cSPACE Marda Loop

Elbow River Bells Presents: CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS Handbell Concert
2025-12-13 15:00 - 16:15, 2025-12-13 19:00 - 20:15 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Elbow River Bells Presents: CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS Handbell Concert
Featuring: Elbow River Bells, CGSC Guitar Orchestra, Alpine Ringers
Saturday, December 13. Performances at 3pm & 7pm
TICKETS HERE: www.bowriverhandbells.ca
At cSPACE, once again, the ELBOW RIVER BELLS (ERB), from the BOW RIVER HANDBELL MUSICIANS SOCIETY (BRHMS), directed by ANNIE HERGOTT, are performing their seasonal “CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS” concert. With a performance that is as beautiful to see as it is to hear, the ERB strives to bring their concert alive to the senses of the audience.
Also included in this year’s concert is the GUITAR ORCHESTRA, from the CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY OF CALGARY (CGSC), conducted by MANDY LOBAN-JORDAN. It will be a thrill to hear this special ensemble.
The concert will be further supplemented by THE ALPINE RINGERS coached by ANNIE HERGOTT. They are also from (BRHMS), but will present the Handbells in a new and different approach to ringing.
Come join us for this unique concert!

Concert: What Brings You In by Leslie Ting Productions
2026-01-10 - 2026-01-11 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
What Brings You In by Leslie Ting Productions
cSPACE Marda Loop
Studio Theatre
January 10, 8:00 PM. Doors at 7:30 PM
January 11, 2:00 PM. Doors at 1:30 PM

What Brings You In is a different kind of concert.
Violinist Leslie Ting invites you into an intimate performance exploring parallel relationships to her instrument, therapy, and the audience. She will try to play the perfect concert for you, but knows it’s not possible. What emerges instead is something more honest. Based on interview research and lived experiences of talk therapy, hypnotherapy, dreamwork, reiki, sandplay therapy, and somatics, What Brings You In is an exploration of when and where our truest selves emerge. Featuring 5 experimental new music compositions by Rose Bolton, Germaine Liu, Julia Mermelstein, Linda Catlin Smith and Leslie Ting. In this boundary-blurring experience, your listening is the transformative act.

Tickets and Information: www.newworkscalgary.com

Seminar: Scaling Up Success: Building a Strategy That Wins
2026-01-15 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Join Champion PSI for the second event in a 4-part series, with insider strategies on how to lead your business to long-term scaling success.

Join headline speakers and certified Scaling Up Coaches Ken Larson and Merin Coutts, along with guest expert Denise Chenger, for the second installment of our 4-part Scaling Up Series. This value-packed session dives deep into the pillar of Strategy—helping you clarify direction, sharpen focus, and position your company for sustainable growth.

Tickets and more: Eventbrite

Film Screening: Winterreise presented by the Mountain View Festival
2026-01-18 14:00 - 18:30 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Winterreise presented by the Mountain View Festival
cSPACE Marda Loop
Studio Theatre
January 18
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Schubert’s Winterreise is a powerful song cycle exploring despair, memory, hope, and humanity’s relationship with nature. This contemporary interpretation reimagines the work within a rural Alberta landscape, reflecting themes of isolation, uncertainty, and transformation that remain deeply resonant today. The project brings together baritone Brett Polegato, visual artist Eveline Kolijn, emerging pianists Cindy Zhang and Jack Olszewski, and a collaborative creative team to create a multidisciplinary experience combining music, visual art, and film.

Poetry:Wilhelm Müller
Music: Franz Schubert

Schubert’s Winterreise (Winter Journey) is a timeless trip.

