GOING OUT:
Family Day arrives to tire out the kids and chase away the winter blues. Plus, The Old Trout Puppet Workshop strides into battle with the fearsome Jabberwock, and Unganisha is an ambitious show that traces the roots of modern dance.
pop, rock + hip-hop
fri feb 16 Mitis At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. 9 p.m. Free before 10:30 p.m. with RSVP at showpass.com
sat feb 17 Black Label Society With Corrosion of Conformity and EyeHateGod. At MacEwan Hall, U of C. Doors, 6:30 p.m. $36 - $48. TF.
Sabaton and Kreator At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. 6:30 p.m. $39.95. TF.
sun feb 18 Serena Ryder At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. Doors, 7 p.m. $32.25 - $62.25.
tue feb 20 Neckdeep At MacEwan Hall Ballroom, U of C. Doors, 6 p.m. $30. TF.
wed feb 21 Killswitch Engage and Anthrax Wednesday, Feb. 21. With Havok. At MacEwan Hall, U of C. Doors, 6 p.m. $48 - $199. TF.
The Sheepdogs Wednesday, Feb. 21. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. $33.75. TM.
upcoming Rock On! The Best Symphonic Rock Ever Friday, Feb. 23 and Saturday, Feb. 24. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of its Pops series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $25 - $85. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Pegboard Nerds Saturday, Feb. 24. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. Free before 10:30 p.m. with RSVP at showpass.com.
Dashboard Confessional Tuesday, Feb. 27. At MacEwan Hall, U of C. Doors, 7 p.m. $39.50. TF.
Architects Wednesday, Feb. 28. With Stick to Your Guns and Counterpart. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. Doors, 7 p.m. $20. TF.
Theory of a Deadman Thursday, March 1. At Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr. 8 p.m. $39 - $49. TM.
Five Alarm Funk Friday, March 2. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. Free before 10:30 p.m. with RSVP. showpass.com.
Bahamas Saturday, March 3. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. Doors, 7 p.m. $35. TF.
Atmosphere with Evidence Friday, March 9. At MacEwan Hall, U of C. Doors, 7 p.m. $32.50. TF.
Party Favor Saturday, March 10. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. Free before 10:30 p.m. with RSVP at thisisblueprint.com.
Santana Saturday, March 10. At Scotiabank Saddledome. 8 p.m. $39 - $500. TM.
Let’s Hang On Sunday, March 11. At Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr. 8 p.m. $39 - $59. TM.
The Band That Fell to Earth: A David Bowie Odyssey Monday, March 12. At Stage West Theatre, 727 42nd Ave. S.E. 6 p.m. $109.20. 403-243-6652, stagewestcalgary.com.
Nelly Tuesday, March 13. At Cowboys Dance Hall, 421 12th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. $50 - $100. showpass.com.
Pennywise Friday, March 16. At MacEwan Hall, U of C. 7 p.m. $36.50. TF.
Randy Bachman Monday, March 19. At Bella Concert Hall, MRU. 8 p.m. $30 - $85.
Motionless in White Tuesday, March 20. With Every Time I Die, Chelsea Grin, and Ice Nine Kills. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. Doors, 6 p.m. $28. TF.
Fleetwood Mac—Rumours Thursday, March 22. Performed by Classic Albums Live. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m. $35 - $65.
NF Friday, March 23. At MacEwan Ballroom, U of C. 7 p.m. $29.50 - $99.50. TF.
Our Lady Peace and Matthew Good Friday, March 23. At Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr. 7:30 p.m. $60.50 - $300. TM.
Lights Tuesday, March 27. With Dear Rouge and DCF. At MacEwan Hall, U of C. 7 p.m. $35 - $185. TF.
Harlequin and Lee Aaron Thursday, March 29. At Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr. 8 p.m. $39 - $49. TM.
Protest the Hero Friday, March 30. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. Doors, 8 p.m. $25. TF.
Alvvays Saturday, March 31. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. 8 p.m. $20. TM.
Ministry Sunday, April 1. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. Doors, 7 p.m. $40. ticketweb.ca.
420 Music and Arts Festival Thursday, April 19 to Saturday, April 21. At Distortion, 3828 Macleod Tr. Advance passes, $69 - $74. 420musicandartsfestival.ca.
