cSPACE Marda Loop

Intermediate Bridge Club
2025-09-22 15:15 - 18:00, 2025-09-29 15:15 - 18:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
This friendly CALL bridge group has players at intermediate and advanced skill levels.
Some meet in person at cSPACE Marda Loop, while some prefer to meet online using BBO and Zoom.
CALL Members please register on the website.
Not a CALL Member? Now is a great time to join. Your annual fee provides access to many Interest Groups and monthly Speaker Events.

Finding Peace and Joy Within
2025-09-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-22 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Finding Peace & Joy Within
This weekly meditation group for CALL members has returned by popular request. Each session includes periods of meditation (sitting comfortably in chairs) to allow participants the opportunity to experience the benefits for themselves, and the opportunity to share experiences and insights with others. About half of the session will be talk/discussion and about half will be meditation.
If you are not a CALL member, you can join for the annual fee of $50 and attend this and many other interest groups.

CALL Member Weekly Guitar Jam
2025-09-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-23 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Invitation to Calgary Association of Lifelong Learners (CALL) members.
Bring your guitar and a favourite song and join other CALL members for Guitar Jam. Weekly events are held in the CALL room, Suite #310, at cSPACE Marda Loop.
Thursdays 10am-12pm.
To learn more please email: info@calgarylifelonglearners.ca
Not yet a CALL member? Now is a great time to join and enjoy a full year of “making music” or joining other Interest Groups at cSPACE Marda Loop. Annual fee $50 — learn more: https://calgarylifelonglearners.ca/Membership

Wood Burning Weekly - Thursday Night Pyrography Sessions
2025-09-25 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Thursday nights are all right for burning wood and making something fun! Pyrography is notoriously relaxing:) come hang out Thursdays at 6pm

The Art of Dad: big LITTLE moments
2025-09-26 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
The Art of Dad: big LITTLE moments
Please join Jason Thompson for The Art of Dad: big LITTLE moments, a night of stories and artwork that celebrates the joys and pains of parenting, while making detours into Godzilla’s eyesight, the power of Nutella and the art of folding thong underwear.
Friday, September 26
cSPACE Marda Loop, Studio Theatre
Doors @7pm | Show at 7:30pm
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It’s the hug you get making dinner when you least expect it. It’s setting your alarm clock at a ridiculous morning hour to sign-up for swim lessons. It’s the joy you feel from watching them learn to tie their shoes, ride a bike, and clean the dishes without you asking them to.
Artist and storyteller Jason Thompson performs his one-man show, The Art of Dad: big LITTLE moments that celebrates the joys and pains of parenting. Pairing his stories with sketches, Thompson explores the art of raising a family while making detours into the challenges of folding thong underwear, Godzilla’s eyesight and the power of Nutella.

EXHIBITION: Where the Land Cradles Me by Carrie Schurig
2025-09-27 - 2025-12-01 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Where the Land Cradles Me by Carrie Schurig
cSPACE Marda Loop
Cubby Gallery Level 2
September 27 – December 1, 2025 – HELD OVER UNTIL DECEMBER 1
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Where the Land Cradles Me is a series of mixed-media paintings, with each work carrying more than a single story; many stories, many voices, many landscapes, many truths interwoven.
The surfaces hold tension and harmony, permanence beside change, silence beside song, and memory beside dream. Yet these contrasts remind us of what is at stake. The land that cradles us is under threat, and climate justice is not optional; it is essential.
This series asks viewers to consider how place is never one story but a gathering of countless narratives, layered across time, culture, and imagination. It calls on viewers to recognize our shared responsibilities to protect the places that shape us. The land is more than a backdrop; it is a lifeline. It is about how the land cradles us all, differently and together, shaping the stories we live and pass on. To honour it means to act, to defend its stories, its balance and its future.
About the Artist:
Carrie Schurig is a Calgary-based artist whose work spans pencil drawing, mixed media, and painted resin, Conceptual and representational, her pieces explore memory, emotion, and the layered connections between people and place. Her current series is deeply rooted in her relationship with the land, reflecting on how it shapes identity, belonging, and our sense of time.
In addition to her studio practice, Carrie is a Visual Arts Specialist and Fine Arts Learning Leader with the Calgary Board of Education, guiding students and communities to engage meaningfully with the arts. She is also embarking on a Master of Education for Change, exploring how education can drive social and environmental transformation.
Through her art and teaching, Carrie offers a distinct, thoughtful, and imaginative perspective on the world, one that invites reflection, curiosity, and connection.

