Program Schedule
Check out our scheduled programs in the calendar below!
Program Locations & Drop-In Info
Alcove operates out of two spaces, so please check the location listed for each program before attending.
Alcove Core is our main, publicly accessible space, open five days a week for drop-in art and regular programming.
Alcove Beltline is used for scheduled workshops and private events only and is not open for drop-ins.
Drop-In Art Space Hours
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11 AM – 2 PM
Thursday & Friday: 6 PM – 9 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 1 PM – 6 PM
Upcoming Events
All Events
Jam Session ft Ella
Thursday Night Jam Sessions are a welcoming space for musicians, poets, singers and attendees to play non-stop music with one another in an open circle, "living room" setting! Even if you don't jam, we have a variety of art supplies to get crafty during the show. Jam Sessions happen EVERY Thursday night from 7 - 10pm in the summer. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Ella AKA Bald Medussaa!
Drop-In Art Space Only
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come hang out, make art & socialize!
Drop-In Art Space Only
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come hang out, make art & socialize!
Learn to DJ with Trexx Workshop
Learn the basics of DJ-ing with Trexx!
*Registration required
Alcove Photo Club Print Exchange
Join Alcove Photo Club for a fun and interactive Photography Print Exchange at Alcove Beltline. Ages 16+.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
*Registration required
Window Case Concert ft. Major Arcana
Come down for a monthly installment of Window Case Concerts! This show will feature Major Arcana.
Jam Session ft Debra
Thursday Night Jam Sessions are a welcoming space for musicians, poets, singers and attendees to play non-stop music with one another in an open circle, "living room" setting! Even if you don't jam, we have a variety of art supplies to get crafty during the show. Jam Sessions happen EVERY Thursday night from 7 - 10pm in the summer. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Debra!
Drop-In Art Space Only
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come hang out, make art & socialize!
Plant Parent Workshop for Beginners w/ Germi
Join this workshop to learn tips on becoming a successful "plant parent"!
*Registration required
Clock Out! Your Creative Escape: Air-Dry Clay
Do you work or live downtown? Need to step away from the stress of everyday life? Looking for a quick midday reset? Clock Out! Your Creative Escape is a fun, casual monthly drop-in series open to anyone looking to pause, create, and recharge.
*Registration encouraged
municiPAL Film Night
Free popcorn? Sweet treats? Beverages? Join municiPAL for our free film night at the Alcove Beltline. Learn more about civic engagement opportunities in Calgary and how you can be a part of it! Ages 18+.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Jam Session ft Kam
Thursday Night Jam Sessions are a welcoming space for musicians, poets, singers and attendees to play non-stop music with one another in an open circle, "living room" setting! Even if you don't jam, we have a variety of art supplies to get crafty during the show. Jam Sessions happen EVERY Thursday night from 7 - 10pm in the summer. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Kam!
Drop-In Art Space Only
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come hang out, make art & socialize!
Voice Acting w/ Veronica
Learn the basics of Voice Acting with Verónica!
*Registration required
Rplanet Vol 2
We are a local collective called Rplanet from Calgary showcasing our new music, fashion and art at Alcove. This will be the second Rplanet showcase of the year featuring the Rplanet team and some new featuring artists. Come have some drinks with us at the new Alcove Beltline Location to end the summer! Ages 18+.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Climate Justice Art Showcase
The Climate Justice Collective invites local artists and creators to a free, inclusive, non-partisan, and family-friendly event to creatively express feelings, experiences, and ideas relating to climate justice topics — as performers or audience members.
Alcove Flea
Looking to update your wardrobe this fall? Come to Alcove Flea where you can find second-hand clothing and accessories, curated by local vendors.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
CLOSED
Closed today for our Kids Crafternoon! Click here for more information and to register for the event.
Kids Crafternoon
Join us for an afternoon of kid-friendly crafts and activities! Come to Alcove for an afternoon of various crafts and activities that can be done with your children! There will be board games, puzzles, drawing/colouring supplies and more available for use.
