Toddler Time
2024-12-06 11:00 - 2024-12-20 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1, Canada
Bundle up in your warmest jackets with your Toddlers and join our weekly Toddler Time program on most Friday’s starting at 11 am (register in advance to confirm you get updates on our programs)! Kids between the ages 0-5; can enjoy story time, crafts, colouring, and more to keep youngsters entertained during your visit.

We Sing! Yule Sing!
2024-12-15 14:30 - 16:00 | Scarboro United Church, 134 Scarboro Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T3C 2H1, Canada
Join Calgary Men’s Chorus for We Sing! Yule Sing!
A festive celebration filled with holiday cheer, this lively winter concert features a mix of sing-along favourites and fresh, fun takes on some classics. From timeless carols to playful new arrangements, it’s the perfect way to embrace the spirit of the season with friends and family! Wall of Wine Raffle and Refreshments after the show!
Tickets are only $5 plus a pay-what-you-can donation (suggested donation of $10/ticket).

Wool & Warmth
2024-12-04 18:30 - 19:30 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1, Canada
Calling all knitters, crocheters and crafters, Wool & Warmth is back! Bring your current crafting project and cozy up with us at The Confluence for an evening of handicrafts and conversation as the year winds to close. Connect with your community over a glass of wine and some laughs and take a stroll around the cultural centre with included after-hours admission!
Tickets include complimentary light refreshments and cultural centre admisison. Additional beverages, snacks and alcohol available for purchase.
Must be 18 years or older to attend.

Holiday Trivia
2024-12-20 18:30 - 20:00 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1, Canada
Do you love chestnuts roasting by the fire? Do you know the difference between Roman and Christian influences on Christmas traditions? Test your knowledge on all things holly and jolly and take on this merry twist on trivia!
From traditions to holiday movies, rejoice with holiday trivia from different cultures while spreading cheer and joy through three fast-paced rounds of trivia, including The Confluence’s signature Fact or Fiction challenge.
The bar will be open throughout the night for drink and snack service so you can eat, drink and trivia to your heart’s content!
Celebrate the holidays with us at our last trivia night of 2024! Register your team for just $25 today!

Film Screening in the Burnswest Theatre-White Christmas
2024-12-22 14:00 - 16:00 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1, Canada
The Burnswest Theatre at The Confluence is a cozy indie theatre perfect for a fun day out with the family or date night with a special someone. With film screenings of cult classics, family favourites and hidden gems happening every month, check back regularly to see what’s playing! Tickets are $12 and include a small popcorn and admission to The Confluence Cultural Centre. Film Screening in the Burnswest Theatre-White Christmas-A successful song-and-dance duo team up with their sister act to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general.

Beatlejuice
2025-01-07 19:30 - 2025-01-12 19:30 | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Avenue NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1M4, Canada
He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to your city.
It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, BEETLEJUICE is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!

Toddler Time
2025-01-10 11:00 - 12:00 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1, Canada
Every Friday, join us for exciting story times, age-appropriate crafts, colouring and more for youngsters aged 0-5! Tickets include the program and admission to The Confluence Cultural Centre so you can make the most of your day out.
Parent/guardian supervision required at all times. A maximum of 4 children can attend with 1 adult. There is no designated stroller parking.

Beading Workshop
2025-01-19 10:00 - 17:00 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1, Canada
In this beginner’s workshop, Métis artisan Janis Laboucane will share the history and significance of Métis beading where you’ll learn to follow a traditional flower pattern for your own beading project. All materials are supplied and yours to take home if you don’t finish the flower during the workshop.
Bring your own lunch with you or add Spolumbo’s lunch to your ticket purchase for an additional $17 and we’ll deliver it day-of.
About the Instructor
Janis Laboucane is a Métis artisan from Fishing Lake Métis Settlement skilled in beading, drawing, painting, quilling and tufting. Janis is a gifted instructor with extensive experience facilitating programs and teaching native and traditional arts.

Hot Dogs & Hot Takes on History: How the Whisky Trade Came and Went at Mohkinstsis
2025-01-23 18:30 - 20:30 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1, Canada
Debunk and debate local histories at Hot Dogs & Hot Takes on History! Every month, a historian or specialized expert will share their research and offer new perspectives on the history we think we know.
Every Hot Dogs & Hot Takes event kicks off with a short presentation on a historical topic by the guest speaker, followed by an interview facilitated by The Confluence President Jennifer Thompson, and an open discussion where you can offer your knowledge and questions about the evening’s topic.
What’s a hot take without a hot snack to go with it? Fuel the evening with hot dogs and a gourmet hot dog topping bar. Hot dogs are $8 each—sea salt chips included!

