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Saturday, February 11th

Lectures & Workshops

Intro to Great Photography and Easy Photo Editing with Julie Vincent

9am-5pm, $95. www.bowvalleycollege.ca
February 11, 2012

Sports

Flames vs. Canucks

8pm, TM
Scotiabank Saddledome February 11, 2012

Calgary Canucks vs. Grande Prairie Storm

7:30pm, $13/$6
Max Bell Centre February 11, 2012

Special Events

Chestermere Ducks Unlimited Fundraising Event

5:30pm, slient & live auctions, raffle and dinner. 403-273-8778 for tickets & info
Chestermere Regional Rec Centre February 11, 2012

SCHMANCY - Glenbow Museum Fundraiser

an evening of art, entertainment, music, cuisine & cocktails, with guest Jian Ghomeshi on "Why Pop Culture Matters" 6-7pm, music by The Real Deal, Art Park exhibition, DJ, dancing and more. $160/$140/$90, www.glenbow.org
Glenbow Museum February 11, 2012

The Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race

over 400 university students from across the country will land in Calgary to compete in a challenge to build a toboggan, 300lbs or less with running surfaces of concrete. Technical Exhibition will take place Feb 10 in MacHall, U of C, with Race Day on Feb 11. www.gnctr2012.com
Canada Olympic Park February 11, 2012

International Gala Night "The Philippines"

dinner 6:30pm, Filipino cuisine, entertainment, games, silent auction & more. $30/$20 available at St. John the Evangelist Parish office
Beddington Heights Community Centre February 11, 2012

Calgary Food Blogger Bake Sale

10am-5:30pm, Casel Marche, 2503-17 Ave SW
February 11, 2012

Annual Bleeding Heart Liberatl Ball

Calgary East Federal Liberal Association with speaker MLA Hugh MacDonald. 8pm, $150 at 403-719-6253
Fort Calgary February 11, 2012

"The Love Meltdown" Valentine's Soiree & official INLAYERS after party

doors 9:30pm with performances by Jocelyn Alice & Lisa Jacobs, DJs Fatrok & That's Deep. www.thelovemeltdown.zoobis.com. Anthill Bldg, 148 - 10 St NW
February 11, 2012

Cowtown Cabaret

7:30pm, $45/$40. www.cowtownoperacompany.com
Heritage Park February 11, 2012

Ongoing

Special Events

This Is My City Festival

an interdisciplinary festival of art from the margins. thisismycitycalgary.ca
January 10 - May 3, 2012

The Calgary Boat & Sportsmen's Show

$13/$9/$8, www.calgaryboatandsportshow.ca
BMO Centre February 9 - 12, 2012

Recurring Saturday, February 11th

Special Events

Carly's Angels

female impersonators, $48, 9pm
Every: Saturday at Lolita's Lounge

Upcoming

Lectures & Workshops

Conversation Cafe

civil discourse on current topics, 1:30-3pm. www.conversationcafe.org
Caffe Crema February 13, 2012

In Residence: Shane Koyczan "On Love"

7-8:30pm, 403-268-4110 for tickets
Glenbow Museum February 14, 2012

PechaKucha Night

featuring Cara Anderson, Myke Atkinson, Jim Button, Angela Dione & Angela Gurra, Natalie & Dale, Bradley Walker and more. 7pm, tickets at door or PKN11.Eventbrite.com
Plaza Theatre February 14, 2012

The Sweet and Sticky for Valentines' Day presented by Bin 905

sweet wine tasting, 7pm $65. www.bin905.com
February 15, 2012

They Have a Name - Human Trafficking event

7-9pm with reading of "She Has A Name" presented by Burnt Thicket Theatre. EC 1050, Roderick Mah Centre
Mount Royal University February 16, 2012

David L. Miller "On Archetypal Imagery Happy Ending & The Death of the Clown!"

7:30pm, www.calgaryjungsociety.org
Parkdale United Church February 17, 2012

David L. Miller "On Archetypal Imagery Happy Ending & The Death of the Clown!"

7:30pm, www.calgaryjungsociety.org
Parkdale United Church February 18, 2012

The Mystery of Black Holes with Phil Langill

8-11pm, $20 per car or $10 per person
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory February 18, 2012

"How Identity Shapes Our Views of Calgary and Canada' with Dr. Bob Oxoby

noon
Unitarian Church of Calgary February 19, 2012

Ron Wilburn on "Can we live with relativism?"

presented by the Apeiron Society for the Practice of Philosophy. 7:30pm, $10/free members. www.ApeironSociety.org.
Scandinavian Centre February 21, 2012

Big Rock Brewing Workshops

6-9pm, $89.95 plus gst, register at 403-268-8500. www.HeritagePark.ca
Heritage Park February 23, 2012

Lawrence Krauss on "A Universe From Nothing"

7:30pm, $20. ST140
University of Calgary February 23, 2012

Prof. Lawrence Krauss on "A Universe From Nothing"

7:30pm, $20/$10 for "Friends of the Centre," $15 students. Centre For Inquiry, www.cficanada.ca/events
February 23, 2012

The Ecology of Urban Coyotes with Alessandro Massolo

7-8pm, $5 non-members, free for members. www.friendsoffishcreek.org
Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre February 23, 2012

Stacey Toews on Fair Trade Coffee

7:30-9pm
Parkdale United Church February 24, 2012

The Way of the Shaman: Basic Workshop

Shamanic Journeying, Power & Healing. 9am-5pm, register at www.shamanism.org. Springbank Equestrian Centre, register by Feb 3.
February 25 - 26, 2012

On Common Ground: Conversations About Our City with Louise Gallagher, Mac Ciesielski, Rosemary Griebel & George Webber

"A Matter of Trust" 1:30-4pm. www.thisismycitycalgary.ca
Calgary Public Library - Central Branch February 25, 2012

Finding Our Faults, Purifying our Negativity Meditation Day Course

10am-4pm, 403-454-7595 or www.MeditationAlberta.org
Akshobya Centre February 25, 2012

Editing Film and Video with Final Cut Pro with Ken Filywich

10am-5pm, $135/$180. Enroll at www.csif.org
Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers February 25 - 26, 2012

Urban Exposure Photography Workshop with David Duncan

1-4pm, $50/$35 AGC members, students & seniors. 403-770-1358 to register
Art Gallery of Calgary February 25, 2012

Conversation Cafe

civil discourse on current topics, 1:30-3pm. www.conversationcafe.org
Caffe Crema February 27, 2012

Andrew Nikiforuk with "The Wildest Creature in the Woods: The Pine Beetle"

7pm, $5/$1 at www.AlbertaWilderness.ca/events
Alberta Wilderness Association February 28, 2012

Why We Need a Guaranteed Annual Income in Canada workshop with Kelly Ernst

6:30pm, Common Room
Old YMCA February 28, 2012

Water & Imagination: Our Human Expression presented by Waterlution

6-8:30pm, engage your imagination and contribute to water-focused public art initiatives through a designe charrette process. Register at www.waterlution.org/hubs/ab. Calgary Water Centre
February 28, 2012

Big Rock University Lecture Series - "The Wealth of Indian Nations" with Tom Flanagan

www.bigrockbeer.com
Big Rock Grill February 29, 2012

Adult Art Classes in Pencil, Sketching, Watercolours & Pastels

with Norene Procter, www.sixfootsilks.com. $210 for 8 classes, register at 403-242-6102. Richmond/Knob Hill Community Association
March 2 - May 11, 2012

Progress Not Prisons - national drug policy reform conference on harm reduction, safer drug use and more

pay what you can, register or info at www.cssdp.org
University of Calgary March 2 - 4, 2012

Colony Collapse Disorder or Human Collapse Disorder?

challenges facing honeybee populations locally and globally. 7-9pm, $15/$20 at door, www.backyardbees.ca/courses. Canoe Club
March 3, 2012

Breaking Bread to Educate Women in Afghanistan

a fundraiser featuring human rights activist and author Sally Armstrong, 6-9:30pm. $85/$30 at 403-244-5625 or email accounting@CW4WAfghan.ca to reserve
Silver Springs Community Centre March 3, 2012

ADD/AD HD - What is it?

12th Biennial CHADD ADHD Conference, 8:30am-4pm, $60/$85 non-members. www.chaddcanada.com/conference
MacEwan Ballroom March 3, 2012

The Boiling Frog Dilemma: Saving Canada's Economy in the 21st Century with Todd Hirsch

6:30pm, 403-278-5214 or www.cfuw.ucalgary.ca
Grace Presbyterian Church March 5, 2012

Frank Stahnisch on "Research Interest 'versus' Patient Autonomy - Conflicting Tensions in the History of Brain Stimulation Approaches"

presented by the Apeiron Society for the Practice of Philosophy. 7:30pm, $10/free members. www.ApeironSociety.org.
Scandinavian Centre March 6, 2012

Civil Liberties and Policing: A Conversation with Calgary's Chief of Police, Rick Hanson

6-8pm, rsvp to: secretary@rmcla.ca
Kahanoff Conference Centre March 6, 2012

Living with Living Wage: A 'Happily Ever After' Story

6-7pm with Bruce Martin, Lindsay Ross & Barbara MacLean-Stollery. rsvp to: www.livingwageevent.eventbrite.com
Global Business Centre March 6, 2012

Big Rock Brewing Workshops

6-9pm, $89.95 plus gst, register at 403-268-8500. www.HeritagePark.ca
Heritage Park March 8, 2012

Visiting Artist Talk - BBB Johannes Deimling

2:30pm, Stanford Perrott Lecture Theatre
Alberta College of Art & Design March 8, 2012

Calgary Jung Society presents Judith Slimmon with "I Saw a Whooping Crane, Crowned in Crimson"

7:30pm, www.calgaryjungsociety.org
Parkdale United Church March 9, 2012

Glen Campbell with "Louis Riel: the man and his poetry"

6pm, www.afcalgary.ca
Alliance Francaise of Calgary March 9, 2012

Visiting Artist Talk - Sharon Stevens

3-4pm, Stanford Perrot Lecture Theatre
Alberta College of Art & Design March 9, 2012

Conversation Cafe

civil discourse on current topics, 1:30-3pm. www.conversationcafe.org
Caffe Crema March 12, 2012

