OLD MULE
2024-01-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
SHINING A LIGHT ON SENIORS & FRAUD
Seniors’ Acting Lab Society proud to present their latest senior-focused, original play. The scene is familiar – isolated senior, new computer, old friend in trouble – but the outcome is anything but! After Gloria pushes her mother, Dot, to seek connection via the internet, Dot begins to reconnect with a childhood friend… Or so she thinks. Gloria’s suspicion of her mother’s new friend only solidifies Dot’s resolve to delve deeper into the relationship and before either of them realize what’s really going on, it’s too late. However, as it turns out, not too late to give the scammers a taste of their own medicine!
Old Mule was written by Edmonton playwright Nicole Moeller and is directed by returning SALS director, Pat Chan.
Old Mule will run for 6 shows only at cSPACE Marda Loop Studio Theatre (1721 29 Ave SW) from January 25-28, 2024. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for seniors and students and may be purchased through the Morpheus Theatre box office at tickets.morpheustheatre.ca. Group pricing is available for groups of 8 or more.
For more information, or to arrange media tickets or interviews, please contact seniorsactinglab@gmail.com or 403-801-4149.
Performance schedule for Old Mule
Thursday, January 25, 2024 – 7:00pm
Friday, January 26, 2024 – 7:00pm
Saturday, January 27, 2024 – 2:00pm
Saturday, January 27, 2024 – 7:00pm
Sunday, January 28, 2024 – 2:00pm
Sunday, January 28, 2024 – 7:00pm
Join us for our discussion panel featuring experts on fraud and Seniors after our Saturday Matinee!
Tickets and more info here: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/TheatreManager/160/tmEvent/tmEvent995.html

Exposure Photo Fest: INTO THE LIGHT OF AFRICA: An Exploration of Connection
2024-01-29 08:00 - 2024-02-29 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
The Exposure Photo Fest runs for the month of February in galleries and non-traditional art spaces across Calgary. cSPACE is proud to participate with galleries on all four levels of cSPACE Marda Loop.
INTO THE LIGHT OF AFRICA: An Exploration of Connection
Photographer: Kristin Duff
Cupola Gallery (cSPACE Marda Loop Level 4)
For the month of February
Through my lens, I seek to transport the viewer into the breathtaking realms of Africa’s iconic savannahs and expansive desert. From the majestic African elephant with its sheer size and gentle demeanour, to the elusive leopard, epitomizing grace and strength, each creature tells its own story. -Kristin Duff
For more on the exhibition and the artist, read our blog post here.

Exposure Photo Fest: SNAPSHOTS, Leigh Reed
2024-01-29 08:00 - 2024-02-29 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
The Exposure Photo Fest runs for the month of February in galleries and non-traditional art spaces across Calgary. cSPACE is proud to participate with galleries on all four levels of cSPACE Marda Loop.
SNAPSHOTS
Photographer: Leigh Reed
Cubby Gallery (cSPACE Marda Loop Level 2)
For the month of February
Sometimes an unplanned adventure with an open road with no destination in mind can lead to Snapshots of unexpected creativity.

Exposure Photo Fest: FOOD FOUND FORGOTTEN, Shallon Cunningham
2024-01-29 08:00 - 2024-02-29 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
The Exposure Photo Fest runs for the month of February in galleries and non-traditional art spaces across Calgary. cSPACE is proud to participate with galleries on all four levels of cSPACE Marda Loop.
FOOD FOUND FORGOTTEN
Photographer: Shallon Cunningham
Hallway Gallery Level 2
cSPACE Marda Loop
For the month of February
A photography exhibit by Food Found Forgotten, featuring mothers and grandmothers celebrating family heritage and recipes.

“The power these women have had on our lives is undeniable. None of us would be where we are without them. Their strength, their determination, their love and support, have made us who we are today…” – Shallon Cunningham, Photographer and Founder, Food Found Forgotten.

Food Found Forgotten’s purpose is to capture these moments and stories, before they are forgotten.

