Free First Thursday
September 4
5-9 PM
Join us at Contemporary Calgary for Free First Thursday: Brazilian Night! In celebration of Culture Days, enjoy an evening filled with the vibrant spirit of Brazil. The night kicks off at 5 PM with live music by Rodolfo Dantas, followed by performances from 7–8 PM by the Brazilian Heritage Dancers, Samba Soul YYC, and Calgary Capoeira (performances may run past 8 PM).
Enjoy free admission from 5–9 PM and visit the bar for a Caipirinha—Brazil’s signature cocktail—alongside wine, craft beer, and non-alcoholic options. Delicious eats will be available for purchase from local vendors Sugarloaf, Pado Bakery, Trem Bom, and Sweet Bit. Be sure to browse and shop local artists Michelle’s Arts, Ore Jewelry, and Nature’s Gold.
Take part in creative activations, including Snail Community Garden, a collaborative, world-building, and map-making game. Snail Community Garden is created based on the role-playing game Beak, Feather + Bone, drawing on the themes in the exhibition Presence. This game allows players to take on a specific snail role, then claim and describe different structures on a map. Over the course of the game, players create a story about their snail community, and by extension, the exhibition Presence. Snail Community Garden was developed in partnership with the Play, (Re)design, and Learn Group (playdesignlearn.ca) at the University of Calgary.
Wander through our current exhibitions, connect with the community, and experience contemporary art in new ways. All ages welcome.
Art for All – FREE with registration.
Drop-in exhibition tours:
6 & 8 PM
On view:
