Upcoming Events in Calgary

This exhibition highlights Indigenous artists in Canada who have achieved significant social impact through music. It aims to inspire new generations to take action by providing insight into Indigenous histories and cultural backgrounds. The showcase features diverse musicians and performers, including Beatrice Deer, the Dakhká Khwáan Dancers, Ray St. Germain, Harry Rusk, and Kelly Fraser. Each artist contributes to the exhibition through their unique fusion of cultural traditions, storytelling, and musical innovation across various genres.

This exhibition is part of the AFA's Travelling Exhibitions (TREX) program, focusing on Alberta art. The first show in the series features the collection Montageries.

A free drop-in soccer program for youth of all ages, abilities, and skill levels. The program aims to provide extra opportunities for kids to stay active, access sports, and engage in unstructured play without requiring previous soccer experience.

StartWork provides employment training in glazing and glass fitting for individuals receiving Income Support. Participants can attend information sessions to learn about the curriculum and career opportunities within the trade.

Carly's Angels Drag Show is a long-running nightlife institution in Calgary's queer arts scene, featuring dazzling drag performances, comedy, and musical numbers in an intimate cabaret setting. Hosted by Carly York Jones, the show has been running for over 25 years at The Attic Bar & Stage.

An intimate burlesque experience featuring vintage-inspired cabaret performances in a classic long-form format inspired by the golden age of nightlife. The event includes handcrafted cocktails and a plant-based menu.

This exhibition by Quebec-based artist duo Richard Ibghy and Marilou Lemmens examines the human and nonhuman body as sites of measurement, performance, and value. Utilizing the visual language of modern science, including diagrams, charts, and schematics, the artists translate bodily labour and lived experience into abstract models and data. Through video pieces and sculptures, the works explore the tension between quantified behaviour and the irreducible nature of the body. The exhibition features works such as Taming Chance and Anthology of Performance Pieces for Animals, which challenge the notions of human exceptionalism and the limits of epistemological control. By presenting models of non-productivity and granting agency to material and animal bodies, the artists critique the systems that reduce bodies to data, variables, and units of labour, highlighting the ethical stakes of how bodies are instrumentalized as resources to be optimized.

Wounded in Three Acts explores the human condition and sociopolitical realities through dramaturgic and narrative strategies. Using diverse media, the exhibition features an audio installation, a film, graphic prints, and a live performance. The works engage with themes of power, solidarity, and resistance, utilizing the languages of theatre and contemporary fiction to examine how individuals negotiate living alongside others with differing beliefs and worldviews. Specific projects include Unmade Films, a series of posters for imaginary motion pictures; The Characters, an audio installation based on archetypes from Theophrastus; Frictions, a moving image work reflecting on the psychological toll of polarization and social anxiety; and A Long Dramatic Pause, a live performance exploring resistance against ultranationalism. Together, these works use narrative as a constructive device to prompt reflection on personal agency and collective presence.

A brunch event at the Calgary Zoo featuring gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a chocolate fountain, eggs Benedict, a Belgian waffle bar, and made-to-order omelettes.

A murder mystery event set during a barn dance at the Wainwright Hotel. Participants act as detectives to uncover the truth behind a crime interrupted by live folk music and a variety of colorful suspects. Each performance features a unique outcome, ensuring a different resolution to the case each night.

This event offers zoo admission and a 1.5-hour high tea service featuring finger sandwiches, scones, snacks, and loose leaf teas at Grazers Restaurant.

Guests receive zoo entry and a 1.5-hour High Tea experience at Grazers Restaurant, featuring finger sandwiches, scones, snacks, and loose leaf teas.

Sessional art classes for children and youth are available, with options tailored to different ages and interests. Offerings include general art classes for ages 7-14, introductory experiences for ages 4-6, and sketching classes for ages 7 and up, including an advanced level for those 9 and older. A beginner-friendly digital art class is also available for ages 8 and up. All sessions focus on creativity, skill development, and hands-on learning.

Community members are invited to share their personal skills and expertise with other residents to foster local knowledge exchange and collaboration.

