Lucky Small Things Gallery Opening
2023-10-16 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Lucky Small Things Gallery and Classroom celebrates a grand opening! Swing by any time between 2pm-8pm for snacks and meet artist Jennifer Park!

Demystifying Our Changing World: A Conversation Around Gender and Sexuality
2023-10-18 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Changes in our culture’s understanding of gender and sexuality have prompted changes in many areas of society (language, education, sports and the arts). Are you curious or confused by these changes? If so, this workshop is for you.
You do not need to be an expert. We are here to explore together. In a comfortable, respectful environment, we will talk about the meanings of gender, sex, and sexual orientation. We will discover simple and powerful ways to increase our understanding and make our spaces more inclusive and safer for people of all genders and sexualities.
Facilitator: Mateo Jumasian, M.Ed. (He/Him), Centre for Sexuality
Not a member of CALL? Join us — this is just one example of the excellent speaker events you could attend this year.

Hong Kong Mah Jong with CALL
2023-10-20 15:15 - 18:00, 2023-10-27 15:15 - 18:00, 2023-11-03 15:15 - 18:00, 2023-11-10 15:15 - 18:00, 2023-11-17 15:15 - 18:00, 2023-11-24 15:15 - 18:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
This weekly group starts Friday, September 1st and continues until the end of the year.
Sharpen your memory while having fun!
Here’s another reason to renew your CALL membership – or to join now.
Register on our website.

CALL of the UKE
2023-10-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-18 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Do you enjoy singing and playing in a group setting? If so, the CALL of the UKE Interest Group is for you!
You should have an understanding of the ukulele and basic chord formations. Group participants will introduce and lead a song of their choice each week . Facilitators will assist as required.
Saturdays, 10am – 12pm
Room #310
cSPACE Marda Loop
Register on the Calgary Association of Lifelong Learners website. Free for CALL members. Drop-ins are welcome for one session.

Making a Coil Pot
2023-10-21 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop – RGO Treehouse, Suite #475
Discover your artistic self through the tactile experience of coil building ceramics in this 2 day workshop. Join the Alberta Craft Gallery-Calgary and artist Darlene Swan from 10am-12:30pm on Saturday, October 7 & again on Saturday October 21 as we explore hand-building with coils, and glazing & surface decoration.
Day 1, Saturday, October 7 – Learn about shaping and molding ceramic forms through the technique of coil building. Finished pieces will be allowed to dry and be bisque fired for you in preparation for Day 2.
Day 2, Saturday October 21 – Explore glazing and surface decoration and prepare your pot for the 2nd firing. The pieces will be available for pick-up 2 weeks later after a 2nd firing.

Celebrate the arts and have some Halloween fun with bFLUID!
2023-10-26 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Get your Halloween on with cSPACE’s latest showcase event at cSPACE Marda Loop this October!
Join us for a night of arts, creativity, and community. Warm yourself by the fire pits outside, go trick or treating indoors, and engage with our members of the creative community. You’ll also have the opportunity to witness some amazing performances, including dance and music from Springboard Performance and Fluid Fest. Don’t miss out on this chance to celebrate the arts and have some Halloween fun with bFLUID!
READ MORE HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS!

