cSPACE Marda Loop

Fashion Icons and Legendary Looks: Alliance Française
2025-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Fashion Icons and Legendary Looks: Alliance Française

cSPACE Marda Loop
Studio Theatre
October 15, 2025
6:00 PM

Back for its third edition! Join us for Fashion Icons and Legendary Looks with Alliance Française — a panel talk, dazzling runway show, and friendly cocktail reception celebrating style, creativity, and innovation.

Learn more: https://www.afcalgary.ca/culture/activities/activities-for-adults/2025-10-15-fashion-show/

"Through the Veil" - A Paranormal Conversation
2025-10-16 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
“Through the Veil” – A Paranormal Conversation
cSPACE Marda Loop
Studio Theatre
October 16, 2025
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Ghostbound Guides invites you to an intimate conversation at cSPACE Marda Loop, hosted by two lifelong friends who have experienced the paranormal firsthand. Through honest dialogue, they explore moments of fear, loss, and the unexplainable – sharing stories that reveal what it’s like to confront the unknown when life feels most fragile.
We’re currently collecting personal stories through our social media channels, and selected encounters will be shared on stage during the event. If you’ve experienced something you can’t explain (and you’re open to telling your story) we’re accepting submissions and screening participants until October 1st.
We’re also inviting you to submit your questions about the paranormal in advance. The final portion of the evening will feature a curated Q&A, where we’ll respond to a selection of these questions with care and consideration.
This is just the beginning. Ghostbound Guides is taking the pulse on Calgary’s appetite for the unexplained. More immersive experiences are coming in 2026.
NOTE: This is a respectful space for personal and often vulnerable experiences. Heckling, interruptions, or any form of disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated.
Recommended for Ages 16+
Tickets Available At: www.eventbrite.com/e/through-the-veil-a-paranormal-conversation-tickets

Agenda

7:30 PM – 7:40 PM: Welcome & Introduction

7:40 PM – 8:10 PM: Personal Stories – Hosts share selected personal paranormal encounters and selected submitted stories from attendees/social media shared on stage.

8:10 PM – 8:45 PM: In-Depth Conversation– Hosts dive deeper into themes: childhood experiences, loss, vulnerability, confronting the unknown. This time is the exploration of emotional and psychological impacts of paranormal encounters.

8:45 PM – 9:00 PM: Curated Q&A Session – Hosts respond to pre-submitted questions from attendees. Final thoughts and closing remarks.

Instrumental Society presents: Dia De Los Muertos
2025-10-31 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Instrumental Society presents: Dia De Los Muertos
October 31, Doors @7:30pm
cSPACE Studio Theatre
TICKETS HERE: www.showpass.com/diadelosmuertos
The Instrumental Society 2025/26 season opens with Mexicana Ensemble led by celebrated singer Gisela Romero. A deeply personal and vibrant musical journey into the singer herself, this project pays homage to her roots by fusing the traditions of Mexican and Latin American folk music with contemporary jazz, flamenco, salsa, and huapango elements.
Gisela’s performances, predominantly in Spanish, are imbued with romanticism and the rich, vibrant flavours of Latin culture. Accompanied by a group of versatile and fine musicians in the scene — Esteban Herrera on piano, Luis Tovar on percussion, Daniel Nava on bass, Jorge Villena on acoustic guitar, and David Lavoie on trumpet—this project transforms traditional sounds into fresh, expressive arrangements.
Gisela Romero is a celebrated singer known for her captivating performances that blend Mexican traditional music, Latin American rhythms, and Latin jazz. Born in León, Guanajuato, Mexico, Gisela moved to Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 2008, where she has since established herself as a prominent figure in the music scene. With four albums to her name, Gisela’s evocative voice and passionate performances have earned her critical acclaim and several prestigious nominations. She was nominated for the YYC Music Awards in 2019, 2021, and 2023. Additionally, in 2023, she received a nomination for the BreakOut West Awards in the Global Artist of the Year category. Gisela’s performances, predominantly in Spanish, are imbued with romanticism and the rich, vibrant flavors of Latin culture. She has delighted audiences both in Canada and Mexico, bringing her unique sound to a diverse array of listeners.
Special thanks to our partners Aroma Café & Bar and the Casa México Foundation for their generous support of this event.

