Events
There is always something to do in Calgary from arts and theatre to movies to concerts to trade shows to nightclub events. We put together Calgary Music Events events for April 2012. Feel free to browse our Calgary Music Events calendar:
Seasonal Waves explores collaborative sound-making at several levels: the artists performed the instruments through direct engagement in live performance, and the instruments performed themselves through sympathetic resonance and excited systems.
On Sunday, November 20 at 10:30 am, the choir of the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer will perform
Chiarelli is undeniably a gifted songwriter and entertaining performer, but it is her towering three octave voice that sets her apart from her peers and often inspires tears in those who sit in awe and watch her weave her magic on stage.
CRTA is once again providing the opportunity for retired teachers and their friends, family, neighbours to book and attend the CPO open rehearsals, as they will only book groups of 10 or more.
Follow "The Inspector" through the ranks of the orchestral instruments on a search for a murderer.
“Rope is one of the greatest psychological stage thrillers ever written, made even more chilling by the fact that it is based on the real life Leopold and Loeb case,”
This is where you get to come and practice everything you've been learning on your private lessons and in your groups. OPEN TO EVERYONE!
The Great Canadian Dance Challenge tours Canadian cities looking for the next up and coming dancers in Canada.
In this powerful tribute the performers remain faithful to the spirit of his work, while opening his music to new possibilities and reinterpretation.
Join us for our monthly social party with a group for all levels.
Acoustic Music
The Dream Centre and more! For only $20 for adults and $15 for students/seniors, it's sure to be a meaningful evening for all!
This year, Dance@Noon moves to the Doolittle Studio, taking on new, innovative focus!
Price Range Adult $35 - $55
Zakir Hussain heats up the stage of the Jack Singer Concert Hall with his latest performance showcasing his masterful dexterity.
FREE to current U of C students thanks to the Claim Your Seat program, funded by the SU.
Event details may change at any time, always check with the event organizer when planning to attend this event or purchase tickets.
Join us, and every other Arthur Murray Studio, for a worldwide dance celebration and webcast of 100 years of Arthur Murray's teaching the world to dance!!
A manatee's fight for love leads him into danger and to the brink of death.
Three Dog Night, The Association, Tommy James & The Shondells, The Rascals, The Buckinghams and many more.
Tom Rhodes is one of those rare exotic creatures who has dedicated his life to stand-up comedy.
Featuring his devout Mass in C Major, the sparkling Choral Fantasy and the atmospheric Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage.
6 band show featuring:
Calgary Highland Games presents… TartanFest Pub Night Calgary - Don your kilt and come join the Calgary Highland Games in celebrating Tartan Day in true Scottish style.
Forum 7:30 pm sharp Music 9:00 pm Panel and live show with In for Life,
Main Theatre Jashan Bhangra 2012 April 7, 2012 Punjabi spirit is alive and well and being celebrated at the Jube on April 7, 2012, when the third annual Jashan Bhangra competition takes over the stage.
CAZZETTE is an Swedish DJ duo consisting of Sebastian Furrer & Alexander Björklund. The duo represent the second baby of Ash Pournouri from AT NIGHT MANAGEMENT
Please Join Evolver Calgary for the Calgary Screening of Electronic Awakening! We have a very special evening planned for this great film starting with the film screening at 7pm followed by a dicussion.
Join us for a round table discussion with actively gigging Calgary bands In for Life, Hurricane Felix, Mallard, Kenna Burima and more about their song writing process.
At the core of Shen Yun’s performances is classical Chinese dance with China's numerous ethnic and folk dance styles rounding out the evening.
Shen Yun’s one-of-a-kind orchestra, with its all-original compositions, blends East and West like no other. The distinctly Chinese sound of ancient instruments like the erhu and the pipa are bathed in a rich sea of Western strings, percussion, woodwinds, and brass.
His gritty vocals infiltrate the room with his raw, honest and unpretentious acoustic style. Check out this phenomenon in his first appearance in Calgary!
Price Range Adult $36
Trumpeter Andrew McCandless conjures a cast of characters with six different trumpets in Maestro Tovey’s Songs from the Paradise Saloon.
SAMRU is proud to present our 4th Annual Last Class Bash, this year featuring 5 & A Dime and Five Alarm Funk.
Amir Koushkani, Persian tar & voice, François Houle, clarinets & Sal Ferreras, percussion Saturday, April 14, 2012
African heritage and culture in support of their international development work in water and agriculture.
The group is comprised of musicians from both Calgary and Toronto with fresh, original compositions that have an individual yet cohesive style.
Two of Youth Singers’ semi-professional groups share the stage to bring you an evening of tight harmonies and sharp moves.
With a fourth critically-acclaimed album and expanded touring schedule, John Reischman and the Jaybirds are a top-flight band delivering a truly fresh blend of original songs and instrumentals, old-time heritage and bluegrass power
Co-presented by the Calgary Pro Musica Society, Early Music Voices presents England's Stile Antico. Stile Antico is an ensemble of young British singers, now established as one of the most original and exciting new voices in the field of Renaissance music.
A fun fundraiser for honey bee conservation! Food; tailgate market wih plants, body care, pottery, etc; music; bounce house; car show; and observational bee hive!
