GOING OUT:
The Esker Foundation opens its winter exhibitions by throwing a big party and contemplating big issues. Plus, the Old Trout Puppet Workshop designs a bawdy take on Twelfth Night at Theatre Calgary, and WowFest conjures up a weekend of magic.
CONCERTS pop, rock + hip-hop fri feb 2 Stone Sour and Halestorm
At Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr. 7 p.m. $59.50 - $122.70. TM.
Vanic
At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. Doors, 9 p.m. $20. thisisblueprint.com.
sat feb 3 Platinum Blonde
At Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr. 8 p.m. Starting at $35. TM.
upcoming
A Symphonic Tribute to Prince
Saturday, Feb. 10. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $25 - $85. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Hedley
Monday, Feb. 12. With Shawn Hook and Neon Dreams. At Stampede Corral. 7 p.m. $39.50 - $375. TM.
54-40 Unplugged
Wednesday, Feb. 14. At The Bert Church Live Theatre, 1000 East Lake Blvd. N.E., Airdrie. 7:30 p.m. $55. 403-948-8824, thebertchurchtheatre.com.
Black Label Society
Saturday, Feb. 17. With Corrosion of Conformity and EyeHateGod. At MacEwan Hall, U of C. Doors, 6:30 p.m. $36 - $48. TF.
Neckdeep
Tuesday, Feb. 20. At MacEwan Hall Ballroom, U of C. Doors, 6 p.m. $30. TF. Killswitch Engage and Anthrax Wednesday, Feb. 21. With Havok. At MacEwan Hall, U of C. Doors, 6 p.m. $48 - $199. TF.
The Sheepdogs
Wednesday, Feb. 21. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. $33.75. TM.
Rock On! The Best Symphonic Rock Ever
Friday, Feb. 23 and Saturday, Feb. 24. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of its Pops series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $25 - $85. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Pegboard Nerds
Saturday, Feb. 24. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. Free before 10:30 p.m. with RSVP at showpass.com.
Dashboard Confessional
Tuesday, Feb. 27. At MacEwan Hall, U of C. Doors, 7 p.m. $39.50. TF.
Architects
Wednesday, Feb. 28. With Stick to Your Guns and Counterpart. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. Doors, 7 p.m. $20. TF.
Theory of a Deadman
Thursday, March 1. At Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr. 8 p.m. $39 - $49. TM.
Five Alarm Funk
Friday, March 2. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. Free before 10:30 p.m. with RSVP. showpass.com.
Bahamas
Saturday, March 3. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. Doors, 7 p.m. $35. TF. The Band That Fell to Earth: A David Bowie Odyssey Monday, March 12. At Stage West Theatre, 727 42nd Ave. S.E. 6 p.m. $109.20. 403-2436652, stagewestcalgary.com.
Nelly
Tuesday, March 13. At Cowboys Dance Hall, 421 12th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. $50 - $100. showpass.com.
Randy Bachman
Monday, March 19. At Bella Concert Hall, MRU. 8 p.m. $30 - $85.
Motionless in White
Tuesday, March 20. With Every Time I Die, Chelsea Grin, and Ice Nine Kills. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. Doors, 6 p.m. $28. TF.
Fleetwood Mac—Rumours
Thursday, March 22. Performed by Classic Albums Live. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m. $35 - $65.
NF
Friday, March 23. At MacEwan Ballroom, U of C. 7 p.m. $29.50 - $99.50. TF.
Our Lady Peace and Matthew Good
Friday, March 23. At Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr. 7:30 p.m. $60.50 - $300. TM.
Lights
Tuesday, March 27. With Dear Rouge and DCF. At MacEwan Hall, U of C. 7 p.m. $35 - $185. TF.
Harlequin and Lee Aaron
Thursday, March 29. At Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr. 8 p.m. $39 - $49. TM.
Protest the Hero
Friday, March 30. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. Doors, 8 p.m. $25. TF.
Alvvays
Saturday, March 31. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. 8 p.m. $20. TM.
Ministry
Sunday, April 1. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. Doors, 7 p.m. $40. ticketweb.ca.
Steve Miller Band with Peter Frampton
Friday, April 20. At Scotiabank Saddledome. 7:30 p.m. $39.50 - $500. TM. That’s my Jam: Adele to Pharrell Saturday, April 21. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $25 - $85. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
MGMT
Wednesday, May 9. At Big Four Building, Stampede Park. Doors, 7 p.m. TM.
A Tribute to Elvis Presley
Monday, May 21 and Tuesday, May 22. At Stage West Theatre, 727 42nd Ave. S.E. 6 p.m. $109.20. 403-243-6652, stagewestcalgary.com.
Weird Al Yankovic
Thursday, May 31. With Emo Philips. At Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr. 8 p.m. $49 - $349. TM.
Owen Pallett in Concert
Saturday, June 23. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra in partnership with Sled Island. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $25 - $85. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Pink 4reud: A Tribute to Pink Floyd
Monday, July 16. At Stage West Theatre, 727 42nd Ave. S.E. 6 p.m. $109.20. 403-243-6652, stagewestcalgary.com.
The Everly Brothers Experience
Monday, Sept. 24 and Tuesday, Sept. 25. Featuring The Zmed Brothers. At Stage West Theatre, 727 42nd Ave. S.E. 6 p.m. $109.20. 403-243-6652, stagewestcalgary.com.
folk, roots + country fri feb 2 James Barker Band
With Meghan Patrick and JoJo Mason. At Cowboys Dance Hall, 421 12th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. $24.99. showpass.com.
