Free This Week
- Price: Free
From light art festivals to magazine launches, visual art, fashion shows and markets, to marking the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation with Orange Shirt Day events throughout downtown, the week ahead brings many opportunities for art, culture and reflection.
Takao Tanabe: Printmaker
Runs until November 24, 2024
Glenbow at The Edison (2nd Flr., 150 9 Ave. SW)
Free to explore, Reserve tickets
This free exhibition showcasing the incredible print works of Takao Tanabe 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
Night Light
September 26 – 28, 2024
Victoria Park & Beltline locations
Free to explore
Calgary’s captivating light art festival, Night Light, is set to return for its highly anticipated second edition. Following the overwhelming success of last year’s inaugural event, this year’s festival promises to be even brighter with new and immersive experiences for all ages.
victoriapark.org
Electronicas, Latinas Thriving in Media Arts
September 27, 2024, 7 – 10pm
SpanicArts (604 1 St. SW)
Free to attend
EMMEDIA invites you to celebrate the work of Latina media artists living in Alberta! During this event, you’ll see a work from each artist, talk with them during an engaging Q&A and end the night with a party of Latin classics and Mexican food to socialize and build connections!
emmedia.ca
Launch Party & Fashion Show
September 27, 2024, 7 – 9pm
Lougheed House (707 13 Ave. SW)
Free to attend
As the River Flows and the City Grows is a collaboration between nine Indigenous artists from Wâsakâmapiwak Collective and Lougheed House to imagine alternate histories and futures of this historic site. Join them for a launch party and fashion show in celebration of the exhibit opening!
lougheedhouse.com
The Market @ cSPACE Marda Loop
September 28, 2024, 10am – 2pm
cSPACE Marda Loop (1721 29 Ave. SW)
Free to explore
From handmade crafts to farm-fresh produce, the market offers something for everyone. Families can enjoy free kids’ activities led by professional artist-teachers from Jube School, while live performances by artists in Calgary’s exciting local music scene add to the atmosphere.
cspacemardaloop.com
Fall Show and Sale
September 28, 2024, 10am – 4pm
Parkdale United Church (2919 8 Ave. NW)
Free to explore
The Group Art Society of Calgary presents its annual Fall Show and Sale. Come out for a day of art — meet the artists and browse and buy original paintings in a variety of mediums, sizes and prices. Enter to win an original acrylic painting by Teresa Mirzaee.
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ex(POSE)d Closing Event
September 28, 2024, 11am – 6pm
Sparrow Artspace (36 4 St. NE)
Free to attend
Check out the closing event for the ex(POSE)d by Alice Asphyxia & Cyan Eyed, a month-long art exhibit and residency at Sparrow Artspace. The event includes live performances from one of the artists.
sparrowartspace.com
Artist Talk with Anne-Marie Gunst
September 28, 2024, 1pm
Franz Dopf Gallery (Suite 5, 1145 Kensington Cres. NW)
Free to attend
Join Franz Dopf Gallery for an inspiring artist talk with Anne-Marie Gunst. Discover the stories behind her pieces from the Shadows exhibition.
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Lantern-Fest
September 28, 2024, 6 – 8pm
Southview Community Association (2020 33 St. SE)
Free to attend
Lantern-Fest is the celebration of the unique cultural lantern festivals around the world. International Avenue Arts and Culture Community invites you check out cultural entertainment, participate in lantern decorating, explore The Lantern Festival History Exhibit and more!
eventbrite.com
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Studio Bell
September 30, 2024, 10am – 5pm
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (850 4 St. SE)
Free to participate, registration required
In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Studio Bell will be open with free admission. Explore the Speak Up! exhibition and listen to powerful remarks by Elder Eldon Weasel Child.
studiobell.ca
Orange Shirt Day at The Confluence
September 30, 2024, 10am – 5pm
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (750 9 Ave. SE)
Free to attend
As part of its ongoing mission of reconciliation and decolonization, The Confluence is offering free admission and a variety of free programming on Orange Shirt Day including: a reconciliation letter writing activity, walking tours, Blackfoot art exhibition and film screenings.
theconfluence.ca
Pokaiks — The Children Commemorative Walk & Gathering
September 30, 2024, 10am – 4pm
See website for walk route
Free to participate, registration required
The countdown has begun for the Annual Pokaiks — The Children’s Commemorative Walk and Gathering. This year, in partnership with Contemporary Calgary, the gathering will feature performers and speakers of all ages, with a special emphasis on children and youth performers.
cifrs.ca
Early Music Voices
October 2, 2024, 12:10 – 1pm
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 1 St. SE)
Free to attend
ProArts@Noon Concert Series presents Early Music Voices performing a concert of early music gems. The series presents a wide variety of early music performers every season with both local and touring artists in various venues around the city. Check it out!
proartssociety.ca
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