Events Calendar
Asian Heritage Foundation Events 2009
May 6th
From Asian shores to Alberta Prairies
Books & multi-media project to boost Asian collections of Alberta Public Libraries formally launched with a presentation at the Alberta Legislature in Edmonton.
May 7th
Kick off
at Glenbow Museum, Opening Reception 6-8pm, Level 2, Free admission
Launch celebrates the opening of a month-long exhibition at the Glenbow Museum entitled Elsewhere, featuring recent paintings examining diaspora and place by Christine Cheung
May 29th – June 7th
RootSoilBlossom Visual Arts Exhibition
Chinese Cultural Centre,Opening Reception, Time: TBA, Free admission
May 29th
Film “Confessions of a Salesman”
by Ho Tam in collaboration with TRUCK Galleryoutdoors in Chinatown. Free admission.
May 29
PlanIt Dialogue
Location: Chinese Cultural Center, Free and open to the public, Time: 1:30 pm
An opportunity to engage in dialogue addressing how immigrants and their commercial and retail enterprises contribute
to the vibrancy and diversity of the City of Calgary.
May 29
Diaspora Discourse
Location: Chinese Cultural Center, Free and open to the public, Time: TBA
Explore questions around Asian identity and the arts.
May 30
Inspiring Education Community Conversation
Location: Centre for Newcomers, 125-920 36 St, NE, Calgary
Engaging Asian and immigrant families in a public discussion about the future of Alberta’s Kindergarten to Grade 12 educational system
May 30
Bollywood ExtravaDanza
Nirvana Banquet Hall, #1009-5075 Falconridge Blvd.NE 6: 30 to late Free admission
The Ultimate Bollywood Experience…Feast your eyes & Tantalize your tastebuds with the Flavours of South Asia & Bollywood. …
June 1st
Forest Lawn High School at 7pm
Asian Calgarian Canadian Theatre (ACCT) –OUT YOUTH THEATRE)
Free Admission, limited seating
Final presentation of An Asian Youth in Educational and Liberation Theatre Project in Calgary. 14 students of Forest lawn Dinah Gaston ( Danger Bay) and Jesse Catibog, (So You Think You Can Dance) use theatre and breakdance workshops to present performance at Forest Lawn
Community Events Calendar 2009
April 24
Calgary Korean Seniors Association
Alzheimer Caregiving Workshops
sponsored by “New Horizons for Seniors Program” and Alzheimer Society of Calgary.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Calgary Korean Association’s Office at 1901 -30 Street SW
April 28
Calgary Korean Seniors Association and Calgary Korean Cultural Centre
Choral group performance, traditional dance performance
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location Montgomery Community Centre
May 1st – 30th,
Photo Exhibition “China’s 30th Parallel”
presented by the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre sponsored by the Consulate General of P.R. China in Calgary. Open daily 10 am – 5 pm. Admission is free.
May 1 – 31, 2009
Glenbow Museum
Elsewhere: Recent Paintings by Christine Cheung
Glenbow and the Asian Heritage Foundation of Southern Alberta are proud to present a selection of recent works by Christine Cheung. These remarkable works from her recent trip are fresh and engaging studies that reflect a sense of place that is physical, emotional and imagined all at once.
Born and raised in Calgary, Cheung is a graduate from the Masters of Fine Arts program at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and a recipient of the 2008 Alberta Lieutenant Governor General’s Emerging Artist Award. In 2008, Cheung was awarded a production grant from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts and travelled to Asia where she completed artist-in-residence programs at Red Gate Studios (Beijing) and Compeung (Thailand).
Location: Level 2, Glenbow Museum
May 2
“A Ghazal Night with Jamal Raja & Parminder
Organized by Friends of Pakistan,/i> Sadat Choudhary & Burhan Khan - 403 852 4768
May 2
Calgary Chinese Community Service Association
“Shall We Dance Gala” – Fundraising Event
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Red & White Club (1817 Crowchild Trail NW)
Cost: $65
Contact: Tel : (403) 265-8446
May 2
Kala Bhavin of Calgary
Folklore of India
A celebration of Bharatnatyam and the mythical dances of India.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Boris Roubakine Hall, University of Calgary
Cost: Adults $10; Children 10 and under $5 – tickets available in advance only.
