GOING OUT:
The Lilac Festival blooms anew on 4th Street. Plus, Fifth Reel begins its brilliant Awful Cinema Series with Samurai Cop, and Sage Theatre lights the fuse on its annual Ignite! Festival.
CONCERTS pop, rock + hip-hop fri june 1 Tritonal
With Apek, Noah Nelman, and TKO. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. Doors, 9 p.m. $35. ticketweb.ca.
fri june 1 to sun june 3 Vantopia 666
Camping concert with priority parking for vans. Bands include Whitey Houston, Electric Owl, Riot City and Miesha and the Spanks. In Equity (one-and-a-half hours northeast of Calgary). $50. showpass.com.
mon june 4 A Tribute to Elvis in Concert
At Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr. S.W. 7 p.m. $39 - $45. TM.
starting thur june 7 Decimate Metalfest
Until Sunday, June 10. With Citizen Rage, Ninjaspy, The Order of Chaos, Filth, Widow’s Peak, Insurrection, Benevolent Like Quietus, From the Wolves and more. At Distortion, 3828 Macleod Tr. S. Single tickets, $15 - $25; weekend passes, $50 - $69. showpass.com.
upcoming
Michael Bernard Fitzgerald Friday, June 8. All-request evening. Text your requests to 403-850-2695. At Bella Concert Hall, MRU. 7:30 p.m. $30.
Bryan Adams
Saturday, June 9. At Scotiabank Saddledome. 8 p.m. $45 - $450. TM.
Social Distortion
Tuesday, June 12. At MacEwan Hall, U of C. Doors, 7 p.m. $50 - $225. TF.
Tory Lanez
Wednesday, June 13. At MacEwan Hall, U of C. Doors, 7 p.m. $45 - $120. TF.
Serena Ryder
Thursday, June 14. At Eric Harvie Theatre, Banff Centre. 7:30 p.m. $47.
An Evening Out with Liberace & Friends
Friday, June 15. Cabaret-style musical performance and fundraiser for the Cowtown Opera Summer Academy. At cSPACE King Edward, 1721 29th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. Show, $35; dinner and show, $120. cspacekingedward.com.
Kick Axe, Killer Dwarfs, Helix
Friday, June 15. At Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr. S.W. 8 p.m. $39 - $49. TM.
Sled Island
Wednesday, June 20 to Sunday, June 24. With Dirty Projectors, The Flaming Lips, Deerhoof, Thundercat, Wye Oak, Mount Kimble, Shabazz Palaces, John Maus, Mary Timony Plays Helium, Cherry Glazerr, Mount Eerie, Grouper, Lido Pimienta, No Warning and more. Various venues. Single tickets, $12 - $85; festival pass,
$214 - $366; under 18, all-ages pass, $40. sledisland.com.
Owen Pallett in Concert
Saturday, June 23. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra in partnership with Sled Island. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $25 - $85. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
folk, roots + country sat june 2 Hearts & Minds
Canadian Institute of Natural and Integrative Medicine’s BreathingRoom benefit concert featuring John Stringer, Amy Bishop and ReFreshed Crew. At Leacock Theatre, MRU. Doors,
6:30 p.m.; concert, 7 p.m. $35.50. tickets.mru.ca.
One for the Ages
Benefit concert with Beverley Mahood in support of Calgary Seniors. At Studio Bell,
850 4th St. S.E. 6 p.m. $75 - $175. eventbrite.ca.
sun june 3 Rattle and Strum Ants in My Pants
album release. At Festival Hall, 1215 10th Ave. S.E. Doors, 2:30 p.m. $10. rattleandstrum.com.
thur june 7 The Good Lovelies
At Theatre Junction Grand, 608 1st St. S.W. 8 p.m. $28.57. 403-205-2922, theatrejunction.com.
upcoming Red Girl
Saturday, June 9. Presented by Foothills Bluegrass Music Society. At Irish Cultural Centre, 6452 35th Ave. N.W. Doors, 7:30 p.m. $20 - $25. foothillsbluegrass.com.
Old-Time Fiddle Concert
Thursday, June 14. Featuring Patti Kusturok. At cSpace King Edward, 1721 29th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. $20. pmfiddlers.ca.
Xavier Rudd
Thursday, June 14 and Saturday, June 16. Thursday, at MacEwan Hall, U of C. 7 p.m. $39.50. TF.; Saturday at Shaw Amphitheatre, Banff. 6:30 p.m. $45. banffcentre.ca.
M. Ward
Monday, June 18. At Bella Concert Hall, MRU. 8 p.m. $40. TM.
Steep Canyon Rangers
Friday, June 22. With Birds of Chicago. At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 7:30 p.m. TM.
Kray Van Kirk
Saturday, June 23. Presented by Gallery House Concerts. At a private residence. 7 p.m. $25. Venue information and tickets at galleryhouseconcerts.com.
Water Valley Celtic Festival
Saturday, June 23. Some 150 musicians performing in nine weather-protected venues. Camping available. In Water Valley (about 40 minutes northwest of Calgary). Starting at 9 a.m. $25 - $30. watervalleycelticfestival.org.
blues, jazz + big band wed june 6
The Lorna MacLachlan Quintet At Cliff Bungalow Mission Centre, 2201 Cliff St. S.W. 8 p.m. $15. janmuldersounds.com.
thur june 7 Sheila Jordan
With opener Sheri-D Wilson. At Lantern Church, 1401 10th Ave. S.E. Doors, 6:30 p.m. $25. cindymcleod. com.
If It Ain’t Got That Swing!
Friday, June 8 and
Saturday, June 9. 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.
JazzYYC Summer Festival
Thursday, June 14 to Sunday, June 17. Featuring Chelsea McBride’s Socialist Night School, Eric Alexander Quartet, John Roney, Allison Au, Hilario Duran, The Heavyweights Brass Band, Maya Rae, Melody Diachun, Yuri Honin Acoustic Quartet and more. Festival pass, $00 - $150; individual events, free to $45. Various venues. jazzyyc.com.
Medicine Hat JazzFest
Sunday, June 17 to Sunday, June 24. With Frisson, Ranee Lee, Yuri Honing, The Heavyweights Brass Band, Chelsea McBride’s Socialist Night School, Alex Pangman, and John Roney. Various locations around Medicine Hat. Festival pass, $149. medicinehatjazzfest.com.
Suite Supreme
Sunday, June 17. Presented by Calgary Jazz Orchestra. Featuring the Johnny Summer’s Wonderment Suite and a performance of John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme orchestrated by Wynton Marsalis. At River Park Church, 3818 14A St. S.W. 7 p.m. $21 $35. calgaryjazzorchestra.com.
classical, choral + opera fri june 1 + sat june 2
Take Flight: The Firebird and Cantus Arcticus 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 june 2 Downtown Live with the Youth Singers of Calgary
Performances at two locations: Eau Claire, 200 Barclay Parade S.W., 11:30 a.m.; and Olympic Plaza, 228 8th Ave. S.E., 2:30 p.m. youthsingers.org.
Soundburst at First
Celebrate 130 years of history at First Baptist Church with choirs, handbells and the Casavant Fréres pipe organ. At First Baptist Church, 1311 4th St. S.W. 7 p.m. Free admission, but donations accepted for the Calgary International Learning Centre. 403-263-5911, firstbaptistcalgary.net.
until sun june 3 Figaro’s Wedding
Presented by Cowtown Opera. Fresh English adaptation of Mozart’s hilarious tale of love and marriage. At Mamdani Opera Centre, 1315 7th St. S.W. Thursday to Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. $30 - $42. cowtownoperacompany.com.
sun june 3 Wall-To-Wall Percussion
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.
tue june 5
Classical Revolution YYC Ft.
