May 26 – June 3, 2011
Various venues
Alberta’s only film and video festival dedicated to gender and sexual diversity, the Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival presents independent films made by and/or about the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited and queer community. This important annual event reaches new audiences looking for challenging and innovative films.
June 4 – 12, 2011
Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, University of Calgary
The University of Calgary Department of Music presents the Contrasts Chamber Music Festival. The festival gives small groups of performers and their audiences an intimate, shared musical experience through chamber music.
Capoeira and Brazillian Arts Festival
June 3 – 5, 2011
Various venues. Workshops at SAIT. Final showcase at Vertigo Theatre Centre - 161-115 9th Ave. SE
The Capoeira and Brazilian Arts Festival is an exciting four-day event that celebrates Brazilian popular culture on all fronts. Hosted by Calgary’s own Axé Capoeira from Friday, June 3rd to Sunday, June 5th, the festival features three days of workshops at SAIT and free Capoeira demonstrations at various locations across the city.
axecalgary.com
Old School FestivalJune 9 – 18, 2011
Various venues
Kick off your summer with Mob Hit’s festival of film, music, theatre and partying - old school style!
June 9 – 11, 2011
Pumphouse Theatre
Sage Theatre’s annual IGNITE!: Calgary’s Festival for Emerging Artists features new plays, dance, music, visual art and multidisciplinary endeavors, all created by up-and-coming artists.
June 10 – June 25, 2011
Lunchbox Theatre
Through the Suncor Energy Stage One Festival, Lunchbox Theatre has become Canada’s leading development source and producer of new one-act plays. At the end of each season, Lunchbox Theatre holds a series of staged readings of new works and invites audience members to give feedback during a discussion period.
June 17 – 19, 2011
Hellenic Community Centre
At the annual Greek Festival, the Hellenic Society of Calgary shares their culture through music, dance, wine, food and good friends.
June 22 – June 25, 2011
Various venues
An annual independent multi-venue music and arts festival showcasing emerging and established local and international talent during a four-day celebration that makes truly revelatory shows more commonplace in Alberta.
