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HomeEventsYYC Weekend Preview: April 3 - 5, 2015

YYC Weekend Preview: April 3 – 5, 2015

Since everyone probably has already seen enough Easter related events advertised in Calgary, I decided to collect non-Easter related events taking place April 3 through 5th. Enjoy your weekend everyone.


 

King Lear at the Max Bell Theatre

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One of the greatest Shakespeare tragedies, King Lear is in Calgary from April 1 – 12 featuring Benedict Campbell. King Lear tries to divide his kingdom and wealth evenly among his three daughters, but it’s no easy matter. Things end in madness, lies and deception. The play will be performed on Fridays at 8 pm, Saturday at 2 pm and 8 pm, and on Sundays at 7:30 pm. The tickets are available for $35 and more here.


 

PUSH 2015 at C2

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Returning for the fifth year in a row, this exhibition features artwork of various mediums, such as photographs, view paintings, sculptures, installation, and digital works, created by 36 emerging artists. Free of cost, the display was open everyday since March 25 and will be open until April 11 from noon to 6 pm. This event is taking place at  the C2 City Hall Location (104-800 Macleod Trail SE) More information here.


 

The Haunting at Vertigo Theatre

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Inspired by ghost stories written by Charles Dickens, Vertigo Theatres presents a tale of terror from April 2 to 12. David Filde is a young book dealer who has recently been hired into a private library. There, he finds some rare books that lead to a series of unexplainable events that he must prove that are not happening only in his head. The Haunting will be performed on Friday at 7:30 pm, Saturday at 2 and 7:30 pm, and Sunday at 2 pm for the price of $25. Tickets availale here.

 


 

Cabinets of Curiosity at Glenbow Museum

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Inspired by 17th century “wonder rooms,” this exhibition contains interactive and exotic collections of an Edmonton artist, Lyndal Osborne. Spoilers: there are things like emu eggs, porcupine pelts, and ant nests. The exhibit has been open everyday since February 28 and will stay until January 17, 2016. At the price of $10 for students and seniors, $15 for general admission, the exhibit is open on Friday from 11:30 am to 7:30 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm. More information here.

Katie Kim
Katie Kimhttps://www.youthareawesome.com/author/katie
Katie is a native Korean who's been living in Calgary for 8-ish years. While her obsession with the Korean music industry (especially Exo) obscures her external image, she's not completely off the rail of academics, yet. Though she plays up to her Asian stereotypes, she is an avid fan of Sherlock. (She finished all three seasons in half a week). Ever since then, she has created her own mind palace.
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