Stephen Fearing Trio with Oh Susanna
Presented by Fish Creek Concerts. At River Park Church, 3818 14A St. S.W. 7:30 p.m. $25 - $30. 403-244-2912, fishcreekconcerts.com.
sat feb 3 John Wort Hannam
Presented by Saturday Night Special. At Braeside Community Centre, 11024 Braeside Dr. S.W. 7 p.m. $25. 403-271-3719, saturdaynightspecial.ca.
mon feb 5 Old Dominion
With The Washboard Union and Cold Creek Country. At Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr. 7:30 p.m. $59.50 - $189. TM.
tue feb 6
Portugal, The Man With Hollerado. All ages. At MacEwan Hall, U of C. Doors, 7 p.m. $45. TF.
upcoming James Keelaghan
Friday, Feb. 9. Presented by Calgary Folk Club. At Dalhousie Community Centre, 5432 Dalhart Rd. N.W. Doors, 7 p.m. $25 - $28. 403-286-5651, calgaryfolkclub.com.
Irish Mythen
Friday, Feb. 9. Presented by The Strathmore Musical Arts Society. Tickets include dinner and the concert. At Strathmore Golf Course, 80 Wheatland Tr.. Strathmore. Cocktails, 6 p.m.; dinner, 7 p.m.; show, 8 p.m. $35. strathmorearts. com.
The Northern Pikes
Saturday, Feb. 10. At Studio Bell, 850 4th St. S.E. Doors, 7 p.m. $30. studiobell.ca.
Over The Moon
Saturday, Feb. 10. Presented by Bragg Creek Performing Arts. At Redwood House, 1 Manyhorses Dr., Redwood Meadows. 7 p.m. $28 - $30. 1-888-6559090, braggcreekperformingarts.com.
Block Heater
Thursday, Feb. 15 to Saturday, Feb. 17. With Leeroy Stagger, Kalle Mattson, Foonyap, Delhi 2 Dublin, Justin Townes, Earle, Lab Coast, The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer, Iris Dement, Steve Poltz, Lucette and more. Various venues. Three-day wristband, $85. TF.
Northern Cree
Thursday, Feb. 15. Part of the Alberta Spotlight series. At Studio Bell, 850 4th St. S.E. Doors, 7:30 p.m. $20. studiobell.ca.
Ben Miller and Anita MacDonald
Friday, Feb. 16. Presented by Rocky Mountain Folk Club.
At Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Association, 1320 5th Ave. N.W. Doors, 7:30 p.m. $20. 403-2834525, rockyfolkclub.tripod.com.
John Wort Hannam
Saturday, Feb. 17. Presented by Gallery House Concerts Society. At private residence. 7 p.m. $25. galleryhouseconcerts.com.
Whitney Rose & Kara Grainger
Saturday, Feb. 17. Presented by Stampede City Sessions. At Webber Academy Performing Arts Centre, 1515 93rd St. S.W. Doors, 6 p.m. $25. stampedecitysessions.com.
Hank Williams Live—1952
Wednesday, Feb. 21. Starring Joe Matheson. At Bert Church Theatre, 1000 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie. 7:30 p.m. $33. 403-9488824, thebertchurchtheatre.com.
James Hill and Anne Janelle
Friday, Feb. 23. Presented by Calgary Folk Club. At Dalhousie Community Centre, 5432 Dalhart Rd. N.W. Doors, 7 p.m. $25. 403-286-5651, calgaryfolkclub.com.
Big Little Lions
Saturday, Feb. 24. Presented by Bow Valley Music Club. Helen Austin and Paul Otten present their new album, Alive and Well. At Strathcona Community Centre, 277 Strathcona Dr. S.W. Doors, 7 p.m. $31. 403-287-2299, bowvalleymusicclub.org.
Doc Walker
Saturday, Feb. 24. At Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 11500 35th St. S.E. 9 p.m. $42 - $52.50. TF.
James Hill and Anne Jenelle
Saturday, Feb. 24. Presented by Saturday Night Special. At Braeside Community Centre, 11024 Braeside Dr. S.W. 7 p.m. $25. 403-271-3719, saturdaynightspecial.ca.
Lion Bear Fox and Big Little Lions
Saturday, Feb. 24. Presented by Bow Valley Music Club. At Strathcona Community Centre, 277 Strathcona Dr. S.W. Doors, 7 p.m. $31. 403-287-2299, bowvalleymusicclub.org.
The Jim Cuddy Band
Thursday, March 1. At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 8 p.m. $39.50 - $400. TM.
Valdy
Saturday, Feb. 24. Presented by Nickelodeon Music Club. At Crescent Heights Community Hall, 1101 2nd St. N.W. Doors, 7 p.m. 403-284-4384, thenick.ca.
Brantley Gilbert
Thursday, March 8. With Tim Hicks and Josh Phillips. At Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr. 7 p.m. $49.50 - $349.50. TM.
Dwight Yoakam
Thursday, March 8. With Brandy Clark. At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 7:30 p.m. $40 - $104. TM.
Lila Downs
Thursday, March 8. Part of Arts Commons Presents’ BD&P World Music series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m. $35 - $85.
Alan Doyle
Friday, March 9. At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 8 p.m. Starting at $29.50. TM.
Johnny Reid
Saturday, March 10. At Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr. 7 p.m. $59 - $79. TM.
Rae Spoon with F&M
Thursday, March 15. Part of the Alberta Spotlight series. At Studio Bell, 850 4th St. S.E. Doors, 7:30 p.m. $15. studiobell.ca.
The Arrogant Worms
Monday, March 19. At Festival Hall, 1215 10th Ave. S.E. Doors, 7 p.m. $35. TF.
Fred Penner
Saturday, March 24. Presented by Bragg Creek Performing Arts. At Bragg Creek Community Centre, 23 White Ave., Bragg Creek. 1:30-3 p.m. $14 - $24. 1-888-655-9090, braggcreekperformingarts.com.
