Indie rock band Baby Jey made a return to this year’s Sled Island, performing on June 22 at Eighty-Eight Brewing Co. Now based in Brooklyn, Baby Jey are originally from Edmonton, but their ties to Calgary remain strong, as core member Jeremy Witten — who plays guitar and keyboard
Before The Fall Guy had even started, I began to have my misgivings. During a special intro for the movie, shot for IMAX audiences, Director David Leitch and star Ryan Gosling gave the audience some context, kind reminders of cinema etiquette and lighthearted banter. They discussed their mutual love for
Amidst the extensive showcases offered by Sled Island this year, The Gauntlet will be co-presenting with the festival on June 22. The showcase will include Canadian artists Thomas Thomas, cistern, Pearly Moon and Sea of Lettuce. Arriving near the end of the festival, this is the second the Gauntlet
On June 19, at Commonwealth bar and stage, the Gauntlet co-presented an array of talented hip-hop musicians. From the collaborative magic of Tea Fannie and the Collective to the magical vocals and stage presence of Planet Giza, the lineups had everyone engaged and wanting more. The lineup looked
Zayn Malik’s musical career has been marked with twists and turns, from his 2016 debut solo album Mind of Mine to his long and complex concept album Icarus Falls in 2018 to his third album Nobody is Listening released in 2021. With his latest album Room Under the Stairs,
Annual music festival Sled Island will be kicking into gear from June 19 to 23 with a jam-packed schedule of events and a lineup of 150 local and international artists. Among the diverse and exciting bands and artists headlining the festival, is the festival’s special programming of comedy,
Summer in Calgary means welcoming a variety of festivals that celebrate our local arts and culture scene, helping to pass the long days and warmer temperatures. With so many options to choose from, it can be overwhelming to narrow in on what festivals interest you, but this list collects a
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most famous comedies for a reason, combining interconnecting plots to weave together one coherent, enchanting and entertaining story. A widely performed favourite for years, the play made its way to Calgary’s The Shakespeare Company in collaboration with Hit &
Market Collective’s sixteenth pop-up artisan market will be at Contemporary Calgary from June 7-9 and June 14-16 and will feature an art installation, Quiet Cube, created by artist Bramble Lee Pryde. Tickets are $7 at the door with hours running from 5 p.m. to 9
While the Shakespeare Company recently presented A Midsummer’s Night Dream as the final show of its 25th season, it also announced its upcoming season, led by new Artistic Producer Richard Beaune. As a theatre company devoted to presenting works by Shakespeare and other classic and contemporary plays, the upcoming