Farmers & Makers Market at cSPACE Marda Loop
2025-09-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-04 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop – Art Park
Farmers & Makers Market at cSPACE Marda Loop
From May 24 to October 4, 2025, join us every Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM for the Farmers & Makers Market at cSPACE Marda Loop: an unforgettable shopping, arts, and entertainment experience!
Market: This curated Alberta-approved farmers’ market showcases a diverse lineup of local growers, artisans, and creative entrepreneurs. Explore fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and unique treasures that reflect Calgary’s thriving maker community.
Artist Alley: For those who love discovering new artistic talent, Artist Alley is your must-visit stop. This dedicated space highlights emerging and semi-professional artists, creative entrepreneurs, and community impact groups, offering a platform to share their work with the community.
Sarina Builds Stage: The Farmers and Makers Market experience is never complete without music! Relax and enjoy performances by some of Calgary’s most talented local musicians on the Sarina Builds Stage. With a rotating lineup of artists, every Saturday brings a fresh soundtrack to your market visit.
Link: https://cspacemardaloop.com/farmers-makers-market/

Artist Talk with Mackenzie Kelly-Frère
2025-09-27 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Edmonton) | Alberta Craft Gallery & Shop – Calgary, 280, 1721 29 AVE SW Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Please join Alberta Craft Gallery for an afternoon Artist Talk with Mackenzie Kelly- Frère

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon! Join us at the Alberta Craft Gallery for an inspiring Artist Talk featuring the incredible Mackenzie Kelly-Frère! Discover the creative journey and artistic insights of this talented artist as he shares his passion and process. Don’t miss this chance to engage with the fibre pieces, ask questions, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere. Mark your calendars and bring your friends for a delightful experience that celebrates creativity!
The Artist Talk will begin with a short introduction to Alberta Fibre Art by Tak Pham, Curator at the Alberta University of the Arts, Illingworth Kerr Gallery.
After the Artist talk, we will be joined downstairs on the second floor, in the Alberta Craft Gallery by Mackenzie for a short tour of his current exhibition – Drawn.
Mackenzie Kelly-Frère is an artist, educator and academic living in Mohkinstsis (Calgary). The exhibition examines cloth as a contextual object, enmeshing ways of thinking and being in the natural world. Kelly-Frère draws on his lived experience of both the Canadian Prairie and a recent artist residency in Blonduos, Iceland, to create cloth that reflects situated materialities and our connections to place.
This is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend. You don’t need a ticket to attend.
Artist Talk: Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 2 -3:30 pm
Alberta Craft Calgary Gallery presnts this event at:
cSPACE – Marda Loop, Treehouse Room on the 4th floor
1721 – 29 Avenue SW
The parking lot and accessible entrance are off 29 Avenue. Street parking is free around the building.
Exhibition dates September 6 – November 1, 2025

Treasure or Trinkets - A Jewellery Identification Event
2025-10-04 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | Alberta Craft Gallery – Calgary, cSPACE King Edward, #280 1721-29 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, Canada
Treasure or Trinkets – A Jewellery Identification Event
Hosted by Alberta Craft Gallery
Saturday, October 4th with sessions at:

10:00am
11:00am
12:00pm
1:00pm
2:00pm
3:00pm

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Have you ever found yourself curious about a piece of jewellery you’ve inherited? Wondering if it’s genuine silver or gold? Is that gleaming gem a real stone or just cut glass? Do you think your vintage treasure might hold some monetary value? And what stories could it tell from the time it was made?
Join us for an exciting event where you can bring your cherished jewellery pieces for a thorough cleaning and assessment by a talented panel of expert jewellers! This is your chance to share the fascinating history behind your items and hopefully learn about the materials and techniques that were used to create them.
In a lively “Antiques Road Show” style atmosphere, you’ll witness experts discussing and evaluating your treasures while you sit back and soak in the knowledge. Hear about the hidden gems tucked away in the jewelry boxes of Calgary – it’s bound to spark your curiosity!
You can bring your pieces for identification, with a small donation of $10 for each item. Remember, this is all in good fun! While no official appraisals will be provided, we will guide you on how to obtain those services and connect you with jewellers who specialize in redesigning vintage pieces.
Get ready to meet our wonderful lineup of participating jewellers: Nanz Allund, Charles Lewton-Brain, Linda Chow, Sarabeth Carnat, Milt Fischbein, Luke Wieser, Barb Temple, John Smith Jones, Breanne Avendar, and Jennea Frischke and others.
Come and discover the hidden treasures waiting for you!
We will be hosting the event at cSPACE – Marda Loop in the RGO Treehouse room on the 4th floor. While you wait for your moment in the spotlight, sit back and enjoy the symphony of stories as others share their creative adventures. Who knows, you might even pick up a few tips or some giggles along the way! It’s like a creativity waiting room—come for the experience, stay for the inspiration! 🎉✨

