Farmers & Makers Market at cSPACE Marda Loop
2025-08-30 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-13 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-20 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/

Fake Mustache 20th Anniversary
2025-08-30 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Fake Mustache 20th Anniversary
cSPACE Marda Loop
Studio Theatre
August 30
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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🎭 Fake Mustache Turns 20! 🎭
One Night Only – A Drag Legacy Celebration
Fake Mustache is turning 20, and you’re invited to the party of the decade!
Join us for a one-night-only celebration featuring unforgettable performances from across our two-decade history. Re-live iconic numbers, reconnect with the community, and witness the evolution of Alberta’s longest-running drag collective.
The night will also include a local art installation and an exclusive first look at our upcoming Fake Mustache comic debut—a bold new chapter in queer storytelling.
Come celebrate 20 years of drag, defiance, and community.
Tickets: www.showpass.com/fake-mustache-20/
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Show Start: 7:00 PM

Intermediate Bridge Club
2025-09-01 15:15 - 18:00, 2025-09-08 15:15 - 18:00, 2025-09-15 15:15 - 18:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, 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.

Exhibition: Atelier Artista Student Art Show
2025-09-02 - 2025-09-29 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Atelier Artista Art Show
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 4
September 2 – 29, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

The 2nd Annual Atelier Artista Student Art Show returns to the 4th floor of cSPACE Marda Loop. The exhibition brings together the works of students and participants who make up the vibrant Atelier Artista studio community.
Atelier Artista is home to a diverse group of creatives from all walks of life, with a wide range of backgrounds, skill levels, and artistic goals. Some artists take classes, while others join weekly drop-in sessions—often working on different days and rarely crossing paths. This annual exhibition offers a chance to unite their creativity in a shared gallery space.
Rather than presenting classroom assignments, the show highlights each artist’s personal voice and vision, expressed through the craft they develop at the Atelier. The result is a dynamic collection that reflects both individuality and the collective spirit of creativity that defines Atelier Artista.
*Many of the pieces are available for sale. Since the studio is not taking a commission we ask you contact the artist directly with the info on their label and we hope you do.
Reception:
September 26, 2025
5:00 PM -9:00 PM

Finding Peace and Joy Within
2025-09-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-17 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, 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
2025-09-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-18 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, 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
2025-09-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-18 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Thursday nights are all right for burning wood and making something fun! Pyrography is notoriously relaxing:) come hang out Thursdays at 6pm

Wool Vessels: Felting & Shibori Dyeing Workshop
2025-09-06 13:00 - 16:30 (America/Edmonton) | Alberta Craft Gallery & Shop – Calgary, 280, 1721 29 AVE SW Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
In this beginner-friendly class, participants will create felted vessels and decorate them through a Shibori resist dyeing technique.

Additional class added by popular demand!
September 6
1:00 – 4:30 pm
Ages 12 +
Discover the art of transforming wool into a unique, naturally dyed vessel in this step-by-step workshop. Guided by renowned fibre artist Lyn Pflueger, feel the soft wool transform under your fingertips using the meditative art of wet felting. Then, dive into the world of Shibori, the centuries-old Japanese resist-dyeing techniques that produce mesmerizing patterns in rich, soulful indigo.
This beginner-friendly class is perfect for anyone curious about the world of fibrecraft. Unplug for an afternoon and rediscover the joy of making something with your hands. All materials are provided—just bring your imagination, and leave with a one-of-a-kind piece of functional art!
A bit about your Instructor:
Lyn Pflueger was born and raised in Sydney, Australia, and now lives in Bragg Creek. She graduated from the Alberta College of Art and Design with a BFA and taught as a sessional instructor in their fibre department. Lyn is part of the Sheep Creek Weavers and continues to teach textile techniques. Her personal interests include felt making, the structure of surfaces, the properties of textile materials, shibori dyeing and texture technqiues.

