WEEKLY ARTS LISTINGS
MUSIC
Sivan Arbel: Jan. 30. At Ironwood Stage & Grill, 1229 9th Ave. S.E. Doors, 7:30 p.m. $20. 403-269-5581, ironwoodstage.ca.
Tom Jackson: Jan. 31. With Ray Cooper. At Dalhousie Community Association, 5432 Dalhart Rd. N.W. 7:30 p.m. $30. calgaryfolkclub.com.
Lucinda Williams Tribute Show:
Feb. 1. At Ironwood Stage & Grill, 1229 9th Ave. S.E. 9 p.m. $25. 403-2695581, ironwoodstage.ca.
Norma: Feb. 1 and Feb. 5. Featuring powerhouse performances, Norma tells the tragic story of a dangerous love triangle that opens in the midst of impending war between the Druids and the Romans in ancient Gaul. Performed in Italian with English titles. At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 7:30 p.m. $36 – $164. 403-2627286, calgaryopera.com.
Song of the Phoenix: Feb. 1-2. Chinese New Year concert. At The Grand, 608 1st St. S.W. 7:30 p.m. $32 – $68. 403-205-2922, facetmusic.ca.
The Boy Who Could Sing Pictures: Feb. 2. At Rozsa Centre, University of Calgary. 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. $12 – $15. 403-244-8277, calgarypromusica.ca.
The Hockey Sweater: Feb. 2. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. Instrument discovery zoo, 2 p.m.; concert, 3 p.m. $35 – $40. 403-5710849, calgaryphil.com.
THEATRE
The Boy From Oz: Until Feb. 1. Musical tribute to the late great Peter Allen. At Beddington Theatre Arts Centre, 375 Bermuda Dr. N.W. 7:30 p.m.; weekend matinees, 2 p.m. $22 – $25. 403-246-8505, frontrowcentre.ca.
The Louder We Get: Until Feb. 22. This dazzling musical follows the compelling and inspirational true story of Marc Hall as he navigates the Catholic school system to fight for his right to take his boyfriend to prom. At Max Bell Theatre, Arts Commons. Tuesdays to Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; weekend matinees, 2 p.m.; Feb. 2, 7 p.m.; Feb. 21, 11 a.m. $20 – $136. 403-294-7447, theatrecalgary.com.
Pitched Perfect Golden Girls: Until March 21. The ladies of the Maple Oaks Seniors home may have missed out on their college years, but thanks to a loophole in the Collegiate Singing Group Competition’s eligibility guidelines, it may not be too late. At Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37th St. S.W. $36.96 – $75.95. 403-2497799, jubilations.ca.
Whispers in the Dark: Until Feb. 23. A haunting tale inspired by Victorian ghost stories. At Vertigo Theatre, 115 9th Ave. S.E. $29 – $87. 7:30 p.m.; weekend matinees, 2 p.m. $29 – $67. 403-221-3708, vertigotheatre.com.
The Graduate: Jan. 31 to Feb. 15. Benjamin’s tenuous existence of lazy days and stolen nights falls apart when he falls in love — with Elaine — Mrs. Robinson’s daughter. At Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave. S.W. 7:30 p.m.; weekend matinees, 2 p.m. 403-246-2999, morpheustheatre.ca.
Jesse — An ASL Opera: Feb. 1. Work-in-progress that showcases an explorative work intersecting Canadian-american Sign Language and opera into a form of storytelling by emerging artist Landon Krentz. At Big Secret Theatre, Arts Commons. 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Free. insideouttheatre.com.
Our Canada, Our Story: Feb. 1. A youth-led production that shines a revealing light on harmful stereotypes that impact racialized young people in Alberta. At Martha Cohen Theatre, Arts Commons. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $20 – $25. 403-294-9494, artscommons.ca.
The Three Pigs: Feb. 1-23. At Loose Moose Theatre, 1235 26th Ave. S.E. Saturdays, 1 p.m.; Sundays, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. $14. 403-265-5682, loosemoose.com.
ART
Diana Thorneycroft — Black Forest (dark waters): Jan. 30 to April 11. Three interconnected bodies of work. Opening reception Jan. 30, 4-9 p.m. At Nickle Galleries, University of Calgary. 403-210-6201, nickle.ucalgary.ca.
Everywhere We Are: Jan. 30 to May 30. Two-part exhibition co-organized by Nickle Galleries and Contemporary Calgary addressing many of the challenges, merits, impacts and advantages associated with art collecting. Opening reception Jan.
