cSPACE Marda Loop

Finding Peace and Joy Within (CALL)
2024-05-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-08 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Join the Calgary Association of Lifelong Learners (CALL) for the return of this popular program on meditation. Program runs for 8 weeks on Wednesdays at cSPACE Marda Loop, in the CALL suite # 310.
Dates
May 1 – June 19, 2024.
10am-12pm
Suite #310 at cSPACE Marda Loop
The facilitator, Barry Ronellenfitch has 45 years of experience with Yogic practices and over 1,000 hours of formal training.
Register on the CALL website.
Note – if you are not a CALL member, now is a great time to join. Your annual membership fee of $50 will extend to August 31 of 2025. You can join safely online or mail the membership form.
https://calgarylifelonglearners.ca/

Sustainability Matters: Calgary in Transition
2024-05-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-08 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Calgary Association of Lifelong Learners (CALL) presents a new Study Program with Dr. Noel Keough based on his book, “Sustainability Matters.”
Dr. Noel Keough is Associate Professor Emeritus at the University of Calgary, a co-founder of Civic Camp Calgary and the Sustainable Calgary Society, and a founding member of the Advisory Board to the Canadian Index of Wellbeing.
For six weeks, you can examine how we (re)build our city with justice, inclusion, human flourishing and harmony with the natural world front and centre.
More information on the website.

2 PERSPECTIVES ART EXHIBITION
2024-05-28 - 2024-06-10 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Patricia Salat & Miguel Barros
Art Exhibition
“2 PERSPECTIVES”
May 28th – June 10th 2024
cSPACE Marda Loop Level 1 Gallery
Two friends, both visual artists, living their lives apart have united to share a passion for art and concern for the environment. Together they embarked on a unique project that would intertwine their individual interpretations of the natural world, bringing their own distinct life experiences and creative perspectives. Recognizing the importance of preserving and cherishing the natural landscape that binds us all together.

Celebrating the Artistry of Bob Greenwood
2024-05-27 - 2024-06-08 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
cSPACE Marda Loop
Level 2 Gallery
EXTENDED!
Celebrate the paintings, art, sculpture, and creative spirit of Bob Greenwood; an artist who made his impact felt around the globe.

Yenny Foulston Exhibition
2024-05-27 - 2024-06-01 | AB
cSPACE Marda Loop
Level 4 Gallery
May 27-June 1
Yenny (pronounced Jenny) is the founder and lead photographer for Veleca Studios. Yenny is known for her Black & White landscape photography series, “The Sixteen,” where she features different cities around the world.
Opening Exhibition & Artist Talk
Friday May 31st
6:30pm-8:30pm
Drinks and light appetizers served.

Astralis Quartet presents Old Strathcona
2024-05-26 15:00 - 16:30 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
John Lowry, violin
Edmund Chung, violin
Marcin Swoboda, viola
Daniel Poceta, cello
The title work for this concert, Old Strathcona, is a new quartet by Kristin Flores, a well known composer, violinist and teacher in the Calgary area. The music is descriptive of the Old Strathcona neighbourhood in Edmonton. Also to be performed are youthful and exuberant works of Felix Mendelssohn and Calgary composer Roydon Tse, recently returned to Calgary after completing his PhD at University of Toronto.
$25 general admission, $12 students
Tickets also available by email (astralis.cms@gmail.com) & by phone or text (403-891-5615)

The Market at cSPACE Marda Loop
2024-05-25 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop – Art Park
Join us for a brand new outdoor inner-city market on Art Park at cSPACE Marda Loop!
Join us at The Market at cSPACE Marda Loop for a vibrant fusion of art, culture, and foodie goodies! Enjoy a lively atmosphere celebrating local talents and flavours.
🌟 Highlights:
– Discover unique arts and crafts from talented vendors 🎨✂️
– Enjoy engaging free programming for kids from the amazing artists at Jube School 🧒🎨
– Explore a variety of fresh local produce and culinary delights from food vendors 🥦🍅
– Delight in live performances by both established and emerging artists 🎶🎤
Whether you’re in search of farm-fresh produce, one-of-a-kind handmade treasures, family-friendly activities, or simply want to groove to some tunes, The Market at cSPACE Marda Loop offers something special for everyone.

