cSPACE Marda Loop

CALL: Finding Peace and Joy Within
2024-02-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-17 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, 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)
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.

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

Buddha, Body and Brain
2024-01-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-01-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-01-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-01-08 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!

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, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, 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.

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, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, 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: PORTRAITS, Chopped Liver
2024-01-29 08:00 - 2024-02-29 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, 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: FOOD FOUND FORGOTTEN, Shallon Cunningham
2024-01-29 08:00 - 2024-02-29 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, 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: SNAPSHOTS, Leigh Reed
2024-01-29 08:00 - 2024-02-29 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, 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: 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, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, 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.

OLD MULE
2024-01-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-01-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-01-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-25 19:00 - 2024-01-28 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

CALL: Variety Book Club
2024-01-23 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, 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!

The Instrumental Society of Calgary presents: Landscapes
2024-01-21 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Featuring some of Calgary’s most accomplished string players, Landscapes will take you on a musical journey exploring culture, identity, and belonging through the lens of composers Jerrod Impichchaachaaha Tate (Chickisaw Nation), Christos Hatzis, Mark O’Connor, and Florence Price. The featured works incorporate songs of Navajo, Inuit, and Appalachian influence!
String Quartet “The Awakening”, Christos Hatzis
Sting Quartet no. 2 A Minor, Florence Price
I. Moderato
II. Andante Cantabile
III. Juba (Allegro)
IV. Finale (Allegro)
-INTERMISSION-
String quartet No. 2, Variations on “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”, Adolphus Hailstork
Six Epitomes for String Quartet, Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate Pisachi (Chickisaw nation)

Calgary Board of Education CTF Gallery Exhibition
2024-01-16 - 2024-01-25 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada

CALL of the UKE
2023-12-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-23 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, 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.

Hong Kong Mah Jong with CALL
2023-12-29 15:15 - 18:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, 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.

Holiday Schedule 2024
2023-12-26 - 2024-01-02 | AB

Naughty But Nice: Tenmas!
2023-12-23 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
cSPACE Marda Loop
Studio Theatre
Now in its tenth season, “Naughty… but Nice!” returns to our new home in the Studio Theatre @cSPACE! Winner of the Betty Mitchell Award for Outstanding Production of a Musical, the Calgary Critics’ Award for Best Direction and two AMPIA Rosie Awards for Best Musical or Variety Program, “Naughty… but Nice” is everyone’s favourite sweet but risqué holiday celebration!

“A superbly entertaining holiday song cycle.” – Stephen Hunt, The Calgary Herald

“The naughtiest, sassiest, most daring, most energetic and most entertaining… adult holiday musical.” – Louis B. Hobson, The Calgary Sun

Naughty… but Nice: Xmas!
Created by Joe Slabe & JP ThibodeauDecember 6 – 23, 2023
Directed by JP Thibodeau
Choreographed by Danielle Desmarais
Musical Direction by Joe Slabe
​Cast: Katherine Fadum, Katelyn Morishita, Scott Olynek and Eric Wigston
Costume Design by Darcie Howe
Sound Design by Tara Kiely
Graphic Design by Jennifer Merio
Stage Manager: Kennedy Greene
Assistant Stage Manager: Jennifer Yeung
