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
Electronic Music Production with Strudel Live Coding Workshop
Attend this workshop to learn the foundations of music production with live coding!
*Registration required
Rplanet Vol 1
We are a local collective called Rplanet from Calgary showcasing our new music, fashion and art at Alcove. Come have some drinks and food with us at the new Alcove Beltline Location to kick off the Spring!
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Paint Your Own Vinyl Record Workshop
In this workshop, learn how to paint using a vinyl record as your canvas!
*Registration required
Open House Punk Show ft. Haze Fridge & The Petty Larceneers
It's not going to be a quiet Sunday — join us for a Punk Show for our Open House at Alcove Beltline! Featuring bands Haze Fridge & The Petty Larceneers. Come for the music, stay for the energy! This program is graciously funded by the City of Calgary.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
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+ welcome.
Drop-In Art Space Only!
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come by and create with the free to use art supplies & instruments. We have paint, collage, textiles, board games, guitars, pianos, drum-kit, clay and more!
Jam Session ft Julio
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 - 9pm. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Julio!
Drop-In Art Space Only!
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come by and create with the free to use art supplies & instruments. We have paint, collage, textiles, board games, guitars, pianos, drum-kit, clay and more!
EnComica Release Party
An EP release party and listening experience for Daniel Caceres, featuring a live debut of tracks from the new project alongside a curated selection of atmospheric music throughout the night.
Zine Party
Zine Party is an all ages market hosted by Shelf Life Books in partnership with Alcove featuring local makers, artists, & vendors selling zines, books, prints, pins, art, stickers, tee, cards, totes & more!
The Green Room
The Green Room is a space for creatives, centered around sound, artistry, and development. Recommended ages 13+.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
The Gathering
An immersive evening of live music, DJs, local art, and creative connection. Ages 18+.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
*Registration encouraged
Dekada '70: Film Night
Dekada '70 is a powerful Filipino film set during the years of martial law in the Philippines.
Window Case Concert ft. Kawalease Arab Canadian Theatre
Come down for a monthly installment of Window Case Concerts! This show will feature Kawalease Arab Canadian Theatre.
Jam Session ft Natalia
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 - 9pm. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Natalia!
Drop-In Art Space Only!
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come by and create with the free to use art supplies & instruments. We have paint, collage, textiles, board games, guitars, pianos, drum-kit, clay and more!
Never Ending Fallacy
Never Ending Fallacy' is a pop-up solo exhibition by Frankie Elouise that narrates the irony of hyper-individualism.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Hand Sewing Workshop w/ Rosalyn
Learn the basics of hand sewing in this beginner-friendly workshop!
*Registration required
Naked Tongue Poetry Night
A room lit by language, buzzing with unspoken truths. Naked Tongue Poetry Night is a space for truth-tellers, soul-speakers, and verse-slingers to bare it all. Ages 16+ are welcome!
*Registration required
Vocals Workshop w/ Jeziah
Join this workshop to learn foundational vocal practices!
*Registration required
You Matter Connect: Men's Mental Health
You Matter Connect gives men the space to have honest conversations about the pressure, expectations, and experiences that often go unspoken. Ages 18+.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Clock Out! Your Creative Escape: Watercolour Painting
Do you work or live downtown? Need to step away from the stress of everyday life? Looking for a quick creative reset? Clock Out! Your Creative Escape is a fun, casual monthly drop-in series designed for downtown office workers during Wednesday lunch hours.
*Registration encouraged
Jam Session ft ZHE the Free
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 - 9pm. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by ZHE the Free!
Alcove Flea - Stampede Edition
Get ready for some YEEHAWING and HOWDYING! We are bringing in local secondhand vendors, curating your next Stampede outfit!
* 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 by and create with the free to use art supplies & instruments. We have paint, collage, textiles, board games, guitars, pianos, drum-kit, clay and more!
Roots of the Journey
Ugat ng Paglalakbay (“Roots of the Journey”) is a community-driven, multidisciplinary art initiative featuring the works of eight (8) artists whose artworks will be exhibited at the Alcove Centre for the Arts.
Anacrusis Music FUN-raiser
This is a casual fundraiser with the bands, artists and combos that Anacrusis is home to, performing for community, friends, loved ones and chosen family, in an effort to help Anacrusis Music raise a bit of money for relocation fees and sound mitigation materials.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Acting Workshop w/ Pinky
Build confidence and develop your stage presence in this beginner-friendly acting workshop!
*Registration required
ATC Trading Cards 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.
Drop-In Art Space Only!
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come by and create with the free to use art supplies & instruments. We have paint, collage, textiles, board games, guitars, pianos, drum-kit, clay and more!
Jam Session ft Cedric’s Basement
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 - 9pm. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Cedric’s Basement!
Alcove Photo Club Annual Exhibition Soft Opening
The Alcove Photo Club 2026 Exhibition is a community photography exhibition bringing together perspectives from photographers across Calgary and beyond.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Raw Voices x Roots of the Journey Exhibit Spotlight
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.
