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Michalsky Productions presents Wavelength

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Wavelength is an immersive performance bringing together contemporary dance, live rock music, and art installation in an unconventional performance environment at the Lougheed Building, located directly beside The GRAND Theatre.

DEADLINE: November 28, 2026 - 8:00 pm

Support and celebrate Alberta art by visiting Montageries before it closes

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Albertans have one last chance to see this exhibition before it closes on October 9.

Beyond the Concert Hall (LitFest)

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LitFest is thrilled to help celebrate the launch of Laberinto Press’ fifth anthology, Beyond the Concert Hall: An Anthology of Sound, curated by Luciana Erregue-Sacchi, Catalina Morales Vélez, and Cait Yaga.

DEADLINE: October 21, 2026 - 4:00 pm

Nonfiction Story Slam (LitFest)

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Ten tellers. Five minutes. One winner. Let the game of truth begin! Sign-up at 7pm, slam at 7:30pm. Free to attend; arrive early! Space is limited.

DEADLINE: October 21, 2026 - 7:30 pm

Numinous Animal – feat. Bertrand Bickersteth in conversation with Michael A. Bucknor (LitFest)

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Join host Michael A. Bucknor as he talks to featured author Bertrand Bickersteth about his new memoir, Numinous Animal: Tracing the Afrofuturism of Black Cowboys.

DEADLINE: October 18, 2026 - 2:30 pm

Unearthing Home, feat. Catherine Owen and Sharon Butala

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Catherine Owen (Sixteen Homes, Wolsak & Wynn) in conversation with Sharon Butala (How to Breathe Water, Freehand Books) to discuss their latest memoirs. Join us for an incredible conversation about what it means to find Home. Hosted by Kim Mannix.

DEADLINE: October 18, 2026 - 12:30 pm

NO ORDINARY WORLD – Community Screening

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NO ORDINARY WORLD is a documentary that follows a team of international volunteers as they collect humanitarian aid and deliver it to some of the hardest-to-reach communities along Ukraine’s front lines.

DEADLINE: October 21, 2026 - 6:30 pm

Spring Writers 2027 (Banff Centre)

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Spring Writers is a 12-day self-directed residency that provides dedicated time to write while immersed in Banff Centre's vibrant literary community.

DEADLINE: December 9, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Choral Art Festival 2027 (Banff Centre)

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The Choral Art Festival is a three-day celebration of choral music event that culminates the Choral Art Residency.

DEADLINE: December 9, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Choral Art 2027 (Banff Centre)

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A vocal chamber music residency for emerging ensemble singers

DEADLINE: December 9, 2026 - 5:00 pm