Going Out

MUSIC

Festival, Music

Sledding Through The Years

Calgary’s week-long music celebration marks 20 years of evolution, reflecting on its origins and what makes it special.

Festival, Music

GROOVE FOR THE MASSES

JazzYYC Summer Festival brings local and international acts to venues across Calgary to celebrate the vibrant jazz community.

ARTS, Music, Opinion, Theatre

How We Create: The Stage

To perform on a stage is to be vulnerable and build community.

City, Festival, Music

HEAT, BEATS, AND BUDGETS

Calgary ReggaeFest is navigating rising costs and funding pressures while working to keep community-driven event alive.

Music, Things to do

Onstage in June

Calgary’s June music scene brings one-man punk chaos, Old Norse compositions, classic jazz ditties, and more live shows across the city.

Music, Scene and Overheard

Between Us: an intimate night with Arkells in Calgary

A night at The Palace Theatre and a chat with Max Kerman on connection, small venues, and nearly 20 years in.

VENUES

Venues

Semantics Cafe

Coffee, books, records, and a space for Calgary creatives.

Venues

Where Bass Lives

Inside Sub Rosa’s electronic underworld.

Venues

Bella Concert Hall

Live music lives in the heart of Mount Royal University.

Venues

THE ESTABLISHMENT

A brewery where music is shared, art is celebrated, and strangers become regulars.

Venues

Velet Bike Ski Cafe

Fusing European style with local community spirit.

Venues

A visit to Congress Coffee might trigger memories of those bygone days when hearing snippets about underground events on Calgary’s underground Radio Radio — or the old CJSW when it was still on cable — started your quest to show up somewhere on a frigid night that made you question if you should have been out on the icy roads, only to hear a resounding “Yes!” in your heart when you arrived and realized you found “your people.”

THEATRE

ARTS, Music, Opinion, Theatre

How We Create: The Stage

To perform on a stage is to be vulnerable and build community.

Opinion, Theatre

Getting “In” to Local Theatre

Calgary's theatre scene far more accessible than you think.

Interview, Theatre

Unfamiliar Places: Q&A with Matthew Mooney

From Glasgow to Calgary, Matthew Mooney is carving out his voice as an actor and poet.

Theatre

Where is Home? Next Door

FlyingTree’s double bill pairs two intimate stories of love, migration, and the search for belonging.

Theatre

Off Stage

As affordable performance space becomes harder to find in Calgary, theatre companies are adjusting how and where they perform.

Theatre, Things to do

Spring Theatre Guide

From classic stories like Hello, Dolly! to bold new work at Stage It Festival, Calgary’s smaller stages spring to life.

FILM

Film, Scene and Overheard

The Gift holds its pink carpet premiere at The Globe

This Alberta-made competition series follows 12 creatives vying for a $100,000 prize from an arts matron.

Film

Where Black Stories Thrive

The Calgary Black Film Festival elevates stories of identity, community and connection.

Film

Lights, Camera, Alberta

From mockumentaries to music docs, filmmakers are turning to Alberta to bring their ideas to the big screen.

Festival, Film

A Veteran’s Guide to CUFF

Make the most of your filmgoing experience with these hacks and tips for attending the Calgary Underground Film Festival.

Festival, Film

No Formula, Just Film

After 23 years, the Calgary Underground Film Festival’s personal touch feels fresh and welcoming

Festival, Film

2026 CUFF Picks

Not sure what to see? We’ve got you covered, with our own recommendations and suggestions straight from CUFF staff members themselves.

Film

Reel Talk

Three Calgary film podcasts that you need to check out.

Film

Movies Galore

From CUFF.Docs to the Mountain Film and Book Festival, round out 2025 with even more film festivals around (and just outside of) town.

Film, Things to do

Scene Picks at CIFF ’25

Overwhelmed by that lineup? Our editorial team has you covered.

Film, Music

Bif Naked Bares All

A Canadian punk-rock icon brings her new documentary to CIFF.

DANCE

Dance

Bodies of Wonder

How Fluid Fest is shaping a creative hub in Calgary.

Dance, Guides

The Scene’s Guide to Vogue: Walk the Walk

If you're interested in vogue, learn how you can take your moves to Calgary's catwalk, and some of the helpful terms used in the community.

Dance, Guides

The Scene’s Guide to Vogue: Calgary’s Runway

Calgary's vogue scene may be humble, but it has some icons in the making. Learn about the city's international and homegrown stars.

Dance, Guides

The Scene’s Guide to Vogue: A Brief History

Calgary may be better known for its boots than its ballrooms, but a new generation is voguing its way onto the scene.

Dance, News & Views, Theatre

End of Evergreen

A Calgary arts and culture institution is set to close it's doors after 34 years.

Dance

Facing Fears with Puppetry & Dance

Calgary movement artist Kaja Irwin channels her fear of snakes into an immersive dance/puppetry show, Fearsssome.

CHEAP DATES

Cheap Dates, Things to do

Cinematic Rendezvous: The “Falling In Love” Montage

From music festivals to fancy hot chocolate and roller skate rinks, here are just a few cinematic date ideas in Calgary this week.

Cheap Dates, Things to do

Cinematic Rendezvous: The Friendship Ritual

Hang with your bestie and go on a friends date this month in Calgary, from local plays to restaurants and spas!

Cheap Dates, Things to do

Cinematic Rendezvous: The Meet-Cute

Meet your newest friend, date, or love-interest in Calgary this month at local music festivals, food halls, and more!

Cheap Dates, Things to do

Talespin Trivia: Where Calgary Comes to Quiz

With trivia nights across Calgary spanning music, movie, and general knowledge, Talespin Trivia offers a night out to remember.

Cheap Dates

Let’s Do Lunch

Launch into lunch dates for a cheaper option for fine dining. It is not cheap to dine at the city’s top downtown restaurants, but it’s certainly cheaper if you go out for lunch instead of dinner.

Cheap Dates

Date Ideas for When You Are Rich in Love

Don’t let inflation kill your spark. Whether you’ve recently experienced your dream meet-cute or are trying to kindle an old flame, these 10 cheap date ideas nurture romance without breaking the bank.