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SUMMARY:Ashes! Ashes! by Margaret Joba-Woodruff
DESCRIPTION:Ashes! Ashes! by Margaret Joba-Woodruff\nDATES:\nFebruary 20\, 2026 to April 10\, 2026\nLOCATION:\nA/P MAIN GALLERY & STUDIO\n460 42 Avenue SE\nMohkinstsis/Calgary\, AB T2G 1YG\nOPEN HOURS/ADMISSION:\nWednesdays 10am – 8pm; Thursdays – Saturdays 10am – 5pm \nAdmission is FREE and all are welcome \nEVENTS:\nOpening Reception (artist in attendance) \nDate: Friday\, February 20\, 2026\nTime: 7pm – 9pm.\nLocation: In the A/P Main Gallery \nArtist Printing Demonstration\nDate: Saturday\, February 21\, 2026\nTime: 1pm – 2pm\nLocation: In the A/P Studio
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/ashes-ashes-by-margaret-joba-woodruff/
LOCATION:Alberta Printmakers Gallery\, 460 42 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Art,Staff Picks
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SUMMARY:Gallery Exhibition: Ashes! Ashes! by Margaret Joba-Woodruff
DESCRIPTION:EXHIBITION DETAILS: \nEXHIBITION TITLE AND ARTIST: \nAshes! Ashes! \nDATES: \nFebruary 20 – April 10\, 2026 \nLOCATION:  \nAlberta Printmakers Main Space Gallery \n460 42 Avenue SE \nMohkinstsis/Calgary\, AB \nABOUT THE EXHIBITION:  \n“Most prints are contact relics in this sense\, inasmuch as they are essentially stains on one surface that attest to damage done to another surface.” \n– Jennifer L. Roberts\, Contact: Art and the Pull of Print \nSoot on the inside of a fireplace. Drops of candle wax on a dining table. A felt blanket draped over the armrest of a chair. Ashes! Ashes! is an exhibition grounded in the materials of charcoal\, beeswax\, paper and wool combined with printed gestures of cutting\, redrawing\, and wiping away. As I reflect on the 14 houses that I have moved in and out of over the last decade\, I turn to drawing as both an archival and speculative practice. The works exhibited here trace both real memories and imagined scenarios of these homes and the 25 people I shared them with\, manipulating the images through techniques of monotype\, collagraph\, and mokulito to reveal themes of comfort\, deterioration\, and repair. For myself and many of those closest to me\, our paths through the smog of urban housing precarity have been lined with neglectful landlords\, deteriorating architecture\, personal conflicts\, unpaid debts\, and threatening property managers. By sinking its teeth into moments in these spaces and the relationships made and lost in them\, Ashes! Ashes! wonders — with uncertainty\, grief\, and sometimes hope— what is left behind\, what do we take with us\, and where do we go from here? \nABOUT THE ARTIST: \nMargaret Joba-Woodruff is a visual artist whose practice employs an interdisciplinary approach to printmaking to consider the intersections of land\, body\, family\, memory\, and labour. After completing a BFA in Visual Art at the University of British Columbia in 2020\, she became a worker-owner of the Vancouver Artist Labour Union Cooperative before relocating to St John’s\, Ktaqmkuk (Newfoundland) to spend a year in residence as the ‘22-’23 Don Wright Scholar at St Michael’s Printshop. Her work has been supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and Arts NL\, and has been exhibited across Canada\, in the UK\, and Taiwan.  \nBorn in Montréal and raised on the island of Martha’s Vineyard\, Joba-Woodruff is once again living in Vancouver\, BC as a guest on the homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations after two meaningful years of living and working in Ktaqmkuk. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA/P COMMUNICATIONS AND CONTACT INFO\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram: @abprintmakers  \nFacebook: @AlbertaPrintmakers \nWebsite: https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/noticeme/
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/gallery-exhibition-ashes-ashes-by-margaret-joba-woodruff/
LOCATION:Alberta Printmakers Gallery\, 460 42 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260325T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005102
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SUMMARY:Open Studio for 55+
DESCRIPTION:Open Studio for 55+\nMarch 2026\nWednesdays | 1:00-4:00 PM\nJoin Contemporary Calgary at our drop-in Open Studio for 55+ on Wednesdays in March. \nDuring this informal art-making drop-in session\, participants are invited to bring their own projects along with any art and craft materials they are currently using. This time can be used not only for creating but also for connecting with other artists\, fostering collaboration and inspiration. \nFor adults age 55+. \nFREE and no registration is required; simply check in with a gallery attendant at the front desk by signing your name each time on the sign-in sheet. \n*If you have questions about this workshop\, please reach out to Vanessa Lamb\, Education Program Assistant\, at vanessa@contemporarycalgary.com \nMARCH SCHEDULE: \n\n\nMarch 4\, 2026 \n\n\nMarch 11\, 2026 \n\n\nMarch 18\, 2026 \n\n\nMarch 25\, 2026 \n\n\nThis month\, we are offering materials and guidance on exploring watercolour pencils as a medium on March 25 from 1:30-2:30 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy checking in with us at front desk to participate in this session\, you agree to: \n\n\nFollow Contemporary Calgary staff instructions. \n\n\nTreat all staff\, participants\, and other visitors with respect. \n\n\nBehave in a safe and prudent manner. \n\n\nParticipants who do not comply with these rules may be temporarily or permanently suspended from the program.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/open-studio-for-55/
LOCATION:Palomino\, 109 7 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Non-Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260328T170000
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Art Making
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in Art Making\nMarch 2026\nSaturdays | 1-5 PM\nEmbrace creativity and exploration in our Saturday Drop-in Art Making program. This program is offered most Saturdays from 1-5 PM throughout the year. Materials and light instruction are provided\, along with rotating themes and activities. \nOur programs encourage children\, youth\, and families to connect with modern and contemporary art through enjoyable and interactive creative experiences. \nThese are drop-in sessions running from 1 PM to 5 PM. Come anytime — no registration is required. \n*If you have questions about this workshop\, please reach out to Vanessa Lamb\, TD Education Program Assistant  at vanessa@contemporarycalgary.com  \nMARCH SCHEDULE \n\n\nMar 7: Join us to make tessellations \n\n\nMar 14: NO SESSION \n\n\nMar 21: Join us to make paper puppets \n\n\nMar 28: Join us to make mini weavings \n\n\n*In addition to the above activities\, there will be both a collage and drawing station available for creative free time during each session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy checking in with us at front desk to participate in this session\, you agree to: \n\n\nFollow Contemporary Calgary staff instructions. \n\n\nTreat all staff\, participants\, and other visitors with respect. \n\n\nBehave in a safe and prudent manner. \n\n\nParticipants who do not comply with these rules may be temporarily or permanently suspended