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perspective means a way of regarding situations, topics, people, sensations etc. Its Latin root means “to look through” or “to perceive.” For ten days, nearly 40 filmmakers will expose you to their perspectives. You will see queerness through the eyes of another and no two people will see the same film at Globe Cinema.

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.

head to Spark every Saturday in June for Indigenous Science Month: four weeks of festivities that celebrate the creativity of Indigenous science through art, film, conversations with Elders, and much more.

The annual FunnyFest Calgary has it all — from high-brow to low-brow and everything in-between. Catch the big laughs with six stand-up comedians per show.

Based on the 2005 film and inspired by a true story, KINKY BOOTS follows Charlie Price, an aspiring young businessman who is forced to give up his dreams of living the London city life in order to save his late father’s family business in Northern England. When Charlie suddenly inherits his father’s bankrupt shoe factory, he finds unexpected inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As Charlie and Lola work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible… and discovers that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world.

A three-day outdoor and indoor concert, fashion show and art showcase. Fashion, art and performances all combined into one amazing night at N9NA.

A celebration of the diverse culture and spirit of the modern West at the Deane House. Get in on experiences of adventure and learning, sport, music, art, history, culinary, craft, in which participants can expect a healthy bit of Wild West tossed in.

Presented by Adult Recreational Choirs of Calgary in collaboration with Calgary’s 6th Poet Laureate (2022-2024) Wakefield Brewster, the combined forces of Up2Something and She’s Up2Something will entertain and move you with spoken word, incredible singing, and visuals at Martha Cohen Theatre.

This year’s Playwright’s Unit features work from Kristen Padayas, Ado Nkemka, Ashley King, and Miranda Martini at Motel Theatre.

A young nun is sent off to be governess to seven mischievous children. She teaches the children to sing, bringing a fleeting moment of happiness in the shadow of the rise of the Third Reich. A summer musical for the whole family.

A festival dedicated to supporting, mentoring, and presenting early-career artists of all disciplines. IGNITE! allows artists to embrace risks in a supportive environment while providing resources, a bridge to the professional arts community, and meaningful opportunities for collaboration and community building with their peers.

Based on the seminal 1980 hit movie, set in the late 70s this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.

A vibrant floor-to-ceiling journey inside a graphic novel that follows four Indigenous superheroes as they seek to bring back the balance of earth between humility and respect for the land, and the excessive destruction of human ego.

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!

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

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.

The Bow Habitat Station’s Kids Can Catch Trout Pond opens in mid-May and is stocked with rainbow trout in the fish hatchery for you to catch and release.

The Inglewood Night Market is a modern market with locally sourced and handmade vendors selling diverse goods; from handmade crafts to vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles, artisan eats and more. Learn more at inglewoodnightmarket.ca.

Visit Gasoline Alley Museum at Heritage Park to learn about the darker side to propaganda, one which was aimed at different groups of people using discrimination and violence. Propaganda changed the shape of society as we know it today. Discover the power of propaganda for yourself, while you can, by visiting this new, temporary exhibit.

An opportunity to come together across Canada to celebrate and remember our heroes. Walk with a united goal – to see an end to brain tumours at Edworthy Park.

THE GREATEST WAY TO KICK OFF YOUR STAMPEDE FUN! Nothing says community spirit like coming together at the Calgary Stampede Community Round Up presented by ENMAX! Join us on Saturday, June 10 for a FREE pancake breakfast and enjoy a fun-filled morning for the whole family! Bring your smiles and we’ll bring the pancakes!

A Kiwanis organized event with going towards Jake the trauma dog. Jake is a trauma dog who has helped many children in Airdrie deal with traumatic experiences. Kiwanis helps pay for food, vet bills and all his needs. The event will include a dog Olympic-style event with vendors, dog activities and food at Nose Creek Park in Airdrie.