Steve Miller Band with Peter Frampton Friday, April 20. At Scotiabank Saddledome. 7:30 p.m. $39.50 - $500. TM.
folk, roots + country
fri feb 16 100 Mile House Presented by Rocky Mountain Folk Club. With The Jones Effect. At Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Hall, 1320 5th Ave. N.W. $20 at the door. 403-283-4525, rockyfolkclub.tripod.com.
Mattson, FOONYAP, Delhi 2 Dublin, Justin Townes, Earle, Lab Coast, The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer, Iris Dement, Steve Poltz, Lucette and more. Various venues. Three-day wristband, $85. TF.
sat feb 17
John Wort Hannam Presented by Gallery House Concerts Society. At private residence. 7 p.m. $25. galleryhouseconcerts.com.
Jim & Lynda McLennan and Go Ask Earl Presented by Alberta Wilderness Association. At AWA Cottage School, 455 12th St. N.W. Doors, 7 p.m. $20. albertawilderness.ca.
Whitney Rose & Kara Grainger Presented by Stampede City Sessions. At Webber Academy Performing Arts Centre, 1515 93rd St. S.W. Doors, 6 p.m. $25. stampedecitysessions.com.
wed feb 21
Hank Williams Live—1952 Starring Joe Matheson. At Bert Church Theatre, 1000 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie. 7:30 p.m. $33. 403-9488824, thebertchurchtheatre.com.
thur feb 22
Josh Ritter With special guest Leeroy Stagger. At Eric Harvie Theatre, Banff Centre. 7:30 p.m. $35.
upcoming
James Hill and Anne Janelle Friday, Feb. 23. Presented by Calgary Folk Club. At Dalhousie Community Centre, 5432 Dalhart Rd. N.W. Doors, 7 p.m. $25. 403-286-5651, calgaryfolkclub.com.
The Wardens Friday, Feb. 23. Presented by Weaselhead Presents. At Lakeview United Church, 3023 63rd Ave. S.W. 7:30 p.m. $25 at the door. 403-242-5760, lakeviewunitedchurch.com.
Big Little Lions Saturday, Feb. 24. Presented by Bow Valley Music Club. Helen Austin and Paul Otten present their new album, Alive and Well. At Strathcona Community Centre, 277 Strathcona Dr. S.W. Doors, 7 p.m. $31. 403-287-2299, bowvalleymusicclub.org.
Doc Walker Saturday, Feb. 24. At Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 11500 35th St. S.E. 9 p.m. $42 - $52.50. TF.
James Hill and Anne Jenelle Saturday, Feb. 24. Presented by Saturday Night Special. At Braeside Community Centre, 11024 Braeside Dr. S.W. 7 p.m. $25. 403-271-3719, saturdaynightspecial.ca.
Lion Bear Fox and Big Little Lions Saturday, Feb. 24. Presented by Bow Valley Music Club. At Strathcona Community Centre, 277 Strathcona Dr. S.W. Doors, 7 p.m. $31. 403-287-2299, bowvalleymusicclub.org.
Valdy Saturday, Feb. 24. Presented by Nickelodeon Music Club. At Crescent Heights Community Hall, 1101 2nd St. N.W. Doors, 7 p.m. $25. 403-284-4384, thenick.ca.
Terra Lightfoot with William Crighton Tuesday, Feb. 27. At Festival, 1015 10th Ave. S.E. Doors, 7 p.m. $25. TF.
The Jim Cuddy Band Thursday, March 1. At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 8 p.m. $39.50 - $400. TM.
The East Pointers Friday, March 2. At Festival, 1015 10th Ave. S.E. Doors, 7 p.m. $25. TF.
Maura Shaftoe Sunday, March 4. With special guest Kate Stevens. At Engineered Air Theatre, Arts Commons. 7 p.m. $32.75. maurashaftoe.ca.
Big Little Lions Thursday, March 8. Presented by Gallery House Concerts. 7 p.m. $25. galleryhouseconcerts.com.
Brantley Gilbert Thursday, March 8. With Tim Hicks and Josh Phillips. At Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr. 7 p.m. $49.50 - $349.50. TM.
Dwight Yoakam Thursday, March 8. With Brandy Clark. At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 7:30 p.m. $40 - $104. TM.
Lila Downs Thursday, March 8. Part of Arts Commons Presents’ BD&P World Music series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m. $35 - $85.
Alan Doyle Friday, March 9. At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 8 p.m. Starting at $29.50. TM.
Sandy Johnson with Christie Simmons Friday, March 9. Part
of the Little Concerts Series. At Fort Calgary, 750 9th Ave. S.E. Doors, 7 p.m. $20 - $25. 403-290-1875, littleconcerts.com.
