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WHISPERS FROM THE BLACK GODS

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They Are… The Black Gods: A spell of memory and magic that awakens roots, identity, and the ancestral power of Afro-Cuban heritage.

DEADLINE: October 26, 2025 - 12:30 am

EMI LAARA: LITTLE STORIES TO DREAM

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Emí Laará: Where Afro-Cuban identity, imagination, and magic come alive.

DEADLINE: October 25, 2025 - 2:25 pm

FOR THE BIG KID IN YOU

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Film, puppetry, and theatre that inspire us to dream and reflect on social justice, diversity, and transformation.

DEADLINE: October 24, 2025 - 2:30 pm

Book Celebration – Almost Loved

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Almost Loved, a poetry collection written by emerging poet, Alberta-based author Rena Joy, will be connecting with readers this October and November.

DEADLINE: November 28, 2025 - 3:10 pm

Submissions are Open for the Calgary Regional One Act Play Festival

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The Pumphouse Theatre has presented the Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival with the Alberta Drama Festival Association for over 30 years and we are excited to do so again!

DEADLINE: February 1, 2026 - 12:30 am

15th Annual Chrysalis Art Exhibit and Reception

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You’re invited to experience the creativity and talent of artists supported by Chrysalis at our 15th Annual Art Exhibition in Calgary.

DEADLINE: November 1, 2025 - 2:25 pm

Southern Accord Chorus presents On The Horizon - a musical journey in support of Bringing Hearts Home

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Join award winning Southern Accord Chorus for On The Horizon. Experience thirty a cappella voices in rich four-part harmony, sharing inspiring songs and heartwarming melodies for an important cause. Special Guests The Five Singing Guys.

DEADLINE: November 2, 2025 - 2:40 am

New Exhibition - Korean Stories: Rooted in Hanji", Eunju Park and ILang Song

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Gallery@501 is pleased to present Korean Stories: Rooted in Hanji, a new exhibition by Edmonton artists Eunju Park and ILang Song. The exhibit opens at Gallery@501 on September 7, 2025 and shows until October 22, 2025.

DEADLINE: October 22, 2025 - 2:32 pm

Puppet Power Conference 2025

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Puppet Power 2025 explores immigration through puppetry with talks, shows & workshops that inspire, inform & spark social change.

DEADLINE: October 18, 2025 - 5:59 am

NUOVA Vocal Arts - ENCORE! A Broadway Dinner Cabaret

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Join NUOVA Vocal Arts for a night of Broadway's best tunes, delicious Italian plates, and quality time with your friends & family