Exposure Photo Fest: PORTRAITS, Chopped Liver
2024-01-29 08:00 - 2024-02-29 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
The Exposure Photo Fest runs for the month of February in galleries and non-traditional art spaces across Calgary. cSPACE is proud to participate with galleries on all four levels of cSPACE Marda Loop.
CHOPPED LIVER – PORTRAITS
Photographers: Cary Schatz, JC Yepes and David Marion
Hallway Gallery Level 1
cSPACE Marda Loop
For the month of February
Chopped Liver is a collective based in Calgary, Alberta showcasing local artists. The collective was formed by three people, Cary Schatz, JC Yepes and David Marion. Although artistically rooted in Street Photography and Documentary, Chopped Liver is focused on highlighting all local artists. As the name implies, the purpose was to give attention to artists not typically recognized.
This exhibition is titled Chopped Liver – Portraits, all presenters will be showing portraits in photography and other mediums.

Exposure Photo Fest: SHADOWS PASSING, Sean Drysdale
2024-01-29 08:00 - 2024-02-29 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
The Exposure Photo Fest runs for the month of February in galleries and non-traditional art spaces across Calgary. cSPACE is proud to participate with galleries on all four levels of cSPACE Marda Loop.
SHADOWS PASSING
Photographers: Sean Drysdale
Hallway Gallery Level 3
cSPACE Marda Loop
For the month of February
Drysdale returns to cSPACE in 2024 with a new installation, in which he explores our apparent desire to be both connected to others and apart from them. As in previous bodies of work, the images are readily accessible, and potentially stimulate the viewer to pursue multiple avenues of thought.

Exposure Photo Fest: CROSSING BOUNDARIES, Dipankar Mukherjee
2024-01-29 08:00 - 2024-02-29 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
The Exposure Photo Fest runs for the month of February in galleries and non-traditional art spaces across Calgary. cSPACE is proud to participate with galleries on all four levels of cSPACE Marda Loop.
CROSSING BOUNDARIES – CAPTURING THE HUMAN CONDITION
Photographer: Dipankar Mukherjee
Hallway Gallery Level 4
cSPACE Marda Loop
For the month of February
This exhibition shares documentary photographs of humans taken in different settings to give us a further understanding of our race. What we do with this realization is another matter. What boundaries do we cross? What boundaries do we attempt to cross? Why do we even bother? Does this cause any action for change? These are the questions the photographer will want the viewers to get involved with.
The photographs are not meant to be “art.” The human condition is reflected as it is. I strongly believe that the places where the photographs were taken have relevance to the context. Necessity of Hope at the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro, a Cuban face, a sculpture of a woman in chains in Zanzibar, Keepers of the Gorillas in Rwanda, and others are very relevant to their locations. They reflect the uniqueness of the human condition as the location dictates, but what is expressed in the faces is universal.

Buddha, Body and Brain
2024-01-29 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop (formerly cSPACE King Edward), 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, #4th Flr, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
cSPACE Marda Loop
Suite #310
Calgary Association of Lifelong Learners is pleased to announce this interest group to be held in Room 310 at cSPACE Marda Loop.
In this weekly course CALL members will experience the health benefits of the meditative practices of, “paying attention on purpose, in the moment, without judgement” as well as the benefits to health and well being of paying attention to the transitory nature of experience. The connection of these processes to the brain will also be discussed.
Facilitator Anne Shaw, MSW is a clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience practicing and applying mindfulness meditation in clinical settings and in daily life. “The practice of mindfulness meditation has changed my life.”
Come let it impact yours!

CALL: Finding Peace and Joy Within
2024-01-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-06 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
There is a universal human desire to be happy and to avoid suffering. We try to fulfill that desire through our outer world – family, career, service, hobbies, recreation, etc. Through modern technology, we now have wealth and health to an extent that our ancestors (and many in developing nations) could only dream of. Yet which of us is truly happy and free of suffering? Do you have the feeling that “something” is missing?
We have known since we were small children that we have a mind and a body. However, we have a third, inner resource that we easily overlook, that can provide a source of joy and respite from suffering.
Please join us at “Finding Peace and Joy Within” to have a direct experience of this resource to help you have a happier and more fulfilled life.
You must be a member of CALL.

