Calgary Arts and Culture
Description:
Since the boom, our city has grown tremendously, and a vibrant and active arts community has emerged. Calgary was even named Canada’s Most Cultured City last year by Maclean’s magazine, making it the best city to spend a weekend getting lost in local theatre, art and live entertainment.
Author: Jennifer
Day 1 - Calgary
The Vertigo Theatre is right downtown, so you can spend the day browsing through art galleries around Stephen Ave., have a nice meal downtown and then end up at the Vertigo for an evening performance. Part of the theatre’s mandate is to provide theatre for young audiences, so it’s a good place to bring kids. Check their website for upcoming shows (www.vertigotheatre.com).
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Stephen Avenue Walk
Location:
view in google maps8 Avenue Southwest
T2P 1C2 Calgary, Canada
Phone:
403 215 1566 (Calgary Downtown Association.)2
Vertigo Theater
Location:
view in google maps161, 115 - 9 Avenue Southeast
Calgary Tower
T2G 0P5 Calgary, Canada
Phone:
403 221 3708 (Ticket Office)Day 2 - Calgary
If you want to see live theatre or performance in Calgary, the Epcor Centre is probably your best bet. They are home to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Theatre Calgary and much more, so check their website before your trip to find a show playing while you’re in town. Just beside the Centre is Teatro restaurant, which is a great compliment to any theatre night. The award-winning restaurant is set in a former banking hall that was built nearly 100 years ago and is a splurge, so leave the kids at home. The Jubilee Auditorium is another great venue in Calgary that has great musical acts and Broadway shows come through, so check their schedule in advance as well for shows. They are located about ten minutes north of downtown.
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Epcor Center
Location:
view in google maps205 8th Avenue S.E.
T2G 0K9 Calgary, Canada
Phone:
403 294 74552
Teatro
Location:
view in google mapsOlympic Plaza, 200 8th Ave SE
T2G 0K7 Calgary, Canada
Phone:
403 290 10123
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Location:
view in google maps1415 - 14th Avenue Northwest
T2N 1M4 Calgary, Canada
Phone:
403 297 8000Day 3 - Calgary
Fourth street is home to art galleries, boutique shops and cafes, but it's the unique public artwork along the street that makes it noteworthy. Bring you camera - the pieces are interactive.
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Fourth Street Art Walk
Location:
view in google maps4th Street
T2S 1V8 Calgary, Canada
Phone:
403 229 0902