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Alberta Ballet goes dark for Shadowland. Also, five films to see at the Calgary Internatio­nal Film Festival, Doors Open YYC welcomes the nosy and the merely curious, and our Cheap Date goes to the YYComedy festival.

CONCERTS pop,sat sept rock24 + hip-hop ReveenAt Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 1000, 11500 35th St. S.E. 8:30 p.m. $30.45 - $40.95. TM. upcoming Kongos Friday, Sept. 30. At MacEwan Ballroom, MRU. 7:30 p.m. $29.50 - $405.34. TM. Alan Doyle Saturday, Oct. 1. At Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 11500 35th St. S.E. 9 p.m. $59 - $69. TM. Tegan and Sara Friday, Oct. 7. At BMO Centre, Stampede Park. 6:30 p.m. $38.50. The Proclaimer­s Saturday, Oct. 8. At Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 11500 35th St. S.E. 9 p.m. $40.95 - $51.45. TM. Ghost Tuesday, Oct. 11. At MacEwan Ballroom, U of C. 7 p.m. $39.50 - $300. TF. A Night With Sinatra Wednesday, Oct. 12. Featuring Rick Michel. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m. $52.25 - $72.25. 403-294-9494, artscommon­s. Ziggy Marley Thursday, Oct. 13. At Bella Concert Hall, MRU. 7:30 p.m. $55 - $75. mru.ca. Alice Cooper Saturday, Oct. 15. At WinSport, 88 Canada Olympic Rd. S.W. 7:30 p.m. $59.99 - $79.99. TM. Great White Saturday, Oct. 15. At Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 1000, 11500 35th St. S.E. 9 p.m. $61.95 - $72.45. TM. folk, roots + country fri sept 23 Autumn Leaves Concert Featuring The Brothers Landreth. At Alliance Community Church, 4404 47th Ave., Sylvan Lake. 8 p.m. $35. jazzatthel­ake.com. The New Customs At Gallery House Concerts Society, 119 Nottingham Rd. N.W. 7 p.m. $24. galleryhou­seconcerts.com. sat sept 24 Bruce Cockburn Fundraiser for the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital. Eric Harvie Theatre, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. 7:30 p.m. $50 - $150. banffcentr­e.ca. MonkeyJunk & Tequila Mockingbir­d Orchestra Presented by NineSixFou­ndation for Even Strength. At Park 96 Community Centre, 14660 Parkland Blvd. S.E. 4 - 10 p.m. $45 (includes food). 403-861-4085. ongoing Saturdays In C-Square Until Saturday, Oct. 1. Sept. 24: Scott Duncan Celtic Project. Oct. 1: The Doll Sisters. At East Village’s C-Square, 4th St. and 7th Ave. S.E. Every Saturday, 1 - 4 p.m. 403-543-5115, studiobell.ca. upcoming Brad Sims Friday, Sept. 30. As part of the Rock the Rails Concert Series. At East Lake Park, 15 East Lake Hill N.E., Airdrie, Alta. 7 p.m. $20. 403-244-4487, creativeai­rdrie.ca. Connie Kaldor Friday, Sept. 30. Presented by the Calgary Folk Club. At Dalhousie Community Centre, 5432 Dalhart Rd. N.W. 7:30 p.m. $27.50. 403-286-5651, calgaryfol­kclub.com. Dave Morrissey and Band Friday, Sept. 30. At The Irish Cultural Centre, 6452 35th Ave. N.W. 8 p.m. Free. cdbyrne1@telus.net. Dixie Chicks Saturday, Oct. 1. At Scotiabank Saddledome. 7:30 p.m. $70 - $136. TM. Maria Dunn Trio Saturday, Oct. 1. With Shannon Johnson & Jeremiah McDade. At Calgary Irish Cultural Centre, 6452 35th Ave. N.W. 7:30 p.m. $35. irishconce­rts@hotmail.com. The Tequila Mockingbir­d Orchestra Saturday, Oct. 1. Presented by Bow Valley Music Club. At Strathcona Community Centre, 277 Strathcona Dr. S.W. 7 p.m. $31. 403-2872299, bowvalleym­usicclub.org. Blackie and the Rodeo Kings Sunday, Oct. 2. At Bert Church Theatre, 1000 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie, Alta. 7:30 p.m. $49.95. 403-948-8824, thebertchu­rchtheatre.com.

Fred Saturday, Eaglesmith­Oct. 8. At Boyce Theatre, 1410 Olympic Way S.E. 7:30 p.m. $30. TM. Wide Cut Weekend Thursday, Oct. 13 to Saturday, Oct. 15. Weekend festival featuring Beautiful Joe, Braden Gates, Brock Zeman, Carter Felker, Co-Dependents, Craig Korth and more. Various venues and times. $35 - $59. widecutwee­kend.com. The Bombadils Friday, Oct. 14. Presented by The Calgary Folk Club. At Dalhousie Community Centre, 5432 Dalhart Rd. N.W. 7:30 p.m. 403-2865651, calgaryfol­kclub.com. Calvin Vollrath in Concert Friday, Oct. 14. An evening of lively, toe-tapping fiddle music by one of Canada’s top fiddlers. Hosted by The Prairie Mountain Fiddlers. At Bethany Chapel, 3333 Richardson Way S.W. 7 p.m. $20. 403-281-4863, pmfiddlers.ca. Linda Tillery and the Cultural

Heritage Choir Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15. Friday: Presented by the Calgary Folk Club. At Dalhousie Community Centre, 5432 Dalhart Rd. N.W. 7:30 p.m. $27.50. 403-286-5651, calgaryfol­kclub.com. Saturday: Presented by Saturday Night Special Series. At Braeside Community Centre, 11024 Braeside Dr. S.W. Doors, 7 p.m.; performanc­e, 7:30 p.m. $25. 403-271-3719, saturdayni­ghtspecial.ca. The Small Glories Saturday, Oct. 15. Presented by the Nickelodeo­n Music Club. At Crescent Heights Community Hall, 1101 2nd St. N.W. 7 p.m. $25. thenick.ca. The Wardens Saturday, Oct. 15. Presented by the Bragg Creek Performing Arts Society. At Redwood House, 1 Manyhorses Dr., Redwood Meadows. 7 p.m. $5 - $34.25. braggcreek­performing­arts.com. blues, jazz + big band sat sept 24 Prime Time Big Band At Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 9th Ave. S.E. Doors at 12 p.m. Performanc­e 2 - 4 p.m. Adults, $20; children, $15. 403-269-5581, primetimeb­igband.com. tue sept 27 Trombone Shorty And Orleans Avenue At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m. $29 - $89. 403-2949494, artscommon­s.ca. upcoming Guy Davis: Blues for Kids Sunday, Oct. 2. At Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr., Banff. 4 p.m. $10. banffcentr­e.ca. The Rick Climans Quartet Wednesday, Oct. 5. At Cliff Bungalow Mission Community Centre, 2201 Cliff St. S.W. 8 p.m. $25. janmulders­ounds.com. Martin Harley Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29. Part of the PCL Blues series. At Engineered Air Theatre, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $42. 403-294-9494, artscommon­s.ca. classical, choral + opera sat sept 24 A Taste of the Calgary Philharmon­ic Sneak peek into the 2016/17 season. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $30. 403-571-0849, calgaryphi­l.com. Salon Series Presented by MRU Conservato­ry. Featuring Timepoint Ensemble . At TransAlta Pavilion, MRU. 8 p.m. $12 - $20. 403 440-7770, mru.ca/enjoy. ongoing ProArts at Noon Wednesday: Calgary Internatin­ational Flamenco Festival. At Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, 604 1st St. S.E. 12:10-12:50 p.m. Free. 403-269-1904, proartssoc­iety.ca. Twilight Concert Series Until Friday, Sept. 30. Classical music of India for contemplat­ion, meditation and yoga. At Glenbow Museum Theatre, 130 9th Ave. S.E. and MacEwan Conference and Event Centre, U of C. Various times. $10. raj_rangayyan@shaw.ca or utpal. mazumdar@shaw.ca. upcoming Epic Romance: Chopin & Bruckner Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 1. Presented by the Calgary Philharmon­ic Orchestra. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons, 8 p.m. $20 - $80. 403-5710849, calgaryphi­l.com. A Cappella Mountain Music Saturday, Oct. 1. At Bella Concert Hall, MRU. 7:30 - 10 p.m. $25. 403-440-6111, jkheimattr­eu.com. A Little Light Music Saturday, Oct. 1. At Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, U of C. 8 - 10 p.m. $18 - $25. scpa.ucalgary.ca.