Laila Biali
Saturday, March 24. Presented by Bragg Creek Performing Arts. At Bragg Creek Community Centre, 23 White Ave., Bragg Creek 7 p.m. $28 - $30. 1-888-655-9090, braggcreekperformingarts.com.
Prairie Mountain Fiddlers
Saturday, April 7. At The Bert Church Live Theatre, 1000 East Lake Blvd. N.E., Airdrie. 2:30 p.m. $16. 403-948-8824, thebertchurchtheatre.com.
Che Malambo
Tuesday, April 10. Part of Arts Commons Presents’ BD&P World Music series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m. $35 - $85.
Lindi Ortega
Thursday, April 12. At Festival Hall, 1215 10th Ave. S.E. Doors, 7 p.m. $25. TF.
John McDermott
Sunday, April 29. At The Bert Church Live Theatre, 1000 East Lake Blvd. N.E., Airdrie. 2 p.m. $35. 403-948-8824, thebertchurchtheatre.com.
Jill Barber & Matthew Barber
Saturday, May 5. Presented by Bragg Creek Performing Arts. With opener Martin Kerr. At Bragg Creek Community Centre, 23 White Ave., Bragg Creek. 7 p.m. $40 - $42. 1-888-655-9090, braggcreekperformingarts.com.
blues, jazz + big band sat feb 3
Prime Time Big Band Brunch Every second Saturday. At Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 9th Ave. S.E. Doors, noon; show, 2-4 p.m. $17 - $24. Reservations recommended at 403-269-5581. primetimebigband.com.
wed feb 7 The Streamline Quartet
Part of the Cliff Bungalow-Mission jazz series. At Cliff BungalowMisson Community Association, 2201 Cliff St. S.W. 8 p.m. $15. janmuldersounds.com.
upcoming Charlie Parker with Strings
Saturday, Feb. 10. Presented by JazzYYC as part of its Illumin8 Series. Featuring PJ Perry with orchestra conducted by Tommy Banks. At Bella Concert Hall, MRU. 8 p.m. $30 - $75. jazzyyc.com.
The Art of Romance/The Art of Soul
Sunday, Feb. 11. Presented by Calgary Jazz Orchestra. At River Park Church, 3818 14A St. S.W. 7 p.m. $21. 403-239-8545, calgaryjazzorchestra.com.
Stacey Kent
Thursday, Feb. 22. Part of Arts Commons Presents’ TD Jazz series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m. $35 - $85.
Roy Book Binder
Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3. Part of Arts Commons Presents’ PCL Blues series. At Engineered Air Theatre, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $43 - $63.
Ellen Doty Come Fall Album Release
Saturday, March 3. At Bella Concert Hall, MRU. 7:30 p.m. $35. 403-440-6111, ellendoty.com.
Sandro Dominelli Trio
Saturday, March 10. Presented by JazzYYC as part of its Illumin8
series. Featuring Chris Tarry and Rez Abbasi. At Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, 111 12th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. $30. jazzyyc.com.
Badbadnotgood
Thursday, April 5. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. Doors, 8 p.m. thisisblueprint.com.
Judy Niemack Quartet
Saturday, April 7. Presented by JazzYYC as part of its Illumin8 series. At Festival Hall, 1215 10th Ave. S.E. 8 p.m. $30. jazzyyc.com.
Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton
Thursday, April 26. Part of Arts Commons Presents’ TD Jazz series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m. $35 - $85.
Piotr Lemanczyk Trio
Friday, May 11. Presented by JazzYYC as part of its Illumin8 series. Featuring Walter Smith III. At Polish Canadian Cultural Centre, 3015 15th St. N.E. 8 p.m. $30. jazzyyc.com.
Toronzo Cannon
Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12. Part of Arts Commons Presents’ PCL Blues series. At Engineered Air Theatre, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $43 - $63.
If It Ain’t Got That Swing!
Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of its Pops series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $25 - $85. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
A Tribute to Country Icons
Monday, Aug. 13 and Tuesday, Aug. 14. Tribute to Alan Jackson, Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard. At Stage West Theatre, 727 42nd Ave. S.E. 6 p.m. $109.20. 403-243-6652, stagewestcalgary.com.
classical, choral + opera sat feb 3 Winter Choral Concert
Presented by Westwinds Music Society. At McDougall United Church, 8516 Athabasca St. S.E. 7 p.m. $10 - $15; children 12 and under, free. westwindsmusic.org.
sat feb 3 + wed feb 7 Eugene Onegin
Additional date Friday, Feb. 9. Presented by Calgary Opera. Tatyana is introduced to the Onegin and falls in love. He coldly rejects her. His choice to flirt with Olga, fiancée of his friend Lensky, results in a heart-stopping duel between the two. Years later, Onegin realizes he loves Tatyana, however it is too late. At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 7:30 p.m. $27 - $164. 403-262-7286, calgaryopera.com.
sun feb 4 Carla Bagley Performing Arts Studio
Opera, musical theatre scenes and solos. At Faith Lutheran Church, 1903 19th Ave. N.W. 4-5:30 p.m. $18. fina@telus.net.
Tyrannosaurus Sue: A Cretaceous Concerto Presented by Calgary Pro Musica as part of the Talmon Hertz Legacy Series. At Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Rozsa Centre, U of C. 1-3:30 p.m. $12 - $15. 430-2448277, calgarypromusica.ca.
ongoing ProArts at Noon
Wednesday: Dmitry Nesterov, piano, and Olga Kotova, violin. At Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, 604 1st St. S.E. 12:10-12:50 p.m. Free. 403-269-1904, proartssociety.ca.
upcoming Beijing Guitar Duo
Saturday, Feb. 10. At Knox Presbyterian Church, 3704 37th St. S.W. 8 p.m. $20 - $30. classicalguitarsocietyofcalgary.com.