The Last Five Years: A Musical by Jason Robert Brown
2025-11-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-09 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
The Last 5 Years: A Musical by Jason Robert Brown
cSPACE Marda Loop
Studio Theatre
November 6th, 7th & 9th, 2025
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Nightingale Arts Collective presents The Last Five Years, by Jason Robert Brown. Starring Lauren Woods and Adam Fisher.
This Drama Desk award-winning musical features a live band playing a brilliant score, under the musical direction of the talented Ian Robertson.
Directed by Adam Isbell.
SHOWTIMES:
Bar opens at 6:30 PM, theatre doors open at 7:00.

November 6th: at 7:30 pm
November 7th: 7:30
November 9th: 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm.

TICKETS:
www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/the-last-five-years-4

Supermarché de l'art
2025-11-08 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Supermarché de l’art

cSPACE Marda Loop
Studio Theatre Level 1
November 8, 2025
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Viens découvrir des œuvres d’art uniques et originales au Supermarché de l’art – une expérience artistique à ne pas manquer!

Discover the Supermarché de l’art
Join us at the cSPACE Studio on Saturday, November 8 (10am–5pm) for a one-of-a-kind artistic experience.
The Supermarché de l’art is a unique event designed to make art accessible to everyone. Step into a creative marketplace where you can “shop” for original works—paintings, drawings, photographs, and illustrations—at affordable prices ranging from $30 to $300.
Each piece is carefully wrapped and presented in boxes, ready for you to explore safely, just like in a real supermarket!
Discover and support 50 talented artists.
Connect with creativity in a friendly, inspiring atmosphere.
Enjoy a free, all-day event open to all ages.
A market like no other… where your basket fills with art!

Farmers & Makers Christmas Market at cSPACE Marda Loop
2025-11-14 15:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-15 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Farmers & Makers Christmas Market at cSPACE Marda Loop
cSPACE Marda Loop
November 14th – 15th, 2025

MUSIC | FOOD | SHOPPING | CRAFTS
Get ready for some festive fun! 🎄 The Farmers & Makers Christmas Market is coming to cSPACE Marda Loop on November 14 & 15, 2025!
We’re so excited to bring together local farmers, artisans, and makers for a weekend of holiday shopping, delicious food, and community spirit. It’s the perfect opportunity to find unique gifts for everyone on your list and support local businesses.

November 14th: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
November 15th: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS!
Do you have amazing products you’d like to share? If you’re a farmer, maker, or artist, apply today at:
www.farmersmakersmarket.ca/copy-of-cspace-vendor-application-2025

Chinook Country Historical Society Presents: 'A Love Letter to Alberta' by the Carolyn Harley Trio
2025-11-16 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Chinook Country Historical Society Presents: ‘A Love Letter to Alberta’ by the Carolyn Harley Trio
cSPACE Marda Loop
Studio Theatre
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Doors @ 1:30pm
Show @ 2:00pm

Join us for an afternoon of original music featuring Carolyn’s YYC Music Awards nominated song ‘My Alberta Home’
The event will include songs written about people, places and heroes from this wonderful province of Alberta as well as songs of hope and encouragement in these troubled times. www.carolynharley.com

Please register for event atinfo@chinookhistory.ca or call 403–261–4667
Cost is free for members of the Historical Society of Alberta/CCHS. Guests $15.00

The Understandable Girl
2025-11-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-22 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
The Understandable Girl
cSPACE Marda Loop
Studio Theatre (Level 1)
November 21 – 22, 2025

Written by Nikki Loach and presented by Quest Theatre, The Understandable Girl tells the story of Myla, the new girl at school. She doesn’t speak English; she dresses up and brings flowers for the teacher on the first day. Canada is a strange new place that is now, unexpectedly, her new home. She doesn’t understand much of what is going on, will anyone be her friend?
The Understandable Girl is a story of the importance of a first friendship between a young Canadian girl and young Ukrainian refugee told through the universal language of creative play and puppetry using English and easily understood Ukrainian. The play demonstrates how little imagination it takes to understand someone if you really listen.
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Suitable for K-6

Themes: Friendship, similarities and differences, Ukrainian Culture.