from the program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our Education Facilitators\nVanessa Lamb\n(she/her)\nTD Education Program Coordinator\nVanessa Lamb graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor’s degree in Art History and a minor in Museum and Heritage Studies. She has a deep passion for art\, especially the conversations and change it can spark\, leading her to have a people-centred approach in her work\, and an unending curiosity to learn more. In her career\, Vanessa has experience in arts administration\, visitor experience\, and both designing and implementing public programs\, art workshops and elementary school programs. Her curiosity is visible in her own creative practice where she explores different mediums\, subject matters and new techniques. Vanessa’s work often explores themes of memory\, grief\, and identity. When not working\, she can be found embroidering\, painting or exploring nature. \nRiddhi Patel\n(she/her)\nTD Education Facilitator\nRiddhi Patel has training in both visual and performing arts\, holding a Master of Fine Arts (Painting) from the University of Alberta\, a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting) from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda\, India\, and a diploma in Kathak Dance. She also works with the Alberta Network of Immigrant Women\, where she manages creative projects\, and has taught undergraduate drawing at the University of Alberta. Her artistic research explores movement through drawing and investigates ways to bring together her dance and drawing practices. Currently\, she is committed to promoting art-making in community settings with people of all ages. In her leisure time\, Riddhi enjoys baking pies and capturing fleeting moments around the city. \nVicky Xingyu Gu\n(she/her)\nTD Education Facilitator\nVicky Xingyu Gu is a Chinese animator who holds a BFA in Animation from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design and an MFA in Digital Arts & Animation from the University of Southern California. During her studies\, she explored narrative\, documentary\, and experimental forms of animation. Her works draw inspiration from cultural conflicts\, emotional struggles\, and societal issues\, while experimenting with both digital and traditional media to create layered\, hybrid\, and provocative forms of storytelling. Since relocating to Calgary\, she has become an active participant in the local arts community. She has been teaching various forms of animation with Quickdraw Animation Society and enjoys guiding participants of all ages through creative practices such as drawing\, collage\, mixed media\, and visual storytelling. In her free time\, she enjoys cooking and baking\, watching animated movies\, and playing horror games.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/drop-in-art-making/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 St SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Non-Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260314T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260415T000000
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SUMMARY:Ben Sures\, Suzie Ungerleider\, Matt Patershuk live at the National Music Centre
DESCRIPTION:Ben Sures\nSuzie Ungerleider\nMatt Patershuk\nSong & Stories In The Round Radios\, Rayguns and Little White Lies\nView All Concerts\n\n\n\n\n\nNational Music Centre \n\n\n850 4 St SE\nCalgary\, Canada\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets and details on our website: https://www.borderlineculture.com/\n\n\nTickets: $30 advance\, $35 at the door\nAll Ages\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSat 14 Mar. Calgary\, AB\, Canada\n\n\n\n\n\n7:30 PM MDT
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/105217/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, 850 4 St. SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Folk,Live Music,Singer-songwriter,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260318T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260322T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005102
CREATED:20260303T190828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T175736Z
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SUMMARY:WHEN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TAKES THE STAGE
DESCRIPTION:WHEN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TAKES THE STAGE \nAn Immersive Theatrical Puzzle Where the Answer  \nChanges Every Night \nSage Theatre\, in Association with Vertical City\, present RESET by Bruce Barton \nCalgary\, AB —Four figures wake up in an isolated room\, with no memory of how they arrived. Each holds a single\, fragmented clue—just out of reach. As they begin to share what little they know\, a chilling realization emerges: the real question is not who they are\, but what they are. Because only one of them is human\, and in an AI-driven world\, being human can be dangerous. reset by Bruce Barton\, presented by Sage Theatre\, in association with Vertical City\, runs from March 18 – 22\, 2026 at Contemporary Calgary. \n“We’ve been developing this project in some capacity for 8 years\, and yet somehow we’re completely addressing the conversations of our AI-filled current moment! Our story addresses our humanity by questioning it at every step; what about our experiences\, our responses\, make us human?” said Jason Mehmel\, Sage Theatre’s Artistic Director. \n“This production is a highlight of the craft of acting\, stripped down to the fine-tuned artistic impulses of some of Calgary’s best actors. The details of humanity might show up in the smallest reaction; we want our audience to be watching closely. The stories that lurk underneath these characters are also not simply sci-fi tropes\, but lyrical\, human moments. To allow for that\, we’re collaborating with filmmaker Emil Agopian\, who captures these characters and broadcasts to screens allowing the audience to keep a close eye on all four characters\, constantly.” \nreset\, written by Bruce Barton and created in association with Vertical City\, is an intimate\, immersive theatre experience where the audience becomes part of the investigation. Each performance unfolds as a high-stakes mystery that changes nightly—because even the actors don’t know the answer when the show begins. \n“I began dreaming about this project almost a decade ago\, and Jason has been my creative companion at every step of the journey. In that time\, the state and significance of Artificial Intelligence have evolved almost unrecognizably. Remarkably\, however (and fortunately for us)\, the ideas we’re navigating have never been more relevant and urgent. We hope audiences will encounter a world that is both strange and familiar—much like the headlines they consume every day\,” added Writer and Director Bruce Barton\, who is also the Co-Director of Vertical City. \nSet inside Contemporary Calgary\, this limited five-night run invites audiences into a suspenseful\, close-quarters encounter with questions of identity\, technology\, and what it means to be human in an increasingly artificial world. \nCast & Creative Team  \nBraden Griffiths \nJamie Konchak \nJulie Orton \nMike Tan \nBruce Barton: Writer & Director; Vertical City Co-Director \nK Hall: Stage Manager \nJason Mehmel: Associate Director & Producer; Sage Theatre Artistic Director \nDylan Lindsay: Associate Producer\, Composer & Sound Designer \nEmil Agopian: Filmmaker – Stream Designer \nPerformance Dates \nWednesday\, March 18\, 2026 – 7:30 pm (Opening Night) \nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 – 7:30 pm \nFriday\, March 20\, 2026 – 7:30 pm \nSaturday\, March 21\, 2026 – 7:30 pm \nSunday\, March 22\, 2026 – 7:30 pm \nTickets \nChoose-your-price: $60\, $30\, or $15 \nStandard ticket: $30 \nPatrons who are able are encouraged to select a higher price or make an additional donation to support the work. \nreset blends live performance with immersive storytelling\, inviting audiences to observe closely\, connect the clues\, and question their own assumptions. No two performances are the same—and the outcome is never predetermined. \nPerformance Dates: March 18 – 22\, 2026 \nVenue: Contemporary Calgary \nFor tickets and more information\, visit https://sagetheatre.com/
