Free This Week
Looking for something fun (and free) to do this week? Enjoy live music by Woodhouse Big Band at Heritage Park, immerse yourself in Latin American culture at Fiestaval at Olympic Plaza, or explore the Beaulieu Flower & Artisan Market at Lougheed House. Read this week’s roundup for more!
EnChor Chamber Choir
July 17, 2024, 12:10 – 1pm
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 1 St. SE)
Free to attend
EnChor Chamber choir is an auditioned ensemble made up of singers from diverse walks of life. Their commonality is a shared passion for the finest choral music. Check them out as part of the ProArts@Noon Concert Series!
proartssociety.ca
Music in the Plaza
July 17, 2024, 6 – 8pm
Heritage Park (1900 Heritage Dr. SW)
Free to attend
Discover free live music at Music in the Plaza featuring local live bands! This week, check out Woodhouse Big Band, a group of some of Calgary’s finest big band musicians coming together to share their love of music.
heritagepark.ca
Powwow Trail 101 — Kainai Powwow Demonstration
July 17, 2024, 11am – 12noon
Seton Library (4995 Market St. SE)
Free to attend
Join the Calgary Public Library, Indigenous drum groups, and dancers from Treaty 7 to learn about the different dances performed at a powwow. You’ll also learn about protocols and what to expect if you’ve never attended a powwow before.
calgarylibrary.ca
Open Studio for 55+
July 19, 2024, 1 – 4pm
Contemporary Calgary (701 11 St. SW)
Free to attend, registration required
Contemporary Calgary’s Open Studio for 55+ on Fridays in July invites participants to bring projects they are currently engaged in, or ideas and materials, for an opportunity to work with the support of peers and a facilitator with a background in visual art.
contemporarycalgary.com
Fiestaval — Latino Festival
July 19 – 21, 2024
Olympic Plaza (228 8th Ave. SE)
Free to explore
Enjoy national and international performers including Oscar Lopez, Amor a Mexico Dance Group and DJs. Plus, an artisan market, kids area, food vendors and other fun experiences at Fiestaval. Let them share their beautiful culture with you and your family!
fiestaval.ca
Music in the Garden
July 20, 2024, 1 – 4pm
Twin Views Communal Garden (2951 26 Ave. SE)
Free to attend
Check out a family-friendly summer concert and interactive art at Dover’s Twin Views Communal Garden. Stop by and listen to some local music and check out their vendors!
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Beaulieu Flower & Artisan Market
July 20, 2024, 5 – 10pm
Lougheed House (707 13 Ave. SW)
Free to participate
Celebrate Beaulieu Gardens in the height of beauty! The Beaulieu Flower & Artisan Market features vendors selling cut flowers, fresh produce, potted plants, pottery, art and more on Lougheed House’s south lawn. You can also check out free garden tours and fish-scale art & cyanotype-printing workshops.
lougheedhouse.com
Opening Reception: Celebrating Our Backyard & Wild
July 20, 2024, 2 – 5pm
ASA Gallery, Crossroads Art Centre (222, 1235 26 Ave. SE)
Free to attend
Join The Alberta Society of Artists for the opening of solo exhibitions Wild featuring the work of Alberta artist Nacim Ruintan-Tehran and Celebrating Our Backyard featuring the works of Misty Ring. This opening event includes talks from both artists.
albertasocietyofartists.com
Market Nights
July 20, 2024, 3 – 9pm
Heritage Park (1900 Heritage Dr. SW)
Free to explore
Get ready for Market Nights! Shop for a wide variety of artisan products made by local vendors every week at Heritage Park’s front plaza. From one-of-a-kind jewelry to mouthwatering treats and a whole lot more, there’s a diverse array of discoveries waiting for you!
heritagepark.ca
GlobalFest OneWorld Picnic
July 21, 2024, 12 – 5pm
Harley Hotchkiss Gardens (611 4 St. SW)
Free to attend
Witness a sneak peak of GlobalFest through the mini OneWorld Festival. Check out the gathering of various cultural pavilions and experience demonstrations, displays and vendors. Then, grab a bite from one of food trucks on site and enjoy your lunch while viewing a variety of cultural performances.
globalfest.ca
Mush Love Art Exhibition & Market
July 21, 2024, 12 – 5pm
nvrlnd. Boutique (1048 21 Ave. SE)
Free to attend
Don’t miss a day of fabulous, family-friendly fun in the sun! The Mush Love Arts exhibit is open all day, alongside their very special mushroom-inspired market. From handmade arts and crafts to locally crafted mushroom tinctures and delicious food truck treats, there’s a treasure waiting for everyone!
mushlovearts.com
Contemporary Kids: Embodying Art
July 21, 2024, 1 & 3pm
Contemporary Calgary (701 11 St. SW)
Free to attend, registration required
Join Contemporary Calgary for an exciting kids’ workshop led by the enthusiastic dance instructor, Masani St. Rose. Dive into the vibrant world of traditional West African movement, and deepen your appreciation of Winnie Truong’s exhibition Curious Nature.
contemporarycalgary.com
Summer Cinema Club
July 22, 2024, 7 – 9:30pm
Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers (1725 10 Ave. SW)
Free to attend, registration required
The fourth week of Summer Cinema Club is subtitled Indie Darlings. Watch a film and then join in as CSIF’s Kyle Marshall leads a discussion on how the independent movement in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s once again changed Hollywood and how this film signalled the arrival of an important American filmmaker.
csif.org
The Jam Social
July 22, 2024, 7:15 – 9:15pm
Rio Bar & Grill (800 6 Ave SW)
Free to attend, registration required
The next edition of the Jam Social is for folks aged 18 – 29 to unite for music, comedy and jam bingo to meet new friends! Create authentic connections with new people outside of our day-to-day bubble.
eventbrite.ca
Death Bloom Community Night & Open Mic
July 23, 2024, 5 – 9pm
Sparrow Artspace (36 4 St. NE)
Free to attend
Join Death Bloom Collective as artists and community members speak through an open mic about grief, loss, mourning and art. In conjunction with this open-mic night, the collective will share the artwork they have created throughout their Sparrow Artspace Residency.
sparrowartspace.com
Book Launch for Hides by Rod Moody-Corbett
July 23, 2024, 7 – 9pm
Shelf Life Books (1302 4 St SW)
Free to attend
Join Shelf Life Books in celebrating the launch of Rod Moody-Corbett’s debut novel, Hides. This event features readings by Rod Moody-Corbett and Deborah Willis and is hosted by Jess Nicol.
shelflifebooks.ca
Antyx Youth Programming
Ongoing
Various venues
Free to participate
Antyx Community Arts invites youth ages 12 – 18 to participate in a number of their programs focused on providing safe spaces for creative expression including their mural projects, Youth Arts Action, The Film Lab and more!
antyx.ca
Have a free event that’s not listed? Email us at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com or fill out this form.