A Camera, Two Kids, and a Camel! with Annie Griffiths

7pm, $19.99-$49.99. www.epcorcentre.org
Jack Singer Concert Hall March 13, 2012

Billy Collins presented by The Calgary Distinguished Writers Program

free reading & lecture 7:30pm, ucalgary.ca
MacEwan Ballroom March 14, 2012

Unlock the Design Potential in Your House - a Slow Home Studio presentation

with John Brown and Matthew North, 7:30pm. Free admission. www.slowhomestudio.com
Pages on Kensington March 15, 2012

Art + Design Now - Sustainable Design panel

7pm, Stanford Perrott Lecture Theatre
Alberta College of Art & Design March 15, 2012

Become a Friend of the World with Gen Kelsang Dema

10am-4pm, $50/$15, 403-454-7595 for info
Akshobya Centre March 17, 2012

Social Justice Encounter 2012: Love, Hope and OPtimism

includes presentation of the Legacy of Social Justice Awards, panel discussion "Social Movements: Occupy Calgary and Beyond" and more. 9am-4pm, www.ucalgary.ca/socialjustice/ for program details
Calgary Public Library - Central Branch March 17, 2012

Water & the Higher Source: Connecting to the Sacred

with Blackfoot Elder Casey Eaglespeaker and Waterlution facilitators, 1-4pm. Spriitwood Retreat Centre, Priddis. www.waterlution.org
March 17, 2012

Yves Engler presents Canada's Foreign Policy: History and Current Options

7pm. Cambrian Heights Community Centre
March 17, 2012

"Going Wild with Brian Keating" presented by CMH

a family-friendly journey into some of the planets' best wilderness locations, 2:30-5pm. $20/$10 at www.briankeating.eventbrite.com
TELUS Spark March 18, 2012

We Are Now on the Road of Perpetual Warfare - A Public Forum

speaker Dr. Arthur Clark, noon
Unitarian Church of Calgary March 18, 2012

Ewa Smithwick on "Ethics and Art"

presented by the Apeiron Society for the Practice of Philosophy. 7:30pm, $10/free members. www.ApeironSociety.org.
Scandinavian Centre March 20, 2012

Jean-Michel Dijan on the contribution of politician to the preservation of the French language

5:30pm, www.afcalgary.ca
Alliance Francaise of Calgary March 20, 2012

Jean-Michel Dijan on the contribution of politicians to the preservation of the french language

403-245-5662 or www.afcalgary.ca
Alliance Francaise of Calgary March 20, 2012

Tomson Highway presented by the Students' Association of MRU

noon, Wyckham House. www.samru.ca
Mount Royal University March 21, 2012

Penguins and other wildlife of the Falklands, South Georgia, the South Shetlands and the Antarctic Peninsula with Val Scholefield

7:30pm, free admission. www.naturecalgary.com
Fort Calgary March 21, 2012

Big Rock University Lecture Series - "Grilled Pollock: Theatre Legend Sharon Pollock on the Hot Seat" with Patrick Finn & Sharon Pollock

www.bigrockbeer.com/events
Big Rock Grill March 21, 2012

Dianne Buckner (Dragon's Den) with her Top Ten Business Tips presented by the Canadian Youth Business Foundation

6-8pm, free event but pre-registration is required at www.cybf.ca/events/ab/
MacEwan Hall March 22, 2012

Friends of Fish Creek 2012 Speaker Series - The Life of a Butterfly with Lindsay Watkinson

7-8pm, register at 403-238-3841 or www.friendsoffishcreek.org
Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre March 22, 2012

Learn to Meditate

10am-1pm, $25. www.meditationalberta.org, 403-454-7595
Akshobya Centre March 24, 2012

The Bow Djangos - Gypsy Jazz Guitar Workshop

4:30pm with Phill West. $15, pre-register at 668-4151
Bignote Music March 25, 2012

Conversation Cafe

civil discourse on current topics, 1:30-3pm. www.conversationcafe.org
Caffe Crema March 26, 2012

Buddhist Basics by Julianne Ferenczy-Sturiale

Mon - Emotions from the Buddhist Perspective, Tue - Handling Hindrances on the Way. 7:30pm, www.diamondway.org/calgary
Elboya Community Centre March 26 - 27, 2012

The Sharon Pollock International Symposium

the U of C, the professional theatre community, artists and academics from across Canada and around the world come together for a conference and set of performances focusing on the work of Sharon Pollock. www.cvent.com/d/qcq8yr
University of Calgary March 29 - April 1, 2012

Guy Corneau "To Live Again! & Living Healthy" presented by the Calgary Jung Society

7:30pm, www.calgaryjungsociety.org
Parkdale United Church March 30, 2012

An Introduction to Oriental Rugs with Yousaf Chaman

7pm, 403-255-0553 or www.tenthousandvillages.ca to register
Ten Thousand Villages March 30, 2012

Guy Corneau "To Live Again! & Living Healthy" presented by the Calgary Jung Society

7:30pm, www.calgaryjungsociety.org
Parkdale United Church March 31, 2012

On Common Ground: Conversations About Our City

"Urban Witness" - public discussion and debate among artists, community builders, cultural thinkers and the general public. 1:30-4pm, www.thisismycitycalgary.ca
Calgary Public Library - Central Branch March 31, 2012

The Impact of Addiction and Family: A Personal Narrative with Jackie Smith

6:30pm, 403-278-5214 or www.cfuw.ucalgary.ca
Grace Presbyterian Church April 2, 2012

Friends of Fish Creek Spring Birding Course

Mon-Thur 9:15am, Sat & Sun 9am, Sun 1:30pm. www.friendsoffishcreek.org
Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre April 2 - 17, 2012

Garth Mihalceon on "Ethics & Technology"

presented by the Apeiron Society for the Practice of Philosophy. 7:30pm, $10/free members. www.ApeironSociety.org.
Scandinavian Centre April 3, 2012

Gwynne Dyer on "The Triumph of Non-Violence" presented by the Students' Association of MRU

noon, Wyckham House. www.samru.ca
Mount Royal University April 4, 2012

Big Rock University Lecture Series - Rivers of Fury, Races to Glory with George Colpitts, Dept of HIstory

www.bigrockbeer.com/events
Big Rock Grill April 4, 2012

Conversation Cafe

civil discourse on current topics, 1:30-3pm. www.conversationcafe.org
Caffe Crema April 9, 2012

Spring Soirée

presented by Calgary Association of Freelance Editors, 7pm-midnight, $15/$20 calgaryeditors.com/events
Commonwealth Bar & Stage April 10, 2012

"Chateaubriand et l'esprit des Lumieres"

4:30pm, Craigie Hall C301
University of Calgary April 10, 2012

Youth in Revolt: Coming of Age in an Era of Savage Inequality with Dr. Henry Giroux

7pm, register at www.werklundcongress.weebly.com
University of Calgary April 11, 2012

Socially Responsible Investing - How to align your money with your values

6:30pm, free, hosted by Engineers Without Borders. MEC Community Room, 830-10 Ave SW. calgary.ewb.ca
April 12, 2012

Big Rock Brewing Workshops

6-9pm, $89.95 plus gst, register at 403-268-8500. www.HeritagePark.ca
Heritage Park April 12, 2012

Military Museums Spring Lecture Series

Canadians Aboard the Titanic by Norman Leach. $10, cocktail reception 6:30, lecture 7:30. RSVP: rsvp@themilitarymuseums.ca
Military Museums April 12, 2012

Long & McQuade Drum Clinic with Will Calhoun

7pm
Cantos Music Foundation April 12, 2012

Can Peace Be Green? Using Nonviolence to Support the Earth

sponsored by Project Ploughshares, April 13 7-9pm, April 14 9am-3:45pm
Parkdale United Church April 13, 2012

Sara Ludy - Visiting Artist Talk

2pm, ACAD Rm #595
Alberta College of Art & Design April 13, 2012

Nicolas Sassoon - Visiting Artist Talk

3pm, ACAD Room #595
Alberta College of Art & Design April 13, 2012

Journee d'etude Rousseau 2012 Colloquium

9am-4:30pm, Moot Court EA 1031
Mount Royal University April 14, 2012

Can Peace Be Green? Using Nonviolence to Support the Earth

sponsored by Project Ploughshares, April 13 7-9pm, April 14 9am-3:45pm
Parkdale United Church April 14, 2012

Taxation for Artists with Roger Thomson

1pm, Stanford Perrott Lecture Theatre
Alberta College of Art & Design April 14, 2012

Heat the Floor - dance workshop with Kristy Anthony and Melanie Haywood

3:30-7pm, 403-245-3533 to register
Decidedly Jazz Danceworks April 14, 2012

Interviewing Killers: What Motivates People to Join Deadly Groups? - public forum

with Dr. Robert Barrett, noon
Unitarian Church of Calgary April 15, 2012

The Writer's Midwife Writing Group

with Samantha Baldwin & Marsha Anderson, www.writingmidwifery.com
Pages on Kensington April 16 - May 28, 2012

Dating After Divorce seminar with Elizabeth MacInnis

7-9pm, $15. resolvelegalgroup.com/seminars. Ramada Hotel, 8th Ave SW
April 17, 2012

Five weeks in Peru with John Bargman and Ena Spalding

7:30pm, free. www.naturecalgary.com
Fort Calgary April 18, 2012

John Ralston Saul with Making Shift Happen: Mobilizing the Power of the Public

presented by The Arusha Centre, 7pm. $20 at primeboxoffice.com, Pages & Arusha
Knox United Church April 18, 2012

How Can it be Fair? When dance and corporate law collide

5:30-7pm with speaker Dr. Janis Sarra & choreographer Gail Lotenberg, LINK Dance. Register at fairnessdance@gmail.com
Skew Gallery April 18, 2012

Malcolm Mooney art and music talk

Heritage Posters and Music April 19, 2012

Introduction to Cohousing: Living in Community

7-8:30pm, free presentation
Unitarian Church of Calgary April 20, 2012

Massive Wood Symposium

- Achieve New Heights With Wood. Hosting experts from the UK & Canada - register at shop.cwc.ca
TELUS Convention Centre April 20, 2012

Heart of Wisdom presented by Akshobya Kadampa Buddhist Centre

10am-4:30pm with Gen Kelsang Dema. $50, 403-454-7595 or meditationalberta.org
Akshobya Centre April 21, 2012

Our Blue Earth: Tapping in to Local Leadership presented by Waterlution

4-6:30pm, pay-what-you-can, suggested donation $10, children under 12 free. www.waterlutoiin.org/hubs/ab to register
Plaza Theatre April 22, 2012

Conversation Cafe

civil discourse on current topics, 1:30-3pm. www.conversationcafe.org
Caffe Crema April 23, 2012

