cSPACE Marda Loop

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.

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!

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

Learn to Needle Felt!
2023-06-03 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO LEARN TO NEEDLE FELT? THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU!
No previous experience is necessary in this class for absolute beginners. All you need to bring is your curiosity.
All the materials are provided and you’ll learn the basic techniques, tips, and tricks to create this adorable owl. You get to take everything with you, including enough materials to make a second owl at home.

Little Red Riding Hood and Other Adventures
2023-06-04 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Presented by The Instrumental Society of Calgary
FEATURING: StoryMusic with Kensington Sinfonia

Join us for a musical afternoon for the whole family! Our friends at the Kensington Sinfonia and StoryMusic have created an accessible and family friendly concert that features special guests and musical surprises! Classical music and fairy tales come together in this afternoon of imagination and adventure.
StoryMusic brings the magic of classical gems together with storytelling to create an imaginative adventure for the whole family! Suitable for children of all ages.

Alberta University of the Arts : Grad Showcase & Sale
2023-06-06 12:00 - 2023-07-04 12:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Congratulations to the @albertauarts graduating class of 2023!
To celebrate, we are showcasing work by 5 of our graduating artists at our second annual Grad Showcase, June 6th – July 4th at SPACE creative hub in Marda Loop.
Check out the artwork in-person on the 4th floor of the SPACE creative hub in Marda Loop and online at www.showandsale.ca .

Allergic to Water
2023-06-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-06-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-06-10 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Allergic to Water
A dark comedy about the world’s most famous mermaid
A special presentation by
Inside Out Theatre & Wee Witches
JUNE 8th & 9th @ 7:30 pm, JUNE 10th @ 2:00 pm
@ cSPACE Marda Loop (1721 29th St SW)
Discussion Panel June 10th after 2pm Show. The post-show discussion panel aims to offer an opportunity for our audience to engage in a conversation that extends beyond the show. It will offer a space to foster both an artistic conversation and a social conversation about the realities of chronic illness.

Allergic to Water, created by Jacqueline Russell and performed in collaboration with musician Jeremy Gignoux, tells the story of Melusina, a mermaid trapped in a human body. Melusina develops a mysterious chronic illness that leaves her unable to work or function. As she attempts to navigate the medical system to find answers, her attempts to be a credible witness for her body are dismissed, ignored and pathologized. The show explores the gendered implications of chronic illness, and the ways in which women struggle to be heard and believed by the medical system. Allergic to Water explores how humour, parody, and ridiculousness can deconstruct expectations about the often-unwitnessed experience of chronic pain and tell a different story.
Mature Content Warnings: Top half nudity with “pasties”, foul language
Trigger Warnings: Discussion of chronic illness and medical trauma

Yabber: A Musical Junk Tale
2023-06-11 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Join Mudfoot Theatre for a joy fueled puppet and mask show.
In the town of Yabber, things are not looking good. Twinkledoins have lost their twinkle and Yonda, the heart of Yabber, grows weak. Yabberites are consumed by frivolous distractions, and it will take the efforts of unlikely heroes to right this sinking ship. It’s not really a ship though. It’s a town. Just to be clear…
We bring you a cautionary yet whimsical musical junk tale that will leave you snapping your fingers and tapping your toes. Old junk transforms into masks, puppets, and instruments as we weave a silly story with serious consequences, that shows us how love and empathy could save our planet.
This outdoor, theatrical performance is free and suitable for all ages.
On Art Park at cSPACE Marda Loop!

Chakra Balancing and Breathwork with Susanne Grochnal
2023-06-11 14:00 - 16:30 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Discover the Wisdom Within!

“My experience with sue was powerful and mind opening. Her calm voice helped to walk me through some amazing personal discoveries. Afterwards, I was left energized and with a certain sense of relief.” ~ Shawn Leland, Calgary

“In my experience; Sue has been healing the world and its beings long since before she birthed into this world. Her compassion and dedication to her work is felt deeply. Matched with support, peace and depth, she was able to take me down a path of deep connection, healing, and reclamation. In a neutral, safe, unjudged environment she was a guide to the dimensions of truth. I felt safe. I felt connected. I felt the shift.” ~Karen Sheets, Sparwood British Columbia

《因為愛所以革命》"Love in the Time of Revolution" Movie Screening
2023-06-11 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
【是他也是你和我的素人抗爭故事】
【Ordinary people telling extraordinary stories】

