Free This Week
As May turns to June, Calgary is buzzing with everything from markets to film screenings to festivals. Catch artist Megan Feniak in conversation at Esker Foundation, celebrate Asian cultures with Southcentre Mall, reminisce on Eau Claire Market at The New Gallery, and more!
Artist talk with Megan Feniak
May 29, 2025, 6 – 7pm
Esker Foundation (4th Floor, 1011 9 Ave. SE)
Free to attend, registration required
Join Esker Foundation and Project Space artist Megan Feniak as she gives a talk about her exhibition With All Our Vernal Suns, on display until June 8.
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Storm Riders
May 30, 2025, 6:30 – 9:30pm
2nd Floor, Dragon City Mall (328 Centre St. S)
Free to attend
Released in 1998 and based on the hit comic Fung Wan, Storm Riders set a new standard for action and special effects in Hong Kong cinema. Directed by Andrew Lau, the film broke box office records with its thrilling story, star-studded cast and groundbreaking visuals.
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Farmers and Makers Market
May 31, 2025, 10am – 2pm
cSPACE Marda Loop (1721 29 Ave. SW)
Free to explore
Discover local art, live music, artisanal foods, fresh produce and hands-on activities at the Farmers & Makers Market. It’s a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of community and creativity.
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Huntington Pioneers Association’s Annual Art Exhibit
May 31, 2025, 10am – 4pm
Huntington Hills Community Association (520 78 Ave. NW)
Free to attend
Huntington Pioneers Association invites you to its annual Art Exhibit. Come down and see the amazing art being produced by local seniors, along with a wonderful display of works by Lori Lukasewich.
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Wok and Talk
May 31, 2025, 1 – 4pm
St Stephen’s Anglican Church (1121 14 Ave. SW)
Free to attend
Kensington Sinfonia presents a free workshop of two new works by Calgary composers Roydon Tse and Mark Limacher. Experience bold new sounds with Jiajia Li, the Gai Lan Ensemble and pianist Chloe Weston, followed by a Q&A with the artists.
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see you there // meet me here: echoes of eau claire — opening reception
May 31, 2025, 7 – 9pm
The New Gallery (208 Centre St. S)
Free to attend
One year after Eau Claire Market’s closure, this exhibition explores the complex emotions and memories tied to the loss of this iconic mall. Featuring installations, found objects, still images, video and audio captured in its final weeks, the exhibition captures the building’s last moments of its 30-year life.
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Asian Heritage Month in Chinatown
May 31 & June 1, 2025
Sien Lok Park, Chinatown (Riverfront Ave. & 1 St. SW)
Free to attend
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month this May with a full lineup of cultural experiences every weekend in Calgary’s Chinatown. From free morning Tai Chi and guided tours, to Mahjong in historic Tong buildings, Chinese language lessons and more!
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4th Street Lilac Festival
June 1, 2025, 10am – 6pm
4th St. SW (Between 12 Ave. and Elbow Dr.)
Free to explore
Each spring, this one-day event starts up Calgary’s vibrant festival season. It encourages citizens to shake off their winter blues and reintroduce themselves to the thriving creative community in our city. Enjoy this array of musical talent, artisan vendors, live entertainment and more!
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Rhythms & Movements of Asia
June 1, 2025, 12 – 5pm
Centre Court, Southcentre Mall (100 Anderson Rd. SE)
Free to attend
Join Southcentre Mall for a vibrant cultural celebration featuring captivating performances of dance, music and folklore by local organizations. This event promises a colourful journey through heritage and harmony.
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Singing Back the Buffalo
June 1, 2025, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall, Central Library
(800 3 St. SE)
Free to attend, registration required
Check out a special screening of Singing Back the Buffalo, a powerful film about the rematriation of bison to the North American plains. The event is presented by Calgary Public Library in partnership with Making Treaty 7: Iinnii Film Series and includes a Q&A with director Tasha Hubbard.
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Zijia (Jaydon) Zhuang — Young Artist Concert
June 1, 2025, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Steinway Piano Gallery (76 Heritage Gate SE)
Free to attend
Passionate, cheerful and easy-going, aspiring musician Jaydon Zhuang has been pursuing his dream of becoming a concert pianist for more than 10 years. Catch him live as part of the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ Associations’ Alberta Young Artist Concert Tour.
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il Boemo
June 2, 2025, 6:30 – 9pm
Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall, Calgary Central Library (800 3 St. SE)
Free to attend, registration required
Join the Calgary European Film Festival for il Boemo, a historical drama about Czech composer Josef Mysliveček’s rise from struggling violinist to acclaimed opera composer. Guided by a wealthy patron, he earns a life-changing commission at the Teatro di San Carlo.
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Life in Warm Colors — Opening Reception
June 4, 2025, 5 – 7pm
Level 1 Gallery, cSPACE Marda Loop (1721 29 Ave. SW)
Free to attend
Join Erco Grey Studios for Life in Warm Colors, a vibrant art exhibit exploring the urgency of global warming through bold, warm-toned works by Olamide Adedipe.
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Redline Trio
June 4, 2025, 12:10 – 1pm
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 1 St. SE)
Free to attend
Don’t miss The Redline Trio as they hit the ProArts@Noon stage with their blend of creativity and technical virtuosity. Whether it’s their unique interpretation of jazz standards or one of their original compositions, the band mesmerizes audiences and brings them along on their musical exploration.
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