cSPACE Marda Loop

CALL of the UKE
2023-08-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-08 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.

PitBull Poetry In the Park
2023-08-09 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
On Wednesday August 9th, cSPACE Marda Loop welcomes Calgary’s Poet Laureate Wakefield Brewster to Art Park for an inclusive, free, open mic poetry event!
6-8pm. Bring a blanket or a festival chair!
This event kicks off a series of Poetry in the Park pit stops throughout the city.

An Evening of Poetry and Song
2023-08-03 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Come hear the poetry of Robert Greenwood, read by him and sung by Nora Jane Bonner. Arrangements composed and accompanied by Colleen Athparia. Following the performance enjoy a reception with the artists and view Robert’s exhibition of vibrant, colourful paintings.

Who Made You The Judge - Art Exhibition
2023-08-01 - 2023-08-25 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Challenge Your Perceptions of Judgement Within our Society
Who Made You The Judge, art exhibition
Aug 08 – Sep 01 2023
cSPACE Marda Loop, Level 1
Join us for a unique social justice art exhibition showcasing several hand-painted, nearly photorealistic portraits accompanied by heartwarming and emotional life stories. Who Made You The Judge highlights race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical disability, neurodiversity, mental health, and addiction. This event invites you to explore your perspectives on conscious and unconscious biases and their impact on how we view, judge, and treat people. It demonstrates that taking the time to understand someone can affect our attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour.
The exhibition will be on display from Aug 08 thru Sep 01 2023 at cSPACE Marda Loop – 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary AB. We invite you to come and explore the exhibition. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a truly unique, thought-provoking and inspiring event.

Kids Summer Photography Camp
2023-07-27 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-25 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-24 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Join us for our Kids Summer Photography Camp, where shutterbugs will embark on an unforgettable journey through the world of photography! This action-packed camp is designed to inspire creativity, enhance observation skills, and ignite a passion for capturing the world through a lens. Throughout the 4-day camp, participants will take part in loads of hands-on activities, interactive lessons & discussions and exciting photo adventures.
Here’s what your child can look forward to:
1. All things Photography!!
– get acquainted with the basics of photography, from understanding their cameras to learning about composition and framing
– explore different camera functions and settings and become confident working with exposure, aperture, shutter speed and ISO
– be encouraged to play and experiment with their new knowledge
2. Photo Excursions
– explore our stunning cSPACE location
– venture into the neighbourhood to unleash their creativity and capture the world around them
3. Fun-filled Photography Challenges
– participate in photography challenges that encourage imagination, self-expression and storytelling
– experiment with different themes and subjects
4. Create Art Pieces
– Transform their images into unique works of art!
5. Host a Photography Gala
– showcase their favourite images in a gala on the 4th floor on our final afternoon
– celebrate their creativity!
Our time together provides them with lifelong skills and unforgettable memories. We look forward to sparking passion, confidence and curiosity in your kids!
Hosted by Marda Loop community member, Janet Pliszka of Visual Hues Photography

Summer Beer Garden
2023-07-22 15:00 - 20:00 UTC | AB
Join us for an afternoon of live music and craft brews from Blindman Brewing at our public beer garden!
Enjoy the electrifying swamp rock of Shona Rae and the Bona Fides, and groove with Back Pocket. Don’t miss the chance to purchase handcrafted beer steins from Alberta Craft Gallery. Elevate your beer-drinking experience with these unique pieces while immersing yourself in an unforgettable afternoon of music and art.

Pancake Palooza!
2023-07-14 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
🎨🎶 Arts & Culture Stampede Pancake Breakfast: Fuel Your Creativity!