Science Cafe - Hacking & Cracking

how safe are your computer systems? Presented by Telus Spark, sparkscience.ca
Ironwood Stage & Grill April 24, 2012

The 'Alberta Mistresses' Lecture with Mary-Beth Laviolette

7pm, reception to follow. youraga.ca
Engineered Air Theatre April 25, 2012

Being There - On Expedition with National Geographic with photographer Mattias Klum

7pm, $49.99/$29.99/$19.99 at epcorcentre.org
Jack Singer Concert Hall April 25, 2012

Ring of Fire: Canadians in the Pacific in the Second World War with Rory Cory

themilitarymuseums.ca
Military Museums April 26, 2012

Sacred Commerce Workshop

intro night April 26, 6:30pm Workshop April 28-29 from 10am-6pm. http://sacred-calgary.eventbrite.com/?ebtv=C. Calgary Canoe Club
April 26 - 29, 2012

Big Rock Brewing Workshops

6-9pm, $89.95 plus gst, register at 403-268-8500. www.HeritagePark.ca
Heritage Park April 26, 2012

Follow The Yellow Fish Road

presented by Lynn Robb, Director of Conservation Education, Trout Unlimited. Free for members/$5 non-members. 7-8pm
Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre April 26, 2012

Buddhism in the West with Jim Macur

$10 suggested donation, www.diamondway.org/calgary
Elboya Community Centre April 27, 2012

Learn to Meditate presented by Akshobya Kadampa Buddhist Centre

1-4pm, $25. 403-454-7595 or meditationalberta.org
Akshobya Centre April 28, 2012

Tracking the Golden Eagle with Peter Sherrington

7pm, $5/$1 at 1-866-313-0713 or www.AlbertaWilderness.ca
Alberta Wilderness Association May 1, 2012

Tracking the Golden Eagle with Peter Sherrington

AWA, 7pm. $5/$1 at 1-866-313-0713, albertawilderness.ca/events
Alberta Wilderness Association May 1, 2012

James Hill Ukelele Workshops

#1, Advanced beginner at 6pm, #2, Advanced at 8pm. $35/$50, bignotemusic.net
Bignote Music May 2, 2012

Astronomy Night - Saturn, the Ringworld

6-9pm, sparkscience.ca/events/astronomy
TELUS Spark May 3, 2012

Michael Conforti on "Dream Imagery Language of the Self & Dreams: Learning to Translate the Soul's Wisdom"

presented by the Calgary Jung Society, 7:30pm. www.calgaryjungsociety.org
Parkdale United Church May 4, 2012

Forum - Child and Family Wellness Issues presented by the Muslim Families Network Society

forum 7-9:30pm May 4, workshops 10:30am-5:30pm May 5, "Keys to a successful marriage" workshop May 6. www.muslimfamiliesnetwork.com. Genesis Centre
May 4 - 6, 2012

Dr. Ilan Pappe on "The False Paradigm of Peace: Revisiting the Palestinian Question"

7:30pm, Rm ICT 102. $15/$10 students with ID. calgary.justiceforpalestinians@gmail.com for info
University of Calgary May 4, 2012

Introduction to Cohousing: Living in Community

free presentation, 7-8:30pm
Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Centre May 4, 2012

Michael Conforti on "Dream Imagery Language of the Self & Dreams: Learning to Translate the Soul's Wisdom"

presented by the Calgary Jung Society, 7:30pm. www.calgaryjungsociety.org
Parkdale United Church May 5, 2012

Discover Calgary's Lutheran Heritage with Harry Sanders

$25, lcm.ucalgary@gmail.com for tickets & info
May 5, 2012

The Intricate Word with John King of U of C Press

an evening of technical brilliance demonstrating how to employ macros and wildcard searches to improve use of Microsoft Word. 7-9pm, Taylor Family Digital Library, main floor. $5, free for CAFE members. Register at www.calgaryeditors.com/events
University of Calgary May 8, 2012

Introduction to Buddhism with John Masciocchi

7:30pm, suggested donation $10. www.diamondway.org/calgary
Elboya Community Centre May 9, 2012

The Vimy Pilgrimage by Norman Christie

themilitarymuseums.ca
Military Museums May 10, 2012

Alfie Kohn on "The Homework Myth: Why Our Kids Get Too Much of a Bad Thing"

7pm, MFH 162. $35 t www.ticketweb.ca
University of Calgary May 10, 2012

James Austin hosts Brass Masterclass

1-3:30pm, Rm G2195 Ambrose University College, $25 to participate, $5 to audit. www.Altiusbrass.com
May 12, 2012

Joan Donaldson-Yarmey on "Backroads of Southern Alberta"

12-12:45pm
Calgary Public Library - Central Branch May 14, 2012

Conversation Cafe

civil discourse on current topics, 1:30-3pm. www.conversationcafe.org
Caffe Crema May 14, 2012

Environment, Genes, and Gut Diseases: The Paradox of Prosperity with Drs. Barry Borman, Gil Kaplan, Karen Maden & Keith Sharkey

5:30-7:30pm, 2nd Flr. Free event, rsvp to ehrg@ucalgary.ca 403-210-6935
The Libertine Public House May 16, 2012

Carols Barrioneuvo & Mayte Valdes presented by the Epicurean Tango Society

epicurentangosociety.blogspot.ca
May 17 - 20, 2012

Science Cafe - Sea Sick

are we killing the oceans? sparkscience.ca
Ironwood Stage & Grill May 22, 2012

Big Rock Brewing Workshops

6-9pm, $89.95 plus gst, register at 403-268-8500. www.HeritagePark.ca
Heritage Park May 24, 2012

Oliver Jones Piano Master Class

6:30pm, $50
National Music Centre May 24, 2012

The Resurrection in Art and Liturgy: A Renewal in Sacred Art with Martinho Isidro Correia

7:30pm, McGivney Hall. 403-531-9130 or www.stmu.ca
St. Mary's University College May 24, 2012

Canaries in the Creek with Brian Meagher

7-8pm, 403-238-3841 to register
Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre May 24, 2012

Moving On After Separation or Divorce seminar presented by Resolve Legal Group

7-9pm, $15 at 403-229-2364. Ramada Hotel downtown, resolvelegalgruop.com/seminars.html
May 24, 2012

TEDxYYC 2012 speaker series with Sir Nicholas Kenyon, Dr. Breanne Everett & Raffi Cavoukian

apply to attend at TEDxYYC.com beginning March 1
TELUS Spark May 25, 2012

Piano Masters Summit with Oliver Jones & Vijay Iyer

10-11:30am
National Music Centre May 26, 2012

National Jazz Summit Weekend Workshops

with Oliver Jones, Vijay Iyer, Dean McNeill, John McCaslin, Anna-Lisa Kirby and more. nmc.ca
National Music Centre May 26, 2012

Conversation Cafe

civil discourse on current topics, 1:30-3pm. www.conversationcafe.org
Caffe Crema May 28, 2012

Micheal Lewis and "The Resilience Imperative"

6pm
John Dutton Theatre May 29, 2012

Big Rock Brewing Workshops

6-9pm, $89.95 plus gst, register at 403-268-8500. www.HeritagePark.ca
Heritage Park June 7, 2012

Astronomy Night - The Sun

10pm, all ages. www.sparkscience.ca/events/astronomy
TELUS Spark June 7, 2012

When Will We Find ET? presented by Canadian Astronomical Society

with Seth Shostak, 7pm. Free admission. Murray Fraser Hall, Rm 162
University of Calgary June 7, 2012

Conversation Cafe

civil discourse on current topics, 1:30-3pm. www.conversationcafe.org
Caffe Crema June 11, 2012

Adults Only Night - DIY Biology

6-10pm, must be 18+. sparkscience.ca/events/adults-only-nights/
TELUS Spark June 14, 2012

Big Rock Brewing Workshops

6-9pm, $89.95 plus gst, register at 403-268-8500. www.HeritagePark.ca
Heritage Park June 21, 2012

Conversation Cafe

civil discourse on current topics, 1:30-3pm. www.conversationcafe.org
Caffe Crema June 25, 2012

Conversation Cafe

civil discourse on current topics, 1:30-3pm. www.conversationcafe.org
Caffe Crema July 9, 2012

Conversation Cafe

civil discourse on current topics, 1:30-3pm. www.conversationcafe.org
Caffe Crema July 23, 2012

Conversation Cafe

civil discourse on current topics, 1:30-3pm. www.conversationcafe.org
Caffe Crema August 13, 2012

Conversation Cafe

civil discourse on current topics, 1:30-3pm. www.conversationcafe.org
Caffe Crema August 27, 2012

Conversation Cafe

civil discourse on current topics, 1:30-3pm. www.conversationcafe.org
Caffe Crema September 10, 2012

Sports

Flames vs. Maple Leafs

7pm, TM
Scotiabank Saddledome February 14, 2012

Roughnecks vs. Edmonton

7pm, TM
Scotiabank Saddledome February 18, 2012

Flames vs. Oilers

7pm, TM
Scotiabank Saddledome February 21, 2012

Flames vs. Coyotes

7pm, TM
Scotiabank Saddledome February 23, 2012

Flames vs. Flyers

8pm, TM
Scotiabank Saddledome February 25, 2012

Flames vs. Blues

7pm, TM
Scotiabank Saddledome February 27, 2012

Roughnecks vs. Minnesota

7pm, TM
Scotiabank Saddledome March 3, 2012

Roughnecks vs. Minnesota

TM
Scotiabank Saddledome March 3, 2012

Flames vs. Stars

4pm, TM
Scotiabank Saddledome March 4, 2012

Flames vs. Canadiens

7pm, TM
Scotiabank Saddledome March 6, 2012

Flames vs. Jets

7pm, TM
Scotiabank Saddledome March 9, 2012

Roughnecks vs. Edmonton

TM
Scotiabank Saddledome March 10, 2012

Roughnecks vs. Edmonton

7pm, TM
Scotiabank Saddledome March 10, 2012

Flames vs. Sharks

7:30pm, TM
Scotiabank Saddledome March 13, 2012

Flames vs. Coyotes

7pm, TM
Scotiabank Saddledome March 15, 2012

UofC Dinos host the 2012 CIS Women's Basketball Final 8

tickets $15/$10 at door, check website for schedule www.english.cis-sic.ca/championships/wbkb/index
University of Calgary March 17 - 19, 2012

