Free This Week
Enjoy behind-the-scenes looks and Black History Month events
With the last full week of February ahead of us, this is a great time to get out of your comfort zone and experience something new. From an open rehearsal with Luminous Voices to events honouring Black History Month, there’s so many to hit up.
ProArts Presents Jeremy Gignoux Acoustic Ensemble
February 19, 2020, 12:10 – 12:50pm
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 1st St. SE)
Free admission
The ProArts Society presents the Jeremy Gignoux Acoustic Ensemble as part of its ProArts at Noon music series. Don’t miss this assortment of instrumental tunes, originals, jazz standards, and European traditionals.
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Community Sing IV & Open Rehearsal
February 20, 2020, 4:30 – 6:00pm
Mamdani Opera Centre (1315 7th St. SW)
Free admission, registration required
In this first singing workshop of Luminous Voices’ season, the public is invited to come learn a few excerpts from their concert’s program and sing along. No experience is required but be sure to RSVP to info@luminousvoices.ca.
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I Was Always the Sun
February 20, 2020, 6:30 – 9:00pm
Lukes, Central Library (802 3rd St. SW)
Free admission, registration required
Mikaela Cacho’s I Was Always the Sun is a coming of age story in the form of poetry. It’s about love, the trials, and stages of relationships—connections that end to start a new beginning. Enjoy a poetry reading followed by a Q&A at this event from Bahaghari, Action Dignity and the Calgary Foundation.
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Single Onion #165
February 20, 2020, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Shelf Life Books (1302 4th St. SW)
Free admission
The Single Onion celebrates Black History Month with guest MC Adora Nwofor. Swing by to hear Sue-Shane, Bethel Afework, and Nyabuoy Gatbel and don’t miss these great poets and performers.
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Ask Me Anything Panel
February 21, 2020, 12:05 – 1:35pm
ATB Financial (102 8th Ave. SW)
Free admission, registration required
Join this discussion with photographers, strategists, and those in the arts and culture space that covers the resources experts use to automate business functions and build social media presence. You can ask anything regarding a career in photography!
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Unabashed Magazine Launch
February 21, 2020, 5;00 – 8:00pm
Christine Klassen Gallery (200, 321 50th Ave. SE)
Free admission
Unabashed is a Calgary based art and style magazine with a focus on local artists, challenging societal standards of beauty, and promoting being true to one’s self. This launch celebrates the release of Volume 2 and the first public release of the magazine!
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We Gon Be Alright
February 21 & 22, 2020, 8:00pm
Engineered Air Theatre, Arts Commons (234 9th Ave. SE)
Free admission, registration required
The margins of the Black community move to the front and centre as the We Gon Be Alright cabaret highlights the resilience of Black women and queer Black folks in tumultuous and uncertain times. This event is best suited for people 16+ due to mature content.
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Jollof Rice War
February 22, 2020, 12:00 – 2:00pm
ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen (5302 Forand St. SW)
Free admission, registration required
In celebration of Black History Month and part of the Ethnik Festival of Arts and Culture, witness the emergence of Jollof Rice royalty! Limited seating is available, so be sure to secure your place for this epic battle by emailing ethnikfashion@hotmail.com.
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Rope & Knot Making Workshop
February 22, 2020, 2:00 – 4:00pm
Stride Gallery (1006 Macleod Tr. SE)
Free admission
Participate in a free workshop with Jolie Bird alongside her exhibition, The discipline of constructing. Bird creates a space to experience the tactile act of making both practical and decorative objects with their own hands.
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