cSPACE Marda Loop

Northern Dreams
2023-05-29 - 2023-06-25 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Artist Statement – Inna Nagaytseva
In a week my personal exhibition “Northern Dreams” will open in Calgary.

Northern Dreams is not just watercolour paintings. This is the strength and beauty of the most picturesque places for me. They symbolize silence and tranquility, they move consciousness to where the soul connects with nature, which for me, as an artist, is a very important factor in the development of a person. I invite you to visit these places with me, through my paintings, which I painted with extraordinary love.

All works presented at the exhibition are available for purchase, 20% of sales will be sent to help families in Ukraine.

If you are unable to attend Calgary, the exhibition will be available online on my website. To purchase a painting, you can contact me through the feedback form on the site or by e-mail, which is indicated next to the images.

All paintings are unique and have a certificate of authenticity.

I really hope that my paintings will be able to touch your hearts and you will plunge into the magical world of watercolor with me.

innanagaytseva.com/northerndreams

Chapbook Launch for Get Lit! with AWCS
2023-05-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
At the Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society
Level 4, cSPACE Marda Loop

Launching three new chapbooks from Radical Bookshop and Press.

We are very thrilled to announce our new official book launch on Saturday, May 27 at the Alexandra Writer’s Centre Society from 7 – 9 PM. Come join us for wine, snacks, and of course – books! We will be launching three chapbooks by local Alberta authors.
There will be readings from:
– The Assistant by Josef Schabell
– The Bachelors and Widows Christmas Party by Audrey J. Whitson
– TACOSHOP22RL by Seth Rasporich
It will be a day full of short stories! You can also take part in the GetLit writer series happening from 9 AM – 5 PM. Our launch will follow the GetLit series of events!

Photographic Exhibition by Manuel Secher
2023-05-27 - 2023-07-31 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
SPACE MARDA LOOP
Level 2 Gallery
May 27 – July 31, 2023
FROM THE ARTIST
During my travels, I discovered a fascination for landscape and cityscape photography. The beauty of the Rockies and my thirst for adventure fulfilled my passion so I stayed here. I often combine a wilderness excursion with my landscape photography, reaching remote locations of spectacular beauty.
Through my photography, I take great pleasure in sharing the magnificence and beauty of all the places I have visited, with my friends and family … and you!

Mr Rayz - Kids Concert for Preschoolers and Toddlers
2023-05-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | AB
Join Mr Rayz for a super fun music and movement concert for preschoolers and toddlers!

C﻿ome out to sing dance play with Mr Rayz! Joined by his silly stuffie cuddlebuddies Mr Rayz will be performing classics like Baby Shark, Happy and You Know it and Wheels on the bus as well as other familiar favorites and some brand new songs.
G﻿et your little humans ready for this full out dance party by listening to
M﻿r Rayz and The Cuddle Buddies @Spotify and visiting him on IG@mrrayz
C﻿rawlers and babies are free!

Celebrating Arab Heritage - FREE Event
2023-05-20 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | AB
Join us for an evening of Arabic dance and music to celebrate Arab Heritage!