Westwinds Music Society is a non-profit music society allowing adults of all ages and backgrounds to get together to enjoy making music.
This is a great way to support community jazz programs and hear some great music at this all ages venue.
Event details may change at any time, always check with the event organizer when planning to attend this event or purchase tickets.
Enter Shikari are a British band that combining post-hardcore and various heavy metal sub-genres such as metalcore and alt-metal with elements of various electronic genres sound.
This is a great place to start, come and see the bands in action, you'll want to join before the night is over!
D.O.A. is a hardcore punk band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. They are often referred to as the "founders" of hardcore punk, along with Black Flag, Bad Brains, Teen Idles, and Middle Class.
Swing 1 will get you dancing in only 6 weeks! Each class is an hour and 15 minutes, packed with moves, style and FUN!
Soulocentric Performing Arts Society presents Bach, Tots and Tiptoes. Bach, Tots and Tiptoes is an interactive, ongoing showcase bringing the performing arts to babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers.
It has never been more convincing, Pavlo is a TRUE WORLD artist, and has become famous for bringing every audience to their feet.
From Roxanne and Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic to the chart-topping Fields of Gold
hear all the hits as the CPO and Jeans ‘n Classics pay tribute to this 16-time Grammy Award-winning rock star!
Dance Eruption 2012 is the new hot Dance Competition in the Okanagan. We have entries from all over BC & Alberta.
For those who don't know their D&B history, Black Sun Empire were one of the first acts to break through the barrier put up by UK artists surrounding the genre.
This project will present a series of films related to the art of Flamenco as well as Spanish art and culture. In this first edition, four Canadian cities, Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg and Calgary, will be screening a few of the works of the Spanish Film director Emilio Barrachina.
On April 20, enjoy a fantastic dinner in the Wainwright hotel followed by an intimate concert in the historic Canmore Opera House with Calgary’s own multi-talented musician
The festival tries to use unusual venues (abandoned spaces, alternative spaces, public spaces…) that are all within biking distance of one another, encouraging exploration and interaction with the city.
Jordan Klassen and band will debut Kindness EP in Canada this Spring along with Andy Shauf.
The show will be tailored in such a way that Calgarians of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy this untouched branch of our cultures. For more information on location, time and tickets please see below:
Remastered Originals, Nuevo & Modern with April Birthday Celebrations Tango From 8 pm on Tango Chic, Evening Dress Cash Bar Adv RSVP: $20 or $25 at Door Simply email or call to RSVP for this Private Event Incl:
The T. Buckley Trio will be joined by Charlie Hase on pedal steel as part of the ALBA Artists concert series. The CBC will be there to record the show.
This is the 30th year that the Calgary Civic Symphony hosts the C3 winners concert. Join us in discovering and supporting the stars of tomorrow—today!
Gustav Mahler and his Vienna Circle: Life in the Coffee House concert offers an engaging look at old Vienna, including songs by Mahler, Strauss, Schoenberg, Wolf, Berg, Alma Mahler and Alexander Zemlinsky.
Join Epicurean Tango Society for Milonguita Sundays -- all year 7 to 10 pm Tango to a great mix of Argentine Tango,
The group is comprised of musicians from both Calgary and Toronto with fresh, original compositions that have an individual yet cohesive style.
(Calgary Concerto Competition) is an annual event that provides the best of Calgary’s young musicians the opportunity to perform with the orchestra.
The evening includes a full show, dinner, dessert, coffee & tea and small silent auction.
The fiery guitar of Oscar Lopez combines with the red hot trumpet of Jens Lindemann for an evening of Latin heat.
The fiery guitar of Oscar Lopez combines with the red hot trumpet of Jens Lindemann for an evening of Latin heat.
Paint the town blood red at Metal Maheym with the Calgary Expo!
Said The Whale will be performing an all ages show at MacEwan Ballroom.
Set to original music by Juno Award winner Norman Foote, this all-new production brings together Koba’s acclaimed artistic director Patti Caplette with co-writer and Gemini Award winner Jim Taylor, to create a fun and charming storyline.
The accoustic concert will also feature music from Kyle Stevens, the front man for the nerd-tastic band Kirby Krackle and will be hosted by the Calgary Expo's mascot, Emily Expo.
Candelight Vespers is sung at the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer on Thursdays at 6 p.m., October through April.
HONK! is a world-wide stage sensation that has been seen by over 5 million people. Honk has won multiple awards including the 2000 Olivier Award for Best Musical (beating the Lion King and Mamma Mia for the prize).
Tickets only $40*
Event details may change at any time, always check with the event organizer when planning to attend this event or purchase ticket
SonReal also was awarded the opportunity to shoot his 2nd straight VideoFACT funded video for the single off Where’s Waldo?
Join Il Sono Men's Vocal Ensemble for a night of choral music celebrating the versatility of the male voice. We will be singing everything from,renaissance polyphony to classics by Billy Joel.
So get those costumes out and be a part of the city's biggest HALFWAY TO HALLOWEEN PARTY at The Roadhouse.
Inspired by and featuring the music of Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin, this wild and poetic contemporary work explores the trials, victories and sacrifices of achieving super stardom with an unforgettable story of rock 'n' roll, drama, passion, defeat and above all love.
