INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY FILM
Cocktails and Corsets: March 5. Celebrate International Women’s Day with entertainment, food and drink stations, shopping, lingerie through the ages, raffles, swag bag and more. Funds raised help Heritage Park share the stories of inspiring women in history. At Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. 6 p.m. $78.75. 403268-8509, heritagepark.ca.
International Women’s Day at
The Military Museums: March 6. Inspiring stories on Canadian women’s experiences in the military as well as a special focus of women’s service during the Second World War. Featuring gallery tours, special presentations by the education department, an artifacts exhibit and guest speakers. At The Military Museums, 4520 Crowchild Tr. S.W. 6-9 p.m. Free. themilitarymuseums.ca.
International Women’s Day at Fort Calgary: March 7. Learn about the diverse stories of women at Fort Calgary and in our city, past and present. This event will offer Calgarians an opportunity to celebrate the women in their lives, and reflect on how women’s experiences have changed over time. At Fort Calgary, 750 9th Ave.
S.E. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. By donation. fortcalgary.com.
A Woman A Day Women’s Day Eve Meet-up: March 7. An evening of chatting and networking with other badass women, as well as hearing the stories of a few of the incredibly inspiring women featured on A Woman A Day YYC. At Trolley 5 Brew pub, 728 17th Ave. S.W. 6-11 p.m. $30. showpass.com.
XX: March 7 to April 18. Celebrating International Women’s Day with an all-women show of Canadian artists including Fiona Ackerman, Shelley Adler, Angela Grossmann, Tia Halliday, Dana Holst, Lou Lynn, Marion Nicoll, Katie Ohe and Janet Werner. At Herringer Kiss Gallery, 101, 1615 10th Ave. S.W. 403-228-4889, herringerkissgallery.com.
International Women’s Day Dinner: March 8. Owner, Amy Turner, will host YYC female Chefs Erin Pickering, Katelin Bland, Liana Robberecht, Leatitia Chrapchynski, Jessica Pelland and Becca Macleod for a feast for a cause. Proceeds will go to supporting the Women Supporting Women in Hospitality Scholarships benefiting female students at SAIT. At Donna Mac, 1002 9th St. S.W. 6 p.m. $125. eventbrite.ca.
MUSIC
Motherhood: Feb. 27. At The Palomino, 109 7th Ave. S.W. Doors, 9 p.m. $10. showpass.com.
We Shall Overcome A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Feb.
27. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m. $39 – $69. 403294-9494, artscommons.ca.
Alan Doyle: Feb. 28. At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 8 p.m. $53.25 – $87.25. ticketmaster.ca.
Andy Shauf: Feb. 28. With Molly Sarlé. At Bella Concert Hall, Mount Royal University. 8 p.m. tickets.mru.ca.
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio: Feb. 28-29. At Engineered Air Theatre,
Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $46. 403-2949494, artscommons.ca.
Jazz Affair Wishes: Feb. 28. At The Bert Church Live Theatre, 1000 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie. 7:30 p.m. $28.50. 403-948-8824, thebertchurchtheatre.com.
Off the Beaten Path: Feb. 28. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 6:30 p.m. $30. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Rebecca Lappa: Feb. 28. With Noteworthy Quartet. At Rosedale Community Hall, 901 11th Ave. N.W. 8 p.m. $22 – $25. 403-283-4525, rockyfolkclub.com.
Reuben and the Dark: Feb. 28. At
The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. Doors, 7 p.m. $29.50. eventbrite.ca.
Tom Phillips & The D.T.S: Feb. 28. At King Eddy, 438 9th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. Free. studiobell.ca.
Bartok + Stravinsky: Feb. 29. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m. $25 – $85. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Cabot’s Crossing: Feb. 29. At King Eddy, 438 9th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. $15 – $20. kingeddy.ca.
Shakura S’aida: Feb. 29. At Braeside Community Centre, 11024 Braeside Dr. S.W. 7 p.m. 403-253-4232, saturdaynightspecial.ca.
Florilegia Re-animated: March 1. At St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 11121 14th Ave. S.W. 7:30 p.m. $25 – $30; under 18, free. 403-477-2968, renaissance-singers.com.
Jory Kinjo: March 3. At King Eddy, 438 9th Ave. S.E. 4-7 p.m. Free. kingeddy.ca.
Carla Bagley Performing Arts Studio: March 4. At The Village Event Centre, 4039 Brentwood Rd. N.W. 7 p.m. $18. fina2010@shaw.ca.
THEATRE
Actually: Until March 15. Fearlessly examining the issue of consent head-on, Actually tackles the politics of race, gender and privilege on a contemporary university campus. At Martha Cohen Theatre, Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m.; weekend matinees, 2 p.m. $20 – $80. 403-294-7402, albertatheatreprojects.com.
The Burning Pestle: Until Feb.
29. It’s opening night for Taranto Theatre’s new play, a comedy of starcrossed lovers. But when the donor whose grant is keeping the struggling company from bankruptcy decides she has some changes to suggest, the company must adapt. At Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave. S.W. $19 – $23. scorpio.ca.
The Good Game: Until Feb. 29. Play by Roy Teed set in a hockey dressing room where a group of old timer hockey players are about to play the junior team to celebrate their championship win of 30 years ago. At Pumphouse Theatres, 2140 Pumphouse Ave. S.W. 7:30 p.m. $20 – $25. 587-577-3669, eventbrite.ca.
The Neverending Story: Until March
14. Filled with spectacle and wondrous otherworldly creatures, this beautiful tale of the trials of childhood and the triumph of creativity will delight and inspire the whole family. At Beddington Theatre Arts Centre, 375 Bermuda Dr. N.W. 7 p.m.; weekend matinees, 2 p.m. $26 – $31. 403-216-0808 ext 1, storybooktheatre.org.