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/when-artificial-intelligence-takes-the-stage/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 St SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Non-Music Events,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260319T150000
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SUMMARY:Single Onion 218
DESCRIPTION:The Single Onion celebrates Indigenous poetry with a special event curated by Alycia Two Bears\, and featuring poets Alanna Bluebird\, Alyjah Ermine\, and Daniel Poitras. \nThursday\, March 19th \n7:00PM \nStreaming: https://www.youtube.com/@SingleOnionPoetry \nAll ages! \n 
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/single-onion-218/
LOCATION:Shelf Life Books\, 1302 4 St SW #100\, Calgary\, AB\, T2R 0X8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Literary,Non-Music Events,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260319T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260319T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005102
CREATED:20260310T201155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T165338Z
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SUMMARY:Julia Vos
DESCRIPTION:Country songstress Julia Vos hits the legendary King Eddy stage on March 19. \nEvent Details:\nDate: March 19\, 2026 \nTime: 7:30 pm \nPrice: $10 cover \nAbout Julia Vos: \nSteeped in the tradition of family-band bluegrass and shaped by modern country’s catchy hooks\, Julia Vos is carving out an unmistakable artistic identity in Alberta’s country scene. Hot on the heels of her latest single\, “I Only Kiss Cowboys\,” she continues to impress audiences with her charm and powerhouse vocal presence. \nAkin to artists like Lainey Wilson and Terri Clark\, Vos brings an undeniable poignancy to her songwriting and a standout tone that sets her apart. Her music focuses on the stories that matter\, while her live show spans festival stages\, songwriter rounds\, and late-night honky-tonks. \nShe has opened for Corb Lund\, and has shared the stage with Gord Bamford\, Paul Brandt\, Tebey\, and Dan Davidson. A 4× Country Music Alberta Award Nominee\, Vos has earned praise for both her songwriting and her on-stage energy. Her performance highlights include Big Valley Jamboree\, Country Thunder Alberta\, The Calgary Stampede\, Westerner Days\, and K-Days. \nWith new releases on the horizon for 2026\, Vos continues to build momentum both onstage and online. She has grown a loyal following with 11.9K + Instagram followers\, 17K+ TikTok followers\, and more than 3 million views across platforms\, proof that her authentic voice and Alberta-bred spirit resonate far beyond the prairies.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/julia-vos-2/
LOCATION:King Eddy\, 438 9 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Country,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260319T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260319T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005102
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SUMMARY:Kestrels (Halifax)\, Fulfilment and Heavydive
DESCRIPTION:Kestrels (Halifax)\, Fulfilment and Heavydive \nWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club\n109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary\nhttp://thepalomino.ca/\n18+ with government issued identification\nWhen: Thursday March 19\, 2026\nDoors: 8:00pm / Action 9:00pm\nAdmission: $15.00 advance at www.showpass.com\nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!! \nKestrels (Halifax)\nSlacker Shoegaze Indie Rock\nhttps://kestrels.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/kestrelsband \nFulfilment\nPost-Hardcore Punk\nhttps://fulfilment.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/fulfilmentmusic \nHeavydive\nBrit Goth Shoegaze\nhttps://heavydive.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/heavydiveband \nFor more information\, visit: https://thepalomino.ca/facebook-event/kestrels-halifax-fulfilment-and-heavydive/
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/kestrels-halifax-fulfilment-and-heavydive/
LOCATION:Palomino\, 109 7 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hardcore,Indie Rock,Post-Hardcore,Punk,Shoegaze,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260320T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260320T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005102
CREATED:20260310T201343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T201343Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour with Erika Mae
DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriter Erika Mae hits the legendary King Eddy stage for the happiest time of day. \nCome for the brews and stay for the live tunes! Happy hour food and drink specials run from 2 pm to 6 pm at the Eddy. \nEvent Details:\nDate: March 20\, 2026 \nTime: 4:30 pm \nPrice: No cover \nAbout Erika Mae: \nErika Mae is an emerging singer songwriter born\, raised\, and based in Calgary\, Alberta. \nAt just 22 years old\, Erika Mae is already turning heads with her textured\, timeless voice and deeply honest songwriting. Drawing inspiration from Americana\, Folk\, Country\, Blues\, and Pop\, Erika brings a modern edge to classic sounds\, creating a sound that is uniquely her—and connecting with audiences across genres and generations.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/happy-hour-with-erika-mae/
LOCATION:King Eddy\, 438 9 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260320T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005102
CREATED:20260305T200521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T165338Z
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SUMMARY:Dolly Wiggler Cabaret! Friday Evening
DESCRIPTION:The Dolly Wiggler Cabaret is the iconic\, don’t-miss event that will change how you see puppetry forever. \nBrought to you by Calgary Animated Objects Society and the Festival of Animated Objects. \nThe love child of a tavern in Balzac\, and a dive bar in Montpellier\, the Dolly Wiggler Cabaret is a notorious delirium that bewitches the apparently haunted #1 Legion every March. You cannot prepare\, but you will be exposed to a packed roster of short form puppetry for adults. No promises\, but the best seats are as close to the stage as you dare. \nMarch 20\, 2026\, Doors at 7:00pm\, show at 7:30pm. This is an 18+ event!