Riyoko: ReMake It! Pattern and Sewing Workshop
2024-05-25 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-18 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-11 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop (formerly cSPACE King Edward), 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, Canada, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Do you have that favourite vintage or fast fashion garment that you wish you could have forever, and make in a million colours? Want to recreate it? Come join us in the bright & spacious riyoko studio to learn how to make a pattern, sew a test fit, and learn skills to remake the piece you want to wear time after time.
This class is five 3-hour sessions. The next sessions are:
Saturday May 11, 18, 25 & June 1, 8 – 10 am to 1 pm
*Beginner sewing experience necessary.
*Students will be asked to bring up to three simple pieces that they’d like to remake, such as button up shirts, blouses, sweaters, slip dresses, pants or shorts (No zippers!).
*Students are encouraged to bring their own supplies (pencil, eraser, pins, measuring tape, fabric scissors, paper scissors) except rulers (which are available for class use, or purchase in the Riyoko Work/Shop during the class) and paper which is supplied by Riyoko Work/Shop.
*We believe in supporting small, and local. In that spirit, we will not accept local or small designer brands garments as samples to remake. We hope you understand!
Riyoko Studio, 1721 29 Ave SW, Suite 445

Art Exhibition, "2 Perspectives"
2024-05-22 - 2024-06-08 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Patricia Salat and Miguel Barros present, 2 PERSPECTIVES
cSPACE Marda Loop
Level 1 Gallery
May 22 – June 8, 2024
Two friends, both visual artists, living their lives apart have united to share a passion for art and concern for the environment. Together they embarked on a unique project that would intertwine their individual interpretations of the natural world, bringing their own distinct life experiences and creative perspectives. Recognizing the importance of preserving and cherishing the natural landscape that binds us all together.

Día del Niño
2024-05-18 10:00 - 18:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Children’s Festival at cSPACE Marda Loop in the CASA Mexico Suite, Level 3, #390.
May 18, 2024
10am-6pm

Patternmaking 101
2024-05-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-09 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop (formerly cSPACE King Edward), 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, Canada, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Like making your own clothes but have a hard time finding patterns with that perfect fit? Come learn the foundational concepts of pattern making through flat pattern drafting & 3D form alteration, and tailoring. Learn how to take proper measurements, adjust patterns, cut, and sew a muslin to create a custom pattern.
This course is five 3-hour sessions. The next sessions are:
Thursday April 11, 25 & May 2, 9, 16 – 6 pm to 9 pm
*Equivalent experience or Pattern Making 101 is the recommended prerequisite for all other pattern making courses offered by Riyoko.
*Students are encouraged to bring their own supplies (pencil, eraser, pins, measuring tape, fabric scissors, paper scissors) except rulers (which are available for purchase in the Riyoko Work/Shop, and during the class) and paper and fabric, which is supplied by Riyoko Work/Shop.
Riyoko Studio, 1721 29 Ave SW, Suite 445

Gerry Mulhall Exhibition
2024-05-15 - 2024-05-25 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Up Your Alley
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 2
May 15-25th
Artist Reception: Saturday May 18th, 2-5pm

Fabulous Over Forty Gala
2024-05-11 15:00 - 18:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
THE ULTIMATE MOTHER-DAUGHTER OUTING FOR MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND!
Join us for the Fabulous Over 40 Art Show Gala, celebrating the beauty and confidence of women over 40! It’s about empowerment, connection, and fun, featuring:
Stunning boudoir portrait artwork showcasing local women over 40.
State-of-the-art theatre showcasing behind-the-scenes and extra finished images of the Fabulous Over 40 participants.
A vibrant gala atmosphere with hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and networking opportunities.
A charity raffle in support of Made by Momma with incredible prizes including a “Chef at Home” experience – for up to 6 people. This would be a four-course meal! This is valued at $1000 (for 6), donated by Lina’s Market, and many more!
This in-person gathering is the perfect opportunity to meet the portrait artist, Laurie Brown, as well as the amazing, adventurous women who took part in this campaign and have embraced the joys of being Fabulous over 40. Do something unique with your mom that will spark a conversation with her about age, beauty, and confidence.
Bring your daughter to show her that beauty exists at ALL ages.
Bring your mother to show her how important it is to EXIST in photos at every stage of your life!
Have a conversation about what it means to be a woman at every age.
Let’s share stories, make new connections, and embrace our awesomeness together.
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate this incredible stage of life with like-minded people. It’s time to shine even brighter and show the world how fabulous we truly are!
A selection of food & beverages will be served throughout the afternoon. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Women! Life! Freedom!
2024-05-11 14:30 - 16:30 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop – RGO Treehouse, Suite #475
cSPACE Marda Loop
RGO Treehouse South
Women! Life! Freedom! is an empowering intergenerational therapeutic art event specially curated for the Calgary Persian Community. Join Tara Vahab and Sepidar Yeganeh Farid for a session filled with creativity, healing, and connection as we come together to reflect on the past 1.5 years events in Iran. We are hopping to bring some peace and joy by celebrating womanhood, life, and freedom through art, songwriting, karaeko,dance, discussions and short creative activities
This in-person event is a unique opportunity to bond with fellow community members and express yourself through various art forms. Let’s create, heal, and grow together!

