Out of the Closet – Calgary’s First Voguing Ball
January 4
Brought to you by The Bad Girls Club YYC, Calgary’s First Voguing Ball is being held at UBU Lounge (608 1 St SW) this Friday. Not sure what a voguing ball or what ball culture is? It’s an undergound LGBT subculture, people “walk” or “compete” for trophies and prizes. Strike a pose as you catch competitors popping, spinning, dipping and catwalking their way to the voguing finale.
10-Minute Play Festival
January 4
Want to see what Calgary’s Arts Community can come up with when given a prop, a line of dialogue, and 24 hours to create an original 10-minute play? Watch teams, including participants from Downstage, Ellipsis Tree Collective, Ghost River Theatre, The Shakespeare Company, Swallow-a-Bicycle Theatre and Urban Curvz Theatre, hit the stage at the Martha Cohen Theatre (8 Ave SE) Friday evening. As part of the High Performance Rodeo, it is guaranteed to an evening of winning performances.
High Performance Rodeo
January 3 – February 3
Calgary’s International Festival of the Arts, the largest festival of its kind in Western Canada, takes over the city yet again for a month of fascinating theatre, music, comedy, visual art and more. Taking place at various locations throughout the city, this is your opportunity to enjoy award-winning performances by local, national and international performers.
Pivot’s Second Birthday
January 9
There’s no two ways about it. Pivot is celebrating its second birthday, and it’s time to toast Pivot’s successful second year. All are invited to attend, so whether you are a member or not, head down to the Glenbow Museum (130 – 9th Avenue SE) and join in the celebration. Meet new people, enjoy a birthday toast, and find out what Pivot is all about.
RSVP to pivot@glenbow.org
The Motorcycle Show
January 4 – 6
If you are in the market for a new motorcycle, ATV or scooter, or if you’re simply a fan, then this show is for you. Widely considered the industry’s premier event (it’s taking place at the BMO Centre) this year’s show will showcase the new line-up of 2013, action attractions, and hundreds of exhibitors featuring apparel, after market accessories, gear, touring destinations and a whole lot more. It’s sure to get your engine revved up.
Children of Eden
January 5 – 12
The UofC Operetta Company, an arm of the Music Department, brings you Children of Eden, which features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (composer of the Broadway musical WICKED). Be ready to experience a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. Adam, Eve, Noah and the “Father” who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. Through great dialogue, a stirring storyline and brilliant music, the show ultimately delivers a bittersweet but inspiring message: that “the hardest part of love… is letting go.”