Attention artists and cultural practitioners! Enjoy the only Stampede Breakfast in town made by artists, for artists. Join us for a morning filled with delicious food, engaging conversations, and a celebration of Calgary’s vibrant arts and culture community!
Mix with other artists and cultural sector entrepreneurs at this pancake breakfast at cSPACE Marda Loop sponsored by the inspiring creatives at Rozsa Foundation, Alliance Française, Casa Mexico, Aroma Café, and cSPACE Projects.
Get energized by the musical performance of harmony-driven, acoustic prog-rock inspired busking Bluegrass band, Rotary Park.
Mark your calendars and join us for this delightful morning of community, creativity, and collaboration with other artists and members of the cultural community.
📅 Date: Friday, July 14, 2023
⏰ Time: 9am-11am
📍 Location: cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721-29th Avenue SW
We can’t wait to welcome you to the cSPACE Marda Loop Pancake-Palooza! 🎉

Four Winds Indigenous Showcase and Market
2023-07-08 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-06 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Ready to experience an event around the Calgary Stampede that amplifies the true spirit of Indigenous culture?
Hello Summer 2023, presented by Four Winds Indigenous Showcase takes place at cSPACE Calgary from July 6th to July 8th and promises to be the perfect prelude to the Stampede, bringing together Indigenous-owned businesses, leaders, artists, fashion designers, and well-known musicians, for a celebration of arts and culture.

This growing cultural phenomenon is a three-day extravaganza featuring an impressive lineup of talent, including singer/songwriters Lena Daniels, Amanda Gendron & Curt Young, who will grace the stage with their captivating performances. Attendees can also look forward to a cutting-edge fashion show from innovative Indigenous designers. Traditional powwow will be a centrepiece of the weekend, and all are welcome to enjoy the vibrant energy of Indigenous culture.
One of the highlights of Hello Summer 2023 will be the performance by Alberta-based hip-hop musician and Four Winds co-founder, Tony Tootoosis, (Toosick). Tootoosis, a celebrated Grass Dance artist and performer, will treat the audience to his latest release: Letter to Elizabeth, a single and music video released in June 2023 and available on Apple Music and Spotify.

Tony Tootoosis Grass Dance on Sulpher Mountain Banff, June 2023 — Photo by Jennifer Peters @jkpeters_photography

“Being part of the new history of this historic building and venue is important not only to Four Winds and the Indigenous community but also to all Canadians,” says Tony Tootoosis, Four Winds Indigenous Showcase. “We are proud to help infuse new energy and meaning into historically colonized institutions in Alberta while embracing inclusivity and sharing the vibrant aspects of Indigenous arts and culture with everyone. cSPACE is a progressive and inclusive arts venue, and we are proud to be there.”

With his unique blend of modern hip-hop and Plains powwow tradition, Tootoosis has a way of captivating the crowd and welcoming them in to fully embrace tradition mixed with cutting-edge hip-hop and new media performance.
This weekend’s event will bring together over 40 performers and vendors at cSPACE, an innovative creative hub and event venue. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage with diverse arts and culture programming, witness inspiring artist studios, and explore how creativity thrives in vibrant communities.

When and where:
The public is invited to join in the festivities at Hello Summer 2023 and enjoy the Indigenous Art Marketplace, live acoustic entertainment, the Indigenous Fashion Show, and the traditional Powwow. Marketplace operating hours from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day, there will be plenty of opportunities to explore and support Indigenous businesses and artists.

Highlights include:
Thursday July 6th, 2023

12:00 PM – Traditional Powwow Showcase
2:30 PM – Tony “Toosick” Hip Hop Musical Performance

Friday July 7th, 2023

12:00 PM – Amanda Gendron Acoustic Performance
1:00 PM – Lena Daniels Acoustic Performance
2:00 PM – Indigenous Fashion Show

Saturday July 8th, 2023

12:00 PM – Curt Young Flute & Hand Drum Performance
1:00 PM – Powwow Performance from Tootoosis Crew Youth Dancers
2:00 PM – Curt Young Acoustic Performance

For more information and updates, visit the Four Winds Indigenous Showcase https://www.fourwindsyyc.com/.

Media Contacts:
Melissa Tootoosis & Tony Tootoosis
Four Winds Indigenous Showcase Founders:
fourwindsyyc@gmail.com
+1 403.771.6294
Theresa Tayler
Start Me Up PR
theresatayler@startmeuppr.com
+1 403.818.9689

Soul/Ful - A Collaborative Art Exhibition
2023-07-07 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Join us for the reception of Soul/Ful, a collaborative art exhibition between two cSPACE Events staffers – Kate Ware and Darren Flach.
Our forms of creativity could not be more different, yet both come from a soulful place.
Wine, cheese and other refreshments will be available. Both artists will speak about their work. We look forward to seeing you there!