Building Sacred Bridges
Saturday, Feb. 10 and Sunday, Feb. 11. Interfaith musical experience in support of Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta. Saturday at Knox United Church, 506 4th St. S.W.; Sunday at Beth Tzedec Synagogue, 1325 Glenmore Tr. S.W. 7 p.m. Suggested donation of $20 per seat. habitatsouthernab.ca/bsb.
Rolston Quartet
Saturday, Feb. 10. Presented by Calgary Pro Musica as part of its Horizons Series. At Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Rozsa Centre, U of C. 8 p.m. $30 - $40. 430-244-8277, calgarypromusica.ca.
Faded Memories: Songs for Ghosts and for Those Now Gone
Sunday, Feb. 11. Presented by Mountain View Connection. 7:30 p.m. At Christ Church Elbow Park, 3602 8th St. S.W. 7:30 p.m. $30 - $40. 403-828-0825, mountainviewfestival.com.
Festival da Musica
Sunday, Feb. 11. Presented by Calgary Civic Symphony. Featuring the University of Calgary String Quartet. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. Pre-show chat, 1:45 p.m.; show, 2:30 p.m. $24 - $30; children six and under, free. 403-6705430, calgarycivicsymphony.ca.
An Afternoon Of Chamber Music
Sunday, Feb. 11. Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra cellist Tom Mirhady plays music by Vivaldi, Henderson and Chopin, along with Brahms’ Piano Trio in B major, with the Springbank Trio (violinist Laurie Syer, cellist Tom Mirhady and pianist Jamie Syer), and pianist Jane Perry. At Unitarian Church of Calgary, 1703 1st St. N.W. 3-5 p.m. $20 - $25. 403-276-2436, unitarianscalgary.org.
Triptych
Sunday, Feb. 11. Works by Canadian composer Elizabeth Knudson. Presented by Kensington Sinfonia. At Hope Lutheran Church, 3527 Boulton Rd. N.W. 3 p.m. $20 - $25. 403-451-8287, kensingtonsinfonia.ca.
Romantic Rachmaninoff with Luca Buratto
Friday, Feb. 16 and Saturday, Feb. 17. Presented by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of its Showcase series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $20 - $80. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Thursday, Feb. 22 to Sunday, Feb. 25. Presented by Cowtown Opera. Ignoring everything she was told about stranger danger, Alice follows a talking rabbit into Wonderland and ends up on a zany adventure. At Mamdani Opera Centre, 1315 7th St. S.. 7:30 p.m.; weekend matinees, 2:30 p.m. $20 - $30; child five and under, free. cowtownoperacompany.com.
Bach to the Future
Sunday, Feb. 25. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of its Symphony Sundays for Kids series and the True North Festival. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. Instrument zoo, 2 p.m.; concert, 3 p.m. $24 - $35. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Leap of Faith
Sunday, Feb. 25. Presented by Luminous Voices. With Sara Hahn, flute, and Sarah Gieck, flute. At Bella Concert Hall, MRU. 3 p.m. $25 - $35. 587-889-8370, luminousvoices.ca.
Time For Three
Wednesday, Feb. 28. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m. $45. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff
Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of its Masterworks series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $20 - $80. 403-5710849, calgaryphil.com.
Diana Cohen in Concert
Thursday, March 9. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of its Rush Hour series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 6:30 p.m. $25 - $35. 403-571-0849, artscommons.ca.
Tchaikovsky & Saint-Saëns with Diana Cohen
Saturday, March 10. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of its Discovery series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $20 - $80. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Weiss-Kaplan-Stumpf Trio
Sunday, March 11 and Monday, March 12. Presented by Calgary Pro Musica as part of its Masters Series. At Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Rozsa Centre, U of C. Sunday, 7 p.m.; Monday, 8 p.m. $35 - $45. 430-244-8277, calgarypromusica.ca.
Natalie MacMaster with Orchestra
Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $25 - $85. 403571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Fabio Zanon
Saturday, March 17. At Knox Presbyterian Church, 3704 37th St. S.W. 8 p.m. $20 - $30. classicalguitarsocietyofcalgary.com.
Symphonic Masterworks III Sunday, March 18. Presented by Calgary Wind Symphony. With special guests Adam Zinatelli and Miranda Canonico, trumpets. At Rozsa Centre, U of C. 2:30 p.m. $15 - $20; child five and under, free. 403-214-7571, calgarywindsymphony.com.
Brahms, Mendelssohn and Schumann
Friday, March 23 and Saturday, March 24. Presented by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of its Showcase series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $20 - $80. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
J.S. Bach—The Six Motets
Sunday, March 25. Presented by Calgary Bach Society. At Knox United Church, 506 4th St. S.W. 3 p.m. $20. calgarybachsociety.com.
Roby Lakatos in Concert
Thursday, April 5. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $20 - $80. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
My Favourite Things! Celebrating the Music of Julie Andrews
Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of its Pops series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $25 - $85. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Xavier Jara
Saturday, April 7. At Knox Presbyterian Church, 3704 37th St. S.W. 8 p.m. $20 - $30. classicalguitarsocietyofcalgary.com.
Third Coast Percussion
Sunday, April 8. Presented by Calgary Pro Musica as part of its Horizons Series. At Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Rozsa Centre, U of C. 8 p.m. $30 - $40. 430-244-8277, calgarypromusica.ca.
Tosca
Saturday, April 14; Wednesday, April 18; and Friday, April 20. Presented by Calgary Opera. Escape into this love triangle as Tosca, a famous opera singer, becomes the object of affection of two men, Scarpia, the Chief of Police and her true love, Cavardossi, a famous painter. At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 7:30 p.m. $27 - $164. 403-262-7286, calgaryopera.com.
