Program Schedule
Check out our scheduled programs below and visit the drop-in art space during our regular hours 5 days a week!
Upcoming Events
All Events
Bisi Oladipo Live
After a breathtaking introductory show, the consummate rockstar is back again to wow us! Bisi OLADIPO will take us on another intimate voyage of sounds, telling stories using rhythms and melodies. The rockstar is back again!
"What is Public Art?" Projection Mapping & Talk w/ Mapperz
"What is Public Art?" is a new series that explores expanding the definition of what we believe is "public art" through activations & community conversations. This series is in partnership with Calgary Arts Development.
ARTIST2ARTIST Artist Admin Work Café: Financing your Practice
Come to Alcove to gain knowledge on arts administration, make connections, and partake in a work session!
*Registration required
Reading Rainbow with Chromatic Theatre
Chromatic Theatre's "Reading Rainbow" is a book club-type play reading series exclusively for racialized (BIPOC) community members.
*Registration required
“Ziah” Listening Party
Come down to the Listening Party and Q&A for Jeziah’s debut album. This is a family-friendly event where Ziah will be singing songs from her album and answering a few Q&As throughout. It will be followed by exploring her journey as an artist, then the floor will open up to some fun karaoke!
*Registration required
"What is Public Art?" Live Music Jam & Talk w/ Kindé
"What is Public Art?" is a new series that explores expanding the definition of what we believe is "public art" through activations & community conversations. This series is in partnership with Calgary Arts Development.
I’m Not Afraid to Die Anymore - A.N. Album Release Party
Come celebrate A.N. as she celebrates the release of her debut album, I’m Not Afraid to Die Anymore (INATDA). Her search for freedom and belonging is beautifully wrapped in distorted guitars and emotionally complex vocal layering. She challenges the status quo as rock’s black sheep.
*Registration required
Black Innovators in STEAM
Celebrate National STEAM Day with us as we honour Black innovators in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM)! This exciting event is a day full of engaging activities, inspiring stories, and hands-on learning experiences for participants of all ages.
*Registration required
Bedroom Producer Meetup
BPM is a monthly meetup for local producers. They strive to have this as a positive space to share your art and build a community of local bedroom producers!
*Registration required
Art for Social Change: Hub Night
The ASCN: Calgary Hub is thrilled to invite practitioners and enthusiasts alike to come together, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and community building within the Art for Social Change Network.
*Registation required
"What is Public Art?" Live Producers Jam & Talk w/ Nick Wise
"What is Public Art?" is a new series that explores expanding the definition of what we believe is "public art" through activations & community conversations. This series is in partnership with Calgary Arts Development.
Arts and Open Mic Night
Singer/songwriter, producer, performer, multi-instrumentalist, Bisi Oladipo will take us on a journey through sounds, stories, emotions and love. Come join the unique experience of this multi-talented artist.
Bisi Oladipo Live
Singer/songwriter, producer, performer, multi-instrumentalist, Bisi Oladipo will take us on a journey through sounds, stories, emotions and love. Come join the unique experience of this multi-talented artist.
The Underground Audition Show
Come audition for Fresh Out the Trap's next mixed media art party! Featuring local music, dance, art, & runway, we're looking for performances to blow the city's socks off.
*Sign up to audition required
Bedroom Producer Meetup
BPM is a monthly meetup for local producers. They strive to have this as a positive space to share your art and build a community of local bedroom producers!
*Registration required
Brainstem Alliance Annual STEAM Tea Party
Join Brainstem Alliance for their annual STEAM tea party event! This year the theme is rainbows and colours!
Schulich Soundstage: Jam Session
Soundstage is bringing our sound to the Alcove stage! We are a University of Calgary-based organization with student musicians and music enthusiasts from all walks of life. We hope to share our passion for music through a low-key night of smooth jams and beats!
NeuroCreative: Workflow Tips for Neurodivergent Artists
Are you an artist or creative who navigates the world through a neurodivergent lens? Join us for an empowering workshop designed specifically for you! In this session, we'll explore tailored workflow strategies to help you harness your unique strengths and discover practical techniques to structure your creative process.
*Registration required
Art for Social Change: Hub Night
The ASCN: Calgary Hub is thrilled to invite practitioners and enthusiasts alike to come together, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and community building within the Art for Social Change Network.