Calgary Hong Kong Culture Days '25: Tasting Hong Kong
2025-09-07 11:00 - 19:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Calgary Hong Kong Culture Day 25′: Tasting Hong Kong
Experience the sights, sounds, and flavours of Hong Kong right here in Calgary!
On Sunday, September 7, 2025, Echo Calgary brings Calgary Hong Kong Culture Day to cSPACE Marda Loop, a one-day festival celebrating the richness of Hong Kong’s culture and community.
What to expect:

45+ food stalls and local vendors serving up Hong Kong street eats and handcrafted goods
Live performances and cultural showcases
A reading corner and book-sharing space
Interactive Hong Kong Movie Trivia

This free, family-friendly festival is an invitation to connect, discover, and celebrate the vibrant Hong Kong community in Calgary. Everyone is welcome — come explore, taste, and take part in a day of cultural exchange and community spirit.
cSPACE Marda Loop – 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary, ABSunday, September 7, 202511:00 AM – 7:00 PMFree Entry

Explore full event details including vendors, workshops, art exhibitions, maps and more: www.echocalgary.org

Exhibition: Fabulous Over 40 by Laurie MacBrown Photography
2025-09-08 - 2025-09-20 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Fabulous Over 40 by Laurie MacBrown Photography
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 1
September 8 – 20, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

This isn’t just pretty pictures. It’s a celebration of women who are part of a growing movement to challenge the false narrative that beauty fades with age.
The Fabulous Over 40 Art Exhibit shines a spotlight on the portraits and stories of women aged 40 and up.
Instead of being shamed into the shadows, each of these women chose to step into the light.
They said yes to a transformative boudoir portrait experience. They said yes to being seen. Boldly, vulnerably, and without apology.
The goal? To rewrite the story: Women over 40 are beautiful. The ticking clock is a myth. And the years ahead are something to look forward to.
As an artist and photographer, my mission is to challenge outdated beauty standards and offer a new perspective. One that I see for myself every day as a boudoir photographer for women over 40. We’ve been sold a lie. There is no expiration date on beauty. Let me prove it to you!
This exhibit is proof that beauty exists in every chapter of life, and that it’s never too late to feel truly seen.
About the Artist
Website: www.lauriemacbrownphotography.com
You may know me as your photographer, but what you might not know is why I do this.
I started photographing women to figure out the secret to looking good in photos, because I never liked photos of myself, and I thought there was something wrong with me. What I’ve learned is this: being photogenic is not about how you look on the outside. It’s about feeling beautiful and having someone capture that so you can see it too.
Today, I’m an accredited, multi award-winning portrait photographer, and my mission is to show women, especially those over 40, that every body is beautiful and worthy of being photographed, even without clothes on.
I invite you to see yourself, and women like you, in a whole new light.

Exhibition: Abstrait Liquide by Patricia Lortie
2025-09-09 - 2025-10-06 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Abstrait Liquide by Patricia Lortie
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 3
September 9 – October 6, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

The Alliance Française is delighted to host “Abstrait Liquide” by Patricia Lortie.
Her work — including installations, paintings, sculptures, and videos — explores the body’s connection to natural ecosystems, blending the real and the unconscious to reveal a poetic sensibility.
“Abstrait Liquide” is a series of acrylic paintings inspired by the movement of natural water systems. Filmed above and below the surface, subtle ripples, reflections, and light guide each brushstroke. The works capture fleeting moments of water, inviting reflection on nature’s rhythms and patterns.
The exhibition will be on view from September 9 to October 6. We warmly invite you to the opening reception on September 19, where you can experience the spirit of the exhibition firsthand. Register below to join us!

Book Launch: We Are All of Us Left Behind by Bradley Somer
2025-09-11 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop (RGO Treehouse – 4th floor), 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Please join Bradley Somer as he launches his latest novel, “We Are All of Us Left Behind” (Freehand Books). In conversation with local legend and author Ali Bryan, these two will chat up a storm about books and writing. Social before and after. Refreshments provided. Free event. Book sales on site!
Doors Open: 6:30pm
Event Start: 7:00pm

Learn more about Bradley Somer: https://bradleysomer.com/we-are-all-of-us-left-behind/

2025 ACGC Annual Conference: The Future We Want
2025-09-12 08:00 - 16:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
As the international cooperation sector faces new challenges everyday, our values are put at risk. How do we ensure that we are able to continue our peace-building and sustainable development work with integrity? Where do decolonization, feminism, and equity stand? What are our priorities moving forward? ACGC invites you to explore these questions at the 2025 Annual Conference, titled: The Future We Want: Alberta’s Role in International Cooperation in a Rapidly Changing World. This is a space for Alberta’s international cooperation sector to gather together, engage in meaningful dialogue regarding Alberta’s future, and hear from experts in the field.
This is a hybrid conference taking place in Calgary, Alberta on September 12th, 2025. Attendees will be able to join virtually on Zoom or in person. Attendance is free, and in-person attendees can enjoy breakfast and lunch at the venue.
ACGC’s 2025 Annual General Meeting will be held at lunch time during the Conference, and we encourage all members to attend and anyone new or interested to come learn about ACGC!