Roommate Theatre: Voiceless-Undone بی صدا-بی سرانجام
2025-10-05 - 2025-10-06 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Roommate Art Company presents:
🎭 Voiceless-Undone (In Farsi) – بی صدا-بی سرانجام 🎭
Voiceless-Undone is a story that unveils the challenges and struggles faced by a high school girl in Iran.
Writer and Director: Saeid Asgarian (Inspired by Verb written by Mohammad Rezaee Rad)
Producer: Roommate Art Company
Actors: Mostafa Pouralamdari, Golsa Kafili, Zahra Masoumi, Termeh Tohidi, Safoura Naghavi, Kimiya Ghasemi, Bahareh Yekkehkhany and Reza Hedayati (voice)
Production Manager: Reza Hedayati
Stage Manager: Sati Pedram
Stage Assistant: Soheil Ghazizadeh
Designer: Saeid Asgarian
Poster Designer: Ali Khosroshahi
📍 Location: cSpace Marda Loop, Calgary
🕖 Time: Oct 5-6, 2025, in three showtimes:
1️⃣ Oct 5 – 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM
2️⃣ Oct 5 – 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM
3️⃣ Oct 6 – 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
Q&A sessions time (free for everyone):

1️⃣ Oct 5 – 9:00 PM – 9:45 PM
2️⃣ Oct 6 – 8:30 PM – 9:15 PM
(please arrive at the show venue 30 minutes before your scheduled session)
Running time: 105 minutes
⚠️ Watching this show is not recommended for people under 13 years old.
🚫 Out of consideration for our audience and team, we are unable to admit latecomers after the door has been closed.
ℹ️ The show is in Farsi Language.

TICKETS: https://www.showpass.com/voiceless/

EXHIBITION: 15th Annual Chrysalis Art Show
2025-10-06 - 2025-10-31 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Exhibition: 15th Annual Chrysalis Art Show
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 4
October 6 – 31, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

You’re invited to experience the creativity and talent of artists supported by Chrysalis at our 15th Annual Art Exhibition in Calgary.
Throughout October, the Level 4 Hallway Gallery at cSPACE Marda Loop will feature a vibrant collection of original artwork created by adults with disabilities. Each piece represents a personal journey and is a powerful reflection of change, growth, and opportunity.
This free, public exhibition is open to all, and many of the pieces are available for purchase. The majority of each sale goes directly back to the artist, supporting their confidence, independence, and continued creative growth.
We also invite you to attend our Art Exhibition Reception on Friday, October 25, where you can meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and experience the full heart of this exhibition.
Whether you stop by for a quiet moment or join us for the reception, your presence helps celebrate the unique voices and abilities of the artists we support.

Reception:
Friday, October 25th, 2025
4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
4th Floor Treehouse Hallway, cSPACE Marda Loop 1721 29th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB

RSVP HERE (FREE)

EXHIBITION: Building Blocks by Sean Drysdale
2025-10-07 - 2025-11-01 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Building Blocks by Sean Drysdale
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 3
October 7 – November 1, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

Sean Drysdale returns to cSPACE with version 3 of Building Blocks, an exhibition of large images.

Artist’s Talk:
Thursday, October 16 | 5:30pm-7:45pm
In Attendance:

Wednesday, October 8 | 6-8pm
Saturday October 25 | 1-3pm
Saturday November 1 | 1-3pm
Or by arrangement

Closing Reception:
Thursday, October 30 | 5:00-7:30pm
About the Artist:
Sean Drysdale graduated from Emily Carr College of Art and Design in 1984, where he studied photography. Subsequent studies in mathematics and computers at Simon Fraser University led to a career in information management.
He returned to photography as an art form in 2016. By 2023, he concluded that the world did not need another photographer. The label had always felt like a shirt occasionally worn but never entirely comfortable. Instead, he began calling himself a wanderer—a description that felt far more fitting. To Drysdale, this is a liberating and playful identity, one that frees them from unhelpful personal expectations and existential questions such as what defines a “real” photographer.

