The bi-weekly club is a space for MCs, poets, rappers, beatmakers and producers build out a collaborative mixtape that will be released later this year! This project is led by the multi-talented, Emil Starlight. Come contribute, and grow with a community of musical creatives!

Come and create from a place of intuition and flow. Alcohol inks will flow freely when your creativity is opened through guided meditation. From this intuitive space, you will create an abstract alcohol ink piece that will represent a personal affirmation. You will learn basic alcohol ink techniques to create your one-of-a-kind piece. Get ready to gain creative confidence through this 2-hour workshop.

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Raw Voices is a monthly spoken word, comedy and music show that happens last Friday of the month.

The open jam is a welcoming space for musicians, poets, singers and attendees to jam with one another in an open circle, "living room" setting! They happen every single Thursday night from 7 - 9pm! Come join the jam. This week it's hosted by Thomas J.!

Join us at Alcove for a beginner crochet workshop where you'll learn the basics of crochet, including how to hold a crochet hook, make basic stitches, and read crochet terms and patterns. This workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to learn a new skill or brush up on their crochet knowledge. All materials will be provided and our experienced instructors will guide you through the process. Come join us for a fun and relaxing evening of crochet!

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Join us for the stand-up comedy workshop with Faris!

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A Photographers Meetup & Print Exchange in collaboration with local photographers group, Calgary Rando Photowalks.

This in-person event is a great opportunity for local photographers of all levels to connect, learn, and share their passion for photography.

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Practice your photography in a fun group setting! We will walk around downtown to practice our photography as a group. It's a good opportunity to try out street, architecture, portrait, abstract, and other types of photography.

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Come see ADEOLUWA who is making a stop in Calgary for his first ever headliner tour. To get tickets, and more information check out: https://www.adeoluwamusic.com/tour

The open jam is a welcoming space for musicians, poets, singers and attendees to jam with one another in an open circle, "living room" setting! They happen every single Thursday night from 7 - 9pm! Come join the jam. This week it's hosted by jo.!

Do you want your songs to sound great, like a song on the radio or spotify playlist, this is the workshop for you. We will learn the basics of mixing and mastering. The different effects like delay, reverb, autotune, modulation, filtering and more. In this class we will take a basic beat and through mixing and mastering, make the song sound like a finished radio hit.

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Bora falar! Open to all levels and backgrounds, this is a drop-in meetup for anyone looking for a space to practice listening to and speaking Portuguese in a low-pressure environment.

Come make and trade artist trading cards! Artist trading card exchanges happen all over the world and the longest running one in Canada is right here in Calgary.

In this 3-hour workshop, we will be covering the topic of Street Photography by looking at famous Street Photographers from the past and present. We will analyze the various techniques and styles of different Street Photographers and put them into practice on the street.

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Come listen to music from other local producers and share the latest track you’ve been working on! All genres welcomed and encouraged!

To kick off the year, Como Se Dice is hosting their 2nd Artist Market & Fundraiser. We hope to see you all to come down, learn who we are, and what we would love to plan for this year.

Come to experience the authentic Samba-reggae drumming workshop, having as an instructor (Cayo Santana), who has more than 18 years of experience in the Samba-reggae drumming industry.

This workshop will focus on the most traditional Samba-Reggae rhythm, learning the fundamental techniques of the beat followed with basic dance movements while playing the drums, in a very friendly, entertaining and dynamic manner. This collaboration with Alcove is a taste of a full session that Samba Swing hosts. Come join us for a 30-minute session!

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The bi-weekly club is a space for MCs, poets, rappers, beatmakers and producers build out a collaborative mixtape that will be released later this year! This project is led by the multi-talented, Emil Starlight. Come contribute, and grow with a community of musical creatives!

The open jam is a welcoming space for musicians, poets, singers and attendees to jam with one another in an open circle, "living room" setting! They happen every single Thursday night from 7 - 9pm! Come join the jam. This week it's hosted by Jonny Chavez!

Want to do collages at home? Have loose craft papers and old coloring pages you have no use for. Want fun abstract art or one of a kind cards? Bring in colored in coloring book pages and learn to recycle them into new projects. Learn how to use simply your eye for shape and color to create one of a kind art pieces by using already designed paper. Or find a new way to finish paintings that you are unhappy with. No skill needed!

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Join us for a creative paper lantern-making workshop! Learn basic folding and cutting techniques to craft your unique lantern.

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Letters to My Younger Self: Exploring Inclusivity in the Arts at Alcove's art space – a partnership with A.N. (@mebedroomstage) through the Artist As Changemaker Program at Trico Changemakers Studio (@tricostudiomru)!

Make your own four string scarf marionette and have fun dancing your puppet to your favourite music at Calgary's newest creative playground!

We will start by making our own puppets and at the end of the workshop, each participant will have a chance to animate them to the music. Suitable for ages 5+, parents should accompany their child.

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The open jam is a welcoming space for musicians, poets, singers and attendees to jam with one another in an open circle, "living room" setting! They happen every single Thursday night from 7 - 9pm! Come join the jam. This week it's hosted by TRIBE Artist Society!

Introducing a delightful spring pattern crafted specifically for your indoor plants. By employing basic macramé knots such as the Crown knot and Double Half Hitch knot, we'll breathe life into this beginner-friendly Daisy plant hanger with beads.

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Uncover the secrets of crafting unique and expressive sounds in this workshop on sound design fundamentals, delving into the intricacies of ADSR, effects like modulation and reverb, and essential techniques that will elevate your sonic palettes.

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Raw Voices is a monthly spoken word, comedy and music show that happens last Friday of the month.

The open jam is a welcoming space for musicians, poets, singers and attendees to jam with one another in an open circle, "living room" setting! They happen every single Thursday night from 7 - 9pm! Come join the jam. This week it's hosted by K.Beige!

Welcome to Sewing 101, an easy-going introduction to the art of sewing! In this 2 hour class, we will focus on essential hand-sewing techniques that will help you revive and maintain your clothing. Throughout the class, you will practice different techniques by sewing a screen printed patch onto your favorite bag or jacket and flipping through your very own hand-sewing zine! Demonstrations and samples will be available for reference which means you can learn at your own pace. So whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class will equip you with the fundamental techniques to handle various mending tasks and unleash your creativity. All ages, family friendly.

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The ASCN: Calgary Hub is thrilled to invite practitioners and enthusiasts alike to come together, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and community building within the Art for Social Change Network.

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