FREE EVENT – Collecting donations for Syria & Türkiye earthquake relief
F﻿eaturing dance and musical performances:
R﻿adwa Egyptian Folk Dance
Radwa Nasr is the artistic director of “Egyptian Folk Dance Academy” in Calgary, Canada’s premier source of Egyptian Folklore. She is a native Egyptian dancer, who grew up in rich cultural and historical environment of metropolitan Cairo. Radwa was trained and mentored by Master teachers (Reda Troupe), a famous dance troupe in Egypt. Radwa established “Egyptian Folk Dance Academy” in 2019 to introduce the authentic Egyptian folk dances to the Canadian community.
D﻿abketna YYC
Z﻿affe and Dabke Group – Dabke is a Levantine Arab folk dance, popular in Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. Dabke combines circle dance and line dancing and is widely performed at weddings and other joyous occasions.
Aya Mhana Duo
Aya Mhana is a Syrian-born singer, songwriter and oud player. Now a proud Canadian citizen, A student, a worker and a mom. Since emigrating to Calgary, Canada, in 2016, Aya has performed at the Calgary Stampede, Globalfest, Folkfest 2021, and with the Kensington Sinfonia.
Hailing from Sweida, she taught herself to play the oud (a string instrument similar to the lute) during high school and graduated from the University of Damascus with a degree in education. She volunteered with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, working with families displaced during the Syrian war.
Inspired by her volunteer work, Aya used her music to explore the human capacity for hope during wartime and performed her compositions in her home city. In Canada, she translates the rich culture of her homeland for audiences who often know little of Syria, but are eager to embrace her soulful melodies.
E﻿rror 404 Dance Found
C﻿ontemporary dance and physical theatre collective based in Calgary
A﻿aliya Basheer – Henna Artist
Aaliya is a professional henna artist based in Calgary, who will be available to give free henna tattoos. She has worked on North Indian style, modern and intricate henna designs back in her home country. The styles in Arabic designs inspired me when I moved to Saudi Arabia. From then, I started to do Arabian designs with henna. She enjoys doing elegant Arab designs such as flowers, leaves, and vines, as well as Arabic calligraphy names and some portraits.

Hippocrates - Documentary Screening
2023-05-18 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | AB
The 2023 Alberta election is imminent. Find out why the privatization of our healthcare system is a huge problem.

Healthcare Documentary Screening – Calgary
Join us for an in-person screening of an eye-opening documentary that sheds light on the privatization of Alberta’s healthcare system. This event will take place on Thu May 18 2023. Doors will open at 6:00 PM in the cSPACE studio theatre.
In a showdown between unions and free-market capitalism, a college-aged protagonist, challenges a powerful conservative Health Minister whose controversial decisions have led to an exodus of doctors and nurses leaving Alberta. Health Law professors, politicians, healthcare workers, and union leaders will be interviewed to find out who wins and who loses under a two-tiered healthcare system. More broadly, the film will explore if Canadian universal healthcare is being threatened.
The documentary explores the challenges faced by patients and healthcare professionals alike and offers a unique perspective on the state of healthcare in Canada. After the screening, we will have a Q&A session with U of C Health Law professor Lorian Hardcastle and filmmaker Kieran Fong.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about healthcare in Canada and connect with others who are passionate about improving the system. Don’t miss out!

About the filmmakers:
KIERAN FONG is an Edmontonian documentary filmmaker whose films focus on poignant social issues. In his first film, EXODUS: A VIETNAMESE REFUGEE’S JOURNEY TO CANADA, he explored his dad’s harrowing journey as a Vietnamese refugee. He has received praise from numerous professional documentary filmmakers including those who have worked with the National Film Board of Canada and those who have attended Hot Docs, North America’s largest documentary festival.

AMAIR JAVAID is a Canadian filmmaker based in Calgary, Alberta. His previous film HAFIZ focused on the struggle of a recent immigrant’s quest to become a doctor. He interviewed several medical students when conducting research for the story, where he learned about the traumatizing things doctors and healthcare workers must see. HAFIZ was nominated for several local awards and screened internationally at film festivals worldwide, and can now be viewed on YouTube.

Inter(connected)
2023-05-15 - 2023-06-03 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Level 4 Gallery
Inter(connected) is an exhibition of work by the 2022-2023 hear/d residency artist cohort: Ella Crompton, Brendan Djentle Hamilton, Liz Kim, AJ Kluck, Sydney Paquette, Sid Serafin, Jiaqi Shi, Juli Song, Sasha Terway and Christina Yao.
Each of these artists were prompted to explore themes of mental health and resiliency in ways that resonated with them. Artists met weekly, throughout the school year, in meetings facilitated by peer-mentors Elise Lavallee Findlay and Levin Ifko. Through discussions, as well as their own musings and experiences, they created Inter(connected), an exhibition that explores each artists’ relationships to vulnerability, growth, tension and in-betweenness, in ways that are so much more than linear.
The Hear/d Residency is a program where residents collaborate on the research, development, creation and curation of an exhibition that explores the theme of mental health.

