Events

Drop-In Sketching: Living History

Thursday, August 20

5:30-7:30pm

Have you ever wished you could use the Royal Alberta Museum’s collections for sketching inspiration? Now’s your chance! 

This month they are shaking things up – this is no still life! History will come alive with costumed staff from the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village who will pose with historical objects from the museum’s collection. Bring lots of paper – they'll be doing lots of different poses! 

Drop-In Sketching is included with your Admission

As a Nigerian-born, Canadian-raised, only daughter of 4, this exhibition works to capture Chidera Uzoka’s journey of rediscovering her Nigerian roots. Many of the pieces are not only a celebration of the culture that she is slowly uncovering, but it is a juxtaposition of her experiences here versus her cultural heritage back home.

The exhibition will create a welcoming space for all attendees to enjoy and engage with the community. It will feature performances from other artists, interactive activities, as well as Nigerian cuisine!

Join us on July 18th for a free community celebration featuring the unveiling of four new murals by Harvey Nichol, Siwon Kang, David Park, and TWEAK.

Enjoy an evening of live music from DJs sleepy&small, DJ Sikwiddit, FRVNZ, and HAIZAY, along with food, drinks, and local vendors; Alcove Centre for the Arts and Like New Vintage. 

We hope you'll join us for an afternoon of art, music, and celebration.

Odd Objects: Things We Believe In
Artist Panel Discussion
July 16, 2026
6pm-7:30pm
Bighorn Library
2 Heart Mountain Drive, Exshaw, AB T0L 0C0

Beneath the Petals is a meditation on emergence, reconstruction, and quiet joy. Inspired by the luminous interiors of flowers, the soft glow of spring sunlight, and gentle rain showers, this collection explores the beauty that reveals itself when we slow down and notice.

Arts on the Ave and Kaleido are excited to present the 21st annual Kaleido Family Arts Festival!

Kaleido is a delightfully vibrant, distinctly dynamic, radically open celebration of the arts, in all shapes and forms, transforming 118th Avenue between 90th and 95th Streets. This year's theme is Hearts Full of Gusto! Celebrate 21 years of artistic expression in an accessible environment built out of love in the heart of the Alberta Avenue Arts District.

With special curation by The Music Mile, containR Fest presents Natalie Inga. Natalie and her band create a dynamic live experience that moves seamlessly between intimacy and intensity, drawing listeners in with rich vocals and thoughtful, mood-driven arrangements.
With both power and vulnerability, Natalie explores the struggles of self-awareness in a cynical world. This YYC Music Award-nominated songwriter draws on elements of R&B, Rock, and Pop, allowing her to express herself beyond the limits of traditional Folk music.
 

Please join us at the launch party to celebrate the release of Rhonda Webster’s debut book Please Stay with Me! This visually striking book is illustrated by Webster’s daughter-in-law and is a portrait of bipolar disorder, told from the dual perspectives of mother and daughter as they walk side-by-side through this devastating illness.