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YouthWrite's Winter WordPlay 2027

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Winter Wordplay 2027 is an all-day or overnight experience for youth ages 10 to 19 to learn, create, and practice writing under expert instructors!

DEADLINE: January 31, 2027 - 5:00 pm

Book Launch: Sveva Caetini's Recapitulation Series: From Medieval Mysticism to the Space Age

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Please join us for the Edmonton Book Launch of Dr. Adriana Albi Davies, a distinguished historian, writer and Member of the Order of Canada and Cavaliere d'Italia.

DEADLINE: November 27, 2026 - 2:00 pm

BWDC Margaritas Below Zero...

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Warm up with fans and friends of contemporary dance with food, cocktails, and a silent auction including concert tickets, mountain getaways, and more!

DEADLINE: November 22, 2026 - 1:00 pm

Call for Artists: "Not So Mini" International Print Exchange

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Alberta Printmakers’ (A/P) annual “Not So Mini” International Print Exchange and Exhibition is back!

DEADLINE: November 14, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Beyond the Visual Archive: Calgary Cultural Practitioner Expands His Work Through Sound and Music

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Filipino-Canadian cultural preservation practitioner Rolando Jr. Pepano is extending his creative practice beyond historical visual reconstruction, exploring original songwriting and sound as additional ways to communicate identity, memory, migration, and human experience.

DEADLINE: November 29, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Call for Submissions: Vulture Culture (Alberta Craft Council)

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Alberta Craft invites makers to explore the art of death through bones, taxidermy, and natural oddities. Submissions opening soon!

DEADLINE: January 1, 2027 - 5:00 pm

Little Elves

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Blending folk-inspired music, striking puppetry, and dark humour, Little Elves transforms a familiar legend into an unforgettable tale of resilience.

DEADLINE: November 7, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Reception: Passing Time, Creating Memories

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Join Alberta Craft Edmonton and Anna Bilek to celebrate Passing Time, Creating Memories, an exploration of space, time, and memory.

DEADLINE: December 19, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Songs for St. Cecilia

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The Calgary Bach Choir starts its 2026/27 season with a programme of glorious choral music, joined by special guests, the UCalgary Chorus.

DEADLINE: November 22, 2026 - 3:00 pm

The Electric Revue: Live Band Burlesque & Stories from the Stage

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The Electric Revue brings Edmonton’s burlesque and music communities together for a one-night-only celebration of the city’s after-dark history!

DEADLINE: November 19, 2026 - 6:00 pm