Stars and Stripes
Sunday, April 15. Presented by Calgary Civic Symphony. Featuring the University of Calgary String Quartet. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. Pre-show chat, 1:45 p.m.; show, 2:30 p.m. $24 - $30; children six and under, free. 403-6705430, calgarycivicsymphony.ca.
Calgary Performing Arts Festival
Monday, April 23 to Saturday, May 12. Calgary’s premier amateur performing arts festival featuring everything from music to spoken word. Various venues at Mount Royal University campus. 403-283-6009, cpafestival.ca.
The Great Human Odyssey
Thursday, April 27. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of its Rush Hour series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 6:30 p.m. $25 - $35. 403-571-0849, artscommons.ca.
The Great Human Odyssey
Saturday, April 28. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of its Discovery series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $20 - $80. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Dover and Pacifica String Quartets
Sunday, April 29 and Monday, April 30. Presented by Calgary Pro Musica as part of its Masters Series. At EckhardtGramatté Hall, Rozsa Centre, U of C. Sunday, 7 p.m.; Monday, 8 p.m. $35 - $45. 430-244-8277, calgarypromusica.ca.
The Great Human Odyssey
Sunday, April 29. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of its Symphony Sundays for Kids series and the True North Festival. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. Instrument zoo, 2 p.m.; concert, 3 p.m. $24 - $35. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Fandango: Sizzling Flamenco
Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of its Pops series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $25 - $85. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
A Tale of Two Cities
Sunday, May 6. Presented by Calgary Renaissance Singers & Players. A tour of Mantua and London. At St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 1121 14th Ave. S.W. Preconcert talk, 2:30 p.m.; concert, 3 p.m. renaissance-singers.com.
Dick Matthews Young Artists Development Program Debut Concert
Monday, May 7. Presented by Calgary Pro Musica. At Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Rozsa Centre, U of C. 8 p.m. $10. 430-244-8277, calgarypromusica.ca.
Fauré Requiem: Luminous Voices & The Calgary Philharmonic Chorus
Wednesday, May 9. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m. $45. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Mozart & Bruckner
Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of its Masterworks series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $20 - $80. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
CGSC Showcase Concert
Saturday, May 12. At Knox Presbyterian Church, 3704 37th St. S.W. 8 p.m. $20 - $30. classicalguitarsocietyofcalgary.com.
Infinitus
Thursday, May 17. At The Bert Church Live Theatre, 1 000 East Lake Blvd. N.E., Airdrie. 7:30 p.m. $24. 403-948-8824, thebertchurchtheatre.com.
Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone In Concert
Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 7:30 p.m. $25 - $101. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Bach@Knox Festival
Thursday, May 24 to Saturday, May 26. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Performances include Bach & Telemann (May 24), Neil Cockburn Plays Bach Organ Classics (May 25), and Bach & Handel: Brandenburg II & Water Music (May 26). At Knox United Church, 506 4th St. S.W. 7:30 p.m. $45 per show. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Figaro’s Wedding
Thursday, May 31 to Sunday, June 3. Presented by Cowtown Opera. Fresh English adaptation of Mozart’s hilarious tale of love and marriage. At Mamdani Opera Centre, 1315 7th St. S.W. Thursday to Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. $30 - $42. cowtownoperacompany.com.
Take Flight: The Firebird and Cantus Arcticus
Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2. Presented by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of its Showcase series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $20 - $80. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Wall-To-Wall Percussion
Sunday, June 3. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of its Symphony Sundays for Kids series and the True North Festival. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. Instrument zoo, 2 p.m.; concert, 3 p.m. $24 - $35. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Rising Stars
Sunday, June 10. Featuring winners of the 2018 Calgary Concerto Competition. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. Preshow chat, 1:45 p.m.; show, 2:30 p.m. $24 - $30; children six and under, free. 403-670-5430, calgarycivicsymphony.ca.
Ode to Joy
Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $20 - $80. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
Johnny in June!
Sunday, June 17. Presented by Calgary Wind Symphony. With special guest Johnny Summers. At Rozsa Centre, U of C. 2:30 p.m. $15 - $20; child five and under, free. 403-214-7571, calgarywindsymphony.com.
Los Angeles Zimriyah Chorale and Spiritus Chamber Choir
Tuesday, June 19. Presented by Calgary Renaissance Singers & Players. Music by Jewish composers. At Beth Tzedec Synagogue, 1325 Glenmore Tr. S.W. 7:30 p.m. renaissance-singers.com.
Pops in the Park
Wednesday, June 20 and Thursday, June 21. Presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. At Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. 6:30 p.m. $30 - $70. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com.
CLUBS pop, rock + dance fri feb 2 to thur feb 8 Broken City
Friday: Disco Love Bday Edition— Vanilladisco, Esette, Applebaum, Mollyfi. Saturdays: Dub & Grub & Dub with Chef Ouda, 3-8 p.m.; Natural Selection Hip Hop, 9 p.m. Wednesday: Rockin’ 4 Dollars Turns 3. Thursday: DJ Boring, DJ Dine & Dash, Topology, Shannon Hart, Jack Ryan. 613 11th Ave. S.W. 403-262-9976, brokencity.ca.
Cafe Koi
Tuesdays: Singer-Songwriter Open Mic. 1011 1st St. S.W. 403-2061564, cafekoi.com.
Commonwealth Bar & Stage
Fridays: World Famous with Disoriental and Yung Nino. Saturdays: Modern Vintage with Ivan Rankic, DJ Heebz and Roy LT. Wednesdays: What A Time with Teddy Celebration. 733 10th Ave. S.W. commonwealthbar.ca.