Arabian Nights (ليالي عربية) - 2/3/24
2024-02-03 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop (formerly cSPACE King Edward), 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, #4th Flr, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Unleash the Magic of Arabia! Join our vibrant alcohol-free Arabic Music Fiesta and experience captivating rhythms, and pure musical bliss.

Note: This event is strictly alcohol-free, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all. This event is a photographed/videographed event so by attending this, you are aware that you may appear in photos or videos.
Get ready to dance the night away! Join us for an unforgettable night celebrating the rich tapestry of Arabian culture through captivating melodies and pulsating rhythms. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Arabic music and let the music carry you. This is an experience you won’t want to miss! Discover the warmth of Arabian hospitality and the joy of shared moments.
What to Expect:

Non-stop dancefloor (standing only) bliss with top-notch Arabic beats
A vibrant and inclusive atmosphere for everyone
Live DJ performance by Sabrology that will keep you moving all night long
Dress Code in Effect: Dress To Impress

Experience the allure of Arabia’s finest musical treasures as Sabrology transports you on a melodic journey like no other. From traditional classics to contemporary bops, there’s a tune for every soul to dance to. Be part of this magical celebration of music and culture and let’s make this night truly special together!
For any questions, please contact: sabrology101@gmail.com
Watch Out for Ticket Scammers!

Only purchase tickets online from this Eventrbrite link below
Do not purchase from someone you do not know
Purchasing tickets from someone else is at your own risk i.e. Sabrology will not be held liable for any financial or non-financial impacts stemming directly from your actions

Stay connected & follow @djsabrology on Instagram.
Tickets & more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arabian-nights-2324-tickets-738575066907?aff=oddtdtcreator

Arabian Nights (ليالي عربية)
2024-02-03 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
An alcohol-free Arabian music party featuring DJ Sabrology, an Egyptian DJ local to Calgary, who’s passion for uniting people in the name of music and community, has led him to create this series of music parties to advocate for partying without the consumption of alcohol and creating a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable space for everyone, regardless of age, to dance to the beat of the music and socialize in a public space with friends, family, and more. Specifically, with an objective to cultivate & grow the Arab music scene within Calgary, Sabrology founded this specific series, called Arabian Nights, or ليالي عربية in Arabic, to celebrate the rich Arabian culture. With its captivating melodies and pulsating rhythms, you are guaranteed an unforgettable night in the enchanting world of Arabian music and it will be an experience you won’t want to miss out on.
What to Expect:
– Non-stop dancefloor (standing only) energy with top-notch Arabic music, from traditional classics to contemporary bops
– A vibrant and inclusive atmosphere for everyone
– Live DJ performance by Sabrology, that will keep you moving all night long
– Dress Code in Effect: Dress to Impress
For any questions, please contact DJ Sabrology directly via email or by visiting & following his Instagram page @djsabrology for all the details and to see what the first edition of this party looked like.

I Heart Arts!
2024-02-08 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
🎨❤️ Fall in love with creativity at cSPACE Marda Loop’s Valentine’s showcase, I Heart Arts! 🌟 Join us on Thursday, February 8, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm for a celebration of the arts that goes beyond Valentine’s Day. 💘
Experience:
💖 Free activities for all ages! Including mini-landscape crafts with Susannah Windrum
💖 Charming demos by the artists and creatives in our cSPACE arts hub community
💖 Adorable live music performances from to-die-for local artists The Robin Tufts Trio
💖 Sense-ual signature cocktails by Alberta Craft Council
💖 Eye-catching exhibitions from Exposure Photo Festival and artist receptions
💖 Studio C hosts an ArtRecruits Exhibition and open studio Valentine Card Making Station
💖 Silent auction delights from Marda Loop BIA businesses
Whether it’s the silent auction, live music, or exhibitions that steal your heart, I Heart Arts is your ticket to warmth on a winter night. Don’t miss this chance to embrace creativity, community, and connection.