ECOS DE LO SALVAJE / ECHOES OF THE WILD
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-11 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
ECOS DE LO SALVAJE / ECHOES OF THE WILD
cSPACE Marda Loop
Studio Theatre
October 10 – 11, 2025
6:30 PM
REPRESENTACIONES ESCÉNICAS DE MITOS E HISTORIAS QUE INVITAN A RECONECTAR CON LA NATURALEZA SALVAJE E INSTINTIVA DE LA MUJER.
About this Event:
EXPRESARTE THEATER CLUB LOS INVITA A PRESENCIAR “ECOS DE LO SALVAJE”. UNA ADAPTACIÓN DE CUATRO HISTORIAS DEL LIBRO “MUJERES QUE CORREN CON LOS LOBOS”, DE CLARISSA PINKOLA ESTES.
ECOS DE LO SALVAJE LOS INVITARÁ A RECONECTARSE CON LA NATURALEZA SALVAJE E INSTINTIVA DE LA MUJER, A CORRER NUEVAMENTE LIBRE JUNTO A LOS LOBOS DE SUS ALMAS. ESTA OBRA DE TEATRO EXPLORARÁ TEMAS COMO LA RECONEXIÓN, EL EMPODERAMIENTO Y EL DESPERTAR INTERIOR FRENTE A LAS LIMITACIONES IMPUESTAS POR LA SOCIEDAD, LA CULTURA Y LA VIDA PERSONAL. ECOS DE LO SALVAJE ES UN LLAMADO A REDESCUBRIR LA FUERZA ANCESTRAL QUE HABITA EN LO MAS PROFUNDO DEL SER.
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecos-de-lo-salvaje-tickets-1689723270789
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ECOS DE LO SALVAJE/ ECHOES OF THE WILD Stage performances of myths and stories that invite you to reconnect with the wild and instinctive nature of women.
About this Event:
Expresarte Theater Club invites you to watch Echoes of the Wild, an adaptation of four stories from the book Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés. Echoes of the Wild will invite you to reconnect with the wild and instinctive nature of women—to run free again alongside the wolves of your souls.
This play will explore themes such as reconnection, empowerment, and inner awakening in the face of the limitations imposed by society, culture, and personal life. Echoes of the Wild is a call to rediscover the ancestral force that lives within the depths of our being.
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecos-de-lo-salvaje-tickets-1689723270789

Empowerment in Action
2025-10-10 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop – RGO Treehouse, Suite #475
Empowerment in Action
cSPACE Marda Loop
RGO Treehouse (Level 4)
October 10th, 2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Empowerment in Action is a free, accessible event hosed by Prospect Human Services celebrating Disability Employment Awareness Month. Held at cSPACE Marda Loop, it features a resource fair, workshops and art displays that promote inclusion and recognize the contributions of people with disabilities. All activities are designed to be accessible to participants of all abilities.

Adaptive Yoga with YogAbilitiesYYC
Gentle movement, stretching, and mindfulness for all abilities – taught by specalists in adaptive yoga. First-come, first-serve. Space is limited.
Art Activities
Get hands-on with creative projects that highlight how art supports skill development in areas like confidence, communication, problem-solving, and time management. First-come, first-serve. Space is limited.
Mindful Moment
Pause and explore a calming labyrinth while focusing on mindful breathing and intentional movement.

October 2025 Technical Dinner Meeting
2025-10-15 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
EST-4581
Do You Really Know the Difference
Between Estimate Classification and Accuracy?

Do You Really Know the Difference
Between Estimate Classification and Accuracy?

Speaker: Jordan Beckel

This presentation will be on the published AACE paper EST-4581 written for, and presented at the 2025 AACE International Conference in Anehiem by Jordan Beckel

Location:
CSPACE Marda Loop – 4th floor RGO “Treehouse” boardroom

Time:
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Networking and Dinner 5:30 to 6:30
Presentation @ 6:30

Early Bird – Member: $20 / Non-Member: $30
Regular – Member: $35 / Non-Member: $45
Students – $15

LinkedIn: AACE Chinook-Calgary Section: | LinkedIn
Website: Home – AACE Chinook Calgary Section (aacei.org)
Email: chinook-calgary@aacei.org

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.