Cravings Market Restaurant
Wednesdays: Wednesday Night Music Club with Gil Tougas. 7207 Fairmount Dr. S.E. 403-252-2083, cravingsmarketrestaurant.com.
Dickens Pub
Friday: High Kicks, As Above, All Hands on Jane, Less Miserable. Saturday: Burning Effigy. 1000 9th Ave. S.W. 403-2337550, dickenspub.ca.
Distortion
Friday: We Are Onesie—K+lab, Average-Gypsy, Nada Deva, Kali Yuga & The Genessa Project. Saturday: Kataplexis, Wormwitch, Slumlord, Feeding, Sicks. Thursday: Punk vs. Metal. 3828 Macleod Tr. S. 403-475-0860, facebook.com/distortioncalgary.
The Dog and Duck Pub
Saturdays: Open Jam hosted by WFSB’s Sean Stewart. 5340 2nd St. S.W. 403-253-2489, thedogduckpub.ca.
Elbow River Casino
Friday and Saturday: Rock Bottom. 218 18th Ave. S.E. 403-289-8880, elbowrivercasino.com.
Fionn MacCool’s
Wednesdays: Staggered Pints. 255 Barclay Parade S.W. 403-517-6699.
The Gateway
Thursday: Romes. At Campus Centre, SAIT, 1301 16th Ave. N.W. 403-284-8760, gatewaycalgary.ca.
Good Earth Coffeehouse
Fridays: Open mic hosted by Home. 1502 11th St. S.W. 403-2289543, goodearthcoffeehouse.com.
Habitat Living Sound
Friday: Noir—Rusty Meeks, Jared Andres, Juicy Jamey, TKL, Lenza. Saturday: Second City, Mikey Da Roza, Chris La Pietra. Thursday: Low Frequency—Woofax, Divizion, BB Mars, Organicstatic, Grawlix. 1217 1st St. S.W. 403-263-5447, habitatlivingsound.com.
The Hifi Club
Fridays: Hundred% with Yung Nino. Saturday: Humans, Melted Mirror, TKL, Jack Ryan. Sundays: Sunday Skool with DJ Rice. 219 10th Ave. S.W. 403-263-5222, hificlub.ca.
Jimmy’s Nightclub
Fridays: Fiya Fridays with DJ Newboy and guests. Saturdays: Sin Saturdays with DJ Gemini. 1316 33rd St. N.E. 403-863-0573, jbar.ca.
Juliet’s Castle
Saturdays: Thomas T. & guests open jam, 3-7 p.m. 440 16th Ave. N.E. 403-276-2866, julietscastle.com.
Marquee Beer Market & Stage
Friday: Laidback Luke. 4630 Macleod Tr. S. 403-2872500, marqueecalgary.com.
Model Citizen
Fridays: Kinfolk DeeJays. 308 17th Ave. S.W. modelmilk.ca.
Morgan’s on 17th
Saturdays: Afternoon jam with The Rustic Brothers, 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays: BrokenToyz. Thursdays: Acoustic showcase with Baz & Nix. 1324 17th Ave. S.W. 403-2441332, morganspubcalgary.com.
Murrieta’s
Friday and Saturday: Powerhouse. 200, 808 1st St. S.W. 403-269-7707.
The Nash Off Cut Bar
Thursdays: Live Music Thursdays. 925 11th St. S.E. 403-984-3365, thenashyyc.com.
Nite Owl
Friday: Junk, J-Reds. Saturday: Get Wild for Wilson’s—The Static Shift, Landos, Jed Shum, Brayden Lowe, downstairs; Abstrakt Sonance, ColtCuts, Skradley, Causen Treble, Krucial, upstairs. Wednesday: Humpday House Party. Thursday: Blue Moon Marquee, Rotary Park, Mike Watson. 213 10th Ave. S.W. 403-719-8145, niteowlyyc.com.
The Palomino
Friday: Parkland, Dark Time, Lisa Anderson. Saturday: Snake River, Old Apartments, Samantha Savage Smith. 109 7th Ave. S.W. 403-532-1911, thepalomino.ca.
The Riverstone Pub
Friday and Saturday: Shakehouse. 773 Northmount Dr. N.W. 403-509-1560.
Royal Canadian Legion 264
Friday and Saturday: Joel Spire. 1918 Kensington Rd. N.W. 403-283-5264.
Spot Pub and Grill
Saturdays: Open mic jam hosted by Scott Fooks and Den Davies. 4408 17th Ave. S.E. 403-272-8701.
The Tipsy Pig
Friday and Saturday: Static. 405, 8120 Beddington Blvd. N.W. 403-295-7744, tipsypigpub.com.
Vintage Chophouse and Tavern
Friday and Saturday: JG and the District. 320 11th Ave. S.W. 403-262-7262.
folk, roots + country fri feb 2 to thur feb 8 Big Al’s Bar
Friday and Saturday: Robert Gosse. Saturdays, 4 p.m., and Thursdays, 8 p.m.: Country jam with Bobby Gosse. 1915 31st St. S.E. 403-2723477, bigalsbargrill.ca.
County Line Saloon
Friday and Saturday: Chris LeBlanc. Wednesdays: Rednecks & Rockstars jam. 1825 50th St. S.E. 403-2729881, countylinesaloon.ca.
The Ironwood Stage and Grill
Friday: Bacon, Beer & Blues Contest. Saturday: Penguins on
Broadway. Sunday: Bow Valley Fundraiser, 2 p.m.; Todd Hughes Presents, 7 p.m. Monday: Wil. Tuesday: Randy McAllister. Wednesdays: Open mic. Thursday: Wil. 1229 9th Ave. S.E. 403-269-5581, ironwoodstage.ca.