A solo exhibition featuring the work of Alberta artist Doris Charest. The series highlights the delicate, often-invisible aspects of the environment, encouraging a deeper appreciation for fleeting wonders. Inspired by Kintsugi, the sculptures combine natural materials with human-made elements to reflect the relationship between humans and the environment and the beauty of imperfection.

The Heart Mountain Horseshoe is a 13.5 km loop trail characterized by difficult terrain and scrambling sections. The route traverses multiple peaks, including Heart Mountain and Grant McEwan Peak, offering panoramic views of Yates Mountain and Barrier Lake. Hikers must be physically prepared for a challenging trek that involves navigating rock walls and a ridge walk. Participants are required to carry appropriate equipment, including hiking boots, grip gloves for scrambling, trekking poles, bear spray, and suitable clothing for variable weather conditions.

Elusive Knowledge is a foundational paper in epistemology exploring contextualist approaches to knowledge. David Lewis addresses the tension between everyday knowledge claims and philosophical skepticism by arguing that knowledge depends on conversational context. The central thesis posits that knowledge requires ruling out relevant alternative possibilities, where the definition of relevant shifts according to conversational standards.

The Calgary Latin Connection (CLC) event facilitates language exchange and social interaction, focusing on French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Attendees engage in interactive games and icebreaker activities while participating in structured group discussions covering relationship dynamics, communication styles, conflict resolution, and personal values.

Intermediate-level wallyball games require a specific skill set to ensure balanced teams, with participants placed on a waitlist until roster confirmation. The game encourages three hits per side, permits spiking and blocking, and follows specific regulations regarding serves and ceiling contact. Players are required to wear white or blue-soled non-marking indoor footwear. This is a scent-free event. A fee of $8 per person applies.

Mocking Shadows is a soul, rhythm and blues band performing a live music event. Tickets are priced at $70.00 per couple.

This event facilitates social connections through a structured format that pairs attendees for short three-minute conversations, followed by an open mingling session. Designed for individuals looking to expand their social circle, the event offers a comfortable environment for participants to meet like-minded people. The format aims to reduce social pressure and help attendees form new friendships easily. Participants are generally within the 21 to 40 age range.

Volunteers prepare nutritious meals for families facing adversity or crisis. The program utilizes donated ingredients, requiring participants to create meals creatively under the guidance of lead volunteers. Participants are responsible for kitchen cleanup, must wear closed-toe shoes, and keep hair tied back. Registration with a Volunteer ID is required, and all attendees must complete a Notice of Risk form and sign-in/out procedures. Children are not permitted to attend.

This group provides a regular opportunity for individuals to practice and improve their English language skills in a casual setting. Participants gather to converse and share experiences with fellow learners and native speakers.

The Minds in Unity Mental Health Expo features diverse de-stress activity stations including a photobooth, relief tea service, painting, bracelet making, clay keychain crafting, and a gaming area. Attendees can participate in prize drawings and gift basket raffles. The event is organized by Youth Lifting Youth in partnership with FCSS, the Maskan Family Association, and the City of Calgary.

Participants engage in a dedicated period of silent reading followed by a group discussion to share book recommendations. This gathering offers a communal space for readers to unwind and connect over shared interests.

This event celebrates a birthday with a live tribute to the 'Legends of Jazz' in an immersive, 1920s Prohibition-era themed speakeasy setting. Guests are encouraged to dress in vintage evening attire, such as flapper dresses or fedoras, to complement the atmosphere. The evening features live jazz performances, themed cocktails, and appetizers.

This meetup provides a platform for intermediate-level English as a Second Language learners to practice speaking skills and socialize. The event format features small group conversations with two to five participants and English quiz games intended to foster comfortable and enjoyable interaction.

Members participate in structured sessions designed to develop communication and leadership skills. Each meeting involves prepared speeches followed by a session for impromptu questions to build confidence in thinking on one's feet. Evaluators provide constructive feedback to support member improvement.

A community meetup focused on moderated group discussions regarding life's significant questions. The sessions avoid academic jargon and do not require prior preparation, emphasizing personal perspectives and shared experiences. Small groups are facilitated by a moderator to ensure balanced participation, respectful turn-taking, and focused dialogue on practical themes.