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/dolly-wiggler-cabaret-friday-evening/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion Branch #1\, 116 7 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,CJSW Highlights,Experimental,Non-Music Events,Performing Arts,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260320T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260320T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005102
CREATED:20260224T202717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T165338Z
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SUMMARY:Motorists (Toronto)\, Spec Realists\, Suburban Pagans\, Factory Walk\, Sad Birthdays
DESCRIPTION:Motorists (Toronto)\, Spec Realists\, Suburban Pagans\, Factory Walk\, Sad Birthdays \nWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club\n109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary\nhttp://thepalomino.ca/\n18+ with government issued identification\nWhen: Friday March 20\, 2026\nDoors: 8:00pm / Action 9:00pm\nAdmission: $20.00 advance at www.showpass.com\nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!! \nMotorists (Toronto)\nPowerpop\nhttps://www.instagram.com/motor.ists \nSpec Realists\nPaisley Punk \nSuburban Pagans\nPunk n’ Roll \nFactory Walk\nCasio Punk\nhttps://factorywalk.bandcamp.com \nSad Birthdays\nPastelwave Dream Pop\nhttps://thesadbirthdays.bandcamp.com \nFor more information\, visit: https://thepalomino.ca/facebook-event/motorists-toronto-spec-realists-factory-walk-sad-birthdays/
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/motorists-toronto-spec-realists-suburban-pagans-factory-walk-sad-birthdays/
LOCATION:Palomino\, 109 7 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Dream Pop,Power Pop,Punk,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260320T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260320T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005102
CREATED:20260310T201523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T165338Z
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SUMMARY:Jackson Reed
DESCRIPTION:Pop-rocker Jackson Reed hits the legendary King Eddy stage on March 20. \nEvent Details:\nDate: March 20\, 2026 \nTime: 8:30 pm \nPrice: $15 in advance or $20 at the door \nAbout Jackson Reed: \nJackson Reed and The Silverbirds are a Calgary based pop-rock band known for melodic songwriting\, energetic performances\, and a sound that blends contemporary polish with classic rock roots. Their new EP\, Live in ’25\, was recorded during a sold-out performance at the River Cree Resort and Casino in Edmonton\, where more than 2\,000 fans witnessed the group’s most dynamic show to date. \nPraised by Skope Magazine as “a rising force in the music industry\,” the band has earned national attention through television features on CTV\, radio play across Canada and the United States\, and growing support on streaming platforms. Music journalist Jeff Gemmill has noted that their work “echoes the power pop of the late seventies and early eighties in the best possible ways.” \nThe group has collaborated with respected artists including Andy Summers\, Neil Giraldo\, and Kenny Aronoff\, a reflection of the professionalism and musicianship that guide their work. In 2025\, they shared major stages with Streetheart and the legendary Nazareth\, a milestone year that helped shape the sound and spirit of Live in ’25. \nWith a strong foundation and expanding audience\, Jackson Reed and The Silverbirds continue to refine their identity as one of Canada’s most promising pop-rock acts.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/jackson-reed/
LOCATION:King Eddy\, 438 9 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pop Rock,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005102
CREATED:20260310T190945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T165352Z
UID:106065-1774094400-1774105200@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Atlantic Duo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Post-Paddy’s Party. Live Music featuring Atlantic Duo. \nSaturday\, March 21st \n6:00PM-9:00PM \nCover $8 members / $12 non members \nAll ages!
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/atlantic-duo/
LOCATION:The Royal Canadian Legion #264\, 1918 Kensington Rd NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2N 3R5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Bluegrass,Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005102
CREATED:20260305T201802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T164936Z
UID:105920-1774098000-1774107000@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Dolly Wiggler Cabaret! Saturday Brunch
DESCRIPTION:The Dolly Wiggler Cabaret is the iconic\, don’t-miss event that will change how you see puppetry forever. \nBrought to you by Calgary Animated Objects Society and the Festival of Animated Objects. \nThe love child of a tavern in Balzac\, and a dive bar in Montpellier\, the Dolly Wiggler Cabaret is a notorious delirium that bewitches the apparently haunted #1 Legion every March. You cannot prepare\, but you will be exposed to a packed roster of short form puppetry for adults. No promises\, but the best seats are as close to the stage as you dare. This special Mar 21 1 pm brunch showing features curated cocktails! It starts at 1pm\, and is for 18+ audiences!
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/dolly-wiggler-cabaret-saturday-brunch/
LOCATION:The Royal Canadian Legion #264\, 1918 Kensington Rd NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2N 3R5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,CJSW Highlights,Non-Music Events,Performing Arts,Staff Picks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005102
CREATED:20260310T191654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T164936Z
UID:106069-1774101600-1774112400@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Gisela Romero Latin Quartet: Noche de Trova
DESCRIPTION:Noche de Trova is a celebration of poetic storytelling through music — songs of love\, longing\, nostalgia\, and deep emotion\, brought to life through rich harmonies and refined musicianship. \nFeaturing: \n\nEsteban Herrera – Piano\nLuis Tovar – Percussion\nDaniel Nava – Bass\nGisela Romero – Vocals\n\nSaturday\, March 21st \n8:00PM-11:00PM \nCover $20 \nAll ages!
