FREE First Thursdays
December 5
5-9 PM
Join us on December 5th at Contemporary Calgary for FREE First Thursdays, offering complimentary admission from 5-9 PM! Dive into the dynamic world of contemporary art as we extend our hours, inviting you to explore our galleries, enjoy live music from The PACC featuring Jonny Chavez (5:45-8 PM) and sip on a thoughtful selection of wine, craft beer, and refreshing non-alcoholic beverages. This is an all-ages event.
From 5-8 PM, enjoy a FREE drop-in art-making session in the Atrium, inspired by our current exhibitions. All ages and skill levels are welcome!
FREE with registration.
*FREE First Thursdays will take a break in January returning on February 6, 2025, for the first event of the new year. We hope to see you there!
Exhibitions on view:
The PACC, featuring Jonny Chavez
December 5
5:45-8:00 PM
Jonny Chavez - Guitar, Vocals, Keys, Drums, Trumpet
Jonny Chavez is a Calgary-born multi-instrumentalist rooted in jazz and gospel music. Inspired by the rhythms of Central America, Jonny Chavez combines different styles from 90’s hip hop to house music with traditional jazz influence.
Peter Strietman - Guitar
Born in the Netherlands he started pkaying guitar at the age of 12 playing rock, pop and later jazz . After moving to Vancouver he joined funk band Moustache Verticale. Since 2005 he has lived in Calgary and does freelance funk and jazz work as well as with various original bands . His two albums Flow and Freeform are on streaming platforms.
Doug Paddock - Drums, Upright Bass
Originally from southern Ontario, Doug arrived in Calgary in the early 80’s and never looked back. Doug’s passion from a young age was developing his craft as a jazz drummer, (and recently upright bass) studying with some of the world’s best and backing bands covering genres including jazz, funk, fusion, pop, country, folk, latin and hip hop.
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