Metamorfos!Saturday, Oct. 1. Presented by Early Music Voices. At Christ Church Elbow Park, 3602 8th St. S.W. 8 p.m. $25 - $30. 403-461-7726, earlymusic­voices.ca. Richard Reed Parry’s Music for Heart & Breath Saturday, Oct. 1. At Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr., Banff. 8 p.m. $22 - $25. 403-762-6301, banffcentr­e.ca/events. Connect… Create Sunday, Oct. 2. Presented by the Spiritus Chamber Choir. At Rozsa Centre, U of C. 3 p.m. Adults, $25; students and seniors, $20. 403-922-7021, spiritusch­amberchoir.ca. Disney in Concert: Tale as Old as

Time Friday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Oct. 8. Presented by the Calgary Philharmon­ic Orchestra. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, 205 8th Ave. S.E. Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. $20 - $80. calgaryphi­l.com. Teo Milea: My Piano Stories In Calgary Saturday, Oct. 8. At RockPointe Church, 255024 Lochend Rd., Bearspaw. 6 - 7:30 p.m. $25 - $50. rockpointe.ca. Ludovico Einaudi Tuesday, Oct. 11. Part of the BD&P World Music Series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall,

Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m. $29 - $79. 403-294-9494, artscommon­s.ca. The Best Loved Classics Thursday, Oct. 13. Presented by the Calgary Philharmon­ic Orchestra. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 6:30 p.m. $25 - $35. 403-571-0849, calgaryphi­l.com. Secret Lives of Corporate Calgary Thursday, Oct. 13 and Friday, Oct. 14. Presented by Cowtown Opera. Travel through three separate locations within the venue and discover three different stories. The office love triangle, the admin assistant dying to be a ballet dancer, and the affair. At Jamieson Place, 240 4th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $15 - $25. cowtownope­racompany.com. Canadian Guitar Quartet Saturday, Oct. 15. Presented by the High River Gift of Music. At High River United Church, 123 Macleod Trail S.W. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. $30. highriverg­iftofmusic.com. The Wild West New Music Saturday, Oct. 15. At Bella Concert Hall, MRU. $44 - $69. 403-440-7770, tickets.mru.ca. CLUBS pop, rock + dance fri sept 23 to thur sept 29 Aussie Rules Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays: Duelling Pianos. 1002 37th St. S.W. 403-2497933, 200 52nd St. N.E. 403-313-1142. Blind Beggar Pub Saturday: Sage Rhoades. 5211 Macleod Trail S.W. 403-212-1180, blindbegga­rpub.com. Broken City Friday: The Dirty Nil and guests. Saturdays (afternoon): Unity Sound Reggae Jam with Chef Ouda. Saturdays (evening): Natural Selection Hip Hop. Sundays: Karaoke with Beau & Peej. Mondays: Comedy Monday Night. Tuesdays: Quiz Shoe—Broken Trivia Night. Wednesdays: Magic: The Gathering. Thursday: Michael Rault, The Velveteins and Lovewaves. 613 11th Ave. S.W. 403-262-9976, brokencity.ca. Commonweal­th Bar & Stage Fridays and Saturdays (8-10 p.m.): The Warm Up with DJ Neeks. Fridays: World Famous with Disorienta­l and Yung Nino. Saturdays: Modern Vintage with Ivan Rankic & DJ Heebz. Monday: Peaches. Wednesdays: What a Time with Teddy Celebratio­n and friends. Thursday: Cazzette. 733 10th Ave. S.W. commonweal­thbar.ca. Dickens Pub Friday: Craic the Lens, Thrill of Falling, The Sweets, Midnight Developmen­t. Saturday: Millencoli­n and Such Gold. 1000 9th Ave. S.W. 403-233-7550, dickenspub.ca. Distortion Friday: Saints of Death, Tales of the Tomb, Valyria, Bleed, Subsume. Tuesday: ¡Mayday! 3828 Macleod Trail 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. 403-253-2489, thedogduck­pub.ca. Elbow River Casino Friday and Saturday: Dr. Zuess. 218 18th Ave. S.E. 403-289-8880, elbowriver­casino.com. Fionn MacCool’s Wednesdays: Staggered Pints. 255 Barclay Parade S.W. (Eau Claire). 403-517-6699. The Gateway Friday: Airbourne. Saturday: 36?, Goodwood Atoms, Pearls Emeralds. At Campus Centre, SAIT, 1301 16th Ave. N.W. 403-284-8760, gatewaycal­gary.ca. Good Earth Coffeehous­e Fridays: Live open mic and concert showcase hosted by Home. 1502 11th St. S.W. 403-228-9543, goodearthc­offeehouse.com. Grandpa’s Pub Saturdays (3:30-7:30 p.m.): Pa-Jam with Scooter Fooks and Den Davies. 5147 20th Ave. S.E. 403-207-0074. Habitat Friday: Reprise with Mitz, Heathman, Chané, Miniski. Saturday: Keep it Deep with Jon Delerious, Matt Caine, Aaron Olasker, Joey Grochmal. Wednesday: Studio Social. Thursday: Disco After Dark with Dr. Space, VanillaDis­co, Buffalo Child, Sonny Chiba. 1217 1st St. S.W. 403-263-5447, habitatliv­ingsound.com. The Hifi Club Fridays: Set it Off presents DJ Marvel with DJ Pump. Saturday: Antwon with AYE and DJ C-Sik. Sundays: Sunday Skool with DJ Rice. Thursdays: Substation. 219 10th Ave. S.W. 403-263-5222, hificlub.ca. The Ironwood Stage and Grill Friday and Saturday: Bruce Springstee­n Birthday Bash. Tuesday and Wednesday: Monkey Junk. 1229 9th Ave. S.E. 403-269-5581, ironwoodst­age.ca. Jimmy’s Nightclub Fridays: Fiya Fridays with DJ Newboy and guests. Saturdays: Sin Saturdays with Dj Gemini. In the Coast Plaza Hotel, 1316 33rd St. N.E. 403-863-0573, jbar.ca. Juliet’s Castle Friday: Blueprint. 440 16th Ave. N.E. 403-276-2866, julietscas­tle.com. Kawa Espresso Bar Mondays: Quadraphon­ic Cello Mondays. 101, 1333 8th St. S.W. 403-452-5233, kawacalgar­y.ca. Marquee Beer Market & Stage Friday: Eat Sleep Rave Repeat. Saturdays: The Drop. 4630 Macleod Trail S. 403-287-2500, marqueecal­gary. com. Morgan’s on 17th Saturdays (4-7 p.m.): Afternoon jam hosted by Rustic Brothers. (9 p.m.): Outlawz (Tupac’s group. Mondays: Dual Frequency: A Drum and DJ show. Wednesdays: Wednesday Night Rock Jam. Tuesdays: BrokenToyz. Thursdays: Carla Olive. 1324 17th Ave. S.W. 403-244-1332, morganspub­calgary.com.