Reading by the Rivers Book Club
2025-01-30 18:30 - 20:30 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1, Canada
Do you have pressing thoughts on every book you read? Have a special place in your heart for Canadian literature? Want to expand your community of fellow bookworms? If this sounds familiar, then the Reading by the Rivers Book Club at The Confluence is the perfect program for you!
Every month, we will read a book by a Canadian author. On the last Thursday of the month, all readers will meet at The Confluence to discuss the book, eat, drink, and socialize with other book lovers. If you don’t own the book, don’t worry – all novels on our book list are accessible from the public library!
Tickets include complimentary hot drinks and snacks, with alcohol available for purchase.

Chinook Poetry Reading
2025-01-31 19:30 - 21:30 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1, Canada
Celebrate local literature and wintertime in southern Alberta at this special poetry reading featuring the winners of The Confluence’s second annual Chinook Poetry Competition.
Up to eight poets will read their winning submissions about winter and the land, then mix and mingle at a community reception in The Confluence Room, where printed versions of the successful poems will be displayed throughout the winter.

The Far West
2025-02-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Bella Concert Hall at The Tayler Centre for the Performing Arts, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 6K6, Canada
New works by Southern Alberta composers Jesse Plessis and Sonny-Ray Day Rider are featured alongside a reprise of Zachary Wadsworth’s “The Far West.” Premiered by Luminous Voices in 2014, “The Far West” won the National Choral Award for “Outstanding Choral Composition” from Choral Canada in 2016.
Tim Dlugos texts for “The Far West” inspire rich and powerful music from Wadsworth, who describes them as charting “a trajectory from disease and darkness to reconciliation and light… The ending is not a happy one, but it’s a hopeful one.”
Tim Dlugos died of AIDS on December 3, 1990, at the age of 40. He had been diagnosed as HIV-positive in 1987 and had spent his final three years of life studying to become a priest at the Yale Divinity School, volunteering as a hospital chaplain-in-training, and writing poetry. His final poems document a dark time: a time of weekly funerals for lost friends and a time of progressing personal illness.
Special Guests:
Lawrence Wiliford, tenor
Luminous String Ensemble

YYC Luncheon - The Summit of Success: A Joint Event with the AB LGBTQ Chamber & 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Hub
2025-03-14 11:30 - 13:30 | Hyatt Regency Calgary, 700 Centre Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5P6, Canada
Join us for an engaging luncheon event exploring Alberta’s economic future and how businesses in the Calgary region can navigate challenges and seize opportunities in a shifting political landscape. Funded in part by the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, this event is designed for business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and professionals looking to stay ahead of economic trends and build strong networks.
Event Highlights
Expert Insights – Gain valuable perspectives on Alberta’s evolving business landscape.
Curated Discussions – Hear from business leaders on key economic trends and strategies.
Networking Opportunities – Connect with business professionals, policymakers, and entrepreneurs
Engaging Q&A – Participate in discussions and share your thoughts on the province’s future.
This initiative is made possible thanks to funding from CGLCC’s 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, with backing from the Government of Canada.

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
2025-03-18 08:00 - 2025-03-23 17:00 | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Avenue NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1M4, Canada
THERE WAS ONLY ONE. HER VOICE WAS UNDENIABLE. HER FIRE WAS UNSTOPPABLE. HER TRIUMPH WAS UNLIKE ANY OTHER.
An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA –The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.
One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.
Featuring her much-loved songs, TINA –The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall.

The Spring Market at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino
2025-03-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 11500 35 St SE #1000, Calgary, AB, T2Z 3W4, Canada
The 3rd Annual Spring Market at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino! After our successful Holiday Market we are pleased to bring you the Spring Market.
Join us in the Hallway, the Sundance & Bridlewood, Midnapore ballroom where you will find up to 90 vendors offering you everything you may need to bring Spring into your Home & spirit!
Free admittance & Free parking
Contact: info@dmeinc.ca for details

What Now? Dinner & Panel Discussion
2025-04-11 17:30 - 20:00 | 8516 athabasca st. se, 8516 ATHABASCA ST SE, CALGARY, Alberta, T2H1S1, Canada
This gathering is an all ages open invitation to 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, their families, friends, and support networks to share a meal, connect, and reflect on the joys and challenges of allyship. Our panel will explore the importance of ongoing support and the impact of having strong allies in the next steps to fostering inclusive communities. Come celebrate what we’ve built together and be inspired to continue the journey!
This is a safe space, come as you are, all are welcome.
Guests include:
Miranda Martini she/her- Affirming Connections
Star Oldring they/them- Alberta GSA Network
Tina Que she/her- Rainbow Elders
Sydney Fleury they/them- Skipping Stone

