Featured Events in Calgary in January, 2024 (May Updated)

Illusions Drag Brunch Calgary is the ultimate celebrity impersonation drag queen brunch in town. This fabulous show is not your typical brunch experience as it does not sell or serve food, but it offers a spectacular combination of burlesque-style performances and comedy by the industry's best celebrity impersonators. Hosted by the funniest drag queens in Calgary, this show guarantees an evening of laughter and entertainment. Get ready to be amazed by the stellar tribute performances to some of your favorite classic and contemporary pop icons. From Madonna, Cher, and Tina Turner to Whitney Houston, Liza Minelli, and Joan Rivers, this drag queen show has it all. The lineup also includes impersonations of Beyoncé, Pink, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Adele, Amy Winehouse, and many more. Each performer is sure to captivate and delight the audience with their incredible talent. Whether you're planning a bachelorette party, a birthday celebration, or just a night out with friends, Illusions Drag Brunch is the perfect choice. This show has become increasingly popular in Calgary, thanks in part to the mainstream success of shows like RuPaul's Drag Race. It offers a unique twist on drag entertainment, showcasing the best in celebrity impersonation for all your celebration needs. Please note that attendees must be at least 18 years old. If you're unable to attend the show, don't worry. Illusions has got you covered with their exceptional drag queen performances. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit their website or give them a call. Join the excitement and experience the most amazing drag queen show in Calgary at Illusions Drag Brunch.

When confronting the environmental crisis, in which unbridled production of goods is threatening the diversity of the natural world, it is essential that we take an interest in how things are displayed, commercialized, and consumed, whether in brick-and-mortar store windows or online. This youth exhibition, specially designed for kids and teenagers aged 6 to 14, casts a critical eye on modern consumer society and advertising aimed at children, which often features animals, colours, sounds, and shapes designed to appeal to them. For the occasion, Montréal-based Costa Rican artist Juan Ortiz-Apuy has created a visual and sound environment allowing visitors to explore the language of advertising and its ability to act on us, in sometimes unexpected ways. The artist based his research on new marketing strategies that have emerged in the social media era, i.e., the phenomenon of “unboxing” and ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) videos. A genuine foray into the world of objects, this exhibition seeks to examine the way we consume today—always with a touch of humour—to better understand its future impacts. The Tropicana exhibition tour is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec. The exhibition was produced in 2020 by VOX, centre de l’image contemporaine with financial support from the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec.

Lucia Hierro is a Dominican American conceptual artist born and raised in New York City, Washington Heights/Inwood, and currently based in the South Bronx. Lucia’s practice, which includes sculpture, digital media and installation, confronts twenty-first century capitalism through an intersectional lens. She received a BFA from SUNY Purchase (2010) and an MFA from Yale School of Art (2013). Hierro’s work has been exhibited at venues including the Bronx Museum of the Arts, the Museum of African Diaspora (MoAD), San Francisco; Jeffrey Deitch Gallery, Los Angeles; Elizabeth Dee Gallery, New York; Latchkey Projects, New York; Charlie James Gallery, Los Angeles; Primary Projects, Miami; Sean Horton Presents, Dallas; and Casa Quien in the Dominican Republic.