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
Roots of the Journey
Ugat ng Paglalakbay (“Roots of the Journey”) is a community-driven, multidisciplinary art initiative featuring the works of eight (8) artists whose artworks will be exhibited at the Alcove Centre for the Arts.
Anacrusis Music FUN-raiser
This is a casual fundraiser with the bands, artists and combos that Anacrusis is home to, performing for community, friends, loved ones and chosen family, in an effort to help Anacrusis Music raise a bit of money for relocation fees and sound mitigation materials.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Acting Workshop w/ Pinky
Build confidence and develop your stage presence in this beginner-friendly acting workshop!
*Registration required
ATC Trading Cards 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.
Beginners Punch Needle Workshop - Filipinx Edition
Celebrate Filipino Heritage Month and join us to make your very own punch needle coaster with Filipino-inspired designs. OPM will be playing and Filipino finger foods and desserts will be provided!
- Please reach out to Your Local Plant Mami's Instagram with any questions about this event
- Click here for tickets!
- For ages 16+
- Admission is $33 plus taxes and Eventbrite fees.
* 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!
Jam Session ft Cedric’s Basement
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 - 9pm. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Cedric’s Basement!
Alcove Photo Club Annual Exhibition Soft Opening
The Alcove Photo Club 2026 Exhibition is a community photography exhibition bringing together perspectives from photographers across Calgary and beyond.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Raw Voices x Roots of the Journey Exhibit Spotlight
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.
Seeing the Seams: A Playground for Textile Attention
Seeing the Seams: A Playground for Textile Attention invites participants to slow down and look closely at the clothes we wear every day.
Alcove Photo Club Annual Exhibition Open Reception
The Alcove Photo Club 2026 Exhibition is a community photography exhibition bringing together perspectives from photographers across Calgary and beyond.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
*Registration encouraged
Alcove Photo Club Print Exchange
Join Alcove Photo Club for a fun and interactive Photography Print Exchange at Alcove Beltline.
* 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!
Alcove Flea - Stampede Edition
Get ready for some YEEHAWING and HOWDYING! We are bringing in local secondhand vendors, curating your next Stampede outfit!
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Jam Session ft ZHE the Free
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 - 9pm. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by ZHE the Free!
Clock Out! Your Creative Escape: Watercolour Painting
Do you work or live downtown? Need to step away from the stress of everyday life? Looking for a quick creative reset? Clock Out! Your Creative Escape is a fun, casual monthly drop-in series designed for downtown office workers during Wednesday lunch hours.
*Registration encouraged
Dekada '70: Film Night
Dekada '70 is a powerful Filipino film set during the years of martial law in the Philippines.
You Matter Connect: Men's Mental Health
You Matter Connect gives men the space to have honest conversations about the pressure, expectations, and experiences that often go unspoken. Ages 18+.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Vocals Workshop w/ Jeziah
Join this workshop to learn foundational vocal practices!
*Registration required
Naked Tongue Poetry Night
A room lit by language, buzzing with unspoken truths. Naked Tongue Poetry Night is a space for truth-tellers, soul-speakers, and verse-slingers to bare it all. Ages 16+ are welcome!
*Registration required
Hand Sewing Workshop w/ Rosalyn
Learn the basics of hand sewing in this beginner-friendly workshop!
*Registration required
Never Ending Fallacy
Never Ending Fallacy' is a pop-up solo exhibition by Frankie Elouise that narrates the irony of hyper-individualism.
* 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!
Jam Session ft Natalia
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 - 9pm. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Natalia!
Window Case Concert ft. Kawalease Arab Canadian Theatre
Come down for a monthly installment of Window Case Concerts! This show will feature Kawalease Arab Canadian Theatre.
The Gathering
An immersive evening of live music, DJs, local art, and creative connection. Ages 18+.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
*Registration encouraged
The Green Room
The Green Room is a space for creatives, centered around sound, artistry, and development. Recommended ages 13+.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Zine Party
Zine Party is an all ages market hosted by Shelf Life Books in partnership with Alcove featuring local makers, artists, & vendors selling zines, books, prints, pins, art, stickers, tee, cards, totes & more!
EnComica Release Party
An EP release party and listening experience for Daniel Caceres, featuring a live debut of tracks from the new project alongside a curated selection of atmospheric music throughout the night.
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 Julio
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 - 9pm. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Julio!
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+ welcome.
Open House Punk Show ft. Haze Fridge & The Petty Larceneers
It's not going to be a quiet Sunday — join us for a Punk Show for our Open House at Alcove Beltline! Featuring bands Haze Fridge & The Petty Larceneers. Come for the music, stay for the energy! This program is graciously funded by the City of Calgary.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Paint Your Own Vinyl Record Workshop
In this workshop, learn how to paint using a vinyl record as your canvas!
*Registration required
Rplanet Vol 1
We are a local collective called Rplanet from Calgary showcasing our new music, fashion and art at Alcove. Come have some drinks and food with us at the new Alcove Beltline Location to kick off the Spring!
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Electronic Music Production with Strudel Live Coding Workshop
Attend this workshop to learn the foundations of music production with live coding!
*Registration required
Raw Voices (by YYC Sapphics) x Isa Mini Gallery Opening
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.
Jam Session ft Pinky
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 - 9pm. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Pinky!
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!
Creatives Mixer x ASCN
Our Creatives Mixer are a quarterly networking event that brings together people that Alcove collaborates with, local creatives, individuals who work in the sector, and supporters!
*Registration required
CLOSED
Closed today for private event! See you on Tuesday evening for our Creatives Mixer!