Trash2Treasure - A Sustainability Showcase
2024-02-10 14:30 - 21:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
The Aquativity Project (TAP) is proud to present Trash2Treasure, a one-of-a-kind sustainability showcase.
TAP is a student-run Oceanwise initiative dedicated to raising awareness about reducing overconsumption and alleviating eco-anxiety. Trash2Treasure will feature a myriad of talents – from fashion to film to literature – each contributing to the dialogue on sustainable living.
Trash2Treasure is scheduled to take place in the Studio Theatre at cSPACE Marda Loop, Calgary on February 10th, 2024, with the option of both afternoon and evening shows. Doors will open at 2:30 pm and 6:30pm, for the first and second shows, respectively. This showcase is expected to draw the attention of local and international fashion and environmental enthusiasts.
The runway will spotlight hand-crafted South Asian pieces made from recycled fabrics, presenting a diverse array of models, designs and ideas. Trash2Treasure aims to showcase the dynamic nature of the fashion industry celebrating creativity and sustainability through a South Asian lens.
In addition to the runaway presentations, Trash2Treasure will offer hands-on activities, refreshments and networking opportunities, creating an immersive experience for all attendees. This event seeks to spark conversations among industry professionals about over-consumption and sustainable solutions, allowing participants to witness firsthand the trends that will shape the future of fashion.

Instrumental Society of Calgary presents: Harmonies of the Heart
2024-02-11 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
This concert is a rich exploration of the capacity of music to convey profound emotion – the audience is taken on a journey through different states, from introspection and melancholy to passion and exultation. The programmatic themes of this concert explore the range of human emotions and the power of music to connect us to our inner selves. Harmonies of the Heart is an unforgettable experience that will leave audiences moved, inspired, and uplifted – a beautiful concert to share with your Valentine!
TICKETS/MORE INFO HERE.

CALL presents: Read it Again
2024-02-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Marda Loop Community Association, 3130 16 Street SW, CAlgary
Please note this event takes place at the Marda Loop Community Association building, kitty corner to cSPACE Marda Loop.
This recurring event, hosted by The Calgary Association of Lifelong Learners (CALL), is an interest group that re-reads a classic work of fiction, to engage in an in-depth discussion.
“Most of us study the classics when we’re students – join us for an opportunity to re-read one of these books and discuss it from a different — dare we say – more mature perspective.”
The focus for the first session is on The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje, winner of the 1992 Booker Prize.We’ll divide the book into four approximately equal sections for discussion at each of our four meetings. Participants will be asked to read the first section before our first meeting, and come prepared each day to contribute to the discussion as well as helping to research and provide background of topics and issues that arise.
Reach out to CALL in the link below to register.
https://calgarylifelonglearners.ca/Read-It-Again
CALL is a core tenant in the cSPACE Marda Loop Creative Community.

Literature and Freedom
2024-02-13 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
The Calgary Institute for the Humanities presents the 6th Annual Naomi Lacey Memorial Lecture
In the century between 1750 and 1850, the idea of freedom became a central concept for the ways in which European writers understood themselves and their literary works. Yet different writers had very different types of freedom in mind. While some focused on the freedom from patronage, others talked about the freedom from the pressures of the literary market—and still others about the freedom from the rules governing individual genres, or even a more abstract sense of freedom that readers could experience when reading literature. Drawing on texts by Rousseau, Goethe, Schiller, and others, this talk assesses how these various types of freedom coalesced into a concept of literature whose legacy is still felt today.
Martin Wagner (Ph.D., Yale University, 2014) is Professor of German at the University of Calgary. His research focuses on German literary and intellectual history of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. His latest book, A Stage for Debate (University of Toronto Press, 2023), assesses the contribution of the most important German-language stage of the nineteenth century, Vienna’s Burgtheater, to the social and political debates in Austria. He currently works on a SSHRC-funded project on the history of obedience in Germany.

