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SUMMARY:CONCERT AT THE ROCK SHOP EXPERIENCE
DESCRIPTION:ALL AGES INDUSTRIAL/ GOTH/ at the @rockshopyyc !!! \nMARCH 7TH\, SATURDAY\nBands at 5:30pm\n*FREE ENTRY* \nIDLEFON WITH SMALL___BREED\, NEBULAE COMPLEX\, AND TWITCH \n  \nTHE ROCK SHOP EXPERIENCE \n(328 10 St NW\, Calgary\, AB)
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/concert-at-the-rock-shop-experience/
LOCATION:The Rock Shop\, 328 10 St NW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hardcore,Metal,Noise,Punk,Punk Rock,Rock,Rock and Metal,Rock/Metal,Rock/Punk,Staff Picks
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DESCRIPTION:NMC & WriteOn! Present: The Acoustic Guitar Project Showcase\nIn celebration of Women’s History Month\, the National Music Centre\, in partnership with Write On!\, will present a special edition of The Acoustic Guitar Project\, spotlighting women and gender-diverse songwriters. \nFive Alberta-based artists were selected to participate in this unique collaborative songwriting initiative. Each artist will contribute to the ongoing legacy of a single acoustic guitar that has held countless songs before it. \nhttps://www.studiobell.ca/whats-on/event/nmc-writeon-present-the-acoustic-guitar-project-showcase/ \nCelebrating International Women’s Month \nParticipants: Eden Taylor\, Irene Pool\, Sadie-Lee\, Sonia Deleo\, Toni Vere \nMarch 6 \nKing Eddy\n8:00 pm\n\nTickets: $20
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/105233/
LOCATION:King Eddy\, 438 9 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Country Pop,Folk,Indie,Indie Folk,Indie Pop,Indie Rock,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Stucco\, Witch Victim\, MEATS – Fire Relief and Recovery Fundraiser for Aleshea Genert
DESCRIPTION:Fire Relief and Recovery Fundraiser for Aleshea Genert featuring Stucco\, Witch Victim and MEATS \nWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club\n109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary\nhttp://thepalomino.ca/\n18+ with government issued identification\nWhen: Friday March 6\, 2026\nDoors: 8:00pm / Action 9:00pm\nAdmission: $20.00 advance at www.showpass.com\nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!! \nDavid Howard Genert bartender at the Palomino\, member of Bad Bodies\, Witch Victim\, MEATS and general amazing human has a sister. Aleshea\, Dave’s sister lost almost everything she owned in a devastating house fire and sustained very serious injuries while escaping. She was injured while going back for her beloved pets\, and anyone who knows her knows this is just one example of the kind and loving person she is. While we are immensely grateful she survived\, she will be soon facing the overwhelming task of rebuilding her life from scratch and healing going forward. \nWe are raising funds to help Aleshea secure safe housing and replace essential items when she is ready to leave the hospital and continue her healing without the financial stress and burden of navigating this tragic accident. \nStucco\, Witch Victim\, MEATS and The Palomino Smokehouse are hosting a fundraiser for Aleshea Genert. Please come out\, support\, celebrate amazing local talent.\nhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/fire-relief-and-recovery-fundraiser-for-aleshea-genert \nStucco\nhttps://www.instagram.com/stucco_band \nWitch Victim\nhttps://www.instagram.com/witch.victim \nMEATS\nhttps://www.instagram.com/meats.bingo \nFor more information\, visit: https://thepalomino.ca/facebook-event/stucco-witch-victim-meats-fire-relief-and-recovery-fundraiser-for-aleshea-genert/
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/stucco-witch-victim-meats-fire-relief-and-recovery-fundraiser-for-aleshea-genert/
LOCATION:Palomino\, 109 7 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Staff Picks
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SUMMARY:MARCH MOVIE NIGHTS AT THE GRAND