Mikey’s Juke Joint
Saturday: Michelle and the Mercenaries. Sundays: Sit Back Jam with Tom Phillips, 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays: Open mic with Brooke Wylie and Jay Bowcott. Thursdays: Groove Theory Musician’s Jam. 1901 10th Ave. S.W. 403-245-8833, mikeysjukejoint.com.
Mikey’s on 12th
Mondays: Rotary Park Jam. Thursdays: 3 Finger Shot East Coast Takeover. 918 12th Ave. S.W. 403-452-8060.
Oak Tree Tavern
Sundays: Traditional Irish Music Session, 4 p.m. 124 10th St. N.W. 403-270-3347, oaktreetavern.ca.
Ranchman’s
Saturdays: Ranchman’s Saturday Afternoon Jam with Jordan Shingoose, 4:30-8:30 p.m. 9615 Macleod Tr. S. 403-253-1100, ranchmans.com.
Ship & Anchor Pub
Saturday: Open stage jam with Todd Stewart and Ken Stead, 2-6 p.m. 534 17th Ave. S.W. 403-245-3333, shipandanchor.com.
jazz + blues fri feb 2 to thur feb 8 Betty Lou’s Library
Tuesdays: Tuesday Night Jazz with Mark DeJong, Jeff Sulima, Steve Fletcher and Steve Shepard. 908 17th Ave. S.W. 403-454-4774, bettylouslibrary.com.
The Blues Can
Friday and Saturday: Russell Jackson. Saturdays: Tim Williams Blues Jam, 3-7 p.m. Sundays: Bill Dowey & The Heavenly Blues Band Open Jam, 3-7 p.m.; Gary Martin’s Chicago Blues Jam, 8 p.m. Monday: Static Shift youth jam.Tuesdays: FATS Tuesday Open Stage Jam hosted by Tom Phillips. Wednesday: Shadoplay, 5-7:30 p.m.; Jay Coda Walker & The Travails, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays: Tom Phillips & Tim Leacock Happy Hour, 5-7 p.m. 1429 9th Ave. S.E. 403-2622666, thebluescan.com.
Hexter’s Pub
Sundays: Motown Review and Dance Party hosted by Gary Martin, 3-7 p.m. 6404 Bowness Rd. N.W. 403-288-4403. hexterspub.com.
The Ironwood Stage and Grill
Saturday: Prime Time Big Band Brunch, 2 p.m. 1229 9th Ave. S.E. 403-269-5581, ironwoodstage.ca.
Junction
Wednesday: Robert Young and Michelle Gregoire. 628 8th Ave. S.W. 587-3546161, facebook.com/junctionyyc.
Mikey’s Juke Joint
Friday: Texas Flood. Saturdays: Bill Dowey’s Throwback Jam, 2-6 p.m. Mondays: Steve Pineo’s Blue Mondays with the Blue Monday Trio. Tuesdays: Tim Williams Solo Acoustic Blues. 1901 10th Ave. S.W. 403-245-8833, mikeysjukejoint.com.
Mikey’s on 12th
Friday: Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials. Saturdays: Mike Clark’s Famous Jam Session, 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays: Tuesday Blues Jam with Brent Wright. Wednesdays: Steve Pineo’s Trick Bag. 918 12th Ave. S.W. 403-452-8060, mikeyson12th.com.
out of town fri feb 2 to thur feb 8 The Stageline Saloon
Sundays: Acoustic jam session, 1-5 p.m. 304 1st St. W., Cochrane. 1-403-932-2442.
Strathmore Hotel
Fridays: Rodeo Miles hosts Open Jam. 135 3rd Ave., Strathmore. 1-403-934-3155.
THEATRE fri feb 2 Scotch on the Rocks
Presented by Pegasus Performances. Global warming means anthropologist Ann probes reports of three bodies sprung up from melting permafrost. Tickets include buffet meal. At Fort Calgary, 750 9th Ave. S.E. 6 p.m. $85. eventbrite.ca.
until sun feb 4 Downton Abbey Road
The Crawley family is abuzz with anticipation for Lady Mary’s birthday celebration, but everybody has a dark secret. Set to the music of the Beatles. At Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37th St. S.W. Wednesday to Saturday seatings, 6:156:45 p.m.; Sunday seatings, 5-5:20 p.m. $37.75 - $84.95. 403-249-7799, calgary.jubilations.ca.
Pure ’90s
Featuring the most memorable music of the decade “that still feels like yesterday.” Dinner theatre. At Stage West, 727 42nd Ave. S.E. Tuesday to Thursday, doors, 6 p.m.; Sunday and Wednesday, doors, 10:30 a.m. $75 - $114. 403-2436642, stagewestcalgary.com.
Sex with Strangers
Presented by Theatre Canmore. Intellect, sex and secret agendas clash in this tantalizing take on modern love in the digital age. At artsPlace, 950 8th Ave., Canmore. 7:30 p.m. $20. theatrecanmore.com.
mon feb 5 Silver Screen Scoundrels
Multimedia show by Brandon Isaak and Keith Picot that combines music, silent films and comedy. At The Bert Church Live Theatre, 1000 East Lake Blvd. N.E., Airdrie. 7:30 p.m. $25. 403-948-8824, thebertchurchtheatre.com.
ongoing A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody
Until Saturday, Feb. 10. Presented by Morpheus Theatre. On New Year’s Eve, a
man resolves to kill his wife within the next 12 months. At Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave. S.W. Wednesday to Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; weekend matinees, 2 p.m. $18 - $23. morpheustheatre.ca.
OCD
Until Saturday, Feb. 10. Presented by Ghost River Theatre. Solo show by Louise Casemore that examines the realities of mental illness in everyday sight. At West Village Theatre, 1007 10th Ave. S.W. 8 p.m.; matinee Feb. 3, 2 p.m. $15 - $25. ghostrivertheatre.com.