*Registration required
Creatives Mixer x ASCP
Our Creatives Mixers are a quarterly networking event that brings together people that Alcove collaborates with, local creatives, individuals who work in the sector, and supporters! Ages 16+.
*Registration required
Drop-In Art Space Only
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come hang out, make art & socialize!
Jam Session ft SAINT HESTON
Thursday Night Jam Sessions are a welcoming space for musicians, poets, singers and attendees to play non-stop music with one another in an open circle, "living room" setting! Even if you don't jam, we have a variety of art supplies to get crafty during the show. Jam Sessions happen EVERY Thursday night from 7 - 10pm in the summer. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by SAINT HESTON!
Raw Voices by Madhuban
Raw Voices is a monthly spoken word, comedy and music show that happens last Friday of the month. This showcase will include feature performances from a local poet, comedian and music & open mics, curated by Madhuban Performing Arts. This event will also act as the Closing Celebration of Elina Browerman's Mini Gallery Exhibit!
Drop-In Art Space Only
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come hang out, make art & socialize!
ATC Trading Session
Come trade Artist trading cards! The cards are 2.5“ by 3.5” in size. A trading card can be a drawing, a painting, a collage, a print, sewn fabric, knotwork, photographs, digital prints, photocopies.
Sunday Book Club
A book club space for community, curiosity, and conversations we don't usually get to have. This space is for people who are interested in reading, trying to find their way back to reading, or lifelong readers. Ages 18+.
*Registration encouraged
Proof of Concept (ft. Earlybird and Friends)
Proof of Concept is DJ Earlybird's first dance-forward party. Earlybird will play genres, bpms, and energy levels that don't appear in his typical lounge, restaurant, and coffee shop sets. For the first iteration, he's teaming up with Roulette, an up-and-coming EDM crew, and encouraging them to step out of their comfort zones while packing the dance floor. Come early or come late. Either way, expect surprises.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Little Bean Comedy
Join Little Bean Comedy for a special series tackling climate change the only way we know how: by telling jokes. Ages 18+.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
*Registration required
Raw Voices 10-Year Anniversary
Join us for an exciting evening celebrating 10 years of Raw Voices! Raw Voices is a monthly spoken word, comedy and music show that happens last Friday of the month. This showcase will include feature performances from a local poet, comedian and musician. This anniversary edition of Raw Voices will include special messages from community speakers, food & drink, and a raffle!
*Registration encouraged
Jam Session ft Intrusive Thoughts
Thursday Night Jam Sessions are a welcoming space for musicians, poets, singers and attendees to play non-stop music with one another in an open circle, "living room" setting! Even if you don't jam, we have a variety of art supplies to get crafty during the show. Jam Sessions happen EVERY Thursday night from 7 - 10pm. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Intrusive Thoughts!
Drop-In Art Space Only!
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come by and create with the free to use art supplies & instruments. We have paint, collage, textiles, board games, guitars, pianos, drum-kit, clay and more!
Sunday Book Club
A book club space for community, curiosity, and conversations we don't usually get to have. This space is for people who are interested in reading, trying to find their way back to reading, or lifelong readers. Ages 18+.
*Registration encouraged
Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop w/ Bochiknot
Learn basic macramé knots by making your own plant hanger to take home with you!
*Registration required
The Sacred Becoming - The Transition From Girlhood into Womanhood
The Sacred Becoming is a solo exhibition featuring 10 original paintings, each one representing a stage in the evolution from girlhood into womanhood.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
*Registration required
Drop-In Art Space Only!
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come by and create with the free to use art supplies & instruments. We have paint, collage, textiles, board games, guitars, pianos, drum-kit, clay and more!
Little Bean Comedy
Join Little Bean Comedy for a special series tackling climate change the only way we know how: by telling jokes. Ages 18+.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
*Registration required
Jam Session ft Kindé
Thursday Night Jam Sessions are a welcoming space for musicians, poets, singers and attendees to play non-stop music with one another in an open circle, "living room" setting! Even if you don't jam, we have a variety of art supplies to get crafty during the show. Jam Sessions happen EVERY Thursday night from 7 - 10pm. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Kindé!
