Disclaimer: A Streetcar Named Desire has depictions of domestic and sexual violence, as well as substance abuse; please approach this show with care and be mindful of the heavy subject matter. If any audience members require resources or help, Alberta Health Services provides resources for both addiction and mental health.
The National Music Centre (NMC) hosted a matinee called “If You Believe in Love” on Feb. 8 featuring Adetola “aloT of Poetry” Adedipe, LATISHA, Louis Brothers and many more for Black History Month, the annually observed commemorative month celebrating people of colour and their contributions to society. The event was
If dance is a language, then ballet is the kind that has historically carried certain exclusive expectations of what people speak it. Multi-ethnic ballet company Dance Theatre of Harlem has sought to fight against those expectations since it was first founded in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook.
A good kiss on television is the culmination of episodes of build-up, a pivotal moment for the plot or a record-breaking moment in television. These couples have those qualities in spades. Nick and Jess, New Girl (season 2, episode 15) Jake Johnson and Zooey Deschanel’s unparalleled chemistry
Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, better known as Bad Bunny, is one of the pioneers in the spread of Latin American reggaeton and trap in recent years. His talent and reach have resulted in numerous awards and records, including being featured on the list of the most streamed artists on Spotify
As the snow falls and the weather continues to cool down, Kerry Clarke and her team work to present Calgarians with an event to warm up downtown. Calgary Folk Fest’s 10th annual Block Heater will be held from Feb. 14-15, and Clarke has sat down with the Gauntlet
It is high time that lovers of cinematic and visual arts drop the misconception that opera is reserved for the aristocrat. I invite you to step away from any previous notions about this centuries old art form, and take in Calgary Opera’s Don Pasquale — the perfect introduction to opera
it's cold out is the perfect playlist to accompany this chilly winter season. Whether you're curling up by the fire or walking through frosty streets, this Gauntlet Mixtape Vol. 29 is the soundtrack for embracing the season's cool embrace. LEIGH: VOLUNTEER * “The Christmas Song”
As Calgary's population grows and diversifies, its cultural and music scene is expanding to reflect this dynamic shift. From concerts that attract hundreds of attendees to lively nightclub events, parties, fashion shows and summer festivals, Calgary is rapidly embracing African music culture, particularly the vibrant Afrobeats style. With
At the risk of making a terrible pun, Calgary’s winter festival Chinook Blast is always a blast. This year it’s taking place from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. One of Calgary’s largest festivals, this marks the fifth year anniversary of Chinook Blast. If the festival continues to
