WEEKLY LISTINGS
What’s going on around town?
DANCE
Fluid Fest: Ongoing until Nov. 3. Three weeks of performance by local artist and national guests. At DJD Dance Centre, 111 12th Ave. S.E. and cSpace King Edward, 1721 29th Ave. S.W. Festival five-pack, $100; pass, $125. springboardperformance.com. The Sleeping Beauty: Ongoing until Oct. 27. Experience the world première of Christopher Anderson’s retelling of The Sleeping Beauty. At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. $41 – $144. albertaballet.com.
THEATRE
A Few Good Men: Ongoing until Oct. 27. Aaron Sorkin’s award-winning play and film come to life on stage. At Pumphouse Theatres, 2140 Pumphouse Ave. S.W. $23. simplytheatre.ca.
After: Ongoing until Oct. 27. Nonverbal, visual performance fused with theatre of objects that explores the different theories behind Ana María Cire’s mysterious death. At Lantern Community Church, 1401 10th Ave. S.E. $20 – $25. brownpapertickets.com.
And the World Goes ’Round: Ongoing until Nov. 11. Revue of the songbook from the multi-Tony awardwinning team of Kander and Ebb. At Stage West, 727 42nd Ave. S.E. $55 – $79. stagewestcalgary.com.
Brave Girl: Ongoing until Nov. 10. Two sisters enlist after losing their father to the war in Afghanistan. As the two girls advance, their individual journeys take a very different course. At Lunchbox Theatre, 115 9th Ave. S.E. noon; Thursday and Fridays, 6 p.m. $25. fortemusical.ca.
Generic Hospital: Sundays. Improvised soap opera. At Lunchbox Theatre, 115 9th Ave. S.E. 7:30 p.m. $10 – $16. dirtylaundrycalgary.com. Inner Elder: Ongoing until Oct. 27. Through storytelling, Michelle Thrush candidly shares her experiences of growing up in a city as a young brown girl navigating a world of alcoholic adults, aliens, and the spiritual presence of her guiding grandmothers. At Big Secret Theatre, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $15 – $35. oyr.org. Kiitistsinnoniks (Our Mothers): Ongoing until Oct. 26. Women have always been the backbone of our culture and we ask ourselves, what happens to a culture when the women disappear? At Martha Cohen Theatre, Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m. $53. artscommons.ca.
Mary and Max—A New Musical: Ongoing until Nov. 11. Based on an Australian Claymation film about two unlikely pen pals, Mary and Max is a hilarious and heartening tale that proves friendship can be found in the most unexpected of places. At Max Bell Theatre, Arts Commons. $49 – $99. 403-294-7447, theatrecalgary.com.
Oil Money: Mondays. Improvised soap opera. At Lunchbox Theatre, 115 9th Ave. S.E. 7:30 p.m. $10 – $16. dirtylaundrycalgary.com.
R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps—Phantom of the Auditorium: Ongoing until Nov. 10. Brooke and Zeke are excited to star in their school’s next hit musical, The Phantom, until they hear a rumour that the show is cursed. At Beddington Theatre Arts Centre, 375 Bermuda Dr. N.W. $24 – $29. storybooktheatre.org.
Rock & Roll Heaven: Ongoing until Nov. 4. A wannabe rock god ends up in heaven after an untimely mistake. He meets all the late greats—Buddy Holly, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Michael Jackson—but does he belong? At Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37th St. S.W. $37.75 – $84.95. calgary.jubilations.ca. Flibbertigibbet’s Story Exhibit: Oct. 29 to Nov. 4. Adorable interactive show for three- to seven-year-olds. Oct. 29 at Cardel Theatre, 180 Quarry Park Rd. S.E.; Oct. 30 at Evergreen Community Spaces, 1709 8th Ave. N.E.; Nov. 1 at Shane Homes YMCA, 11300 Rocky Ridge Rd. N.W.; Nov. 2 and Nov. 3 at cSpace King Edward, 1721 29th Ave. S.W.; and Nov. 4 at Fort Calgary, 750 9th Ave. S.E. $15. 403264-8575, questtheatre.org. Beautiful—The Carole King Musical: Oct. 30 to Nov. 4. The inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom. At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. ticketmaster.ca. Half the Battle: Oct. 31 to Nov.
10. Half the Battle tells the story of Adams and Davis, the pilot and flight engineer of a Canadian Avro Lancaster in the Second World War. The two men are forced by fate to recount their stories of what brought them to war, why they fight, and most importantly what they left behind. At Motel Theatre, Arts Commons. $25. diytheatre.org.
COMEDY
Best Kind Comedy Tour: Oct. 25. With Colin Hollett, Mike Lynch, and Brian Aylward. At Yuk Yuk’s, 218 18th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. $28.58. yukyuks.com/calgary.
