Events

JazzYYC Festival presents Raul Midón & Elysia Biro

Co-Headliners 
Raul Midón  Elysia Biro
Saturday June 27
7:30 p.m.
Studio Bell

Raul Midón, vocals, guitar

Elysia Biro, vocals & keyboards
James Meger, upright bass
Karl Dejong, drums

Two distinct voices in contemporary songwriting: Raul Midón’s solo set blends virtuosic guitar, soulful vocals, and jazz-inflected groove, while Elysia Biro’s trio pairs lyrical songwriting with piano-driven arrangements and a modern jazz sensibility.

Tickets $65
All Music Lovers 25 & Under $20

 

Mark Lettieri Group

Mark Lettieri Group 
Friday June 26, 7:30 p.m.
Studio Bell

Mark Lettieri, guitar
Jason “JT” Thomas, drums
Wes Stephenson, electric bass
Daniel Porter, keyboards

Tickets $65
All Music Lovers 25 & Under $20

A defining voice in modern groove, guitarist Mark Lettieri—of Snarky Puppy—brings a tightly honed mix of funk, jazz fusion, and R&B. With the Mark Lettieri Group, expect precise, groove-forward compositions and a band deeply attuned to feel, interplay, and momentum.

At the Edge of Place

At the Edge of Place is an online exhibition by Irish contemporary artist Anthony Carey, inspired by time spent in Alberta and the Canadian Rockies.

The paintings explore winter light, snow, mountain scale and the emotional memory of place. Rather than presenting literal views of Canada, the exhibition reflects on the feeling of standing within vast landscapes shaped by weather, distance and stillness.

The online exhibition includes a virtual gallery, exhibition catalogue and artist talk.

Something Borrowed, Something New

Enjoy the sparkling and soulful sounds of the all-star Calgary Brass Quintet as they bring together contemporary works written specifically for this instrumentation with arrangements of beloved works.  This concert will bring new perspectives to the music of Bach and Mendelssohn as well as contemporary directions from composers David Sampson and Reena Esmail. Witness the versatility of these instruments and the virtuosity of these players with this diverse program.

 

Film screening: nanekawâsis

Join the Royal Alberta Museum for a special screening of nanekawâsis, a documentary spanning four decades of Indigenous artist George Littlechild’s storied career. As a two-spirit person and ‘60s scoop survivor, Littlechild’s artwork draws from a unique perspective of pain, joy, and exemplary merit.

Please be advised: This film is rated PG and contains artistic representations of nudity.

Tickets $25 including admission to the Royal Alberta Museum galleries, or $10 for the film only.

Film Screening: Birth of a Family

Join the Royal Alberta Museum for a screening of Birth of a Family, four siblings, Betty Ann, Esther, Rosalie, and Ben, were among 20,000 Indigenous children in Canada taken from their families between 1955 and 1985 and placed in foster care or adopted by white families. As they uncover their shared past, they rebuild their connection and begin to form a family. Courtesy of the National Film Board of Canada. 
 
This film is recommended for visitors aged 14 and up.  
 

Drop-In Sketching: Indigenous History Month

June 18, 5:30-7:30 pm 

Drop-In Sketching: Indigenous History Month 

In honour of Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous People’s Day, this month’s Drop-in Sketching features animals paired with objects from our Indigenous collection. There will be a selection of special animals to sketch including a bison, grizzly bear, beaver, lynx, caribou, eagle, raven, and more!   

Drop-In Sketching is included with General Admission

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