Johnny Reid Saturday, March 10. At Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr. 7 p.m. $59 - $79. TM.
Rae Spoon with F&M Thursday, March 15. Part of the Alberta Spotlight series. At Studio Bell, 850 4th St. S.E. Doors, 7:30 p.m. $15. studiobell.ca.
Gilberto Santa Rosa Saturday, March 17. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. 8 p.m. $93. ticketor.com.
The Arrogant Worms Monday, March 19. At Festival Hall, 1215 10th Ave. S.E. Doors, 7 p.m. $35. TF.
Robyn Hitchcock Friday, March 23. At Festival, 1015 10th Ave. S.E. Doors, 7:30 p.m. $25. TF.
blues, jazz + big band
sat feb 17
Prime Time Big Band Brunch At Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 9th Ave. S.E. Doors, noon; show, 2-4 p.m. $17 - $24. Reservations recommended at 403-269-5581. primetimebigband.com.
thur feb 22
Stacey Kent Thursday, Feb. 22. Part of Arts Commons Presents’ TD Jazz series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m. $35 - $85.
upcoming
Calgary Midwinter All-Canadian Bluesfest Monday, Feb. 26 to Saturday, March 3. Featuring Harrison Kennedy, David Vest, Steve Pineo and Elsie Osborne. Various venues. calgarybluesfest.com.
Roy Book Binder Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3. Part of Arts Commons Presents’ PCL Blues series. At Engineered Air Theatre, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $43 - $63.
Ellen Doty Come Fall Album Release Saturday, March 3. At Bella Concert Hall, MRU. 7:30 p.m. $35. 403-440-6111, ellendoty.com.
ReMix Friday, March 9. Presented by On the Edge Concert Series. The 14-member local group performs
jazz, R&B, pop and fusion. At Red Deer Lake United Church, 96187 178th Ave. W., Foothills, Alta. Doors, 6:30 p.m. Dinner is available for purchase. Concert, 7:30 p.m. $25; youth, $10; 12 and under, free. 403-256-3181, reddeerlakeuc.com.
Sandro Dominelli Trio Saturday, March 10. Presented by JazzYYC as part of its Illumin8 series. Featuring Chris Tarry and Rez Abbasi. At Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, 111 12th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. $30. jazzyyc.com.
Richard Harding Monday, March 13. Presented by UCalgary School of Creative and Performing Arts as part of its Monday Night Jazz series. With the UCalgary Jazz Orchestra. At Eckhardt-Gramatté, Rozsa Centre, U of C. 8 p.m. $19 - $26.
Badbadnotgood Thursday, April 5. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. Doors, 8 p.m. thisisblueprint.com.
Judy Niemack Quartet Saturday, April 7. Presented by JazzYYC as part of its Illumin8 series. At Festival Hall, 1215 10th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. $30. jazzyyc.com.
classical, choral + opera
fri feb 16 Open Concert: Concert in the 21st Century Additional date Friday, Feb. 23. Experience the work of the Banff Centre’s Concert in the 21st Century program curated by Pedja Muzijevic. At Rolston Recital Hall, Banff Centre. 7:30 p.m. Free.
fri feb 16 + sat feb 17 Romantic Rachmaninoff with Luca Buratto Presented by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of its Showcase series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $20 - $80. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
sat feb 17 A Celebration of Chinese Music Old and New Featuring performances by pianist Everett Hopfner, flutist Jiajia Li and soprano Shana Yang, as well as the Calgary Chinese Orchestra. At Engineered Air Theatre, Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m. $33.
tue feb 20 Gaëlle Solal Presented by the Alliance Française of Calgary and the Classical Guitar Society of
Calgary. At cSpace Auditorium, 1721 29th Ave. S.W. 8 p.m. $35. afcalgary.ca. beginning thur feb 22
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Until Sunday, Feb. 25. Presented by Cowtown Opera. Ignoring everything she was told about stranger danger, Alice follows a talking rabbit into Wonderland and ends up on a zany adventure. At Mamdani Opera Centre, 1315 7th St. S.. 7:30 p.m.; weekend matinees, 2:30 p.m. $20 - $30; child five and under, free. cowtownoperacompany.com. ongoing
ProArts at Noon Wednesday: Rotary Park, alternative bluegrass. At Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, 604 1st St. S.E. 12:10-12:50 p.m. Free. 403-269-1904, proartssociety.ca. upcoming
Luminous Voices Open Rehearsal Friday, Feb. 23. Experience behindthe-scenes music-making and preview Luminous Voices’ Leap of Faith concert. At cSpace, 1721 29th Ave. S.W. 4 - 6:30 p.m. RSVP at info@luminousvoices.ca or 587-8898370. luminousvoices.com.