The Instrumental Society of Calgary presents Kintsugi
2023-05-14 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
A Perfect Mother’s Day Gift.
FEATURING: Diana Cohen (violin), Jesse Morrison (viola), Josue Valdepenas (cello), Roman Rabinovich (piano)
Kintsugi is the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold – and rather than hiding the damage, kintsugi celebrates all the cracks or ‘scars’ for that they represent. American composer Salina Fisher’s piece Kintsugi opens this uniquely curated program that explores everything tonal and atonal, familiar and fresh, perfectly pieced together in a blend of musical tradition, innovation, and history.

40 Over 40 Art Exhibit Celebration
2023-05-13 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Celebrate Female Empowerment with Laurie MacBrown Photography’s 40 Over 40 Exhibit & Charity Event!
Join us for an unforgettable evening at cSPACE Marda Loop as we celebrate the culmination of Laurie MacBrown Photography’s 40 Over 40 Campaign. Featuring stunning boudoir-style portraits of women over the age of 40, this art exhibit is a true testament to the beauty and strength of women at every age.
But this event isn’t just about admiring beautiful photography – it’s about celebrating female empowerment and supporting a worthy cause.
Made by Momma, a charity that helps mothers in need in our community, will be the exclusive beneficiary of a raffle, which offers the chance to win incredible prizes, including a Grand Prize Portrait Experience with Laurie MacBrown Photography valued at $4500! Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the event only.
As you mix and mingle with the women of 40 Over 40, enjoy a welcome glass of prosecco and indulge in a delicious candy bar on the 4th floor of cSPACE Marda Loop and RGO Treehouse, which boasts a stunning balcony with sweeping views of downtown Calgary.
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate female beauty, strength, and empowerment, all while supporting a great cause.
Get your tickets now and join us for a night to remember!

Zoo Dance by Bach Tots
2023-05-13 10:30 - 11:15 (America/Edmonton) | AB
Join Bach Tots’ Four Dancing Animal Friends for Zoo Dance! Suitable for children 0-6 and their grown-ups!

Zoo Dance introduces four dancing zoo friends – the precise peacock, the sociable tropical bird, the patient turtle and the demanding tiger. Zoo dance draws on world music and dance styles to explore how different personalities operate when they are at their best, and their worst. Recommended for children 0-6 and their grown-ups, we offer a short non-verbal dance performance and interactive creative movement activities to follow. Perfect for young children and their families.
Z﻿oo Dance features an amazing cast of dancers and original music composed by Chris Andrew. Created and Directed by Jenny Repond Peters.
D﻿ates / Times:
T﻿wo performances only on May 13th (10:30-11:15 am, and 12:30-1:15 pm)
T﻿ickets are $16.00 / person. C﻿hildren 18 months and younger are free
B﻿ach Tots specializes in creating engaging dance-theatre productions and arts education for babies, toddlers, and young children. We are fuss-friendly! Visit us at www.bachtots.org

Bright Nights Talk with Carissa Baktay
2023-05-11 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Alberta Craft Gallery at cSPACE – Marda Loop, 4th floor, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Carissa Baktay will speak about her exhibition Form(ed) and the body of work she is making with glass, horse hair and textile.

Alberta Craft Council’s presents Bright Nights with Carissa Baktay
In conjunction with her exhibition Form(ed) at the Alberta Craft Gallery – Calgary from May 6 – June 24, 2023. Carissa Baktay will speak about her recent body of sculptural work. Combining found objects with glass, hair and textile, the artist will elaborate on her use of symbol, language and gendered body in her performative artifacts and installations.
This exhibition was generously funded through The Alberta Foundation for the Arts

Thursday, May 11, 4th Floor Treehouse, cSPACE – Marda Loop, 1721 – 29 Avenue SW Calgary
Cash Bar Opens: 6:30 pm
Presentation: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Exhibition Tour of Form(ed) with Carissa at Alberta Craft Gallery: 8:30 – 9:00 pm

