It goes without saying that the holiday season prompts joy amongst many populations. Festivities emerge as people wrap up the final chapter of their year, engage in self-reflection, and manifest goals for the year to come. While the holidays definitely promote positive values, like unity and optimism, not everyone is fortunate enough to experience this.…
A few weeks ago, I was able to attend the Sistine Chapel Exhibit in Calgary. For those of you unfamiliar, the Sistine Chapel exhibit showcases some of Michelangelo’s most famous paintings. Michelangelo was a very famous artist during the Renaissance, and his work is widely appreciated to this day. I was very excited when I…
On Saturday January 20th, millions of people around the globe and thousands of individuals right here in Calgary gathered to support the second annual Women’s March.
Nothing to do before semester two starts? Go and find out what’s fun and awesome to do in the city!!
Ya Hoo! Hello cowboys and cowgirls, here we are again. Stampede is here! We are going to see people wearing cowboy hats, shirts and jeans everywhere after today. This weekend, our topic is surrounded by Stampede. The stampede parade is also tomorrow so get your lazy bum up because you have to wake up early to see it!…
This Saturday, June 27th, in Eau Claire Festival Market Square from 1pm-10pm, Youth Central will host one of the most epic events of the summer. Is that doubt I sense? Sure, this may just seem like any of the larger block parties taking place around Calgary, but there are just certain aspects completely unique to…
1. Propylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Retinol Palmitate and Other Words I Don’t Understand Like Love What: Edmonton group Toy Guns Dance are bringing an innovative show to Calgary; including 300 pillows, 12 dancers, one storyteller and one opera singer, this performance cannot be missed. This show will be touring around Albertan sleep showrooms, starting here in Calgary. Did I…
Who’s glad that the weekend is finally here? (Me, of course!) I absolutely cannot wait for summer vacation – it’s almost here guys! While we wait for its grand arrival, let’s make the most of our weekends. Here are a few things for you to do this weekend in and around Calgary: 1. Family Favourites What: Every Saturday…
Can you believe June is already here? Start your month off right by checking out these amazing events in Calgary this weekend: 1. Scotiabank Calgary Marathon Weekend What: Run with, or cheer on, participants as they run 5k, 10k, half marathon or marathon race around the city. Youth Central is also part of this marathon and you can…
Get involved with the community of Calgary this weekend with these extraordinary events! West Coast Swing at the Haysboro Community Centre West Coast Swing is a smooth, cool, sexy style of dancing that allows for improvisation and can be danced to rock, blues, pop, hip-hop, Motown, disco, funk and swing music. Come for a Free…
Bobby Mileage is at the helm of an event that Calgary and the world has never seen before. The Change the Game Project (CTG) is a week full of unique dance camps and battles taking place from August 17-23, 2015. With $60 000 in prize money for every dance category, including house, hip-hop, breaking, and…
Since everyone probably has already seen enough Easter related events advertised in Calgary, I decided to collect non-Easter related events taking place April 3 through 5th. Enjoy your weekend everyone. King Lear at the Max Bell Theatre One of the greatest Shakespeare tragedies, King Lear is in Calgary from April 1 – 12 featuring…
I’m not sure what the weather has been up to… But! lucky for you there’s events coming up that will let you forget about the blues of Calgary’s indecisive weather. Here’s a sample of what you can see March 27-29, 2015, in Calgary Taste of Bragg Creek (Friday) Take a nice drive out to Bragg Creek and…
One month into second semester and already we’re well into the month of March! If you’ve found yourself slightly stressed and looking for a break from school, or just looking for a fun getaway, here are a number of events and fun things you can look out for this month: See a Drama Production!…
Are you passionate about peace? Are you concerned about conflict in our world? Come help shift the consciousness. You are invited to come out to the Peace Bridge on Memorial Drive on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at noon to join Calgarians from all walks of life to walk in the name of Peace. Join us on the…