30, 5:30-9 p.m. At Nickle Galleries, University of Calgary. 403-210-6201, nickle.ucalgary.ca.
kablusiak: Jan. 30 to Feb. 29. Exhibition of photographs that quintessentially shows Kablusiaks use of humour as a coping mechanism to address cultural displacement. Opening reception Jan. 30, 6-8 p.m. At Jarvis Hall Gallery, 333B 36th Ave. S.E. 403-206-9942, jarvishallgallery.com.
Particle + Wave: Jan. 30 to Feb. 1. Media arts festival showcasing an art form that by it’s very nature, is constantly evolving and growing with the integration of ever-changing technological processes. Featuring screenings, installations and live performances. Various venues. emmedia.ca.
Exposure Photography Festival: Jan. 31 to Feb. 29. The best and most interesting photography work from Albertan and international photographers. Various venues. Launch party at Contemporary Calgary on Jan. 31, 6-9 p.m. exposurephotofestival.com.
Julya Hajnoczky & Ben Cope: Feb. 1 to March 14. Hyper-real photographic studies of nature by Calgary based artist Julya Hajnoczky and experimental figurative work by Los Angeles based celebrity and fashion photographer Ben Cope. At Christine Klassen Gallery, 200, 321 50th Ave. S.E. 403-262-1880, christineklassengallery.com.
Mitch Kern — Conundrums: Feb. 1-29. Set in an absurd, fictionalized environment based upon life in southern Alberta, this body of work poses questions about land and property ownership in the 21st century. Opening reception Feb. 1, 2-5 p.m. At Herringer Kiss Gallery, 101, 1615 10th Ave. S.W. 403-228-4889, herringerkissgallery.com.
Perception: Feb. 1-29. Presentation of Newzones’ process-driven and photo-based artists, including Dianne Bos, George Byrne, Axel Breutigam, Franco Defrancesca, John Folson, James Holroyd, Joshua Jensen-nagle, Virginia Mak, Stuart Mccall and Sarah Nind, curated to showcase the methods that are employed in their creative process. At Newzones, 730 11th Ave. S.W. 403-266-1972, newzones.com.
Personal Visions: Feb. 1 to March 3. Exhibition in conjunction with Exposure featuring Jon Huyer and Patrick Mccloskey. At Canmore Art Guild Gallery, 700 Railway Ave., Canmore. canmoreartguild.org.
Toni Onley: Feb. 1 to March 4. This exhibition will span and exhibit works over the extensive and prolific career of Toni Onley. Opening reception Feb. 1, 2-5 p.m. At Wallace Galleries, 100, 500 5th Ave. S.W. 403-262-8050, wallacegalleries.com.
Chris Malloy — Rurban Landscapes: Feb. 2-29. Part of Exposure. Malloy’s anachronistic scenes present human elements which are chronologically out of place in their environment. Opening reception
Feb. 1, 1-4 p.m. At The Edge Gallery Calgary, 1416 9th Ave. S.E. 403-2337490, edgegallery.ca.
LITERARY
Alberta Guide Dogs Used Book
Sale: Jan. 31 to Feb. 2. Choose from over 40,000 books and fill up your bookshelves with hours and hours of reading fun. Great prices (pocket books $1, hard cover $2 and kids books $1) and net proceeds will support Alberta Guide Dogs. At Books Between Friends Bookstore, 14, 3434 34th Ave. N.E. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 403291-3855, booksbetweenfriends.com. Ask Vivek — BIPOC Writing & Publishing Consults: Feb. 2. Are you a BIPOC artist or writer with burning questions about the writing and/or publishing process, grant writing, CV writing, social media/self-promotion, organization/self-motivation, touring, or performing? Email events@ shelflifebooks.ca to make a 20-minute appointment to consult with Vivek. At Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 1-2 p.m. shelflifebooks.ca. Can You Hear Me Now: Feb. 4. A monthly open mic and poetry slam event for junior high and high school students. At Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 6:30 p.m. 403-265-1033, shelflifebooks.ca.
FILM
Skammen (Shame): Jan. 30. Movie and coffee night. Subtitled in English. At The Roasterie, 314 10th St. N.W. 8 p.m. Free. espressokino.ca.