Women! Life! Freedom! Intergenerational Therapeutic Art event for Calgary Persian Community
2024-05-11 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
یک رویداد هنری درمانی برای جوانان و بزرگسالان ایرانی کالگری تازه‌ترین رویداد با عنوان زنان! زندگی! آزادی!

Women! Life! Freedom! is an empowering intergenerational therapeutic art event specially curated for the Calgary Persian Community. Join Tara Vahab and Sepidar Yeganeh Farid for a session filled with creativity, healing, and connection as we come together to reflect on the past 1.5 years events in Iran. We are hopping to bring some peace and joy by celebrating womanhood, life, and freedom through art, songwriting, karaeko,dance, discussions and short creative activities
This in-person event is a unique opportunity to bond with fellow community members and express yourself through various art forms. Let’s create, heal, and grow together!
We will be holding 5 events and intend to engage different age groups at each event, 1event will be dedicated to womens participanst only.

Event 1- Intergenerational- Iranian Families
Event 2- Iranian Children Born in Canada
Event 3- Iranian Young Adults raised outside of Iran
Event 4- Iranian Women Only (women/femme/non-binary)
Event 5- Inetergenerational- Iranian Families

Stay tuned! We will keep you informed of the dates for the upcoming events!
This project is supported by the Calgary Arts Development Authority.

زنان! زندگی! آزادی!
یک رویداد هنری درمانی بین نسلی توانمند است که ویژه انجمن ایرانی کلگری برگزار می شود. به تارا وهاب و سپیدار یگانه فرید بپیوندید تا جلسه ای پر از خلاقیت، شفا و ارتباط داشته باشیم تا به اتفاقات 1.5 سال گذشته ایران فکر کنیم. امیدواریم با جشن گرفتن زنانگی، زندگی و آزادی از طریق هنر، ترانه سرایی، کارائکو، رقص، بحث و گفتگو و فعالیت های کوتاه خلاقانه، آرامش و شادی به ارمغان بیاوریم.
این رویداد حضوری فرصتی منحصر به فرد برای پیوند با اعضای جامعه و بیان خود از طریق اشکال مختلف هنری است. بیایید با هم ایجاد کنیم، شفا دهیم و رشد کنیم!
ما 5 رویداد را برگزار خواهیم کرد و قصد داریم در هر رویداد گروه های سنی مختلف را درگیر کنیم، 1 رویداد فقط به شرکت کنندگان زن اختصاص خواهد یافت.
رویداد 1- بین نسلی- خانواده های ایرانی
رویداد 2- کودکان ایرانی متولد شده در کانادا
رویداد 3- جوانان ایرانی که در خارج از ایران بزرگ شده اند
رویداد 4- فقط زنان ایرانی
رویداد 5- بین نسلی- خانواده های ایرانی
گوش به زنگ باشید! ما شما را از تاریخ رویدادهای آینده مطلع خواهیم کرد!
این پروژه توسط اداره توسعه هنر کلگری پشتیبانی می شود.
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About Tara:
I am a Persian-Canadian interdisciplinary artist and theraputic Arts Practitioner based in Calgary. I received my first artistic award at age nine and I advocate for mental health through my art. In 2015, I graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and immediately afterwards, I founded LOUD (Let Optimism Unleash Dreams) Art Society, a non-profit organization that supports the cultivation of positive mental health and well-being through creative practices.
Much of my artistic practice is informed by community connection through public art projects, murals, and workshops that key into art-making and mental health. Bright colours, pattern-making, found objects, and newspaper are elements that I return to throughout my practice and are informed by my research on the metaphysical and its ties to humanity, empathy, and joy.
At the heart of my practice is a deep appreciation of the power of the arts to change lives for the better. My ongoing series of woven newspaper sculptures, for example, reframe materials that exacerbate mental health issues for many, to speak to humanity’s ability to take uncertainty and pain and transform it slowly and intentionally into something beautiful and unexpected.
During the 2023 Celebration for the Arts hosted by Mayor Gondek and Calgary Arts Development, I was honoured to receive the Mamdani Arts Leadership Award. I was also awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medal for 2023, which recognizes exceptional contributions to Alberta’s communities. I have been awarded grant funding by Calgary Arts Development and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. As well as running LOUD Art Society, working with CARFAC Alberta, and teaching at the University of Calgary, I recently completed an extended artist-in-residence program with the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre.
www.taravahab.com
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About Sepidar:
I have been creating art for as long as I can remember and I am working as a professional performance artist . I write my own play, creat music, and love singing. Currently I am completing my master’s in Counselling Psychology at the University of Calgary.