主辦 Host : Echo Theatre
– 憑票入場，不設劃位。This is a General Admission event, no seats will be assigned. Each ticket admits one.
– 不設退票。Tickets are not refundable .
-如有任何爭議，Echo Theatre 保留最終決定權。 In case of disputes, Echo Theatre reserves the right for final decision.
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(顏志昇，2022）
香港 | 2022 | 107分鐘 | 粵語對白 | 中英文字幕
《因為愛所以革命》是來自香港街頭的吶喊，紀錄政治和社會動盪時期下，香港人的熱血、精神和犧牲。
2019年，香港政府提出「逃犯條例」修訂，任何身處境內之人皆可能被引渡至中國受審，引發規模空前的抗爭運動。為守護自由和法治，香港人以破紀錄的200萬人遊行，以拯救眼中這座搖搖欲墜的浮城。
當和平遊行再三被無視，勇武抗爭成為另一出路，前線抗爭者與防暴警察爆發衝突，讓街頭彌漫著催淚煙鮮血。勇武背後，有堅持和理非的群眾作後盾，雙方路線輪替，以捍衛我城為共識，維繫這份得來不易的團結。
作品將觀眾帶到香港街頭，走到抗爭最前線，傾聽時代革命下的故事：當人民處身於與城市共命運的時代下，經歷希望與絕望、愛與心碎，為家園而戰的故事。
(Ngan Twinkle Chi-Sing, 2022)
Hong Kong | 2022 | 107 mins | Cantonese with Chinese and English Subtitles
Echoing with voices from the streets of Hong Kong, “Love in the Time of Revolution” documents the passion, spirit and sacrifice of ordinary Hong Kongers during a time of political and social upheaval.
In 2019, Hong Kong government plans to introduce a law permitting the extradition of criminal suspects to Mainland China sparked a mass protest movement unprecedented in scale. The people of Hong Kong marched — 1 million strong, then 2 million — to save what they saw as the city’s eroding freedoms and rule of law. When their demands went unheeded, the protests intensified, and the streets of Hong Kong became soaked in tear gas and blood as valiant frontline protesters clashed with riot police. Behind the frontliners stood a peaceful silent majority, committed to a hard-won solidarity as they attempt to save the city that they love.
“Love in the Time of Revolution” takes viewers onto the streets of Hong Kong, to the very front lines of the protests, and follows the stories of just some of the protesters and their fellow Hong Kong citizens. It tells their extraordinary stories: the stories of ordinary people at a pivotal moment in their city’s history, as they experience hope and desperation, love and heartbreak, fighting for their home.
*設映後坐談，可與導演於線上對談
*There will be a hybird post-screening discussion session with the director.

CADA Report to Community
2023-06-13 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Calgary Arts Development’s Annual Report to Community

Studio Theatre at cSPACE Marda Loop (formerly known as cSPACE King Edward)
1721 – 29 Ave. SW

Presentation 4:30-5:45 p.m.
Reception 5:45 – 7:00 p.m.

ASL Interpretation will be available for the presentation
Join us for a report of our various activities in 2022 with updates from Patti Pon, President & CEO; Melissa Tuplin, Director, Community Investment & Impact; and Sable Sweetgrass, Director, Reconciliation & Engagement. Stay for the reception to mingle with Calgary Arts Development staff members and others from the arts community.

Double Comedy Album Recording with Queer Comedy Creators Victoria Banner and Karla Marx
2023-06-15 19:30 - 22:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Laugh Loft is proud to present a double comedy album recording for our co-creators Victoria Banner and Karla Marx!
These two hilarious comedians will be throwing down their best jokes and we need you to come pack the Studio Theatre at cSPACE in Marda Loop with big laughs and big energy on June 15th.
Doors at 7:30, Show at 8!
Come support local queer femme comedians at this raucous comedy event!

Between Two Worlds: An Evening of Mediumship with Andy Byng
2023-06-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Andy will be delivering messages of love and encouragement from your friends and loved ones in the Spirit World

World renowned medium Andy Byng, who was also featured on Netflix’s Surviving Death, will be touring Canada during 2023 and 2024. Known for his level of detail and accuracy, Andy will be delivering messages of love and encouragement from your loved ones in the Spirit World.

A B O U T A N D Y
Andy’s greatest passion has always been to publicly demonstrate his mediumship, and to teach others how to develop their own gifts.
Although Andy had been aware of the spirit world from a young age, he did not begin to develop his mediumship until he was eighteen-years-old. Andy completed most of his mediumistic development at the world-renowned Arthur Findlay College, where he is now a tutor and course organiser.
Although Andy originally hails from Birmingham (UK), his work as a Evidential Medium takes him across the world, and he currently resides in Toronto, Canada. Andy’s passion and dedication to the spirit world is clear: He works tirelessly to reunite people with their loved ones, and to teach others how to develop their own mediumship.
Andy is now embarking on a tour of Canada to take his renowned mediumship across the country, reuniting people with the loved ones through his accurate and heartfelt mediumship.
T H E E V E N T
During the evening, Andy will become aware of your loved ones in the Spirit World, and through the use of factual pieces of information, it is his job to tell the story of how your loved ones lived and expressed themselves during their physical lives.
At its best, mediumship has the potential to change lives, by opening our minds to the reality that when the physical bodily experiences the process we called death, the mind – or soul – which constitutes our personality, self-consciousness, intelligence and reason, survive. Mediumship demonstrates to us that although not physically present in our lives anymore, our friends and loved ones who have passed away are still with us, and continue to have a loving and encouraging presence within our lives.
If you have never been to an Evening of Mediumship before, there is nothing untoward or mysterious that will happen. To get an idea of what the evening will be like, please check out the video above of Andy demonstrating his mediumship.