Stranger Soaps
Sundays. Presented by Dirty Laundry. Improvised live-action soap opera. In 1983, a small American town becomes the scene of strange happenings. At Lunchbox Theatre, 160 9th Ave. S.E. 7:30 p.m. $10 - $16. dirtylaundrycalgary.com.
Sunset Studios
Mondays. Presented by Dirty Laundry. Improvised live-action soap opera. Follow the lives on and off screen of the studio’s most famous actors as they try to make pictures in a troubled time. At Lunchbox Theatre, 160 9th Ave. S.E. 7:30 p.m. $10 - $16. dirtylaundrycalgary.com.
Twelfth Night
Until Saturday, Feb. 24. Presented by Theatre Calgary. As imagined by The Old Trout Puppet Workshop, this refreshing take on Shakespeare’s classic comedy will leave you rolling in the aisles. At Max Bell Theatre, Arts Commons. Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; weekend matinees, 2 p.m. $35 - $115. 403-2947447, theatrecalgary.com.
Undercover
Until Sunday, Feb. 11. Presented by Vertigo Mystery Theatre. Rebecca Northan, creator of
Blind Date, and her partners in improvisational crime are looking to recruit one intrepid audience member for an undercover ride into the criminal mind. At Vertigo Theatre Centre, 115 9th Ave. S.E. Tuesday to Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; weekend matinees, 2 p.m. $29 - $63. 403-221-3708, vertigotheatre.com.
upcoming Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Friday, Feb. 9 to Sunday, April 15. Comedic genius Ken Ludwig transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound of the Baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure. Dinner theatre. At Stage West, 727 42nd Ave. S.E. Tuesday to Thursday, doors, 6 p.m.; Sunday and Wednesday, doors, 10:30 a.m. $75 - $114. 403-2436642, stagewestcalgary.com.
Conduct
Friday, Feb. 9 to Saturday, Feb. 17. A hybrid performance/event inspired by the enigmatic life and career of Henry Cowell, one of the most influential American composers of the 20th century. At Reeve Theatre, U of C. Tuesday to Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. $16 - $21.
Orange is the New Pink
Friday, Feb. 9 to Sunday, April 15. A musical comedy that riffs on the hit TV show Orange is the New Black. At Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37th St. S.W. Wednesday to Saturday seatings, 6:15-6:45 p.m.; Sunday seatings, 5-5:20 p.m. $37.75 - $84.95. 403-249-7799, calgary.jubilations.ca.
The Just Acts Play Fest
Tuesday, Feb. 13 to Sunday, Feb. 18. Presented by Knox Theatre Collective and Urban Stories Theatre. Examining addictions. At Knox United Church, 506 4th St. S.W. Tuesday to Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30 p.m. $15 - $20. 403-831-0031, urbanstoriestheatre.org.
A Dicey Night in Sin City
Wednesday, Feb. 14. Presented by Theatre Canmore and Pop Up Productions. Find yourself entangled in a comedic murder mystery set in the seedy underbelly of Las Vegas, AB. This swanky night includes a three-course dinner from award-winning Pinky’s Diner and a live immersive performance. At Royal Canadian Legion Canmore, 834 7th St. Doors, 6 p.m.; dinner, 7 p.m. $50. 403-998-2806, theatrecanmore.com.
Ai Yah! Sweet & Sour Secrets
Monday, Feb. 19 to Saturday, March 10. Chinese-Canadian Jade Wong is caught between being true to herself and living up to her family’s cultural expectations. When her father invites a surprise guest to celebrate Chinese New Years, secrets are revealed and family bonds are tested. At Lunchbox Theatre, 160, 115 9th Ave. S.E. Tuesday to Saturday, noon; Thursday and Friday, 6 p.m. $21 - $26. 403-265-4292, lunchboxtheatre.com.
The Confession of Jeffrey Dahmer
Tuesday, Feb. 20 to Saturday, Feb. 24. Presented by Theatre Outré and Theatre Bsmt. One-man play based on the serial killers’ own words. 18-plus. At Birds & Stone Theatre, 1703 1st St. N.W. Tuesday and Thursday, 10 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. $15 - $20. theatrebsmt.ca.
Motown the Musical
Tuesday, Feb. 20 to Sunday, Feb. 25. The true American Dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many others. At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. Tuesday to Saturday, 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m.; additional show Sunday, 7:30 p.m. $35 - $130. TM.
My Fair Lady—The Punk Version by Productive Obsession
Thursday, Feb. 22 to Sunday, Feb. 25. Presented by Theatre Junction Grand as part of its Next Stage series. A 19-yearold ballerina becomes the subject of a bet between her boyfriend and the kingpin of the local punk scene, who claims he can corrupt her innocence and teach her to be a jaded but educated punk. At Theatre Junction Grand, 608 1st St. S.W. Thursday to Saturday, 8 p.m., $20; pay-what-you-can matinee Sunday, 2 p.m. 403-2052922, theatrejunction.com.
Constellations
Thursday, Feb. 27 to Saturday, March 17. Presented by Alberta Theatre Projects. Spellbinding love story about an unlikely romance between Roland, a beekeeper, and Marianne, a physicist. Unfolding in a series of parallel moments over the course of their relationship, the play explores the infinite trajectories that love can take to bring us together or pull us apart. At Martha Cohen Theatre, Arts Commons. Tuesday to Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; weekend matinees, 2 p.m. $26 - $75. 403-294-7402, atplive.com.
children’s theatre ongoing Sleeping Beauty
Until Sunday, Feb. 18. Presented by Loose Moose Theatre for Kids. At Loose Moose Theatre, 2nd Floor, Crossroads Market,