DESCRIPTION:MARCH MOVIE NIGHTS AT THE GRAND | Icons. Cult Classics. Big-Screen Energy.\nThis March\, Movie Nights at The GRAND bring together four unforgettable films that defined eras\, launched fandoms\, and demand to be experienced on the big screen. From romance and rebellion to horror\, to heroism\, these stories continue to spark conversation across generations. \nEach evening features themed cocktails\, local food partners\, and the warmth of Calgary’s oldest theatre at the tail end of winter. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for food and drinks\, with screenings beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 (+ fees)\, available now at www.thegrandyyc.ca/whats-on. Use code GRAND15 for 15% off. \n\n\n  \nDIRTY DANCING | Friday\, March 6 at 7 p.m.\nA summer romance that became a cultural phenomenon\, Dirty Dancing remains one of cinema’s most beloved love stories. Set in the Catskills in 1963\, this coming-of-age classic blends music\, dance\, and defiance into a film that continues to resonate with audiences decades later. \nDetails \nUncle Fatih’s will be selling their beloved pizza slices from 5:30 p.m.\, made with fresh dough and quality ingredients. \nBar & snacks also open from 5:30 p.m.; arrive early for popcorn and a themed cocktail. \nRating: PG \n\n\n  \nFRIDAY THE 13TH | Friday\, March 13 at 7 p.m.\nSpend Friday the 13th the right way—with the film that launched a horror legacy. The original Friday the 13th delivers suspense\, atmosphere\, and campfire terror in equal measure. A defining entry in the slasher genre\, it remains a rite of passage for horror fans. \nDetails \nUncle Fatih’s returns to sell their beloved pizza slices from 5:30 p.m.\, made with fresh dough and quality ingredients. \nThemed cocktails and classic concessions available from 5:30 p.m. Arrive early… if you dare. \nRating: 14A \n\n\n  \nSHOLAY (Director’s Cut) | Saturday\, March 14 at 6 p.m.\nScreening in Hindi with English subtitles \nWidely regarded as one of the greatest Indian films ever made\, Sholay is an epic tale of friendship\, revenge\, and justice. Blending action\, drama\, music\, and unforgettable characters\, this landmark of Hindi cinema continues to captivate audiences nearly five decades later. Experiencing it in a theatre honours the scale\, sound\, and spectacle that made it iconic. \nDetails \nExperience the art of culinary delight with DP’s Cuisine. A women-owned and women-led catering business – they’ll be selling flavour and love\, one dish at a time\, one event at a time!\nBar & snacks open at 4:30 p.m.; arrive early for popcorn\, food\, and a specialty drink. \nRating: PG \n\n\n  \nTHE BOONDOCK SAINTS | Tuesday\, March 17 at 7 p.m.\nCelebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this cult favourite steeped in Irish iconography and vigilante mythology. The Boondock Saints follows two Irish-American brothers who set out to rid Boston of crime\, sparking debate about justice\, faith\, and morality. Skip the rowdy pubs—grab a cold drink at The GRAND and experience this fan-favourite on the big screen. \nDetails \nUncle Fatih’s returns to sell their beloved pizza slices from 5:30 p.m.\, made with fresh dough and quality ingredients. \nBar & snacks open at 5:30 p.m.; arrive early for popcorn\, a festive pre-show drink\, or a cold Guinness. \nRating: 14A \n\n\n  \n“March Movie Nights are about cinematic icons\,” says The GRAND team. “These are films people quote\, revisit\, and introduce to new generations. Watching them together in a historic theatre transforms nostalgia into a shared\, electric experience.” \nFounded in 1912\, The GRAND is Western Canada’s oldest theatre\, located in the heart of downtown Calgary. Today\, it serves as a vibrant home for artists\, audiences\, and stories that inspire\, offering bold\, inclusive programming year-round. Movie Nights at The GRAND are part of the theatre’s mission to blend heritage with contemporary culture\, connecting audiences through shared stories.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/march-movie-nights-at-the-grand/
LOCATION:The Grand\, 608 1 St SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film,Non-Music Events,Staff Picks
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour with Tera Lee