The TEAM program supports youth with academic schoolwork and post-secondary education goals. Through a partnership with the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary, preservice teachers provide group tutoring and mentorship to help students with their studies and future academic planning.

This recreational wallyball session requires participants to assist with setup. Teams consist of three to four players per side, with an emphasis on maintaining rallies rather than competitive aggression. Specific gameplay rules prohibit spiking, blocking, kicking, hitting the ceiling, and serving with excessive force; a minimum of two hits per side is required, with three hits preferred. Participants must wear non-marking indoor footwear. The event is strictly scent-free, prohibiting the use of perfume or cologne. Lockers are available, but participants must provide their own locks. Consistent attendance is expected, as a minimum of six players per court is necessary to proceed.

An urban fitness walk through the Glenmore Reservoir area, featuring dirt trails with approximately 200 meters of elevation gain. The hike proceeds at a moderate pace of 4 to 4.5 km/hr, and participants must remain with the group. Attendees are responsible for assessing trail and weather conditions, and must be physically prepared with appropriate footwear and gear, such as hiking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and, depending on the season, bear spray, poles, or microspikes and a light source. This event is for club members only and does not permit dogs. Participation is at the attendee's own risk, with volunteers facilitating the walk.

This urban walk involves a casual trek. During winter months, participants are advised to bring ice cleats, headlamps, or flashlights. The route is flexible and takes place near a local fish hatchery.

Volunteers assist in processing donated bakery items for distribution in client care packages. Responsibilities include sanitizing work surfaces, handling food items using gloves, bagging baked goods, cleaning storage bins, and performing general kitchen cleanup such as sweeping and waste disposal. All participants are required to strictly adhere to food safety and hygiene protocols throughout the shift to ensure a clean work environment.

A joint session hosted by Product Calgary and Calgary UX focused on responsible AI product development. The event addresses practical approaches for product managers, designers, researchers, and founders to integrate AI while mitigating risks and preventing user harm. Discussions cover failure modes, the necessity of human expertise, methodology, and implementation of validation guardrails within development processes to ensure responsible product delivery.

This session explores Spec-Driven Development, a methodology where upfront constraints guide AI to generate code that adheres to specific rules. The presentation includes a live demonstration of building a data analytics pipeline across five stages: rules, requirements, architecture, tasks, and implementation. Participants will gain access to a cloneable repository and a workflow applicable to future development projects.

Happy Cafés are community gatherings focused on fostering human connection. Attendees meet to discuss and share personal strategies for happiness, aiming to learn from the experiences of others in a supportive and positive setting. These meetings are affiliated with the global charity Action for Happiness.

Betty Lou's Library is a speakeasy-themed bar designed to evoke the atmosphere of the 1920s Prohibition era. The venue features vintage velvet furniture and offers craft cocktails alongside live jazz performances by groups such as the Kizuna Trio. Guests are expected to adhere to a dress code of 1920s-inspired, classic cocktail, or business casual attire, while denim, t-shirts, and casual sportswear are restricted.

This event focuses on managing edge devices at scale using Red Hat Edge Manager (RHEM). Technical sessions will cover the architecture, deployment, onboarding, and day-to-day management of edge and fleet workloads to ensure consistent standards across the organization.

This session provides a practical introduction to machine learning for data professionals, focusing on applications rather than deep mathematical or coding theory. Topics include the concepts of dimensionality reduction, as well as an overview of supervised and unsupervised machine learning models, specifically comparing PCA and OPLS. Participants will gain an understanding of how to integrate these methods into real-world analytical workflows to handle complex datasets.

Table Talk is an interactive dating event focused on meaningful conversation rather than traditional speed dating or casual coffee meetings. The format prioritizes personal connection, shared perspectives, and growth, aiming to provide a deeper alternative for individuals seeking more substantial interactions.

The Clothesline Art Market is an outdoor art exhibition hosted at the Leighton Art Centre, situated on an 80-acre heritage property. The event features numerous local artists displaying original paintings, crafts, and fine art on clotheslines and stands surrounding a historic home. Visitors can explore the property while enjoying live music, food vendors, and a land-based writing installation. The event provides an opportunity to view art in a natural setting while touring the heritage house and gallery.