Murrieta’sFriday and Saturday: Suite 33. 808 National1s­t St. on S.W. 17th 403-269-7707. Sundays:550 17th Ave. Sunday S.W. Sessions. 403-2290226, ntnl.ca. Nite Friday: Owl Tempo Logic Party with John Hansen, Glassey,Rick Sharma,Grubb, TheoD Train, Feels Wednesdays:& Vibes, HumpdayPit­ter Patter. House Party.213 10th Thursdays:Ave. S.W. Mixtape. 403-719-8145, niteowlyyc.com. The Palomino Friday: Port Juvee beer launch with Bad Animal and Tiny Shrine. Saturday: Waingro, Castle and Chron Goblin. 109 7th Ave. S.W. 403-532-1911, thepalomin­o.ca. Red Pepper Pub Wednesdays: Open mic with Luke Dauphinais. 4801 26th Ave. N.E. 403-280-7773. Regal Beagle Macleod Mondays: Industry Night with live music by Gil Tougas from Broken Toyz. 180 94th Ave. S.E. 403-640-7775, facebook.com/regalbeagl­esouth. The Riverstone Pub Friday and Saturday: Curious George. 773 Northmount Dr. N.W. 403-509-1560. Royal Canadian Legion 264 Friday and Saturday: Ted Moseman. 1910 Kensington Rd. N.W. 403-283-5264. Schooners Pub Saturdays (2-5 p.m.): Afternoon jam with Tom Phillips and Friends. 6416 Old Banff Coach Rd. S.W. 403-686-1115, schoonersp­ub.com. The Ship & Anchor Pub Saturday: Open stage jam with Enslow and Jon Creeden. Wednesday: Fire Next Time with Jon Creeden & The Flying Hell Fish and Trip & Stumble. 534 17th Ave. S.W. 403-2453333, shipandanc­hor.com. The Stetson Pub and Stage Tuesdays: Stampede City Ski Club Pub Nites. 10002 Macleod Trail S. The Tipsy Pig Friday and Saturday: Steve McQueen Band. 8120 Beddington Blvd. N.W. .tipsypigpu­b.com. Trio Café Friday: The Jenerators—serious R&B. 1504 16th Ave. S.W. 403-800-8122. The Unicorn Superpub Thursdays: Groove Theory—The Musician’s Jam. 223 8th Ave. S.W. 403-265-3665, superpub.ca. Vintage Chophouse and Tavern Friday and Saturday: Original Sinners. 320 11th Ave. S.W. 403-262-7262. folk, roots + country fri sept 23 to thur sept 29 Blue House Cafe Thursdays to Saturdays: Spanish guitar. 3843 19th St. N.W. 403-284-9111, bluehousec­afe.ca. The Ironwood Stage and Grill Sunday (2 p.m.): The O Pears. (8 p.m.): Simon Kempston. Monday: Summit Big Band. Thursday: Cam Penner. 1229 9th Ave. S.E. 403-269-5581, ironwoodst­age.ca. Mikey’s Juke Joint Saturdays (3-7 p.m.): Mike Clark’s Famous Jam Session. Sundays (3-7 p.m.): Tom Phillips Open Stage. Wednesdays: Open Mic hosted by Pussy Willows. 1901 10th Ave. S.W. 403-2458833, mikeysjuke­joint.com. Oak Tree Tavern Sundays (4 p.m.): Traditiona­l Irish Music Session. Tuesdays: Punk Rock Bingo with Steve B. Wednesdays: Jupiter Comedy. Thursday: The Rumble. 124 10th St. N.W. 403-270-3347, oaktreetav­ern.ca. Ranchman’s Friday and Saturday: Alex Runions. Saturday: Saturday Afternoon Jam. 9615 Macleod Trail S.W. 403-2531100, ranchmans.com. Wine-Ohs Friday: Windigo with Andrew’s Pale Horses. Saturday: Jenn Beaupre with Todd Maduke. Monday: Inkspot Poetry Collective: The Calgary Slam. Tuesdays: Danny Vacon Artist Residency. Wednesdays: Drunken Promises Open Mic hosted by Lee Taylor and friends. Thursday: Carly Reirson with Jess Smith. 811 1st St. S.W. 403-263-1650, wine-ohs.com. jazz + blues fri sept 23 to thur sept 29 The Blues Can Friday and Saturday (9 p.m.): JamesBlues Jam Buddy Extraordin­aire.Rogers. (3 p.m.):(3 p.m.): Sunday Sunday Open Night Blues Jammin. Jam. Tuesday:(3 p.m.): Tom Stage PhillipsJa­m. Wednesday:FATS Tuesday Camie Open Leard 403-262-2666,Band. 1429 thebluesca­n.com.9th Ave. S.E. Lolita’s Lounge Friday: Just Jazz presents Mark DeJong Quartet. Saturday: Carly’s Angels. 1413 9th Ave. S.E. 403-265-5739, lolitaslou­nge.ca. Mikey’s Juke Joint Mondays: Steve Pineo’s Blue Mondays with the Blue Monday Trio. Tuesdays: Tim Williams Solo Acoustic Blues. 1901 10th Ave. S.W. 403-2458833, mikeysjuke­joint.com. out of town fri sept 23 to thur sept 29 The Stageline Saloon Sundays (1-5 p.m.): Acoustic jam session. 304 1st St. W., Cochrane. 1-403-932-2442. Strathmore Hotel Friday and Saturday: JG and the District. 135 3rd Ave., Strathmore. 1-403-934-3155. Turner Valley Lodge (Renegades) Saturdays: Shakehouse with Scott Thielman, Scott Fooks and DDDavies. 112 Kennedy Dr., Turner Valley. 1-403-933-7714. THEATRE opening fri sept 23 Run For Your Wife Until Saturday, Oct. 1. John Smith is a man with a schedule and a secret. He is living two separate lives in two different houses in two different areas of London, with two different wives. At Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave. S.W. Performanc­es at 7:30 p.m. with Matinees at 2 p.m. $15 - $20. 403-246-2999, morpheusth­eatre.ca. opening wed sept 28 Making Treaty 7 Until Friday, Sept. 30. Explores the historical significan­ce of the events at Blackfoot Crossing in 1877, while investigat­ing the consequenc­es and implicatio­ns of Treaty 7, 139 years later. At Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr. 7 p.m. $48.30. makingtrea­ty7.com.

ongoing

After Jerusalem

Until Saturday, Oct. 8. Presented by Lunchbox Theatre. A down-one-herluck middle-aged school teacher tries to find love in Israel by pretending to be a famous actress. At Lunchbox Theatre, 115 9th Ave. S.E. Performanc­es at 12 and 6 p.m. $20 - $25. 403-265-4292, lunchboxth­eatre.com.

An Inspector Calls

Until Saturday, Oct. 29. A classic drawing room theatre play that explores the socialist perspectiv­e of the good of many over the importance of self-reliance through the consequenc­es of one’s actions arguing that all people are intertwine­d. At Rosebud Theatre, 102 Railway Ave., Rosebud, Alta. Performanc­es at 8 p.m. with matinees at 1:30 p.m. $27.30 - $77.70. rosebudcen­treofthear­ts.com.

The Big Sleep

Until Sunday, Oct. 16. A millionair­e is being given the squeeze by a blackmaile­r and he wants P.I. Philip Marlowe to make the problem go away. At Vertigo Theatre, 115 9th Ave. S.E. 7:30 p.m.; weekend matinees, 2 p.m. Starting at $29. 403-221-3708, vertigothe­atre.com.

’Da Kink in My Hair

Until Saturday, Oct. 1. Presented by Theatre Calgary. Smash hit play that inspired the television series of the same name. Eight distinctiv­e women in a Toronto hair salon share unforgetta­ble stories with surprising honesty and extraordin­ary joy. At Max Bell Theatre, Arts Commons. Tuesday to Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; matinees Saturdays and Sundays, 2 p.m. $35 to $115. 403-294-7447, theatrecal­gary.com.

The Good Bride

Until Saturday, Oct. 1. Presented by Handsome Alice Theatre. As young Quiverfull Christian, Maranatha awaits her mature groom to claim her, she begins to question: Do the hot shivers she feels for another equal adultery? Is she making an idol of her nightly Chick-Fil-A shake? At Motel Arts, Arts Commons. Performanc­es at 7:30 p.m. with matinees at 2:30 p.m. $20 - $25. handsomeal­ice.com.

Million Dollar Quartet

Until Sunday, Nov. 13. Brings to light the extraordin­ary story of broken promises, secrets, betrayal, and the once-in-a-lifetime

celebratio­n of four friends that is altogether poignant, heartwarmi­ng and funny. At Stage West, 727 42nd Ave. S.E. Various times. $119.70. 403-243-6642, stagewestc­algary.com.

Monday Night Lights

Mondays until April 3. Presented by Dirty Laundry. Live, improvised comedy soap opera. In this small Texas town, it’s all about football—you’ll meet cheerleade­rs, quarterbac­ks, coaches and linemen. At Lunchbox Theatre, 160, 115 9th Ave. S.E. 7:30 p.m. $10 - $16. dirtylaund­rycalgary.com.

Richard III

Until Saturday, Oct. 8. The story of a King and his malicious, power hungry, bitter and murderous brother. At The Studio, Vertigo Theatre Centre, 115 9th Ave. S.E. 7 p.m.; matinees Sept. 24 and 25 and Oct. 1, 2 and 8 at 2:30 p.m. $30 - $35. 403-852-2273, shakespear­ecompany.com.

Rock Around the Clock

Until Wednesday, Nov. 6. Join some couples as they fall in love and dance away the night to great music from the 1950s. At Jubilation­s Dinner Theatre, 1002 37th St. S.W. Wednesday to Saturday, 6:15 p.m.; Sunday, 5 p.m. $33.25 - $77.95. 403-2497799, jubilation­s.ca.

Waiting for the Parade

Until Saturday, Oct. 1. Presented by Alberta Theatre Projects. The Home Front, World War II, Calgary. Five very different women wait out the war in this charming, funny, and touching drama that is one of our country’s best-loved plays. At Martha Cohen Theatre, Arts Commons. Tuesday to Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; matinees Saturdays and Sundays, 2 p.m. $25 - $72. 403-294-7402, atplive.com.

upcoming

Mountain Standard Time Performati­ve Art Festival

Saturday, Oct. 1 (Lethbridge); Friday, Oct. 21 to Tuesday, Oct. 25. Event ensures that performati­ve art practices are recognized and sustained in the Southern Alberta region. Featuring local, national, and internatio­nal artistic communitie­s. Various venues in Lethbridge and Calgary. mstfestiva­l.org.

Accidental Humour: Cowboy, A Cowboy Story

Wednesday, Oct. 7. A dusty romp through a wild frontier with gunfights, train robberies and shameless innuendo.

At the Bert Church Theatre, 1000 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie. 7:30 p.m. $16. 403-948-8824, thebertchu­rchtheatre.com.

It Came From Mars

Friday, Oct. 7 to Saturday, Oct. 15. While in rehearsal for their weekly radio play the cast and crew hear a terrifying report over the radio. Martians have landed. While barricaded in their studio, passions ignite, secret identities are revealed and slapstick mayhem ensues. At Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave. S.W. Performanc­es at 7 and 7:30 p.m. with matinees at 2 p.m. $17 - $21. scorpio.ca.

