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
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
CLOSED
Closed for Canada Day! Come visit us at Cultural Carousel at City Hall from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm!
Jam Session ft PERRA
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 - 10 pm for the summer. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by PERRA!
Yeehaw & Yahoo Drop-In
Your perfect stop while you're downtown for the parade to grab some refreshments, hang out, and make art while listening to a DJ performance by Catfishthewizard!
Open House Dance Session w/ It's A Feeling
Collaborating with It's A Feeling to bring the community together with dance! Open to all ages + movers, this is a playful dance practice space for movement and connection through the music and culture of House.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Alcove Photo Club Annual Exhibition Public Viewing Hours
Visit the Alcove Photo Club 2026 Exhibition during public viewing hours and explore a collection of photographs created by members of our community. Admission is free and all are welcome.
* 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!
Alcove Photo Club Annual Exhibition Public Viewing Hours
Visit the Alcove Photo Club 2026 Exhibition during public viewing hours and explore a collection of photographs created by members of our community. Admission is free and all are welcome.
* 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!
Alcove Photo Club Photography for Beginners
Take control of your camera and build a strong foundation in photography with this beginner-friendly workshop led by Dennis Lee. Whether you're using a DSLR, mirrorless camera, or smartphone, this session is designed to help you create more intentional and engaging images.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
*Registration required
Window Case Concert ft SHY FRiEND
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 SHY FRiEND!
Jam Session ft SHADES
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. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by SHADES!
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!
Little Bean Comedy
Join Little Bean Comedy for a special series tackling climate change the only way we know how: by telling jokes. Ages 18+.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
*Registration required
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!
Alcove Photo Club Annual Exhibition Public Viewing Hours
Visit the Alcove Photo Club 2026 Exhibition during public viewing hours and explore a collection of photographs created by members of our community. Admission is free and all are welcome.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Drop-in Sewing Basics
Join us for a hands-on drop-in sewing experience. We'll have sewing machines threaded and ready to go with some beginner friendly exercises to be tackled! Ages 12+.
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 midday reset? Clock Out! Your Creative Escape is a fun, casual monthly drop-in series open to anyone looking to pause, create, and recharge. This month, we're hosting a crafts day with clay, paint markers, yarn, and more while a DJ performs!
*Registration encouraged
Jam Session ft Afoke
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. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Afoke!
Color Hunt YYC
Color Hunt YYC is a community photography walk activity. After an hour-long photo walk through the neighbourhood focused on finding and capturing color, participants gather to decompress, share their shots, and reflect on what they noticed and created.
*Registration required
Little Bean Comedy
Join Little Bean Comedy for a special series tackling climate change the only way we know how: by telling jokes. Ages 18+.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
*Registration required
Alcove Photo Club Annual Exhibition Public Viewing Hours
Visit the Alcove Photo Club 2026 Exhibition during public viewing hours and explore a collection of photographs created by members of our community. Admission is free and all are welcome.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
Live Sound Tech Workshop w/ Tobi Sinclair
Join this workshop to learn and practice the basics of being a sound tech for live events!
*Registration required
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 Kindé
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. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Kindé!
Little Bean Comedy
Join Little Bean Comedy for a special series tackling climate change the only way we know how: by telling jokes. Ages 18+.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
*Registration required
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!
The Sacred Becoming - The Transition From Girlhood into Womanhood
The Sacred Becoming is a solo exhibition featuring 10 original paintings, each one representing a stage in the evolution from girlhood into womanhood.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
*Registration required
Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop w/ Bochiknot
Learn basic macramé knots by making your own plant hanger to take home with you!
*Registration required
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
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 Intrusive Thoughts
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. Come join the jam! All skill levels welcome. This week's jam is hosted by Intrusive Thoughts!
Raw Voices 10-Year Anniversary
Join us for an exciting evening celebrating 10 years of Raw Voices! 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 musician. This anniversary edition of Raw Voices will include special messages from community speakers, food & drink, and a raffle!
*Registration encouraged
Little Bean Comedy
Join Little Bean Comedy for a special series tackling climate change the only way we know how: by telling jokes. Ages 18+.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
*Registration required
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
Seeing the Seams: A Playground for Textile Attention
Seeing the Seams: A Playground for Textile Attention invites participants to slow down and look closely at the clothes we wear every day.
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 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
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!
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!
Beginners Punch Needle Workshop - Filipinx Edition
Celebrate Filipino Heritage Month and join us to make your very own punch needle coaster with Filipino-inspired designs. OPM will be playing and Filipino finger foods and desserts will be provided!
- Please reach out to Your Local Plant Mami's Instagram with any questions about this event
- Click here for tickets!
- For ages 16+
- Admission is $33 plus taxes and Eventbrite fees.
* Please note Alcove Beltline is not wheelchair accessible, and has a few steps to enter
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.
Acting Workshop w/ Pinky
Build confidence and develop your stage presence in this beginner-friendly acting workshop!
*Registration required
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
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.
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!
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
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!
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
Dekada '70: Film Night
Dekada '70 is a powerful Filipino film set during the years of martial law in the Philippines.
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
Vocals Workshop w/ Jeziah
Join this workshop to learn foundational vocal practices!
*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
Hand Sewing Workshop w/ Rosalyn
Learn the basics of hand sewing in this beginner-friendly workshop!
*Registration required
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
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 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!
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.
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
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
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!
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.
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!