Free This Week
April winds down with tons of free offerings
The month of April winds down with a wide range of free offerings! Shop at one of several spring markets, celebrate Earth Day with festivities at Southcentre Mall, or attend a community wellness initiative.
Whatever you do, make sure to get out there!
Collegium Musicum
April 20, 2022, 12:10 – 1:00pm
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 1st St. SE)
Free to attend
ProArts@Noon presents UCalgary’s Collegium Musicum, an ensemble dedicated to exploring music from the Baroque period and earlier. This year the ensemble’s focus has been French baroque music and music of early 17th century Italy.
proartssociety.ca
Alberta Literary Awards Finalists’ Readings
April 20 & 21, 2022, 7:00 – 8:00pm
Stream online
Free to watch
Meet the Authors! Join the Writer’s Guild of Alberta as they feature the finalists for the 2022 Alberta Literary Awards with intimate readings set over two days.
writersguild.ca
POW! Parade of Wonders
April 22, 2022, 10:30am
Stephen Avenue & Olympic Plaza
Free to attend
Join Parade Marshal Mayor Gondek for the official kick-off to the Calgary Comics and Entertainment Expo. The Parade of Wonders, co-presented by Calgary Expo and Downtown Calgary, welcomes celebrity guests and tens of thousands of fans each year to celebrate creativity and community in beautiful downtown Calgary.
fanexpohq.com
Spring Bliss
April 22, 2022, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Village Commons (610 8th Ave. SE)
Free to attend
You’re invited to a mini-mental wellness festival hosted by carya Calgary for an opportunity to learn about brain health and how to support your mental wellness through a variety of local partners.
perlinfoundation.com
Art Show & Sale
April 22, 2022, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Montgomery Community Centre (5003 16th Ave. NW)
Free to explore
The Calgary Creative Arts Guild and Montgomery Community Association look forward to seeing everyone and meeting art lovers this spring at their art show and sale. Head down to the community of Montgomery to join them to view and buy art from a variety of local artists!
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Celebrating Life Dialogues
April 23, 2022, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Stream online
Free to attend, donation recommended
After two challenging years in isolation, Celebrating Life aims to celebrate community and a brighter future together. Join them as they host a full day of conversations and presentations with creators, artists, and change-makers to reflect on how they are evolving, thriving, and moving forward.
celebrating-life.ca
Earth Day Recycling Drive
April 23, 2022, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Southcentre Mall (100 Anderson Rd. SE)
Free to participate
Celebrate Earth Day at Southcentre Mall set up to accept various recyclables including paper, cardboard, beverage containers, clothing, metals and old electronics. You also visit the Earth Day learning hub’s eco-friendly art station to make a fun take-home craft, or take a picture at their photo booth!
southcentremall.com
Spring Art Show & Sale
April 23 & 24, 2022, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Bridgeland Riverside Community Association (917 Centre Ave. NE)
Free to explore
Beacon Original Art’s two-day art show and sale with over 20 different local artists in attendance showcases a diverse array of art. It is an opportunity for artists to share their inspirations and techniques with each other and the public.
beaconoriginalart.com
Virtual Spring Market
April 23 & 24, 2022
Free to explore online
Are you looking for one-of-a-kind gifts for family and friends? Maybe for the mother in your life? (hint hint!) Show + Sale’s seasonal art markets are your destination for local handmade artwork made by emerging artists at AUArts. There’s something for everyone, with artwork of varying mediums and price points.
showandsale.ca
Tower Migration — Opening & Artist Talk
April 23 & 24, 2022
Studio Vazquez-Mackay (100, 441 5th Ave. SW)
Free to attend and explore
This series of artworks originated with Mark Vazquez-Mackay’s interest in the biblical story of the Tower of Babel and parallel cautionary tales, and his curiosity about the motivations behind human migration ultimately led to the focal question: what circumstances are people moving away from?
studiovazquez-mackay.com
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