Upcoming Events

Join global innovators and leaders from the energy sector as they explore the future of energy. This two-day event will bring professionals and experts from the oil and gas industry together with those at the forefront of the energy transformation to spark conversation on solutions to the world’s energy challenges. The 2019 conference will feature special appearances from journalist and best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell, as well as education and creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson.

Calgary’s festival of art, science and engineering returns in a big way from September 18 to 22. Key events this year include The Spectacle at Prince’s Island Park on Sept. 21, For Science! at Telus Spark on Sept. 20, Lunch Without Light at Dark Table on Sept. 18 and 20, Seven Wonderers at Studio Bell on Sept. 19 and many more. There are events for kids, adults and families ranging both free and ticketed options. You can see them all here.

Photograph by Trevor Lalonde.

Pumphouse Theatre and The Calgary Clown Society have teamed up for the inaugural Calgary Clown Festival from September 18 to 21. There will be six original shows staged over the four days that will feature performers like Dean Bareham (The Green Fools) Andy Curtis (One Yellow Rabbit, Black Radish) Val Duncan and Celine Harder (Valour & Tea) and Iam Coulter (The Shakespeare Company). Evening shows are geared more towards adults than children, but if you want to bring the kids be sure to check out the event’s Family Fun Day on the 21st.

Photograph courtesy of Calgary Clown Festival.

The International Screenwriters Association has a new, monthly gathering taking place in Calgary. On the third Thursday of each month (with the exception of the first event being on Wednesday, September 18), screenwriters are welcomed to mix and mingle with their peers, enter to win door prizes, hear from special guests and explore the perks of the professional association’s network. Attendees will also receive a free three-month membership to International Screenwriters Association Connect.

Photograph courtesy of the International Screenwriters Association.

Based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith and the film by Alfred Hitchcock, Craig Warner brings you the story of a perfect murder when two strangers in a dining carriage develop a dangerous plan that will change the course of both of their lives. Nathan Kay plays Charles, a calculating opportunist with a dark secret, and Stafford Perry plays Guy, a successful businessman who has a case of the green-eyed monster.

Photograph by Citrus Photo.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary are turning 80 and you’re invited to celebrate at their Renfrew Hub facility. You can explore the hub’s unique facilities, including the Indigenous Circle Room, the new Ready, Set, Go Preschool (pictured) and Ready, Set, Learn Kindergarten spaces, the youth Employment Lab and the Bricks 4 Kidz space. As well, there will be cotton candy, a bouncy castle, birthday cake, games and other family fun.

Photograph courtesy of Boys and Girls Club of Calgary.

This four-day affair of all things home features vendors with expertise in decor, lighting, security, architecture and many other improvement areas. In all, there will be more than 200 exhibitors, a main stage with HGTV’s Bryan Baeumler, Konmari consultant Helen Youn, and others. Check out the deal days for teachers, trade professionals and students, plus first responders and military personnel (both active and retired).

The Shakespeare Company presents a new twist on The Tempest — considered to be one of Shakespeare’s final plays — with the main character switching genders to become Prospera, Duchess of Milan. This play centers around Prospera using magical arts to bring her enemies forward after she’s banished on a remote island and has her title removed.

On September 19 — the preview night — tickets will be $20. Each show includes an intermission.

Illustration provided by the Shakespeare Company.

Join us at SAIT’s Heritage Hall for the debut Made in Alberta Conference and Awards Celebration. Learn how to grow your Alberta business with insights shared by other local entrepreneurs. The Made in Alberta conference brings together producers, marketers and retailers from across the province. Whether you want to grow your local business, simply celebrate the winners or both, there are three different ticket options available:

• Conference and Awards Celebration – $199
• Conference Only – $149
• Awards Celebration Only – $99

Learn more and get your tickets here.

Who better to partner with the Central Library on a sci-fi themed escape room than Beakerhead? This recurring event sees attendees completing challenges and solving puzzles, all in support of Calgary Public Library initiatives. Tickets are $42 but you can top up with a $60 donation in exchange for an equivalent value tax receipt.

Photograph courtesy of Calgary Public Library Foundation.