DESCRIPTION:Canadian country singer-songwriter Tera Lee performs on 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. \nLocation: King Eddy @ 438 9 Ave SE\, Calgary\, AB T2G 1R1 \nDate & Time: Friday March\, 6th @ 2pm to 6pm \nAge Restriction? \n\nAge Restriction: All-ages.\nMinors: Allowed\, must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.\nID Required: For the purchase of alcohol\n\nAdditional Information: \nAbout Tera Lee: \nTera Lee Flaman is an Alberta-based music industry professional known for her ability to build meaningful\, lasting relationships across every corner of the business. \nOver the years\, Tera Lee has worn many hats — singer\, songwriter\, musician\, broadcaster\, and producer. Her career began on stage\, earning a CCMA Rising Star nomination in 2004\, and expanded into radio\, where she was recognized with five CCMA On-Air Personality of the Year awards. In 2023\, her impact behind the scenes was honoured with the Country Music Alberta Industry Person of the Year award. \nA seasoned live-show producer\, Tera Lee has produced 10 CCMA Legends Shows and four Country Music Alberta Awards shows\, helping bring some of the genre’s most celebrated moments to life. \nWhile much of her work today happens on the business side of the industry\, Tera Lee remains an artist at heart — continuing to perform\, connect\, and show up with the same voice\, guitar\, and personality that started it all.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/happy-hour-with-tera-lee/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Country
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SUMMARY:Free First Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 5 from 5–9 PM for Free First Thursday\, featuring complimentary admission and extended hours to explore our galleries. This evening marks the closing of the 2026 Exposure Photography Festival with a vibrant lineup of interactive experiences. \nGet creative at our Animal Collage Art Activation\, inspired by the exhibition Entwined\, or step into a professional Portrait Booth with Heather Saitz\, who will use the gallery’s iconic brutalist architecture as a backdrop for thoughtful\, site-specific portraits. You can also participate in the Alcove Photo Club Print Exchange\, a community-driven one-for-one swap where you contribute one 5×7 photographic print and take home a print made by someone else. Prints can be dropped off during the event\, printed onsite\, or sent to APC in advance for pre-printing. It’s a one-for-one exchange rooted in generosity\, community\, and shared inspiration. \nStop by and visit our community partner booths\, Calgary Climate Hub and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS). Climate Hub is a volunteer-led\, registered charity that unites a diverse group of Calgarians committed to working together to support meaningful local action in response to climate change. It represents a variety of communities\, industries\, cultures\, and causes\, working together to develop communities of mutual aid and equity\, with the hope of cultivating care for our earth and each other. \nThe Southern Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s mission is to conserve the vital ecological functions of Southern Alberta’s public lands and waters\, including our parks and protected areas\, in collaboration with Albertans\, and in a way that advances reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples \nThroughout the night\, enjoy a curated DJ set by Slappy Sammy and a thoughtful selection of wine\, craft beer\, and non-alcoholic beverages. \nArt for All – FREE with registration.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/free-first-thursday/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 St SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Non-Music Events
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SUMMARY:CROWD-WORK COMEDY BAND FUNT presents: COMEDY\, MUSIC AND CHAOS
DESCRIPTION:CROWD-WORK COMEDY BAND\nFUNT presents:\nCOMEDY\, MUSIC AND CHAOS\nApril 4th @ 8pm\nTickets $15 online $25 at door \nONE NIGHT ONLY AT\nHIGHLINE BREWERY \nCaglary’s Newest Comedy Variety Show! \nFor more information\, visit: https://highlinebrewing.com/ and click “Events”
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/crowd-work-comedy-band-funt-presents-comedy-music-and-chaos/
LOCATION:High Line Brewing\, 1318 9 Ave SE #113\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Botticelli in the Fire