Flames vs. Blue Jackets

6pm, TM
Scotiabank Saddledome March 18, 2012

Roughnecks vs. Buffalo

TM
Scotiabank Saddledome March 24, 2012

Roughnecks vs. Buffalo

7pm, TM
Scotiabank Saddledome March 24, 2012

Flames vs. Stars

7pm, TM
Scotiabank Saddledome March 26, 2012

Flames vs. Kings

7:30pm, TM
Scotiabank Saddledome March 28, 2012

Flames vs. Avalanche

7pm, TM
Scotiabank Saddledome March 31, 2012

Roughnecks vs. Washington

TM
Scotiabank Saddledome March 31, 2012

Roughnecks vs. Washington

7pm, TM
Scotiabank Saddledome March 31, 2012

Flames vs. Canucks

7pm, TM
Scotiabank Saddledome April 5, 2012

Roughnecks vs. Rochester

TM
Scotiabank Saddledome April 6, 2012

Roughnecks vs. Rochester

7pm, TM
Scotiabank Saddledome April 6, 2012

Flames vs. Ducks

2pm, TM
Scotiabank Saddledome April 7, 2012

Flat Track Fever - Innaugural Alberta Invitational Roller Derby Tournament

www.flattrackfever.chinookcity.ca
Olympic Oval April 13 - 15, 2012

Flat Track Fever

Roller derby tournament, $15-$30
Olympic Oval April 13 - 15, 2012

Prairie Wrestling Alliance presents Apocalypse

Prairie Wrestling Alliance presents an apocalyptic wrestling event at Century Casino
Century Casino Calgary April 20, 2012

Challenger 5 - "No Mercy" International Muay Thai Gala

7pm, 403-244-8424
Bowness Sportplex May 25, 2012

Calgary Stampeders vs. Edmonton

7pm, stampeders.com
McMahon Stadium June 15, 2012

Stampeders vs. Montreal

5pm, stampeders.com
McMahon Stadium July 1, 2012

Stampeders vs. Saskatchewan

7pm, stampeders.com
McMahon Stadium July 19, 2012

Stampeders vs. BC

7pm, stampeders.com
McMahon Stadium July 28, 2012

Stampeders vs. Toronto

5pm, stampeders.com
McMahon Stadium August 18, 2012

Special Events

Cowtown Cabaret

7:30pm, $45/$40. www.cowtownoperacompany.com
Heritage Park February 12, 2012

Clear Sky month-long Insight retreat with Achariya Doug Duncan

cara@clearskycentre.org to register. www.clearskycentre.org
February 13 - March 12, 2012

A Notable Celebration - Valentine's Day Alternative that Impacts your Community

with dinner, music by Deanne matley, silent auction and more. 403-992-4732 for tickets & info
Notable February 13, 2012

The Harvest: A Celebration of Black Culture & Art presented by Ellipsis TreeCollective

indulge in a variety of workshops including Caribbean and African dance, Djembe drum & spoken word. Feb 19 performance, workshops $10 at Pages on Kensington, www.ellipsistree.ca for details
February 13 - 17, 2012

Cowtown Cabaret

7:30pm, $45/$40. www.cowtownoperacompany.com
Heritage Park February 14, 2012

The Cinnamon Heartbreak Cabaret: A Valentine's Burlesque Extravaganza presented by Theatre Encounter

with Laila Kaushik, The Rhinestone Affair & Acid Jac. Doors 6pm, performance at 8:30pm, $17/$15 at door or at cinnamonheartbreakcabaret.eventbrite.com
The Blues Can February 14, 2012

Celebrate Free Fishing Weekend at Bow Habitat Station

11am-3pm free outdoor family fun with snowshoeing, fishing games & demos, 403-297-6561
February 18, 2012

Navigating a New World - The Seed Event

featuring Deepak Chopra, Gerald Celente, David Wolfe, Sequoyah Trueblood, Adam Dreamhealer, Hon. Manmeet Bhullar, Elisabeth Fayt & Ånne-marie Collette. $129/$119, 10am-10pm, www.seedevent.org
TELUS Convention Centre February 19, 2012

The Bobby Kork Orchestra & Kabuki Guns Burlesque

7pm-12midnight
The Hideout February 19, 2012

Reel Fun Family Day

10am-4pm, hands-on, interactive day. Operate a camera, make a Claymation movie or puppet. $7, www.reelfunfilmfest.com
Loose Moose Theatre February 20, 2012

TD Winterfest

skating, snowmen and ice castle building, hockey greats Jamie Macoun & Colin Patterson signing autographs, ice sculptors and more. 11am-5pm, www.tdlocal.com/Calgary
Olympic Plaza February 20, 2012

Meet the Buddhas! Intro to the colours, aspects, images and spiritual powers of enlightened beings

7pm, $10 suggested donation. 403-454-7595 or www.MeditationAlberta.org
Akshobya Centre February 22, 2012

The Garden Variety Show

7:30pm with magic, juggling, side show, comedy, music and featuring James Jordan and Ryan Pilling, Yeats Wong, Orbital Flame, Jeff Toth & Ben Rose - Vaudeville Variety. $12.50 at www.gardenvarietyshow.com
Loose Moose Theatre February 23, 2012

The True West, Black and Free - John Ware Reimagined with Cheryl Foggo

work-in-progress theatrical evening of music, image and vignette in tribute to Black cowboy John Ware. Readings by Janelle Cooper & Jesse Lipscombe, music by Miranda Martini, direction of John Cooper. 7:30pm, Gallery Hall, Taylor Family Digital Library. www.ucalgary.ca/stopracism
University of Calgary February 23, 2012

Calgary's Ink Spot Slam featuring Scruffmouth

hosted by Tyler Perry & Evan Scurr, 8pm
Auburn Saloon February 23, 2012

2012 Calgary Home & Garden Show

Thur & Fri noon-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-6pm, www.calgaryhomeshow.com
BMO Centre February 23 - 26, 2012

Winefest Calgary

celebratewinefest.com
Big Four Building February 24, 2012

Winefest Calgary

celebratewinefest.com
Big Four Building February 25, 2012

Butterfly Circus Burlesque feat. Truck

The Distillery February 25, 2012

ILRCC Masquerade

Independent Living Resource Centre of Calgary Masquerade Gala fundraising event with speaker Alvin Law, MC Dave Kelly and music by Cream and Sugar. $125, 403-263-6880 ext 222
Hyatt Regency Hotel February 25, 2012

19th Annual Friends in Motion fundraising event

participants dress in costume, create a snazzy team name, raise pledges & walk, skate or wheel around the Olympic Oval. www.betweenfriends.ab.ca
Olympic Oval February 25, 2012

Mardi Gras - Le Carnaval Rouge presented by AIDS Calgary Awareness Association

7pm with ArcFire Entertainment, Erin Butler, Pat Belliveau, Rhinestone Affair, Visha Loo, Imperial Soverign Court of the Chinook Arch and more. $125, 403-508-2500 or www.aidscalgary.org/events/mardigrasoverview.cfm
Metropolitan Conference Centre February 25, 2012

Slow Dance, Dance Party! (18+)

7:30-11pm, $10 at door. Dance cards, Designated Dancers, Secret Mailboxes and more. www.swallowabicycle.com
Auburn Saloon February 26, 2012

Show & Tell: An Artist Showcase

5 artists, one piece each, 10-20 min talk with open discussion to follow. 8-10pm
Cafe Koi February 27, 2012

Musicians Care for Kids - fundraiser supporting The Boys & Girls Club of Calgary's Avenue 15 program

featuring Russell Broom, Heather Rankin, David Gogo, T. Buckley, Samantha Savage Smith & Joe Nolan. $49.50 plus s/c at epcorcentre.org
Jack Singer Concert Hall February 29, 2012

First Thursdays

5-9pm for live music, exhibition openings, art demos, tours and more. www.firstthursdays.ca
Olympic Plaza March 1, 2012

2nd Anniversary Celebration of Serenity Now Wellness

4-8pm, 403-454-7600, www.serenitynowwellness.ca. 501-30 Ave NW
March 1, 2012

Spanish Conversation Cafe

6pm, an event for semi-intermediate Spanish conversation level, theme for the evening will be Spanish food recipes with guest cook Oscar discussing "La Paella." Pre-register at spanishconversationcafe@hotmail.com
Co-op Midtown Market March 2, 2012

Vintage to Volt: A Century of Chevrolet

Heritage Park March 2 - 31, 2012

Spring Fling Market

supporting local home business - over 35 vendors, face painting, balloons and more. 10am-3:30pm
Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association March 3, 2012

X-Weighted Connect

a chance to interact with the same team of experts as on the show X-Weighted, bringing the show to life in their community and encouraging a healthy lifestyle movement with Paul Plakas, Dr. David Macklin & Steffany Hanlen. $149.95 plus s/c at www.xweighted.com
Commonwealth Hall March 3, 2012

The Hunger Dinner - An event to increase awareness of hunger in Calgary and the world

5:30-8pm with keynote speaker Craig Kielberger from Free the Children and Me to We. www.svphunger.org for tickets and info. Calgary Winter Club
Calgary Area Outdoor Council March 4, 2012

10th Annual Spring Bridal Show

noon-4:30pm
Hotel Blackfoot March 4, 2012

Garter Girls Burlesque

$10 at door, show at 8pm
Ironwood Stage & Grill March 5, 2012

CPO's Cork & Canvas Festival

featuring Vintage Wine Tasting, High Tea, La Chaumiere Luncheon, Winemaker's Dinner & Auction and more. www.cpo-live.com for details on events
March 6 - 31, 2012

Masterpiece Contemporary 2012: Investing in Today's Art

6pm, art auction at 8pm. www.artgallerycalgary.org
Art Gallery of Calgary March 7, 2012

International Women's Day Potluck and Celebration

5:30-8pm, everone invited for an evening of fun, food and sharing. Bring a friend and a dish
Kerby Centre March 8, 2012

International Women's Day 2012

Strong women, strong leaders, strong world - Community Fir 9am-2pm with exhibits from various organizations on women's issues, multicultural entertainment & food, Jack Singer Concert Hall lobby. Conference 12-4pm with Mayor Naheed Nenshi, Josie Nepinak, Lana Wells, Laurie Blaitka, Marie Delorme & Sonia Bitar, Telus Convention Centre.
March 8, 2012

Get Real Live - featuring Celebrity Chef Andre

discussing healthy eating and presenting tips and tools. 6pm, $40 at www.getreallive.com. 3939 - 69 St SW
March 8, 2012

International Women's Day celebrations

7-11pm
Oolong Tea House March 8, 2012

Canucks vs. Brooks

7:30pm
Max Bell Arena March 9, 2012

2nd Annual Wedding Photographers Summit

with Jim Garner, www.thecamerastore.com/2012wps. Downtown Ramada Hotel
March 9 - 11, 2012

Calgary Young People's Theatre Season 20 Announcement Party!