Baritone: Brett Polegato
Artist and filmmaker: Eveline Kolijn
Pianists: Cindy Zhang, Jack Olszewski, Charles Foreman, and Kathleen van Mourik
Videographer: Stephen Lubig
Recording engineer: Trey Mills

Tickets and Information: Showpass

Performance: Punch Line presented by Springboard Performance & Inside Out Theatre
2026-01-31 - 2026-02-01 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Punchline presented by Springboard Performance & Inside Out Theatre
cSPACE Marda Loop
Studio Theatre
January 31 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
February 1 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Punch Line, the new solo work by Jacques Poulin-Denis, combines the kitschy energy of a one man show with the depth and intimacy of a confession.
By means of stories and anecdotes peppered with refreshing irony, shrewdness and sweet madness, he confides to the audience as intimate friends. From that spirited monologue characters emerge, embodying multiple beings, our numerous inner avatars as well as the strategies, sometimes absurd, that we adopt to hold our contradictions together. Threading his way along the fine line between reality and fiction, he transforms inner discourses into a sensory experience that is both subtle and intense. He is a presenter of words, thoughts and gestures.
Punch Line is a series of confidences, words made flesh, where Jacques Poulin-Denis evokes diverse themes such as resilience and how we relate to ourselves and to others. By giving voice to his body he is also expanding the spectrum of the characters he portrays.
Punch Line is, of course, the punch line of a gag. With their short format, the jokes can in a very few words create a context that the audience subscribes to, accepting any situation, no matter how unreal. The title is a salute to the imagination of the artist and the spectator, to their abilities and their need to believe in fiction, to disguise reality and thereby make it more acceptable.

Tickets and Information: Showpass

Musical Theatre Experience
2026-02-15 15:00 - 19:30 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Musical Theatre Experience
cSPACE Marda Loop
Studio Theatre – Level 1
February 15 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Dive into the Musical Theatre Experience for a fun, live journey through your favorite show tunes and stories!
Family Advocates presents a live Musical Theatre experience on February 15 at 3:00 PM. This in-demand performance brings families together through music, storytelling, and creativity in a warm, welcoming setting. Designed with families in mind, it’s an opportunity to connect, enjoy live art, and share a meaningful experience for all ages.

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Living on the Wedge by Bach Tots
2026-04-04 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-04-05 10:30 - 11:15 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Every wedge tells a different story. Join Bach Tots’ for Living on the Wedge – our newest show for children 0-6 and their grown-ups!

In this delightful show, two resourceful mice learn to tackle day-to-day obstacles while living alongside a watchful cat.
Through their adventures, they explore themes of privilege and the importance of collaboration, showing that by working together, we can create a more equitable world.
Recommended for children 0-6 and their grown-ups, we offer a short non-verbal dance performance and interactive creative movement activities to follow. Perfect for young children and their families.
Created and Directed by Jenny Repond Peters.
Dates / Times:
Two performances April 4th & 5th 2026 at 10:30am in the Studio Theatre at cSpace Marda Loop (1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary, AB). Event is 45 mins.
Tickets are $20.00 / person. Children 18 months and younger are free.
Or, join us at the Central Library for a special Pay-What-You-Can performance on March 20th at 1:30pm to celebrate World Take a Child to the Theatre Day! (Register at www.bachtots.org/what-s-on)
Bach Tots specializes in creating engaging dance-theatre productions and arts education for babies, toddlers, and young children. We are fuss-friendly! Visit us at www.bachtots.org

Common Language Story Slam 2026
2026-04-30 14:00 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Common Language Story Slam 2026 – Digital stories that matter. Two screenings showcasing voices that inspire change & foster connection.

Welcome to the Common Language Story Slam 2026!
Join us for an inspiring day of digital storytelling that builds bridges through shared human experiences. The Common Language Story Slam 2026 showcases 12 powerful stories selected for their compelling narratives and meaningful impact. Light refreshments provided!
Event Schedule
Afternoon Screening: 2:00pm – 4:00pm, doors open at 1:30pm
Evening Screening: 6:30pm – 8:30pm, doors open at 6:00pm
Each screening features six carefully curated digital stories, followed by audience interaction and storyteller interviews that deepen the conversation and connection.
Our Mission
We believe stories have the power to inspire connection, compassion, and care. This festival elevates diverse voices, empowers storytellers, and fosters deeper understanding of the societal challenges and triumphs that shape our communities.
What to Expect

Compelling digital stories that challenge perspectives and spark dialogue
Interactive discussions with storytellers and fellow audience members
Community connection through the universal language of storytelling
Inspiration and insight that extends far beyond the screening room

Whether you attend one screening or both, you’ll leave with new perspectives and a renewed appreciation for the power of authentic storytelling to create positive change.
Choose your screening or join us for all 12 stories in two screenings!
