WEEKLY ARTS LISTINGS
What’s going on around town
MUSIC
David Sanborn: Thursday, Oct. 18. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m. $39-$89. artscommons.ca.
Folk Road Show: Thursday, Oct. 18. The Palomino, 109 Seventh Ave. S.W. Doors, 9 p.m. $10. showpass.com. Guy Davis: Thursday, Oct. 18. At The Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 Ninth Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. 403-269-5581, ironwoodstage.ca.
Queen Extravaganza: Thursday, Oct.
18. At Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr. S.W. 8 p.m. $47-$68. ticketmaster.ca.
They Might Be Giants: Thursday, Oct. 18. At Bella Concert Hall, Mount Royal University. 9 p.m. $35. tickets.mru.ca.
Colter Wall: Friday, Oct. 19. At MacEwan Ballroom, University of Calgary. Doors, 7 p.m. $29.50. ticketfly.com. The Eisenhauers with The Senior Service: Friday, Oct. 19. At Rosedale Community Hall, 901 11th Ave. N.W. 8 p.m. $20. 403-283-4525.
Kenny Blues Boss Wayne: Friday, Oct. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 20. At The Blues Can, 1429 Ninth Ave. S.E.
9 p.m. $10-$15. 403-262-2666, thebluescan.com.
The Mandates: Friday, Oct. 19. With Sister Suzie. At The Palomino, 109 Seventh Ave. S.W. Doors, 9 p.m. $10. 403-532-1911, thepalomino.ca. Nomad Jones: Friday, Oct. 19. At Irish Cultural Centre, 6452 35th Ave. N.W. Doors, 7 p.m. $25-$30. foothillsbluegrass.com.
Red Dirt Skinners: Friday, Oct. 19. At Red Deer Lake United Church, 96187 Hwy 22X W., Foothills. 7:30 p.m. $25. reddeerlakeuc.com.
Shark Infested Daughters: Friday, Oct. 19. At Broken City, 613 11th Ave. S.W. 9 p.m. $10. showpass.com.
T. Buckley: Friday, Oct. 19. At Festival Hall, 1215 10th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. $25. eventbrite.com.
Tom Petty Celebration: Friday, Oct. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 20. At The Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 Ninth Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. 403-269-5581, ironwoodstage.ca.
Valentino Khan: Friday, Oct. 19. The Palace Theatre, 219 Eighth Ave. S.W. Doors, 10 p.m. $15. showpass.com. Whitey Ford: Friday, Oct. 19. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. Doors, 6 p.m. showpass.com. Brothers Osborne: Saturday, Oct.
20. At MacEwan Hall, University of Calgary. Doors, 7 p.m. $42.50. ticketfly.com.
Forbidden Dimension: Saturday, Oct. 20. At The Palomino, 109 Seventh Ave. S.W. Doors, 7 p.m. $12. showpass.com.
Jeremy Fisher: Saturday, Oct. 20. At The Gateway, SAIT Campus Centre. 8 p.m. $11-$17.50. ticketmaster.ca. Jesse Roper: Saturday, Oct. 20. At King Eddy, 438 Ninth Ave. S.E. Doors, 6:30 p.m. $10. kingeddy.ca.
Major Love: Saturday, Oct. 20. At Mikey’s on 12th, 918 12th Ave. S.W. 9 p.m. 403-452-8060, mikeyson12th. com.
Penny Sanborn Trio: Saturday, Oct.
20. At Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, University of Calgary. Pre-concert talk, 7:30 p.m.; concert, 8 p.m. $19-$26. scpa.ucalgary.ca.
Said the Sky: Saturday, Oct. 20. At The Hifi Club, 219 10th Ave. S.W. 9 p.m. $25.80-$31.63. ticketweb.ca. Showtek: Saturday, Oct. 20. At The Palace Theatre, 219 Eighth Ave. S.W. Doors, 9 p.m. $35-$55. ticketweb.ca. Swollen Members: Saturday, Oct.
20. At Marquee Beer Market & Stage, 4630 Macleod Tr. S. 9 p.m. $25-$70. showpass.com.
Celebrating Tommy Banks: Sunday, Oct. 21. At River Park Church, 3818 14A St. S.W. 7 p.m. $27.23-$36.11. calgaryjazzorchestra.com.
Coco Love: Sunday, Oct. 21. At The Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 Ninth Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. 403-269-5581, ironwoodstage.ca.
Midnight Blue Jazz Society: Sunday, Oct. 21. At The Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 Ninth Ave. S.E. 2 p.m. 403-269-5581, ironwoodstage.ca. Peter and the Wolf: Sunday, Oct.
21. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. Instrument discovery zoo, 2 p.m.; concert, 3 p.m. $35-$40. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
The Staggered Pints: Sunday, Oct.
21. At Triwood Community Association, 2244 Chicoutimi Dr. N.W. Show, 8 p.m. Dinner (6:30 p.m.) and show, $50; show only, $20. 403-282-2677, triwoodcommunity.com.
Canadian Guitar Quartet: Tuesday, Oct. 23. At Bella Concert Hall, Mount Royal University. 7:30 p.m. $20-$70. tickets.mru.ca.
Goran Bregovic Wedding and Funeral Band: Tuesday, Oct. 23. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m. $39-$89. artscommons.ca. Chris Shiflett: Wednesday, Oct. 24. At The Palomino, 109 Seventh Ave. S.W. 9 p.m. $10. showpass.com. Wednesday Night Big Band: Wednesday, Oct. 24. At Dickens Pub, 1000 9th Ave. S.W. 403-233-7550, dickenspub.ca.