DESCRIPTION:A LOVE STORY\, A REBELLION\, A MIRROR TO OUR TIMES \nFrom the electrifying imagination of Jordan Tannahill\, one of Canada’s most celebrated playwrights\, comes a daring and provocative reimagining of Renaissance Florence that feels urgently of the now. Botticelli in the Fire runs March 4 – 14\, 2026 at the Big Secret Theatre in the Werklund Centre\, produced by Downstage with the generous support of Hit & Myth Productions. \nBotticelli in the Fire reimagines the life of Renaissance painter Sandro Botticelli at a moment when art\, religion\, politics\, and personal desire are violently entangled. As the radical preacher Savonarola rises to power and calls for the destruction of “immoral” art\, Botticelli is pulled between his devotion to beauty\, his startling love\, and a society demanding ideological purity. The play explores how extremism takes hold\, how desire becomes dangerous\, and how artists survive\, or are destroyed\, when their work is caught in the crossfire of political upheaval. \n“I’m thrilled to collaborate with Hit & Myth on this provocatively playful production of Botticelli in the Fire. The whole team is incredibly skilled and deeply invested. It’s a play full of music\, art\, and fashion – and it feels so important right here\, right now\,” said Clare Preuss\, Artistic Director of Downstage\, who is also directing this production. \n“Playwright Jordan Tannahill draws striking parallels between High Renaissance Florence and today’s polarized political climate. There’s an irreverent and cathartic quality to this production\, and it’s also a call to action\, asking each of us to stand up for what we love most.” \nDescribed by The Telegraph as “the stuff of a TV thriller\,” this extravagant and dangerous spectacle collapses centuries into a world where artists drive sports cars\, text their lovers\, and play squash between revolutions. As politics\, desire\, and ambition collide\, one man’s devotion to beauty threatens to ignite a cultural and political firestorm. \n“I’ve loved working with Downstage in the past\, and this will be our fifth co-production – we share a common vision for producing theatre that is provocative and engaging. Botticelli in the Fire is a play that delights\, provokes\, questions\, and above all else\, entertains. It is a very cool\, kick ass piece of theatre\,” added Joel Cochrane\, Hit & Myth’s Artistic Producer\, who plays Lorenzo in the production. \n“While it’s set in the Renaissance\, what’s crazy to me is that it may as well be set in 2026; because we are still dealing with the same issues of oppression\, poverty\, censorship\, personal freedoms\, and the seemingly never ending rise/return of fundamentalism.” \nSet against a society teetering on the edge of collapse\, Botticelli in the Fire asks a haunting question: when everything is burning\, can art survive the flames? \nUnder the incisive direction of Clare Preuss\, this production delivers a visceral theatrical experience – sensuous\, volatile\, and unflinchingly contemporary – blurring the line between history and the present moment. \nBotticelli in the Fire  \nWritten by Jordan Tannahill  \nBig Secret Theatre\, Werklund Centre (formerly Arts Commons) \nMarch 4–14\, 2026 \nPlease Note: This production contains scenes with nudity\, sex\, and violence. Recommended for audiences 16+. \nCAST \nMadre Maria – Kris Alvarez \nLorenzo – Joel Cochrane \nSavonarola – Christopher Hunt \nPoggio – Zachary Parsons-Lozinski \nLeonardo – Ethan Vasquez Taylor \nSandro – Eric Wigston \nClarice – Sydney Williams \nCREATIVE TEAM \nPlaywright – Jordan Tannahill \nDirector – Clare Preuss \nAssistant Director – Keith Boniol \nFight Director – Brianna Johnston \nCo-Choreographers – Keith Boniol & Clare Preuss \nOriginal Composition – Maddie Bautista \nSound Design & Music Direction – Alixandra Cowman \nSet Design – Julia Kim \nHead of Props – Nicole Logan \nLighting Design – Adam Kostiuk \nCostume Design – Rebecca Toon \nLobby Installation Artist – Lex Hilderman \nDownstage Producer – Bianca Miranda \nStage Manager – Naomi Esau \nAssistant Stage Manager – Staci Hanley \nProduction Manager – Marcia Liber \nPublicist – Aldona B Creative \nDownstage is an award-winning Calgary-based theatre company dedicated to producing plays that create meaningful conversation around social issues. Their plays provoke vibrant dialogue between Calgarians\, both informally and through nightly post-performance discussions. For more information on Downstage\, please visit www.downstage.ca. \nHit & Myth Productions was established in 2006\, and since that time has produced over 40 professional shows\, engaging numerous local actors\, directors and designers. Hit & Myth collaborates with small to mid-sized theatre companies and independent artists to co-produce theatre that is provocative\, modern\, sensational\, and above all else\, entertaining. https://www.hitandmyth.net/ \nFor more information\, visit: https://downstage.ca/show/botticelli-in-the-fire/