In Performance: Pro Coro Canada Saturday, Feb. 24. At Rolston Recital Hall, Banff Centre. 7 p.m. $12. Bach to the Future Sunday, Feb. 25. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of its Symphony Sundays for Kids series and the True North Festival. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. Instrument zoo, 2 p.m.; concert, 3 p.m. $24 - $35. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Choral Evensong Sunday, Feb. 25. Celebrating David, Patron of Wales. Christ Church Elbow Park, 3602 8th St. S.W. 7:30 p.m. 403-243-4680, christchurchcalgary.org.
CORE Celebration Concert Sunday, Feb. 25. Featuring guest musician Alex Hughes, the Corps Bara Dancers in performance with the CORE Celebration Choir and guest speaker Deanna Witwer, Corps Bara’s artistic director. At First Baptist Church, 1311 4th St. S.W. 7 p.m. Free will offering. 403-796-3603, corecelebration.
Leap of Faith Sunday, Feb. 25. Presented by Luminous Voices. With Sara Hahn, flute, and Sarah Gieck, flute. At Bella Concert Hall, MRU. 3 p.m. $25 - $35. 587-889-8370, luminousvoices.ca.
Open Concert: Concert in the 21st Century Tuesday, Feb. 27. Experience the work of the Banff Centre’s Concert in the 21st Century program curated by Pedja Muzijevic. At The Club, Banff Centre. 7:30 p.m. Free.
Time For Three Wednesday, Feb. 28. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m. $45. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of its Masterworks series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $20 - $80. 403-5710849, calgaryphil.com.
Man Enough to Sing Saturday, March 3. Presented by Cantaré Children’s Choir. At Lutheran Church of the Cross, 10620 Elbow Dr. S.W. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 403-685-1132, cantarechildrenschoir.org.
Of Gods, Myths and Musicians Saturday, March 3. Presented by Early Music Voices. With Paul Luchkow (violin) and Michael Jarvis (harpsichord). At Christ
Church Elbow Park, 3602 8th St. S.W. 8 p.m. $30 - $35. 403-4617726, earlymusicvoices.ca.
Songs of Innocence Saturday, March 3. Presented by The Festival Chorus. With guests instrumentalists and Colleen Athparia (piano). At Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Rozsa Centre, U of C. 8 p.m. $15 - $25. thefestivalchorus.com.
STUC on the Thommies Saturday, March 3. Featuring choirs, soloists, duets and instrumental groups. At St. Thomas United Church, 100 Hawkwood Blvd. N.W. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. $10; children under 12, $5. 403-2410366, stthomasunited.ca.
Diana Cohen in Concert Thursday, March 9. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of its Rush Hour series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 6:30 p.m. $25 - $35. 403-571-0849, artscommons.ca.
Tchaikovsky & Saint-Saëns with Diana Cohen Saturday, March 10. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of its Discovery series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $20 - $80. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Towards Infinity Saturday, March 10. Presented by Cantaré Children’s Choir. At Knox United Church, 506 4th St. S.W. 7:30 p.m. 403-685-1132, cantarechildrenschoir.org.
Violins and Piano: A New Twist Saturday, March 10. Chooi Brothers and Philip Chiu presented by High River Gift of Music Society. At High River United Church, 123 Macleod Tr. S.W., High River. 7:30 p.m. $10 - $25. 403-652-2895, highrivergiftofmusic.com.
30th Anniversary Gala Concert Sunday, March 11. Presented by Westwinds Music Society. Featuring Westwinds Ensembles and The Heebeejeebees. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. $35. westwindsmusic.org.
Weiss-Kaplan-Stumpf Trio Sunday, March 11 and Monday, March 12. Presented by Calgary Pro Musica as part of its Masters Series. At Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Rozsa Centre, U of C. Sunday, 7 p.m.; Monday, 8 p.m. $35 - $45. 430-244-8277, calgarypromusica.ca.