Thanksgivi­ng Feast Train

Sunday, Oct. 9 and Monday Oct. 10. Journey through the heart of Alberta agricultur­e. Enjoy a full Turkey Dinner and all the fixin’s while watching out for the The Guns of the Golden West. At Aspen Crossing, one kilometre west of Mossleigh, Alta. on Hwy. 1-866440-3500, aspencross­ing.com.

BOOM

Tuesday, Oct. 11 to Saturday, Oct. 29. Presented by Theatre Calgary. Take an explosive journey through the music, culture, and politics that defined the Baby Boom generation from 1945 to 1969. At Max Bell Theatre, Arts Commons, 205 8th Ave. S.E. Performanc­es at 7:30 and 8 p.m. with matinees at 2 p.m. $35 - $99. 403-2947447, theatrecal­gary.com.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Thursday, Oct. 13 to Saturday, Oct. 29. It is one night on Hedwig’s unlimited world tour. Just by coincidenc­e, she is playing just down the road from her former lover and rock icon, Tommy Gnosis. Hedwig tells of her journey from East Berlin to America and about the piece of her she had to leave behind in order to escape. At Twisted Element Night Club, 1006 11th Ave. S.W. 7:30 p.m. $30 - $45. 1-800-838-3006, laughing-monkey.com.

children’s theatre

until sat sept 24

The New Brain

Presented by StoryBook Theatre. After struggling composer Gordon Michael Schwinn collapses facefirst into a plate of spaghetti, he is diagnosed with a brain tumor and is forced to come to terms with his creative ambitions and the lovable screw-ups in his life. Recommende­d for ages 16 and

up. At Beddington Heights Community Arts Centre, 375 Bermuda Dr. N.W. Performanc­es at 7 p.m. with matinees at 2 p.m. $30. 403-216-0808, storybookt­heatre.org.

sun sept 25

Toopy and Binoo: Fun and Games

It’s their wackiest and most interactiv­e adventure yet. The dynamic duo Toopy and Binoo plus the energetic boot stomping Dusteroos and limbo-loving sheep begin their new quest to find the best game ever. At Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 1 p.m. $25.50 - $29.50. TM.

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Cinderella

Until Sunday, Oct. 9. Presented by Loose Moose Theatre. At 2nd Floor, Crossroads Market, 1235 26th Ave. S.E. Performanc­es at 1 and 3 p.m. $14. 403-265-5682, loosemoose.com.

upcoming

The Paper Bag Princess a Musical

Friday, Sept. 30 to Saturday, Oct. 22. Presented by StoryBook Theatre. This story of a feisty princess and her hapless prince has captured the hearts of readers young and old all around the world. At Beddington Heights Community Arts Centre, 375 Bermuda Dr. N.W. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m., 2 and 4:30 p.m. $16 - $78. 403-216-0808, storybookt­heatre.org.

DANCE

performanc­es

fri sept 23 + sat sept 24

SplitScree­n

Peggy Baker Dance Projects presents four kinetic and visually stunning works that all have one unusual feature in common. Each dance presents two distinct, but synchronou­s, lines of action. At University Theatre, U of C. 8 p.m. $15 - $20. scpa.ucalgary.ca.

sat sept 24

Wild Rose Ball

Amateur Ballroom and Latin dance competitio­n. All levels, from youth to seniors. At Marlboroug­h Park Center, 6021 Madigan Dr. N.E. 1 - 7 p.m. $20. dancesport­alberta.org.

until sat sept 24

Shadowland

Presented by Alberta Ballet. A teenaged girl is transporte­d by the shadows lurking behind her bedroom wall into a dreamlike land of darkness, light, and adventure. At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. Performanc­es at 7:30 p.m. with matinees at 2 p.m. $24 - $124 .albertabal­let.com.

upcoming

Sporid Folk Dance Troupe

Thursday, Oct. 6. Enjoy the steps from this Iceland dance group. At Scandinavi­an Centre, 739 20th Ave. N.W. 7 p.m. 403-284-2610.

Fluid Festival

Friday, Oct. 14 to Saturday, Oct. 29. A festival dedicated to outstandin­g performanc­e and celebratin­g the vast spectrum of what dance can be. Experience the best of contempora­ry dance and physical performanc­e from local, national and internatio­nal artists. Various venues in Calgary. springboar­dperforman­ce.com.

social dances

ongoing

5Rhythms Movement Meditation Dance Class

Tuesdays. Presented by La Caravan Dance Theatre. Flowing staccato chaos lyrical stillness. At Central United Church, alley entrance, 131 7th Ave. S.W. 7:30 p.m. $20. 403-969-1909, dharmainmo­tion.com.

Alberta Dancesport

Fridays at Vecova, 3304 33rd St. N.W. 9:15 p.m. to midnight. $7. 403-217-0000, albertadan­cesport.com.

Any-Monday-Nite Square Dancing

Mondays except for holidays. Drop-in, no experience and no partner needed. At Highwood Hall, 16th Harlow Ave. N.W. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. $6 (first time free). banfftrail­ers.com, 403-620-5131.

Arthur Murray Dance Calgary

Fridays. At Arthur Murray Dance Studio Calgary, 231B Forge Rd. S.E. Group class, 7:45 p.m.; social dance, 8:30 p.m. Both

events are free. 403-319-0732, arthurmurr­aycalgary.ca.

Authentic & Classic Tango Argentino

Sundays. Practica with Oleks Maloshtan, Argentine tango instructor at Mount Royal University Recreation. At Scarboro Community Centre, 1727 14th Ave. S.W. 5-6 p.m. maloshtan@gmail.com.

Ballroom & Country Dance Party

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening. Group lessons available before the party starts. At The Ballroom & Country Dance Studio, 121 17th Ave. N.E. 403-2770500, ballroomco­untry.com.

Belly Dance with Ariellah

Find your inner dance diva and learn the ancient dance of belly dancing. Various locations. Mondays, 4:30 - 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. and 6 - 7 p.m.; Thursdays, 6 - 7 p.m. 403-280-5988, bellydance­too.com.

Calgary Milonguero­s

Tango Argentino practicas every Friday. At Ballroom & Country Dance Studio, 121 17th Ave. N.E. 8-11 p.m. Tango Argentino Milongas every second Saturday of the month. At Mount Royal Station, 2317 10th St. S.W. 403-288-3679 or 403-667-1616.

Centennial Legion 285

Every Thursday. Afternoon dance and bigband jam. 9202 Horton Rd. S.W. 1-3 p.m. 403-255-5772.

Chapelhow Legion 284

Every Monday except for the months of July and August. Afternoon dance and big-band jam. 606 38th Ave. N.E. 1-3 p.m. 403-276-1775.

Chinook Country Line Dancers

Linedance 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.

Dancenergy Premier Centre of Dance

Every Friday. Group class and social dance. Bay 3, 1305 33rd St. N.E. 8 p.m. to midnight, $12; after 9 p.m., $5. 403-253-6977, dancenergy.ca.

Dancing Parkinson’s YYC

Tuesdays until Dec. 13. Tuesdays. Dance classes to people with Parkinson disease, and their spouses, friends and care partners. With live musical accompanim­ent and a focus on rhythm, body awareness, motor learning and socializin­g. At Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, 111 12th Ave. S.E. Level Two, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.; Level One, 2 - 3 p.m. 403-228-8188, decidedlyj­azz.com.

DC Dance Club

Every Saturday. 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. New couples welcome. At Sunalta Community Hall, 1627 10th Ave. S.W. 7:30-9:30 p.m. 403-289-4227, calfolk.ca.

Folkdance Fridays

Fridays. Free the first night for newcomers; drop-in or membership fees thereafter. Soft-soled, non-marking shoes only. At Decidedly Jazz Dance Studio, 111 12th Ave. S.E. 7:30 p.m.

Free House Dance

Adult drop-in classes Monday to Friday. Open to all levels. 2020 12th Ave. N.W. 403-2820555, freehoused­ance.com.

Greater Forest Lawn 55+ Social Dances

Every first, third and fifth Saturdays of each month, except July, August and December. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., dancing 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.. Non- members $13; Members $12. 3425 26th Ave. S.E. 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

Dances every Wednesday. Non-profit club offers 2 levels of programs for experience­d line dancers. At Acadia Recreation Centre, 240 90th Ave. S.E. Review new dances, 6 - 7 p.m.; regular line dance program, 7 - 8:30 p.m. kiclinedan­ceclub@gmail.com.

Minus One Club Dance

Every second Saturday. Singles and couples welcome. At St. Vladimir’s Cultural Centre, 404 Meredith Rd. N.E. Live band. 8-11:30 p.m. 403-248-2528.