*Registation required
“What is Public Art?” Community Convo & Kick Off Event
Join us for a community conversation on how the question of “What is public art” will be uniquely explored at Alcove over the next 3 months. This is a kickoff event with a panel discussion that includes a local street artist, musician and mutual-aid art initiatives! The conversation will be moderated by Matias Martinez.
*Registration required
Woolf’s Voices (Poetry Night Showcase)
Woolf’s Voices 35 will be featuring @ashleyjjwhite @cfquinnhall @natalie.meisner @sarahgoodmedicine aka @mc.medz @savan.na_dragonz @tapisakilabuk curated by @adamsel.adams Woolf’s Voices founder. Come down for an evening of poetry, writing, art & music!
East Village Trade for Print Photo Shoot
Practice your photography in a fun group setting! We are hosting a TFP Photo Shoot with several models.
*Registration required
Bedroom Producer Meetup
BPM is a monthly meetup for local producers. They strive to have this as a positive space to share your art and build a community of local bedroom producers!
*Registration required
Creative Entrepreneurship Workshop with - SIYS (Struggle is Your Success) - Part 5
This program is in partnership with the non-profit organization Struggle is Your Success (SIYS).
It is a 5-week entrepreneurship program offered to youth ages 17 to 25 years old. This program helps youth discover, develop, and set goals to achieve their full potential by engaging them in a variety of activity-based entrepreneurship activities to help them to problem solve, shift their mindset, and build their self-confidence.
*Registration required - Event sold out
WP Puppet Workshop
WP Puppet is popping up around the city at seven different locations on the first Saturday afternoon, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm of each month (with the exception of December, February and June). Celebrate Alberta Culture Days with us by making a puppet!
*Registration required
Creative Entrepreneurship Workshop with - SIYS (Struggle is Your Success) - Part 4
This program is in partnership with the non-profit organization Struggle is Your Success (SIYS).
It is a 5-week entrepreneurship program offered to youth ages 17 to 25 years old. This program helps youth discover, develop, and set goals to achieve their full potential by engaging them in a variety of activity-based entrepreneurship activities to help them to problem solve, shift their mindset, and build their self-confidence.
*Registration required - Event sold out
East Village Group Photo Walk
Celebrate Labour Day while practicing your photography in a fun group setting!
*Registration required
Creative Entrepreneurship Workshop with - SIYS (Struggle is Your Success) - Part 3
This program is in partnership with the non-profit organization Struggle is Your Success (SIYS).
It is a 5-week entrepreneurship program offered to youth ages 17 to 25 years old. This program helps youth discover, develop, and set goals to achieve their full potential by engaging them in a variety of activity-based entrepreneurship activities to help them to problem solve, shift their mindset, and build their self-confidence.
*Registration required - Event sold out - Join the waitlist!
Art & Open Mic Night w/ R.C.P
Come down to an open mic/art night fundraiser, hosted by Revolutionary Communist Party. There will also be literature, papers, & merch for sale to support their non-profit organization.
Creative Entrepreneurship Workshop with - SIYS (Struggle is Your Success) - Part 2
This program is in partnership with the non-profit organization Struggle is Your Success (SIYS).
It is a 5-week entrepreneurship program offered to youth ages 17 to 25 years old. This program helps youth discover, develop, and set goals to achieve their full potential by engaging them in a variety of activity-based entrepreneurship activities to help them to problem solve, shift their mindset, and build their self-confidence.
*Registration required - Event sold out - Join the waitlist!
Smatterfest 24: Composition Premieres & Live Music
Smatterfest 24: Composition Premieres & Live Music is presented by Calgary without Patriarchy and co-lead by @joannaborromeomusic for for a showcase of Composition Premieres & Live Music.
Creative Entrepreneurship Workshop with - SIYS (Struggle is Your Success) - Part 1
This program is in partnership with the non-profit organization Struggle is Your Success (SIYS).
It is a 5-week entrepreneurship program offered to youth ages 17 to 25 years old. This program helps youth discover, develop, and set goals to achieve their full potential by engaging them in a variety of activity-based entrepreneurship activities to help them to problem solve, shift their mindset, and build their self-confidence.
*Registration required - Event sold out - Join the waitlist!