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Black History Month 2026

Calgary Public Library

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Discover the stories and rich culture of Black Albertans during Black History Month.

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Black Lives in Alberta - Over a Century of Racial Injustice Continues
Today at 7:00 PM
Free
Black History Month: An Evening with Wakefield Brewster
Today at 6:30 PM
Free
Black History Month: Afro-Fusion Dance with Amanda Okafor
Tue, Feb 10, 1:00 PM
Free

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Calgary Public Library

Organizer of Black History Month 2026

Join us as we celebrate the power of language to shape culture, strengthen community, and inspire connection. Enjoy cultural performances that showcase our city’s linguistic diversity and highlight the importance of multilingualism, cultural understanding, and preserving mother tongues for a more inclusive, sustainable world.

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Addictions Don't Discriminate

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Join us during the month of August to experience the Addictions Don’t Discriminate exhibit and complimentary programming. The exhibit is designed to inspire understanding, empathy and action.

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Ammolite Opera: Red Chair Music Series

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Enjoy operatic performances and learn more about the artistic life.

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ASCENTI AI 2024: Symposium on AI and Creative Arts

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Join us for the Ascenti AI symposium taking place Friday April 5 and all day Saturday April 6. In addition to the symposium on Friday evening and Saturday there are two workshops. For more details on the book project visit: https://ascenti-project.com/

Black History Month Historian

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Join Calgary Public Library’s Black History Month Historian, Bashir Mohamed in a series of programs that connect the past to the present and provide insight into the important and ongoing work of historians and Black Albertan activists.

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Black History Month: The Caili O'Doherty Quintet

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The Caili O'Doherty Quintet, a New York-based jazz ensemble, will visit the Calgary Public Library for an educational performance on Jazz. In partnership with American Music Abroad and the U.S. Consulate General Calgary.

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BLACK MARKET PANEL DISCUSSIONS

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Join us for the Black Market Panel Discussions part of the 2023 Calgary Black Film Festival. Starting at 11:00 am we will be hosting three 1hour long panel discussions in the Alexander Calhoun Salon in Memorial Park Library.

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Calgary European Film Festival presents 2025/26

1 upcoming event

A monthly series of European films presented in partnership with the European Union Delegation to Canada together with the European Cultural Society of Calgary. Screenings from Sept 2025 until June 2026 in the Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall.

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Calgary's 2025 Municipal Election: Info Sessions

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Free, accessible, non-partisan programming at Calgary Public Library to help you learn about central issues and figures relevant to the 2025 Calgary Municipal Election, so that you feel informed and prepared to cast your ballot on October 20.

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Canadian Banking for Newcomers

2 upcoming events

Understand the types of financial institutions and bank accounts in Canada.

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Collection image for Addictions Don't Discriminate

Addictions Don't Discriminate

No upcoming events

Join us during the month of August to experience the Addictions Don’t Discriminate exhibit and complimentary programming. The exhibit is designed to inspire understanding, empathy and action.

Collection image for Ammolite Opera: Red Chair Music Series

Ammolite Opera: Red Chair Music Series

No upcoming events

Enjoy operatic performances and learn more about the artistic life.

Collection image for ASCENTI AI 2024: Symposium on AI and Creative Arts

ASCENTI AI 2024: Symposium on AI and Creative Arts

No upcoming events

Join us for the Ascenti AI symposium taking place Friday April 5 and all day Saturday April 6. In addition to the symposium on Friday evening and Saturday there are two workshops. For more details on the book project visit: https://ascenti-project.com/

Black History Month Historian

No upcoming events

Join Calgary Public Library’s Black History Month Historian, Bashir Mohamed in a series of programs that connect the past to the present and provide insight into the important and ongoing work of historians and Black Albertan activists.

Collection image for Black History Month: The Caili O'Doherty Quintet

Black History Month: The Caili O'Doherty Quintet

No upcoming events

The Caili O'Doherty Quintet, a New York-based jazz ensemble, will visit the Calgary Public Library for an educational performance on Jazz. In partnership with American Music Abroad and the U.S. Consulate General Calgary.

Collection image for BLACK MARKET PANEL DISCUSSIONS

BLACK MARKET PANEL DISCUSSIONS

No upcoming events

Join us for the Black Market Panel Discussions part of the 2023 Calgary Black Film Festival. Starting at 11:00 am we will be hosting three 1hour long panel discussions in the Alexander Calhoun Salon in Memorial Park Library.

Collection image for Calgary European Film Festival presents 2025/26

Calgary European Film Festival presents 2025/26

1 upcoming event

A monthly series of European films presented in partnership with the European Union Delegation to Canada together with the European Cultural Society of Calgary. Screenings from Sept 2025 until June 2026 in the Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall.

Collection image for Calgary's 2025 Municipal Election: Info Sessions

Calgary's 2025 Municipal Election: Info Sessions

No upcoming events

Free, accessible, non-partisan programming at Calgary Public Library to help you learn about central issues and figures relevant to the 2025 Calgary Municipal Election, so that you feel informed and prepared to cast your ballot on October 20.

Collection image for Canadian Banking for Newcomers

Canadian Banking for Newcomers

2 upcoming events

Understand the types of financial institutions and bank accounts in Canada.

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