Natalie MacMaster with Orchestra Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $25 - $85. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Fabio Zanon Saturday, March 17. Presented by Classical Guitar Society of Calgary. At Knox Presbyterian Church, 3704 37th St. S.W. 8 p.m. $20 - $30. 587-435-7170, classicalguitarsocietyofcalgary.com.
G.F. Handel’s Alexander’s Feast Sunday, March 18. Presented by Spiritus Chamber Choir. At Bella Concert Hall, MRU. 3 p.m. $25 - $30. 403-971-8169, spirituschamberchoir.ca.
Symphonic Masterworks III Sunday, March 18. Presented by Calgary Wind Symphony. With special guests Adam Zinatelli and Miranda Canonico, trumpets. At Rozsa Centre, U of C. 2:30 p.m. $15 - $20; child five and under, free. 403-214-7571, calgarywindsymphony.com.
clubs
pop, rock + dance
fri feb 16 to thur feb 22
Bankview Pub Friday: Tanner Ryedell. 2905 14th St. S.W. 403-245-0500.
Broken City Saturdays: Dub & Grub & Dub with Chef Ouda, 3-8 p.m.; Natural Selection Hip Hop, 9 p.m. Sunday: Point Place, Youngbloods, Wolfrik, Difficult Brown. Wednesday: Rockin’ 4 Dollars—Weezer edition. Thursday: Outlaws of Ravenhurst 10th Anniversary with Thomas Thomas, Jeremy Clarkson. 613 11th Ave. S.W. 403-262-9976, brokencity.ca.
Cafe Koi Tuesdays: Singer-Songwriter Open Mic. 1011 1st St. S.W. 403-206-1564, cafekoi.com.
Commonwealth Bar & Stage Fridays: World Famous with Disoriental and Yung Nino. Saturdays: Modern Vintage with Ivan Rankic, DJ Heebz and Roy LT. Sunday: SkiiTour, Neon Steve, Smalltown DJs. Wednesdays: What A Time with Teddy Celebration. Thursday: SonReal. 733 10th Ave. S.W. commonwealthbar.ca.
Cowboys Taphouse Friday: TIFA. 55 Castleridge Blvd. N.E. 403-280-6560.
Dickens Pub Friday: Fake Mustache. Saturday: Hang the DJ. Thursday: Carter & The Capitals. 1000 9th Ave. S.W. 403-233-7550, dickenspub.ca.
Distortion Friday: Valfreya, Forsaken Rite, Cabrakaän, Osyron, Mongol, To The Mountains. Saturday: FozzyFest Icebreaker—Ed Solo, Phibes, Illvis Freshly, Mt. Doyle, Alan Flava, DJ digaBoo, Burlap Sac. Thursday: Punk vs. Metal—Detherous, Chaos Being, The Shillelaghs. 3828 Macleod Tr. S. 403-475-0860, facebook.com/distortioncalgary.
The Dog and Duck Pub Saturdays: Open Jam hosted by WFSB’s Sean Stewart. 5340 2nd St. S.W. 403-2532489, thedogduckpub.ca.
Elbow River Casino Friday and Saturday: All Day Sugar. 218 18th Ave. S.E. 403-289-8880, elbowrivercasino.com.
Fionn MacCool’s Wednesdays: Staggered Pints. 255 Barclay Parade S.W. 403-517-6699.
Game Time Sports Bar & Grill Friday: Pistol Noon. 6219 Centre St. N.W. 403-274-2114.
Good Earth Coffeehouse Fridays: Open mic hosted by Home. 1502 11th St. S.W. 403-228-9543, goodearthcoffeehouse.com.
Habitat Living Sound Friday: Chus & Ceballos, Will Devlin, Brad Robertshaw, Mark Williams. Saturday: Fragments— Pallares, Marco Cardoza, Rick Sharma. 1217 1st St. S.W. 403-2635447, habitatlivingsound.com.
The Hifi Club Fridays: Hundred% with Yung Nino. Saturday: Defunk. Sundays: Sunday Skool with DJ Rice. Thursday: Zeke Beats, Ting. 219 10th Ave. S.W. 403-2635222, hificlub.ca.
Jimmy’s Nightclub Fridays: Fiya Fridays with DJ Newboy and guests. Saturdays: Sin Saturdays with DJ Gemini. 1316 33rd St. N.E. 403-863-0573, jbar.ca.
Juliet’s Castle Saturday: Thomas T. & guests open jam, 3-7 p.m.; Music2disoul, 9:30 p.m. 440 16th Ave. N.E. 403-276-2866, julietscastle.com.