EXHIBITION: Blue. by Margo Smith
2025-10-20 - 2025-11-08 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Blue. by Margo Smith
cSPACE Marda Loop
Cubby Gallery Level 2
October 20 – November 8, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Margo’s artistic practice focuses on cyanotypes and paper sculpture. Cyanotypes are a camera-less photographic process developed in 1842, in which paper or fabric is coated with a light-sensitive chemical solution and exposed to sunlight or UV light, producing the deep blue pigment known as Prussian blue.
The works in this exhibition are photograms, created by placing objects directly onto the light-sensitive surface to form negative images. Margo explores abstract compositions using transparent materials such as vellum, plastics, and paper. Through this process, she captures the physical ways light interacts with each material, producing soft, layered images that evoke a floating sense of depth.
Guided by an interest in geometric shapes, lines, and patterns, Margo’s practice examines how forms shift through process and material. A core aspect of the cyanotype method for her is the balance between control and unpredictability—unexpected results often lead to new inspiration and direction, allowing projects to evolve organically from hands-on experimentation.
Many of the prints serve as foundations for Margo’s three-dimensional sculptures and installations. By reimagining a traditionally two-dimensional medium as sculptural form, she investigates how light, texture, and structure can extend an image beyond a flat plane. Hand stitching and embroidery appear throughout her work, adding tactile detail and emphasizing the transformation from print to object.
About the Artist:
Margo Smith is a Calgary based artist and educator, committed to making visual arts accessible for all. She designs and leads workshops, programs, and gallery experiences that make art feel accessible, engaging, and relevant. Her art practice is focused on cyanotypes and paper sculpture.
Contact Info:
unravelarts.ca
@unravelarts.education
unravelartseducation@gmail.com

BOLD & VISIBLE MONOLOGUES 2025
2025-10-23 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
A TED-style stage for women’s transformational stories.

About this event

Join us at the iconic cSPACE Theatre for an unforgettable curated experience.
Fifteen women from across the globe will take the stage to perform real-life stories of vulnerability, courage, comedy and transformation.
Celebrate the voices of remarkable women stepping into the spotlight as they connect, inspire and ignite change.
Each performer has lovingly crafted and embodied her personal story over the past years so she can generously offer it to you as ART.
Our personal stories hold the power to connect us to our shared humanity in these chaotic and polarizing times. ~ Callie B. Elwayns, Founder, Bold & Visible
This event is for anyone who …

Believes in the strength of being vulnerable,
Values meaningful conversations in community, and
Holds the vision that we can create a more compassionate, less divided society.

Past audience feedback
Mesmerizing. I can’t explain the feeling in the room. It felt like every storyteller knew me, like she was telling my story. ~Jennifer
This is true art, raw, honest and deeply beautiful. ~Jackie
I feel more excited about my own life and less alone in my struggles. ~Lisa
To be honest, I didn’t expect to like this. My wife brought me. I was surprised that I could not take my eyes off the stage. I really enjoyed myself. ~ Richard
Program

Doors open at 6:00 pm, show starts at 6:30 pm (open seating)
20-minute intermission
Show ends at 9:30 pm

Arrive early to secure your preferred seat.
Our events are fun and elegant. Bring your friends and enjoy a meaningful and entertaining evening out.

Featured Storytellers
​Bridgitte Branagan – Crabcakes & Lavender
Joanne Neweduk – Cherished
Lois Lenarduzzi – Chartreuse Silk
Lynda Nickelson – Definitely Vanilla
Mary Beth Wright – Firefly
Stanislava Trotsiuk – Standing Tall
Tonya Wards – Beautiful View
Trish Mendez – Green Crayon
​Kay Randolph – Nylon & Pearl
Cheryl McCartney – Little Red Tent
Pina Newman – Around the Table
Rosana Zapata – Smells Like Jasmine
Karen Aruj – And the Part Goes To…
Lori Yuhas – Something Sacred
Charmaine Carnes – The Author
About Bold & Visible
We are a launching pad to catapult women into greater levels of authentic self-expression and impact in the world. As women find our true voice and step out of the shadows, we will generate a groundswell of positive transformation.
When you know your story, you know your value in your bones!

Reception: 15th Annual Chrysalis Art Show
2025-10-25 16:00 - 19:30 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Reception: 15th Annual Chrysalis Art Show
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 4
October 25, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

15th Annual Chrysalis Art Exhibition Reception
Join us in Calgary for a special evening of art, connection, and celebration at the Chrysalis 15th Annual Art Exhibition Reception.
This in-person event is a wonderful opportunity to explore the full exhibition, connect with the artists, and enjoy a welcoming, community-centred atmosphere. You’ll be surrounded by meaningful conversations, inspiring creativity, and the joyful spirit of inclusion.
What to expect:
A stunning display of original artwork
A chance to meet and celebrate the artists
Light refreshments and good company
Artwork available for purchase, with most of the proceeds going directly to the artists
The reception is the heart of our annual show, and we’d love to see you there. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a supporter of Chrysalis, or simply looking for a meaningful evening out, this is an event that promises to leave a lasting impression.
Come celebrate change, growth, and opportunity through art, through connection, and community.

RSVP link: https://form-can.keela.co/2025-oct-calgary-art-exhibit-rsvp

Exhibition:
October 6th – 31st, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
4th Floor Treehouse Hallway, cSPACE Marda Loop 1721 29th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB
