classical, choral + opera

fri june 5 + sat june 6 Mussorgsky and Rachmaninoff with Valentina Lisitsa Presented by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of its Masterworks Series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p. m. $ 20 - $ 90. 403- 571- 0879, cpo- live. com.

sat june 6 Dance to the Music! Join over 200 singers and special guests for a fast- paced, foot- stompin’ time. Featuring songs from big band, country, disco/ pop/’ 60s, and cur--

rent hits. At Martha Cohen Theatre, 829 Macleod Tr. S. E. 7: 30 - 10 p. m. $ 24.10 - $ 29.89. up2something.org.

sun june 7

Rainbow Connections Presented by One Voice Chorus ( OVC). Pride- themed concert that celebrates all the affirming connections in our lives and communities. At St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 1121 14th Ave. S. W. 3 - 5 p. m. Regular, $ 20; students and seniors, $ 15; children under 12, free. onevoicechorus. ca.

The Cello Rich and Exotic Presented by Calgary Civic Symphony. Featuring the exotic sounds of Phil Hansen. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons, 205 8th Ave. S. E. 2: 30 - 4: 30 p. m. $ 22.10. 403- 670- 5430, calgarycivicsymphony.ca.

sun june 7 + mon june 8

The Garden of Shadow Presented by Mountain View Connection. Soprano Allison Angelo and actor Olga Primak join forces with pianists Kathleen van Mourik and Charles Foreman to create a musical/ literary evening that promises to leave you inspired by the poetry and music of England in the early 1900s. At Lougheed House, 707 13th Ave. S. W. 7: 30 p. m. Adults, $ 40; students and seniors, $ 30; children under 12, free. 403- 240- 4174, mountainviewfestival. com.

wed june 10

World Music Concert Wednesday, June 10. Presented by The Calgary JCC. FeaturingHandPan and Flamenco guitar player Liron Man. At Calgary Jewish Centre, 1607 90 Ave. S. W. 7 - 9 p. m. Advance, $ 20; at the door, $ 25. 403- 253- 8600, calgaryjcc.com.

wed june 10 + thur june 11

Pops in the Park Presented by CPO. At Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S. W. Barbecue, 6: 30 p. m.; concert, 7: 30 p. m. $ 25 - $ 65. 403- 571- 0879, cpo- live. com.

La Gioconda Wednesday, June 10 to Sunday, June 14. Presented by Calgary Concert Opera, Opera by Request and Foothills Philharmonic Chorus. Various times and locations. $ 20. 403- 263- 5911, calgaryconcertopera.com.

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ProArts at Noon Wednesday: Talisman Energy Choir. At Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, 604 1st St. S. E. 12: 10- 12: 50 p. m. Free. 403- 269- 1904, proartssociety.ca.

upcoming The Best is Yet to Come: Sinatra and Beyond Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13. Presented by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of its POPS Series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p. m. $ 20 - $ 90. 403- 571- 0879, cpo- live. com.

Journeys Saturday, June 13. Presented by Calgary Men’s Chorus. With Special guest, Luba. At Rozsa Centre, University of Calgary. 7 - 9 p. m. $ 25. calgarymenschorus.org.

Choral Evensong Sunday, June 14. Presented Cathedral Church of the Redeemer. Featuring Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by Richard Lloyd and Into One Harmony by Calgary composer Zachary Wadsworth. At Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, 604 1 St. S. E. 4: 30 p. m. 403- 269- 1905 x 117, anglicancathedralcalgary.ca.

Sticks N’ Bones Sunday, June 21. Presented by Calgary Wind Symphony. At Rozsa Centre, U of C. 2: 30 p. m. 403- 214- 7571, calgarywindsymphony.com.

The Art of Time Ensemble Saturday, June 27. As part of the Banff Centre Summer Series. Led by concert pianist Andrew Burashko, reimagines The Beatles’ Abbey Road, from “Come Together” to “Her Majesty”. At Shaw Amphitheatre, The Banff Centre. 6: 30 p. m. Adults, $ 25; seniors and students, $ 22; children, $ 12.50. banffcentre.ca.

Rhythm of the Rockies Chorus Saturday, June 27. Featuring Calgary’s International Award winning chorus showcasing their 4 part harmony Las Vegas package and quartet performances. At Fresh Start Recovery Centre, 411 41st Ave. N. E. 7: 30 p. m. $ 20. rhythmoftherockies.org.

Crush Friday, July 17. Presented as part of the Banff Centre Summer Series. A new opera with music by James Rolfe and a libretto by Anna Chatterton. Commissioned by the Canadian Opera Company. At The Club, The Banff Centre. 9 p. m. Adults, $ 25; seniors and students, $ 22. banffcentre.ca.

Wilson Creek Gospel Jamboree Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26. A weekend celebration of western Canada’s gospel musicians. Performers include Darrel Janz, Singing Hills, The Potter’s Clay Quartet and Flood the Stone. Granum, Alta. ( 1.5 hours southeast of Calgary). gospelmusicjamboree.com.

Opera in the Village Thursday, Aug. 13 to Saturday, Aug. 22. The centerpiece of this year’s Opera in the Village is Gilbert & Sullivan’s comedic opera, The Mikado. There will also be family- friendly matinee performances of The Scorpions’ Sting. Both will be performed in our 900- seat open- air tent. Various showtimes. $ 35 - $ 75. At Calgary’s East Village RiverWalk, calgaryopera.com.

Valves, Slides and Keys Saturday, Sept. 12. Presented by the School of Creative and Performing Arts at the University of Calgary. Part of the Music Celebration Series. U of C, 2500 University Dr. N. W. 8 - 10: 30 p. m. Adults, $ 25; students and seniors, $ 18. 403- 220- 7202, scpa. ucalgary. ca.