Workshop

Held in Calgary, Alberta, every August, When Words Collide is Canada’s largest multi-genre, writer/reader/fan/ festival. Meet artists and publishers of commercial and literary fiction, including genre, YA, children’s books, poetry, and more, from across Canada and the world.

A reader-and-writer festival downtown for anyone who wants a quieter, brainier weekend lane.

Held in Calgary, Alberta, every August, When Words Collide is Canada’s largest multi-genre, writer/reader/fan/ festival. Meet artists and publishers of commercial and literary fiction, including genre, YA, children’s books, poetry, and...

Blending ancient myth with a modern, folk- and jazz-inspired score, Hadestown: Teen Edition invites audiences into a haunting, hopeful world where love is tested, power is questioned, and belief can change everything.

How True is a True Story? Event Dates: Saturday, June 13, July 18 & Aug.

Get ready to experience the flavours of the Caribbean right here in Calgary! The Taste of CARIFEST Expo will be a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture, featuring a Food Wars Competition, the highly anticipated Carifest Band Launch,...

Chelsea Handler is a comedian, television host, and seven-time New York Times best-selling author whose humour and candour have established her as one of the most celebrated voices in entertainment and pop culture.

Chelsea Handler is a comedian, television host, and seven-time New York Times best-selling author whose humour and candour have established her as one of the most celebrated voices in entertainment and pop culture.

This all-ages, hands-on drop-in invites visitors to explore Acadian music traditions through fiddle-inspired sounds, group music-making, and the rhythmic pulse of spoon playing. Drop in and take part in lively, collaborative music-making that shows how rhythm, movement, and song bring people...

Join us for Tactical Days, The Military Museums’ premier summer event, taking place August 15–16. This high-energy weekend brings together local Calgary-area military units and first responders for an up-close look at the people, vehicles, and equipment...

In this experimental workshop, participants will explore how water, bleaching, and toning can transform cyanotype prints on paper. Moving beyond the traditional process, we will embrace unpredictability to create expressive and varied...

In this experimental workshop, participants will explore how water, bleaching, and toning can transform cyanotype prints on paper. Moving beyond the traditional process, we will embrace unpredictability to create expressive and varied results.

This workshop invites participants to reflect on what home means to them through painting. Each person will create a small wooden box inspired by a memory, a place, a feeling, or something important. Participants will be guided through...

START YOUR WEEK WITH SOMETHING UNEXPECTED. The Workshop is Calgary’s most dynamic Monday night comedy show — a curated open mic blending the polish of seasoned professionals with the raw energy of fresh new voices.

This workshop invites participants to reflect on what home means to them through painting. Each person will create a small wooden box inspired by a memory, a place, a feeling, or something important. Participants will be guided through simple painting techniques and supported in developing their...

The Rogers Charity Classic will host the greatest names in the game of golf in Calgary at the Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club, August 19-23, 2026. The field, which will consist of 78 stars on the PGA TOUR Champions, will compete for US $2.

Join us for a hands-on Copper Dog Tag Making Class that brings our arts community together through creativity and connection. In this welcoming workshop, you’ll design and stamp your own custom copper tags—perfect for pets, keychains, or meaningful...

Bhuwin — Live in Calgary Presented by Beacons ClubAn evening of Sufi storytelling, Punjabi and Rajasthani folk, and acoustic reinterpretations of the songs that shaped a generation. Singer-poet Bhuwin Returns with his signature Baithak format to Calgary—...

Join HOME Residency artists Jona Redwood and Yu Chen for an artist talk exploring identity, belonging, cultural memory, and the personal meanings carried through handcrafted objects and portraiture. Jona will share their practice creating dreamcatchers, jewelry, and interactive craft experiences as...

Join us for an in-depth look at Louis Riel’s Diary juxtaposed with David Garneau’s paintings. Aug 22 at 10:30am - 12pm Founders’ Gallery, The Military Museums 4520 Crowchild Trail SW The University of Calgary’s Libraries & Cultural Resources acquired one...

BottleRocket Class: Physical Improv Bootcamp • Date: Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 from 9am-4pm• Location: BonnyBoom Arts Uncommon• Ideal Class Size: 8-10Workshop DescriptionA one-day workshop covering the full range of physicality in improv! Whether you’re...

Relive a defining moment in Canadian music history with the CBC rebroadcast of 2016’s The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre. Captured live in Kingston, Ontario, this unforgettable performance marks the final tour appearance of The Tragically...

Step into the shadows for Echoes of the Batcave, a night dedicated to the music that defined goth culture and the artists carrying the torch today. Hosted by DJ Vesper Vixen, expect a carefully curated mix of classic 80s goth, darkwave, post-punk,...

Join us for an in-depth look at Louis Riel’s Diary juxtaposed with David Garneau’s paintings. Aug 22 at 10:30am – 12pm Founders’ Gallery, The Military Museums 4520 Crowchild Trail SW The University of Calgary’s Libraries & Cultural Resources acquired one of Louis...

Making butter is easier than you might think, and it’s more economical too! All you need is cream and a bit of patience—and honestly, you don’t even really need the patience.

This week-long course takes you through every step of making your own TV style, fur and fleece, hand & rod puppet from your own original design. From patterning to fabrication and finishing, this is an advanced and in depth course with the entire Puppet Stuff team of artists who will guide you...

Charles Haycock is a unique comedian in many ways. Whereas most good comics command an audience's attention by being larger than life, Charles drops all the pretense and offers a quirky, playful style that makes the crowd WANT to listen.

START YOUR WEEK WITH SOMETHING UNEXPECTED. The Workshop is Calgary’s most dynamic Monday night comedy show — a curated open mic blending the polish of seasoned professionals with the raw energy of fresh new voices.

Charles Haycock is a unique comedian in many ways. Whereas most good comics command an audience's attention by being larger than life, Charles drops all the pretense and offers a quirky, playful style that makes the crowd WANT to listen.

Charles Haycock is a unique comedian in many ways. Whereas most good comics command an audience's attention by being larger than life, Charles drops all the pretense and offers a quirky, playful style that makes the crowd WANT to listen.

New to Canada as a student? This workshop is designed just for you.

Coming back to university after a time away from studies brings its own unique mix of excitement and questions. Join Shawna Bava, Director, Centre for Career & Personal Development for a conversation about the common experiences mature students face when...

Coming back to university after a time away from studies brings its own unique mix of excitement and questions. Join Shawna Bava, Director, Centre for Career & Personal Development for a conversation about the common experiences mature students face when...

Join curator Dick Averns for a tour of the exhibitions David Garneau: Dark Chapters and Reading the Ruins

Explore stories carried by the rivers, rooted in the plants, and uncovered through archaeology. Learn how Indigenous Peoples, the original stewards of the land, lived and prospered at this important gathering place, and how the arrival of the North-West Mounted Police in 1875 changed...

David Garneau: Dark Chapters and Reading the Ruins comprises a pairing of exhibitions by Canadian Métis artist and scholar, David Garneau. Dark Chapters, curated by Arin Fay, uses metaphorical still life paintings to share the lived experience of contemporary Indigenous people contending with the...