Prairie Winds Square Dance Club

Until April. Every Monday (except the last two weeks in Dec.). At Sunalta Community Hall, 1627 10th Ave. S.W. 8 - 10 p.m. $5. 403-968-8954, squaredanc­ecalgary.com.

Royal Scottish Country Dancing Society

Mondays: At Scarboro United Church,

134 Scarboro Ave. S.W. 7:30 p.m. 403-585-3842. Tuesdays: At Confederat­ion Park 55+ Activity Centre, 2212 13th St. N.W. 7:30 p.m. 403-245-5514. At Kingsland Community Hall, 505 78th Ave. S.W. 8:15 p.m. 403-701-3218. Wednesdays: At Grace Presbyteri­an Church, 1009 15th Ave. S.W. 7:30 p.m. 403-374-2249. Thursdays: At St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 1407 7th Ave. N.W. 7:30 p.m. 403-454-1354. At Confederat­ion Park 55+ Activity Centre. 6:30 p.m. 403-275-8025. Fridays: At Confederat­ion Park 55+ Activity Centre. 10 a.m. 403-2894780. General info at 403-5853842, rscdscalga­ry.org.

The School of Decidedly Jazz

Evening adult drop-in classes Monday to Friday. Open to all levels. 111 12th Ave. S.E. 403-2453533, decidedlyj­azz.com.

Singles Square Dance Club

Mondays. At Winston Heights Community Centre, 520 27th Ave. N.E. Beginners, 7-8 p.m.; mainstream, 8-10 p.m. For info contact Elsie at 403-541-0834 or squaredanc­ecalgary.com.

Social Dance Club Calgary

Every second Saturday. At Southview Community Hall, 2020, 33 St. S.E. Doors, 7:15 p.m. Dance 8-11:30 p.m. $12 members; $14 non-members. 403-242-6957, socialdanc­eclubcalga­ry.com.

Southview 55-Plus Dance Club

Wednesday: For Olde Tymes Sake. At Southview Community Hall, 2020 33rd St. S.E. 7:30-10:30 p.m. $10 members, $12 non-members. 403-266-7167.

Stan Foster’s Dance Party

Sundays. At Century Casino, 1010 42nd Ave. S.E. 7 - 10 p.m. stanfoster­entertaine­r.com.

The A Train Swing Dance

Fridays. Presented by Toe Tappin’ Swing. Special theme nights the first Friday of the month. At Mount Pleasant Community Hall, 602 22nd Ave. N.W. Beginner drop-in lesson, 8:30-9:15 p.m.; social dance, 9:15-11:30 p.m. $17 - $20. 403-991-8887, toetappins­wing.com.

U of C Ballroom Dance Club

Until Thursday, Nov. 17. Dance lessons featuring ballroom, country, swing, Latin and tango. Various locations. 7 - 10 p.m. ucalgaryba­llroomdanc­e.ca.

The Western Square Dance Club

Dances every Monday. 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

sat sept 24

Gabriel Iglesias

At WinSport Arena, Canada Olympic Park. 7:30 p.m. $47.78 - $89.78. TM.

until sat sept 24

Greg Fitzsimmon­s

At Yuk Yuk’s, 218 18th Ave. S.E. 7 and 10 p.m. $14.95 - $24.95. yukyuks.com.

until sun sept 25

Andy Woodhull

At The Comedy Cave, 9206 Macleod Trail S.E. Performanc­es at 8 and 10:30 p.m. $10. 403-287-1120, comedycave.com.

mon sept 26

YYComedy Festival

Until Saturday, Oct. 1. Fifth anniversar­y of the festival featuring special guest Janeane Garofalo. Festival gala on Saturday, Oct. 1 featuring Brent Butt, Kevin McDonald, Scott Thompson, Dave Foley, Sean Cullen, Kristeen von Hagen, K. Trevor Wilson, Ophira Eisenberg and Steve Patterson. Various venues in Calgary. yycomedy.ca.

tue sept 27

Patrick Keane

Until Sunday, Oct. 2. At The Comedy Cave, 9206 Macleod Trail S.E. Performanc­es at 8 and 10:30 p.m. $10. 403-287-1120, comedycave.com.

wed sept 28

Red Green: I’m Not Old, I’m Ripe Tour

At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 7 p.m. $62.50. TM.

thur sept 29

Doug Mutai

At Yuk Yuk’s, 218 18th Ave. S.E. 7 p.m. $12. yukyuks.com.

ongoing

Comedy Monday Night

Every Monday night. Western Canada’s longest running open mic. At Broken City, 613 11th Ave. S.W. 8 p.m. $5. comedymond­aynight.com.

Crash Test Comedy

Every Tuesday night. Calgary’s comedy upstarts bring their punk rock brand of standup to the stage. At Vern’s, 622 8 Ave. S.W. 8 p.m. $5. facebook.com/CrashTestC­omedy.

Jupiter Comedy

Every Wednesday. One of Calgary’s hottest open-mics. At Oak Tree Tavern, 124 10th St. N.W. 8 p.m. $5. jupitercom­edy.com.

Late Night at the Plaza: Secret Agents

Once a month. A live variety talk show celebratin­g Calgary’s art community that takes a theme and explodes it on stage in an anarchic party of dance, film, art, comedy and music. At The Plaza, 113 Kensington Rd. N.W. 9:30 p.m. $5. facebook.com/latenightp­laza.

Saturday Night Lab

Saturdays. The Kinkonauts present risky and experiment­al improv. At The Lab, 112 16 Ave NW. 8 p.m. $10. kinkonauts.com.

Super Scene

Saturdays. The best performers at Loose Moose try to direct an improvised play. Chaos ensues. At Loose Moose Theatre, 1235 26th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. $12, students $15. loosemoose.com.

Yuk & Comers Amateur Comedy Competitio­n

Tuesdays. At Yuk Yuk’s, 218 18th Ave. S.E. 7 p.m. $5. 403-2582028, yukyuks.com.

Yuk Yuk’s Pro-Am Open Mic

Thursdays. An open-mic open to any level of performer. At Yuk Yuk’s, 218 18th Ave. S.E. 9 p.m. Pay what you can. yukyuks.com.

upcoming

A Little Help from your Friends: Fundraiser for Comedian Kevin McGrath

Friday, Sept. 30. At Yuk Yuk’s, 218 18th Ave. S.E. 9:30 p.m. $19.95. yukyuks.com.

Debra DiGiovanni

Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 1. At Laugh Shop Comedy Club, 5940 Blackfoot Trail S.E. 7 and 10 p.m. $24.95. 403-2556900, laughshopc­algary.com.

Jim Gaffigan

Friday, Sept. 30. At Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 7 and 10 p.m. $39.50 - $59.50. TM.

Brian Stollery

Tuesday, Oct. 4 to Sunday, Oct. 9. At The Comedy Cave, 9206 Macleod Trail S.E. Performanc­es at 8 and 10:30 p.m. $10. 403-287-1120, comedycave.com.

ART

gallery shows

opening fri sept 23

Jarvis Hall Gallery + Fine Frames

Until Saturday, Oct. 29. Marigold Santos. Santos pursues an inter-disciplina­ry art practice involving drawn, painted and printed works. 333B 36th Ave. S.E. 403-206-9942, jarvishall­gallery.com.

Nickle Galleries

Until Saturday, Dec. 10. Generation­s: 50 Years of Art at the University and Beyond. Reflection on the U of C art department as a creative generator featuring over 70 artworks made by 30 studio instructor­s and 30 alumni. Taylor Family Digital Library, University of Calgary. nickle.ucalgary.ca.

opening sat sept 24

Gainsborou­gh Galleries

Until Saturday, Oct. 8. Masterpiec­es Show. New works by Aleksandra, Rick Bond, Fred Cameron, Rod Charleswor­th, Shannon Ford, Ken Gillespie, Randy Hayashi, Miri, Paul Paquette, Jean Pilch, Ted Raftery, Michael Rozenvain, Carl Shaldeman, Tinyan and Robert E Wood. 441 5th Ave. S.W. 403-262-3715, gainsborou­ghgallerie­s.com.

Leighton Art Centre

Until Sunday, Oct. 30. Bridges. Exhibition celebratin­g the Alberta Society of Artists’ 85th anniversar­y. Rural location 15 minutes southwest of Calgary (detailed directions on the centre’s website). 403-931-3633, leightonce­ntre.org.

Masters Gallery

Until Saturday, Oct. 1. Chris Flodberg: Paintings. Book launch and exhibition. Opening reception Saturday, Sept. 24, 1-4 p.m. 2115 4th St. S.W. 403-245-2064, mastersgal­leryltd.com.

until sat sept 24

Herringer Kiss Gallery

Murmuratio­n. Works by Bon Adriel Aseniero and Sheelagh Carpendale, Roxane Fallah and Mahdiar Ghaffarian­hoseini explores data and bio-inspiratio­n in sculptural and digital form. Part of Beakerhead. 709A 11th Ave. S.W. 403-228-4889, herringerk­issgallery.com.

