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Dust Poets
Sep 28
From the songwriter breeding-grounds of Winnipeg, this five-piece acoustic folk group has grown roots deep in the Canadian prairies. Get a taste of their live show at the Calgary Folk Club in September.
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This Friday, Corps Bara Youth Dance Theatre hosts their annual benefit performance and silent auction. To be held at the Westside King's Church, the doors open at 6:45 pm and the show starts at 7:00 pm.
Address: 3939 69 St. SW Calgary AB
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One Yellow Rabbit presents one of its most popular festivals: High Performance Rodeo. Showcased in this festival are new local and national works by original and respected talent. Occurs throughout January.
- One Yellow Rabbit Address: EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts, 205 8th Avenue S.E. Calgary AB T2G 0K8
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 1 403 264-3224
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May 19,26
Calgary's only live and improvised soap opera has returned for an 8th season. Shows run every Monday until May 26th.
Address: 2404 Erlton Rd. SW Calgary AB
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Alberta Dance Explosions Festival
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Each year, Dancers' Studio West presents this festival of dance. The shows feature an exciting line-up of choreographers as they showcase a diversity of dance styles including contemporary, tap, hip hop, break, belly, flamenco and more.
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Calgary Midwinter Bluesfest
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Featuring guitar and vocal workshops, blues jams and a whole lot of concerts, this annual music festival is sure to cure those winter time blues.
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Possessed: Get Funked is an annual fundraiser supporting the Decidedly Jazz Danceworks. This dance party will feature live music and deejays, cocktails and culinary bites.
- MacEwan Hall Address: University of Calgary Students' Union, 2500 University Drive NW Calgary AB T2N 1N4
1 403 245-3533
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Each year, ACAD presents this extravagant wearable art performance woven together by the school's multidisciplinary students.
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Celebrate Bach's birthday with a variety of musical performances at the Scarboro United Church. Presented by the Calgary Bach Festival Society.
Address: 134 Scarboro Avenue SW
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Now entering its fifth year, the Calgary International Spoken Word Festival lights downtown Calgary ablaze in April with scorching wordplay, rhythms and beats. Join local and international Spoken Word artists for dazzling interdisciplinary performances.
Address: Various Venues Calgary AB
Send an Email 1 403 686-4292
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This annual festival of student works is held each year by the University of Calgary's Department of Drama. Taking Flight gives the public a chance to see some of the cumulative work of drama students on campus.
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Playing for Life is an annual charity concert that raises funds to be used towards cancer research and patient care programs. Calgary's 10th Annual Playing For Life Concert Fundraiser will feature Canadian songstress Chantal Kreviazuk. Funds raised will be donated to Calgary's Southern Alberta Cancer Research Institute.
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Smucker's, the jam-and jelly-making company presents the 2008 edition of Stars on Ice. Visitors will be dazzled by professional skaters in striking costumes, telling stories through movement on ice-skate.
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May 15 to 25
Help with the creative direction of Theatre Calgary by attending Fuse 2008, a new play initiative showcasing new projects and various themes. Admission to this event is free. Check online for a list of shows and details.
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Cake
May 15
Popular in some circles since the early 90s, Cake is best known for their hit Short Skirt/Long Jacket. Their unique style blends genres such as funk, ska, pop and rap.
- MacEwan Hall Address: University of Calgary Students' Union, 2500 University Drive NW Calgary AB T2N 1N4
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Windy Mountain Music
May 15
A preliminary show for the Windy Mountain Music Festival in Fort Macleod, this show will offer a sampling of the exceptional musicians scheduled to play on the weekend. This year, the festival is celebrating Jewish music and culture.
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Nightwish
May 17
The Finnish symphonic power metal group Nightwish is coming to Mac Hall in May. They will be joined by Sonic Syndicate, a melodic death metal band from Sweden.
- MacEwan Hall Address: University of Calgary Students' Union, 2500 University Drive NW Calgary AB T2N 1N4
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George Thorogood & The Destroyers
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