THEATRE
And the World Goes ‘Round: Until Sunday, 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. Antigone lives: Until Saturday, Oct. 20. An unfaithful re-telling of Sophocles’ original that is more rave than play. At Reeve Theatre, University of Calgary. $16-$21. scpa.ucalgary.ca. Generic Hospital: Sundays. Improvised soap opera. At Lunchbox Theatre, 115 Ninth Ave. S.E. $10-$16. dirtylaundrycalgary.com.
Mary and Max — A New Musical: Until Sunday, Nov. 11. A tale that proves friendship can be found in the most unexpected places. At Max Bell Theatre, Arts Commons. $49-$99. 403-294-7447, theatrecalgary.com. Oil Money: Mondays. Improvised soap opera. At Lunchbox Theatre, 115 Ninth Ave. S.E. 10-$16. dirtylaundrycalgary.com.
Rock & Roll Heaven: Ongoing until Sunday, Nov. 4. A wannabe rock god meets all the late greats in heaven, but does he belong? At Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37th St. S.W. $37.75-$84.95. calgary.jubilations.ca. Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead: Ongoing until Sunday, Oct. 21. Hamlet’s good friends discover that nothing in their world is quite what it appears and must face their growing fears that their story may be destined for a tragic ending. At Martha Cohen Theatre, Arts Commons. $30-$80. 403-294-7475, atplive.com.
After: Thursday, Oct. 18 to Saturday, Oct. 27. Non-verbal, visual performance fused with theatre of objects that explores the different theories behind Ana Maria Cire’s mysterious death. At Lantern Community Church, 1401 10th Ave. S.E. $20-$25. brownpapertickets.com.
Ghost River Theatre Halloween Costume Sale Fundraiser: Friday, Oct. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 20. At West Village Theatre, 2007 10th Ave. S.W. Friday, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 403-242-7118, ghostrivertheatre.com.
A Few Good Men: Friday, Oct. 19 to Saturday, 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.
The Full Light of Day: Friday, Oct. 19. Set in Canada’s urban financial centres, tells the story of a mother who must contend with her husband’s corrupt legacy before she dies. At Eric Harvie Theatre, Banff Centre. 7:30 p.m. $12.50-$25. banffcentre.ca. R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps — Phantom of the Auditorium: Friday, Oct. 19 to Saturday, Nov. 10. Brooke and Zeke are excited to star in their school’s next hit musica until they hear a rumour that the show is cursed. At Beddington Theatre Arts Centre, 375 Bermuda Dr. N.W. $24$29. storybooktheatre.org.
Brave Girl: Monday, Oct. 22 to Saturday, 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 Ninth Ave. S.E. $25. fortemusical.ca.
Inner Elder: Tuesday, Oct. 23 to Saturday, Oct. 27. Through storytelling, Michelle Thrush shares her experiences of growing up in a city as a young brown girl navigating a world of alcoholic adults and the spiritual
presence of her guiding grandmothers. At Big Secret Theatre, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $15-$35. oyr.org. Kiitistsinnoniks (Our Mothers):
Wednesday, Oct. 24 to Friday, 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.
DANCE
Fluid Fest: Thursday, Oct. 18 to Saturday, 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.
Sin & Gin Soiree Cabaret — Hubba, Hubba Howler: Sunday, Oct. 21. Music, comedy, burlesque, dance, cabaret and more. At Mikey’s on 12th, 918 12th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. $10-$15. 403-452-8060.
The Sleeping Beauty: Wednesday, Oct. 24 to Saturday, Oct. 27. The world premiere of Christopher Anderson’s retelling of The Sleeping Beauty, with a decidedly western Canadian sensibility. At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 7:30 p.m.; matinee Saturday, 2 p.m. $41-$144. albertaballet.com.
COMEDY
Dino Archie: Thursday, Oct. 18 to Saturday, Oct. 20. At The Laugh Shop, 5940 Blackfoot Tr. S.E. Thursday, 8 p.m., $12.95; Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., $19.95. thelaughshopcalgary.com.
Andrew Santino: Friday, Oct. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 20. At Yuk Yuk’s, 218 18th Ave. S.E. 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. $24.95. yukyuks.com/calgary. Creed Bratton: Saturday, Oct. 20. At Commonwealth Bar & Stage, 731 10th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. $20.23-$31.63. ticketweb.ca.
Starfleet Confidential and Squadball featuring Kevin McDonald: Saturday, Oct. 20. At The Alexandra Centre, 922 9th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. $5-$10 per show. kinkonauts. com.
Anita Renfroe & Bob Smiley: Sunday, Oct. 21. At Bella Concert Hall, Mount Royal University. 7 p.m. $42.64. tickets.mru.ca.
Craig Ferguson: Sunday, Oct. 21. At Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr. 8 p.m. $70-$91. ticketmaster.ca.
Sketchy Things — Kevin McDonald & The Sketchonauts: Sunday, Oct. 21. At The Alexandra Centre, 922 Ninth Ave. S.E. 7 p.m. $5-$10. kinkonauts.com.
FILM
The Secret Path: Thursday, Oct. 18. Animated film adaptation of Gord Downie’s album and Jeff Lemire’s graphic novel. At Globe Cinema, 617 Eighth Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. Suggested donation, $5. calgaryundergroundfilm.org.
Women in Love: Thursday, Oct. 18. Presented by Calgary Cinematheque as part of its Masters: Ken Russell series. At The Plaza Theatre, 1133 Kensington Rd. N.W. 6:45 p.m. $10$12. calgarycinema.org.
Cinema of Regret Film Festival:
At Loose Moose Theatre, 1235 26th Ave. S.E. 10:30 p.m. $10. loosemoose.com.