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

Filtering by: “Partnerships”

Jun
6

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!

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May
31

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.

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May
20

Cypher Club YYC

Come join the vibe and freestyle with us every month at Cypher Club! Everyone is welcome - rappers, producers, singers, poets and artists - to share your voice on the mic at our open Cypher featuring local DJs on the decks.
BEATS. BARS. COMMUNITY.

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May
5

Downtown Community Ideation Session

The Ward 7 Office of Councillor Myke Atkinson invites you to take part in a Community Ideation Session. The Community Ideation Sessions are interactive, in‑person gatherings where residents can share what matters most to them in their neighbourhoods. If you live, work, or volunteer in Ward 7, this session is for you!

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Apr
26

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.

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Apr
22

Cypher Club YYC

Come join the vibe and freestyle with us every month at Cypher Club! Everyone is welcome - rappers, producers, singers, poets and artists - to share your voice on the mic at our open Cypher featuring local DJs on the decks.
BEATS. BARS. COMMUNITY.

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Apr
17

Marketplace of Inspiration - Alcove Edition!

What is the Marketplace of Inspiration? Share your idea, whether it's a partial idea, a curiosity, a community challenge you're looking to overcome or a new exciting creative project. The Marketplace is a chance to hear from your peers, a panel of community champions and source new perspectives! The hope from this community-sourced gathering is new connections, ideas, and artistic endeavors!

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Apr
11

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. No filters, no fluff, just pure wordplay, emotion, and energy. Whether you're spilling your heart or sipping something strong, come vibe with a crowd that knows poetry is power.

*Registration required

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Apr
11

Youth Eco-Grief Survival Kit Workshop

The Calgary Climate Hub and Refugia Retreats are partnering to host a free and creative youth workshop with a climate justice focus. The eco-grief survival kit we’ll be creating in this workshop is intended to be an aide in navigating your feelings surrounding the climate crisis. Open to ages 13 - 25.

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