METAL Firecrackers and the Electric BLING/ CORONORAMA
2023-10-31 - 2023-12-02 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
New and existing art works by Dana Schindelka and Danielle Bartlette
Floors 2 and 3 cSPACE Marda Loop
October 31st – November 26th
Opening for Invited Guests Only: Thursday, November 5pm-8pm
Live music- Gil Tougas 5:30-7:30pm
UPDATE: Danielle Bartlette’s CORONORAMA solo exhibition is extended until December 2th on Level 3.
Dana Schindelka is a Calgary based visual artist who uses mixed media to examine the relationship between recollection, reality, and imagination. Dana uses acrylic paint and other materials, such as metal substrates, collage, metallic leafing and inks to create his art and his works have been the subject of gallery representation, private, and business collections.
Danielle Bartlette was born and raised in Winnipeg, where she attended the School of Art (Fine Arts Honours Program at the University of Manitoba). In 2000, she moved to Calgary to further her experience as an artist and currently exhibits artwork for sale through local galleries. Her paintings are scattered in homes, private & corporate collections around Canada, USA, and Europe. Danielle started her own business, Neon Milkshake Art Studio, in 2016 and has been facilitating art classes since 2007.
Danielle says, “METAL Firecrackers and the Electric Bling is a selection of works created by two artists who have creative similarities and respect for one another’s practice. We are each exhibiting new and existing works. My work will exhibit selections from past series, as well as a number of works in a new series titled CORONARAMA (created 2020-2023) which reflects the mood, describes events and is an emotional response to the pandemic, at different times throughout the event. Dollar Store materials, thrift store finds juxtaposed with top quality artist materials and 24k gold on canvas/ wooden substrates are often found in the mix.”

Together, these two artists are showcasing works that will catch your eye with noisy prints and/or loud colours. Lean in close to see all the textures and detail.

Everything You Need to Know Jewellery Class - Make a Necklace and Earrings!
2023-11-01 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Everything You Need to Know – Jewellery Class – cSPACE Marda Loop
Join us for a relaxing in-person jewellery class at cSPACE Marda Loop! Discover the art of creating your own necklace and earrings and learn everything you need to know to get started making your own unique pieces. This hands-on class is perfect for beginners or as a refresh for jewellery making enthusiasts.
There are three basic skills you need to know to get started making your own one of a kind jewellery. Designing and making jewellery is all about how you connect your components. The three useful techniques you will learn are wire wrapping, crimping and opening and closing jump rings. If you understand how to do those three things you can really progress on your own pretty quickly. In this three hour class we will make a necklace and a pair of earrings.
The most fun is choosing your beads! You may bring your own from home to incorporate into your design and there are many to choose from. We will also discuss the different qualities of supplies, where to buy your supplies and which tools you really need and where to source them. Whether you want to create a personalized necklace and earring set for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, this class will equip you with the skills and knowledge to bring your creative ideas to life. Don’t miss out on this fun and interactive event! All supplies and written instructions for one project are included in the price. Maximum class size of 6!

Ritual Arts Presents an Exhibition: The Cycles of Birth, Life & Death
2023-11-02 - 2023-11-26 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Gallery Exhibition
Level 1 cSPACE Marda Loop
Through the month of November, 2023
The cycles of birth, life and death are a commonality shared across time, cultures, races and religions, with rites of passage and initiation often forming core beliefs within a culture. Since our earliest records, humans have made visual representations of our lives, and for many centuries since, artists have communicated spiritual concepts through visual means to create understanding for their communities.
Given this significance, Ritual Arts invites artists to explore the stories, memories, ceremonies, and deeper meanings of these cycles within their own personal and cultural contexts, in order to express and dialogue between our unique viewpoints.
GRAND OPENING EVENT: FRIDAY, NOV. 3RD ~ 7PM TO 11PM
*For the performance showcases, please see separate cSPACE event listing/
CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS
✧ APIOW AKWAI
✧ BECKY BANACK
✧ BRIAN ‘BUNNY’ BATISTA
✧ LUCIE BAUSE
✧ JAI BENTEAU
✧ CAMILLE BETTS
✧ ELENA BUSHAN
✧ LORA D’AGNILLO
✧ DIANE DIN EBONGUE
✧ DOUGLAS DRIEDIGER
✧ CAITLIN FAST
✧ ELENA FAUSHTEYN
✧ LOUIE FERMOR
✧ TERRY GREGORASCHUK
✧ SERAH HEDIN
✧ TIEKA HUDSON
✧ CHARMAINE HUSUM
✧ SKY KACSMAR-MAYOH
✧ PRISCILLA LIU-TCHENG
✧ NIKKI MAK
✧ CANDINCE MARTINUK
✧ MARIA MYKHALP
✧ CHERIE NOVECOSKY
✧ KATIE PARNELL
✧ PARISA PARSA
✧ HEBERT POLL GUTIERREZ
✧ KELLY PORTEOUS
✧ SEAN PURTILL
✧ KATERYNA PYSARENKO
✧ RAEGAN REITER
✧ AMANDA NOELLE RISHAUG
✧ JOSEFINA RODRIGUEZ VARELA
✧ JESSICA ROH
✧ CHANTAL SOUCY
✧ PAIGE THOMPSON
✧ LORAINNE WILSON
✧ ALEXIS WINNING