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/gisela-romero-latin-quartet-noche-de-trova/
LOCATION:Heliopolis Social Cafe\, 817 1 St SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Latin,Latin Jazz,Live Music,Staff Picks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005102
CREATED:20260305T200806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T164936Z
UID:105917-1774119600-1774134000@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Dolly Wiggler Cabaret! Saturday Evening
DESCRIPTION:The Dolly Wiggler Cabaret is the iconic\, don’t-miss event that will change how you see puppetry forever. \nBrought to you by Calgary Animated Objects Society and the Festival of Animated Objects. \nThe love child of a tavern in Balzac\, and a dive bar in Montpellier\, the Dolly Wiggler Cabaret is a notorious delirium that bewitches the apparently haunted #1 Legion every March. You cannot prepare\, but you will be exposed to a packed roster of short form puppetry for adults. No promises\, but the best seats are as close to the stage as you dare. \nMarch 21\, 2026\, Doors at 7:00pm\, show at 7:30pm. This is an 18+ event!
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/dolly-wiggler-cabaret-saturday-evening/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion Branch #1\, 116 7 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,CJSW Highlights,Non-Music Events,Performing Arts,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005102
CREATED:20260127T201329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T164936Z
UID:104891-1774123200-1774135800@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Midnight Channel / Eye of Newt / 36? / Ginger Beef
DESCRIPTION:A night of local\, eclectic indie music featuring: \nMidnight Channel (Lethbridge)\nJazz/Japanese fusion/neo-soul \nEye of Newt (Calgary)\nPost-punk/art rock \n36? (Calgary)\nIndie art/psych-pop \nGinger Beef\nJuno-nominated jazz fusion \n$15 adv. // $18 doorsDoors @ 8pm // Minors Welcome
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/midnight-channel-eye-of-newt-36-ginger-beef/
LOCATION:Blox Arts Centre\, 834 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Alternative Pop,Alternative Rock,CJSW Highlights,Experimental,Indie,Indie Pop,Jazz,Live Music,Local,Post-Punk/Art Rock,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005102
CREATED:20260224T203009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T164936Z
UID:105636-1774123200-1774135800@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:MRG Live presents Bob Sumner
DESCRIPTION:MRG Live presents Bob Sumner \nWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club\n109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary\nhttp://thepalomino.ca/\n18+ with government issued identification\nWhen: Saturday March 21\, 2026\nDoors: 8:00pm / Music 9:00pm\nAdmission: $20.00 advance at www.admitone.com\nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!! \nBob Summer\nSinger-songwriter Bob Sumner cites the musically progressive sensibilities of his heroes when talking about the spirit of his new album\, Some Place to Rest Easy\, out now via Fluff & Gravy (worldwide) and North Country Collective (Canada). “They were always creating something new\, something different\,” he says of idols like George Jones\, Willie Nelson\, and Waylon Jennings. With that ideology in mind\, Sumner set about creating an album that takes as much inspiration from the audio production of Randy Travis as it does the lyrical soul of Big Thief’s Adrianne Lenker—a melding of eras\, sounds\, concepts\, and stylings that’s informed by the past\, but never bound by it. \nWith Some Place to Rest Easy\, Sumner picks up the tempo compared to his previous releases\, balancing the stirring lyrical depth fans have come to expect with a more buoyant\, lively feel. “It felt appropriate to give the music itself some joy\,” says the man who’s made a career out of tapping into difficult-to-touch-on\, real-life stuff in a relatable\, palatable manner. In the end\, that’s what Sumner’s music has always been about—more than a single sound\, influence\, instrumental\, or clever line. “I always want people to feel something\,” Sumner explains. “If I heard that this album helped somebody that was feeling down\, even just by feeling some other emotion for a little while\, that’s the number one thing for me. \nhttps://bobsumnermusic.com\nhttps://bobsumner.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/brotherbobsumner \nFor more information\, visit: https://thepalomino.ca/facebook-event/mrg-live-presents-bob-sumner/
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/mrg-live-presents-bob-sumner/
LOCATION:Palomino\, 109 7 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Singer-songwriter,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005102
CREATED:20260303T191840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T191840Z
UID:105795-1774123200-1774135800@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Rifle County Players\, Fuses and Liquor Mountain – FREE UPSTAIRS
DESCRIPTION:FREE UPSTAIRS at the Palomino Smokehouse; Rifle County Players\, Fuses and Liquor Mountain \nWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club / UPSTAIRS\n109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary\nhttp://thepalomino.ca/\n18+ with government issued identification\nWhen: Saturday March 21\, 2026\nDoors: 8:00pm\nAdmission: FREE\nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!! \nRifle County Players\nRaw Dusty Honky Tonk\nhttps://thecalgarycountryband.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/the.rifle.county.players \nFuses (New York / Gothenburg)\nSunny Country Vibes & Psychedelic Pop Sounds\nhttps://soundcloud.com/fahner/sets/fuses-unreleased/s-NscJs3SEEEm?si=b98298d45e564b0ca69e42f97d45a323 \nLiquor Mountain\nPsychedelic Rays of Jingle-Jangle & Twang\nhttps://liquormountain.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/liquor_mountain \nIn the spirit of reconciliation\, we acknowledge that we live\, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika\, Kainai\, Piikani)\, the Tsuut’ina First Nation\, the Iyarhe Nakoda (including Chiniki\, Bearspaw\, and Goodstoney First Nations)\, the Battle River Territory of the Métis Nation of Alberta Districts 5 & 6\, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta. \nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!!
