Devised and shared by Klein Dytham Architecture in 2003 as a place for designers, developers and architects to meet, network and show their work in public, PechaKucha Nights are now taking place in over 550 cities around the world. The format is simple: speakers present 20 slides each, for 20 seconds per slide.
Calgary Arts Development has an agreement to host PechaKucha Nights in Calgary and hosts several events each year. The events aim to expose Calgarians to the dynamic PechaKucha Night format, support and promote creative spacemaking and encourage dialogue surrounding cultural infrastructure developments in the city.
PechaKucha Night topics and speakers are selected by an advisory committee comprised of community members, but we encourage everybody to help program the events. Nominate speakers and share your ideas now.
PechaKucha Nights in Calgary are sponsored by East Village.
PechaKucha Night Calgary #16: Sweet Sixteen
Venue / Location:
Theatre Junction GRAND, 608 1st Street SW
Ticket Price:
$10 advance, refunded at the door in the form of an InvestYYC gift card. A limited number of free seats will be available at the door to standby attendees.
Event Description:
Sweet Sixteen. The end of innocence. A turning point or inflection point that marks the end of the beginning and the beginning of maturity. Yet still an awkward time. It isn't all worked out yet, and it sure isn't all sweet. We all have these moments in our lives. Sometimes we can't wait for them to happen, sometimes we dread them. But we've got to get through them.
Speakers include:
- Nazima Ali, Business and Marketing Strategist
- Col Cseke, Co-Artistic Director, Verb Theatre
- Jessica Dollard, Life Coach
- Sheliza Kassam, Philanthropist
- Pam Krause, Executive Director, Calgary Sexual Health Centre
- Dr. Michael Lamoureux, Department Head, Mathematics and Statistics, University of Calgary
- Chris Maric, Musician and Graphic Designer
- Carolyne McIntyre Jackson & Jodi Willoughby, Co-Owners, Crave Cupcakes
- Tara Slone, Co-Host, Breakfast Television
- Tony Tran, Dance Artist
Hosted by Kelly Doody
PechaKucha Night Calgary #15: All Stars
Venue / Location:
Boyce Theatre, BMO Centre, Stampede Park
Ticket Price:
$10 advance (SOLD OUT). A limited number of free seats will be available at the door to standby attendees.
Event Description:
Calgary Arts Development is pleased to present PechaKucha Night Calgary #15: All Stars. The event will feature crowd favourites from PechaKucha Nights past as part of the second Arts Champions Congress.
Speakers Include:
- Lorna Crowshoe, Aboriginal Strategist, The City of Calgary
- Dr. Paul Fedak, Cardiac Surgeon
- Patrick Finn, Professor, Department of Drama, University of Calgary
- Kristina Groves, Olympic Speed Skater
- daniel j kirk, Visual Artist
- Pierre Lamielle, Cook/Illustrator
- Mike Morrison, Writer/Blogger
- Mireille Perron, Francophone Artist Laureate
- Jeremy Sturgess, Architect
- Shelley Youngblut, Editor/Writer/Commentator
Tickets $10 advance (SOLD OUT), refunded at the door in the form of an InvestYYC gift card. A limited number of free seats will be available at the door to standby attendees.
About PechaKucha Nights:
Devised in Tokyo in 2003, PechaKucha Nights are now taking place in over 600 cities around the world. Drawing their name from the Japanese term for the sound of "chit chat," PechaKucha Nights are based on a simple presentation format: speakers present 20 slides each, for only 20 seconds per slide. It's a format that makes presentations concise and keeps things moving at a rapid pace.
PechaKucha Nights in Calgary are hosted by Calgary Arts Development and sponsored by East Village.
PechaKucha Night Calgary #14: Invest
Venue / Location:
Metropolitan Conference Centre, 333 4th Ave. SW
Ticket Price:
Free! Tickets are now SOLD OUT but there will be seats available at the door! Arrive by 6pm to increase your chances of being admitted.
Event Description:
Calgary Arts Development is pleased to present PechaKucha Night Calgary #14: Invest. We have so much to share that the event kicks off earlier than usual (6:00pm) with the launch of InvestYYC, an exciting new crowdfunding and volunteer platform for cultural projects in Calgary. Presented in partnership with Calgary 2012.
Light refreshments and drinks (including Village Brewery beer) will be available. Be one of the first 300 people through the door and receive a special gift!
PechaKucha Night Calgary #14 is also presented as part of Financial Literacy Month.