Joseph Fernando At Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar,
909 10th St. S.E. Classical Sessions (open mic), 7-8 p.m.; Joseph Fernando, 8:20-9:30 p.m. Suggested donation, $10. 403-457-0697, classicalrevyyc.com.
ongoing ProArts at Noon
Wednesday: Laura Styler, soprano. At Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, 604 1st St. S.E. 12:10-12:50 p.m. Free. 403-2691904, proartssociety.ca.
Carla Bagley Performing
Arts Studio Friday, June 8. Opera, musical theatre and song. At Faith Lutheran Church, 1903 19th Ave. N.W. 7 p.m. $18. fina@telus.net. Things Never Die Saturday, June 9. Presented by Cantaré Children’s Choir. At St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 1121 14th Ave. S.W. 7:30 p.m. 403-685-1132, cantarechildrenschoir.org.
Dream With Me: Composers’
Love Songs Sunday, June 10. Presented by Mountain View Connection. At Christ Church Elbow Park, 3602 8th St. S.W. 7:30 p.m. $30 - $40. 403-8280825, mountainviewfestival.com.
Rising Stars
Sunday, June 10. Featuring winners of the 2018 Calgary Concerto Competition. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. Preshow chat, 1:45 p.m.; show, 2:30 p.m. $24 - $30; children six and under, free. 403-670-5430, calgarycivicsymphony.ca.
Ode to Joy
Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $20 - $80. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
#OperaPub
Fridays, June 15 to June 29. Come hear some of Canada’s next great opera singers sing arias and duets from your favourite operas, and all from the comfort of your bar stool. At Banff Legion, 92 Banff Ave., Banff. 8 p.m. Free. banffcentre.ca.
Johnny in June!
Sunday, June 17. Presented by Calgary Wind Symphony. With special guest Johnny Summers. At Rozsa Centre, U of C. 2:30 p.m. $15 - $20; child five and under, free. 403-214-7571, calgarywindsymphony.com.
ICE performs the music of Anna Thorvaldsdottir
Tuesday, June 19. Part of the Banff Centre’s Summer Music Series. At Rolston Recital Hall, Banff Centre. Talk, 6:45 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Zimriyah Chorale and Spiritus
Chamber Choir Tuesday, June 19. Presented by Calgary Renaissance Singers & Players. Music by Jewish composers. At Beth Tzedec Synagogue, 1325 Glenmore Tr. S.W. 7:30 p.m. renaissance-singers.com.
Claire Chase and Steven
Schick Wednesday, June 20. Part of the Banff Centre’s Summer Music Series. At Rolston Recital Hall, Banff Centre. Talk, 6:45 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m.
Pops in the Park
Wednesday, June 20 and Thursday, June 21. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. At Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. 6:30 p.m. $30 - $70. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Chamber Music of Anna
Thorvaldsdottir Thursday, June 21. Part of Banff Centre’s Summer Music Series. At Rolston Recital Hall, Banff Centre. Talk, 6:45 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m.
Des Canyons aux Étoiles by
Olivier Messiaen Saturday, June 23. Part of the Banff Centre’s Summer Music Series. At Shaw Amphitheatre, Banff. 7:30 p.m. $12.50 - $25. banffcentre.ca.
Myths and Legends
Saturday, June 23. Presented by Calgary Chinese Orchestra. At Leacock Theatre, MRU. 7:30 p.m. $25 - $30. eventbrite.ca.
CLUBS pop, rock + dance fri june 1 to thur june 7 Big Al’s Bar
Friday and Saturday: Steve McQueen. 1915 31st St. S.E. 403-272-3477, bigalsbargrill.ca.
Broken City
Saturdays: Dub & Grub & Dub with Chef Ouda, 3-8 p.m.; Natural Selection Hip Hop, 9 p.m. Wednesday: Rockin’ 4 Dollars— Warped Tour Edition. Thursday: Bring the Heat Beatmaker Showcase. 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. Wednesdays: What A Time with Teddy Celebration. Thursday: Trap Night X Reno Room. 733 10th Ave. S.W. commonwealthbar.ca.
Dickens Pub
Saturday: Hang the DJ Retro Prom. Thursday: HammerFall, Flotsam and Jetsam. 1000 9th Ave. S.W. 403-2337550, dickenspub.ca.
Distortion
Friday: Baseborn Band, The Deadmen, County 23, Pelican Death Squad. Saturday: The 2018 Calgary Beer Core Awards. Thursday: Decimate Metal Fest— Ninjaspy, Widow’s Peak, Nylithia, Blackwater Burial, For A Life Unburdened, ChaosBeing. 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: Dr. Zeuss and the Blue Whos.
218 18th Ave. S.E. 403-289-8880, elbowrivercasino.com.
Fionn MacCool’s
Wednesdays: Staggered Pints. 255 Barclay Parade S.W. 403-517-6699.
The Gateway
Wednesday: Ocean Alley. At Campus Centre, SAIT, 1301 16th Ave. N.W. 403-2848760, saitsa.com/gateway.
Good Earth Coffeehouse
Fridays: Open mic hosted by Home. 1502 11th St. S.W. 403-228-9543, goodearthcoffeehouse.com.
Habitat Living Sound
Friday: Common Ground—Marc Irv, Chad Hardcastle, Luis Barata, Brad Robertshaw. Thursday: Render—Mother Mary, Danger Bay, Mark Adam, Sonek. 1217 1st St. S.W. 403-263-5447, habitatlivingsound.com.
The Hifi Club
Fridays: Hundred% with Yung Nino. Saturday: PK Sound Takeover—Steve Hush, Soothsayr, MetaphOracle, Spiral Architects. Sundays: Sunday Skool with DJ Rice. 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.; The Big Loud, 9:30 p.m. 440 16th Ave. N.E. 403-276-2866, julietscastle.com.
Marquee Beer Market & Stage
Saturday: Giuseppe Ottaviani, Matthew Duncan. 4630 Macleod Tr. S. 403-287-2500, marqueecalgary.com.
Model Citizen
Fridays: Kinfolk DeeJays. 308 17th Ave. S.W. modelmilk.ca.
Morgan’s on 17th
Saturdays: Afternoon jam with The Rustic Brothers, 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays: BrokenToyz. Thursdays: Acoustic showcase with Baz & Nix. 1324 17th Ave. S.W. 403-244-1332, morganspubcalgary.com.
Murrieta’s
Friday and Saturday: JG and the District. 200, 808 1st St. S.W. 403-269-7707.
Nite Owl
Friday: Squanto single release, Windigo, The Torchettes, Octoduck, upstairs; Heavydive, Friends of Foes, The Pits, Young Neighbours, downstairs. Saturday: The Foul English, bad habits die hard, The Evergreen Standard, upstairs; Mademoiselle EP release, Dectractions, The Night Terrors, Harsh, downstairs. Tuesday: Hazy, The Pinc Lincolns, Slut Prophet. Wednesday: Hump Day Houseparty. 213 10th Ave. S.W. 403-719-8145, facebook.com/niteowlyyc.
The Palomino
Friday: 36?, Dark Time, High Parade. Saturday: Calgary Horror Con afterparty— URN, Forsaken Rite, Sakred. Thursday: Dri Hiev, Reflex Action, Calisthenics.
109 7th Ave. S.W. 403-532-1911, thepalomino.ca.
The Riverstone Pub
Friday and Saturday: Infinity.
773 Northmount Dr. N.W. 403-509-1560, riverstonepub.ca.
Ship & Anchor Pub
Saturday: Open Stage Jam—The Wellington Folk, Clayton Dell, Adam Arkell, Flag Raisers,2-6 p.m. Wednesday: Free the Cynics, Time Boy, Implicate Order. 534 17th Ave. S.W. 403-245-3333, shipandanchor.com.