8pm with staged readings all performed by youth. Dancing, costume prizes, live band and more. $20/$25 at door or 403-230-2664. www.cypt.ca
Inglewood Community Hall March 10, 2012

It's Raining Cats & Dogs (& Ferrets Too) animal rescue adoption fair & supply drive

11am-3pm at BowDog, 6909 Farrell Rd
March 10, 2012

Canucks vs. Brooks

7:30pm
Max Bell Arena March 10, 2012

"Musicality" - Young Canadians Spring Show

1 & 7pm, $20 plus s/c at calgarystsampede.com/youngcanadians
MacEwan Hall March 10, 2012

"Musicality" - Young Canadians Spring Show

1 & 7pm, $20 plus s/c at calgarystsampede.com/youngcanadians
MacEwan Hall March 11, 2012

Calgary Robocall Rally

rally at 2pm with speakers, march at 3pm to Harry Hays Building, return to City Hall by 4pm
City Hall March 11, 2012

Canucks vs. Brooks

7:30pm
Max Bell Arena March 15, 2012

Calgary Fringe Festival Annual General Meeting

this is your opportunity to participate in the Fringe Fest, 7-9pm
Lantern Church March 15, 2012

The Healthy Minds Cafe presented by Opportunity Works Calgary

free series of informal presentations and conversations designed to help you manage stress/maintain a healthy frame of mind. 5:30pm, Killarney Second Cup 17th Ave & 26 St SW
March 15, 2012

Friends of Fish Creek "A Taste of Spring" annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction fundraiser

www.friendsoffishcreek.org
March 16, 2012

Calgary Kiwanis Festival - Outstanding Speech Performers Showcase

7pm, $15/$10 at www.calgarykiwanisfestival.ca
Orpheus Theatre, SAIT March 16, 2012

Intrigue featuring H.L. Goyer, Gillian Mitchell, Blake Sherman, Andreas Tiedemann, Calvin Locke, Kris Demeanor and more

6pm-midnight, $10 at door - AA. 1301 - 10 Ave SW
Jupiter Restaurant & Bar March 16, 2012

10th Annual Dine & Deals presented by Providence School

6pm, $150 includes dinner, entertainment by Gery Schubert & music by FortyFive. 403-255-5577 for tix & info. www.providencechildren.com
Westin Hotel March 17, 2012

5th Annual Calgary Health Show

Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Big Four Building March 17 - 18, 2012

Possessed - DJD Party

DJs, dancing, impromptu performances by DJD, silent auction and more. Dress is cocktail with a funky cool flair. www.getpossessed.com
Hotel Arts March 17, 2012

Snapshot - Urban Photo Scavenger Hunt

fundraising event where you race to find the perfect photos based on clues, followed by the Snapshot After Party with music by Sleepy Panther. Scavenger Hunt 12-3pm, Afterparty 7pm. www.truck.ca for info
Truck March 17, 2012

Calgary Firefighter "Hot Stuff" Calendar event

featured firefighters will be on hand to sell and sign their calendars from 1-3pm, proceeds go to the Calgary Burn Society
Tipperary's Pub March 17, 2012

1st Party 2012 "Spring" presented by Espana en Calgary - Spanish Cultural Association

raffles, silent auctions, tango exhibition, dinner, music & dj. $25/$35/$10/$15, 403-280-5098
Montgomery Community Hall March 17, 2012

Muslim Family Network Society 2012 Food/Clothes Distribution

12-5pm, call 403-466-6367 for eligibility. www.muslimfamiliesnetwork.com. Marlborough Park Community Centre
March 17, 2012

Aboriginal Youth Explosion hosted by Bridges Social Development

bringing together youth and young adults' voices from various communities in Calgary and providing a space for sharing stories as a bridge between communities. http://canadabridges.com/upcoming-events/aboriginal-youth-explosion/. Ross Glen Hall
Mount Royal University March 18, 2012

Show & Tell: An Artist Showcase

5 artists, one piece each, 10-20 min talk with open discussion to follow. 8-10pm
Cafe Koi March 19, 2012

Curvilicious 2012

a celebration of Calgary's women in theatre and unique fundraiser. Silent auction, variety show and dancing. 6pm, $25 or 2 for $40, 403-263-0079 or www.urbancurvz.com
Pumphouse Theatre March 19, 2012

Calgary Corporate Challenge Brain Freeze Winter Trivia

7-10pm, $100/team of 4. register by March 15 at www.calgarycorporatechallenge.com
Schanks Athletic Club (9627 Macleod Trail) March 21, 2012

St. Mary's University College 17th Annual President's Dinner

6-9pm with keynote speaker Larry Day on "10,000 Interviews." 403-254-3705 or www.stmu.ca/dinner for info
Heritage Park March 22, 2012

Spring Fling Registration Expo for The Shoppers Drug Mart Weekend to End Women's Cancers

6-7:30pm, www.endcancer.ca
Delta Bow Valley March 22, 2012

Culture Days

workshops on rosemaling, chip carving, folkdance, folk music, hardanger embroidery, nalbinding, doll bunads and bunad embroidery. $15/$30 (incl. meals & movie). For info & registration www.sofncalgary.ca
Scandinavian Centre March 23 - 24, 2012

Cardel Ladycrosse Training Camp

registration 5:30-8pm, rsvp to jfrench@calgaryflames.com (must by 16 years of age or older). Subway Soccer Centre, 7000 48 St SE
March 23, 2012

12th Annual Kinsmen Club of Okotoks Sno-Pitch Dinner and Dance

8am start with breakfast and fun snowy game at Okotoks On Deck. Dinner, dance to follow at Elks Hall, $35/$345 per team, 403-862-6432 to register
March 24, 2012

Himalaya Orphanage Fundraiser

with Tibetan dinner, traditional dance & song, mantra chanting, slide show presentation, live auction and more. $25/$20/$9, 403-475-9350 or 403-801-0172
Rosscarrock Community Hall March 24, 2012

The Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show presented by G Adventures

discover hiking, running, cycling, camping, kayaking, canoeing and more. www.outdooradventureshow.ca
BMO Centre March 24 - 25, 2012

Annual Calgary Rally Against Racism

10am, 403-248-6489 for info
City Hall March 24, 2012

Shane Koyczan and The Short Story Long

spoken word tour, www.shanekoyczan.com
Orpheus Theatre, SAIT March 28, 2012

"Forest Dwellers" presented by T.A.L.E.S. and featuirng Gordon Churchill, Linda Shantz-Kerestes & host Maria Hopkins

7pm, $10 suggested donation. 403-698-1818 for info
Shelf Life Books March 28, 2012

The Garden Variety Show hosted by James Jordan and Ryan Pilling

with Kinkonauts, Visha Loo, Ítephan Îiachuck & Rob Mitchelson. $12:50, 7:30pm. www.gardenvarietyshow.com
Loose Moose Theatre March 29, 2012

21st Annual Bowl for Kids presented by The Stampede City Progress Club

in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary. 16 theme nights to choose including bowling with the Calgary Stampeders, Roughnecks, Flames Legends, Fire Fighters etc. www.bowlforkidscalgary.com for info & to register
March 29 - April 20, 2012

The Garden Variety Show

7:30pm, hosted by Donovan Deschner & Ryan Pilling with guests the Kinkonauts, Visha Loo, Stephan Diachuck & Rob Mitchelson. $12.50 at www.gardenvarietyshow.com
Loose Moose Theatre March 29, 2012

Barney & Friends Live

11am & 2pm, free admission. Northland Village
March 29, 2012

Planet Night - a special night of stargazing and talks

6-10pm, AA. sparkscience.ca/events/astronomy
TELUS Spark March 29, 2012

Calgary Ink Spot Slam featuring Vivian Hansen & Andrea Hunter

hosted by Erin Dingle & Jen Kunlire, slam & open mic sign-up at 7:30pm, show at 8pm
Auburn Saloon March 29, 2012

Bow Valley Roller Derby Team - meet & greet

photo booth, leg wrestling and more, 8pm. Pump & Tap, Banff
March 30, 2012

Barney & Friends Live

11am & 2pm, free admission. Northland Village
March 30, 2012

The SOUL

Art meets soul: eclectic mediums of photography, jewelry and painting with Jocelyn Alice & Lisa Jacobs, plus musicians and more. $10 cash at door - AA, 6pm-12am. 1301-10 Ave SW
March 30, 2012

Ashbury Train hosts community drum circle & rhythm cafe

7-10:30pm, $20 at door
Inglewood Community Hall March 30, 2012

6th Annual 48-Hour Movie Making Challenge

kick-off 7pm
Tubby Dog March 30, 2012

Candidate Forum/Debate

Artsvote and the Calgary Public Library present a provincial candidate debate on the arts, noon-1pm. Bring your lunch
Calgary Public Library - Central Branch March 30, 2012

Spring Craft Sale

Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Easter & Mother's Day gifts, raffle items, baked good etc. To register as a vendor call Stephanie 403-620-9475. Highland Park Community Centre
March 31 - April 1, 2012

Chef Martin Picard with "Sugar Shack Au Pied de Cochon" - book signing

1-3pm, Le Creuset,
Chinook Centre March 31, 2012

2012 Calgary Mom, Tot & Kids Show

Thomas the Train and Friends, Angelina the Ballerina, petting zoo and more. www.momandtot.ca
BMO Centre March 31 - April 1, 2012

Green Fools Theatre's Annual April Fool's Day Parade

meet at 2pm at Tompkins Park Mount Royal Village on 17th Ave & 7 Street SW, parade down 17th Ave. Afterparty at the studio in Erlton with fun circus skill activities. www.greenfools.com for info
April 1, 2012

Live! With Kelly

free (tickets required), live taping of four shows, tickets exclusively through Live! with Kelly
Eric Harvie Theatre April 1, 2012

An Evening of Magic... in the afternoon

comedy, dazzling illusions and compelling mystery in support of Humanity First's disaster relief fund. 2pm & 4:30pm, $15/$50 per family (max 4 persons). www.CalgaryMagic.com or 1-866-208-2683
Mount Pleasant Community Association April 1, 2012

