Calgary & the Rockies

Comedy Cave. Adam Tiller is a stand-up comedian and podcast host located in Everett, WA. He performs regularly at Laughs Comedy Club, Tacoma Comedy Club, Nate Jackson's Super Funny Comedy Club, and Club Comedy. He was a Participant in the "World Series of Comedy" Festival and a semifinalist in Nate Jackson's "Funniest MF" Competition. He has also opened for the following Headliners: Sam Morril, Doug Stanhope, Kyle Kinane, Joe List, Jon Dore, Erica Rhodes, Dusty Slay, Alonzo Bodden, Zolta Kaszas, Caitlin Peluffo, and Jackie Kashian.Adam hosts and produces a podcast titled, “Fadam & Friends,” and co-produces the comic strip “Beefcake & Butterball.” In his spare time, Adam enjoys eating and sleeping.

Martha Cohen Theatre. A live late-night show for people who closely follow Canada's news, politics, and current affairs, hosted by Paul Wells, one of the country's most respected political commentators. Wells is known for his discerning reporting, sharp interviews, and decades of coverage of Canadian politics, and this stage show mixes insightful conversation, live music, and unexpected local voices in a format that feels part town hall, part variety show, and part after-hours hangout.Built around Calgary and the people shaping it, the show will feature one-on-one interviews with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas and economist Trevor Tombe, along with live musical performances by Calgary alternative folk group The Dust Collectors.Drawing on Wells’ reputation for asking thoughtful questions and finding the human stories behind the headlines, the evening will explore the issues, ideas, and personalities influencing Calgary today while leaving plenty of room for humour, spontaneity, and surprise.

Jack Singer Concert Hall. Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra and memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex, and more.This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what more than 17 million women and fans worldwide have been laughing about for over 20 years. It's the Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change!

The GRAND - Flanagan Theatre. In the summer of 1949, the earliest days of the Cold War, Nobel Prize-winning writer Thomas Mann (Hanns Zischler) and his daughter Erika (Sandra Hüller, ANATOMY OF A FALL, CIFF 2023; TONI ERDMANN, CIFF 2016), embark on a challenging and emotional road trip across a Germany in ruins – from US dominated Frankfurt to Soviet controlled Weimar. Returning home after sixteen years of exile in the United States, Mann has to face not only a divided fatherland, but also deep fracture within his own family.With FATHERLAND, Academy Award®-winner Pawel Pawlikowski picks up where he left off with his award-winning IDA and COLD WAR (CIFF 2018), exploring – in his elliptic, distilled way – the themes of identity, family, love and guilt amid the turmoil and confusion of post-war Europe.

Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre. Music Cities Convention 2026 is coming to Calgary for the first time from September 29 to October 1, 2026, bringing together artists, music industry leaders, city builders, policymakers, educators, and music lovers from around the world to explore the powerful role music plays in shaping vibrant communities.Hosted by the National Music Centre in partnership with West Anthem and Sound Diplomacy, the three-day convention will feature inspiring conversations, performances, networking, and opportunities to discover Calgary's incredible music ecosystem. The event will extend beyond the conference with free public concerts, artist showcases, and community programming, giving Calgarians and visitors the chance to experience the city's vibrant music and cultural scene.As Canada's first Music Cities Convention, this landmark event will showcase Calgary as a global music city and create connections between local artists, audiences, industry leaders, and international guests.

Framed on Fifth. This rich and immersive experience showcases the paintings of Keith Dalgleish. Vibrant high-energy florals are captured with dynamic, mosaic-like brushwork. Keith has strived to redefine traditional still-life painting in a bold manner, with movement- so not “still”.Art Reception: Friday, Oct 2 | 6:00 pm to 8:30 pmArtist Talk: Saturday, Oct 17 | 1:00 to 3:00 pm