Alcove Photo Club Annual Exhibition Open Reception
The Alcove Photo Club 2026 Exhibition is a community photography exhibition bringing together perspectives from photographers across Calgary and beyond.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
*Registration encouraged
Alcove Photo Club Print Exchange
Join Alcove Photo Club for a fun and interactive Photography Print Exchange at Alcove Beltline.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
*Registration required
Raw Voices (by YYC Sapphics) x Isa Mini Gallery Opening
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.
Jam Session ft Pinky
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 - 9pm. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Pinky!
Drop-In Art Space Only!
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come by and create with the free to use art supplies & instruments. We have paint, collage, textiles, board games, guitars, pianos, drum-kit, clay and more!
Creatives Mixer x ASCN
Our Creatives Mixer are a quarterly networking event that brings together people that Alcove collaborates with, local creatives, individuals who work in the sector, and supporters!
*Registration required
CLOSED
Closed today for private event! See you on Tuesday evening for our Creatives Mixer!
Video Lighting Workshop
Learn how to intentionally utilize lighting in videos in this beginner-friendly workshop!
*Registration required
HANDS IN - Creating Together, Leaving a Mark
Welcome to a creative gathering built around presence, art, and shared experience. Step into a warm, human-centered hub where local artists bring the space to life through live painting, conversation, and the quiet rhythm of screen printing.
Drop-In Art Space Only!
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come by and create with the free to use art supplies & instruments. We have paint, collage, textiles, board games, guitars, pianos, drum-kit, clay and more!
Thrift Market
It's baaaaaaaaaaaack! Looking to update your wardrobe this spring? Join us for our Thrift Market 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
Jam Session ft Tea Fannie
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 - 9pm. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Tea Fannie!
Cypher Club YYC
Come join the vibe and freestyle with us every month at Cypher Club! Everyone is welcome - rappers, producers, singers, poets and artists - to share your voice on the mic at our open Cypher featuring local DJs on the decks.
BEATS. BARS. COMMUNITY.
Clock Out! Your Creative Escape: Beats and Crafts
Do you work or live downtown? Need to step away from the stress of everyday life? Looking for a quick creative reset? Clock Out! Your Creative Escape is a fun, casual monthly drop-in series designed for downtown office workers during Wednesday lunch hours.
*Registration encouraged
Cultural Threads: Connecting Generations Through Food, Art, and Storytelling
Cultural Threads is a community exhibition and interactive event that brings together art, food, and storytelling to celebrate cultural connections across generations.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Cultural Threads: Connecting Generations Through Food, Art, and Storytelling
Cultural Threads is a community exhibition and interactive event that brings together art, food, and storytelling to celebrate cultural connections across generations.
* 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 by and create with the free to use art supplies & instruments. We have paint, collage, textiles, board games, guitars, pianos, drum-kit, clay and more!
Jam Session ft Velazqvez
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 - 9pm. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Velazqvez!
Window Case Concert
Come down for a monthly installment of Window Case Concerts! Enjoy live music as you stroll down 7 Ave and 2nd St SW. Come into the art space to get crafty with the variety of art supplies and instruments too!
Drop-In Art Space Only!
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come by and create with the free to use art supplies & instruments. We have paint, collage, textiles, board games, guitars, pianos, drum-kit, clay and more!
Drop-In Art Space Only!
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come by and create with the free to use art supplies & instruments. We have paint, collage, textiles, board games, guitars, pianos, drum-kit, clay and more!
Drop-In Art Space Only!
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come by and create with the free to use art supplies & instruments. We have paint, collage, textiles, board games, guitars, pianos, drum-kit, clay and more!
Jam Session ft Yasin
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 - 9pm. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Yasin!
Drop-In Art Space Only!
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come by and create with the free to use art supplies & instruments. We have paint, collage, textiles, board games, guitars, pianos, drum-kit, clay and more!
Downtown Community Ideation Session
The Ward 7 Office of Councillor Myke Atkinson invites you to take part in a Community Ideation Session. The Community Ideation Sessions are interactive, in‑person gatherings where residents can share what matters most to them in their neighbourhoods. If you live, work, or volunteer in Ward 7, this session is for you!
Mini Gallery Reception - Kaylee Ross
Come join us to celebrate the opening of our new Mini Gallery Solo Show showcasing Kaylee Ross' Illustrative works on display until May 23rd!
ARTIST2ARTIST: Grant Writing Workshop
Join this workshop to learn the basics and gain confidence with grant writing!
*Registration required
The Green Room
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.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Droppin' In Movie Night + Art Show
Join Droppin' In for an afternoon of skateboarding-related movies that highlight marginalized skateboarders from here at home and across the world.
Drop-In Art Space Only!
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come by and create with the free to use art supplies & instruments. We have paint, collage, textiles, board games, guitars, pianos, drum-kit, clay and more!
Drop-In Art Space Only!
No scheduled programs today! Drop-in art space is open during our regular hours. Come by and create with the free to use art supplies & instruments. We have paint, collage, textiles, board games, guitars, pianos, drum-kit, clay and more!