Calgary Comics and Entertainment Expo
2025-04-24 16:00 - 2025-04-27 17:00 | BMO Centre, Stampede Park, 20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary, T2G 2W1, Canada
The Calgary Comics & Entertainment EXPO (CALGARY EXPO) is Western’s Canada’s largest pop culuture celebration! Join 100,000+ fans from every corner of the fandom galaxy at the bigger & better BMO Centre on Stampede Park for four days of shopping, cosplay, workshops and activities, and even meet & greets with celebrity guests! This year, you can meet Hollywood favourites live Michael J. Fox (Back to the Future), Nicholas Hoult (Superman), Charlie Cox (Daredevil) and John Boyega (Star Wars) and more. Whatever you’re a fan of, you’ll find it at CALGARY EXPO – a true pop culture celebration for fans of all ages! Tickets are on sale via www.calgaryexpo.com,

Jane's Walk Calgary
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-05 | AB
May 2-3-4 is set to be a terrific weekend of *FREE* citizen-led walking tours. We’ve got a ton of amazing walks on a range of themes from historical architecture to playful playgrounds to provincial parks to downtown murals, there’s truly something for everyone. Grab a friend or neighbour and register for a walk today!

Mount Pleasant Potters' Guild Annual Spring Pottery Market
2025-05-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Triwood Community Hall, 2244 Chicoutimi Drive, Calgary, Alberta, T2L0W1, Canada
Mount Pleasant Potters’ Guild presents our Annual Spring Pottery Market, Sunday, May 4. Join us for Calgary’s largest spring pottery market, featuring a talented lineup of local artists! Every piece is 100% Canadian-made, crafted with care, and totally one of a kind—from beautiful mugs and bowls to stunning and decorative art, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to find the perfect handmade treasure at this massive showcase of ceramic creativity!

AfroCare Support Network Launch
2025-05-09 00:00 | AB
The AfroCare Support Network is excited to announce its official launch on July 26, 2024, at Action Dignity in NE Calgary from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. This special event, themed “Summer of Strength: Empowering HIV Resilience,” marks the beginning of a new initiative dedicated to supporting the Afro-Canadian community through various programs and resources aimed at promoting well-being and social integration. Guests are encouraged to RSVP for the soft launch, where they will have the opportunity to enjoy an evening filled with fun, food, and cultural performances while learning more about AfroCare’s mission. Meet the team behind the network and explore the range of services offered as we celebrate this important milestone and embark on a journey to empower and uplift the Afro-Canadian community.

The Highfield Food & Beverage Market Fest
2025-05-16 17:00 - 22:00 | 544 38A Ave SE, 544 38A Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1X4, Canada
Discover the Brewery belt of Calgary, Alberta (Manchester/Highfield SE Calgary) with over 30 vendors, live entertainment and surprises!
Friday – May 16th 5-10pm
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Saturday – May 17th 10-4pm
For more information please email: events@dmeinc.ca or info@dmeinc.ca

SIX
2025-05-20 08:00 - 2025-05-25 17:00 | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Avenue NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1M4, Canada
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! SIX won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical.The New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic’s Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “Exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for!” The SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard cast album charts and surpassed 6 Million streams in its first month.

We Were Taken - Documentary Screening in Calgary
2025-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1, Canada
Presented by the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights and the Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta (SSISA) in collaboration with Damian Abrahams, Indigital Media of Edmonton.
Join us for a special screening of the Director’s Cut of We Were Taken, a powerful documentary filmed in May 2023 during a healing gathering of Sixties Scoop survivors in Kananaskis, Alberta.
We Were Taken intimately explores the lived experiences of Indigenous individuals who were removed from their families during the Sixties Scoop and placed in adoptive homes. With compassion and care, the film sheds light on their journeys of grief, understanding, and healing—amplifying voices that reclaim identity and culture across generations.
This event offers an opportunity to witness stories of resilience and reconnection and to reflect on the ongoing impacts of colonial systems in Canada.

Thirty Stories – A Gala Concert Celebrating 30 Years of Song!
2025-05-31 19:00 - 21:30 | Bella Concert Hall at The Tayler Centre for the Performing Arts, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 6K6, Canada
The Calgary Men’s Chorus celebrates its milestone anniversary season with Thirty Stories – A Gala Concert Celebrating 30 Years of Song! Join us at the Bella Concert Hall at MRU on 31 May 2025 for an evening of song, dance, and special guests, as we take a retrospective musical journey through the years, and chart more adventures into the future…
