canadiary Calgary

Diary of Events and Happenings in Calgary, Alberta.


Wolf Willow Jewelry Workshop

Saturday, 5 April 2025 - In this workshop, Métis artisan Janis Laboucane will teach you the history, uses, and preparation of the wolf willow bead, including the hands-on process of cleaning, boiling, piercing and drying the seeds to make beads. Janis will then lead you in making your own set of a bracelet and earrings made from wolf willow! Registration includes the workshop and all materials. - Event Details

High Tea at the zoo

Saturday, 5 April 2025 - High Tea at the zoo is a full day of spring fun, perfect for all ages. Enjoy delicious treats like scones, finger sandwiches, and mouthwatering snacks while sipping on a selection of tasty loose-leaf teas, all in the beautiful setting of Grazers Restaurant. Your ticket includes zoo admission, so regardless of your seating time, you’ll have the chance to enjoy your High Tea and treats, take a leisurely stroll around the grounds to visit the animals, and soak in the beauty of the Dorothy Harvie Gardens as they begin to bloom. - Event Details

Ranchmans Pass The Guitar

Saturday, 5 April 2025 - RANCHMANS PRESENTS PASS THE GUITAR VOL.7 INDIGENOUS SONGWRITER SESSION Sunday, April 6th Lineup Featuring: TRENT AGECOUTAY | JAIDEN RILEY | ASHLEY GHOSTKEEPER | MARTIN DESJARLAIS Join us at Ranchmans Pass The Guitar for an unforgettable evening of live music and storytelling. Immerse yourself in the captivating tunes of Trent Agecoutay, Jaiden Riley, Ashley Ghostkeeper, & Martin Desjarlais. Enjoy a night filled with soulful melodies, compelling stories, and great company. Indulge in delicious food and drinks as you soak in the talent of these extraordinary musician. - Event Details

The Fibre Shindig

Saturday, 5 April 2025 - Join us for a one day celebration of local fibre artists and makers, featuring hand dyed yarn, fibre, project bags, fibre tools and more. Find your next project, or a fabulous gift for a crafty friend amongst the colourful, squishy goodness. There is a sprinkling of other handmade items too, such as lampwork beads, artisan soaps, indigenous fabric and art. Find out the creativity of local makers and get inspired. Entrance fee is $5 (16 and over) and that also gets you a raffle ticket with a chance to win door prizes supplied by our fabulous vendors. - Event Details

The Confluence: Past, Present Future

Friday, 4 April 2025 - Phase 1 of a complete exhibit overhaul is underway at The Confluence! Take a sneak peek at the construction progress and learn about the rich history that is inspiration for the new exhibit content. The tour includes a 30-minute presentation in the Burnswest Theatre and a guided walk through the cultural centre, where you can see just how much is changing. Learn about this land’s significance to Indigenous Peoples, the establishment of Fort Calgary, and how site use has evolved over time to find greater understanding about the history and the future of this special place where the Bow and Elbow rivers meet. - Event Details

DZVINKA - Ukraines Robinhood Story

Friday, 4 April 2025 - Welcome to the jubilant celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Society. Since its inception in 1974, Tryzub has stood as a beacon of artistic excellence, a symphony of spirited footwork and colourful costumes that tell the story of Ukraine’s rich heritage. “DZVINKA,” Tryzub’s 50th Anniversary Show, is a unique 2-hour stage production that unveils over one hour of original music, composed and recorded amidst the shadows of war in Ukraine. Featuring new elaborate costumes crafted in Ukraine, the mesmerizing choreography takes audiences on a riveting journey encompassing excitement, anticipation, laughter, and moments of despair. - Event Details

Calgary Sketch and Painting Club - Spring Art Exhibition

Friday, 4 April 2025 - The Calgary Sketch and Painting Club invites you to our bi-annual Art Exhibition!! Our talented artists will be showing off their newest artwork. Come on down, immerse yourself in local Canadian art and meet the artists! Reception times : 10am - 4pm Free Admission | Free Parking | A chance to win a door prize! Hope to see you all there!!! - Event Details

Love Notes

Friday, 4 April 2025 - An Evening of Love Notes Join Harpreet M Dayal for an evening of poetry and affirmations of love, loss, hope, and life's little joys. Experience poetry and Indian classical melodies intertwine, weaving a rich tapestry of story and sound. From the quiet stirrings of self-discovery to the echoes of love, loss, and resilience, each word and note unfolds with intention—an invitation to find yourself within the rhythm of shared experience. Featuring Live Music by: Arjun K. Verma – Arjun has spent his entire life steeped in the tradition of North Indian Classical Music. Arjun, the son of internationally performing sitarist Roop Verma, a disciple of Ali Akbar Khan and Ravi Shankar, began learning sitar from his father at age five. In 2021, Arjun released a solo album, EPIPHANIES, exploring his very personal relationship with the sitar and Indian classical music. Arjun recorded with cutting-edge studio technology; this album was released in HD and Ambisonic (surround) formats, raising the bar for the sound of the sitar. Sunny Matharu – Growing up in a musical family, Sunny began his training in Tabla at a very young age. His training started with Ustad Satwant Singh, who gave him a strong foundation in Tabla playing. To this day, he continues to learn under the guidance of Tabla maestro Pandit Yogesh Samsi, one of the foremost tabla players of the Punjab Gharana. Over the last 20 years, Sunny has accompanied numerous musicians from around the world, including many world-renowned musicians from the Indian Classical music tradition. - Event Details

The Calgary Creative Arts Guild Annual Spring Show Sale

Friday, 4 April 2025 - The Calgary Creative Arts Guild (CCAG) is pleased to be hosting our Annual Spring Show and Sale on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 10am to 4pm at the Montgomery Community Association (5003 16th Avenue NW, Calgary, AB, T3B 0N2). This show features original works from over 30 local artists. This is a great opportunity to see some amazing art and maybe even find some pieces to add to your collection. There will be door prizes and a raffle for an original piece of art worth $300! Tickets will be for sale at the event or through one of the participating artists. Admission and parking for this event is free. The CCAG is supporting the Calgary Food bank at this event, and cash donations are gratefully accepted. For questions or more information, please go to our website: https://calgarycreativeartsguild.wordpress.com/ - Event Details