On select days from November 28 – December 7, 2025, celebrate Christmas with the Calgary Opera! Little Red Riding Hood is a short and sweet family opera that provides a charming entry point for children into the world of opera. Christmas at Calgary Opera — Little Red Riding Hood: When:
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Bert Church Live Theatre is a fully equipped, live performing arts facility in Airdrie, only a short drive from Calgary. The facility seats 377 people and offers audiences an intimate opportunity to experience world-renowned performers. The charm of a small city venue that provides an up-close and personal experience, plus
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Introduce your family to the ballet with Alberta Ballet’s stunning production of The Nutcracker, a holiday classic that features everything from Russian princesses to Rat Kings and a stage full of young dancers to inspire your kids. This December, you’ll enjoy an all-new show, with fresh choreography from Artistic Director Francesco
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Founded in 1972, Calgary Opera’s Mission is to be the best at connecting people, through the magic of opera, to themselves, to each other, and to the community. Calgary Opera has made a name for itself as a company that is committed to the development of Canadian talent and the
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The Nutcracker (in a Nutshell) takes children through the classic ballet The Nutcracker in just 30 minutes. Set to Tchaikovsky’s music, the Nutcracker Prince, the Rat King, the Snow Queen, and the Sugar Plum Fairy and all her friends make an appearance. There’s a holiday craft before the show, and
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We love those Christmas moments. From the cozy ones, snuggled up in pyjamas by the Christmas tree to the big events dressed in our sparkling best, there’s so much to love about the holiday season. Christmas is a magical time, and however you celebrate the winter holidays, we wish you
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Alberta Theatre Projects is a not-for-profit, professional theatre company that plays in the Martha Cohen Theatre at Arts Commons. They produce a wide range of high-quality plays, often focusing on Canadian playwriting. Teens and adults may be interested in many of their shows, and families with younger children will enjoy
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December 2021 There really is a lot of pressure on the Christmas season. We want beautiful decorations and yummy food, perfect presents and fun family time . . . and we want all of that to bring us harmony, joy, and hope. I won’t deny these are worthy goals. But
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