Drawn: Mackenzie Kelly-Frère Opening Reception
2025-09-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Alberta Craft Gallery & Shop – Calgary, 280, 1721 29 AVE SW Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Drawn: Mackenzie Kelly-Frère Opening Reception
Hosted by Alberta Craft Council
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Everyone is invited to this free reception for Drawn – artist in attendance

Join the Alberta Craft Gallery in Calgary for the Opening Reception of Drawn, an exhibition of handweaving by Mackenzie Kelly-Frère.
Mackenzie Kelly-Fhère 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.
Reception: Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 2 -4 pm
Alberta Craft Calgary Gallery
cSPACE – Marda Loop, 2nd 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

EL GRITO Mexican Independence Day Celebration
2025-09-14 12:00 - 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop – Art Park
EL GRITO Mexican Independence Day Celebration
cSPACE Marda Loop
Art Park
September 14, 2025
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Join us for the most patriotic celebration of the year! Casa Mexico invites you to EL GRITO, a vibrant Mexican Independence Day Celebration happening on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Casa Mexico at cSpace Marda Loop Art Park (1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary).
Enjoy an unforgettable day filled with:🇲🇽 Live music and performances🌮 Delicious Mexican food🎉 Games and family-friendly entertainment🎭 Mexican culture and traditions🍻 Cash bar…and much more!
✨ Free event – Everyone is welcome!📍 Learn more at: www.casamexico.ca
Let’s come together to shout ¡Viva México! and celebrate the most patriotic day for Mexicans.

Intro to Wood Burning aka Pyrography for Beginners -Level 1
2025-09-14 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Learn to burn! This intro covers everything you need to know to get started.

Introduction to Wood Burning (Pyrography) for Beginners
Learn something new and have fun during this hands on workshop. This small class is perfect for those who are new to wood burning and want to explore the art of pyrography. This is also a good opportunity to try the Razer Tip Woodburning tool before you buy one. You will learn step by step how to create a wood burned work of art. Little art experience is necessary just some time and patience. There is something very soothing and relaxing about burning patterns into wood. You will learn how to use the wood-burner safely. We will go over the difference between the wood burning tools that are available. You will learn how to transfer your drawing onto the wood, which wood works best, and how to add a bit of colour. Wood is supplied and the tool that we use is the Razer Tip woodburning system. Feel free to bring your own reference material to trace or draw from or use templates provided. Some people freehand and just go for it and some people use reference material and trace their design. You can also do a bit of both:) Magically everyone does something totally different and unique to them! It’s a fun thing to do for a date night or a new activity with friends or family. There are only 4 people maximum in a class, ages 12 and up. If you would like to book an evening with your younger kids check out my website:)
Location: 1721 29 Avenue SW Suite #225, Calgary, AB T2T 1P5
Discover the joy of transforming ordinary pieces of wood into your own unique works of art.

Flower Hammering on Fabric Workshop
2025-09-20 10:00 - 13:30 UTC | Alberta Craft Gallery & Shop – Calgary, 280, 1721 29 AVE SW Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Join the Hammered Flower Wall Hanging Workshop!
Hosted by Alberta Craft Council
Unleash your creativity and connect with nature in an inspiring and hands-on workshop! Dive into the world of natural art with Chantel, where you’ll transform vibrant flowers and lush leaves from the garden into a breathtaking textile wall hanging.
Immerse yourself in this therapeutic, easy-to-follow experience as you gently hammer botanical treasures onto beautifully mordanted fabric. Feel the joy of creating while surrounded by like-minded individuals!
When:

September 20@ 10:00am-11:30am & 12:00pm-1:30pm

What to Expect:

All necessary materials provided, including earplugs to keep you comfortable during the fun!
You can bring your own small hammer to personalize your crafting experience!
Who Can Join? – This workshop is open to anyone aged 12 and above.