Drop-In Art Space Only!
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come by and create with the free to use art supplies & instruments. We have paint, collage, textiles, board games, guitars, pianos, drum-kit, clay and more!
Drop-In Art Space Only!
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come by and create with the free to use art supplies & instruments. We have paint, collage, textiles, board games, guitars, pianos, drum-kit, clay and more!
Live Sound Tech Workshop w/ Tobi Sinclair
Join this workshop to learn and practice the basics of being a sound tech for live events!
*Registration required
Alcove Photo Club Annual Exhibition Public Viewing Hours
Visit the Alcove Photo Club 2026 Exhibition during public viewing hours and explore a collection of photographs created by members of our community. Admission is free and all are welcome.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Little Bean Comedy
Join Little Bean Comedy for a special series tackling climate change the only way we know how: by telling jokes. Ages 18+.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
*Registration required
Color Hunt YYC
Color Hunt YYC is a community photography walk activity. After an hour-long photo walk through the neighbourhood focused on finding and capturing color, participants gather to decompress, share their shots, and reflect on what they noticed and created.
*Registration required
Jam Session ft Afoke
Thursday Night Jam Sessions are a welcoming space for musicians, poets, singers and attendees to play non-stop music with one another in an open circle, "living room" setting! Even if you don't jam, we have a variety of art supplies to get crafty during the show. Jam Sessions happen EVERY Thursday night from 7 - 10pm. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Afoke!
Clock Out! Your Creative Escape: Beats and Crafts
Do you work or live downtown? Need to step away from the stress of everyday life? Looking for a quick midday reset? Clock Out! Your Creative Escape is a fun, casual monthly drop-in series open to anyone looking to pause, create, and recharge. This month, we're hosting a crafts day with clay, paint markers, yarn, and more while a DJ performs!
*Registration encouraged
Alcove Photo Club Photography Editing Sessions
Photography Editing Sessions is a casual drop-in gathering where photographers can work on selecting, editing, and processing their images in a supportive group setting.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
*Registration required
Drop-in Sewing Basics
Join us for a hands-on drop-in sewing experience. We'll have sewing machines threaded and ready to go with some beginner friendly exercises to be tackled! Ages 12+.
Alcove Photo Club Print Exchange
Join Alcove Photo Club for a fun and interactive Photography Print Exchange at Alcove Beltline. Ages 16+.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
*Registration required
Alcove Photo Club Annual Exhibition Public Viewing Hours
Visit the Alcove Photo Club 2026 Exhibition during public viewing hours and explore a collection of photographs created by members of our community. Admission is free and all are welcome.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Drop-In Art Space Only!
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come by and create with the free to use art supplies & instruments. We have paint, collage, textiles, board games, guitars, pianos, drum-kit, clay and more!
Little Bean Comedy
Join Little Bean Comedy for a special series tackling climate change the only way we know how: by telling jokes. Ages 18+.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
*Registration required
Drop-In Art Space Only!
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come by and create with the free to use art supplies & instruments. We have paint, collage, textiles, board games, guitars, pianos, drum-kit, clay and more!
Jam Session ft SHADES
Thursday Night Jam Sessions are a welcoming space for musicians, poets, singers and attendees to play non-stop music with one another in an open circle, "living room" setting! Even if you don't jam, we have a variety of art supplies to get crafty during the show. Jam Sessions happen EVERY Thursday night from 7 - 10pm. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by SHADES!
Window Case Concert ft SHY FRiEND
Come down for a monthly installment of Window Case Concerts! Enjoy live music as you stroll down 7 Ave and 2nd St SW. Come in to the art space to get crafty with the variety of art supplies and instruments too. This show will feature SHY FRiEND!
Alcove Photo Club Photography Editing Sessions
Photography Editing Sessions is a casual drop-in gathering where photographers can work on selecting, editing, and processing their images in a supportive group setting.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
*Registration required