Gather Round Art Show Reception
2023-06-29 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | AB
Level 1 Gallery
Exhibition runs June 26th to July 24th, 2023
Reception on June 29th, 5pm-8pm
Experience an enchanting evening on June 29th, 2023, at cSPACE Marda Loop, as 11 Canadian artists come together to display breathtaking tondos, accompanied by food and drinks, and the chance to find your perfect piece of art for your home. Don’t miss this captivating art exhibition where creativity intertwines with culinary delights, and masterpieces await your discovery.
The artists are:
Ana Zanella
Mavis Gauchier
Heather Kinahan
Maya Corona
Theresa Eisenbarth
Leslie Starr
Deb Nicolaisen
Jo Reimer
Brandie Comier
Jen Vandenbroek
Becky McNabb

Liquor and Lace: A Variety Cabaret
2023-06-28 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
An evening of music, dance, comedy, theatre and performance, that will make you laugh and smile.
Hosted by local improvisor and comedic superstar Logan Teske, and showcasing amazing local artists, Liquor and Lace starts the party at 7:00pm with a silent auction, bar and a wonderful outdoor patio. Performances start at 7:30pm, and feature many incredible artists including RPlanet Society, Ivy La Fleur, Baker Miller Pink and many more.

You're Invited to cSPACE's Report to Community!
2023-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
You’re invited to our highly anticipated Report to Community event hosted by cSPACE Projects!
Join us as we celebrate the incredible achievements and impact of our creative initiatives. Be the first to hear about our latest projects, collaborations, and the remarkable stories of artists, innovators, and community builders who have thrived within our spaces. Engage in dynamic discussions, connect with like-minded individuals, and witness the transformative power of art and culture. Together, let’s reflect on our collective journey and envision an even brighter future.
Mark your calendars for an evening of inspiration, connections, and shared successes at the cSPACE Projects Report to Community.
Featuring artist speakers, panel discussion, live performances and more!
Guests artists:

Wakefield Brewster, Poet Laureate
Priscilla Cherry, The Oratory
Bethel Afework, Alcove Arts Centre
Dwight Farahat, Tribe Artist Society
Memphis and the Grand
Chubby Cree

Admittance is free! Reserve your seat at the link below.

Art - an Exhibition by Suzanne Farman
2023-06-26 - 2023-07-22 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Level 4 Gallery
June 26 – July 22
Reception July 22nd
5pm-8pm
Artist Statement
New Beginnings, an exhibition of original abstract paintings by Calgary based artist Suzanne Farman in her cSPACE debut. For this series, Farman was particularly influenced by bringing different views of visual objects or figures together resulting in a painting that appeared abstracted on the canvas surface.Themes of new beginnings are inspired by emotional experience. Images of distorted reality are used to make them expressive of Farman’s inner feelings and ideas. Farman uses intense colours along with highly textured, generous paint application. Farman hopes to evoke powerful emotions by creating harmony where colour has a life of its own: not everyone reacts the same way to the same colour.

Gather Round: Tondos by 11 Incredible Canadian Artists
2023-06-26 - 2023-07-22 | AB

Battle Equipped Book Launch
2023-06-24 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Join me for an exciting book launch event filled with keynote speakers, appetizers, and networking!
Join us for an exciting book launch event for Battle Equipped: 40 Day Devotional to Conquer the War in Your Mind.
Not only will you hear from some fantastic keynote speakers; you will also get the chance to create a healthy community and foster new connections! Food and drinks will also be provided by the wonderful Aroma Cafe.
This is a great opportunity to gain insights, inspiration, and practical tools to help you on your journey. Don’t miss out on this amazing event that will equip you to overcome any obstacle and live the life you were meant to live!

Altra Volta: Rebound
2023-06-18 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Level 1
cSPACE Marda Loop
Studio Theatre
Aptly named our Rebound concert, we have put together our personal a cappella favourites from over the years + a few NEW arrangements. We cannot wait to share the afternoon with you!