Spot Pub and Grill
Saturdays: Open mic jam hosted by Scott Fooks and Den Davies. 4408 17th Ave. S.E. 403-272-8701.
The Tipsy Pig
Friday and Saturday: In/Vertigo. 405, 8120 Beddington Blvd. N.W. 403-295-7744, tipsypigpub.com.
Vintage Chophouse and Tavern
Friday and Saturday: Bow River. 320 11th Ave. S.W. 403-262-7262.
folk, roots + country fri june 1 to thur june 7
Big Al’s Bar Saturdays, 4 p.m., and Thursdays, 8 p.m.: Country jam with Bobby Gosse. 1915 31st St. S.E. 403-272-3477, bigalsbargrill.ca. County Line Saloon Friday and Saturday: Kixxsin. 1825 50th St. S.E. 403-272-9881, countylinesaloon.ca.
The Ironwood Stage and Grill
Friday and Saturday: The Songs of Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip. Tuesday: Winona Wild, Ryan Cook. Wednesdays: Open mic. 1229 9th Ave. S.E. 403-2695581, ironwoodstage.ca.
Mikey’s Juke Joint
Friday: Benji Cash, B*Les & The Suede, Bad Bodies. Saturday: Pass the Aux. Sundays: Sit Back Jam with Tom Phillips, 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays: Open mic with Brooke Wylie and Jay Bowcott. Thursdays: Groove Theory Musician’s Jam. 1901 10th Ave. S.W. 403-245-8833, mikeysjukejoint.com.
Mikey’s on 12th
Friday: Metrobeat. Saturday: Steve Pineo’s Trick Bad Saturday Night Fish Fry. Mondays: Rotary Park Open Mic/Jam. Tuesdays: Mitch Belot Band. Thursdays: Three Finger Shot East Coast Takeover. 918 12th Ave. S.W. 403-452-8060, mikeyson12th.com.
Oak Tree Tavern
Sundays: Traditional Irish Music Session, 4 p.m. 124 10th St. N.W. 403-270-3347, oaktreetavern.ca.
Ranchman’s
Saturdays: Ranchman’s Saturday Afternoon Jam with Jordan Shingoose, 4:30-8:30 p.m. 9615 Macleod Tr. S. 403-253-1100, ranchmans.com.
jazz + blues fri june 1 to thur june 7 Betty Lou’s Library
Thursdays: Thursday Jazz with Mark DeJong and the Redline Trio. 908 17th Ave. S.W. 403-454-4774, bettylouslibrary.com.
The Blues Can
Friday and Saturday: Dennis Jones. Saturdays: Tim Williams Blues Jam, 3-7 p.m. Sundays: Bill Dowey & The Heavenly Blues Band Open Jam, 3-7 p.m.; Gary Martin’s Chicago Blues Jam, 8 p.m. Monday: The Static Shift. Tuesdays: Tom Phillips & Friends. 1429 9th Ave. S.E. 403-262-2666, thebluescan.com.
Espresso Cafe
Saturdays: Jim Hutchison Jazz Works
Trio. 263 10th St. N.W. 403-475-2525, espressocafeyyc.com.
Hexter’s Pub
Sundays: Motown Review and Dance Party hosted by Gary Martin, 3-7 p.m. 6404 Bowness Rd. N.W. 403-288-4403. hexterspub.com.
The Ironwood Stage and Grill
Saturday: Don Yuzwak’s Fam Jam, 1 p.m. 1229 9th Ave. S.E. 403-269-5581, ironwoodstage.ca.
Junction
Thursday: Gerry Hebert, Aaron Young, Simon Fisk Trio. 628 8th Ave. S.W. 587-354-6161, junctionyyc.com.
Mikey’s Juke Joint
Saturdays: Bill Dowey’s Throwback Jam, 2-6 p.m. Mondays: Steve Pineo’s Blue Mondays with the Blue Monday Trio. Tuesdays: Tim Williams Solo Acoustic Blues. 1901 10th Ave. S.W. 403-245-8833, mikeysjukejoint.com.
Mikey’s on 12th
Saturdays: Mike Clark’s Famous Jam Session, 3-7 p.m. Sundays: Tim William Sunday Jam, 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Steve Pineo Acoustic Show. 918 12th Ave. S.W. 403-452-8060, mikeyson12th.com.
out of town fri june 1 to thur june 7 Rose & Crown Banff
Friday and Saturday: Junk. Sunday: Brent Lee. Monday: Chuck Rose. Tuesday and Wednesday: Dice Deluxe. Thursday: Radio Active. 102 Banff Ave., Banff. 1-403-7622121, roseandcrown.ca.
The Stageline Saloon
Sundays: Acoustic jam session, 1-5 p.m. 304 1st St. W., Cochrane. 1-403-932-2442.
Strathmore Hotel
Fridays: Rodeo Miles hosts Open Jam. Saturday: Putting on the Foil. 135 3rd Ave., Strathmore. 1-403-934-3155.
THEATRE fri june 1 + sat june 2 Dolly Wiggler Cabaret
Short-form puppetry for adult audiences. Starring Mooky Cornish and Shane Baker and guests Bighetty Brothers, Michelle Warkentin, Jacqueline Russel, Jen Lynn Bain, The Levulwutz Siblings, Juanita Dawn of Long Grass Studio, Michael Carr, Ellis Lalonde, and Elaine Weryshko. At Royal Canadian Legion No. 1, 116 7th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. $30 - $40. animatedobjects.ca.
opening fri june 1
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Until Saturday, Sept. 1. Joseph is his father’s favourite son, so much so that Jacob can’t resist giving him an amazing coat of many colours. This is the musical story of the coat, the dreams it inspires, and Joseph’s unexpected journey to prominence in Pharaoh’s court. At Rosebud Theatre, 116 Main St., Rosebud. Wednesdays to Saturdays: meal, 11 a.m.; show, 1:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays: meal, 5:30 p.m.; show, 8 p.m. Meal and show, $56 - $84; theatre only, $54. 403-677-2001, rosebudtheatre.com.
until sat june 2 Experiment 1: Why?
This performance experiment enacts the scientific method, along with a healthy dose of skepticism, and provides tools for discerning fact from fiction, in order to encourage adults to rediscover their “why.” May 23-26 at Reeve Theatre, U of C; May 30 to June 2 at cSpace King Edward Studio Theatre,
1721 29th Ave. S.W. Noon and 7 p.m. $16 - $25. arts-tickets.ucalgary.ca.
Much Ado About Nothing
Presented by The Shakespeare Company. Beatrice and Benedict match wits before realizing they are a love match. At Vertigo Studio Theatre, 115 9th Ave. S.E. Wednesday to Saturday, 7 p.m.; weekend matinees, 2:30 p.m. $25 - $35. 403-8522273, shakespearecompany.com.
opening tue june 5 Ignite! Festival of Emerging Artists
Until Saturday, June 9. Sage Theatre’s annual showcase of work from emerging artists in theatre, music, dance and visual art. At Pumphouse Theatre,
2140 Pumphouse Ave. S.W. and West Village Theatre, 2007 10th Ave. S.W. 403-264-7243, sagetheatre.com.
opening thur june 7 The Starving Time
Until Sunday, June 10. Presented by Theatre Junction as part of its Next Stage series. Inspired by evidence found in 2013 that definitively proved the settlers in Jamestown had resorted to cannibalism in the face of freezing temperatures and the onset of starvation, The
Starving Time is an exploration of what it really means to be hungry. At Theatre Junction Grand, 608 1st St. S.W. Thursday to Saturday, 8 p.m.; pay-what-you-can matinee Sunday, 2 p.m. $20. 403-205-2922, theatrejunction.com.