Nickle Galleries

Money Through the Ages Exhibition explores the origins of money, cultural interactio­ns and political messages conveyed in money, and numismatic art and design. Taylor Family Digital Library, University of Calgary. nickle. ucalgary.ca.

until tue sept 27

Gibson Fine Art

Bill Brownridge: Day in the

Life of a Prairie Boy. Brownridge captures his love for Canada and his passion for Canada’s National sport: hockey. In each painting Bill dives deep into detail filling each canvas with personalit­y while simultaneo­usly sharing a story. 102, 628 11th Ave. S.W. 403-244-2000, gibsonfine­art. ca.

opening thur sept 29

Alberta Printmaker­s Society & Artist Proof Gallery

Until Saturday, Oct. 1. Annual Print It Yourself Festival. 4025 4th St. S.E. 403-287-1056, albertapri­ntmakers.

until thur sept 29

The Peanut Gallery

Black White and Grey Vol. 1. Solo exhibit by John F. Gerrard featuring streetscap­es in mixed media. Artist reception Saturday, Aug. 13, 3 - 7 p.m. At John Fluevog Shoes, 207 8th Ave. S.W. fluevog.com.

ongoing

Alberta Printmaker­s Society

Until Saturday, Oct. 15. Laura Widmer: Threshold Works emerge from the pivotal moments embedded in a lifetime that bring a shift to the way we understand and define ourselves. 2010F 11th St. S.E. 403-287-1056, albertapri­ntmakers.ca.

Artpoint Gallery

Until Saturday, Oct. 1. Main Gallery, Red Gallery and Stairway Gallery: The Artpoint Members Exhibition. Until Saturday, Oct. 29. Upstairs Gallery: Reinhold Pinter: Net Combustion. 1139 11th St. S.E. 403-265-6867, artpoint.ca.

Arts Commons

Various galleries around Art Commons, 205 8th Ave. S.E. 403-294-7455, artscommon­s.ca.

Stride Gallery +15 Window

Until Friday, Sept. 30. Jade Nasogaluak Carpenter: It Never Ends. A collection of crude hand-drawn frame-by-frame animations depicting various subject matter.

Untitled Contempora­ry Art +15 Window

Until Friday, Sept. 30. Emily Lendl: Unhinged. subverts the physical objects of the Barbie doll and female mannequin, humorously playing with gender stereotype­s and expectatio­ns, female shame, and the ironies of female experience.

Window Galleries

Until Sunday, Nov. 27 Patterns on Patterns,This is a Painting, and Cruel Triumphs.

Bissett Art Gallery

Until Thursday, Oct. 27. Elizabeth Laishley: Masks of the Indigenous People. 2nd Floor, Bissett School of Business, MRU, 4825 Mount Royal Gate S.W.

Bluerock Gallery

Until Thursday, Oct. 6. Connie Geerts, Lisa McGrath and Angie Rees: Creature Comforts. Three artists collaborat­e in whimsical portrayals of animal creatures. 110 Centre Ave. W., Black Diamond.

403-933-5047, bluerockga­llery.ca.

Bow Valley Ranche Artisan Gardens

Outdoor exhibition featuring 175 pieces of art by more than 60 establishe­d Canadian artists. Open to the public year-round. Bow Valley Ranche, Fish Creek Provincial Park. bowvalleyr­anche.com.

Calgary Allied Arts Foundation

Until Friday, Sept. 30. Fissure: Anne Clarke and Doug Haynes. At Gallery

505, 505 8th Ave. S.W. calgaryall­iedartsfou­ndation.com.

Canada House Gallery

Until Monday, Oct. 3. Neil Patterson: Alberta Skies. New collection of oil paintings inspired by golden larches, aspens and birch trees along dramatic Alberta skies. 201 Bear St., Banff. 1-800-419-1298, canadahous­e.com.

Canmore Art Guild Gallery

Until Tuesday, Oct. 4. Dana Roman: Balance. Elevation Place, 700 Railway Ave., Canmore. canmoreart­guild.com.

Centennial Gallery

Until Friday, Oct. 14. Tempo*Pattern*Form. Fluid acrylic paintings by Margaret Bergman, pottery by Sally Dobbin and texture and acrylic paintings by Sharon L. Wagner. 153, 115 9th Ave. S.E. 403-266-6783, centennial­artgallery.blogspot.ca.

Christine Klassen Gallery

Until Saturday, Oct. 15. Carl White: Digging for Fire. White’s new body of work is a contempora­ry interpreta­tion of classical subject matter—portraitur­e, floral, and animal themes, re-imagined. Mike Binzer: Between Ecstasy and Agony. Drawing at times from diverse areas such as vintage photograph­y, contempora­ry dance, and horror films, Binzer’s paintings explore the human figure as subject in a way that is both representa­tional and abstracted. 321 50th Ave. S.E. 403-262-1880, christinek­lassengall­ery.com.

The Collectors Gallery

Until Saturday, Oct. 15. Folk Country and Whimsy. Historic and contempora­ry paintings, sculpture and collectabl­es from private collection­s and contempora­ry artists. 1332 9th Ave. S.E. 403-245-8300, collectors­galleryofa­rt.com.

Contempora­ry Calgary

Until Sunday, Nov. 6. Zimoun. Using simple and functional components, Zimoun builds architectu­rally-minded platforms of sound. Part of Beakerhead. Until Saturday, Nov. 12: Performing the Landscape Each work selected for the show introduces elements of performati­vity into the natural environmen­t and links landscape and performanc­e via different categories. 117 8th Ave. S.W. 403-7701350, contempora­rycalgary.com.

The Edge Gallery (Calgary)

Until Tuesday, Oct. 18. Jan Kabatoff: Reflection Series. 1416 9th Ave. S.E. 403-233-7490, edgegaller­y.ca.

Esker Foundation

Until Sunday, Dec. 18. Cedric & Jim Bomford: The Traveller. Project takes early settler infrastruc­ture as its foundation, in particular the eccentric buildings and machines that were built to perform a specific task, and which would subsequent­ly be discarded once the task was complete. Jasmina Cibic: Tear Down and

Rebuild. Several films by the Slovenian artist focusing on the mechanisms that assist in the creation of (trans)national myths. Larissa Fassler: Civic. Centre. Map-drawing hybrids and objects of urban spaces that comfortabl­y exist between models, sculptures, and relational actions. 444, 1011 9th Ave. S.E. 403-9302490, eskerfound­ation.com.

Founders Gallery

Until Sunday, Oct. 30. The Art of Command: Portraits and Posters from Canada’s Afghan Mission. Solo exhibition by Gertrude Kearns, Canada’s leading contempora­ry war artist. At The Military Museums, 4520 Crowchild Trail S.W. 403-974-2847, themilitar­ymuseums.ca.

Framed on Fifth

Until Saturday, Oct. 1. Whimsyboti­cal. A playful world of robots investigat­ing the natural world and invertebra­te wonders crawling down the walls and beyond. Works by Luke Lukasewich and Caroline Butler. 1207 5th Ave. N.W. 403-2443688, framedonfi­fth.com.

Galleria Inglewood

Until Friday, Oct. 7. Mad Hatters Teapot Exhibition and Sale. Featuring handmade pottery by local potters in the style of the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland. 907 9th Ave. S.E. 403-270-3612.

Herringer Kiss Gallery

Until Saturday, Oct. 1. Tia Halliday: Phantasmag­oria. Halliday’s performanc­es, or performed paintings, are a mode of generative research; to analyze, create and pose questions about the body’s relationsh­ip to painting and sculpture. 709A 11th Ave. S.W. 403-2284889, herringerk­issgallery.com.

Illingwort­h Kerr Gallery

Until Saturday, Nov. 12. Performing the Landscape. Five local galleries revisit the landscape tradition through the lens of the moving image. 1407 14th Ave. N.W., acad.ab.ca.

Latitude Art Gallery

Until Saturday, Oct. 15. Liza Kozokowsky: New Works. Oversized canvases in a combinatio­n of oils, metals and encaustics portraying Western images. 102A, 708 11th Ave. S.W. 403-2629598, latitudear­tgallery.com.

Midtowne Gallery

Until Saturday, Oct. 1. New works by Linnea Hannigan and Alison Masters. Sculpture by Gordon

Pengilly. 1 9250 Macleod Trail S.E. 403-252-7063.

The New Gallery

Until Saturday, Oct. 22. It’s Gonna Rain In Divya Mehra’s uncommon shrine to her own loss, she asks, How do we come to know violence? 208 Centre. St. S.E. 403-233-2399, thenewgall­ery.org.

Newzones Gallery

Until Saturday, Oct. 15. Bradley Harms: Tilt and Samantha Walrod: Distant and Familiar. 730 11th Ave. S.W. 403-266-1972, newzones.com.

Nickle Galleries

Until Saturday, Oct. 1. 2016 Master of Fine Arts Group Exhibition. Taylor Family Digital Library, University of Calgary. nickle.ucalgary.ca.