Eddie Della Siepe: Oct. 26 and Oct. 27. At Yuk Yuk’s, 218 18th Ave. S.E. 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. $19.95. yukyuks.com/calgary.
Kevin Nealon: Oct. 26 and Oct. 27. At The Laugh Shop, 5940 Blackfoot Tr. S.E. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., $39.95. thelaughshopcalgary.com.
Paul Taylor: Oct. 27. Bilingual comedian. Un sketch 50% in French et 50% en anglais. At La Cité des Rocheuses, 240, 4800 Richard Rd. S.W. 8 p.m. $20 – $25. 403-249-1749, citedesrocheuses.com.
Poutine Dreams: Oct. 27. Admission includes 9 p.m. show Built For Comfort, featuring Nap Jerks. At The Alexandra Centre, 922 9th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. $5 – $10. kinkonauts.com.
FILM
The Devils: Oct. 25. At Globe Cinema, 617 8th Ave. S.W. 6:45 p.m. $10 – $12. calgarycinema.org.
12 Hour Halloween Movie Marathon: Oct 27 to Oct. 28. Films include Hell Fest, Christine, Murder Party, High Tension, Graduation Day, House of 1000 Corpses, and Drag Me To Hell. At Globe Cinema, 617 8th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. $18 – $20. calgaryundergroundfilm.org.
Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival: Oct. 27 to Nov. 4. Nine epic days of mountain stories, including profound journeys, unexpected adventures, and groundbreaking expeditions told by authors, photographers, and filmmakers from around the globe. At Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. 1-800-413-8368, banffcentre.ca.
The Great Halloween Organ SpookTacular: Oct. 31. Featuring The Phantom of the Opera silent movie with Carlos Foggin playing the organ. At Knox United Church, 506 4th St. S.W. 7:30 p.m. $5 – $20. 403-2698382, kxcalgary.com.
MUSIC
The Fragments: Oct. 25. At Junction, 628 8th Ave. S.W. 6 p.m. $10. 587354-6161, junctionyyc.com.
Freddy & Francine: Oct. 25. At The Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 9th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. 403-269-5581, ironwoodstage.ca.
Halloween in Hell: Oct. 25. With DJ Darkenstein, Uncanny Valley, Photophore, and Wire Spine. At Broken City, 613 11th Ave. S.W. 9 p.m. $13. 403-262-9976, brokencity.ca.
Rush Hour—Hits: Oct. 25. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 6:30 p.m. $30. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Steve Pineo: Oct. 25. At The Blues Can, 1429 9th Ave. S.E. 8:30 p.m. No cover. 403-262-2666, thebluescan.com.
Thompson Springs: Oct. 25. With Sunglaciers, and Dark Time. At The Palomino, 109 7th Ave. S.W. Doors, 9 p.m. $10. 403-532-1911, thepalomino.ca.
Tokyo Police Club: Oct. 25 and Oct. 26. At Commonwealth Bar & Stage, 731 10th Ave. S.W. Doors, 8 p.m. $24.99. ticketfly.com.
Bill Durst: Oct. 26. At King Eddy, 438 9th Ave. S.E. billdurst.com.
Cabots Crossing: Oct. 26. At The Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 9th Ave. S.E. 9 p.m. 403-269-5581, ironwoodstage.ca.
Delhi 2 Dublin: Oct. 26. At The Bert Church Live Theatre, 1000 East Lake Blvd. N.E., Airdrie. 7:30 p.m. $30. 403-948-8800, thebertchurchtheatre.com.
Dylan Wickens: Oct. 26 and Oct. 27. At The Blues Can, 1429 9th Ave. S.E. 9 p.m. $10 – $15. 403-262-2666, thebluescan.com.
Handmade: Oct. 26. With I Am The Mountain, and Thomas Thomas. At The Palomino, 109 7th Ave. S.W. Doors, 9 p.m. $10. showpass.com. James Campbell: Oct. 26. At Studio Bell, 850 4th St. S.E. 7:30 p.m. $25 – $45. nmc.ca.
Jill Barber: Oct. 26. With Justin Nozuka. At Bella Concert Hall, Mount Royal University. 8 p.m. $28. tickets. mru.ca.
Lennie Gallant: Oct. 26. With The Eisenhauers. At Dalhousie Community Centre, 5432 Dalhart Rd. N.W. 7:30 p.m. $30. 403-286-5651, calgaryfolkclub.com.
Murray McLauchlan: Oct. 26. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m. $55. artscommons.ca. Nightseeker: Oct. 26. With Riot City and Denimachine. At Broken City, 613 11th Ave. S.W. 9 p.m. $20. showpass.com.