Time Stands Still
Until Saturday, June 16. Presented by DIY Theatre. When Sarah and her boyfriend, James, come back from covering the Iraq War, they are physically bruised and emotionally beaten. While they recover, their friend Richard brings his new girlfriend to visit and prompts James and Sarah to examine their relationship. Tuesday to Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; matinee Saturday, June 16, 2:30 p.m. At Arts Commons. $25. diytheatre. org/timestands-still.
ongoing Legally Blonde
Until Sunday, June 24. The musical based on the popular movie will take you from the sorority house to the halls of justice with Broadway’s brightest new heroine and her chihuahua, Bruiser. Dinner theatre. At Stage West, 727 42nd Ave. S.E. Tuesday to Thursday, doors, 6 p.m.; Sunday and Wednesday, doors, 10:30 a.m. $75 - $114. 403-243-6642, stagewestcalgary.com.
Sherlock Holmes and the American Problem Until Sunday, June 10. Presented by Vertigo Mystery Theatre. The year is 1887, the occasion is Queen Victoria’s Jubilee, and American performer Anne Moses (a.k.a. Annie Oakley) needs the help of the World’s Greatest Detective. At Vertigo Theatre Centre, 115 9th Ave. S.E. Tuesday to Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; weekend matinees, 2 p.m. $29 - $83. 403-221-3708, vertigotheatre.com.
Stage One Festival of New Canadian Work Until Saturday, June 9. Workshop readings of new Canadian one-act plays. At Lunchbox Theatre, 160, 115 9th Ave. S.E. Fridays, noon and 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 6 p.m. 403-265-4292, lunchboxtheatre.com.
upcoming Slime by Bryony Lavery
Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9. Presented by Banff Centre and The Only Animal Theatre Society. Set in a fictional conference on marine extinction, the audience will enjoy an immersive experience as delegates with animal delegates seated amongst them. At Margaret Greenham Theatre, Banff Centre.
7:30 p.m. $22 - $25.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Friday, June 15 to Saturday, June 30. Presented by Front Row Centre Players. Battling prejudice and breakdowns, a glamorous drag-performing trio have a heartwarming, uplifting adventure, searching for love and friendship and ending up with more than they could have ever dreamed. At Beddington Theatre Arts Centre, 375 Bermuda Dr. N.W. Tuesday to Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; weekend matinees, 2 p.m. $22 - $25. 403-2468505, frontrowcentre.ca.
Premium Content
Thursday, June 21 to Sunday, June 24. Presented by Theatre Junction as part of its Next Stage series. A play about art, the internet and their effects on the minds and morals of anyone engaging with them in a sustained way. At Theatre Junction Grand, 608 1st St. S.W. Thursday to Saturday, 8 p.m.; pay-what-you-can matinee Sunday, 2 p.m. $20. 403-205-2922, theatrejunction.com.
Seniors Acting Lab
Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24. Presented by FLC Seniors Acting Lab. Two independent, yet related one-act plays about seniors making their way in today’s rapidly changing world. At Engineered Air Theatre, Arts Commons. 7 p.m. $15 - $20. 403-256-4831.
children’s theatre
Mary Poppins Until Saturday, June 9. Presented by StoryBook Theatre. A musical adaptation of the Disney classic. At Beddington Theatre Arts Centre, 375 Bermuda Dr. N.E. Tuesdays to Saturday, 7 p.m.; weekend matinees, 2 p.m. $23.10 - $28.35. 403-216-0808, storybooktheatre.org.
Rapunzel
Saturdays until June 9. Presented by Stage West for Kids. A new take on the traditional fairytale with lots of song, dance and fun for the whole family. At Stage West,
727 42nd Ave. S.E. 11 a.m. $36 - $42. 403-243-6642, stagewestcalgary.com.
upcoming Ty Rex: King of Third Grade
Friday, June 8 to Sunday, June 17. Presented by StoryBook Theatre. Ty is an average third grader. He’s got an overactive imagination, he loves dinosaurs, and he’s got one week to create an epic story with his archenemy. At Beddington Theatre Arts Centre, 375 Bermuda Dr. N.E. Thursdays to Saturday, 7 p.m.; weekend matinees, 2 p.m. $23.10 - $28.35. 403-216-0808, storybooktheatre.org.
DANCE performances fri june 1 + sat june 2 Calendar Girls
Presented by The Sugar Sweets. Original dance numbers choreographed based on favourite holidays and seasons. At Fort Calgary, 750 9th Ave. S.E. Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. $20 - $25. thesugarsweets.com.
sat june 2 Flamenco Tablao III
Presented by Flamenco Calgary. Intimate Flamenco performance of song, music and dance. With guitarist Tosh Hayashi, Silvia Temis, and Salero Flamenco’s David Matyas, Maria Regnier and Pradeep Vyas. At Junction, 628 8th Ave. S.W. Doors, 5 p.m.; show, 7 p.m. $25 - $30. 587-3546161, flamencocalgary.com.
sat june 2 + sun june 3 Home in a Far Away Land
Multidisciplinary show featuring original musical works by Sarah Houston and live accompaniment by Trip the Light Dance’s Youth Training Company. Also, music by Matt Blais, films by Six Two Six Productions, contemporary dance by Trip the Light, visual art by Amber Pauls, and vocal performances by AvidDiva Studio. At DJD Dance Centre, 111 12th Ave. S.E. 7:30 p.m. $16 - $25. tripthelightdance.com.
Sleeping Beauty Ballet
Enchanting ballet for all ages in three acts presented by Jeunesse Classique Ballet. Princess Aurora falls asleep for 100 years, and only a true love’s kiss can break the evil spell that Carabosse has cast upon
the Kingdom. At Martha Cohen Theatre, Arts Commons. 2:30 p.m.; additional show Saturday, 7:30 p.m. $25 - $40. jcbs.ca.
sun june 3 One—A Dance Spectacle
Presented by Sparq Productions. Showcasing circus acts, hip hop, Bollywood, collaborative pieces, tribal belly dancing, salsa and more. Part of the proceeds to benefit the Canadian Transplant Association. At Bella Concert Hall, MRU. 6:30 p.m. $42.
upcoming Acadanse
Saturday, June 9. Acadanse presents choreography and dance steps of Acadian, Irish and Scottish descent. At La Cité des Rocheuses, 4800 Richard Rd. S.W. 7 p.m. $15. 403-249-1749, citedesrocheuses.com.
Momo Community Day
Saturday, June 9. A free event for all bodies, brains, ages, abilities and skill levels. Enjoy free movement classes, performances, dance party and more. At Inglewood Community Association, 1740 24th Ave. S.E. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. RSVP to info@momodancetheatre.org.
Paquita & Other Works
Saturday, June 9. Alberta Ballet School’s professional division students will perform Paquita, the story of a Spanish gypsy who saves the life of Lucien, a French aristocrat, before learning her own past isn’t what it seems. Also, the Grand Défilé, performed by students as young as 12 years old through to the school’s professional graduate students. At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 7:30 p.m. $33 - $40. 403-245-4222, schoolofalbertaballet.com.
Queen Bey
Saturday, June 16. Presented by Army of Sass. Jam out to hits from Queen Bey’s repertoire. 18-plus. At Marquee Beer Market & Stage, 4630 Macleod Tr. S. Doors, 7:30 p.m.; show, 8 p.m. $20 - $25. armyofsass.com.
