cSPACE Eau Claire

FUNNYFEST Happy Funny Hour
2023-06-09 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | cSPACE Eau Claire Neighbourhood Hub, 381 2 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2P 0C5, Canada
Experience the ultimate laughter-filled Happy Funny Hour! Join us as headline comedians take the stage, delivering hilarious performances that will leave you in stitches. Get ready for a joyful and entertaining Happy Funny Hour!

FUNNYFEST Taste of the Fest: Kevin Farley
2023-06-10 15:00 - 17:00 | cSPACE Eau Claire Neighbourhood Hub, 381 2 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2P 0C5, Canada
Meet KEVIN FARLEY and Comics and Laugh
Meet KEVIN FARLEY and other comics and learn what it takes to be a pro comedian.
Gain insights into the comedy industry with comic Kevin Farley at our exclusive Q&A session. Join us as Kevin and other comics shares their experiences, anecdotes, and valuable advice in this enlightening and entertaining event.
Tickets and more info in the event link below.

FUNNYFEST Festival Wrap Celebration Show
2023-06-11 19:00 - 20:00 | cSPACE Eau Claire Neighbourhood Hub, 381 2 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2P 0C5, Canada
Come and celebrate the end of Funny Fest with our Wrap-up Party! Join us for an evening of laughter as we bring together our talented comics for a lighthearted and joyous night of entertainment.
Visit the event website for tickets and more info.

Canada Day: Reflections from Stories of Exclusion
2023-07-01 13:30 - 16:00 | cSPACE Eau Claire Neighbourhood Hub, 381 2 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2P 0C5, Canada
On July 1, join us for a Lion Dance by the Jing Wo Cultural Association starting at 1:30 outside the cSpace Eau Claire Neighbourhood Hub. Then, welcome the Stories of Exclusion artists for a discussion facilitated by Brian Wong from 2-4:30 inside the Hub.
The Stories of Exclusion project sheds light on how Chinese Calgarians and their families have been affected by the Chinese Immigration Act, which was passed 100 years ago on Dominion Day (now known as Canada Day). Also referred to as the Chinese Exclusion Act, this racist legislation essentially prohibited Chinese immigration to Canada. July 1 1923 was labelled Humiliation Day by the Chinese Canadian community.
Project leader Dale Lee Kwong and six other artists have spent a week witnessing interviews with community members about their Stories of Exclusion. On Canada Day, these artists will share their responses to these stories. This is an alternative celebration which acknowledges the intergenerational trauma caused by colonialism.
The Stories of Exclusion team includes:
Dale Lee Kwong (project lead + artist)
Cosmo Christoffersen (project manager)
Vic Ip (archivist + marketing coordinator)
Brian Wong (facilitator + translator)
Billy Kairan Guo (artist)
Kari Woo(artist)
Linda Kee (artist)
Michelle Kuku (artist)
Nick Wang (artist)
Yan Zhu (artist)
Stories of Exclusion is generously funded by the City of Calgary.

THE BREAK THRU
2023-07-01 17:00 - 23:30 | cSPACE Eau Claire Neighbourhood Hub, 381 2 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2P 0C5, Canada
Celebrate Canada Day in a unique way! Witness the electrifying showdown of Calgary’s finest bboys and bgirls as they battle it out for a $500 cash prize in an adrenaline-fueled breaking competition, showcasing unparalleled talent and jaw-dropping moves. Featuring sounds by DJ Playtime and judged by local favourites Rhythm Rhy and Igni.

Songwriting Open House with Astral Swans
2023-07-07 16:00 - 23:00, 2023-07-19 16:00 - 23:00, 2023-07-20 16:00 - 23:00, 2023-07-21 16:00 - 23:00 | cSPACE Eau Claire, 381 2 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 5E9, Canada
Watch a diversity of songwriting collaborations unfold before your eyes and ears in real time! with Astral Swans!

Escape from the Stampede Secret Show
2023-07-23 19:00 - 23:00 | cSPACE Eau Claire, 381 2 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 5E9, Canada
An intimate concert hosted by Astral Swans featuring secret guests!

Secret Concert with Matt Masters
2023-07-26 19:30 - 20:30 | cSPACE Eau Claire Neighbourhood Hub, 381 2 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2P 0C5, Canada
There is a secret concert
Free to attend, you can sign up in advance or just show up (limited seating).
The evening will be MC’d by Matt Masters, but the artist performing is a secret.
Sign up to attend: info@mattmasters.ca
Come to hear live music and enjoy the spontaneous nature of discovery.

Mo' Gravy Arthouse
2023-08-07 14:00 - 18:00 | cSPACE Eau Claire Neighbourhood Hub, 381 2 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2P 0C5, Canada
Opening the month of Marvin’s Room, in honour of Marvin “The Fly” Kee, True Genius and Mo’ Gravy Records present a week long creative artist residency. The week will focus on collaborative visual art, music, painting, drawing and all things analog. Jay Bykovets of Sargeant x Comrade and True Geneus invites you to come along for the ride.

