Free This Week
Explore Calgary’s vibrant arts and culture scene with our free events roundup! From the launch of FreeFall Magazine’s latest issue and a special Métis flag-raising ceremony, to a debate on AI’s impact on design, there’s something for everyone this month.
FreeFall Magazine Launch: Volume 34 Number 2
November 14, 2024, 7pm
Shelf Life Books (Suite 100, 1302 4 St. SW)
Free to attend
Check out the launch of the latest issue of FreeFall Magazine, a literary magazine based right there in Calgary. Snacks, drinks, and door prizes round out an evening of literary delight!
shelflifebooks.ca
Revealing Riel
November 15, 2024, 11am – 4pm
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (750 9 Ave. SE)
Free to explore
In honour of Alberta Métis Week, visit The Confluence for an intimate one-day exhibition that offers a glimpse into the personal life of Louis Riel through authentic letters and diaries. Riel was the founder of Manitoba and leader of the Métis resistance against the Canadian Government.
theconfluence.ca
Trunk Show: Ashleigh Moore and Bramble Lee Pryde
November 15, 2024, 5 – 9pm
Sparrow Artspace (36 4 St. NE)
Free to explore
Artists Ashleigh Moore and Bramble Lee Pryde are hosting a popup show and sale as part of the Maker’s Dozen jewelry residency at Sparrow Artspace. Check it out!
sparrowartspace.com
Show + Sale Winter Market — Family Day
November 16, 2024, 10am – 4pm
Alberta University of the Arts (1407 14 Ave. NW)
Free to explore
Since 1990, Show + Sale has showcased the best work from emerging artists at the Alberta University of the Arts. Join the AUArts Student Association for a market filled with great art, fun demos and community spirit!
showandsale.ca
Annual Fall Show & Sale
November 16, 2024, 10am – 4pm
Calgary Grace Lutheran Church (3610 Sarcee Rd. SW)
Free to explore
The Calgary Creative Arts Guild (CCAG) is pleased to host its Annual Fall Show and Sale featuring original works from over 30 local artists. This is a great opportunity to see some amazing art and maybe even find some gifts for the holiday season!
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Contemporary Kids: Mini Eco-Explorers
November 17, 2024, 1 & 3pm
Contemporary Calgary (701 11 St. SW)
Free to participate, registration required
Ages 5 – 12
Join Contemporary Kids for the natural wildlife craft workshop inspired by Paola Pivi’s playful exhibition: Come check it out. Inspired by Pivi’s imaginative take on animals and the environment, this hands-on workshop invites kids to craft their own wildlife creatures using natural bark pieces.
contemporarycalgary.com
Tour — Teresa Posyniak: Resilience
November 19, 2024, 12 – 1pm
Nickle Galleries, University of Calgary (435 Campus Lane NW)
Free to attend
Join curator Michele Hardy for a tour of Teresa Posyniak’s exhibition, Resilience, exploring Posyniak’s long and varied career as an artist, activist and educator in Calgary.
ucalgary.ca
Design + AI, Friend or Foe? A Debate
November 19, 2024, 5 – 7pm
Platform Calgary (407 9 Ave. SE)
Free to attend, registration required
Join d.talks for a debate on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the design industry. As AI continues to evolve, it brings opportunities and challenges to the design world. This debate will delve into the current attitudes toward AI, exploring whether it is seen as a tool that enhances creativity or a disruptive force.
bit.ly/dtalks-design-ai-debate
MRU Conservatory Student Recital
November 20, 2024, 12 – 1pm
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 1 St. SE)
Free to attend
This concert features a diverse program of solo piano and piano in chamber music, featuring students from the Mount Royal University Academy and Advanced Performance Program, as part of the ProArts@Noon Concert Series.
proartssociety.ca
Rising Stars Finals
November 20, 2024, 7pm
Ranchmans Calgary (9615 Macleod Tr. S)
Free to attend
The stage is set as seven of the top 35 contestants compete for a coveted spot in the Rising Star Finals. With prizes up for grabs, this is your chance to witness the next wave of country talent rise to stardom.
ranchmans.ca
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