OCD Love
Friday, June 22. Presented by L-E-V Dance Company. The work deals with obsessive-compulsive disorder, which repeatedly poses challenges for love and for life. A powerful piece, danced to pulsating techno beats created by DJ Ori Lichtik. At Eric Harvie Theatre, Banff Centre. 7:30 p.m. $22 - $25.
social dances starting tue june 5 Square Dance Rocks
Tuesdays until June 26. No partner necessary. Experienced callers will introduce you to the basic steps of Modern Western Square Dancing. June 5-19 at Winston Heights Community Hall, 520 27th Ave. N.E.; June 26 at Highwood Community Hall, 16 Harlow Ave. N.W. 6:30 p.m. 403-239-0177, squaredancecalgary.com.
ongoing Any-Monday-Nite Square Dancing
Mondays except holidays. Drop-in, no experience and no partner needed. At Highwood Hall, 16 Harlow Ave. N.W. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $6 (first time free). 403-620-5131, banfftrailers.com.
Centennial Legion 285
Thursdays. Afternoon dance and big-band jam. 9202 Horton Rd. S.W. 1-3 p.m. 403-255-5772.
Chapelhow Legion 284
Mondays except for the months of July and August. Afternoon dance and bigband jam. 606 38th Ave. N.E. 1-3 p.m. 403-276-1775.
Chinook Country Line Dancers
Line-dance lessons. Tuesdays at Strathcona Community Hall, 277 Strathcona Dr. S.W. Thursdays at Cedarbrae Community Hall, 11024 Oakfield Dr. S.W. Beginners, 6-7 p.m. 403-988-0973, cclinedancers.ca.
Confederation Park Activity Centre
Dances every second and fourth Saturday, except the months of July and August. 2212 13th St. N.W. 7:30-10:30 p.m. $12. 403-274-3257, 403-289-4780, confedpark55plus.ca.
Dancing Parkinson’s YYC
Tuesdays. Classes for people with Parkinson’s disease and their spouses, friends or care partners. At DJD Dance Centre, 111 12th Ave. S.E. Level 2 class, 12:45-1:45 p.m.; level 1 class, 2-3 p.m. Unlimited classes, $50 per person. 403-228-2188, decidedlyjazz.com.
DC Dance Club
Saturdays. An upscale evening of fun for dancers of all skill levels. At DC Dance Club, 223, 1235 26th Ave. S.E. 8-11:30 p.m. $12. 403-228-2646, dcdanceclub.com.
Dots & Dashers Square Dance Club
Tuesdays. Modern square dancing. At Sunalta Community Hall, 1627 10th Ave. S.W. 7:30-9:30 p.m. 403-281-4863, ddsquares.wordpress.com.
Folkdance Fridays
Fridays. Free the first night for newcomers; drop-in or membership fees thereafter. Soft-soled, non-marking shoes only. At Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, 111 12th Ave. S.E. 7:30-10 p.m.
Free Dance Rehearsals
Saturdays until June 9. Weekly for dancers of all ages and abilities. No experience required. The rehearsals will help you prepare to shine in a community dance performance on June 9 at NBS Sharing Dance Day 2018. At Wildflower Arts Centre, 3363 Spruce Dr. S.W. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 403-249-3773, nbs-enb.ca.
Greater Forest Lawn 55-plus Social Dances Dances on the first and third Saturday of each month. Saturday: DC Top. 3425 26th Ave. S.E. Doors, 6:30 p.m.; dance, 7:30 p.m.; lunch, 9:20 p.m. $12 - $13. 403-272-4661. gfls.org.
Hi-Land Swingers Square Dance Club AD Thursdays. A great couples’ opportunity to meet new folks and have a lot of fun. At North Haven Community Hall, 5003 North Haven Dr. N.W. 7:30-9:30 p.m. 403-228-3488.
Keepin’ It Country Line Dance Club
Wednesdays. Non-profit club offers programs for all levels of line dancers. At Acadia Recreation Centre, 240 90th Ave. S.E. Beginners, 6 p.m.; advanced beginners, 6:45 p.m.; experienced, 7:30 p.m. kiclinedanceclub@gmail.com.
Nordic Folkdance Society
Thursdays. Singles and couples welcome. At Calgary’s Scandinavian Centre, downstairs, 739 20th Ave. N.W. 7-9 p.m. $5. nordicfolkdance.ca.
Scottish Country Dancing
Saturdays at Airdrie United Church Hall, 216 1st Ave. N.E., Airdrie. 7 p.m. 403-912-8086, airdriescottishdancers.org. Mondays at Scarboro United Church Hall, 134 Scarboro Ave. S.W., 7:30 p.m. 403-585-3842; and at Capitol Hill Community Association Hall,
1531 21st Ave. N.W. 7:30 p.m. debbyhenderson@yahoo.ca. Tuesdays at Kingsland Community Hall, 505 78th Ave. S.W. 8:15 p.m. 403-7013218; and at Confederation Park Activity Centre, 2112 13th st. S.W. 403-245-5514. Wednesdays at Grace Presbyterian Church Hall, 1009 15th Ave. S.W.
7:30 p.m. 403-271-1208. Thursdays at St. Barnabas Anglican Church Hall,
1407 7th Ave. N.W. 7:30 p.m. 403-2711208; and at Confederation Park Activity Centre, 2212 13th St. N.W. 7 p.m. 403-585-3842. rscdscalgary.org.
Southview Dance Club Society
Wednesday: Barb Wire. At Southview Community Hall, 2020 33rd St. S.E. 7:30-10:30 p.m. $10 members, $12 non-members. 403-266-7167.
The Western Square Dance Club
Mondays. Open to singles and couples. At Winston Heights Community Centre, 520 27th Ave. N.E. 7 p.m. 403-289-6266, esims@telus.net.
COMEDY
fri june 1 + sat june 2
Dan Quinn
At The Laugh Shop, 5940 Blackfoot Tr. S.E. 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., $20.95. 403-2556900, thelaughshopcalgary.com.
Ron Josol
At Yuk Yuk’s, 218 18th Ave. S.E. 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. $19.95. 403-2582028, yukyuks.com.
starting thur june 7
Efthimios Nasiopoulos
Until Saturday, June 9. At The Laugh Shop, 5940 Blackfoot Tr. S.E. Thursday, 8 p.m., $13.60; Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., $20.95. 403-2556900, thelaughshopcalgary.com.
ongoing
Comedy at the Tea House
Thursdays. June 7: Ken Hicks, Bobby Warrener; June 14: Chris Gordon, Brad Semotiuk; June 21: Cory Mack, Barry Piercey; June 28: Marcus Beaubier. At Tea House, 1213 1st St. S.W. 7 p.m. $10. teahouseyyc.com.
Comedy Monday Night
Mondays. Western Canada’s longest running open mic. At Broken City, 613 11th Ave. S.W. 8 p.m. $5. comedymondaynight.com.
The Comic’s Room
Sundays. Comedy club room. At Getto Boys, 720 16th Ave. N.W. 8 p.m. $10. 403-274-9355, thecomicsroom.com.
Crash Test Comedy
Tuesdays. At Vern’s, 622 8th Ave. S.W. Pro/am showcase, 8 p.m.; show-up-go-up open mic, 10 p.m. $5. facebook.com/crashtestcomedy.
FunnyFest
Until Sunday, June 10. Eleven nights of laughter featuring 22 shows (two per night) and six headline comedians per show. Eleven venues around Calgary. Individual shows, free to $20. 403-2287888, funnyfest.com.
Handcuff Comedy
Sundays. At Juliet’s Castle, 440 16th Ave. N.E. 7 p.m. Admission by donation.
Jupiter Comedy
Wednesdays. One of Calgary’s hottest open mics. At Oak Tree Tavern, 124 10th St. N.W. 8 p.m. $5. jupitercomedy.com.