Join us for a delightful creative adventure and take home a unique piece of art that reflects the natural beauty around you! Spots are limited, so reserve yours today!
Chantel is an artist and designer currently based in Calgary; she completed her Bachelor of Fine Art majoring in fibre with distinction at the Alberta College of Art + Design (now Alberta University of the Arts). She frequently collaborates with Contextural, A Fibre Arts Cooperative.
Her current practice focuses on fine craft and textile design, specializing in textile printing, dyeing, and silk painting. Utilizing a palette of natural dyes, fresh flowers, and leaves, accompanied by intricate embroidery, she creates singular artworks that embody a harmonious blend of organic materials and handwork. Chantel Traub is a passionate artist who adores teaching art workshops, spreading the joy of creation and inspiring all participants in her classes to celebrate lifelong learning.
This workshop is made possible by the generous support of Alberta Culture Days.

Wood Reimagined: John Groen Artist Reception
2025-09-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Alberta Craft Gallery & Shop – Calgary, 280, 1721 29 AVE SW Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Wood Reimagined: John Groen Artist Reception
Hosted by Alberta Craft Council
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Everyone is invited to meet the artist at this free SPOTLIGHT Reception for Wood Reimagined – John Groen

We are please to host a public reception with the artist in attendance on September 20 from 2-4 pm.
About the artist John Groen
Artist Statement: I have always been passionate about designing and creating unique items from wood. My father’s creativity and resourcefulness inspired me as I watched him transform what others considered unusable wood into functional and beautiful furniture. I strive to blend traditional craftsmanship with playful innovation.
My signature material is dyed maple veneer, often used in skateboards. Through experimental bending, layering, and lamination, I combine these colourful sections with various other wood species to create bowls, charcuterie boards, tables, and wall art. Sustainability is at the core of my work. Each piece is intentionally crafted from repurposed or leftover wood, adding history and character to every creation. My craft is about giving old wood new stories—stories that you can eat from, set items on, or proudly display on your walls.
Artist Bio: John is a lifelong learner and community-oriented maker who has honed his craft through practical work experience. He is a former woodworking teacher and holds a cabinet-making certification from SAIT. His skills have been enriched by collaborating with fellow members at his local makerspace, as well as through personal exploration and experimentation. Operating under the name Mient Woodworking, John has been a member of the Alberta Craft Council since 2022. He has also been a part of Fuse33 Makerspace since 2018 and is a member of Hand Made Here YYC, a collective of local artisans in Calgary.
Reception: Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 2 – 4 pm
Alberta Craft SPOTLIGHT – cSPACE – Marda Loop, 2nd floor, 1729 – 29 Avenue SW, Calgary
The parking lot and accessible entrance are off 29 Avenue. Street parking is available free of charge around the building.
This SPOTLIGHT exhibition runs through September 13 – November 1, 2025.

EXHIBITION: Gilded Memory, Clouded Truth by Michelle Atkinson and Danielle Bartlette
2025-09-22 - 2025-11-03 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Gilded Memory, Clouded Truth by Michelle Atkinson and Danielle Bartlette
cSPACE Marda Loop
Level 1
September 22 – November 3, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
GildedMemory, Clouded Truth presents the work of Michelle Atkinson and Danielle Bartlette, two artists whose practices approach truth through layers of beauty, memory, and allure.
Atkinson transforms raw climate data into silkscreened forms that recall clouds, candy, and dreamscapes. These luminous surfaces veil the wildfires and environmental upheaval beneath, asking viewers to look closer at the stories we sugarcoat.
Bartlette’s mixed-media paintings reassemble memory through texture, collage, and embellishment. Her work navigates romance, urban landscapes, and personal history, turning fragments of lived experience into lush abstractions. Placed side by side, the works spark dialogue about what is hidden and what is revealed. Whether through the shimmer of glitter or the glint of gold leaf, both artists remind us that surfaces hold weight — and beauty often conceals a more complicated truth.
More from the Artists:
Michelle Atkinson – michelle-atkinson.ca
Danielle Bartlette – neonmilkshake.com