An Evening of Magic... in the afternoon

comedy, dazzling illusions and compelling mystery in support of Humanity First's disaster relief fund. 2pm & 4:30pm, $15/$50 per family (max 4 persons). www.CalgaryMagic.com or 1-866-208-2683
Mount Pleasant Community Association April 1, 2012

Live! With Kelly

free (tickets required), live taping of four shows, tickets exclusively through Live! with Kelly
Eric Harvie Theatre April 2, 2012

Season for Nonviolence presented by Joy of Life Centre for Spiritual Living

speakers, workshops, meditations, drumming, concert, sacred circle dancing, theatrical presentations and more. www.joyoflifecentre.com
April 2 - 4, 2012

First Thursdays

5-9pm for live music, exhibition openings, art demos, tours and more. www.firstthursdays.ca
Olympic Plaza April 5, 2012

Astronomy Night - Venus, Earth's Evil Twin

6-9pm, AA. sparkscience.ca/astronomy
TELUS Spark April 5, 2012

In For Life - forum and live show with Hurricane Felix, Mallard & Kenna Burima

round table discussion with actively gigging Calgary bands about their song writing process. Forum 7:30pm, music 9pm-1am, $5
Mount Pleasant Community Association April 7, 2012

AGC Cooks 2012

spring fundraiser for the Art Gallery of Calgary featuring six of Calgary's top chefs competing in a kitchen stadium. 403-770-1353 for tix & info
Art Gallery of Calgary April 11, 2012

Adults Only Night - SMASH!

break objects apart and explore their inner workings, 6-10pm. www.sparkscience.ca/events/
TELUS Spark April 12, 2012

"Le livre et la censure au XVIIIe siecle"

and French Consulate Wine & Cheese reception, 7pm
La Cité des Rocheuses April 12, 2012

Celebrate Africa - An explosion of African culture, food & music

6-10pm, $25/$35 at door. In support of Engineers Without Borders, calgary.ewb.ca
Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Centre April 14, 2012

National Wildlife Week!

free outdoor family fun from 10am-2pm including a Walk for Wildlife and investigation stations. 403-297-6561 Bow Habitat Station
April 14, 2012

Mount Royal University Conservatory: Open House

10am-4pm, free to attend, free parking. mtroyal.ca/conservatory
Mount Royal University April 14, 2012

Jumble Boogie

noon-5pm, live music 2pm. Fashion, music by Carter Felker & Rotary Park and more
Broken City April 14, 2012

Calgary Horticultural Show

$12/$10 at www.calhort.org
Spruce Meadows April 14, 2012

Tonic - Mix it Up for a Cause

with proceeds going to Kidsport. 7:30pm, $100 at tonicforacause.com
Hotel Arts April 14, 2012

Calgary Horticultural Show

$12/$10 at www.calhort.org
Spruce Meadows April 15, 2012

Show & Tell: An Artist Showcase

5 artists, one piece each, 10-20 min talk with open discussion to follow. 8-10pm
Cafe Koi April 16, 2012

Alyth Yards Study Town Hall for Inner-City Communities

7pm
Inglewood Community Hall April 17, 2012

FDA Public Forum on Alberta Democracy Reform

5:30-7:30pm, Talisman Centre
April 17, 2012

ProArts@Noon - Calgary International Spoken Word Festival

12:10-12:50pm
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer April 18, 2012

Women's Centre of Calgary Annual General Meeting

5:30-7pm, 646-1st Ave NE
April 18, 2012

Malcolm Mooney - Art and Music Talk

7:30pm, Heritage Music
April 19, 2012

Heels 'n Hammers - Gala evening in support of Habitat for Humanity's Women Build 2012

special country music performance, 5pm. $150, www.habitatsouthernab.ca
BMO Centre April 19, 2012

California Wine Fair presented by Calgary Opera

$60, 7-9:30pm. www.boxoffice.calgaryopera.com or 403-262-7286
Hotel Arts April 20, 2012

YWCA Keep a Roof Over Their Heads

experience what it is like to be homeless for just one night in the YWCA gymnasium. Register to participate at www.ywcakeeparoof.com
April 20, 2012

Calgary Youth Science Fair

open to students grade 5-12, www.cysf.org/
Olympic Oval April 20 - 21, 2012

Earth Day 2012 Donation Round-Up

9am-7pm, volunteers will collect donations of new and used computers, laptops, cell phones and other electronics. Working items will be refurbished and donated to groups in need, non-working items will be recycled. Goodwill will collect donations of clothing & household items. joanna@era.ca for info. Deerfoot Mall
April 21, 2012

The Calgary Cat Association Cat Show

$5/$2, 1515 Home Rd NW
April 21 - 22, 2012

Swing into Spring Big Band Dance/Wine & Cheese presented by The Al Azhar Shriners

6:30pm, music by The Hippocratic Oath Big Band. $40, 403-239-0030. Al Azhar Shrine Centre, 5225 - 101 St NW
April 21, 2012

Red Sox Nation celebrates Fenway Park's 100 Year Anniversary with Charity Fundraising Party

2pm
Melrose Cafe & Bar April 21, 2012

30th Annual Law Day

a free, family-friendly event the promotes access to justice and introduces the general public to the key participants in the judicial system. 9am-3pm, Calgary Courts Centre
April 21, 2012

21st Annual Climb and Run for Wilderness

8:30am-1:30pm, www.climbforwilderness.ca
Calgary Tower April 21, 2012

AWA's 21st Annual Climb & Run for Wilderness

www.climbforwilderness.ca/news.asp
Calgary Tower April 21, 2012

Spring Has Sprung - Craft Trade & Gardening Fair presented by The Third Academy

9am-3pm in support of the Third Academy, 403-201-6335 for table rentals. West of Calgary, south side of 22X old Red Deer Lake Scool
April 21, 2012

The Great Cloth Diaper Change 2012

celebrate Earth Day by joining in breaking 2011's Guinness World Record for the most cloth diapers changed simultaneously, 10am. Pre-register at thegreatclothdiaperchangecanmore.weebly.com. Lawrence Grassi Middle School, Canmore
April 21, 2012

Our Blue Earth: Tapping into Local Leadership

with a screening of the film Tapped, 4-6:30pm with special guest Colin Funk. Pay-what-you-can, min suggested donation $10 cash at door. Register at www.waterluton.org/hubs/ab
Plaza Theatre April 22, 2012

Tony Lee, hypnotist

Wild Bill's Legendary Saloon & Cookhouse April 23, 2012

Creative Aging Calgary Symposium with keynote speakers David Dworkin & Jeff Nachtigall

8am-4:30pm, $135/$125/$65 at www.creativeagingcalgary.ca
Mount Royal University April 26, 2012

The Garden Variety Show S03E04

with James Jordan, TD Sparks, Song Yao, Jeff Olynek & Kaley Kinjo. 7:30-9pm, $10/$12.50 at door (cash). www.gardenvarietyshow.com
Loose Moose Theatre April 26, 2012

A Shared Life Sentence? Victim Voice: Turning Up the Volume - Film night and Restorative Justice Symposium

film 6:30-10pm at John Dutton Theatre, symposium 8:30am-4:30pm at Venue 1008. Film night $30, complete symposium $120. www.cjhs.ca
Venue 1008 April 26, 2012

Metal Mayhem with Junkies Rush, Atomis, Human Guinea Pigs Ryan Stock & AmberLynn, live Shibari demo, zombie makeup lab and more

$15, calgaryexpo.com
The Distillery April 26, 2012

Comic Book Villains

with music by Rodney James Medwid, $5. calgaryexpo.com
Ceili's Irish Pub & Restaurant April 26, 2012

An Evening of Improv with Richard Hatch

7-10pm, $30. calgaryexpo.com. The Marriott
April 26, 2012

Two Wheel View "Vehicle for Change" Fundraiser

7pm with music by Brent Tyler & Sweet Potato, silent auction, raffles and more. $20
Dickens Pub April 27, 2012

2012 Calgary Comic Expo

featuring The Original Cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation (reunion), Stan Lee, Adam West, James Marsters, Robert Englund, Wil Wheaton, Hayden Panettiere, Tom Felton, Amanda Tapping, Adam Baldwin, Gil Gerard, Richard Hatch, Jake "the Snake" Roberts, Honky Tonk Man, John Noble & Katee Sackhoff. www.calgaryexpo.com
BMO Centre April 27 - 29, 2012

Richard Scarry's Busytown: Busytown Busy

$27.50/$25.50 at TM. 6:30pm
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts April 27, 2012

Stan Lee EXPOsed

$195, calgaryexpo.com
Fairmont Palliser Hotel April 27, 2012

Spring Into Summer Dance Party

featuring Blueswak, silent auction, dinner, dance and BBQ in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada. $40, www.kinsmenclubofcalgary.com
Acadia Recreation Complex April 28, 2012

Kabuki Guns Burlesque with The Barley Hepcats

The Distillery April 28, 2012

Samaritan Club of Calgary Super Garage Sale

collectibles, books, art, linens, household goods, clothing, furniture, toys & more. 9am-1pm
Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Centre April 28, 2012

Marketing Yourself II - Creating Your Personal Brand

5-10pm, an event for women in business featuring networking, Q&A with expert panelists on the Role of Image in Business, "Reinvent, Re-imagine and Recycle Your Closet" runway show and worksop and more. www.unforgettableoccasions.ca
Mount Pleasant Community Association April 28, 2012

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Fundraiser

11am-4pm, raffle, book sale, bake sale and more in support of the Calgary Pregnancy and Infant Loss Grief Support Program. Westbourne Place, 877 - 64 Ave NW
April 28, 2012

Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter benefit

presented by Mary Kay cosmetics, includes 3 course lunch by chef Jenny Chan. 11:45am, $25 at 403-874-0032 or 403-585-6607
Vero Bistro Moderne April 29, 2012

"Perfect Pairings" fundraiser for the Canadian Women's Foundation

wine & cheese evening, 7-9pm. $65 at 403-808-5477. www.canadianwomen.org/perfect-pairings
DaDe Art + Design Lab May 3, 2012

Many Faces, Many Places Gala presented by The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth

5-9pm, $65 at 403-230-7745 or www.calgarybridgefoundation.com. Coast Plaza Hotel
May 3, 2012

First Thursdays

5-9pm for live music, exhibition openings, art demos, tours and more. www.firstthursdays.ca
Olympic Plaza May 3, 2012