Loose Moose Theatre
Fridays until June 29: Maestro Impro. Performers are randomly chosen to improvise scenes that are awarded points by the audience. After each round the lower scoring performers are eliminated. Saturdays until June 30: The Spin. Improvisers compete with each other based on topics chosen by spinning a wheel. At Loose Moose Theatre,
1235 26th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. $15; students, $12. loosemoose.com.
upcoming
James Ball
Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9. At Yuk Yuk’s, 218 18th Ave. S.E. 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. $19.95. 403-258-2028, yukyuks.com.
Kevin Hart
Friday, June 8. At Scotiabank Saddledome. 7 p.m. $35 - $750. TM.
Dave Merheje
Thursday, June 14 to Saturday, June 16. At The Laugh Shop, 5940 Blackfoot Tr. S.E. Thursday, 8 p.m., $13.60; Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., $20.95. 403-255-6900, thelaughshopcalgary.com.
Dylan Moran
Friday, June 15. At MacEwan Hall, U of C. Doors, 7 p.m. $42. TF.
Theo Von
Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16. At Yuk Yuk’s, 218 18th Ave. S.E.
7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. $24.95. 403-2582028, yukyuks.com.
Trevor Noah
Friday, June 15. At Jubilee Auditorium. 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. $59.75 - $85.75. TM.
Canmore International Improv
Festival Wednesday, June 20 to Sunday, June 24. Ten shows provide a wide variety of improv experiences, with performers from Norway, France and Holland alongside Showstopper! The Improvised Musical from England. At Artsplace, 950 8th Ave., Canmore. Individual shows, $15 - $40. canmoreinternationalimprovfest.ca.
Steam Whistle Comedy Underground
Thursday, June 21. At The Laugh Shop, 5940 Blackfoot Tr. S.E. 8 pm. $13.60. 403-255-6900, thelaughshopcalgary.com.
Kato Kaelin
Friday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23. At The Laugh Shop, 5940 Blackfoot Tr. S.E. 8 p.m. $26.20. 403-255-6900, thelaughshopcalgary.com.
Sean Lecomber
Friday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23. At Yuk Yuk’s, 218 18th Ave. S.E. 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. $19.95. 403-2582028, yukyuks.com.
ART
gallery shows
until fri june 1
Alberta Printmakers
Elizabeth D’Agostino—Makeshift Tales. Drawing on environmental debates surrounding species extinction, biotechnology, genetic engineering, climate change, urban expansion and population pressures, D’Agostino creates a fantastical floating world of miniature architectures and hybrid life forms. 4025 4th St. S.E. albertaprintmakers.com.
opening fri june 1
Artpoint Gallery Until Saturday, June 30. Main Gallery: Helen Newsome—A Collection of Stories. Red Gallery: Fran Schlosser—Life Is. Upstairs Gallery: Avril Lopez—Playhouse.
1139 11th St. S.E. 403-265-6867, artpoint.ca.
TRUCK Contemporary Art in Calgary Until Saturday, July 14. -PATHIE—Andrée-Anne Roussel. Interactive installation featuring video elements and a kinetic sculpture, revolving around the themes of engagement and apathy. It questions our relationship with the world, and with works of art in particular. Opening reception Friday,
7 p.m. 2009 10th Ave. S.W. 403-261-7702, truck.ca.
until sat june 2
Alberta College of Art + Design 2018 ACAD Grad Show. The work of graduating students from ACAD’s ceramics, drawing, fibre, glass, jewelry and metals, media arts and digital technologies, painting, photography, print media, sculpture and visual communication design programs. 1407 14th Ave. N.W. 403-284-7600, acad.ca.
Framed on Fifth
Ann Haessel—Fibre Composites. Haessel works intuitively with fabrics, hand-embroidery and multimedia; her textural expressions are filled with energy and living exuberance. 1207 5th Ave. N.W. 403-244-3688, framedonfifth.com.
Okotoks Art Gallery
Dan Hudson—Time Warp. Hudson invents systems of observation based on the Earth’s planetary motions as a way to contemplate the world around him. 53 North Railway St., Okotoks. 403-9383204, okotoksculture.ca.
TrépanierBaer
Ron Moppett—Tarps & Ties. Drawing inspiration from a variety of historical and cultural styles, the artist offers a diverse view of pop culture and a glimpse into the “dailiness” of life. 105, 999 8th St. S.W. 403-244-2066, trepanierbaer.com.
opening sat june 2
Western GM Gallery
Until Saturday, June 30. Best of East Central Alberta. Juried, open-themed exhibition showcasing and promoting visual artists from the East Central region of Alberta. Reception Saturday, 2-4 p.m. 80 Veterans Way, Drumheller. 403-2650012, albertasocietyofartists.com.
Leighton Art Centre
16th Annual Juried Members Show.
Featuring artwork representing the talent and diversity of the Leighton Art Centre’s artist membership. Rural location 15 minutes southwest of Calgary (detailed directions at leightoncentre.org). 403-931-3633.
until thur june 7
Gibson Fine Art
Caroline Stanley—Within the Wilderness. 628 11th Ave. S.W. 403-244-2000, gibsonfineart.ca.
ongoing
Christine Klassen Gallery Until Saturday, June 23. Carl White—Koan.
White is constantly questioning of the value of art history and its relevance to contemporary culture, taking on dual roles of creator and destroyer to find balance and meaning in the “making and letting go of a
thing.” 200, 321 50th Ave. S.E. 403-262-1880, christineklassengallery.com.
The Edge Gallery YYC Until Saturday, June 30. Robert Dmytruk— Ambiguities of a Spacial Order. This new series projects the stored visual recordings of perceptions which, when the right association is accidentally struck, are brought to the surface. 1416 9th Ave. S.E. 403-2337490, edgegallery.ca.
Esker Foundation Until Sunday, July 29. Jolie Bird—1597; Harmonious Frequencies. Working within a clean and minimal space, the artist will create an 8-foot diameter representation of the Fibonacci Sequence, which references the golden ratio found throughout nature. Until Sunday, Sept. 2. Vanessa Brown—The Witching Hour. Brown works in the space between strength and fragility through an alchemical fusing of steel, pigment, and glass—sculpture flirting with painting, a symbolic narrative collage, form as gesture or character. Anna Torma—Book of Abandoned Details. Torma has produced a body of extremely skilled and exquisitely detailed large-scale hand embroidered wall hangings and collages. 4th floor, 1011 9th Ave. S.E. 403-930-2490, eskerfoundation.com.
Gainsborough Galleries Until Saturday, June 9. Group exhibition including new artists Dominik Modlinski and David Grieve. 441 5th Ave. S.W. 403-2623715, gainsboroughgalleries.com.
Glenbow Until Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. The Artist’s Mirror: Self Portraits. Self-portraits from the collections of Library and Archives Canada and Glenbow. 130 9th Ave. S.E. 403-268-4110, glenbow.org.
Herringer Kiss Gallery Until Saturday, June 16. Eric Louie— Semblances. Louie’s paintings explore ideas of memory, romanticism and escapism through his depictions of abstracted environments. Rhys Douglas Farrell— Changing Planes. Mini exhibition of new works by the Calgary-based hard-edge painter. 709A 11th Ave. S.W. 403-2284889, herringerkissgallery.com.
Lougheed House Until Sunday, June 10. Wild in the West.
Botanical art exhibit featuring over 30 native plants as illustrated by the Botanical Artists Society of Southern Alberta. Botanical art is a blend of art and science, producing delicate artworks that accurately depict plant species. Outdoor Botanical Art Demonstration, Saturday, June 2, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 707 13th Ave. S.W. 403-244-6333, lougheedhouse.com.