Opening Reception: Eve Johnson | The World is a Woman, The Woman is a Worker
2023-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Reception: November 2nd from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs until November 6th
4th Floor Cupola & Suite #435, cSPACE Marda Loop
You are invited to join the Calgary Allied Arts Foundation’s studio resident, Eve Johnson, for the opening of her exhibition The World is a Woman, The Woman is a Worker. This exhibition is the result of her residency in the CAAF studio—a mixed media project of fibre sculpture, and multiple “thread paintings”. These pieces explore the relationship between the earth, women, and capitalism.
Eve Johnson is a visual artist living and working in Calgary. Born with disabilities, she has been creating since the age of three. While taking college level art courses at the age of sixteen, Eve realised that the art establishment was not a good fit for her. She soon found herself ousted from this setting and began creating independently. Over ten years, she created simply for herself and received the label of “outsider artist”. Despite this, Eve joined the National accessArts Centre in late spring of 2021. Since joining this institution, Eve has had her work shown locally and internationally—as far away as Seoul, South Korea.

The Cycles of Birth, Life & Death – Performance Showcase
2023-11-02 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
The cycles of birth, life and death are a commonality shared across time, cultures, races and religions, with rites of passage and initiation often forming core beliefs within a culture. Since our earliest records, humans have made visual representations of our lives, and for many centuries since, artists have communicated spiritual concepts through visual means to create understanding for their communities.
Given this significance, Ritual Arts invites artists to explore the stories, memories, ceremonies, and deeper meanings of these cycles within their own personal and cultural contexts, in order to express and dialogue between our unique viewpoints.
Join us in the beautiful cSPACE Marda Loop Studio Theatre for an exclusive performance showcase in conjunction with the ongoing Ritual Arts visual arts exhibition in the lower Gallery Hallway. Tickets available at: https://square.link/u/acs1s5IU
PERFORMING ARTISTS
✧ TIARE VALOURIA – International Headliner / Dance
✧ BODY ART MOTION – Dance / Storytelling
✧ VIVIAN HANSEN – Poetry
✧ DORIENNE PROULX – Dance
✧ TINA MARIE – Singer / Songwriter
✧ SPARQ PRODUCTIONS – Dance
✧ DAVID SCHMEIKAL – Poetry / Spoken Word
✧ MADDY STELLAR – Singer / Songwriter
✧ PAIGE THOMPSON – Poetry / Spoken Word
Doors open at 7PM | Licensed bar with snacks
The Visual Arts exhibition contains another 35+ incredible artists from our vibrant Calgary creative community. For all the details please visit: www.ritualarts.ca

The Cycles of Birth, Life & Death – Performance Showcase Grand Opening
2023-11-03 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
The cycles of birth, life and death are a commonality shared across time, cultures, races and religions, with rites of passage and initiation often forming core beliefs within a culture. Since our earliest records, humans have made visual representations of our lives, and for many centuries since, artists have communicated spiritual concepts through visual means to create understanding for their communities.
Given this significance, Ritual Arts invites artists to explore the stories, memories, ceremonies, and deeper meanings of these cycles within their own personal and cultural contexts, in order to express and dialogue between our unique viewpoints.
Join us for our Grand Opening celebration as we officially open the 2023 exhibition in style. Licensed event, music, performances, snacks and of course all of the stunning artwork will be on display for your enjoyment. Tickets available at: https://square.link/u/acs1s5IU
PERFORMING ARTISTS
✧ TIARE VALOURIA – International Headliner / Dance
✧ BODY ART MOTION – Dance / Storytelling
✧ DRSD – Contemporary Dance
✧ VIVIAN HANSEN – Poetry
✧ DORIENNE PROULX – Dance
✧ ZARIA RAJHA & MARIO OBEID – Contemporary Dance
✧ TINA MARIE – Singer / Songwriter
✧ SPARQ PRODUCTIONS – Dance
✧ DAVID SCHMEIKAL – Poetry / Spoken Word
✧ MADDY STELLAR – Singer / Songwriter
✧ PAIGE THOMPSON – Poetry / Spoken Word

