Program Schedule
Check out our scheduled programs in the calendar below!
Program Locations & Drop-In Info
Alcove operates out of two spaces, so please check the location listed for each program before attending.
Alcove Core is our main, publicly accessible space, open five days a week for drop-in art and regular programming.
Alcove Beltline is used for scheduled workshops and private events only and is not open for drop-ins.
Drop-In Art Space Hours
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11 AM – 2 PM
Thursday & Friday: 6 PM – 9 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 1 PM – 6 PM
Upcoming Events
All Events
Tikicunt
Island pride afters hosted by Scangelous. Music by Yungkamaji & SVG & a special Pillow Queen pop up!
MEKSES: Coffee, Culture & Conversation
Mekses is an intimate Ethiopian and Eritrean New Year gathering centred around coffee, culture, conversation and community. Guests will be welcomed into the tradition of the Ethiopian and Eritrean coffee ceremony, experiencing the three rounds of coffee alongside cultural storytelling, traditional snacks, music and good company
Window Case Concert x National Music Centre ft. K-Riz
Come down for a monthly installment of Window Case Concerts! Enjoy live music as you stroll down 7 Ave and 2nd St SW. Come in to the art space to get crafty with the variety of art supplies and instruments too. This show will feature K-Riz!
Jam Session ft Kraig Brachman
Thursday Night Jam Sessions are a welcoming space for musicians, poets, singers and attendees to play non-stop music with one another in an open circle, "living room" setting! Even if you don't jam, we have a variety of art supplies to get crafty during the show. Jam Sessions happen EVERY Thursday night from 7 - 10pm in the summer. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Kraig!
Drop-In Art Space Only
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come hang out, make art & socialize!
The Vitruvian Fair End Event
Youth and community members have spent months building a climate science and arts fair to turn that hope into action. Join your community’s efforts against climate change and support climate resilience initiatives at The Vitruvian Fair.
Calgary Culture Days presents Hindu Heritage Society
Join the Hindu Heritage Society for Calgary Culture Days as we celebrate our city's rich heritage through a vibrant showcase of global traditions, hands-on folk art workshops, and live musical performances designed to connect and inspire our community
Wood Carving w/ Carlos
Come to the Alcove to join Carlos to make a real wood spoon carving, all supplies provided, and you get to keep your very own spoon!
*Registration required
Clock Out! Your Creative Escape: Beats and Crafts ft. DJ Babyteeth
Clock Out! Your Creative Escape is a fun, casual monthly drop-in series open to anyone looking to pause, create, and recharge. Happening every third Wednesday.
Plus complimentary coffee and refreshments are provided!
Jam Session ft SallieMae
Thursday Night Jam Sessions are a welcoming space for musicians, poets, singers and attendees to play non-stop music with one another in an open circle, "living room" setting! Even if you don't jam, we have a variety of art supplies to get crafty during the show. Jam Sessions happen EVERY Thursday night from 7 - 10pm in the summer. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by SallieMae!
Drop-In Art Space Only
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come hang out, make art & socialize!
How to Jam - Vocals w/ Afoke & Pinky
Join Afoke & Pinky to How to Jam workshop. Beginner and intermediate singers welcome to build confidence, explore their voices, and strengthen their vocal skills.
*Registration required
Naked Tongue Poetry
Naked Tongue Poetry Night is a space for truth-tellers, soul-speakers, and verse-slingers to bare it all. No filters, no fluff, just pure wordplay, emotion, and energy. Whether you're spilling your heart or sipping something strong, come vibe with a crowd that knows poetry is power.
Don Toliver Night
Step into an exclusive Don Toliver music night with jersey-themed fits, great drinks, underground vibes, and nonstop energy. Dress to match the theme, bring your crew, and enjoy the experience.
ALCOVE FEST
Join us for Alcove's first outdoor festival, Alcove Fest, in partnership with BLOX Arts Centre! Alcove Fest will take place in the East parking lot beside Alcove Beltline and BLOX Arts Centre (838 11 Ave SW).
Drop-In Art Space Only
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come hang out, make art & socialize!
Jam Session ft Tinywiings
Thursday Night Jam Sessions are a welcoming space for musicians, poets, singers and attendees to play non-stop music with one another in an open circle, "living room" setting! Even if you don't jam, we have a variety of art supplies to get crafty during the show. Jam Sessions happen EVERY Thursday night from 7 - 10pm in the summer. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Tinywiings!
Raw Voices by Kawalease Arab Theatre
Raw Voices is a monthly spoken word, comedy and music show that happens last Friday of the month. This showcase will include feature performances from a local poet, comedian and music & open mics.
Love Letters From the Diaspora: An Evening of Storytelling, Poetry and Love!
Love Letters From the Diaspora is a Calgary Culture Days event presented by The Fourth Space, showcasing love stories from different cultures and culminating in an open mic where people can share the stories, songs, and traditions of love from their own backgrounds.
Comics Workshop: Concept to Comic w/ Daniele & Gabe
Comics Workshop : Concept to Comic’s goal is to challenge barriers surrounding comics, explore how diverse the artform is, and celebrate its rich history.
*Registration required
The Green Room DJ Workshop
The Green Room is a space for creatives, centered around sound, artistry, and development. A new networking hub designed for creatives of all levels to develop and collaborate
Sunday Bookclub
A book club space for community, curiosity, and conversations we don't usually get to have. This space is for people who are interested in reading, trying to find their way back to reading, or lifelong readers.
Drop-In Art Space Only
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come hang out, make art & socialize!
Slow Dance Party
Join us for a special Calgary Pride edition of Slow Dance Party!
Bring your sweetheart(s), bring your friend group, or strut your stuff solo—everyone is welcome.
Jam Session ft. Mosiah (Mo)!