Doors Open 5:30pm
InvestYYC Launch 6:00pm
PechaKucha Night 7:00pm
Speakers include:
- Mark DeJong, Calgary Creative Arts Ensemble
- Kelly Doody, Owner, Daily Ink Media & PR
- Sheldon Dyck, President, ATB Investor Services
- Donna McBride, Financial Literacy Manager, Momentum
- Kari McQueen, Operations Director, Fairy Tales Presentation Society
- Hafiz Mitha, COO, JOI Media & Katipult
- Mireille Perron, Calgary Francophone Artist Laureate
- Terry Rock, President & CEO, Calgary Arts Development
- Lauren Simms, Program Manager, Calgary 2012
- Kelly Steward, Social Media Advisor, Shaw Communications
About PechaKucha Nights:
Devised in Tokyo in 2003, PechaKucha Nights are now taking place in over 580 cities around the world. Drawing their name from the Japanese term for the sound of "chit chat," PechaKucha Nights are based on a simple presentation format: speakers present 20 slides each, for only 20 seconds per slide. It's a format that makes presentations concise and keeps things moving at a rapid pace.
PechaKucha Nights in Calgary are hosted by Calgary Arts Development and sponsored by East Village.
PechaKucha Night Calgary #13: Seed
Venue / Location:
King Edward School (1720 30th Ave. SW)
Ticket Price:
Free! Tickets are now SOLD OUT but there will be a standby line at the door. Arrive early to increase your chances of being admitted.
Event Description:
Calgary Arts Development is pleased to present PechaKucha Night Calgary #13: Seed, taking place as part of a unique 3-day, interactive open house at the historic King Edward School.
Doors at 6:30pm, 7:00pm start .
Speakers include:
- Donna Balzer, Horticulturalist
- James Boettcher, Chief Idea Officer, Fiasco Artisan Gelato & Creator, YYCFoodTrucks
- Joni Carroll, Doors Open YYC
- Helen Husak, Choregrapher
- daniel j kirk, Visual Artist
- Lindsay Meads, Calgary Seedy Saturday
- Colin Menzies, Manager, Studio C
- Harry Sanders, Calgary Heritage Authority 2012 Historian Laureate
- Deeter Schurig, Project Manager, cSPACE Projects
- Janine Vangool, Publisher/Editor/Designer, UPPERCASE
About PechaKucha Nights:
Devised in Tokyo in 2003, PechaKucha Nights are now taking place in over 550 cities around the world. Drawing their name from the Japanese term for the sound of "chit chat," PechaKucha Nights are based on a simple presentation format: speakers present 20 slides each, for only 20 seconds per slide. It's a format that makes presentations concise and keeps things moving at a rapid pace.
PechaKucha Nights in Calgary are hosted by Calgary Arts Development and sponsored by East Village.
PechaKucha Night Calgary #12: Eureka
Venue / Location:
Theatre Junction GRAND, 608 1st Street SW
Ticket Price:
Free! The event is now SOLD OUT, but there will be a standby line at the door. Arrive early to increase your chances of being admitted.
Event Description:
Calgary Arts Development is pleased to present PechaKucha Night Calgary #12. Taking place following our annual Report to the Community, PechaKucha Night Calgary #12 will explore the theme of "Eureka.”
Speakers include:
- David Bynoe, Kinetic Sculptor
- Cam Dobranski, Chef/Owner, Winebar Kensington/Brasserie Kensington/Muse Restaurant & Lounge
- Maija Graham, Science Fair Judge
- Alice Hong, Director/Teacher, Align Yoga
- Dave Kelly, Host/Performer/Playwright
- Stewart McDonough, Director of Communications, Tourism Calgary; Community Meddler
- Nicole Mion, Artistic Director, Springboard Performance/Fluid Festival
- Ryan Pilling, Entertainer
- DJ Sures, CEO, EZ-Robot; Roboticist
- Shelley Youngblut, Western Editor, The Globe and Mail
Hosted by Ken Lima-Coelho, CBC Calgary.
Doors at 6:30pm, 7:00pm start .
Free! The event is now SOLD OUT, but there will be a standby line at the door. Arrive early to increase your chances of being admitted.
About PechaKucha Nights:
Devised in Tokyo in 2003, PechaKucha Nights are now taking place in over 500 cities around the world. Drawing their name from the Japanese term for the sound of "chit chat," PechaKucha Nights are based on a simple presentation format: speakers present 20 slides each, for only 20 seconds per slide. It's a format that makes presentations concise and keeps things moving at a rapid pace.
PechaKucha Nights in Calgary are hosted by Calgary Arts Development and sponsored by East Village.
PechaKucha Night Calgary #11: Two
Venue / Location:
Plaza Theatre, 1133 Kensington Road NW
Ticket Price:
Free!
Event Description:
Calgary Arts Development is pleased to present PechaKucha Night Calgary #11! Our second annual Valentine's Day event, the theme for PechaKucha Night Calgary #11 is "Two."
