FREE First Thursdays
Thursday, June 6
5-9 PM
Join us on June 6 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 featuring exhibitions by artists Anton Ginzburg, Winnie Truong, and Derek Liddington. Experience a range of engaging activities:
BonBon by HEREBY: Immerse yourself in BonBon, a vibrant fusion of interactive art and public furniture. This playful array of colourful modules transforms any area into a dynamic hub, adding a burst of excitement to our spaces.
Market Collective Sneak Peek: Get an exclusive preview of Market Collective, showcasing the creative talents and products of local artists and makers.
BABYGIRL: Enjoy curated beats by BABYGIRL, bringing a fresh and engaging sound to our summer FREE First Thursdays.
Contemporary Confetti Pop-Up: Experience the Contemporary Confetti Pop-Up in our front plaza! Commissioned by d.talks and created by Endemic Architecture, this site-specific paint installation facilitates community engagement and events, enriching the social and cultural life of our front plaza.
Sugar Water Bar: Indulge in thoughtfully crafted beverages by Sugar Water Bar, enhancing your evening with delightful drinks.
This is an all-ages event. Join us for an evening of art, music, and community at Contemporary Calgary!
FREE with registration.
FREE First Thursday Partners
Photo by: Annabeth Trondsen
BABYGIRL
We are thrilled to announce a FREE First Thursday residency with BABYGIRL! She will be showcasing her talent and passion for music from May through August.
BABYGIRL (Katie Lavoie) has been a name on dance floors for over a decade. Spending the last 10 years between Toronto and NYC, she has recently moved back to her hometown of Calgary, AB and has continued to bring a passion for nightlife, and deep music knowledge with her. A genre-fluid DJ spanning house, boogie, techno, jungle and breakbeat, nothing is off limits.
From years of working behind the counter in record stores to digging herself, she holds a love letter for jazz, punk, and generally anything groovy and weird.
Babygirl has been a regular on The Lot Radio (BK), ISO Radio (TO) and is a resident of Toronto’s rave series Pep Rally. She is also an integral educator with Chippy Nonstop’s Intersession DJ workshops and ran a monthly series at The Black Eagle.
Back in Calgary, she has been a guest for the party series Ambien, Pleasure Principle, Cutting Shapes and a resident at Sweet Loretta.
Sugar Water Bar
Kyo-Jean Chung started Sugar Water in 2015 as a way of exploring his love for finely crafted cocktails. He has a curiosity for powerful elixirs that percolate ideas and bring people to common ground. His knack for befriending talented people in all realms of culinary arts, mixology, and event planning helps him cultivate fresh ideas and inspired service. He has managed to find the perfect balance between friendliness, professionalism, and lightness throughout his life as an entrepreneur.