Doors open at 7PM | Licensed bar with snacks | Music | Artists in attendance
The Visual Arts exhibition contains another 35+ incredible artists from our vibrant Calgary creative community. For all the details please visit: www.ritualarts.ca

In River Cardinal - Book Launch
2023-11-05 12:30 - 15:30 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop (formerly cSPACE King Edward), 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, Canada, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Join us for the exciting book launch of “In River Cardinal,” where you can dive into a captivating world of mystery and adventure.

Come get a signed copy of Tony Del Degan’s new horror novella In River Cardinal. Expect food and drink, an author Q&A, and more.
What’s this book? Check here: bit.ly/cardinalmedicine
In River Cardinal is a psychological thriller/horror novel inspired by the brutal and imaginative worlds of Silent Hill, Twin Peaks, Jacob’s Ladder, and Stephen King.
Synopsis:
R-Aspecticyn an experimental drug unlocks a dormant part of the human brain suppressed by evolution. It allows one to see what the world actually looks like. Cardinal Medicine started pumping it into their special Operators to send them on exploratory missions in the fourth dimensional Red Runnel. One of these Operators wouldn’t report back. Now Cardinal wants him dead and there’s one man perfect for the job–whether he knows it or not…
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One lucky attendee will win a gift bag including a signed copy of the book custom bookmarks and stickers themed treats and more. Enter the in-person draw for a chance to win.

Astralis presents works for string quartet
2023-11-05 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Astralis presents: of heaven; of earth
Works for string quartet by Mozart, Marcin Swoboda and Jeffrey Ryan.

For tickets please reach out to John Lowry at jglowry@gmail.com.

Watercolour Painting: 4x4 Cards
2023-11-08 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
For CALL members
Suite #310
cSPACE Marda Loop
What to make some cards for Christmas or special occasions?
Calgary Association of Lifelong Learners (CALL) members register now for this workshop with Helen Berscheid: Art & Fashion Teacher.
More information about supplies on the webpage.
Limited number of participants.

The Hello Show at Lucky Small Things gallery & classroom
2023-11-09 14:00 - 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Welcome to Lucky Small Things Gallery!
Our first gallery show is to say Hello!🖐 and… How’s it going? Come and see us!🙂
Drop in November 9th from 2 till 8 pm.

Snacks🧀🍇🍤🥨
Demos, Jewellery, Fine Art & Craft ✨🌟✨
There will be art and crafts for sale, locally made and from other interesting places.
Class examples from upcoming classes will be available to view and some mixed media and jewellery demos will be ongoing during the day.

We are located on the 2nd floor in room #225 on the east side of the building.

Sherry Kennedy presents This is Me
2023-11-10 18:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Music has always been Sherry’s life. Now, that journey arrives on stage as This Is Me: Celebrating a Life of Song. Join her for a night filled with longtime favourites, original works, and good times.
The show begins at 7:30pm and doors open at 6:00pm on Friday, November 10th. A cash bar by Aroma will provide refreshments.
Sherry is joined on stage by bassist Kai Poscente, pianist Derek Stoll, multi-instrumental Brad Steckel, percussionist Robin Tufts, and singer Lisa Ryan. This quintet of talented musicians promises to make the evening an unforgetable jubilee.