May 2
Vietnamese Students’ Association (in collaboration with Korean Students’ Association)
What: Spring Allure Gala
Formal year end celebration, entertainment and authentic Asian Cuisine.
Time: 5:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: University of Calgary Ballroom (3rd Floor MacEwan Hall)
Cost: $25, deadline Apr.20 for purchasing VSA’s tickets
Contact number: 403-708-8413.
May 2nd
NAGAR KIRTAN Sikh parade
Location, 10AM - 3pm (in NE, Martindale to 54 Ave).
Join the Sikh community as they celebrate the traditions, culture, and faith of Sikhism in this colourful parade.
Map on following weblink http://www.calgarykeertan.com/
May 3
Glenbow Museum
Japanese Celebration
Witness the blessing ceremony for the beautiful Japanese shrine recently donated to Glenbow. This shrine was originally used in the Raymond Buddhist Church in southern Alberta. It is also the season for great joy and happiness as we celebrate Buddha’s Birthday, called Hanamatsuri in Japan.
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Level 2, Art of Asia Gallery, Glenbow Museum
May 4 & 5
Pakistani Consulate Camp in Calgary
Organized by Pakistan Canada Association 403 852 4768
May 7
Glenbow Museum
Behind the Scenes at Glenbow
In recognition of Asian Heritage Month, Curator of Indigenous Studies Beth Carter will guide a group of lucky guests into Glenbow’s storage area to look at our diverse Asian collections – from Indonesian puppets to fabulous textiles.
Time: 6:15 p.m.
Location: Glenbow Museum
Cost: MEMBER EXCLUSIVE! Limited availability – call to 403 268 4110 to register
May 8
Hosted by Canadian Heritage
Canadian Citizenship Ceremony
Place: Harry Hays Building - Conference Centre (220 - 4th Avenue SE)
Description: This special citizenship ceremony in honour of Asian Heritage Month will include guest speakers and performances from Asian-Canadian artists. Performances may include Nancy Li playing the Pipa (traditional Chinese instrument).
Muslim Families Network Society presents
Gender Equity and Social Issues 2009
This is the conference for socially conscious Muslims and Non-Muslims in City and region; education, community and social organizations.
If it sounds like ‘just a social conference for Muslims, please guess again! This is the conference that asks what the Calgary’s Muslim Community’s future looks like - particularly in light of the challenges our community is facing that hinder our growth and development - and what steps our community must take now to make sure it plays a strong and vibrant role in the future of Calgary and the broader Canadian society. For Ticket orders, contact us:
Tel. 403-288 7093, 403 313 0693 & 403 667 4514
May 9
Calgary Korean Seniors Association
Senior’s Party
Dr. KiYoung Lee, the president of the Calgary Korean scholarship Foundation will give a seminar on Calgary Korean Scholarship Foundation.
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Calgary Central Full Gospel Church
May 9th
“I Love You Mom”
a special celebration program tailored for Mother’s Day presented by the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre The program, 7 pm – 9 pm to be held at the auditorium of the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre features an evening of loving theme through a mix and combination of different performing arts including traditional Chinese dance, hip-hop dance, Chinese and western musical instruments, poems, live band singing, Chinese calligraphy demonstration and martial art. Performers including the 2009 Kiwanis Rose Bowl winner violinist Jing Zheng, Ttiple C, 7th Ave., Zhao Li Dance School, Xiao Tian-Er Dance School, Tina’s Dance School and some other talented performers. Contact the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre at (403)262-5071 to reserve your ticket or browse www.culturalcentre.ca for details. Ticket price $10.
May 10
Handover Ceremony to New Pakistan Canada Association Executives 2009 - 2011
PCA Calgary
May 16
Launching Ceremony of a PAKISTANI English/Urdu NEWSPAPER “SUNDAY TIMES”
Sadat Choudhary 403 852 4768
May 18 - ongoing
Calgary Chinese Community Service Association
Chinatown Greeter Program
Chinese greeters dress in traditional Chinese costume and greet the public on the street.