About the Artist:
Carissa Baktay is a multi-media sculptor, currently exploring glass, hair, textile and found materials. As an experienced glass maker she has earned degrees from Alberta University of the Arts, attended the Rhode Island School of Design with scholarship, and received her Masters’ from Universidade Nova de Lisboa. Using experimental technologies and mediums combined with time honoured glass making methods, she has been invited to work in studios in Bulgaria, Norway, Finland and Portugal. Recently her work has been recognized with multiple grants from The Alberta Foundation for the Arts, The Canada Council for the Arts, SÍM, KÍM, and the Icelandic Design Fund.
Carissa Baktays’ process based practice is deeply connected to material and memory and by collecting and reimagining materials, she transforms their presence in space and presents a new poetic material understanding that shares the borders between art, craft and design. Ironic and playful, these mixed material sculptures come to life through intuitive process and intimate performative acts.

Dave's Big Art Show
2023-05-07 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Come find a unique gift for Mother’s Day or some new art for your home!
Over a dozen local artists will be showcasing their work in a variety of mediums. Originals and prints will be available from most artists.
It is free to attend.

Most Imaginary Worlds
2023-05-06 13:00 - 13:50, 2023-05-04 19:00 - 20:50 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
A play created by artists with disabilities, inspired by stories of children with disabilities.
Charlotte Bubble feels like the world just doesn’t make any sense to her, “I feel like something is wrong, like the world and me just don’t fit.”  Wishing she could imagine a whole new world made just for her, she visits the Make Believers Maker Space where she discovers stories of hope, gems of hilarity, battles with equality, and triumphs of the human spirit. Will Charlotte’s imagination be the key to holding space for herself, articulating what she needs, and inviting others into her world?
Created by the Point of View Ensemble
Scripted by Col Cseke with development support from Inside Out Theatre and Quest Theatre.
Themes: Imagination, inclusion, accessibility and empathy.

Suitable for K – 6
Running time: 50 min

Thu May 4th, 2023 – 7:00 pm
Sat May 6th, 2023 – 1:00 pm
If you’d like to organize and gather together 10+ attendees, get in touch with Helena (helena@questtheatre.org ) and she can arrange for you to get the group/school rate.

Jane's Walk Tour at cSPACE Marda Loop
2023-05-06 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
GIVE YOUR FEET A REASON TO STAY AWAKE.
About Jane’s Walk
Jane’s Walk is a global event of free walking tours held in #yyc and around the world each May. Back for 2023, Jane’s Walk encourages Calgarians of all ages to come and enjoy the festivities. Whether it’s taking in 50+ colourful murals located downtown, finding poetic inspiration or enjoying the high-flying feats of stilt-walkers. There’s something for everyone in a city that welcomes everyone. Come explore your city with us! And show us some fancy footwork.
About This Walk

Led by President and CEO of cSPACE, Deeter Schurig, experience the happy collision of art and placemaking that transformed a historic sandstone school into a contemporary hub of creative community life. Discover amazing public art pieces and community projects right under your nose.

Please register at the link, and meet at the main entrance on the south side of the cSPACE building facing 30th Ave SW.

Cinco de Mayo Showcase Event!
2023-05-04 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
cSPACE Marda Loop is getting the jump on celebrating with margaritas, mariachi, and more!
Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo one day early. Stop by between 5pm-9pm and enjoy:

Free events from Casa Mexico, Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society, Alberta Craft Gallery, and more!
Open studios — visit our in-house designers and makers at work
Cash bar — Mexican beers and margaritas!
Live music — Mariachi and other Latin performers light up the RGO Treehouse on the 4th floor!
Fun & Games — pin the tail on the burro at the Alberta Craft Gallery on Level 2
Gorgeous art exhibitions on every level!
Plus so much more to enjoy!

Free parking available in our lot on the north side of our building, on 30th avenue on the street and around the building. Overflow parking available at the Marda Loop Community Association, kitty corner on 16th Street SW.