Wrist Wallet Fabrication
2023-11-14 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | cSPACE King Edward, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
For Call Members
Suite #310
cSPACE Marda Loop
Great gift idea that you can make while expressing your creativity. Adjustable wrist wallet keeps keys, money or cards safe & secure and hands free. 2 pockets, zip and flap closure. Great gift. Use at home or travel.
Limited number of participants. CALL members register now for this 3-hour workshop with Helen Berscheid: Tailor, Quilter and Seamstress.
More information about supplies on the webpage.

Intermissions from Singapore (Online Only)
2023-11-24 01:00 - 02:00 (America/Edmonton) | ONLINE
Join our hosts from Singapore!

Intermissions! an online networking and idea exchange hosted by special guests. Spend an hour of informal conversation, exploring ideas around puppetry and materialism – from those who have everything to those who have nothing, our obsession with stuff, and material metaphors.
Intermissions from Singapore will be hosted by Frans Hakkemars. Frans is a solo puppeteer and a puppeteer with Koomans poppentheater in The Hague. He also works together with Droomtheater Rotterdam, is a councillor for NVP-UNIMA-Netherlands, co-editor of the Dutch quarterly “The World of Puppetry”, and a member of the Publication and Contemporary Writing Commission of UNIMA.
Topic: To be announced
Guests: To be announced
Time: Friday, November 24th at 01:00 HRS MST
NOTE: We really do mean 01:00 HRS MST! This is 09:00 HRS in Amsterdam and 16:00 HRS in Singapore.
To translate this into your own time zone use https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Intermissions! begin with a 10-minute presentation designed to spark ideas, followed by 2-3 breakout rooms, ending in a quick summary and call to action.
If, for any reason, the Zoom meeting link provided to you experiences technical issues, we will immediately send you an alternative link via email (or Eventbrite). This link will connect you to the event hosted on Google Meet, another reliable and user-friendly video conferencing platform.
This event is part of the 2023 Festival of Ideas – an annual conference, produced by W.P. Puppet Theatre Society. It explores the theory and practice of how puppet power promotes and impacts positive social change. In 2023 we ask, how can puppets, ‘metaphors of matter’, help us address our material world?

Festival of Ideas 2023 Online Bundle
2023-11-24 01:00 - 2023-11-25 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | AB
Purchase the online bundle and enjoy all eight online events and a $10 savings!

Festival of Ideas 2023 Online Bundle
Join us for the **Festival of Ideas 2023 Online Bundle** – a virtual gathering of brilliant minds and creative thinkers! This exciting event will begin on **Fri Nov 24 2023 01:00:00 GMT-0700 (Mountain Standard Time)**, bringing together a diverse community of artists, innovators, and those who push boundaries from around the globe.
Get ready to immerse yourself in a series of thought-provoking discussions, interactive discussions, and inspiring performances. Our lineup of speakers is packed with master puppeteers, renowned thought leaders, and change-makers who will share their insights and ideas on a wide range of topics.
We will send you an email closer to the date with the links for all eight events that are part of our ONLINE bundle. These include:
November 24th
1AM MST I﻿ntermissions from Singapore – online networking and idea exchange
5PM MST M﻿ix and Mingle – Join Wendy Passmore-Godfrey – Artistic Director & Event Curator – for an online conversation and meet up to kick off the festival.
7PM MST P﻿uzzle Theatre performs Plastique
N﻿ovember 25th
9AM MST I﻿ntermissions from England – online networking and idea exchange
11AM MST R﻿iku Laakkonen’s “Evolution from a Diaper to a Puppet” – development of communal methods of puppet and object theatre.
1PM MST T﻿ea Kovse’s “We are the Shakespeare’s of our own lives” – discussion on the stories hidden within objects
4PM MST I﻿ntermissions from Iowa – online networking and idea exchange
7PM MST P﻿uzzle Theatre performs Disposable
For full descriptions of the events please see our website.
We look forward to seeing you!