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/rifle-county-players-fuses-and-liquor-mountain-free-upstairs-2/
LOCATION:Palomino\, 109 7 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Country,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005102
CREATED:20260310T201804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T164936Z
UID:106109-1774125000-1774135800@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Mike Plume
DESCRIPTION:Storyteller Mike Plume makes his way back to the prairies after a year-long absence from the stage\, stopping at the legendary King Eddy on March 21. \nEvent Details:\nDate: March 21\, 2026 \nTime: 8:30 pm \nPrice: $30 in advance or $35 at the door \nMore about Mike Plume: \nOnce the dogged road warrior\, travelling from coast to coast\, overseas\, and across borders\, Mike has stepped back to take more time to analyze his place in the music industry. \n“The future ain’t what it used to be\, and every couple of years or so\, I think\, ‘Welp\, that’s it. Cheque\, please! I manage to convince myself that I won’t ever write\, record\, or tour again. But in the back of my mind\, the urge to see the sunrise on a stretch of highway I’ve never been on before is too strong to ignore. ‘Every now and then\, it seems\, the road is in my dreams. Chasing yonder star with a Lonesome Guitar…’ Truer words I’ve never written\,” says Mike. \nMike Plume is pure Canadiana. We are united by his lyrics; they are the ultimate IYKYK for Canadians: \n\n“…Me and my wife and kids\, we all sing along\, driving around Moncton town\, singing the Hockey Song…” (So Long\, Stompin’ Tom)\n“…Rolling north on 63\, and pulling into McMurray\, and Easterners are all you see…” (Coming Home Again (Hey Hey\, What D’ya Say))\n“…Lost a wheel in Ontario\, and didn’t know until it passed us by\, and on the Trans Canada highway\, a five-point turn ain’t something one should try…” (Me and Ern)\n“…It said ‘Wild Rose Country’\, it brought me back home and suddenly\, I just needed to be back ‘neath that Prairie sky…” (Red & White Blues)\nand of course\, almost every line of the second Canadian anthem\, including: “…No matter where you go in this rugged land\, there’s one thing we all understand: Every woman\, every child\, and man – 8:30 Newfoundland…” (8:30 Newfoundland (This is Our Home))\n\nWill this be another upswing of recording and touring? Or is this just a March winter tour through the Canadian Prairies to remind himself why musicians really shouldn’t tour through the Canadian Prairies for a March winter tour? \nOnly time will tell.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/mike-plume/
LOCATION:King Eddy\, 438 9 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Singer-songwriter,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260322T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005102
CREATED:20260303T201814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T201814Z
UID:105839-1774184400-1774189800@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Contemporary Kids: Duet for Children and Parents
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Kids: Duet for Children and Parents\nMarch 22\n1-2:30 PM\nHeather Edwards Theatre\nJoin us for a special CCKids workshop with W&M Physical Theatre. In this 90-minute experience\, families will share movement\, laughter\, and a little creative adventure together while learning a contemporary dance duet created especially for a parent and child — playful in spirit\, yet filled with quiet moments of trust and connection. \nFacilitated by Melissa Monteros and Wojciech Mochniej\, with guest artist Nicole Charlton Goodbrand and her young student\, the workshop gently guides participants through partnering\, shared balance\, and simple lifts. The duet is set to the luminous “Peace Piece” by Bill Evans. \nNo dance experience is necessary. \nPlease note: One parent or guardian per child is required for this workshop. Parents should feel comfortable lifting their child at moments during the dance; however\, adaptations will be offered so everyone can participate. \nOur Free onsite Contemporary Kids programs invite children to learn about modern and contemporary art through unique and engaging art activities. \nFor children ages 5-12. Maximum group of 20 children\, with one guardian per child. \nQuestions? Please visit our FAQ page. \nContemporary Calgary Educational Programs are often photographed. This photography includes the participants\, parents or guardians and their creations. If you wish not to be photographed\, please let Contemporary Calgary education staff know upon arrival\, and they will assist you.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/contemporary-kids-duet-for-children-and-parents/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 St SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Art,Non-Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260322T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005102
CREATED:20260305T220111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T164936Z
UID:105947-1774184400-1774193400@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Rad: 40th Anniversary Showing!
DESCRIPTION:Event Synopsis: \nIt’s no secret that all of us at the Calgary Underground Film Festival are huge fans of the cult classic RAD. In 2011\, CUFF organized the 25th Anniversary Celebrations of the film in Calgary and Cochrane where the film was shot\, in 2020 CUFF hosted a drive-in and bike-in screening to celebrate the film’s 4K release\, and this year we’re presenting the 40th Anniversary Screening at Globe Cinema on Sunday\, March 22. \nLocation: Globe Cinema @ 617 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, AB T2P 0W9\n\nDate & Time: Sunday\, March 22 @ 2:00pm (Doors open @1:00PM)\n\nAdmission: Tickets: $12 ($10 for members\, students and seniors)\, Tickets can be purchased @ https://www.calgaryundergroundfilm.org/year-round/off-the-cuff-rad-40th-anniversary-screening/\n\nAge Restriction? None! PG Rated Classic.\n\nABOUT THE FILM\nThe story of one young man\, Cru Jones\, who has the intensity and desire to win a BMX race called Helltrack.\n \nOFF THE CUFF is a year-round series presented by the Calgary Underground Film Festival. For those films we just can’t make work with our festival dates\, we go off the CUFF.\n \nGenre: Drama\n \nDirector: Hal Needham\nStars: Bart Conner\, Lori Loughlin\, Bill Allen                          \nRunning time: 1 hr 33 min \nRating: PG 
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/rad-40th-anniversary-showing/
LOCATION:Globe Cinema\, 617 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Film,Non-Music Events,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260322T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260322T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005102
CREATED:20260303T202053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T202053Z
UID:105841-1774200600-1774211400@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Perspective Film Series: Stalker (1979)\, dir. Andrei Tarkovsky