Altra Volta: Rebound
2023-06-18 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Level 1
cSPACE Marda Loop
Studio Theatre
Aptly named our Rebound concert, we have put together our personal a cappella favourites from over the years + a few NEW arrangements. We cannot wait to share the afternoon with you!

About Altra Volta
Altra Volta is a 7-voice a cappella vocal ensemble founded in 1998. Comprised of talented singers in the Calgary music community, the group’s diverse repertoire includes classical choral, vocal jazz and pop music. In recent years the group has gone from performing published choral works to also creating arrangements of their own, exploring the many facets of the human voice to emulate various musical instruments.
Altra Volta has won a number of awards, including first place finishes at the Kiwanis Music Festivals in Calgary and Camrose, and the Norman Kennedy Award for Outstanding Vocal Ensemble in 2001 and 2002. In addition to their own concerts, Altra Volta has performed for weddings and other special events around the city, including the True Patriot Love Tribute Gala and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Night of Honor.
The group has released three studio albums: Primo (2005), Either Way (2008), and a Christmas album, Snowfall (2011).

Battle Equipped Book Launch
2023-06-24 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Join me for an exciting book launch event filled with keynote speakers, appetizers, and networking!
Join us for an exciting book launch event for Battle Equipped: 40 Day Devotional to Conquer the War in Your Mind.
Not only will you hear from some fantastic keynote speakers; you will also get the chance to create a healthy community and foster new connections! Food and drinks will also be provided by the wonderful Aroma Cafe.
This is a great opportunity to gain insights, inspiration, and practical tools to help you on your journey. Don’t miss out on this amazing event that will equip you to overcome any obstacle and live the life you were meant to live!

Gather Round: Tondos by 11 Incredible Canadian Artists
2023-06-26 - 2023-07-22 | AB
Level 1 Gallery
Exhibition runs June 26th to July 24th, 2023
Reception on June 29th, 5pm-8pm
Experience an enchanting evening on June 29th, 2023, at cSPACE Marda Loop, as 11 Canadian artists come together to display breathtaking tondos, accompanied by food and drinks, and the chance to find your perfect piece of art for your home. Don’t miss this captivating art exhibition where creativity intertwines with culinary delights, and masterpieces await your discovery.
The artists are:
Ana Zanella
Mavis Gauchier
Heather Kinahan
Maya Corona
Theresa Eisenbarth
Leslie Starr
Deb Nicolaisen
Jo Reimer
Brandie Comier
Jen Vandenbroek
Becky McNabb

Art - an Exhibition by Suzanne Farman
2023-06-26 - 2023-07-22 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Level 4 Gallery
June 26 – July 22
Reception July 22nd
5pm-8pm
Artist Statement
New Beginnings, an exhibition of original abstract paintings by Calgary based artist Suzanne Farman in her cSPACE debut. For this series, Farman was particularly influenced by bringing different views of visual objects or figures together resulting in a painting that appeared abstracted on the canvas surface.Themes of new beginnings are inspired by emotional experience. Images of distorted reality are used to make them expressive of Farman’s inner feelings and ideas. Farman uses intense colours along with highly textured, generous paint application. Farman hopes to evoke powerful emotions by creating harmony where colour has a life of its own: not everyone reacts the same way to the same colour.

Soul/Ful Exhibition
2023-06-27 - 2023-08-29 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Level 3 Gallery
cSPACE Marda Loop
For the months of July and August
Reception Friday July 7th, 5pm-8pm
Kate Ware and Darren Flash team up for this Soul/Ful celebration. Kate’s work combines portrait photography and analog projections to eerie effect. Darren shares the maps and routes he followed as a world traveller on a pedal bike, and the art and writings it inspired.

You're Invited to cSPACE's Report to Community!
2023-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
You’re invited to our highly anticipated Report to Community event hosted by cSPACE Projects!
Join us as we celebrate the incredible achievements and impact of our creative initiatives. Be the first to hear about our latest projects, collaborations, and the remarkable stories of artists, innovators, and community builders who have thrived within our spaces. Engage in dynamic discussions, connect with like-minded individuals, and witness the transformative power of art and culture. Together, let’s reflect on our collective journey and envision an even brighter future.
Mark your calendars for an evening of inspiration, connections, and shared successes at the cSPACE Projects Report to Community.
Featuring artist speakers, panel discussion, live performances and more!
Guests artists:

Wakefield Brewster, Poet Laureate
Priscilla Cherry, The Oratory
Bethel Afework, Alcove Arts Centre
Dwight Farahat, Tribe Artist Society
Memphis and the Grand
Chubby Cree

Admittance is free! Reserve your seat at the link below.

Liquor and Lace: A Variety Cabaret
2023-06-28 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
An evening of music, dance, comedy, theatre and performance, that will make you laugh and smile.
Hosted by local improvisor and comedic superstar Logan Teske, and showcasing amazing local artists, Liquor and Lace starts the party at 7:00pm with a silent auction, bar and a wonderful outdoor patio. Performances start at 7:30pm, and feature many incredible artists including RPlanet Society, Ivy La Fleur, Baker Miller Pink and many more.

Gather Round Art Show Reception
2023-06-29 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | AB