Freedom is Water - Benefit concert to support water infrastructure win Litein, Kenya

hosted by Dr. EP Scarlett High School students, performances, raffle & speeches by Sally Maxwell, Sarah Palichuk, Charlotte Hobson, Kate Gibson & Kaedy Long. 6-9:30pm, sallymariellemaxwell@ymail.com. Dr. EP Scarlett High School
May 3, 2012

Arbour Day T(r)ea Party

5-9pm, have a cup of tea & plant a tree
Higher Ground Cafe May 3, 2012

Calgary International Beer Festival

http://www.get-a-life.ca/calgarybeerfest/
BMO Centre May 4 - 5, 2012

Cassie Campbell Street Hockey Festival

www.rmhsouthernalberta.org
Olympic Oval May 4 - 5, 2012

8th Annual Country Connections Spring Festival

10am-4pm with kid zone, petting zoo, marketplace, rabbit show & competition, entertainment stage and more. www.chestermerecrca.com
Chestermere Regional Rec Centre May 5, 2012

Tunes for Trails - fundraiser for Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association

7pm with silent auction & entertainment by Skuzzy and the Woodticks. $25 at 403-949-4995 or braggcreektrails.org
Bragg Creek Centre May 5, 2012

Psycho de Mayo Dolly Wiggler Cabaret

total puppet weirdness, pay what you can admission. 7:30, 9 & 10:30pm. Mount Royal Village
May 5, 2012

Cinco de Mayo! presented by Calmeca Dancers

1-6pm family fun with live folk dances, arts & crafts and more, $5/$8, kids 12 and under free, 8pm-1am fiesta at night with Banda Tequila, $15/$20. 403-541-9148
Chinese Cultural Centre Association May 5, 2012

Energy, Mining & Engineering International Jobs Expo

Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 10m-3pm. www.workingin.com/eme
TELUS Convention Centre May 5 - 6, 2012

Cinco de Mayo FUNdraiser

8pm - midnight, music by Suburban Dwellers, siletn auction, all proceeds to The Tierra Blanca Project. www.facebook.com/TierraBlancaProject
Stavro's Steak House & Lounge Ranchlands May 5, 2012

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Fundraiser

music by Ezequiel Barrera, DJ and Los Majes, dancing, silent auction and more. 7pm-midnight, mocacalgary.eventbrite.ca or 403-262-1737 for tickets. Olives
Museum of Contemporary Art Calgary May 5, 2012

Frog Fest Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser

6pm-2am, $10 with The Collapse, Robot Workers, Taylor Cochrane & The Haggard Beat. $45, www.frogfest.ca
The Area May 5, 2012

The Walk So Kids Can Talk

Kids Help Phone fundraiser. Non-competitive 5k walk, register at www.walksokidscantalk.com
Eau Claire Market May 6, 2012

North American Occupational Safety and Health Week

featuring Steps for Life 5km walk, Proclamationa nd Personal Protective Equipment Fashion Show, Conference & Trade Show and more. www.cssecalgary.com/naosh-week-2012
May 6 - 12, 2012

Hike for Hospice Calgary

fun-filled, family-centered 5K walk, www.hospicecalgary.com to register
Fish Creek Park May 6, 2012

North Mount Pleasant Pottery Studio Spring Sale

10am-4pm
Triwood Community Centre May 6, 2012

Calgary Music Collector's Show

Acadia Recreation Complex May 6, 2012

Turning Points 2012: Creating Spaces Where Good Things Happen

fundraiser for the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter, hosted by Dave Kelly. 403-539-5126 or www.calgarywomensselter.com
Hyatt Regency Hotel May 9, 2012

Adults Only Night - Vroom

design it, build it, race it or trick it out, 6-10pm. 18+, sparkscience.ca
TELUS Spark May 10, 2012

Enviros 11th Annual Gala Event, presenting Theatre Calgary's "CATS"

6pm reception & silent auction, 7:30pm theatre production. $95, 403-219-3499
Max Bell Theatre May 10, 2012

Inglewood Ladies Night

5-9pm, www.calgary-inglewood.com
May 10, 2012

cultureHOUSE party

including Theatre Junction's 2012/13 Season announcement by Mark Lawed, DJ sets, live abstract painting of the party by Mandy Stobo, dancers, musicians and more. $100, theatrejunction.com
Theatre Junction Grand May 10, 2012

14th Annual "Art from the Heart" Art Auction

silent and live auction in support of Rotary Club of Calgary Sarcee, MC Kir Heuser with proceeds going to The Children's Wish Foundation. 6pm, $95 at 403-818-0414 or artauction@shaw.ca
Red & White Club May 11, 2012

Royal Canadian Circus

includes the Tarzan Zerbini performing elephants & the Zerbini Liberty equestrian horses, aerial artistry, bicycle comedy and more. www.royalcanadiancircus.com. Crosroads Furnitre Mart, 2222 - 16 Ave NE
May 11 - 21, 2012

3rd Annual Fundraiser for The Lani Donaldson Literacy Foundation

raising funds for Youville Residence Calgary and Room to Read (Zambia). 6-9pm, $50. Willow Park Wines & Spirits
May 11, 2012

Calgary Nagar Kirtan (Sikh Parade) & Walking Away Hunger Campaign

10am-4pm, www.sikhyc.com, 403-680-5278 for info. 135 Martindale Blvd NE
May 12, 2012

World Fair Trade Day

handicrafts, food, games, music and more
Ten Thousand Villages May 12, 2012

Parade of Garage Sales in Lake Sundance

9am-2pm, www.tonibousquet.com/LakeSundanceGarageSale.ubr
May 12, 2012

Meadowlark Park Garage Sale Parade

9am-2pm, multiple homes participating. Maps at 51 Meadowview Rd SW (garage in alley). Meadowlark Park located behind Chinook Centre
May 12, 2012

2012 Cochrane Guitar Show

includes interactive workshops in blues, ukulele, banjo, songwriting, guitar care and more with musicians Tim Williams, Will Hamm, Doug Mclean, Terry Kruger and more. Live concert by Jay Semko. 10am-5pm, concert 8pm, $20 day pass, $10 concert. www.legacyguitarhouse.com/events. Frank Wills Memorial Hall
May 12, 2012

70's tunes, entertainment & dance

in support of the Kerby Centre, doors 7pm, music by Johanna Sillanpaa & DJs. $75 at tickets@elevatecpc.ca
Kerby Centre May 12, 2012

Charity Fundraiser for First Steps Canada hosted by The Calgary Korean Association

10:30am-3pm. Calgary Korean Association
May 12, 2012

Stars on Ice 2012 "Love 'n' Life" Tour

4pm featuring Kurt Browning, Tssa Virtue & Scott Moir, Joannie Rochette & Jeffrey Buttle. TM
Scotiabank Saddledome May 13, 2012

Urban Aggie Day

2-4pm, lectures on permaculture, vertical veggie gardens and more, as well as other events. thearea.ca/the-area-event-calendar/
The Area May 13, 2012

Runway Monthly

runway shows featuring local boutiques, designers, stylists and more, hosted by Jill Belland. 8pm, $12/$18 at door
The Bank Nightclub May 15, 2012

Fake Moustache Drag Troupe

Dickens Pub May 17, 2012

yycARTS CoLAB curated by Vi An Diep

5:30-7pm, guiding artists and public participants through the dynamic creative process. Learning Centre, Centre Court. epcorcentre.org
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts May 17, 2012

Show & Tell: An Artist Showcase

5 artists, one piece each, 10-20 min talk with open discussion to follow. 8-10pm
Cafe Koi May 21, 2012

Giant Gumball Portrait

assembly May 19 featuring Mayor Nenshi and the Calgary Tower, noon-4pm. Participation is free, mocacalgary.org
Museum of Contemporary Art Calgary May 22 - 26, 2012

The Artisan Gardens Open House Event

9:30-10:30am, come meet the artists, view completetd works and hear more info on the project. RSVP by May 21 to bowvalleyranche@gmail.com
The Ranche Restaurant May 24, 2012

GlobalFest's 10th Anninversary "Social" & Fundraiser

6pm, $25. www.globalfest.ca
Hotel Blackfoot May 24, 2012

yycARTS CoLAB curated by Vi An Diep

5:30-7pm, guiding artists and public participants through the dynamic creative process. Learning Centre, Centre Court. epcorcentre.org
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts May 24, 2012

Poison - inaugural fundraiser for International Special Events Society

fairytale themed stand-up reception, multi-tiered entertainment, silent auction and more. 6pm-midnight, http://www.isescares.com/
Hotel Arts May 24, 2012

Globalfest 10th Anniversary Social and Fundraiser

with silent & live auctions, live music, DJ and more. $25
Hotel Blackfoot May 24, 2012

TEDxYYC 2012 featuring Christina Franco, Mark Horvath, Jeff de Boer, Sir Nicholas Kenyon, Dr. Breanne Everett & Raffi Cavoukin

apply to attend, www.TEDxYYC.com
TELUS Spark May 25, 2012

17th Annual Festival of Quilts

heritagepark.ca
Heritage Park May 26 - 27, 2012

Hot One Inch Action

7-10pm, buy, collect & trade art reproduced on 1" buttons, featuring art from ACAD students. hotoneinchaction.com
Sit May 26, 2012

Braveheart Calgary Resonate Launch - Day of Inspiration!