DESCRIPTION:Perspective Film Series:\nStalker (1979)\, dir. Andrei Tarkovsky\nMarch 22\n5:30 PM | Dome Theatre\nIn an unnamed country at an unspecified time is a fiercely protected post-apocalyptic wasteland known as The Zone. An illegal guide\, whose mutant child suggests great horrors within The Zone\, leads a writer and a scientist into the heart of the devastation in search of a mythical place known as The Room. Anyone who enters The Room will supposedly have any of their earthly desires fulfilled. \nAdapting the science-fiction novel by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky for what would become his final film made in the Soviet Union\, Andrei Tarkovsky crafted a demanding yet visually mesmerizing work. At once a spiritual parable and a response to modern political unease\, Stalker is ultimately a meditation on the nature of cinema itself. \nCountry: Soviet Union\n161 minutes\, in Russian with English subtitles. \nDisclaimer: This film contains some difficult subject matter and imagery\, including nudity and references to weaponry\, which may be triggering for some viewers. \nFREE for members. Non-members: $10—your ticket to this screening includes admission to Contemporary Calgary. Our galleries are open from 12-5 PM for viewing prior to attending the program.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/perspective-film-series-stalker-1979-dir-andrei-tarkovsky/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 St SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film,Non-Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005102
CREATED:20260324T182718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T182718Z
UID:106399-1774339200-1774371600@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:IITSIINIIKSI’NAATSIN/STORY ROBE
DESCRIPTION:Blackfoot story robes were recorded on hides\, mainly Iini/Bison. Historically the drawings were created using natural inks derived from plants\, rocks\, animal fat\, and other materials. Today Blackfoot artists still use historical materials yet also use contemporary dyes\, paints\, and materials. The stories that were told were often war exploits\, personal accomplishments\, historical events (Winter Counts)\, and symbolic representations. Warriors or artists often painted the robes\, they became our living encyclopedias\, moving around camps\, animating our histories leaving a permanent record. Adrian will speak about his journey as an artist which lead him to being transferred the rights to create these robes\, a continuum of Blackfoot ways of being. \nDescription provided by Adrian Stimson. \nInspired to explore Calgary through new eyes? Pick up a copy of any of the maps on display from the gift shop and prepare to get to know the city in a whole new way! \nThis is a FREE event. Registration is required.\nMay 14\n7:00-8:30 pm\, doors at 6:30 pm\nThis is an 18+ event.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/iitsiiniiksinaatsin-story-robe/
LOCATION:Lougheed House\, 707 13 Ave SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2R 0K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Art,Non-Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260326T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260326T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005102
CREATED:20260310T201936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T164936Z
UID:106111-1774553400-1774564200@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Josh Dillon
DESCRIPTION:Outlaw country artist Josh Dillon hits the legendary King Eddy stage on March 26. \nEvent Details:\nDate: March 26\, 2026 \nTime: 7:30 pm \nPrice: $10 cover \nAbout Josh Dillon: \nJosh Dillon is an Alberta-based country artist and a recent Country Music Alberta Roots Artist of the Year nominee\, known for bringing gravel\, grit\, and raw storytelling to the stage. Blending barstool confessions with widescreen Western imagery\, Josh’s music reflects a rebellious spirit rooted in traditional Western values and unapologetic authenticity. \nInfluenced by the songwriting of Eric Church\, the voice of Chris Stapleton\, the musicianship of John Mayer\, Josh Dillon delivers a sound that is both classic and commanding. \nJosh’s most recent releases\, “Texas\,” “Tobacco\,” and “God Bless Country Girls\,” capture the grit and spirit of modern country storytelling — blending outlaw attitude\, blue-collar honesty\, and the kind of hook-driven anthems that feel right at home in a honky-tonk or around a late-night campfire. \nBuilding a reputation as a compelling live performer\, he has appeared on stages across North America including Ranchman’s Cookhouse (Calgary)\, Twin Cities Saloon (Longview)\, Thirsty Armadillo (Fort Worth) and the Calgary Stampede’s Cowboys Music Festival\, performing for audiences of several thousand. \nJosh Dillon is an artist who doesn’t chase trends — he tells stories that live in your soul.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/josh-dillon/
LOCATION:King Eddy\, 438 9 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Country,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260327T031500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260327T055900
DTSTAMP:20260404T005102
CREATED:20260324T183703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T190046Z
UID:106398-1774581300-1774591140@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Charm Night w/ Shaun Santos // Lotus Chrome // Cyrus Angelo Eldar + support from Haunt the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 27th \nDoors @ 9:15pm \n$15 adv. // $18 doors \nPresale ends March 27\, 2026 at 08:15 PM \nAll Ages!
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/charm-night-w-shaun-santos-lotus-chrome-cyrus-angelo-eldar-support-from-haunt-the-stars/
LOCATION:Blox Arts Centre\, 834 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Alternative Rock,Hip Hop,Indie,Indie Pop,Indie Rock,Pop,R&B,Rap,Staff Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260816T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005102
CREATED:20260303T194856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T194856Z
UID:105810-1774612800-1786906800@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Erdem Taşdelen Wounded in Three Acts
DESCRIPTION:Erdem Taşdelen\nWounded in Three Acts\nMarch 27—August 16\, 2026\nSetting up the stage with melodramatic flair\, Wounded in Three Acts marks a new chapter in Erdem Taşdelen’s artistic practice\, and his first return to Calgary since his 2019 exhibition at The Bows. Dramaturgic and narrative strategies ground Taşdelen’s work within the history of humanity’s examination of its own nature and the pursuit of catharsis through shared enactment. Using diverse media to articulate captivating fictions that never stray far from truth\, his projects graze veracity with a shrewdness that urges our attention toward contemporary sociopolitical realities. \nWounded in Three Acts weaves together elements of four recent bodies of work\, presenting an audio installation\, a film\, graphic prints\, and a live performance. Taşdelen’s artistic approach borrows from the languages of theatre\, contemporary fiction and collective action to engage with notions of power\, solidarity and resistance\, as well as human behaviour\, aspirations and limitations. Unmade Films (2022) is a series of posters for imaginary motion pictures never made. Under the guise of visual mimicry\, the series investigates cinematic tropes and invites viewers to imagine their own versions of the stories these films may tell. \nAn exercise in dramaturgy and dystopian reflection\, Taşdelen’s audio installation The Characters (2018-2021) – partly recorded in Calgary in collaboration with EMMEDIA –follows the self-indulgent and mordantly humorous narratives of a set of stock characters. With their defining traits taken from a text by ancient Greek philosopher and naturalist Theophrastus\, these fictional personas are recognizable archetypes. At Contemporary Calgary\, Taşdelen presents a condensed version of the project featuring ten idiosyncratic monologues\, portraying the less palatable aspects of humankind and generating a strangely familiar\, attention-grabbing clamour that holds an unflattering mirror to our contemporary society. \nFrictions (2024) is a moving image work that comprises twelve first-person narratives\, each reflecting on the psychological toll of living alongside strangers in an era