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CBC Calgary hosts outdoor open mic night on July 20

Are you a performer looking for a stage? We’re hosting an open mic night on Thursday, July 20 at ContainR in Sunnyside and are looking for local comedians, musicians, poets and entertainers to showcase their talents. Learn how you can sign up here.

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Madelaine Lapointe · CBC Communications ·
The Alcove, Madhuban and USAY are partnering with CBC Calgary to put on an outdoor open mic night on Thursday, July 20 from 6 to 9 p.m.
The Alcove, Madhuban and USAY are partnering with CBC Calgary to put on an outdoor open mic night on Thursday, July 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. (CBC Calgary)

Are you a performer looking for a stage? We're hosting an open mic night with The Alcove Centre for the Arts, Madhuban Performing Arts and Urban Society For Aboriginal Youth (USAY) on Thursday, July 20 at ContainR in Sunnyside and are looking for local comedians, musicians, poets and entertainers to showcase their talents.

The evening will include feature performances by our partners, a stand up comedy set by our emcee for the evening and host of the Calgary Eyeopener, Loren McGinnis, raffle prizes, frozen treats from Holy Cow Gelato & Donuts and food and drink from Not Just Curry food truck.  

Interested in being part of our audience?

Register for free here.

About our partners and feature performances

The Alcove recently opened a recreational facility in partnership with City of Calgary and cSPACE Projects with the goal of making art more accessible in the community.
The Alcove recently opened a recreational facility in partnership with City of Calgary and cSPACE Projects with the goal of making art more accessible in the community. (Fern + Pine Studios)

The Alcove Centre for the Arts (The Alcove) 

The Alcove is a non-profit organization in Calgary, Alberta, aiming to increase accessibility to the arts by offering workshops, artistic showcases and a creative social space. The Alcove aims to make art more accessible and provide a platform to support local artists and engage individuals in their creativity.

Through its vibrant performances, Madhuban has introduced the captivating world of Bollywood and Indian art forms to Calgary, captivating audiences with its mesmerizing dance routines and musical performances.
Through its vibrant performances, Madhuban has introduced the captivating world of Bollywood and Indian art forms to Calgary, captivating audiences with its mesmerizing dance routines and musical performances. (Parth Iyer)

Madhuban Performing Arts

Madhuban Performing Arts is an organization that has garnered recognition for its unwavering passion and commitment to showcasing the richness and beauty of Indian culture and art forms. Founded in 2016, Madhuban was established with a clear vision in mind: to provide an immersive, dynamic, and multi-disciplinary platform for various South Asian art forms.

Tribe Artist Society believes in the transformative power of art and the ability of artists to create positive change in the world.
Tribe Artist Society believes in the transformative power of art and the ability of artists to create positive change in the world. (Dwight Good Eagle Farahat)

Urban Society For Aboriginal Youth (USAY) | Tribe Artist Society

USAY is an inspiring Indigenous youth agency that empowers young people in Calgary. With a focus on ages 12 to 29, they are dedicated to creating positive change and fostering cultural pride within the urban Indigenous community. Through innovative programs, meaningful collaborations and storytelling rooted in authenticity, USAY is shaping a brighter future for Indigenous youth.

Tribe Artist Society is a dynamic Indigenous-led hip hop and arts organization dedicated to empowering artists and unleashing their true potential. Their mission is simple yet powerful: to cultivate a thriving community of artists by providing coaching, education and mentorship opportunities. Dwight Good Eagle Farahat from Tribe Artist Society will be representing USAY with a feature performance. 

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