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/botticelli-in-the-fire/
LOCATION:Arts Commons\, 205 8 Ave SE\, Calgary\, AB\, T2G 0K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Non-Music Events,Performing Arts,Staff Picks
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SUMMARY:Borderlands: A conversation with Glenna Cardinal and seth cardinal dodginghorse\, moderated by Christina Reynolds
DESCRIPTION:Borderlands\nA conversation with Glenna Cardinal and seth cardinal dodginghorse\, moderated by Christina Reynolds. \nMarch 4\n5:30-6:30 PM\nHeather Edwards Theatre\nGlenna Cardinal and seth cardinal dodginghorse are a parent-child collective of mixed-media artists. They grew up on their grandmothers’ ancestral lands on Tsuut’ina Nation. This is the same area that is now the eight-lane transportation corridor called the South West Calgary Ring Road. Join the 2022 Sobey Art Award long-listed artists for an evening of discussion about encountering “borders” in their art practice and in their lives. \nThe discussion will be moderated by independent Calgary journalist Christina Reynolds. It is held in conjunction with the 2026 Exposure Photography Festival exhibitions NEXTDOOR and Here\, Together. \nFree and open to the public; no registration required. Seating is available on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/borderlands-a-conversation-with-glenna-cardinal-and-seth-cardinal-dodginghorse-moderated-by-christina-reynolds/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 St SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Non-Music Events
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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:20260218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260315T160000
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SUMMARY:Nour Ouayda The Secret Garden (2023)
DESCRIPTION:February 18—March 15\, 2026\nHeather Edwards Theatre | 12-4 PM daily\nThe Secret Garden (2023) opens with a simple yet uncanny premise. One morning\, strange and unfamiliar plants erupt across an unnamed city\, turning streets and squares into an entangled labyrinth. Through the voices of Camelia and Nahla – two unseen protagonists who uncover a notebook chronicling this invasion – Nour Ouayda constructs a narrative that wavers between the documentary and the speculative. \nShot on 16mm film\, The Secret Garden is punctuated with close-ups of foliage and flowers that function as more than mere botanical studies; they are meditations on the elements of life we often neglect\, and over which we have no control. Each shot lingers long enough to reveal grainy textures and muted movements\, mirroring the nature of growth\, whether it is welcome or parasitic. Across its eight chapters\, the film layers these visual fragments with a lyrical voiceover that sometimes feels like pillowtalk\, weaving together fragments of a tale that feels cautionary\, grounded\, and dreamlike all at once. \nBeneath its quiet surface\, The Secret Garden reflects on the transformations that colour and contour the world we inhabit. The eruption of new life becomes both a symptom of society’s existing ailments and a sign of things to come: a reminder of the chaos and destruction it may cause\, but also of the possibility of regeneration. By destabilizing all of these different layers\, Ouayda invites viewers to reimagine the city as a living\, breathing organism and to consider the potential upside of this plant invasion. Her secret garden is not so much an escape from reality as much as an invitation to reimagine what this reality can – or perhaps should – be\, amid the cracks and fractures of the present that we occupy. \nThe Secret Garden (2023) is being screened as part of This small parcel of earth\, a two-part program curated by Muriel N. Kahwagi. \nAccess to this screening is included with admission. This program is presented in conjunction with Entwined\, curated by Mona Filip. \nThe first work in this series is Christina Battle’s seeds are meant to disperse (2022)\, on view from December 6-31\, 2025\, Wednesday to Sunday\, 12-4 PM.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/nour-ouayda-the-secret-garden-2023/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 St SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Film,Non-Music Events
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