Free This Week
Looking for free arts and culture events around Calgary? This week, explore movement inspired by the growth patterns of climbing plants with Fluid Fest, get a rare behind-the-scenes tour of Nickle Galleries’ numismatic vault and enjoy live music courtesy of the JazzYYC Canadian Festival. Read on for more!
VINES Workshop
November 7, 2024, 1 – 4pm
Contemporary Calgary (701 11 St. SW)
Free to attend, registration required
This Fluid Fest dance workshop focuses on state-based creation processes and making relations with more-than-human kin. You will endeavour to understand and relate to another species — in this case, climbing plants and their growth patterns.
forms.gle
Free First Thursdays
November 7, 2024, 5 – 9pm
Contemporary Calgary (701 11 St. SW)
Free to explore, registration required
Join Contemporary Calgary for Free First Thursdays! Dive into the dynamic world of contemporary art at their galleries, stop by the exhibition opening of Mia + Eric: In a Strange Place and enjoy an immersive series of performances from Springboard’s Fluid Fest, plus more!
contemporarycalgary.com
David Hirschman Solo Guitar
November 7, 2024, 11am – 1pm
Servus Credit Union Inglewood (1328 9 Ave. SE)
Free to attend
Seven-string jazz guitarist David Hirschman hails from New York City. The expanded bass range of the additional string combined with his pianistic approach has listeners frequently comment that it sounds like more than one person playing. Catch this free show as part of JazzYYC Canadian Festival!
jazzyyc.com
Pop-Up Trunk Show
November 8 & 9, 2024, 10am – 4pm
Sparrow Artspace (36 4 St. NE)
Free to explore
Check out Trunk Show & Sale featuring handmade jewelry from Shona Rae, Cherry Deacon, Barb Temple and Jennea Frischke, and maybe more, as part of the Maker’s Dozen jewelry residency at Sparrow Artspace.
sparrowartspace.com
JazzYYC Canadian Festival JazzWalk
November 10, 2024, 12 – 5pm
Various venues
Free to attend
Join JazzYYC at their free JazzWalk for live music at various locations in Inglewood and along the Music Mile. Performers include Martijn Van Galen Quartet, Chris Tauchner Trio, Mike Watson and others!
jazzyyc.com
Numismatic Collection Vault Tour
November 12, 2024, 12 – 1pm
Nickle Galleries, University of Calgary (435 Campus Lane NW)
Free to attend
Marina Fischer offers a rare behind-the-scenes tour of Nickle Galleries’ numismatic vault. Learn about this vast and important collection, see highlights and find out how ancient coins are preserved and used to support teaching and learning at the University of Calgary.
ucalgary.ca/nickle-galleries
Woolf’s Voices #36
November 13, 2024, 7pm
Shelf Life Books (Suite 100, 1302 4 St. SW)
Free to attend
Woolf’s Voices is a safe intersectional space to honour and to express the feminine through poetry, writing, music, spoken word, comedy and multi-genre performance. Check it out!
shelflifebooks.ca
Poetry Class
November 14, 2024, 6 – 7pm
Sparrow Artspace (36 4 St. NE)
Free to attend, registration required
Poetry is great for relaxation, reflection and boosting creativity. Join the Women’s Centre of Calgary for a beginner poetry class where everyone is welcome. Learn some new skills and make some new friends.
sparrowartspace.com
Takao Tanabe: Printmaker
Until November 24, 2024
Glenbow at the Edison (150 9 Ave. SW)
Free to explore, registration required
This free exhibition showcases the incredible print works of Takao Tanabe. At 98 years old, this exhibition is dedicated to his printmaking and highlights the unique medium in which he has honed his skills for over 75 years. Many prints on display have never been exhibited until now.
glenbow.org
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