It Doesn't Have To But It Might
2024-05-10 19:30 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
cSPACE Marda Loop
Studio Theatre
Featuring the extraordinary musicians of the Darcy Stamp Quartet and selections from their latest album, It Doesn’t Have To, But It Might, this concert will feature material inspired by the music of Dave Brubeck and jazz great Regina Carter. Join us for this informal and fantastic showcase of some of Calgary’s most innovative jazz musicians at our Friday night soiree!

Sewing 101 with Riyoko Work/Shop
2024-05-06 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop (formerly cSPACE King Edward), 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, Canada, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Come learn how to sew, and start making your own projects! Join us in the spacious and inspiring new Riyoko Work/Shop and learn the fundamental beginner skills to get on your way to exploring and creating! In this class, students will learn their way around the machine through various projects and gain the foundational sewing skills to translate into future projects for themselves. Students will learn how to read patterns, and how to choose fabrics and patterns right for the projects they are making. They will make a lined gift bag, pyjama pants, and learn how to hem pants, and sew zippers. The skills of sewing can seem daunting, but with the right instruction, it can be fun and sew much easier than you think!
This course is three 3-hour sessions. The next sessions is:
April 22, 29 & May 6 – 6 pm to 9 pm
*No prior sewing skills are needed for this class. This class is for adults, if you have a teen that is interested, please let us know, and we will let you know when a teen class will be available.
*Class fees include most all supplies except fabric scissors and pj pant material, and students are encouraged to bring their own sewing machines.
*Don’t have a sewing machine? No problem! Just let us know and we can have one ready for you. Sewing machine rentals are $10/ per class
*We are dedicated to providing a safe, spacious and clean environment for the students to work in. We sanitize high touch surfaces and shared tools before each class.

Central Memorial x cSPACE Art Exhibition
2024-05-06 - 2024-05-20 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Discover the dynamic creativity of Central Memorial High School’s Art 20 & 30 students at the cSPACE Hallway Gallery Level Four from May 6th to May 20th. Featuring a diverse array of drawings, paintings, and prints, this exhibition showcases the creative talents and unique perspectives of these emerging artists. Join us in celebrating their work and exploring the vibrant world of young contemporary artistry!

William Aberhart HS Art Show
2024-05-06 - 2024-05-17 | AB
cSPACE Marda Loop
Level 4 Gallery
May 6-18
Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm
Opening Reception May 9th
6-8pm on Level 4 of cSPACE Marda Loop
Enjoy captivating artwork by talented student artists from William Aberhart High School, showcased on Level 4 of cSPACE Marda Loop.

Buy Me a Drink, Joe
2024-05-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-04 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Fifteen years ago, Forte Musical Theatre produced its very first musical revue and, since that time, we’ve produced twenty-six shows, won twenty-five local, provincial and international awards, and entertained tens of thousands of patrons. Many of those shows were written or co-written by our artistic director, Joe Slabe, and this new musical celebrates fifteen years of his songs and tell the story of how a guy with big dreams fell in love with musical theatre.

“Joe Slabe’s songs are beautifully written and his book will have you laughing at one moment, crying another and fully satisfied by the end” – nytheatre.com

“Joe Slabe is Calgary’s own Stephen Sondheim.”

Louis B. Hobson, The Calgary Herald

Buy Me a Drink, Joe
Book, Music and Lyrics by Joe SlabeApril 23 – May 5, 2024