Newzones Until Saturday, June 23. Marie Lannoo— Spectrum. Lannoo uses the language of colour to accumulate, connect, combine, transform, and interact. Emily Filler—
Garden Party. The exhibition brings together panels of colour, meticulous patterning and floral elements. 730 11th Ave. S.W. 403-266-1972, newzones.com.
Paul Kuhn Gallery
Until Saturday, June 16. James
Lumsden—Resonance. These paintings draw the viewer beneath the surface to give some experience of their making—both revealing and concealing the history of the painting process. 724 11th Ave. S.W. 403-263-1162, paulkuhngallery.com.
Untitled Art Society
Until Saturday, June 30. I believe
in living. Group exhibition featuring work by Basil AlZeri, Rana Bishara, Christina Battle, Richelle Bear Hat & Brittney Bear Hat, Rehab Nazzal, Abdi Osman, Tiffany Shaw-Collinge, and Rinaldo Walcott. Using plant life as a starting point, the works in this exhibition explore the diverse ways in which plants represent: Indigenous and ancestral knowledges; sovereign resistance; cultural resilience; enslaved, colonizing and diasporic movements; as well as place-based rootings and relations. 343 11th Ave. S.W. uascalgary.org.
VivianeArt
Until Saturday, June 9. Winnie
Truong—Perennials. Truong explores the naturalness of female form. Expanding upon a dedicated drawing practice, her latest body of work integrates coloured pencil crayon and cut paper collage in the rendering of surreal imagery and fictional narrative. 1114 11th St. S.W. 587-3492014, vivianeart.gallery.
Wallace Galleries
Until Wednesday, June 20. Camrose Ducote & Linda Nardelli—Sentinence. Sentience invites you to consider and experience art through the five groups that compose a sentient being; matter, sensation, perception, mental formations and consciousness. 500 5th Ave. S.W. 403-2628050, wallacegalleries.com.
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies Until Sunday, June 10. Transitory Beauty: Photographic Compilations by
Deborah Cameron. Cameron’s multi-layered, mesmerizing photographs brim with superimposed subjects to create colourful worlds of beauty and wonder. 111 Bear St., Banff. 403-762-2291, whyte.org. Willock & Sax Gallery
Until Saturday, June 30. Georgina Perkins Hunt—Water: A Mountain Gift; Bradley Keys—Mountain Peaks & Glacial Waters; Robert Sandford—Our Vanishing Glaciers. Painting and ceramic exhibitions. 210 Bear St., Banff. 403-762-2214, willockandsaxgallery.com.
non-gallery shows
fri june 1
Strength in Art Show
Artists with disabilities will display and sell their artwork to the public, and speak with attendees about their creative process and inspiration. This event will feature artists from Vecova as well as other community organizations, and any funds raised by the sale of the artwork will be kept directly by the artists. At Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research, 3304 33rd St. N.W. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 403-284-1121, vecova.ca.
sat june 2 + sun june 3 Clothesline Festival and Art Sale
Featuring more than 1,000 original unframed artworks hung outdoors on clotheslines, including pottery, jewelry, glass, sculpture and fine craft. Plus kids’ art activities. At Leighton Art Centre, 15 minutes outside Calgary.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 403-931-3633, leightoncentre.org.
opening sat june 2 AIR
Until Thursday, June 28. Alberta Society of Artists challenged Alberta artists to address the theme, AIR. View their responses to this, the third of the ASA’s series that began with FIRE, then WATER and now AIR. Reception Saturday, June 9, 1-3 p.m. with guest speaker Helena Hadala, 2 p.m. At Central Library, 616 Macleod Tr. S.E. 403-2650012, albertasocietyofartists.com.
thur jun 7
Lancette Burton—Day Dreamer Presented by FosterMAK. The is show is inspired by childhood dreams, dreamy landscapes and the endless possibility of big skies. At Loft 112, 112, 535 8th Ave. S.E. 4-9 p.m. 403-689-1022, fostermak.com.
ongoing
Mount Royal University Until Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. George Webber, Soloman Chiniquay, David Youn, and Aaron Pelletier—Reconciliation. This exhibition aims to explore an alternate definition of reconciliation: a harmonization of education to facilitate a framework for coming to terms with our damaging past. At East Gate Entrance, MRU.
MUSEUMS
opening sat june 2
Cochrane Historical Museum New displays include Household Chores, CPR Diorama, and Flowers of the Area. 20 Bow Valley Tr., Cochrane. 403-932-4986, 403-932-2295, chapscochrane.com.
ongoing
Bomber Command Museum of Canada Featuring Canada’s Bomber Command Memorial Wall, the museum includes bombers, training aircraft and displays related to this huge Canadian contribution to the Second World War. 1729 21st Ave., Nanton. 403-646-2270, bombercommandmuseum.ca. Call of the West Museum Based on the history of the influence Ford and oil companies had on the agricultural way of life from the early 1900s to the 1960s and beyond. See a large collection of farm tractors and equipment, lifting jacks, oil advertising and signs, cars, trucks, and many more antiques and collectibles. At Ag Society Rodeo Grounds, southwest corner of Hwy 2A and Hwy 543. 403-701-8709, highriverag.com. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Ongoing: Honouring over 650 sport legends from 66 sports with dozens of interactive exhibits and more than 100,000 artefacts. At Canada Olympic Park. 403-7761040, sportshall.ca.
Canmore Museum & Geoscience Centre From Coal to Community. A celebration of Canmore’s history and unique mountain setting. 902B 7th Ave., Canmore. 403-678-2462. cmags.org. Farmers’ Exchange Until Sunday, Sept. 2. Interesting and factual accounts of the mining era as well as the development of ranching and farming. Also, visual presentation of one of three unsolved murders during the coal
mining era of the 1920s. 414 Caradoc Ave., Carbon. 403-571-3618.
Fort Calgary
Interpretive centre featuring stories of Calgary’s past from 1875-1914, including the history of the RCMP in Calgary. 750 9th Ave. S.E. 403-290-1875, fortcalgary.com.
Glenbow Museum
Permanent Exhibitions: Mavericks: An Incorrigible History of Alberta; Niitsitapiisinni: Our Way of Life; New Sun Gallery of Aboriginal Art and Culture; Picturing the Northwest: Historical Art from Glenbow’s Collection; Many Faces, Many Paths: Art of Asia; Treasures of the Mineral World; Where Symbols Meet: A Celebration of West African Achievement; Warriors: A Global Journal Through Five Centuries. 130 9th Ave. S.E. 403-268-4100, glenbow.org.
Grain Academy Museum
Explore the world of grains and oilseeds through touch TV, Calgary’s largest model railway and a working model of the wooden grain elevator. Plus-15 Level, BMO Centre, Stampede Park. 403-263-4594, grainacademymuseum.com.
The Hangar Flight Museum
Over two dozen civilian, military and commercial aircraft displayed within the museum’s two full-size hangars. Everything from Canada’s first powered aircraft, the Silver Dart, to the majestic Lancaster bomber. 4629 McCall Way N.E. 403-2503752, thehangarmuseum.ca.
Heritage Park
Until Monday, Sept. 3. Take a tour back in time on a horse-drawn wagon ride, play traditional Aboriginal games in the First Nations’ Encampment, pick up a freshly baked cheese bun from the Alberta Bakery, take part in the new interactive street theatre, Frontier Filmmaking, enjoy a 1930s-style radio play in the Famous 5 Centre of Canadian Women and much more. Gasoline Alley Museum: Ongoing: Celebration of industrial design illuminated by a storyline that follows the far-reaching social changes that resulted from the introduction and popularization of the automobile. 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. 403-268-8500, heritagepark.ca.
The Military Museums
On permanent display: Ken & Roma Lett
Cold War Exhibit. Presented by the Air Force Museum Society of Alberta. 4520 Crowchild Trail S.W. 403-410-2340, themilitarymuseums.ca.
