Events

Music in the Manuscripts: A Night of Readings and Songs

December 18, 7 pm, Highlands United Church

Join us for an evening celebration of three NEW books that rock to the power of song.

From carols to opera to protest songs, Edmonton authors Janice MacDonald, Gail Sidonie Šobat, and Carissa Halton will share how music inspired their stories. Readings will be punctuated by music and singing (with special guests) in the sonorous sanctuary of Highlands United Church.

Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts' (ACUA) presents their annual Ukrainian Christmas Market, re-imagined this season as a Night Market, featuring art, crafts, food, gifts, and Ukrainian goods, all in time for the holiday shopping season. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. and close at 8:00 p.m in their Boutique and Gallery. All ACUA Members get early shopping access at 3:00 p.m. Drinks and food will be available for sale while you're shopping.

University of Alberta Press is holding an open house and reception to welcome Director and Publisher Darcy Cullen and Acquisitions Editor Kay Rollans. 

Wednesday, December 3
3 to 5 pm. Remarks at 4 pm 
Henderson Hall | 1-17 Rutherford Library South | University of Alberta
Everyone is welcome!

https://ualbertapress.ca/events/open-house-to-welcome-director-and-publisher-darcy-cullen-and-acquisitions-editor-kay-rollans/

A Special New Year's Eve Fundraiser with hors d'oeuvres, party favours, & bubbly.

$120

7:30 p.m. Doors
8:30 p.m. Program
8:40 p.m. Music
9:25 p.m. Program
9:30 p.m. Food
10:00 p.m. Music
12:00 a.m. Happy New Year!

Laurel Sadownik, alto sax, horns arranger
Brandy Lee Mac Lean, tenor sax, vocal
Liam Shearer, trumpet
Ethan Graves, trombone
Skyler Benoit-Jones, drums
Miguel Angel Priolo, congas, percussion
Ana Marin Boscan, vocal
Daniel Pena Quesada, bass
Remo Priolo, vocal, piano, music director

Get into the holiday spirit, Canadian-style, with the Calgary Wind Symphony!

Join us for a cozy, joy-filled afternoon packed with festive favourites, music by homegrown composers, and a sprinkle of northern magic. Featuring Ben Johnston-Urey on piano, this concert is perfect for families, friends, and anyone who loves the holidays.

calgarywindsymphony.com

The last show of year at Framed on Fifth celebrates the work of these artists in conjunction with Collector's Gallery in Inglewood.
Join us for the reception Friday November 28  from 6:30 to 9:00pm. The show runs from November 25 to December 20
A little of everything from portraiture, to abstract to metal creature constructions. The artists are Jean Pederson, Aaron Sidorenko, Brittney Tough, Cindy Delpart, Douglas Driediger,  David Harrison, Lori Lukasewich, Luke Lukasewich, and Verna Vogel.  

Bear Grease Shack Up For The Winter takes the beloved 1978 musical on an Indigenous joyride, now with a festive twist! This jaw-dropping, toe-tapping spectacle combines humour, fashion, and music with a burst of cultural flair that makes the classic story feel brand new. The Holiday Special adds lively Christmas surprises to the humour, electrifying dance numbers, and unforgettable tunes you know and love—along with Indigenous twists that celebrate culture and community.

Greenwood Singers invites you to "Home for the Holidays," a seasonal concert exploring how we find that feeling of home during the Christmas season. The program features music in a wide range of styles, from carols of the Levant and contemporary choral works to traditional Christmas songs and nostalgic favourites from the crooner era.

The 5th World Neuroscience, Neurology and Brain Disorders Summit (NeuroUCG2026) is a distinguished international hybrid conference committed to advancing the frontiers of neuroscience, neurology, and brain health. Scheduled to be held from January 14 to 16, 2026, in Dubai, UAE, and online, the summit aims to unite researchers, clinicians, industry experts, mental health professionals, and academic leaders to explore innovative research and emerging technologies in brain science and clinical neurology.

We are delighted to announce the 8th Global Congress on Pediatrics & Neonatal Care, taking place in Tokyo, Japan, and virtually from July 22–23, 2026. This much-anticipated event will bring together pediatricians, neonatologists, researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals from around the globe to share groundbreaking research, clinical experiences, and collaborative strategies that advance child health and neonatal care.