Free This Week
This week offers a diverse range of creative experiences! Explore the artistry of textiles at Nickle Galleries, celebrate the opening of a photography exhibition that boldly reimagines masculinity in hockey, or dive into the world of media arts at the Particle + Wave Festival.
Nickle at Noon: Michele Hardy
March 13, 2025, 12 – 1pm
Nickle Galleries, University of Calgary (435 Campus Lane NW)
Free to attend
Michele Hardy discusses the Nickle Galleries’ renowned carpet and textile collections, answering common visitor questions about their history and significance. Since 2003, the gallery has showcased and studied these textiles, highlighting the diverse stories woven by makers, collectors and audiences.
events.ucalgary.ca
I Am Emotionally Attached to These Men — Opening Night Party
March 14, 2025, 8pm
Roadrunner Vintage (1006 Macleod Tr. SE)
Free to explore
Calgary photographer Sebastian Buzzalino’s I Am Emotionally Attached to These Men expands the boundaries of traditional masculinity in hockey. Through 20 reimagined hockey card-style portraits, Buzzalino queers the stereotypical image of the male athlete.
unfoldingcreativephoto.com
Spectre of Comparisons — Opening Reception and Artist Talk
March 15, 2025, 1 – 4pm
ASA Gallery, Crossroads Art Centre (222, 1235 26 Ave. SE)
Free to explore
The Alberta Society of Artists presents the solo exhibition Spectre of Comparison featuring the work of Alberta artist Kuhlien Migue. The paintings in this exhibition reference the text and landscapes depicted in these postage stamps as well as highlight native flora from the Philippines and their local names.
albertasocietyofartists.com
Particle + Wave Media Arts Festival
Until March 22, 2025, event times vary
EMMEDIA (2005 10 Ave. SW)
Free to attend
Calgary’s premier media arts festival returns for a milestone 10th anniversary, bringing together digital art, experimental films, live performances and thought-provoking discussions. Check out their immersive exhibitions and festival programming including open houses and an artist talk!
emmedia.ca
Music as Puppetry
March 19, 2025, 12:10 – 1pm
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 1 St. SW)
Free to attend
Music as Puppetry is a whimsical, all-ages mask, music and movement collaboration between dance artist Jocelyn Mah and violinist/composer James Watson, using their joint vocabulary of contemporary and folk/jazz idioms. Check out this noon-hour performance!
proartssociety.ca
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