About Altra Volta
Altra Volta is a 7-voice a cappella vocal ensemble founded in 1998. Comprised of talented singers in the Calgary music community, the group’s diverse repertoire includes classical choral, vocal jazz and pop music. In recent years the group has gone from performing published choral works to also creating arrangements of their own, exploring the many facets of the human voice to emulate various musical instruments.
Altra Volta has won a number of awards, including first place finishes at the Kiwanis Music Festivals in Calgary and Camrose, and the Norman Kennedy Award for Outstanding Vocal Ensemble in 2001 and 2002. In addition to their own concerts, Altra Volta has performed for weddings and other special events around the city, including the True Patriot Love Tribute Gala and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Night of Honor.
The group has released three studio albums: Primo (2005), Either Way (2008), and a Christmas album, Snowfall (2011).

Between Two Worlds: An Evening of Mediumship with Andy Byng
2023-06-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Andy will be delivering messages of love and encouragement from your friends and loved ones in the Spirit World

World renowned medium Andy Byng, who was also featured on Netflix’s Surviving Death, will be touring Canada during 2023 and 2024. Known for his level of detail and accuracy, Andy will be delivering messages of love and encouragement from your loved ones in the Spirit World.

A B O U T A N D Y
Andy’s greatest passion has always been to publicly demonstrate his mediumship, and to teach others how to develop their own gifts.
Although Andy had been aware of the spirit world from a young age, he did not begin to develop his mediumship until he was eighteen-years-old. Andy completed most of his mediumistic development at the world-renowned Arthur Findlay College, where he is now a tutor and course organiser.
Although Andy originally hails from Birmingham (UK), his work as a Evidential Medium takes him across the world, and he currently resides in Toronto, Canada. Andy’s passion and dedication to the spirit world is clear: He works tirelessly to reunite people with their loved ones, and to teach others how to develop their own mediumship.
Andy is now embarking on a tour of Canada to take his renowned mediumship across the country, reuniting people with the loved ones through his accurate and heartfelt mediumship.
T H E E V E N T
During the evening, Andy will become aware of your loved ones in the Spirit World, and through the use of factual pieces of information, it is his job to tell the story of how your loved ones lived and expressed themselves during their physical lives.
At its best, mediumship has the potential to change lives, by opening our minds to the reality that when the physical bodily experiences the process we called death, the mind – or soul – which constitutes our personality, self-consciousness, intelligence and reason, survive. Mediumship demonstrates to us that although not physically present in our lives anymore, our friends and loved ones who have passed away are still with us, and continue to have a loving and encouraging presence within our lives.
If you have never been to an Evening of Mediumship before, there is nothing untoward or mysterious that will happen. To get an idea of what the evening will be like, please check out the video above of Andy demonstrating his mediumship.

Double Comedy Album Recording with Queer Comedy Creators Victoria Banner and Karla Marx
2023-06-15 19:30 - 22:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Laugh Loft is proud to present a double comedy album recording for our co-creators Victoria Banner and Karla Marx!
These two hilarious comedians will be throwing down their best jokes and we need you to come pack the Studio Theatre at cSPACE in Marda Loop with big laughs and big energy on June 15th.
Doors at 7:30, Show at 8!
Come support local queer femme comedians at this raucous comedy event!

CADA Report to Community
2023-06-13 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Calgary Arts Development’s Annual Report to Community

Studio Theatre at cSPACE Marda Loop (formerly known as cSPACE King Edward)
1721 – 29 Ave. SW

Presentation 4:30-5:45 p.m.
Reception 5:45 – 7:00 p.m.

ASL Interpretation will be available for the presentation
Join us for a report of our various activities in 2022 with updates from Patti Pon, President & CEO; Melissa Tuplin, Director, Community Investment & Impact; and Sable Sweetgrass, Director, Reconciliation & Engagement. Stay for the reception to mingle with Calgary Arts Development staff members and others from the arts community.