Dipankar Mukherjee Reception featuring Tinica Commodore
2024-02-15 18:00 - 18:30 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Dipankar Mukherjee – Artist Reception
Level 4
cSPACE Marda Loop
This Exposure exhibiting artist will be holding a reception, featuring a live music set from Tinica Commodore.

Hi I’m Tinica Commodore, a 28-year-old singer/songwriter originally from London UK. Music has always been a huge part of my life. Growing up, music was always playing in my household and I was exposed to different types of music, as well as cultures. Along with music came my love for singing and writing. I love to tell stories and express difficult emotions through songs. I’m deeply inspired by history, especially, the 1940s, 50s and 60s, I believe it was a beautiful a well as magical time for music. I enjoy the whimsical nostalgic comfort you get from listening to an old-time Jazz record. My musical influences also include artists such as Hiatus Kaiyote, Billie Eilish, The Weeknd, and Lana Del Rey. – Tinica Commodore

CALL: Variety Book Club
2024-02-27 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Dive into the exciting realms of biographies, historical fiction, mysteries, and beyond!
The Calgary Association of Lifelong Learners (CALL) is eagerly opening its doors to welcome new members into our Variety Book Club. Enjoy a world of captivating stories and engaging discussions, with book picks voted on by members. The Variety Book Club meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month in the CALL suite, #310, on the 3rd floor of cSPACE Marda Loop.
Join a community that thrives on the joy of reading. Your literary adventure awaits—come be a part of our Book Club family!

Dispelling the Myths of Self-Publishing
2024-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop – RGO Treehouse, Suite #475
RGO Treehouse
Level 4
cSPACE Marda Loop
Join us for the second installment in our series of panels and guest speakers exploring the Writers’ Life. After a successful session on Dispelling the Myths of Publishing, we’re excited to delve into Dispelling the Myths of Self-Publishing. This event features a panel of Alberta authors who will share their personal journeys with self-publishing, including essential dos and don’ts, crucial insights, and helpful tips to facilitate your success in the world of self-publishing.
Our panelists are: Sandra S.G. Wong, Angela Ackerman, and Rebekah Raymond.
Hosted by: Irena Karshenbaum

OKAN at cSPACE Marda Loop
2024-03-02 19:00 - 21:30 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Taking their name from the word for heart in the Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria, OKAN, is a Juno-Award winning women-led ensemble that fuses Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk and global rhythms in songs about immigration, courage and love. You won’t be able to resist dancing along to their warm Cuban-Canadian vibes. Don’t miss them for their last stop on the West Coast.
Join the BJP Music Foundation at cSPACE for this unique performance, and support our work in bringing exceptional jazz-inspired talent to Calgary!

TRACES OF CONSCIOUSNESS opening night live with pianist Roman Rabinovich
2024-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Opening night with improvisations, Roman Rabinovich and Chris Sies on electronic impressions. Mingle with the light and soundscapes.
Join us at cSPACE in Calgary from March 6th to 9th, and be sure not to miss our special opening performance by the extraordinary Roman Rabionovich and Chris Sies sonic artist. They will weave a tapestry of enchanting piano improvisations inspired by the ‘Traces’ installation at cSpace, adding yet another layer of sensory delight to your extraordinary journey.
Presented by the artist collective, LUMINOS.SPACE; James Ziegler, Alan Fortune, Dylan Bauer and Chris Sies.

Opening night, space for 100 guests.
Tickets: Patrons $38 or pay by donation, as you can.

TRACES OF CONSCIOUSNESS Exhibition
2024-03-07 11:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
TRACES of CONSCIOUSNESS. Mingle with the light and soundscapes.
Free admission to the exhibition from March 7 to 9. Drop in between 11am-8pm Thursday and Friday. Saturday open until 6pm.

“This show has been evolving over the last three years starting with my sculptures and expanding to an immersive light and sound installation. Best of all it is the outcome of working with 3 other artists. Alan Fortune, Dylan Bauer and Chris Sies. You can see them all on our web page.” – James Ziegler

https://luminos.space/a-homepage-section/