Museum of the Highwood
Heartland: the Exhibit. A display of artifacts and images from the popular CBC television series Heartland. Go Round: Ranching to Rodeo. A celebration of our western heritage. Dear Guy and Flores.
A private collection of Guy and Florence Weadick’s postcards. 406 1st St. S.W., High River. 403-652-7156, “museumofthehighwood.com.
Nickle Galleries
Until Monday, Sept. 3. What is Money? Exhibition of ethnographic objects from the Nickle’s numismatic collection, showcasing diverse forms of money used across the globe through time. At Taylor Family Digital Library, U of C. 403-2106201, nickle.ucalgary.ca.
Nose Creek Valley Museum
Featuring wildlife displays, a First Nation’s display, a settler’s cabin, blacksmith shop, antique cars and farm machinery and one of the largest arrowhead collections in Canada. 1701 Main St. S.W., Airdrie. 403-948-6685, nosecreekvalleymuseum.com.
Royal Tyrrell Museum
Journey through time and come faceto-face with some of Canada’s mightiest dinosaurs. 90 minutes northeast of Calgary. Highway 838, Midland Provincial Park, Drumheller. tyrrellmuseum.com.
Studio Bell
Second Tuesday of the month until August (June 12, July 10, Aug. 14). $10
Date Night. Extended hours to explore five floors of exhibitions that tell the story of music in Canada. Until fall 2018.
Showcase: 2017 Inductees. Personal items and instruments from the 2017 Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame inductees—Paul Brandt and Harvey Gold— and four 2017 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees—Bruce Cockburn, Beau Dommage, Stéphane Venne and Neil Young. Until February 2019. Milestones:
Barenaked Ladies. Exhibition captures the band’s career trajectory—from their first concert as teenagers at Toronto City Hall, to the present day with their induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and their undeniable power as a live act for nearly 30 years and counting. Permanent Exhibitions: Explore five floors of exhibitions that tell the story of music in Canada, celebrate music icons at the Canadian Halls of Fame, rock out with our interactive instrument installations and sing along in our vocal booths.
850 4th St. S.E. 403-543-5115, studiobell.ca.
Sundre Pioneer Museum
See how the pioneers lived and learn about the culture and history of the Sundre community. Tour the village, which sits on four acres of land housing eight heritage buildings. Wander the pioneer gallery inside the reception centre and take a walk on the wild side in the Chester Mjolsness World of Wildlife Exhibit. 211 1st Ave. S.W., Sundre. 403-638-3233, sundremuseum.com.
Telus Spark
Until Wednesday, June 20. Whales|Tohora. Interactive experience housing one of the world’s largest whale collections from the National Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. This exhibition will immerse you into the biology diversity, evolution and deep significance of whales to Maori culture. Ongoing: Explore the interactive exhibits and train your brain in the outdoor Brainasium, a one-acre adventure space filled with experiences that explore sound, physics and simple machines. 220 St. Georges Dr. N.E. 403-817-6800, sparkscience.ca. Ukrainian Museum of Canada Ukrainian history and heritage. St. Vladimir’s Cultural Centre, 404 Meredith Rd. N.E. 403-264-3437, stvlads.com.
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies Until Sunday, June 10. From Morse to Whyte: A Dynastic Bequest of Japanese Treasures. This exhibition includes ceramics and other artistic and cultural objects. Ongoing: Heritage Gallery: Gateway to the Rockies. The history of the Canadian Rockies in artifacts, artworks, archival photographs, recordings and documents. 111 Bear St., Banff. 403-762-2291, whyte.org.
YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive
Centre Step into the shoes of a CPS officer and explore over 26,000 square feet of interactive exhibits. Take a ridealong with the HAWCS helicopter simulator. Stick your hands in a mass of maggots in Forensics. Dress up in a historic uniform for a photo op. 5111 47th St. N.E. youthlinkcalgary.com.
LITERARY EVENTS
fri june 1 to sun june 3
Writers’ Guild of Alberta Annual Conference: Refining Our Narratives
Examine critical thinking and creativity, political writing and opinion pieces, writing through difficult times (and subjects)—and much more. At Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd St. S.W. $25 - $300. 403-265-2226, writersguild.ca.
sat june 2
Naked Guys Reading Feminist Literature Presented by Naked Girls Reading and the Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival. Come see male-identifying people reading in the nude, from their favorite feminist pieces of literature. At The Plaza Theatre, 1133 Kensington Rd. N.W. Doors, 8:30 p.m. $20. fairytalesfilmfest.com. Nicole Brooks: Just Because We Can Signing of a novel of life, love, and environmental consciousness by local author. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 403-2879557, owlsnestbooks.com. Bill’s Book Café with Jackie Flanagan Writer and founding editor of Alberta Views, Jackie Flanagan discusses The Spirit Level by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett, and the profound effects of inequality in society. At Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd St. S.W. 6:30 p.m. 403-260-2620, calgarylibrary.ca.
on going
AWCS Presents: Writers Unplugged—An Open Mic
Last Wednesday of the month. Bring up to five minutes of reading and share your work with other writers and readers in a fun, informal, and supportive environment. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. 403-2879557, owlsnestbooks.com.
Flywheel Reading Series
Second Thursday of the month. Presented by Filling Station. Monthly readings (poetry, fiction, spoken-word) showcasing the best in Calgarian and Canadian literature. Events at Pages, 1135 Kensington Rd. N.W., unless otherwise noted. fillingstation.ca.
How can you think that?!?! A Political
Book Club Last Saturday of the month. A book club for conservatives and liberals who want to get out of their echo chambers and bridge the great divides. May 26: Democracy for Realists: Why Elections do not Produce Responsive Governments by Christopher Achen and Larry M. Bartels. June 30: This Changes Everything: Capitalism and the Climate by Naomi Klein. At Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 10 a.m. to noon. Free. 403-265-1033, shelflifebooks.ca.
Loft 112 Book Club
First Tuesday of every other month. Next meeting June 5: The Dark and Other Love Stories by Deborah Willis. Email Susan Carpenter at susancarpenter@hotmail.com if you’re interested in joining the club. At Loft 112, 535 8th Ave. S.E. 7 p.m. loft112.org.
Migratory Words
Every second Tuesday. Writers and aspiring writers read short pieces of their work and others discuss how to improve it and give support. At Snug Room, Georgetown Inn, 1101 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore. 7-9 p.m. 403-678-1325, murphyt@telus.net.
Storytime
Every Wednesday. Songs and storybook readings. At Pages, 1135 Kensington Rd. N.W. 10 a.m. 403-283-6655.
upcoming
Ian Mark: Adventures of a ’70s Rock Photographer Saturday, June 9. Signing with local photographer. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 403-287-9557, owlsnestbooks.com.
Zara’s Dead with Sharon Butala
Sunday, June 10. From the award-winning author, Sharon Butala, a new mystery novel based on the true story of a 1962 Saskatoon murder case. Zara’s Dead is the fictional retelling of a riveting story that has captivated the public and eluded answers for decades. At Fish Creek Library, 11161 Bonaventure Dr. S.E. 2-3:30 p.m. 403-260-2620, calgarylibrary.ca.
Grownups Read Things They Wrote As Kids Wednesday, June 13. At Leacock Theatre, MRU. Doors, 7:30 p.m. $17.85. grownupsreadthingstheywroteaskids.com. We’ve Read This Book Club Wednesday, June 13. Presented by Wordfest. Come prepared to delve into Manhattan Beach, a noir thriller from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jennifer Egan. At Memorial Park Library,
1221 2nd St. S.W. 7 p.m. $5. 403-2379068, wordfest.com.