Free This Week
Start October by exploring local and arts culture! Take an evening to explore the galleries at Contemporary Calgary, watch an animated film courtesy of the Calgary European Film Festival at the Central Library, jam out and sing your heart out at Congress Coffee, and lots more!
Hop on board an Art Bus
October 3, 2024, 11am – 1pm
Stephen Avenue (between Macleod Tr. and 1 St. SE)
Free to attend
Art Bus is a unique public art project that commissioned seven local artists to use public transit buses as their canvas for new original artworks. All seven buses will be parked on Stephen Avenue at this event where you can learn about the project, see the buses inside and out and meet some of the artists!
calgaryartsdevelopment.com
Nickle at Noon — Textiles as Agents of Wellbeing
October 3, 2024, 12 – 1pm
NIckle Galleries (435 Campus Ln NW.)
Free to explore
This talk by independent curator Sarah Quinton investigates the many ways through which handmade textiles can implicate physical and mental health, spirituality and the environment — exploring textiles’ capacity to celebrate, memorialize and comfort.
events.ucalgary.ca
FREE First Thursdays
October 3, 2024, 5 – 9pm
Contemporary Calgary (701 11 St. SW)
Free to explore
Join Contemporary Calgary for FREE First Thursdays! Dive into the dynamic world of contemporary art as they extend their hours, inviting you to explore their galleries. Stop by the exhibition opening of Paola Pivi: Come check it out, partake in a drop-in art-making session in the Atrium and more!
contemporarycalgary.com
Fine Art Show
October 4 & 5, 2024
Strathcona Community Association (277 Strathcona Dr. SW)
Free to explore
State of Art YYC’s fine art show presents the work of several Calgary professional artists and features original paintings, glasswork, pottery, jewelry and more. Free admission and free parking. Don’t miss it!
stateofartyyc.com
Fall Art Sale & Show
October 5, 2024, 10am – 4pm
Parkdale Community Association (3512 5 Ave. NW)
Free to explore
The Parkdale Art Club is looking forward to presenting its Fall Art Sale. Head on over and check out some original art by local artists in all styles and media. Plus, enter to win a door prize!
pdnf.org
Even Mice Belong in Heaven
October 7, 2024, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall, Calgary Central Library (800 3 St. SE)
Free to attend, registration required
Join Calgary Public Library and Calgary European Film Festival for this animated film about two mortal enemies, a little mouse and a fox, who after an unfortunate accident meet in animal heaven where they lose their natural instincts and become best friends.
calgarylibrary.ca
Halie Finney — Cousin Bear Comes to Visit
October 8, 2024, 7pm
Shelf Life Books (Suite #100, 1302 4 St. SW)
Free to attend
Join Shelf Life Books for the Calgary launch of Halie Finney’s Cousin Bear Comes to Visit, where she introduces us to Francis the Bear as she prepares to reunite with her cousin. Finney will be in conversation with Jillian Fleck (creator of Cheryl) and host Cobra Collins.
shelflifebooks.ca
William Friedson Duo
October 9, 2024, 12:10 – 1pm
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 1 St. SE)
Free to attend
Check out the ProArts@Noon Concert Series as the William Friedson Duo explores the early 20th century influences between jazz and classical composers including Debussy, Ravel, Stravinsky and film composers. Jazz composers included are Kern, Arlen, Porter and others.
proartssociety.ca
Acoustic Jam & Open Mic
October 9, 2024, 7pm
Congress Coffee (Suite #1A, 215 36 Ave. NE)
Free to attend
Check out the monthly jam and open mic open to all acoustic performers at Congress Coffee, hosted by Busker Bob! Drop in and enjoy or participate in an evening of free live music!
congresscoffeeyyc.com
Book Launch: Anh Duong – Dear Da-Lê:
October 9, 2024, 7pm
Shelf Life Books (Suite #100, 1302 4 St. SW)
Free to attend
Douglas & McIntyre and Shelf Life Books invite you to the Calgary launch of Dear Da-Lê by Anh Duong. The evening features a reading, the screening of a brief excerpt from a forthcoming documentary (a companion project by the author’s daughter Ashley Da-Lê Duong), and a moderated Q&A and signing.
shelflifebooks.ca
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