《因為愛所以革命》"Love in the Time of Revolution" Movie Screening
2023-06-11 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
【是他也是你和我的素人抗爭故事】
【Ordinary people telling extraordinary stories】

主辦 Host : Echo Theatre
– 憑票入場，不設劃位。This is a General Admission event, no seats will be assigned. Each ticket admits one.
– 不設退票。Tickets are not refundable .
-如有任何爭議，Echo Theatre 保留最終決定權。 In case of disputes, Echo Theatre reserves the right for final decision.
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(顏志昇，2022）
香港 | 2022 | 107分鐘 | 粵語對白 | 中英文字幕
《因為愛所以革命》是來自香港街頭的吶喊，紀錄政治和社會動盪時期下，香港人的熱血、精神和犧牲。
2019年，香港政府提出「逃犯條例」修訂，任何身處境內之人皆可能被引渡至中國受審，引發規模空前的抗爭運動。為守護自由和法治，香港人以破紀錄的200萬人遊行，以拯救眼中這座搖搖欲墜的浮城。
當和平遊行再三被無視，勇武抗爭成為另一出路，前線抗爭者與防暴警察爆發衝突，讓街頭彌漫著催淚煙鮮血。勇武背後，有堅持和理非的群眾作後盾，雙方路線輪替，以捍衛我城為共識，維繫這份得來不易的團結。
作品將觀眾帶到香港街頭，走到抗爭最前線，傾聽時代革命下的故事：當人民處身於與城市共命運的時代下，經歷希望與絕望、愛與心碎，為家園而戰的故事。
(Ngan Twinkle Chi-Sing, 2022)
Hong Kong | 2022 | 107 mins | Cantonese with Chinese and English Subtitles
Echoing with voices from the streets of Hong Kong, “Love in the Time of Revolution” documents the passion, spirit and sacrifice of ordinary Hong Kongers during a time of political and social upheaval.
In 2019, Hong Kong government plans to introduce a law permitting the extradition of criminal suspects to Mainland China sparked a mass protest movement unprecedented in scale. The people of Hong Kong marched — 1 million strong, then 2 million — to save what they saw as the city’s eroding freedoms and rule of law. When their demands went unheeded, the protests intensified, and the streets of Hong Kong became soaked in tear gas and blood as valiant frontline protesters clashed with riot police. Behind the frontliners stood a peaceful silent majority, committed to a hard-won solidarity as they attempt to save the city that they love.
“Love in the Time of Revolution” takes viewers onto the streets of Hong Kong, to the very front lines of the protests, and follows the stories of just some of the protesters and their fellow Hong Kong citizens. It tells their extraordinary stories: the stories of ordinary people at a pivotal moment in their city’s history, as they experience hope and desperation, love and heartbreak, fighting for their home.
*設映後坐談，可與導演於線上對談
*There will be a hybird post-screening discussion session with the director.

Chakra Balancing and Breathwork with Susanne Grochnal
2023-06-11 14:00 - 16:30 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Discover the Wisdom Within!

“My experience with sue was powerful and mind opening. Her calm voice helped to walk me through some amazing personal discoveries. Afterwards, I was left energized and with a certain sense of relief.” ~ Shawn Leland, Calgary

“In my experience; Sue has been healing the world and its beings long since before she birthed into this world. Her compassion and dedication to her work is felt deeply. Matched with support, peace and depth, she was able to take me down a path of deep connection, healing, and reclamation. In a neutral, safe, unjudged environment she was a guide to the dimensions of truth. I felt safe. I felt connected. I felt the shift.” ~Karen Sheets, Sparwood British Columbia

Yabber: A Musical Junk Tale
2023-06-11 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Join Mudfoot Theatre for a joy fueled puppet and mask show.
In the town of Yabber, things are not looking good. Twinkledoins have lost their twinkle and Yonda, the heart of Yabber, grows weak. Yabberites are consumed by frivolous distractions, and it will take the efforts of unlikely heroes to right this sinking ship. It’s not really a ship though. It’s a town. Just to be clear…
We bring you a cautionary yet whimsical musical junk tale that will leave you snapping your fingers and tapping your toes. Old junk transforms into masks, puppets, and instruments as we weave a silly story with serious consequences, that shows us how love and empathy could save our planet.
This outdoor, theatrical performance is free and suitable for all ages.
On Art Park at cSPACE Marda Loop!
