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Foothills Bluegrass & Old Time present our annual Spring Square Dance!

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Come down to the Royal Canadian Legion No. 1 this spring and learn to do-si-do, allemande, and promenade, all taught on the spot - no experience needed!

DEADLINE: April 24, 2027 - 6:30 pm

Foothills Bluegrass & Old Time presents: The Unfaithful Servants with opener The Smoking Toad Revival

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Join us Friday, March 12, 2026. Doors open at 6:30PM, show starts at 7 pm.

DEADLINE: March 12, 2027 - 6:30 pm

Foothills Bluegrass & Old Time presents: Under the Rocks with opener The Haybelles

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Join us Saturday, December 12, 2026 for our annual Holiday Potluck and Concert!

DEADLINE: December 12, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Foothills Bluegrass & Old Time presents: McMillan's Camp Boys with opener Riss Fizzard

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Join us Saturday, November 21, 2026. Doors open at 6:30PM, show starts at 7 pm.

DEADLINE: November 21, 2026 - 6:30 pm

Live at The Carrot presents: Laurelle K

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Laurelle K blends folk, soul, and jazz into authentic original music. Catch her live at The Carrot on November 27, 2026 at 7 pm. All ages welcome!

DEADLINE: November 27, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Live at The Carrot presents: RiverCity Gypsies

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RiverCity Gypsies bring timeless classics, original songs, and rich harmonies to the stage. Catch them live at The Carrot November 20, 2026 at 7 pm.

DEADLINE: November 20, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Falling for the Arts at The GRAND

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This season, The GRAND invites audiences to expect the unexpected, with a lineup that spans nostalgic films, captivating dance performances, an interactive courtroom experience where you decide the verdict, a deep dive into cult psychology, and a vibrant Diwali celebration.

DEADLINE: November 28, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Beyond the Visual Archive: Calgary Cultural Practitioner Expands His Work Through Sound and Music

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Filipino-Canadian cultural preservation practitioner Rolando Jr. Pepano is extending his creative practice beyond historical visual reconstruction, exploring original songwriting and sound as additional ways to communicate identity, memory, migration, and human experience.

DEADLINE: November 29, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Little Elves

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Blending folk-inspired music, striking puppetry, and dark humour, Little Elves transforms a familiar legend into an unforgettable tale of resilience.

DEADLINE: November 7, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Songs for St. Cecilia

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The Calgary Bach Choir starts its 2026/27 season with a programme of glorious choral music, joined by special guests, the UCalgary Chorus.

DEADLINE: November 22, 2026 - 3:00 pm