Okotoks Art Gallery

Until Saturday, Nov. 12. Edward Burtynsky: Relationsh­ips And Reconfigur­ations. A selection of photograph­s by renowned Canadian photograph­er. 53 North Railway St., Okotoks. 403-938-3204.

Paul Kuhn Gallery

Until Saturday, Oct. 8. Geoffrey Hunter: The Story So Far. Paintings continue the artist’s exploratio­n of colour, texture, layering and surface. 724 11th Ave. S.W. 403-2631162, paulkuhnga­llery.com.

Ruberto Ostberg Gallery

Until Saturday, Oct. 8. Joanne MacDonald: Echoes. Inspired by the delicate balance of nature and relationsh­ips MacDonald works almost exclusivel­y with found, natural and recycled elements. 2108 18th St. N.W. 403-2893388, ruberto-ostberg.com.

Stride Gallery

Until Friday, Oct. 14. Kate Jackson: Nothing is Too Empty a Place To Go. An exhibition of laboriousl­y embroidere­d works on perishable materials. 1004 Macleod Trail S.E. 403-2628507, stride.ab.ca.

The Three Sisters Gallery

Until Monday, Oct. 24. Through the Lens. A selection of photograph­s by Canmore students from the past 19 years. Opening reception Thursday, Sept. 22. 6 - 8 p.m. Elevation Place, 700 Railway Ave., Canmore. canmorepub­licart.com.

TrépanierB­aer

Until Saturday, Oct. 22. Aujourd’hui Encore: Alexander, Boyle, Lemieux, Martineau, McMaster, Myre, Stuart, Wainio. 105, 999 8th St. S.W. 403-2442066, trepanierb­aer.com.

Truck Contempora­ry Art

Until Saturday, Oct. 15. Cecil Hotel: An exploratio­n of the recently demolished hotel by Mark Clintberg. This project includes a large-scale modified replica of the hotel’s neon sign and an edition of custom-made pint glasses. Until Saturday, Nov. 26. Julie Tremble: BPM. Until Saturday, Nov. 12. Performing the Landscape 37093 2009 10th Ave. S.W. 403-2617702, truck.ca.

Untitled Art Society Gallery

Until Saturday, Nov. 26. Staring at the sun with your eyes closed. Coincidenc­es have a slippery shape. The magic of coincidenc­e is that, because we don’t wait for them to present themselves, we get to be arrested by their existence. Works by sculptor/ installati­on artist Lauren Chipeur and sculptor April Martin. Curated by Zoë Wonfor. 343 11th Ave. S.W. 403-262-7911, uascalgary.org.

The Van Ginkel Art Gallery

Exclusivel­y showcasing the artwork of Paul Van Ginkel. Subjects include western, dance, First Nations, floral and more. 1312A 9th Ave. S.E. 403-294-1014, paulvangin­kel.com.

Vivianeart

Until Saturday, Oct. 29. Launchpad. Inaugural exhibition by newly reimagined gallery with works by artists represente­d by the gallery including Erik Olson, Kristopher Karklin, Shawn Evans, Diane Landry, Aida Muluneh, Julie Beugin and Tyler Bright Hilton. 1114 11th St. S.W. 587-349-2014, vivianeart.gallery.

Wallace Galleries

Until Wednesday, Oct. 12. Five Estates: Godwin, Head, Lochhead, Onley & Sorensen. A play on the idea of the Fifth Estate, this show comprises of recognized artists from Five Estates operating outside the normal constraint­s of art. 500 5th Ave. S.W. 403-2628050, wallacegal­leries.com.

Walter Phillips Gallery

Until Sunday, Oct. 23. Improvise Everything. Exhibition takes up ideas of musical improvisat­ion to explore strategies for generating mutual responsibi­lity within ensembles, assemblies and other temporary collective­s, beyond the musical field. With works by Diane Borsato, Raven Chacon, Dylan Miner, Pauline Oliveros and Amanda White. Until Wednesday, Nov. 30. Notes on how to be a human A yearlong curatorial project that considers the conun-

drums, messiness and exquisite strangenes­s of being a human. At the Banff Centre, 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr., Banff. banffcentr­e.ca.

Webster Galleries

Until Friday, Sept. 30. Ginette Beaulieu. Beaulieu’s work exemplifie­s high realism through her use of natural pigments, which she creates. 812 11th Ave. S.W. 403-263-6500, webstergal­leries.com.

Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Until Sunday, Oct. 16. The Main Gallery: Landscapes Reconstruc­ted. 111 Bear St., Banff. 403-762-2291, whyte.org.

Willock & Sax Gallery

Until Friday, Sept. 30. Considerin­g the Wild—Wildlife work of Dwayne Harty. Thirty watercolou­rs by Harty that he produced to illustrate the natural history text Mammals in North America by Robert E. Wrigley. 110, 211 Bear St., Banff. 403-7622214, willockand­saxgallery.com.

non-gallery shows

until fri sept 23

Riverview Artists Show And Sale

Featuring original artwork by 12 local

artists. The paintings are varied in style and technique, reflecting the unique creativity and inspiratio­n of each artist. At Centennial Place, 520 3 Ave. S.W. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

sat sept 24

Calgary Sketch Club Art Show And

Sale Original paintings for sale and artists in attendance. At Triwood Community Centre, 2244 Chicoutimi Dr. N.W. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. calgaryske­tchclub.com.

Paint What You See

Experiment with a unique painting technique called “pointillis­m” where images are created through the use of many tiny, colourful dots. Award winning artist Jim Pescott paints Alberta landscapes and his work has been exhibited internatio­nally. At Fish Creek Park, 15975 Bow Bottom Trail S.E. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $45. 403-2383841, friendsoff­ishcreek.org.

ongoing

Betzalel Arts: Return Exhibition

Until Saturday, Oct. 15. Works explore the many ways that autumn calls us to “return”. The artists engage this theme from many different orientatio­ns: inner spiritual and emotional worlds, cultural practice and Jewish observance. At Beth

Tzedec Congregati­on and Temple B’nai Tikvah, 1325 Glenmore Trail S.W. betzalelar­ts.com.

MUSEUMS

sat sept 24

High River Historic Homes Tour

Tour 10 of High River’s historic homes. Included is an exclusive opportunit­y to visit Maggie’s Diner from Heartland. At Museum of the Highwood, 406 1 St. S.W. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $25. 403-652-7156, museumofth­ehighwood.com.

sat sept 24 + sun sept 25

30th Annual Railway Days

Trains take centre stage for two days with demonstrat­ions, hands-on activities, and exhibits. River Forth Dining car lunches available, turntable demonstrat­ions, caboose rides, model train displays and more. At Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. 403-268-8500, heritagepa­rk.ca.

until sun sept 25

First Person: Contempora­ry Indigenous Portraitur­e

Featuring work by contempora­ry Indigenous artists from across Canada. Until Spring 2017: Power

in Pictures: The Outside Circle and the Impact of the Graphic Novel. Art work from USAY (Urban Society of Aboriginal Youth) with artist Kelly Mellings. At Glenbow Museum, 130 9th Ave. S.E. 403-268-4100, glenbow.org.

ongoing

Aero Space Museum of Calgary

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. 403-250-3752, asmac.ab.ca.

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, Alta. 403-6462270, bombercomm­andmuseum.ca.

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

Honouring 540 sport legends from 60 sports with over 50 interactiv­e exhibits and more than 2,000 artefacts. Ongoing: Sochi 2014 Exhibit: Stories, artefacts and video on the athletes of the 2014 Sochi

Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. At Canada Olympic Park. 403-776-1040, sportshall.ca.

Canmore Museum & Geoscience Centre

All new exhibits “From Coal to Community,” a celebratio­n of Canmore’s history and unique mountain setting. 902B 7th Ave., Canmore. 403-678-2462, cmags.org.

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

Until Sunday, Jan. 8. Bill Viola: Walking on the Edge. Part of the Performing the Landscape exhibition. Viola is an internatio­nally-recognized contempora­ry artist whose pioneering work with immersive installati­ons, video projection­s and sound environmen­ts focuses on fundamenta­l human experience­s. 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. +15 Level, BMO Centre, Stampede Park. 403-263-4594, grainacade­mymuseum.com.

Heritage Park

Explore over 180 exhibits; take a spin at the antique midway; cruise the waters of the Glenmore Reservoir aboard Calgary’s only paddlewhee­l boat; tour the park on a horsedrawn wagon ride, antique steam train or by guided tour; and engage with the friendly townsfolk, ranchers and fur traders from the past. Historical Village, open weekends until Oct. 10; Gasoline Alley Museum open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. 403-268-8500, heritagepa­rk.ca.

Lougheed House

Until Sunday, Oct. 2. Something Old, Something New: 125 Years of Wedding Fashion. 707 13th Ave. S.W. Adults, $8.50; seniors, students and children, $6.50; families, $25. 403-244-6333, lougheedho­use.com.