Running Time:  60 min (50 min performance with 10 min Q&A)

DATES & TIMES
Friday, November 21st 2025 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 22nd 2025 at 1:00 pm
Saturday, November 22nd 2025 at 4:00 pm
COST
Early Bird Adult: $20
Early Bird Child: $15
*Early Bird Pricing Available until November 1st 2025
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Curriculum Ties

Belonging and working together (Kindergarten – Social Studies)

Respecting diverse cultures (Grade 1 – Social Studies

Supporting cultural understanding and collaboration (Grade 1 – Social Studies)

Appreciation of Diversity (Grade 2 – Social Studies.)

Reflect on how personal relationships are maintained or strengthened (Grade 2 – Phys-ed and Wellness)

Perspectives can be shaped or shared using effective listening and communication skills. (Grade 5 – Phys-ed and Wellness)

Healthy relationships require consideration for different opinions, thoughts, feelings, beliefs and needs (Grade 6 – Phys-ed and Wellness)

Tools of Communication: Developing an awareness of the body and voice as instruments of expression. (K to Grade 6 – Dramatic Arts)

Dramatic Forms: Exploring various forms of expression, including:

Dramatic movement

Mime

Storytelling

Dramatization

Puppetry

Storytelling Elements: Creating and telling stories by applying essential elements like character, setting, conflict, and plot. (K to Grade 6 – Dramatic Arts)

Develop empathy through experiencing thoughts and feelings of other people and other cultures, as expressed through their stories. (K to Grade 6 – Dramatic Arts)

Performance & Appreciation: Acting as creators, performers, and critics, assessing dramatic experiences, and exploring the creation of mood and emotion. (K to Grade 6 – Dramatic Arts)

To learn more, visit: www.questtheatre.org/understandable-girl

Tim Chan Stand-Up Comedy Show: PRESENTED IN CANTONESE
2025-11-27 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Tim Chan Stand-Up Comedy ShowcSPACE Marda LoopStudio TheatreNovember 27, 20258:00 PM – 9:30 PM
WOW THINGS presents Tim Chan (陳樂添), a Hong Kong comedian celebrated for his sharp wit and storytelling-style Cantonese stand-up. Calgary is one of just three stops on his 2025 Canada Tour, following sold-out shows in Toronto and Vancouver.
The evening will feature Tim Chan as the headliner, with a special opening act to kick off the show.
SHOWTIMES:Doors open at 7:30 PM, show starts at 8:00 PM.
GET TICKETS HERE
Note: This show is presented in Cantonese

Astralis Quartet Presents: Entr'acte
2025-11-30 15:00 - 18:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Season Opener: Entr’acte
cSPACE Marda Loop
Studio Theatre
November 30, 2025
3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Join us for the first concert, Entr’acte, featuring a stunning blend of old and new masterworks.
Date & Time: Sunday, November 30 at 3:00 PM
Venue: cSpace Marda Loop – Studio Theatre 1721 – 29 Avenue SW
Tickets: $35 General Admission $10 Students
Tickets for Entr’acte
Programme Details
The program is built around the title work, Caroline Shaw’s evocative Entr’acte. It features the masterworks of the string quartet genre—Haydn’s Quartet in F major, Op. 77, No. 2—alongside the delicate harmonies of John Dowland’s 16th-century Lachrimae Antiquae.
We are also excited to feature Blank Canvas by Calgary’s own Roydon Tse. Roydon, recently appointed Professor of Composition at the University of Saskatchewan, will be in attendance to speak about his work and meet audience members.
Performing Ensemble
Astralis Quartet:

John Lowry, violin

Eric Auerbach, violin

Jeremy Bauman, viola

Andrea Case, cello

Learn more at: www.astralisquartet.ca

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.

Tickets and More: Eventbrite

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!