Thursday Night Jam Sessions are a welcoming space for musicians, poets, singers and attendees to play non-stop music with one another in an open circle, "living room" setting! Even if you don't jam, we have a variety of art supplies to get crafty during the show. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Mosiah (Mo)!
CLOSED
Closed for the week! See you tonight at Eau Claire for our off-site Jam Session!
CLOSED
Closed for the week! See you tomorrow at Eau Claire for our off-site Jam Session!
Beginners Punch Needle Workshop - Filipinx Edition
Join us to make your very own punch needle coaster. There will be Filipino-inspired designs for stencils. OPM will be playing and Filipino finger foods and desserts will be provided!
Sunday Book Club
A book club space for community, curiosity, and conversations we don't usually get to have. This space is for people who are interested in reading, trying to find their way back to reading, or lifelong readers. Ages 18+.
*Registration encouraged
ATC Trading Session
Come trade Artist trading cards! The cards are 2.5“ by 3.5” in size. A trading card can be a drawing, a painting, a collage, a print, sewn fabric, knotwork, photographs, digital prints, photocopies.
CLOSED
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come hang out, make art & socialize!
Raw Voices by Madhuban
Raw Voices is a monthly spoken word, comedy and music show that happens last Friday of the month. This showcase will include feature performances from a local poet, comedian and music & open mics, curated by Madhuban Performing Arts. This event will also act as the Closing Celebration of Elina Browerman's Mini Gallery Exhibit!
Album listening party - L’amour L’epapier (live rendition)
This event is a live rendition of a to-be released project by Calgary-based artists Levraimaki and Kovs. This is the second Calgary show for this project and the only live rendition show, with featured artists to be decided this weekend. There will be a break after each rendition of a song to give room for the audience to ask questions relating to project/songs.
Jam Session ft SAINT HESTON
Thursday Night Jam Sessions are a welcoming space for musicians, poets, singers and attendees to play non-stop music with one another in an open circle, "living room" setting! Even if you don't jam, we have a variety of art supplies to get crafty during the show. Jam Sessions happen EVERY Thursday night from 7 - 10pm in the summer. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by SAINT HESTON!
Alcove Photo Club Print Exchange
Join Alcove Photo Club for a fun and interactive Photography Print Exchange at Alcove Beltline. Photographers of all skill levels are invited to bring an 8x10 print (or similar size) to exchange anonymously with fellow participants, followed by a group show-and-tell where photographers can share the stories behind their work. This free community event is a great opportunity to experience photography in a physical format, learn more about the printing process, and connect with Calgary’s local photography community. Participants may print their photo at the event for $10.
- Please reach out to Alcove Photo Club's Instagram with any questions about this event
- Click here to register your spot. Registration available at the door.
- For Ages 16+
- Free Admission
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Drop-In Art Space Only
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come hang out, make art & socialize!
Creatives Mixer x ASCP
Our Creatives Mixers are a quarterly networking event that brings together people that Alcove collaborates with, local creatives, individuals who work in the sector, and supporters! Ages 16+.
*Registration required
Kids Crafternoon
Join us for an afternoon of kid-friendly crafts and activities! Come to Alcove for an afternoon of various crafts and activities that can be done with your children! There will be board games, puzzles, drawing/colouring supplies and more available for use.
*Registration required
CLOSED
Closed today for our Kids Crafternoon! Click here for more information and to register for the event.
Alcove Flea
Looking to update your wardrobe this fall? Come to Alcove Flea where you can find second-hand clothing and accessories, curated by local vendors.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Climate Justice Art Showcase
The Climate Justice Collective invites local artists and creators to a free, inclusive, non-partisan, and family-friendly event to creatively express feelings, experiences, and ideas relating to climate justice topics — as performers or audience members.
Rplanet Vol 2
We are a local collective called Rplanet from Calgary showcasing our new music, fashion and art at Alcove. This will be the second Rplanet showcase of the year featuring the Rplanet team and some new featuring artists. Come have some drinks with us at the new Alcove Beltline Location to end the summer! Ages 18+.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Voice Acting w/ Veronica
Learn the basics of Voice Acting with Verónica!
*Registration required
Drop-In Art Space Only
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come hang out, make art & socialize!
Jam Session ft Kam
Thursday Night Jam Sessions are a welcoming space for musicians, poets, singers and attendees to play non-stop music with one another in an open circle, "living room" setting! Even if you don't jam, we have a variety of art supplies to get crafty during the show. Jam Sessions happen EVERY Thursday night from 7 - 10pm in the summer. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Kam!
municiPAL Film Night
Free popcorn? Sweet treats? Beverages? Join municiPAL for our free film night at the Alcove Beltline. Learn more about civic engagement opportunities in Calgary and how you can be a part of it! Ages 18+.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Clock Out! Your Creative Escape: Air-Dry Clay
Do you work or live downtown? Need to step away from the stress of everyday life? Looking for a quick midday reset? Clock Out! Your Creative Escape is a fun, casual monthly drop-in series open to anyone looking to pause, create, and recharge.
*Registration encouraged
Plant Parent Workshop for Beginners w/ Germi
Join this workshop to learn tips on becoming a successful "plant parent"!
*Registration required
Drop-In Art Space Only
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come hang out, make art & socialize!
Jam Session ft Debra
Thursday Night Jam Sessions are a welcoming space for musicians, poets, singers and attendees to play non-stop music with one another in an open circle, "living room" setting! Even if you don't jam, we have a variety of art supplies to get crafty during the show. Jam Sessions happen EVERY Thursday night from 7 - 10pm in the summer. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Debra!
Window Case Concert ft. Major Arcana
Come down for a monthly installment of Window Case Concerts! This show will feature Major Arcana.