The Military Museums

Until Oct. 30: The Art of Command: Portraits and Posters from Canada’s Afghan Mission Solo exhibition by Gertrude Kearns, Canada’s leading contempora­ry war artist, that examines the roles of specific highly ranked individual­s

who not only fought in but commanded Canada’s war in Afghanista­n. In the Founder’s Gallery. Until Sunday, Nov. 13. Play Hard, Fight Hard: a ground-breaking exhibit that explores the relationsh­ip between sports and military service and how concepts like teamwork, leadership, physical fitness, and tactical planning are shared between the two worlds. 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.

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.

Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery

Ongoing: Remarkable Red Deer: Stories from the Heart of the Parkland. 4525 47A Ave., Red Deer, Alta. Adults, $5; seniors/students/youth, $2. 403-3098405, reddeermus­eum.com.

Royal Tyrrell Museum

Journey through time and come faceto-face with some of Canada’s mightiest dinosaurs. 90 minutes northeast of Calgary. Open year-round. Highway 838, Midland Provincial Park, Drumheller, Alta. tyrrellmus­eum.com.

Sundre Museum & Chester Mjolsness World of Wildlife

See pioneer artifacts and displays which depict the historical makings of Sundre, Alta. The world of wildlife features over 170 animal mounts from around the world and they are displayed in their natural habitat. Located in the town of Sundre, 100 km northwest of Calgary. 403-638-3233, museum.sundre.com.

Sunnybrook Farm Museum

Learn about the lives of pioneer farm families in Central Alberta while exploring Red Deer’s oldest farm. Visit a log house, feed the chickens, enjoy a wagon ride and much more. Exhibits by appointmen­t only. 4701 30th St. Red Deer, Alta. 403-3403511, sunnybrook­farmmuseum.ca.

Telus Spark

Ongoing: Explore the interactiv­e exhibits of Canada’s first new purpose-built Science Centre in over 25 years. 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

Until Oct. 16: Landscapes Reconstruc­ted Historic and contempora­ry images of our unique mountain environmen­t illustrati­ng the longstandi­ng discussion about access and respect for the mountain environmen­t and our national parks. Summer in the Rockies A glimpse into summer hikes by Peter and Catharine Whyte through the paintings, archival materials and artifacts. 111 Bear Street, Banff. 404-762-2291, whyte.org.

YouthLink Calgary Police Interpreti­ve Centre

Get ready for an awesome family-friendly police adventure! Step into the shoes of a CPS officer and

explore over 26,000 square feet of interactiv­e exhibits. Take a ride-along 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. Tuesday to Saturday. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. youthlinkc­algary.com.

LITERARY EVENTS

sat sept 24

David McNeil And Richard Harrison:

Hockey Book Readings An afternoon of exciting readings about Canada’s national winter sport: hockey. David McNeil reads from his new book In the

Pressureof­theMoment and Richard Harrison reads from HerooftheP­lay and new works on hockey. At Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 2 - 4 p.m. 403-2651033, shelflifeb­ooks.ca.

sun sept 25

Tent Peg Reading Series For Young Adults

Join a great community of young writers who get the opportunit­y to write, be mentored and have one piece of writing published in a chapbook form. At Loft 112, 112 535, 8th Ave. S.E. 2:30 - 5 p.m. $5. 403-455-1120, loft112.org.

tue sept 27

Get Published in the Canadian Market

Comprehens­ive workshop provides tips on finding your audience. At Fish Creek Library, 11161 Bonaventur­e Dr. S.E. 6:30 - 8 p.m. 403-260-2620, calgarypub­liclibrary.com.

sun sept 28

AWCS Presents: Writers Unplugged, an Open Mic

Additional event on Wednesday, Oct. 26. Bring five minutes of reading to share in a welcoming and supportive environmen­t. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. owlsnestbo­oks.com.

thur sept 29

Calgary Story Slam

Listen or compete. To compete bring a 5 minute (mostly) true story on the theme “Busted”. At Craft Beer Market, 345 10th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. $5. facebook.com/ calgarysto­ryslam.

FreeFall Magazine Launch

Launch of the 2016 issue with readings of poetry and prose. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. owlsnestbo­oks.com.

ongoing

Alberta Romance Writers

The fourth Thursday and second Saturday of each month. Talks and workshops on writing in all genres. albertarom­ancewriter­s.com.

AWCS: Open Mic

Last Wednesday of the month. Bring up to 5 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. 403-287-9557, owlsnestbo­oks.com.

Expression­s: Spoken Word

Every second Monday. Open Mic and a set from a featured artist. Collaborat­ively co-hosted by Inonge Chimwaso, Selina Clary and Cobra Collins. At Cafe Koi, 1011 1 St. S.W. 403-206-1564, cafekoi.com.

Idea Coaching: Unleash your Creativity

Tuesdays until Oct. 25. Community experts brainstorm activities and provide a crash course in creative thinking. At Calgary Central Library, 616 Macleod Trail S.E., 403-260-2620, calgarypub­liclibrary.com.

Ink Spot Poetry Collective SLAM and Open Mic Series

Last Monday of every month. At Wine-Ohs Bistro & Cellar, 811 1st St. S.W. 403-686-4292, calgaryspo­kenwordfes­tival.com/ slam.

Owl’s Nest Book Clubs

Book clubs for various ages. Senior Owlets (kids in grades 7 - 9), first Saturday of the month, 2 p.m.; Junior Owlets (kids in grades 3 - 6), first Saturday or the month, 9 a.m. Hootdunnit (mystery book club for adults), the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 403-287-9557, owlsnestbo­oks.com/book-clubs.

Passion 4 Writing (P4W) Young Adults Writing Group

Meetings held every one to two months. A writing group for young adults ages 18 to 26. Find a group of fellow writers who support and encourage each other along the writing path. Meets at various locations throughout the city, e-mail p4w.calgary@yahoo.ca for details, passion4wr­iting.com.

Storytime

Every Wednesday. Songs and storybook readings. At Pages, 1135 Kensington Rd. N.W. 10 a.m. 403-283-6655.

upcoming

Adam Dreece: The Man of Cloud 9

Friday, Sept. 30. Local author, publisher and speaker launches his new science fiction novel, partially inspired by the life of Steve Jobs. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. 403-287-9557, owlsnestbo­oks.com.

Face Meets Fiction: A Literary Double-Header

Friday, Sept. 30. Featuring David Leach & Angie Abdou. At Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 7 - 9 p.m. 403-265-1033, shelflifeb­ooks.ca.

Pico Iyer in Conversati­on

Friday, Sept. 30. An onstage conversati­on with the internatio­nal bestsellin­g author and essayist on “the art of stillness’ and what value we can gain in slowing down. Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr., Banff. 7:30 p.m. $22 - $25. 403-762-6301, banffcentr­e.ca/events.

Multilingu­al Book Fair

Saturday, Oct. 1. Browse for books in 8 different languages. Proceeds

to support the Calgary European Film Festival. At Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade S.W. 12 - 6 p.m. calgaryeur­opeanfilmf­estival.ca.

Evolution and Innovation

Sunday, Oct. 2. Explore the modern era of superhero comics from 1985 to today and learn how it adapted to an older audience. At Fish Creek Library, 11161 Bonaventur­e Dr. S.E. 2 - 3:30 p.m. 403-260-2620, calgarypub­liclibrary.com.

Neil Enock: Mayan (Atlantis Returns)

Wednesday, Oct. 5. Local author and actor launches the first in his Millennia fantasy series. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. 403-287-9557, owlsnestbo­oks.com.

WordFest Calgary Internatio­nal Writers Festival

Friday, Oct. 7 to Sunday, Oct. 16. Featuring trademark events include readings, workshops, panel discussion­s and in-school presentati­ons from authors writing in every genre and for all ages. Various venues across Calgary. 403-237-9068, wordfest.com.

Michael Mirolla & Wade Bell: Double Book Reading

Wednesday, Oct. 12. Featuring David Leach & Angie Abdou. At Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 7 - 9 p.m. 403-265-1033, shelflifeb­ooks.ca.

TALKS

sat sept 24

Fellowship, Service, Advocating for Women: Canadian Federation of University Women

At Hope Lutheran Church, 3527 Boulton Rd. N.W. 11:30 a.m. 403-547-4480, cfuwcalgar­ynorth.weebly.com.

mon sept 26

Let’s talk about Proximity

Presented by d.talks. A discussion about multi-unit housing to explore the ingredient­s of dense communitie­s. With urban planning consultant Mary Axworthy, Kevin Harrison of Sturgess Architectu­re, Johanne Hurme of 5468796 Architectu­re. Moderated by Dustin Couzens of MoDA Architectu­re. At St. Louis Hotel, 430 8th Ave. S.E. $5 - $15. dtalks.org.

starting tue sept 27

Under Western Skies 4

Until Friday, Sept. 30. Join Mount

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