reach their full potential!
Calgary Pro Musica and Green Fools Theatre present 'more rocky mountain fairy tales'.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - Apr 28, 2024 at 12:00 am - 4:30 pm
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
Cost: | $15.00 |
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Location: | The University of Calgary Rozsa Centre: Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | https://calgarypromusica.ca/family/ |
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Nightrise.
Everyday from Jan 4, 2023 - Apr 9, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This unique winter activity merges multimedia, storytelling and nature for a new and inspiring perspective at Banff Gondola.
One Hit Wonders at Stage West Dinner Theatre.
Everyday from Jan 11, 2023 - Feb 5, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
For every great band or artist, there are 20 more groups or artists who have had one big break – one great song to their credit. Many have even won a Grammy or a Juno, and the surprisingly, they disappear from the music scene. Look at those hits and groove to two hours of non-stop music.
Location: | Stage West Dinner Theatre |
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Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://stagewestcalgary.com |
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Indigenous History Month Celebration at Southcentre Mall.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - Jun 23, 2024 at 12:00 am - 8:00 pm
Join us at Southcentre Mall from June 3rd to 23rd for our fourth annual Indigenous History Month celebration in partnership with Authentically Indigenous.
This month-long event will foster understanding, appreciation, and celebration of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples. Experience educational activities, cultural displays, and storytelling sessions that connect both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians. The celebrations will include:
Full-Size Tipi: Step inside a tipi adorned with tapestries representing decades of Indigenous contributions to Calgary’s culture.
Storytelling: Be moved by traditional stories from elders, delight in puppet shows by Indigenous authors, and explore virtual reality experiences by the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth.
Artisan Market: Discover the vibrancy of Indigenous creativity at our artisan market on June 7th and 8th. Enjoy music, dance, and locally crafted goods.
Educational Information Walls: Learn and engage with displays that provide deeper insights into Indigenous culture.
Curious Movers Music Time (2 – 4 yrs) Parented.
Everyday from Sep 7, 2022 - Jan 26, 2023 at 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
This is an 45 min, 16 week class held on Thursdays at 3:45 | September to January 2022-23
We sing and listen and play our way to a deeper understanding of music. Creating lasting cherished memories with a special adult to delight in the fun and continue the learning at home. Imaginations develop through stories, songs and movement activities. We will discover advance musical concepts and be introduced and exposed to music masterpieces. These young children will participate in fun physical activities and have opportunities to boisterously participate either with the comfort of their parent or be able to join the group activities with their teacher and friends. We listen to and sing and move and play to old favorites and learn new exciting ways to prepare to enter private music lessons.
Cost: | $65.00 |
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Location: | Asylum for Art
2505 14 St SW
Calgary, Alberta |
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Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Playtime & Story Time, Talks, Workshops & Seminars |
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Link: | www.ASYLUMforART.ca/academy |
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Campfire Guitar Bootcamp 101 for Youth.
Everyday from Sep 24, 2022 - Jan 26, 2023 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This is a 1 hour, 10 week class held Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm, beginning September 22, 2022
Youth Campfire Bootcamp 101 for 9-13 year olds is a spinoff of the popular Campfire Bootcamp 101 for adults. Whether just beginning or experienced, students are given the opportunity to play and sing fun, varied songs appropriate to their age group. The songs are written out in an easy to understand format with basic instruction on how to approach accompaniment and soloing. Variations are included on how to expand those techniques to ensure all students reach their potential. Class size is kept small so students receive personalized instruction and the setlist is chosen primarily by the students.
Topics explored include:
Open Position Chords
Bass Lines
Singing while Playing
Simple Melodies
Basic Lead Technique
Percussive Accompaniment
No experience is necessary, however basic guitar technique is helpful. Enrollees are required to have their own instrument and a capo.
Cost: | $235.00 |
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Location: | Asylum for Art
2505 14 St SW
Calgary, Alberta |
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Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | www.ASYLUMforART.ca/academy |
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