With the ending of summer, lot of exciting arts and performances events are happening around Calgary in the upcoming weeks. A lot of them, like Artwalk, are free and open to public. Since they’re all located in places easy to get to by bus or train, go check them out and have some fun!
1) ARTWALK
Sept. 18-19
Artwalk is an annual event that happens in mid-September that provides an opportunity for everyone to see the amazing galleries and artist studios in Calgary. Many people believe that they have wait to travel to all corners of the world to see unique art of high quality, when they could find wonderful creations right here in their own city! This event is completely free, and welcomes public of all ages. There will artists talking about their work, special events happening in different venues, and sometimes even refreshments.
For more info, visit: http://www.calgaryartwalk.com/
2) EPCOR CENTRE 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Sept. 18
The Epcor Centre for Perfoming Arts will officially be celebrating its grand opening 25 years ago with a festive concert filled with music, dance, and theatre. The tickets are free of charge for anyone who wants to attend, and can be reserved at the Epcor Centre’s website (I believe they are currently sold out). The evening’s show will begin at 5 pm with some pre-show entertainment, followed by a one-act concert, and finally a post show reception at 7:45 pm. The show will feature music from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Mélanie Léonare. There will also be the world premiere of a piano concerto by Canadian composer Jeffrey Ryan followed by a Sleeping Beauty pas de deux from the Alberta Ballet. After which there will be singing, an organ performance, and Vignette performances by Alberta Theatre Projects, Theatre Calgary, One Yellow Rabbit, The Calgary International Children’s Festival and Downstage.
For more info, visit: http://www.epcorcentre.org/WhatsOn/ShowDetails.aspx?show_id=DAFEBA77-5699-42FC-8958-37FF07B6B082
3) Silk Road Festival
Sept. 24
The Calgary Multicultural Centre is dedicating a festival to celebrate the arts, culture, and spices brought to Canada from immigrants from China, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, and Lebanon. All forms of interesting ancient culture will be part of the festival, whether it’s Persian and Arabic poetic rhythms or Chinese art.
For more info, visit: http://www.calgarymulti.com/