Devised in Tokyo in 2003, PechaKucha Nights are now taking place in over 450 cities around the world. Drawing their name from the Japanese term for the sound of "chit chat," PechaKucha Nights are based on a simple presentation format: speakers present 20 slides each, for only 20 seconds per slide. It's a format that makes presentations concise and keeps things moving at a rapid pace.
Speakers include:
- Cara Anderson, President, Six Minute Dates
- Myke Atkinson, Dad
- Jim Button, Community Affairs, Village Brewery & Digital Strategy, Evans Hunt Group
- Angela Dione & Angel Guerra, Founders, Market Collective
- Todd Hirsch, Senior Economist, ATB Financial
- Pierre Lamielle, Cook/Illustrator
- Ken Lima-Coelho, CBC Radio
- Natalie & Dale, Depeche Ode
- Kiran Somanchi, Bow to Bluff
- Bradley Walker, Vice President, Bottom Line Productions
Hosted by Cory Mack.
Doors at 6:30pm, 7:00pm start
Free!
PechaKucha Nights in Calgary are hosted by Calgary Arts Development (CADA) and sponsored by East Village.
PechaKucha Night Calgary #10: Reclaim
Venue / Location:
John Dutton Theatre (Central Library, 616 Macleod Trail SE)
Ticket Price:
Free! Tickets are available at the door or in advance at PKN10.Eventbrite.com.
Event Description:
Join us on Wednesday, November 23 for Calgary's 10th PechaKucha Night. Part of the Calgary Public Library’s One Book, One Calgary initiative, the theme for PechaKucha Night Calgary #10 is “Reclaim.”
Devised in Tokyo in 2003, PechaKucha Nights are now taking place in almost 450 cities around the world. Drawing their name from the Japanese term for the sound of "chit chat," PechaKucha Nights are based on a simple presentation format: speakers present 20 slides each, for only 20 seconds per slide. It's a format that makes presentations concise and keeps things moving at a rapid pace.
Speakers include:
- Kathleen Bell, Communications Officer, Calgary Counselling Centre
- Lorna Crowshoe, Aboriginal Issue Strategist, Social Policy and Planning, City of Calgary
- Brian Johns, Wildlife Biologist
- Ben Millen, Board of Directors, The New Gallery/John Snow House
- Jesse Moffatt, Manager of Collections and Artifact Care, Cantos Music Foundation/National Music Centre
- Mike Morrison, Blogger/Writer
- Gene Poole, Founder, Calgary Cassette Preservation Society
- Dr. Roger Saint-Fort, Associate Professor and Chair, Mount Royal University Department of Environmental Science
- Sonny Tomic, Manager, Centre City Planning and Implementation, City of Calgary
- Kris Vester, President, Slow Food Calgary
Hosted by Kevin Kent, President/Knife Nerd, Knifewear.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Doors at 6:30pm, event at 7:00pm
John Dutton Theatre, Central Library
616 Macleod Trail SE
Free! Tickets are available at the door or in advance at PKN10.Eventbrite.com.
Download the event invitation
PechaKucha Nights in Calgary are hosted by Calgary Arts Development (CADA) and sponsored by East Village.
PechaKucha Night Calgary #9: Verge
Venue / Location:
Check in at the Simmons Building, 618 Confluence Way SE (formerly 5th Ave. SE). Pre-show entertainment on the RiverWalk until 7pm. Main event at the Golden Age Club, 610 8th Ave. SE.
Ticket Price:
Free. Tickets available at the door or in advance at PKN9.Eventbrite.com.
Event Description:
Join us on the eve of the first annual Arts Champions Congress for PechaKucha Night Calgary #9: "Verge."
Devised in Tokyo in 2003 as a way for young designers to meet, network and show their work in public, PechaKucha Nights are now taking place in over 435 cities around the world. The events are based on a simple presentation format: speakers present 20 slides each, for only 20 seconds per slide.
Calgary's 9th PechaKucha Night will feature a diverse group of speakers, each confronting the theme of "Verge." Speakers include:
-
Jasmine Antonick, Startup Manager, Beakerhead
- Ellen Close, Associate Artistic Producer, Downstage
- Dr. Paul Fedak, Cardiac Surgeon
- Ralph Giannone, Architect
- Reid Henry, Director of Art Space Initiatives, Calgary Arts Development
- Wendy Peters, Community Manager, Yelp Calgary
- Stephen Schroeder, Cultural Industry Consultant, Project Manager for Calgary Arts Factory
- Tristan Surtees and Charles Blanc, Watershed+ Lead Artists
- Matthew Talbot-Turner, Editor, Breathe Parkour Magazine
- George Webber, Photographer
Hosted by Patrick Finn.
