Free This Week
Check out flamenco, festivals and so much more
- Price: Free
From performances to readings to markets, there really is a little taste of everything this week. And with Fluid Festival and M:ST on the schedule, there’s lots to check out for free. Here’s what’s on our calendar:
ProArts@Noon Presents Fluid Fest
October 19, 2016, 12:10pm
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 1st St. SE)
Free
Rosanna Terracciano initiated the This is Flamenco series to share the powerful trinity of flamenco song, guitar and dance with Calgary audiences. Terracciano will be joined by David Matyas on flamenco guitar, Jonathan Lewis on violin, and special guest vocalist Domenica Vizzutti, at this free lunch hour concert.
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Sights & Sounds && Version 4.0
October 20, 2016, 7:00 – 8:30pm
Historic Firehall #6 (1111 Memorial Dr. NW)
Free, RSVP on Facebook
This evening brings together films of two artists who are known for designing and performing through complex costumes—Katherine Knight and Cuban artist Yali Romagoza. Co-presented by M:ST Performative Art Festival and the Open AiR artist residency program from The City of Calgary, this evening marks the perfect kick off to M:ST 8, running October 21 to 26 in Calgary.
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Single Onion #135
October 20, 2016, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Shelf Life Books (1302 4th St. SW)
Free
This week head to Shelf Life Books for a music and spoken-word event put on by Single Onion featuring performances from Tippy Agogo and Midnight Yoga for Alcoholics.
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Mountain Standard Time Performative Art Festival (M:ST)
October 21 – 26, 2016
Multiple locations
Free – $15
Alberta’s only biennial festival of performative art returns for its eighth edition this October. M:ST celebrates innovative and critical performative art from Southern Alberta and also features lectures, film screenings, panels discussions, exhibitions, and interactive workshops. And many of them are free.
mstfestival.org
Calgary Fall Night Market
October 21, 2016, 5:00 – 11:00pm
Eau Claire Market (200 Barclay Parade SW)
Free
Start your Christmas shopping early at the only night market happening in Calgary during our colder months. Enjoy late night shopping in the heart of downtown alongside local music and live entertainment.
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Strathcona Square Pumpkin Festival
Strathcona Square (555 Strathcona Blvd. SW)
October 22, 2016, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Free
Strathcona Square is hosting its first pumpkin festival this week. It’s free and open to everyone so come down, carve a pumpkin, enter your pie or just enjoy the entertainment.
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Gallery HOP
October 22, 2016, 11:00am – 5:00pm
Multiple locations
Free
Join the Art Dealers Association of Canada: Calgary Section (ADAC) for this special event to promote and connect Calgary’s “Trusted Experts” in art with the public. Swing by each ADAC member gallery for a special talk or presentation.
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Launch of the Contemporary Art Map Calgary
October 22, 2016, 11:00am – 8:00pm
Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE)
Free
Head to the Esker Foundation and pick up this new map. Celebrating important contributions that 21 artist-run centres, project spaces, commercial galleries, collective studios, and institutions are making to the cultural life of Calgary, this self-guided tour is designed for both visitors and locals. Pick one up and get exploring.
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Live at the Lido Literary Salon
October 23, 2016, 2:00 – 3:00pm
Lido Library (1087 2nd Ave. NW)
Free
Hear some fresh words from three literary talents at Calgary’s own pop-up library. Drop by for a poetry reading and book signing with Nikki Reimer, Sonja Greckol, and Meredith Quartermain.
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