Skratch Bastid: Oct. 26. At The Gateway, SAIT Campus Centre. 9 p.m. $21.25. ticketmaster.ca.
Trivium: Oct. 26. With Avatar and Light the Torch. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. Doors, 6:30 p.m. $34.95. ticketfly.com. Vietnamese (Saigonese Live Band): Oct. 26. At Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 11500 35th St. S.E. 8 p.m. $15 – $25. 403-809-8638.
54-40: Oct. 27. At Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 11500 35th St. S.E. 9 p.m. $51.45 – $72.45. ticketfly.com. Classified: Oct. 27. With Maestro Fresh Wes. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. 8 p.m. $45 – $112. ticketmaster.ca.
The Dudes: Oct. 27. At The Gateway, SAIT Campus Centre. 8 p.m. $23.70. ticketmaster.ca.
Greatest Classical Hits: Oct. 27. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m. $25 – $85. 403-5710849, calgaryphil.com.
Hello, Winter!: Oct. 27. At Wu & McHugh, 9727 Horton Rd. S.W. 7:30 p.m. $15 – $20. wuandmchugh.com. Jess Knights: Oct. 27. At Festival Hall, 1215 10th Ave. S.E. Doors, 7 p.m. $15 – $20. jessknights.com.
Laura Love: Oct. 27. With Shaye Zadravec and Tim Leacock. At Crescent Heights Community Hall, 1101
2nd St. N.W. 7:30 p.m. $25. thenick.ca.
The Once: Oct. 27. At The Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 9th Ave. S.E. 2 p.m. 403-269-5581, ironwoodstage.ca.
Palloween: Oct. 27. With Casper Skulls, The Garrys, Lab Coast, Crystal Eyes, Paradise, Alberta Rats, and Seafoam. At The Palomino, 109 7th Ave. S.W. Doors, 9 p.m. $12. showpass.com. Petunia & The Vipers: Oct. 27. At The Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 9th Ave. S.E. 9 p.m. 403-269-5581, ironwoodstage.ca.
Stone Temple Pilots & Seether: Oct. 27. With Default and Age of Days. At Grey Eagle Concert Centre, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr. S.W. Doors, 6 p.m. $80.55 – $375. ticketmaster.ca.
The Acoustic Guitar Project: Oct. 28. At private residence. 3 p.m. $25. Venue info and tickets at galleryhouseconcerts.com. AirBand Together for A Wish: Oct. 28. In support of Children’s Wish Foundation. At The Gateway, SAIT Campus Centre. 3-7 p.m. europroductions.ca.
CORE Celebration Concert: Oct. 28. At First Baptist Church, 1311 4th St. S.W. 7 p.m. 403-796-3603, corecelebration.org.
Cupid and Psyche: Oct. 28. Featuring String Theory Music Collective, VoiceScapes and Toronto soprano Katherine Hill. At Christ Church Elbow Park, 3602 8th St. S.W. 3-5 p.m. $35 – $40. 403-461-7726, earlymusicvoices.ca.
Jimmy Rankin: Oct. 28 and Oct. 29. At The Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 9th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. 403-269-5581, ironwoodstage.ca. Music for the Journey—A New Year:
Oct. 28. At Westview Baptist Church, 1313 Ranchlands Way N.W. 7 p.m. $10 – $15. ambrose.edu/arts.
Rattle & Strum: Oct. 28. At The Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 9th Ave. S.E. 2 p.m. 403-269-5581, ironwoodstage.ca.
Romantic Russians: Oct. 28. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 2:30 p.m. $26. artscommons.ca.
Gordon Towell: Oct. 29. With the UCalgary Jazz Orchestra. At University Theatre, University of Calgary. 8 p.m. $19 – $26. scpa.ucalgary.ca Gwen Hoebig, David Moroz & The MRU Conservatory Academy: Oct. 29. At Bella Concert Hall, Mount Royal University. 7:30 p.m. $50. 403-4407770, taylorcentre.ca. The Milk Carton Kids: Oct. 29. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $30.25 – $136.75. artscommons.ca. Shaye Zadravec & Tim Leacock:
Oct. 29. At The Blues Can, 1429 9th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. No cover. 403-2622666, thebluescan.com.
Celtic Thunder: Oct. 30. At Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr. 8 p.m. $60 – $81. ticketmaster.ca.
Dan Duguay’s Whatnot Variety Show: Oct. 30. At The Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 9th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. 403-269-5581, ironwoodstage.ca.
Reuben and the Dark: Oct. 30. With nêhiyawak. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $35 – $43. artscommons.ca. Jay Coda Walker & Blast Train: Oct. 31. At The Blues Can, 1429 9th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. No cover. 403-262-2666, thebluescan.com.