marked by polarization\, technologically-mediated hostility\, and uncertainty about the future. Inspired by the artist’s own dreams involving social discomfort and anxiety\, the film’s narratives unfold against the backdrop of hazy\, dreamlike visual sequences\, punctuated with interludes of ambient soundscapes that reinforce a sense of unease. These small yet charged moments of friction expose deeper societal ruptures: the erosion of empathy\, the projection of personal insecurity onto others\, and the difficulty of meaningful social connection in a world saturated by suspicion and self-preservation. \nPunctuating the exhibition run at varying intervals\, A Long Dramatic Pause (2025-26) is Taşdelen’s first live performance work\, which premiered at Studio Voltaire in London\, UK this past fall. The narrative employs the lexicon of photography and theatre to explore strategies of resistance against ultranationalism and far-right politics. Twelve theatrical vignettes describe a photographic image never shown but brought to life through re-enactment and visual analysis by a solo performer. As the performer alternates between observing and embodying an antifascist figure in the photograph\, the narrative gradually implicates the audience\, shifting their focus towards their own agency and collective presence. For this iteration\, Taşdelen collaborated with performer Cindy Ansah to develop a unique\, site-specific version of A Long Dramatic Pause\, guided by a written script and a set of corresponding graphic scores that also feature in Taşdelen’s exhibition. \nCollectively\, the works in Wounded in Three Acts examine the ways in which we negotiate living alongside strangers whose histories\, beliefs and worldviews may be vastly different from our own. Examining culturally learned behaviours and drawing from unique historical accounts\, Taşdelen approaches these questions across different formats\, looking at narrative itself as a constructive device through which we make sense of our experiences and feelings\, both for ourselves and for others. His works do not attempt to instruct or persuade; instead\, they build situations in which we all must reckon with our positions and forms of complicity or solidarity. \nWounded in Three Acts is generously supported through the Ontario Arts Council Exhibition Assistance Program. \nCurated by Mona Filip.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/erdem-tasdelen-wounded-in-three-acts/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 St SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Non-Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260816T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005102
CREATED:20260303T195029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T195029Z
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SUMMARY:Richard Ibghy & Marilou Lemmens Stacking Crates to Reach a Banana
DESCRIPTION:Richard Ibghy & Marilou Lemmens\nStacking Crates to Reach a Banana\nMarch 27—August 16\, 2026\nHow are our bodies measured and valued?\nHow do we perform within systems that observe\, record\, and assign meaning to behaviour? \nStacking Crates to Reach a Banana by Quebec-based artist duo Richard Ibghy and Marilou Lemmens brings together works that examine the body—human and nonhuman—as a site of measurement\, performance\, and value. Their practice draws on the visual language of modern science—diagrams\, charts\, graphs\, and schematics that translate lived experience and bodily labour into data\, units\, and archetypes. Across the exhibition\, embodied movements are rendered into abstract models within systems that quantify and compare behaviour\, even as the artists’ reworking of these forms unsettles claims of human exceptionalism. \n The two-channel video piece Taming Chance (2012) sets the tone for the exhibition\, combining a sense of playfulness with serious inquiry. The artist-performers attempt to bring order out of chaos while they deliberately court risk through the manipulation of raw materials. The thirty architectural recreations that feature in the series Anthology of Performance Pieces for Animals (2018- present)\, cast animals as active performers within the framework of laboratory-based cognitive experiments done to study them. In another room is the series\, Each Number Equals One Inhalation and One Exhalation (2016–present)\, that includes graphical representations of diagrammatic studies that illustrate human productivity and labour\, drawn from disciplines ranging from work science\, scientific management\, economics and psychology. Punctuating these small\, abstract sculptures are five videos from Is there anything left to be done at all? (2014)\, subtly evoking the presence of a tangible body\, but through explorations of non-productive action. Staged during a residency at Trinity Square Video in Toronto that is dedicated to art production\, Ibghy and Lemmens invited four artists to workshop the generative potential of improvisations and creative outflow\, probing what forms of action or desire remain once goal\, effort\, and reward are uncoupled. Brought together in direct dialogue for the first time\, the sculptures and videos form a pictorial architecture in themselves\, paralleling the models they reference. In so doing\, the artists intentionally orchestrate the viewing experience to disrupt how meaning is derived from patterns. \nFurther\, by working with models of non-productivity and by granting material and animal bodies agency on the same plane as human bodies\, the duo reveals the limits and flaws of these systems. The handmade sculptures\, built from simple materials such as bamboo sticks and acetate sheets\, emphasize the provisional nature of all regimes of epistemological control. \nIn making visible how instruction operates as a pattern that scripts action\, the exhibition traces the ethical stakes of such systems: the hierarchies they embed\, the behaviours they normalize\, and the ways bodies are instrumentalized as resources to be optimized. Together\, the works offer a critical and timely reflection on processes of reduction\, interrogating how systems of knowledge abstract bodies into data\, variables\, and units of labour\, while opening a space to consider bodies as irreducible to the metrics used to measure and manage them. \nCurated by Kanika Anand.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/richard-ibghy-marilou-lemmens-stacking-crates-to-reach-a-banana/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 St SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Non-Music Events
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SUMMARY:TD AMPLIFY Episode 3
DESCRIPTION:Improvised. Intimate. Infinite. \nEnter a realm where sound\, movement\, and memory entwine — where the boundaries of genre\, form\, and identity dissolve into pure expression. TD AMPLIFY: Episode 3 brings together three visionary voices: the genre-bending musical imagination of Aditya Chaudhuri\, the visceral physical poetry of Darya Ivanova\, and the Queer post-rock catharsis of Jed Arbour. \nKeep the night going after 9 pm with our FREE After Party in the Engineered Air Theatre\, featuring Like New Vintage Pop-Up Thrift Experience\, where you can browse cute accessory while enjoying a drink and soaking in the atmosphere set by DJ TOSHI’s vibes and projection mapping by Tyler Klein Longmire. \nFriday\, March 27th \n8:00PM show \n$10 cover \nAll Ages!
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/td-amplify-episode-3/
LOCATION:Arts Commons\, 205 8 Ave SE\, Calgary\, AB\, T2G 0K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Alternative Rock,Darkwave,Experimental,Indie,Instrumental,Pop,Staff Picks
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