Check In: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Simmons Building, 618 Confluence Way SE (formerly 5th Ave. SE)
"Pre-show" on the RiverWalk from 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Event: 7:00pm
Golden Age Club, 610 8th Ave. SE
Free. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at PKN9.Eventbrite.com.
Download the event invitation
Sponsored by East Village.
PechaKucha Night Calgary #8: Inspire
Venue / Location:
Theatre Junction GRAND, 608 1st Street SW
Ticket Price:
Tickets available by donation at the door or in advance at PKN8.Eventbrite.com. All proceeds will go to Architecture for Humanity's efforts to rebuild Japan.
Event Description:
On March 11, Japan suffered what has been described as a 1000 year event. The earthquake and tsunami destroyed 400km of coastline, killing over 10,000 people, leaving 400,000 people homeless, and has triggered a nuclear situation that is still unfolding.
Japan has inspired designers for many generations, it is the reason we travelled to this country 20 years ago, and have since made it our home. Japan is where the "PechaKucha 20 images x 20 seconds" show-and-tell event format was born, and it has gone on to inspire designers to get together in 400 cities around the world, to share their creativity at more than 1000 events each year.
Japan has inspired us all, now is it our turn to "Inspire Japan."
Let's all come together and show Japan that the creative world is thinking of them, that all is not lost, and that it is possible to stand up and rebuild, even in villages and towns which have been completely destroyed. With creativity and passion, anything is possible.
Astrid Klein & Mark Dytham
PechaKucha Founders
Tokyo
Please join us for Calgary's contribution to this global fundraiser.
Download the event invitation
Monday, May 30
Doors at 6:30pm, event at 7:00pm
Theatre Junction GRAND, 608 1st Street SW
The theme of PechaKucha Night Calgary #8 is "Inspire." Speakers include:
- Dean Bareham, Co-Artistic Director, Green Fools
- Suzanne Boss, Project Manager, Calgary 2012
- Ken Cameron, Playwright/Persuasive Presentation Specialist
- Aviv Fried, Owner/Baker, Sidewalk Citizen Bakery
- Ken Greenberg, Architect/Urban Designer, former Director of Urban Design and Architecture for the City of Toronto
- Kristina Groves, Four-Time Olympic Medalist, Speed Skating
- Kevin Kent, President/Chief Knife Nerd, Knifewear Inc.
- Tony Luppino, Executive Director, Leighton Art Centre
- Dan Meades, Director, Vibrant Communities Calgary
- Lara Presber, Fashion Designer
Hosted by Tim Tamashiro.
Tickets available by donation at the door or in advance at PKN8.Eventbrite.com. All proceeds will go to Architecture for Humanity's efforts to rebuild Japan.
About PechaKucha Nights:
Devised in Tokyo in 2003, PechaKucha Nights are now taking place in over 400 cities around the world. Drawing their name from the Japanese term for the sound of "chit chat," PechaKucha Nights are based on a simple presentation format: speakers present 20 slides each, for only 20 seconds per slide. It's a format that makes presentations concise and keeps things moving at a rapid pace.
Calgary PechaKucha Nights are hosted by Calgary Arts Development (CADA) and sponsored by the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC).
PechaKucha Night Calgary #7: Love
Venue / Location:
The Lantern Community Church, 1401 10th Ave. SE (Inglewood)
Ticket Price:
Free, donations accepted at door
Event Description:
Devised in Tokyo in 2003, PechaKucha Nights are now taking place in over 380 cities around the world. Drawing their name from the Japanese term for the sound of "chit chat," PechaKucha Nights are based on a simple presentation format: speakers present 20 slides each, for only 20 seconds per slide. It's a format that makes presentations concise and keeps things moving at a rapid pace.
The theme for this special Valentine's Day PechaKucha Night is "Love."
Doors at 6:30pm, 7:00pm start.
Speakers include:
- Asya Barker, artist
- marbella anne carlos, visual artist
- Jamie Hobbs, creator, "I Love Love" community art project
- Paul Hughes, community organizer/conceptualist
- Jacqulynn Mulyk, City Repair facilitator
- Steve Nagy, traveler/photographer/dabbler
- Art Proctor, artist/activist/love doctor
- Lady Seraphina, professional domme
- Tim Tamashiro, entertainer/jazz lover
- Sheri-D Wilson, poet
Hosted by Wil Knoll.
Additional speakers and speaker bios coming soon.
To reserve a seat, please visit PKN7.Eventbrite.com.
Make a night of it! The Ironwood Stage & Grill can accommodate pre-event dinner reservations at 5:30pm. To make a reservation, please call 403-269-5581 and mention "PKN."