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Chinatown
May 19
Calgary Korean Seniors Association
Alzheimer Caregiving Workshops
sponsored by “New Horizons for Seniors Program” and Alzheimer Society of Calgary.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Calgary Korean Association’s Office at 1901 -30 Street SW
May 22nd
Top Chef Gala
Featuring Bravo TV’s Top Chef 2007 $100,000 1st place winner, Hung Huynh. Special performances and entertainment by CVYG and the Vietnamese Student Association.(Calgary Vietnamese Youth Group co-presents with Danish Canadian Club) Mr. Hung Huynh (U.S. $100,000 top chef winner with Fish Sauce recipe). 6:30 pm, tickets $75 Contact Danish Canadian Club 403-261-9774, Nha Trang Market 403-248-3301, Big Ben Travel 403-606-1873
May 23
Malaysian Singaporean Bruneian Community Association
20th Anniversary Cultural Night Celebration “Di Bawah Bintang Bintang”
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Glenmore Christian Academy (GCA) School (16520 – 24th Street SW)
Cost: Adult Member $35; Adult Non-Member $0; Child (5 to 12) Member $20; Child (5 to 12) Non-Member $25
May 23
Zambales Association of Calgary
Calgarian Seniors Spring Dance
Location: Radisson Hotel Calgary
Contact: 403-248-8014; e-mail: zambales98@hotmail.com
May 24, 2009
Red Dance Shoes School of Dance 2009 Recital
Time: 7:00PM, Sunday,
Venue: SAIT Orpheus Theatre, Campus Centre Building , 1301-16 Ave. NW, Calgary
Ticket: $10
Contact: Viola 403-2398685 403-8918737
Web site: hongwuxie.cardsschoolofdance.com
email: violachaw@hotmail.com
May 29th
2009 Special Conference: Alberta’s Cultural Communities: A Diverse History
May 29th – 301st at Carriage House Inn. Opening Reception on May 29th at the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre. The 2009 Special Conference features Alberta’s Cultural Communities: A Diverse History. The opening reception, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm to be held at the Chinese Cultural Centre will provide the guests an opportunity to appreciate arts exhibitions, to visit the Chinese artifacts Museum, to experience Chinese brush arts, to enjoy some exquisite performances of Chinese dances and music, to see a demonstration of a Chinese tea ceremony, and to taste a selection of Chinese special snacks and refreshments. Contact Trudy Cowan, Conference Coordinator at (403) 984-8185 to get your ticket. Ticket price $25.
May 29th
Outdoor Movie Night
presented by the Chinese Community Service Association
Ongoing every other Friday throughout the summer
The location of the will be in Sien Lok Park in Chinatown.
As for the time, the pre-show will begin in the evening around 6:30 and the movie would begin around 7:30 or 8:00.
May 30
University of Calgary Filipino Students’ Association
Cultural Nite XVI: “Your Roots Are Showing”
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Polish Canadian Cultural Centre (3015 15 Street NE)
U of C Filipino Students’ Association proudly presents Cultural Nite XVI: Your Roots Are Showing!
Cultural Nite is our annual stage extravaganza, which is a play/musical/edutainment that showcases various talents of UCFSA members in the form of acting, song and dance. It highlights Filipino cultural dances and their significance in Filipino culture. Mixed in with a bit of history, comedy and fun, this event is definitely an unforgettable experience!
Cost: $17 General Admission; $12 UCFSA Member
June 13
Celebrating 111 years of Philippine Independence
Location: Westin Hotel Calgary
Contact: Office of Philippine Honourary Consul 403-252-2955.
June 24
Calgary Korean Seniors Association and Calgary Korean Cultural Centre
Seniors’ gathering and to honour Korean War Veterans
Seniors’ choral group and seniors’ traditional dance group will give performance.
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Montgomery Community Centre
Glenbow Museum
Many Faces, Many Paths: Art of Asia
Drop in for a journey to exotic Asia and learn about Buddhist and Hindu art and culture with a knowledgeable guide in our world class Asian Gallery.
Date: Thursdays and Sundays
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Included with museum admission
Glenbow Museum
Faces of Asia
This photography exhibit explores the incredible diversity of people in Asia, offering insights into the daily life, traditions and rituals of India, the Himalayas and Laos.
Location: Level 2, Art of Asia Gallery, Glenbow Museum