YYC MAYORAL CANDIDATES ON THE ARTS
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fri aug 25 The Last Podcast on the Left Podcast covering all the horrors our world has to offer, both imagined and real. At Marquee Beer Market & Stage, 4630 Macleod Tr. S. Doors, 7 p.m. $29.50. TF. mon aug 28 YYC Mayoral Candidates on the Arts Forum hosted by Alberta Theatre Projects, One Yellow Rabbit and Theatre Junction. Facilitated by Wordfest CEO Shelley Youngblut. At Theatre Junction Grand, 608 1st St. S.W. 6 p.m. Free. wed aug 30 Understanding Dementia & Brain Health Workshop provides an introduction and overview to the topic of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. At South Health Campus Auditorium, 4449 Front St. S.E. 6:30 p.m. alzheimercalgary.ca. thur aug 31 Matthew Blair: Life And Work Of A Contemporary Artist In Alberta Presentation of the work and ideas of contemporary English artist and designer Matthew Blair, who now calls Okotoks home. His abstract Alberta landscapes are part of Lineham’s current show, Fresh Picked Southern Alberta. At Lineham House Galleries, 33 Elma St., Okotoks. 7 p.m. 403-917-1445, linehamhousegalleries.com.
ongoing AphasiaMondays (except Conversation holidays). GroupHelps people with communicate.aphasia gainAt Parkdalesome ability Unitedto speak Church, and 2919 8th Ave. N.W. 1:30-3 p.m. 403-8277520, calgary.aphasia.centre@gmail.com. BTCA Conversation Club Mondays. Participants choose their own topics, including global affairs, national and local politics, religion, history, geography, science. All ages welcome. At Banff Trail Community Association, 2115 20th Ave. N.W. 1:15-4 pm. 403-2822464 and 403-282-8530. Calgary Knights of the Round Table Tuesdays. Lunch followed by a speaker-and-discussion period. At the Ramada Inn, 708 8th Ave. S.W. 12 p.m. $20. sites. google.com/site/calgaryknightsoftheroundtable. Let’s Talk Conversation Group Mondays: Spanish, 7:45-8:45 p.m.; Wednesdays: English, 7-8 p.m. For people who would like to develop their speaking and communication skills in a small group, practicing in a dynamic, relaxing and friendly way. At Las Canarias Restaurant, 1129 17th Ave. S.W. Free. calgaryspanishclub.ca. Guided Walking Tours of Downtown Calgary Wednesdays from May through September. Meet outside the entrance to the Glenbow Museum, 130 9th Ave. S.E. 10 a.m. 403-284-3731. upcoming Autumn Birding Course Fifteen-week course starting Monday, Sept. 4. Journey into the world of Calgary’s birds with Gus Yaki, a lifelong naturalist who has birded around the world, and other experienced instructors. Once-a-week, $100; members, $60; twicea-week, $150; members, $100; youth with 16 years of age or younger with registered adult, $5. Register online at friendsoffishcreek.org.