SPECIAL EVENTS

fri feb 23 + sat feb 24

Lux & Umbra: Cemetery Exchange Project Presented by Equinox Vigil in partnership with the City of Calgary. Featuring a photography exhibition, workshop and artist talk by Candace Makowichuck, Edmonton Cemeteries Artist in Residence. Exhibition: Friday and Saturday,

7-9 p.m. Artist talk: Friday,

6 p.m. Lanternmaking workshop: Saturday, 1-4:30 p.m., $20. At Union Cemetery Chapel, Erlton Street and

32nd Avenue S.W. 7 p.m. equinoxvigil.ca.

until fri feb 23 TaylorX Symposium

For the past 10 years, the faculty of environmental design and the laboratory for integrative design have been bringing in award-winning architects, artists and makers for the Taylor Visiting Lectureship. To celebrate the anniversay, past lecturers return to explore explore how innovation and research can inform design practices across scales. At St. Louis Hotel, 430 8th Ave S.E.,

Free to $60. evds.ucalgary.ca/events/ taylorx-symposium.

sat feb 24 Antiques & Collectibles Show & Sale

Presented by The First Canadian Collector’s Club. Over 150 sales tables. At Thorncliffe-Greenview Community Hall, 5600 Centre St. N. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. $4.

Rouge

Masquerade gala evening of friends, fundraising, and fun in support of United Way. Featuring music and dancing, fabulous silent auction items, appetizers, a photo booth, and late-night snacks. At The Bank and Baron, 125 8th Ave. S.W. 8 p.m. VIP, $125; general admission, $80. calgaryunitedway.org.

Vol 2—A Seat At The Table

Presented by Soul in the City in partnership with Calgary Folk Music Festival. A night dedicated to the celebration of black history and cultural contribution featuring spoken word, music, and art celebrating what the future could look like. At Festival Hall, 1215 10th Ave. S.E. 7:30 p.m. $25. eventbrite.ca.

tue feb 27

Kerby Centre Chinese New Year

Luncheon Enjoy a fun and cultural experience with traditional Chinese music, dancing and demonstrations. At Kerby Centre, 1133 7th Ave. S.W. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $20 - $27. Call Henrietta at 403-705-3233 or Colleen at 403-705-3178, kerbycentre.com.

Southcentre DIY Night with

Pinnovate Make your own dream catcher using ribbon, doilies, beads, feathers and other embellishments. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Special Olympics Calgary. At Southcentre, 100 Anderson Rd. S.E. 7-9 p.m. $40. 403-278-9065, pinnovate.ca.

beginning thur march 1 Calgary Home + Garden Show

Until Sunday, March 4. Find your style with help from Canada’s biggest names in home improvement, along with a line-up of local favourites and more than 650 trusted brands. At BMO Centre & Corral, Stampede Park. Thursday and Friday, noon to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to

9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $7 - $16; children 12 and under, free. calgaryhomeandgardenshow.com.

ongoing Off Cut Culture Club

Saturdays. Pop-up series featuring an extended happy hour along with vendors in artistic disciplines such as photography, fashion, jewelry design, fine art, ceramics, leatherwork, woodwork and more. At The Nash and Off Cut, 925 11th St. S.E.

2-5 p.m. 403-984-3365, thenashyyc.com.

upcoming Kriyayoga Meditation

Friday, March 2 to Saturday, March 10.

Introductory sessions by Kriyayoga master and scientist Swami Shree Yogi Satyam of Allahabad, India. At Parkdale United Church Auditorium, 2919 8th Ave. S.W. Free. meetup.com/kriyayoga-meditation-calgary.

Calgary Maple Festival des Sucres

Saturday, March 3 and Sunday, March 4. Celebrate FrenchCanadian, Métis, and First Nations traditions with cultural performances, family games and entertainment, a traditional sugar shack brunch, sugar market and more. At Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10 - $15; children five and under, free. 403-268-8500, heritagepark.ca.

Holi Hungama

Saturday, March 3. Celebrate life with colour. Featuring entertainment, music and performances, DJ and dance, appetizers, dinner and dessert, and the throwing of dry colour powder. Dress code: Strictly white casual (wear something that you are not attached to). At Magnolia Banquet Hall,

5075 Falconridge Blvd. N.E. 7 p.m. $50 - $75. sparqproductions.com.

Variety Show to Conquer

Cancer The fifth annual show featuresBarry Piercey, a Calgary comedy favourite, and the hilarious Lori Gibbs from 95.9 CHFM’s Mookie, Billie Jo &; Lori. Acts include Andrew Phung (Kim’s Convenience) and his improv partner Renee Amber, standup Brittany Lyseng, Scottish storyteller Calum Lykan and returning house band Bitch Motel, featuring Mitch Belot. At Loose Moose Theatre,

1235 26th Ave. S.E. 7 p.m., $30. eventbrite.com.

What’s Up with Alberta’s

Feathered Friends? Wednesday, March 7. Ever wonder what’s up with Alberta’s feathered friends? Discover together through staff and self-led, hands-on investigation stations for ages two-plus. These hands-on activities are included with Discovery Centre admission. At Bow Habitat Station,

1440 17A St. S.E.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 403-297-6561, bowhabitat.alberta.ca.

Women Changing Lives

Thursday, March 8. Presented by The Calgary Family of Women. International Women’s Day celebration in support of Family of Women Inc. and Making Changes Association with guest speaker Colleen Shepherd, fashion show, and musical performances by Johanna Sillanpaa and Deanne Matley with Sheldon Zandboer (piano), Jason Valleau (bass) and Jon May (drums).

At The Ironwood Stage & Grill, 1229 9th Ave. S.E. Doors, 6 p.m. $30 - $40. eventbrite.ca.