Mo' Gravy Arthouse
2023-08-08 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-11 12:00 - 17:00 | cSPACE Eau Claire Neighbourhood Hub, 381 2 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2P 0C5, Canada
Opening the month of “Marvin’s Room,” in honour of Marvin “The Fly” Kee, True Genius and Mo’ Gravy Records present a week long creative artist residency. The week will focus on collaborative visual art, music, painting, drawing and all things analog. Jay Bykovets of Sargeant x Comrade and True Geneus invites you to come along for the ride.

Marvin's Room presents: Mo Gravy Secret Event
2023-08-12 15:00 - 23:00 | cSPACE Eau Claire Neighbourhood Hub, 381 2 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2P 0C5, Canada
Join Marvin Kee’s friends, family and community in celebration. Hosted by Sargeant X Comrade.

David Matyas Creative Residency
2023-08-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-16 14:00 - 16:00 | cSPACE Eau Claire Neighbourhood Hub, 381 2 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2P 0C5, Canada
As a member of The Fly’s La Mosca, guitarist David Matyas reunites his Flamenco ensemble to celebrate their bandmate and brother, Marvin Kee.
“Marvin “The Fly” Kee —[was] a longtime staple of the Calgary music community, known for his work in bands like the Flytrap, Sargeant X Comrade, the High Rollers, the Ex-Boyfriends, the Torchettes, Deicha & the Vududes, La Mosca and more over multiple decades…” — Megan Lapierre, Exclaim! Magazine

Opening Reception: Metamorphosis in Cobalt by Lauren Sanchez
2023-08-17 18:00 - 21:00 | cSPACE Eau Claire Neighbourhood Hub, 381 2 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2P 0C5, Canada
Come celebrate the launch of artist Lauren B. Sanchez’ Metamorphosis in Cobalt.
Prepare to be enchanted with Metamorphosis in Cobalt – an art exhibition where the realm of process and manifestation converge in a captivating display of creativity in the mesmerizing hue of Cobalt Blue. Every painting in this exhibition is not just a finished masterpiece but an ongoing work in progress. As you stroll through Marvin’s Room, you’ll have the rare opportunity to glimpse into Lauren’s creative process, observing the birth of ideas and the evolution of emotions brought to life through brushstrokes. As the exhibition unfolds, so too does the emotional landscape of the space, mirroring the artist’s journey and manifesting an atmosphere of inspiration and curiosity. Just like the pieces showcased in Metamorphosis in Cobalt, you can witness the evolution of your own artwork throughout.

Metamorphosis in Cobalt by Lauren Sanchez Art Exhibit
2023-08-18 16:00 - 18:00 | cSPACE Eau Claire Neighbourhood Hub, 381 2 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2P 0C5, Canada
Artist Lauren B. Sanchez will use Marvin’s Room as her laboratory of artistic experimentation.
Prepare to be enchanted with Metamorphosis in Cobalt – an art exhibition where the realm of process and manifestation converge in a captivating display of creativity in the mesmerizing hue of Cobalt Blue. Every painting in this exhibition is not just a finished masterpiece but an ongoing work in progress. As you stroll through Marvin’s Room, you’ll have the rare opportunity to glimpse into Lauren’s creative process, observing the birth of ideas and the evolution of emotions brought to life through brushstrokes. As the exhibition unfolds, so too does the emotional landscape of the space, mirroring the artist’s journey and manifesting an atmosphere of inspiration and curiosity. Just like the pieces showcased in Metamorphosis in Cobalt, you can witness the evolution of your own artwork throughout
Lauren’s workshop on Saturday, August 19 from 11 AM – 2 PM. Discover the transformative nature of Cobalt Blue as you delve into the alchemy of the creative process. You will learn to express emotions and inner visions in watercolor.

David Matyas Creative Residency: La Mosca Live Performance
2023-08-18 19:00 - 20:00 | cSPACE Eau Claire Neighbourhood Hub, 381 2 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2P 0C5, Canada
La Mosca Performs Live!
Band and members Manuel Jara, David Matyas, Samuel Downie and Luis Tovar gather in the spirit of the Fly’s La Mosca for this live performance, fusing funk, flamenco and beyond.

Special Workshop with artist Lauren B. Sanchez
2023-08-19 11:00 - 14:00 | cSPACE Eau Claire Neighbourhood Hub, 381 2 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2P 0C5, Canada
Prepare to be enchanted with Metamorphosis in Cobalt – an art exhibition where the realm of process and manifestation converge in a captivating display of creativity in the mesmerizing hue of Cobalt Blue. Every painting in this exhibition is not just a finished masterpiece but an ongoing work in progress. As you stroll through Marvin’s Room, you’ll have the rare opportunity to glimpse into Lauren’s creative process, observing the birth of ideas and the evolution of emotions brought to life through brushstrokes. As the exhibition unfolds, so too does the emotional landscape of the space, mirroring the artist’s journey and manifesting an atmosphere of inspiration and curiosity.
Just like the pieces showcased in Metamorphosis in Cobalt, you can witness the evolution of your own artwork throughout Lauren’s workshop. Discover the transformative nature of Cobalt Blue as you delve into the alchemy of the creative process. You will learn to express emotions and inner visions in watercolor.