9am-12pm, optional lunch & networking afterwards. www.braveheartwomen.com. Confederation Park Activity Centre
May 26, 2012

Video Game Party

6pm, casual gaming and tournament featuring Call of Duty, 403-805-3077 or gamersyyc@gmail.com to register. Pineridge Pub
May 26, 2012

Mad Potters Pottery Show and Sale

11am-3pm
Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Centre May 26, 2012

Ogden Legion Pipe Band 40th Anniversary Ceilidh

5:30pm, includes performances, band and more. Inviting alumni members and friends to bring along their instruments for a massed band performance. www.olpb.ab.ca
Polish Canadian Cultural Centre May 26, 2012

Wear your Sunday Best! presented by Life on the Line

guest speakers, entertainment, silent auction, celebrity appearances and more. 10:30am-1pm. bestbrunchever.eventbrite.com. Delta Calgary South
May 27, 2012

4th Annual Purple Aster Concert & Silent Auction Fundraiser

for The Chordoma Foundation, 6pm start featuring The Traveling Mabels, Jake Mathews & Pear. $25/$30, www.thepurpleaster.eventbrite.com
Loose Moose Theatre May 27, 2012

4th Street Lilac Festival

10am-6pm on 4th Street SW from 13th Ave to Elbow Drive. www.lilacfestival.net
May 27, 2012

Calgary Arts Development Report to the Community

4:30-5:30pm, presentation, panel discussion Q&A. calgaryartsdevelopment.com
Theatre Junction Grand May 28, 2012

skoah Kensington 1 Year Anniversary Event

6-8pm, party with glow n go facials, makeup touch ups and more. rsvp at fitskin@skoah.com
May 30, 2012

yycARTS CoLAB curated by Vi An Diep

5:30-7pm, guiding artists and public participants through the dynamic creative process. Learning Centre, Centre Court. epcorcentre.org
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts May 31, 2012

Fraser Valley Bead Show

Fri 2-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. $7, www.fraservalleybeadshow.caor. Coast Plaza Hotel
June 1 - 3, 2012

The Underwear Affair in support of the Alberta Cancer Foundation

5k walk or 10k run to fund life-saving research for cancers below the waist, uncoverthecure.org
June 2, 2012

Capital One Race for Kids

urban adventure race for adults in support of Boys and Girls Clubs. www.raceforkids.ca/calgary. BGCC Renfrew Hangar, 731 - 13 Ave NE
June 2, 2012

SODO Block Party

an afternoon of fun activities including wine tastings, photo booth, karaoke, patio parties, tent sales, fine art and more. www.sodo11th.com 12-5pm, 11th Ave SW
June 2, 2012

Diamond Valley Parade and Discovery Days

7am to dusk, Main Street Black Diamond & Millennium Park, Turner Valley. turnervalley.ca or town.blackdiamond.ab.ca for info
June 2, 2012

Calgary Ukrainian Festival

Sat 11am-2am, Sun 11am-5pm. Includes dance ensembles, vocal artists, Ukranian food, marketplace and more. www.calgaryukrainianfestival.ca
Acadia Recreation Complex June 2 - 3, 2012

Clothesline Festival & Art Sale

10am-4pm, one of Western Canada's oldest and largest outdoor art & craft sales. leightoncentre.org
Leighton Art Centre June 2 - 3, 2012

Take Off Your Clothes - clothing swap for charity

11am-5pm, bring clean, gently worn clothing, shoes and accessories for men and women. www.theswapteam.org/calgary
Hotel Arts June 3, 2012

Enerflex MS Walk

10am, www.mswalks.ca
Prince's Island Park June 3, 2012

TMM Open House

9:30am-4:30pm featuring historic reenactments and modern military displays, canon demos, Viking warriors and scripted battles. Family-friendly event
Military Museums June 3, 2012

2012 Digital Alberta Awards

recognizing leaders in innovation, creativity and the evolving digital media sector in Alberta. Awards Gala 5:30pm, $105 at 2012digitalalbertaawards.eventbrite.com
Hotel Arts June 4, 2012

Henry Rollins - The Long March Tour

$32.50 plus s/c at primeboxoffice.com, unionevents.com & Sloth
MacEwan Hall June 5, 2012

Association of Country Music in Alberta Country Music Fundraiser

7pm with Tennille, Shane Chisholm & The Travelling Mabels. $10, www.ranchmans.com
Ranchman's June 5, 2012

Make Fashion Launch Event

5:30-8:30pm with panel discussion by Jeff de Boer, Dee Fontans & Lara Presber. Art by Casey Hughes & Lana Collier and more. makefashion.eventbrite.ca
Endeavor Arts Gallery June 6, 2012

First Thursdays

5-9pm for live music, exhibition openings, art demos, tours and more. www.firstthursdays.ca
Olympic Plaza June 7, 2012

yycARTS CoLAB curated by Vi An Diep

5:30-7pm, guiding artists and public participants through the dynamic creative process. Learning Centre, Centre Court. epcorcentre.org
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts June 7, 2012

The Walrus Glenbow Debate: Calgary's Cowboy Culture - Living Legacy? Or Just History?

6:30-8pm with Chris Turner, Chima Nkemdirim, Joan Crockatt & Mercedes Stephensen. $16.85, 403-294-9494
Max Bell Theatre June 7, 2012

The Vintage Chicks Sale

antiques & collectibles, repurposed vintage finds, art & handmade goods, collectors, stylists and more. Fri 4-8pm, Sat 9am-4pm, $3 at door. thevintagechicks.blogspot.com. Priddis Community Hall
June 8 - 9, 2012

10th Annual Book Drive and Sale in support of Servants Anonymous Socitety

Fri-Sun, 10am-5pm, $2
Crossroads Market June 8 - 24, 2012

2012 Calgary City Chase

the World's Largest Urban Adventure Series - requires teams of two for this challenging scavenger hunt. www.mitsubishicitychase.com for info
Eau Claire Market June 9, 2012

MS Bike Tour - Airdrie

$60 registration fee includes accommodation, first come first served. Fundraising minimum required to ride $275, www.msbiketours.ca
June 9 - 10, 2012

16th Annual Betty's Run for ALS

9am registration, 10am start. www.bettysrun.ca to register, 403-297-0569 for info. Rowing & Canoe Club,
North Glenmore Park June 10, 2012

Potluck-style improv noise Experimentation

featuring Protagonist/Antagonist, Terrible Crayon, Pedro Monkeyfinger, Yankee Yankee, No More Shapes, Eddie Dalrymple, Andrew Hume & Stewart Elton
Weeds Cafe June 10, 2012

7th Annual Calgary Timeraiser

part volunteer fair, part silent art auction. $10/$20 at timeraiser.ca/calgary
Flames Central June 14, 2012

Rock the Room - Room to Read fundraiser with Chris Ayries

and host Barb Higgins, 7pm. $100, www.roomtoread.org/benefitconcert
Polish Canadian Cultural Centre June 14, 2012

On the Wings of Hope - presented by Flying Doctors of Canada

a night of music, food, drinks, silent auctions and entertainment by Obey the Crooks & Connor James. Fundraiser to help Flying Doctors of Canada in their initiatives to provide medical aid, health education and community construction for underprivileged communities in El Salvador. $25/$35 at door, facebook.comUofCDOT
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts June 14, 2012

The Fur Ball in support of Oops-a-Dazy Rescue and Sanctuary Society

black tie gala for dogs and their humans, includes silent auction, presentations and canine activities. www.TheFurBall.ca for info
Delta Bow Valley June 16, 2012

MEC Bikefest

10am-4pm - instructional and educational clinics such as bike maintenance, representation from the cycling industry, clubs, entertainment and more. www.mec.ca/bikefest
Eau Claire Market June 16, 2012

Calgary's First Annual Mutt Show

dog show with heart - learn more about local animal rescue groups and how they help our community in a unique dog-show style format. 10am-4pm, Dogma Training & Pet Services, 2835-37 St SW
June 16, 2012

Summer Market

10am-3pm featuring 25-35 vendors. Free admission, donations to Calgary Interfaith Food Bank appreciated
Triwood Community Centre June 16, 2012

Wings n' Wheels: Show and Shine

giving the public a chance to sit in the seat of a few of our airplanes. Free for fathers
Aero Space Museum of Calgary June 17, 2012

Calgary Aboriginal Week

a time for Aboriginal people in Calgary to celebrate their uniqueness and dispel persisting stereotypes. Events include National Aboriginal Day Gala Dinner June 21, 5:30-9pm at Carriage House Inn featuring Susan Aglukark, Michelle Thrush and more, and Family Day June 23 10am-11pm at Shaw Millenium Park
June 17 - 23, 2012

Show & Tell: An Artist Showcase

5 artists, one piece each, 10-20 min talk with open discussion to follow. 8-10pm
Cafe Koi June 18, 2012

Calgary Corporate Challenge - 2012 Golf Tournatment

www.calgarycorporatechallenge.com. McKenzie Meadows Golf Club
June 20, 2012

East Village Block Party

4-10pm inclduing live performances, street-style skateboard competition, arts market, food trucks and more. East Village River Walk
June 21, 2012

The Calgary Greenway Walk-With-Us Festival

10am, along the Calgary Greenway walkway north from 64 Ave NE to the Saddlebrook play park, Mayor Nenshi in attendance. www.parksfdn.com
June 22, 2012

2nd Annual Queer Prom presented by The Miscellaneous Youth Network

8pm, a night for Calgary's LGBTQ community to celebrate their milestones and achievements. $15 at door (cash only), www.miscyouth.ca
Arrata Opera Centre June 23, 2012

MEC Paddlefest

10am-4pm - an urban celebration of kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding. On-water and land based clinics and more, www.mec.ca/paddlefest. Carburn Park SE
June 23, 2012

Creekfest - Water Festival

11am-4pm, includes music by Peter Puffin's Whale Tales, presenters, guided walks, demos and more. www.friendsoffishcreek.org
Fish Creek Park June 23, 2012

10th Annual Relay For Life

7pm start, 7am finish. Register at relayforlife.ca
June 23, 2012

Cyclepalooza

a community-driven bicycle festival with a variety of bike-related events. cyclepalooza.ca
June 23 - July 2, 2012

First Thursdays

5-9pm for live music, exhibition openings, art demos, tours and more. www.firstthursdays.ca
Olympic Plaza July 5, 2012

Adults Only Night - Gone Viral! Famous YouTube Science Moments

6-10pm, must be 18+. sparkscience.ca/events
TELUS Spark July 12, 2012

Summer Market

10am-3pm featuring 25-35 vendors. Free admission, donations to Calgary Interfaith Food Bank appreciated
Silver Springs Community Centre July 14, 2012

Show & Tell: An Artist Showcase

5 artists, one piece each, 10-20 min talk with open discussion to follow. 8-10pm
Cafe Koi July 16, 2012

First Thursdays

5-9pm for live music, exhibition openings, art demos, tours and more. www.firstthursdays.ca
Olympic Plaza August 2, 2012

Show & Tell: An Artist Showcase

5 artists, one piece each, 10-20 min talk with open discussion to follow. 8-10pm
Cafe Koi August 20, 2012

First Thursdays

5-9pm for live music, exhibition openings, art demos, tours and more. www.firstthursdays.ca
Olympic Plaza September 6, 2012

Toopy & Binoo

TM
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium September 22, 2012

First Thursdays

5-9pm for live music, exhibition openings, art demos, tours and more. www.firstthursdays.ca
Olympic Plaza October 4, 2012

First Thursdays

5-9pm for live music, exhibition openings, art demos, tours and more. www.firstthursdays.ca
Olympic Plaza November 1, 2012

First Thursdays

5-9pm for live music, exhibition openings, art demos, tours and more. www.firstthursdays.ca
Olympic Plaza December 6, 2012

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