The Souvenir: Jan. 30. Honor Swinton Byrne (daughter of Tilda) stars in this semi-autobiographical drama about a 1980s British film student who begins to find her voice as an artist while navigating a turbulent courtship with a charismatic but untrustworthy man (Tom Burke), much to the behest of her strict mother (Tilda Swinton). At Globe Cinema,
617 8th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. $10 – $12. eventbrite.ca.
Illusions of Control: Jan. 31 to Feb. 7. Asking how we maintain hope or optimism in the face of crisis — specifically, here, human-caused crises — Vancouver filmmaker Shannon Walsh’s documentary offers compelling portraits of five women in five countries as they confront daunting realities. At Globe Cinema, 617 8th Ave. S.W. globecinema.ca.
Oscar-nominated Shorts 2020: Jan. 31 to Feb. 2. Featuring three shorts packages: Live Action (Jan.
31, 8:30 p.m., and Feb. 1, 8:45 p.m.); Animated (Feb. 1, 6 p.m., and Feb. 2, 2:30 p.m.) and Documentary (Feb. 1, 3 p.m., and Feb. 2, 2 p.m.) At Globe Cinema, 617 8th Ave. S.W. calgaryfilm.com.
Color Out of Space: Feb. 3. Richard Stanley’s adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s classic horror short story starring Nicolas Cage. At Globe Cinema, 617 8th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. $8 – $10. showpass.com.
The Booksellers: Feb. 5. A behindthe-scenes look at the New York rare book world. At Cineplex Odeon Eau Claire Market Cinemas, 200 Barclay Parade S.W. 7 p.m. $13 – $15. calgaryfilm.com.
MUSEUMS
Storied City — Early Calgary Through the Eyes of Writers: Jan. 30 to April 26. Visitors to Lougheed House explore our city’s enchanting but largely unknown literary heritage via this group of colourful writers who mined Calgary as our post-first World War community faced an uncertain future. At Lougheed House, 707 13th Ave. S.W. 403-244-6333, lougheedhouse.com.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Big Ball: Jan. 31. Fundraiser for the Prostate Cancer Centre featuring artful hors d’oeuvres and beverages and live music. At Hotel Arts, 119 12th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. $275. thebigball.ca.
Black History Month Celebration: Feb. 1. In partnership with 10 at 10. Featuring live music, and verbal and dance performances, plus fashion show and local vendors. At Marlborough Mall, 433 Marlborough Way
N.E. Noon to 4 p.m. 403-272-9233, marlboroughmall.com.
Crescent Moon Party & Lantern Parade: Feb. 1. The Crescent Moon Party celebrates the light at the end of a dark winter. Warm-up with music, fire pits, hot chocolate and your neighbours. This will also feature a lantern parade. At Tigerstedt Block, 916 Centre St. N. 7 p.m. Free. crescentheightsyyc.ca.
COMEDY
Gavin Matts: Jan. 30 to Feb. 1. At
The Laugh Shop, 5940 Blackfoot Tr. S.E. Jan. 30, 8 p.m.; Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. $14.95 – $21.95. 403-255-6900, laughshopcalgary.com.
Underground Improv: Jan. 31. Dig deep and explore a new level of improv. Every Underground show features two troupes with their own unique spin on the art and craft of improvised theatre. At Alexandra Centre, 922 9th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. $8 – $10. kinkonauts.com.
Improv! The Musical and Con Artists: Feb. 1. Act 1 — If you love the Sound of Music, and catch yourself Singin’ in the Rain, you won’t want to miss these improvisers and their super cool accompanist making up songs and stories and All That Jazz. Act 2 — The Con Artists are masters of misdirection, making things that shouldn’t seem to work — work. At Alexandra Centre, 922 9th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. $12 – $15. kinkonauts.com.
Comedy Workshop Grad Show: Feb. 2. Watch students from the Funnyfest standup comedy workshop perform to earn their certificate of graduation. Plus two headline comics and MC Stu Hughes. At Romero Distilling Co., 300, 688 Heritage Dr. S.E. 5:30 p.m. $15. 403-640-7886, funnyfest.com.
TALKS
Interfaith Reflections on Gratitude: Feb. 3. Part of United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week. At Beth Tzedec Congregation, 1325 Glenmore Tr. S.W. 8 a.m. Suggested donation, $10. eventbrite.ca. Sterling Scott: Feb. 5. At The Laugh Shop, 5940 Blackfoot Tr. S.E. 8 p.m. $14.95. 403-255-6900, laughshopcalgary.com.