Plan a date with Calgary Culture this Valentine's Day
Romance-themed arts and culture events on this week offer unique Valentine's experiences to share with that special someone.
The Cantos Foundation presents a special edition of their musician-led tour through their instrument collection on February 11 and 14. The tour kicks off with a screening of the silent film I Do featuring Harold Lloyd, accompanied by a live performance on the Kimball Theatre organ. Read more »
OX: A Crash Course on Loving Calgary
EMMEDIA's Artist In Residence Program presents
OX: A Crash Course on Loving Calgary
Schedule:
Noon - Website launch: Essense.ca/OX
7pm - Party starts
7:30pm - Screening
8pm - Listening & recording party
JOIN THE CALGARY LOVEFEST!
OX: A Crash Course on Loving Calgary is a positive, participatory action to claim what we love about Calgary! A place, a feeling, a song, a building, a street corner, a memory, a recovery –stories about loving Calgary.
Art Central & Fashion Central's Valentine's Shopping Day
A sweet event on Thursday, February 11th from 5pm - 9pm. Many boutiques, galleries and studios will be open for our Valentine's Shopping Night. Perfect for last minute gifts for your secret admirer, longtime love or fantastic family – the one-of-a-kind gifts you can find here will truly inspire some romance!
Cantos Special Valentine's Presentation
Fall in love with Cantos and experience our collection through love songs from the classical to the modern. Special silent movie presentation included.
The tour will kick off with special screening of the Silent Film "I Do" with Harold Lloyd, accompanied on the Kimball Theatre organ by Chris Maric.
Market Collective
Market Collective is an independent market, created to showcase the works of local artists, artisans and musicians and to strengthen the art community in Calgary.
For more information, visit Market Collective's Facebook page.
Launch Party: Glenbow Bares All
Join us to celebrate the opening of our two new exhibitions, Kent Monkman: The Triumph of Mischief and The Nude in Modern Canadian Art. Dancer and choreographer Troy Emery Twigg will perform, artist Kent Monkman and curator Ben Portis will be in attendance, and DJ Geosphere will play all night. Don't miss February's biggest art party in the city!
Glenbow.org