Welcome to Leighton Art Centre’s 36th Annual Clothesline Art Sale! Between 10 am and 4 pm on Saturday June 10th and Sunday June 11th, local artists will be set up outdoors, presenting their original artworks for sale. Inside the Leightons’ heritage home, you’ll discover a great selection of art and fine craft throughout the gallery and shop. Bring the whole family (except Fido) and show your support for our local artists. Explore our 80-acre property, choose your favorite view, get a tour of our historic home and property, make some art en plein air and enjoy one of the best picnic spots in Alberta! We will have VHF Coffee and Frozen Assets Ice Cream Co. onsite to make sure you don’t drop while you shop! As one of our two annual signature art sales, the Clothesline Art Sale raises valuable funds for local artists and for Leighton Art Centre's educational programs. Participating artists for each event are listed on our website. Admission by donation. No smoking, alcohol, or dogs are allowed on the property. ** Don’t miss our Clothesline Online Art Sale, at shop.leightoncentre.org, June 1 – 30, 2023. **

We are back with another program for and about local women. Join us for an inspiring and heartwarming event celebrating the love of mothers! As a mother, you give your love to so many, and we want to remind you that you are loved in return. Our program includes a range of activities and resources for moms, including: - Resource tables sharing services from local organizations including CIWA and RealBizMoms - School displays showcasing art and stories about Moms who inspire their children - A chance to relax with a head or shoulder rub from a local massage therapist - Information on sleep techniques and other ways to stay mentally healthy. For the youth program, we have planned a variety of fun activities, such as: - Storytelling by local author Onyinye Odih, reading "A Mother's Love" - An energizer activity - Arts and crafts - Cookie decorating. This will be a great way to keep your children entertained while you connect with other moms in the room. Don't miss this special event celebrating the love and power of motherhood. Plus, there will be networking opportunities and delicious snacks and beverages to enjoy. RSVP now and join us for an unforgettable experience!

Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $2.99.

Workshop Theatre's Kids Cushion Cabaret proudly presents "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" For children aged 3 - 99+! Curl up on your favourite cushion and enjoy our story theatre for children! A fun filled story of magic! A young boy decides he needs to find a job to help his poor mother. He meets a few people along the way and finally comes to a rather strange looking castle inhabited by a sorcerer, his mischievous talking cat, and a dove. The sorcerer hires him to clean up the castle…and change the kitty litter. Alex's dream has always been to become a magician himself, so with the help of his new friends his dreams come true and he helps save the kingdom too. Performed at three locations throughout Calgary: ? Workshop Theatre Rehearsal Space - May 27th and 28th 2023 Rosemont Community Association - June 3rd and 4th 2023 Haysboro Community Association - June 10th and 11th 2023 Saturday's at 11:30am and Sunday's at 2:30pm For more information and to purchase tickets, visit our website: https://www.workshoptheatre.ca/thesorcerersapprentice Questions? Email us at info@workshoptheatre.org

Bonjour! As summer heats up, Calgarians are invited to celebrate with a Parisian-inspired Summer Soiree Event. Enjoy speciality beverages, carnival-themed snacks, gourmet treats and live music while snapping the perfect “Insta-worthy” photos. Whether its touring Les Jardins’ new luxury condos, strolling through the new central garden, or taking part in the live gardening workshop, you won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind event all courtesy of Jayman BUILT, Alberta’s largest homebuilder. This event is FREE and welcomes guests of all ages!

An empowering fashion community dedicated to the pursuit of personal expression balanced with environmental sustainability. We bring local curators and fashion enthusiasts together in a welcoming, inspiring and creative in-person forum to share ideas and textiles at The Alberta Hotel Building.

This National Indigenous History Month, spend an afternoon at Fort Calgary learning about the history of the site, celebrating the official opening of Innai’tsiyiyaawa, an exhibit by Sikapinakii Low Horn, and discussing the evolution of public art at the confluence with a panel of experts.

Three-time Grammy Award–winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis takes the spotlight in John Williams’ inventive Escapades, an ‘impressionistic memoir’ of 1960s progressive jazz, based on his music for the film Catch Me If You Can. Marsalis then joins the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra for Maurice Ravel’s great orchestral crescendo, Boléro. This gripping program is led by Music Director Rune Bergmann and opens with Richard Strauss’ musical meditation on life, death, and the beyond.