Little Bean Comedy - Canada's shortest running open-mic comedy show! This showcase will include a professional headliner, curated feature acts & open mics spots. Hosted by Monica Urribarri , this month's feature is Faris.

The ASCN: Calgary Hub operates in partnership with Calgary Arts Development, Trico Changemakers Studio, and the International Centre of Art for Social Change. The primary mission of the Calgary Hub is to cultivate, promote, and nurture the field of art for social change and community-engaged arts in Calgary, harnessing its potential as a tool for driving social transformation.

*Registration required

This will be our final hurrah in Calgary before our big move. We would love to see everyone before we leave. Come socialize, do some art, have snacks, and listen to live music. Music will start at 5:00pm and end at 5:30pm. Performed by Tony Zazula.

City Building Program is back looking to engage and explore how artists and creatives can shape Calgary! As Calgary continues to grow let's ensure artists and creatives communities make their impact!

*Registration encouraged

Experience an evening of soul-stirring music with Yongo in an intimate, cozy setting. Blending heartfelt lyrics with smooth vocals and stripped-back arrangements, this special session invites you to connect deeply with the music and the artist in a relaxed, up-close atmosphere!

Mixtape Club is a space for MCs, poets, rappers, beatmakers and producers build out a collaborative mixtape. This project is hosted by Tribe Artist Society and led by the multi-talented, Emil Starlight. Come contribute, and grow with a community of musical creatives!

Come Jam & learn about different rhythm techniques with the talented Natalia Chai, Whether you are an experienced musician or just a music-lover, this space is open to all skill levels to jam and make music during lunchtime. A variety of instruments will be provided including a keyboard, drum-kit, guitars, bass, and percussion instruments!

Experience the power of music beyond words at Words Just Aren’t Enough, an immersive instrumental concert where melodies tell the story.

Mixtape Club is a space for MCs, poets, rappers, beatmakers and producers build out a collaborative mixtape. This project is hosted by Tribe Artist Society and led by the multi-talented, Emil Starlight. Come contribute, and grow with a community of musical creatives!

Come freestyle with us month at Cypher Club! Featuring performances from some incredible Cypher Club artists, followed by an open Cypher with local DJs! on the decks!
Beats. Bars. Community.

Spark conversations, break barriers, and brew community spirit at Grounds for Gathering, the Downtown Core Coffee Club hosted by DCNA! Join your neighbours for a free, inclusive monthly social hour. No agenda, no judgment – just genuine connection with the neighbours who shape our downtown core.

At May's Meet Up we're exploring how arts for social change can impact the work of community developers. Arts for Social Change is using the arts practices to build and support healthy, sustainable, and more just communities.

*Registration required

City Building Program is back looking to engage and explore how artists and creatives can shape Calgary! As Calgary continues to grow let's ensure artists and creatives communities make their impact! This is part 2 of a 3 part series!

*Registration recommended

Finn Frankowski, the facilitating artist behind Alcove’s new community mural, will be interviewed about their experiences as an artist and painting their FIRST EVER public mural. They will be joined by their close friends Tamara Cloete, Radan Safinia, and Ash Baayens, who are incredible artists of different disciplines.

*Registration required

Come make and trade artist trading cards! The cards are 2.5“ by 3.5” in size.

Woolf’ Voices 38: Family: Honouring the Feminine Curated by Adrienne Adams

NASARIMBA will discuss definitions of legal and illegal street art along with their experiences in these realms. They will talk about the context of Calgary, its history and current efforts to activate public space. They will discuss how the Calgary context relates to and differs from other parts of Canada and the World.

*Registration required

Join Arlo Maverick for an intimate and interactive experience that leans into the Tiny Desk Series and Singer-Songwriter performance format.

*Registration required

City Building Program is back looking to engage and explore how artists and creatives can shape Calgary! As Calgary continues to grow let's ensure artists and creatives communities make their impact!

*Registration recommended

Experience the power of music beyond words at Words Just Aren’t Enough, an immersive instrumental concert where melodies tell the story.

Spark conversations, break barriers, and brew community spirit at Grounds for Gathering, the Downtown Core Coffee Club hosted by DCNA! Join your neighbours for a free, inclusive monthly social hour. No agenda, no judgment – just genuine connection with the neighbours who shape our downtown core.

Calling all photography enthusiasts! Join us for a fun and interactive Photography Print Exchange, where local photographers of all levels can connect, learn, and share their passion for the art of photography. This event is in partnership with Alcove Photo Club!

*Registration required

Come freestyle with us month at Cypher Club! Featuring performances from some incredible Cypher Club artists, followed by an open Cypher with local DJs! on the decks!
Beats. Bars. Community.

Secret Shop 16: The Band is coming!
Using fashion as our vehicle, Secret Shop aims to bring together the many realms of artistic expression under one roof! Calgarys best kept secret provides a space for designers and clothing curators alike to display their creations and collections to a fashion forward audience!

Come Jam & learn about different rhythm techniques with the talented Tobi Sinclair. Whether you are an experienced musician or just a music-lover, this space is open to all skill levels to jam and make music during lunchtime. A variety of instruments will be provided including a keyboard, drum-kit, guitars, bass, and percussion instruments!