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Leaders Awards Gala
Thursday, October 24th
Location: BMO Event Centre
Address: 1912 Flores LaDue Parade SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1
For more info contact Brittany Fouquette at brittany@businessincalgary.com or 587-774-7624
Many events may be listed free of charge. Charges may apply on occasion to certain listings and will guarantee placement. A Business in Calgary representative will contact you with further details if this is the case.
All events for the next weekly email must be submitted by Wednesday, April 30 at 8:30 AM
CRESCENDO
Saturday, April 26
Location: Arts Commons Jack Singer Concert Hall
Addree: 205 8 Avenue SE
Time: 7:00 PM
At CRESCENDO, you’ll be singing and dancing along to some of your favourite pop and rock hits from Adele, Elton John, Queen, Bon Jovi, and more – all performed by incredible local talent – while powerful storytelling will move and inspire you.
This one-of-a-kind, high-energy musical event is produced by the John Cameron Experience in support of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation and mental health research and programming for young people and their families. In celebration of our fifth year, for every five tickets purchased, you’ll receive a sixth as a gift to you. All the more reason to invite your friends and family! Your ticket also grants you access to the CRESCENDO afterparty, where the good times will keep rolling with a live DJ, snacks, cash bar and chance to meet the performers!
Cost: $85-125
Learn more and get your tickets today: childrenshospital.ab.ca/crescendo
Annual Spring Art Show & Sale
April 26 & 27
Location: Bridgeland Riverside Community Association
Address: 917 Centre Ave NE
Time: 10:00 AM
Get your art fix, shop for Mother’s Day or treat yourself to something special! Over 45 local emerging to established artists in attendance showcasing: painting, jewelry, glass, photography, ceramics, sculpture and textiles. Join our all ages diverse 2-Day art event from 10am-4pm in the heart of Bridgeland Riverside with Free parking and admission, draws and no GST. Different artists each day with hundreds of unique handmade artworks, you are sure to find art as unique as you!
Cost: Free
For more info contact Tammy Watt at beaconoriginalart@yahoo.com or 4032769602
Powerful You! 2025
Thursday, May 1
Location: Fairmont Palliser
Address: 133 9 Ave SW
Time: 11:00
The theme for Powerful You! 2025 is “Making Changes to Accelerate Action”. The United Nation’s campaign for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 “Accelerate Action”, is built around the shocking statistic that at the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158 – roughly 5 generations from now – to reach full gender parity. This is a critical conversation that must extend beyond IWD. Panelists will share their professional journey, how the current political climate is impacting work on diversity and inclusion, and explore what strategies and actions are available for those who are committed to #AccelerateAction.
Cost: Individual Ticket: $145 / Branded Table for 10: $1,400
Robert Lemay - From the Garden
Saturday, May 3
Location: Wallace Galleries
Address: 100, 500-5th Ave SW
Time: 2:00 PM
Opening reception: Saturday, May 3 from 2-5pm; artist in attendance Lemay explores the wonders of his garden in this exhibition that immerses the viewer in a barrage of colour. Peonies being his favourite flower; these magnificent blooms will be a focus in the exhibition.
Cost: Free
For more info contact Colette Hubner at info@wallacegalleries.com or 4032628050
Panel including 4 speakers. Monthly luncheon.
Wednesday, May 7
Location: Canyon Meadows GC
Address: 12501 14 st sw
Time: 11:30
Join us on a panel discussion on from business pain to business bliss. Included networking, 2 course lunch, fees , tax and grat
Cost: $65
For more info contact Debbie Van Camp at info@cbwncalgary.com or 4038617983
Tapas & Trades, Construction Networking
Wednesday, May 7
Location: Jerome’s Appliance Gallery
Address: 7152 Fisher Street SE
Time: 5:00 PM
TRADE & RENOVATORS, DESIGNERS & ARCHITECTS, INSURANCE AGENTS, REALTORS, HOMEOWNERS, RESIDENTIAL AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION MIXER.
CALGARY TOPICS FOR PRESENTATION: Members introductions, JEROME’S APPLIANCE GALLERY TOUR & TALK will be the key focus. What do you receive you ask? Knowledge, Networking, Coffee/beverage & Snacks and Enjoyment Bring your business cards and cheery attitude. See you there.
Cost: $35
Contact Wendy or Elaine at info@calgaryrenovationcontractors.ca or 587-581-5533
Techstars Startup Weekend
Friday, May 9
Location: Platform Innovation Centre
Address: 407 9 Ave SE
Time: 5:00 PM
🚀 Techstars Startup Weekend: Build a Startup in 54 Hours! 🚀 Have a big idea? Want to be part of something exciting? Techstars Startup Weekend is a hackathon-style event where innovators, entrepreneurs, and creatives come together to pitch ideas, form teams, and build startups—all in just 54 hours! This year’s theme? Change Makers. 🌎💡 We’re looking for bold ideas that challenge the status quo and drive social, environmental, and economic impact. Whether it’s a tech solution tackling global challenges or a local initiative making a difference, this is your chance to build something that matters.
Why join? ✅ Learn by doing—experience the fast-paced world of startups firsthand ✅ Collaborate with developers, designers, business pros & more ✅ Find mentors & connect with industry experts ✅ Maybe even meet your future co-founder!
Cost: $65.00 +gst
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/techstars-startup-weekend-participant-pass-tickets-1225578390959
An Update on Alberta’s Post Secondary Sector with Minister Rajan Sawhney & Dr. Jack Mintz
Friday, May 23
Location: The Ranchmen’s Club
Address: 710 13 Ave SW
Time: 11:30
Join Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) on May 23rd at The Ranchmen’s Club in Calgary for an insightful event featuring Minister Rajan Sawhney and Dr. Jack Mintz. Minister Sawhney, Alberta’s Minister of Advanced Education, and Dr. Mintz, a renowned economist and President’s Fellow at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy, will discuss the future of advanced education in Alberta. We look forward to your participation in this engaging discussion on Alberta’s educational landscape.
Cost: $65 – $1,050
Tickets are available on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/general-sir-arthur-currie-award-dinner-2025-gsac-tickets-1218433600699?aff=oddtdtcreator More information: https://valourcanada.ca/events/gsac2025/