Old Man—the Napi Project: Until March 7. The culmination of a co-operative Artist in Residence program with Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society, this project will explore the tradition of Trickster, and stories that examine our morals and the choices we face. At Lunchbox Theatre, 160, 115 9th Ave. S.E. Mondays to Saturdays, noon; additional show Thursdays and Fridays, 6 p.m. $25. 403-265-4292 ext 0, lunchboxtheatre.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.
Men Express Their Feelings: Feb. 28 to March 15. Two dads and their sons are sequestered to a hockey rink locker-room to sort out a misunderstanding. In 90 hilarious minutes, these guys get to know each other and themselves a whole lot better, while redefining what it means to win. At The Big Secret Theatre, Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m.; weekend matinees, 2 p.m. $30. 403-294-7459, downstage.ca.
Bright Side Festival: March 3-8. Six days of music, art, film and philosophy exploring the theme of progress. At Theatre 1308, 1308 Edmonton Tr. N.E. theatre1308.com.
DANCE
Silvia Temis & Notas de 4: Feb. 28. At Lolita’s Lounge, 1413 9th Ave. S.E. Doors, 6:30 p.m.; music, 8:30 p.m. lolitaslounge.ca.
Dance of Thrones 2: Feb. 29. Top dance crews will battle for the winning prize based on audience votes In support of curing glioblastoma. At Vertigo Theatre, 115 9th Ave. S.E. 5:30 p.m. $25. eventbrite.ca.
COMEDY
JP Sears: Feb. 27-29. At The Laugh Shop, 5940 Blackfoot Tr. S.E. Feb. 27, 8 p.m.; Feb. 28-29, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
$29.95. 403-255-6900, laughshopcalgary.com.
26 Hour Improv Marathon: Feb. 28. Featuring a different show every hour. Funds raised support the Reactor Improv Festival. At Alexandra Centre, 922 9th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. By suggested donation $10. 587-893-2744, kinkonauts.com.
Dark and Dirty Barely Illegal: Feb. 28. With Sam Walker. At Yuk Yuk’s,
218 18th Ave. S.E. 10 p.m. $19.95. yukyuks.com.
Tyler Morrison: Feb. 28-29. At Yuk Yuk’s, 218 18th Ave. S.E. 7:30 p.m.; additional show Feb. 29, 10 p.m. $19.95. yukyuks.com.
ART
cspace King Edward: Until March 9. Samantha Chrysanthou and Darwin Wiggett—encroachment. Opening reception Feb. 29, 5-9 p.m. 1721 29th Ave. S.W. cspacekingedward.com.
Lux Laundromat: Until Feb. 29. Dirty Laundry. Closing reception Feb. 29, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. 1211 14th St. S.W. notmycommunity.com.
Plus-15 Window Galleries: Until
Feb. 29. Kwento’t Litrato—stories of Filipino Migration in Alberta Told Through Photography. Reception Feb. 28, 5:30-8:30 p.m. At Arts Commons. artscommons.ca.
Music for Phds: Feb. 28. At Two House Brewing Company, 1516 10th Ave. S.W. 5-11 p.m. 403-287-0215, twohousebrew.com.
LITERARY
Yewande Daniel-ayoade Book Launch: Feb. 29. At Heritage Christian Academy, 2003 Mcknight Blvd. N.E. 3-5 p.m. ydaniel-ayoade.com.
Can You Hear Me Now?: March 3. At Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 6:30 p.m. 403-265-1033, shelflifebooks.ca.
Lauren Mckeon: March 3. At Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd St. S.W. 7 p.m. $15 – $20. wordfest.com.
The Animatrix: Feb. 29. An anthology series helmed by some powerhouse anime studios, with creative direction from Matrix creators the Wachowskis, it’s a stylish depiction of the dystopian scenes that led to the Matrix universe. At Globe Cinema, 617 8th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. $10. quickdrawanimation.ca.
Blow the Man Down: March 3. First-time filmmakers Danielle Krudy and Bridget Savage Cole direct the female-centric neo-noir about two sisters who conceal a crime and discover dark secrets about their town in the process. At Globe Cinema, 617 8th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. $8 – $10. 403-444-8315, calgaryundergroundfilm.org.
Oliver Sacks—his Own Life: March 4. Oliver Sacks: His Own Life explores the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller, as he shares intimate details of his battles with drug addiction, homophobia, and a medical establishment that accepted his work only decades after the fact. At Cineplex Odeon Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade S.W. 7 p.m. $13 – $15. calgaryfilm.com.
EATS & DRINKS
The Great Garlic Cook-off: Until March 1. See what the chefs can do with the most humble ingredient: garlic. Try any of the chefs’ creations and vote for your favourite to see who wins the golden garlic bulb. At Avenida Food Hall & Fresh Market, 12445 Lake Fraser Dr. S.E. Free. 403613-2434.
YYC Food and Drink Experience: Feb. 28 to March 15. Featuring over 60 of the city’s favourite restaurants. For 17 days, enjoy multi-course prix fixe valued-priced menus along with optional Wines of British Columbia wine pairings. The festival will also feature one-of-a-kind chef collaborations, chef exchanges, intimate winemaker’s dinners, and other delectable culinary events. $20 – $65. foodanddrinkexp.com.
TALKS
Darwin Day: Feb. 27. An event celebrating Darwin’s Theory of Evolution. This event will feature an engaging lecture featuring professor Robert Malcolm R. Barclay, department of biological science, University of Calgary, question and answer period, and catered reception. At St. Mary’s University, 14500 Bannister Rd. S.E. 7 p.m. Free. 403-254-3138, stmu.ca. See more listings at calgaryherald. com/tag/swerve-listings
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