A language practice session for French learners of various proficiency levels. Beginners receive facilitation and support, while intermediate learners engage in independent conversation.

Language practice session focused on Spanish skill improvement. Beginners receive support to facilitate conversation, while intermediate learners practice independently. The environment is designed to be pressure-free, allowing participants to engage at their own comfort level, including options to simply listen.

A casual session for Mandarin learners to practice conversation. Beginners receive facilitation to help with speaking, while intermediate learners engage with each other independently. New attendees are welcome to observe and listen if they prefer.

Small group conversations facilitated by an experienced ESL teacher. The sessions involve speaking prompts and games designed to encourage participation among English learners. It offers an opportunity for attendees to practice language skills and interact in a supportive environment.

A dance party event featuring music from the 80s, 90s, and alternative genres. Attendees gather to socialize and enjoy music.

Participants engage in guided one-on-one video rounds via Zoom. Attendees are categorized by age group and matched based on responses to a personality quiz. Mutual match results are delivered to participants after the event.

Participants engage in virtual speed dating rounds via Zoom, organized by specific age groups. The process requires registration and a personality questionnaire to facilitate compatibility matching. Attendees participate in a series of guided, brief interaction sessions with mutual matches provided after the event concludes.

Virtual event utilizing guided one-on-one video rounds for individuals to meet others based on age and personality matching. Participation involves a personality assessment, and mutual matches are provided following the session.

Participants engage in guided one-on-one speed dating rounds conducted via Zoom. The process involves selecting an age-appropriate group, completing a personality quiz to facilitate matching, and participating in facilitated video sessions. Mutual matches are shared with attendees following the event.

An online speed dating event conducted via Zoom, where participants are paired based on age group and personality assessments. The process involves registering, completing a quiz, and attending guided virtual rounds to facilitate connections. Mutual matches are provided following the event.

This event facilitates virtual speed dating via Zoom. Participants are matched based on a personality quiz and guided through interactive rounds by a host. After the event, mutual matches are provided.

Participants engage in one-on-one dating sessions conducted via Zoom. Individuals are categorized by age range and undergo personality-based matching. Guided rounds allow for structured interaction, with mutual match results provided after the session.

An online speed dating service conducted via video conferencing. Participants are categorized by age range and paired based on a personality assessment. The event proceeds in guided rounds, with mutual match results provided following the session.

Participants engage in a series of short rounds via Zoom to meet local singles. The process involves selecting an age-appropriate group, completing a personality questionnaire, and interacting with matched individuals during the virtual session. Mutual matches are provided after the event.

Virtual speed dating events facilitate meetings between singles based on age ranges and personality compatibility. Participants register for specific age-bracketed sessions and complete a personality quiz used to generate curated matches. The event is conducted via video conferencing, where a host facilitates rounds of interactions. Mutual matches are provided following the event.

This event facilitates speed dating for individuals located in Tucson through a live online platform. Participants are required to register for specific age groups and complete a personality quiz to ensure compatibility. During the event, a host guides participants through rounds of dating. Mutual matches are calculated and provided to participants following the session.

Participants engage in online speed dating rounds via Zoom, categorized by age groups. The process involves registering, completing a personality quiz to facilitate matching, participating in guided rounds, and receiving mutual match results after the session.

A virtual speed dating event where participants engage in short rounds conducted via Zoom. Attendees are categorized by age group and complete a personality quiz to facilitate matching. Following the event, mutual matches are calculated and provided to participants.

This virtual speed dating event connects local singles. Participants are paired based on personality traits determined by a pre-event questionnaire. The session is hosted live on Zoom and involves a series of structured conversations. Following the event, participants receive information regarding their mutual matches.

This event facilitates virtual speed dating sessions conducted via Zoom. Participants are organized into specific age groups and complete personality quizzes to receive compatible matches. During the event, individuals engage in short conversation rounds, and mutual match results are communicated following the conclusion of the session.