March at Alcove

A new month means a fresh lineup at Alcove! Join us in March for hands-on workshops, exciting partner programs, and live events that bring our creative community together at both Alcove Core and Alcove Beltline locations. Come experience it for yourself; explore the programs calendar below to see what’s on!

Window Case Concert ft. Cedric’s Basement

Join us for this month’s installment of Window Case Concerts and enjoy live music as you stroll along 7 Ave and 2nd St SW! This month’s performance features Cedric’s Basement, bringing great energy to our storefront stage.

You can also step inside the art space to get crafty with a variety of free art supplies and instruments. Whether you want to create, listen, or simply hang out, there’s something for everyone (including free pastries and coffee)!

• Free event

• Drop-in (no registration required)

• All ages welcome

• Complimentary coffee & pastries

This program is graciously funded by the City of Calgary.

Learn to DJ w/ Jadé

Meet your workshop facilitator: As a multi-genre DJ, Jadé’s unique genre-bending sound reflects whatever stage she plays on, highlights her love for dance music, and ensures no set sounds the same. She's played for a variety of events and organizations, including opening for the Chainsmokers and Chris Lake at Badlands Music Festival, Chasing Summer Music Festival, The Calgary Flames, Telus SPARK, Holt Renfrew, Hotel Arts, and Sweet Loretta Bar (just to name a few).

Through DJing, she hopes to create positive and inclusive spaces whenever she plays and make dance floors a place of joy where all can have fun and express themselves.

• Workshops are recommended for people ages 12 and over. Children under 12 years old are welcome with parent/guardian supervision. Please get a ticket for each person (incl. all children).

• The workshop is admission by donation! Suggested $20 - $30 to support facilitator fees and supplies.

• Registration on Eventbrite required.

This workshop is graciously funded by City of Calgary.

ARTIST2ARTIST: Who the Heck Am I? Workshop w/ Alchemy Divergence Coaching

The session is facilitated by Javelin Laurence (they/them), a Calgary-born coach, group facilitator, and working actor with over 10 years in Alberta’s film and theatre industries. With a BA in Psychology and a Professional Counselling Diploma, Javelin brings both lived experience as an AuDHD artist and professional training to their work through Alchemy Divergence Coaching, supporting neurodivergent creatives in building resilient, sustainable careers.

• There will be ASL interpreters onsite for this workshop!

• Workshops are recommended for people ages 12 and over. Children under 12 years old are welcome with parent/guardian supervision. Please get a ticket for each person (incl. all children).

• The workshop is admission by donation! Suggested $20 - $30 to support facilitator fees and supplies.

• Registration on Eventbrite required.

This workshop is graciously funded by Calgary Arts Development.

Our Beltline location is bumpin’ this month with so many events! Here are some highlights:

Open House Beats & Crafts: Junk Journaling & Collaging

• Free admission

• Drop-in (no registration required)

• All ages welcome

Beltline Open Houses are graciously funded by the City of Calgary.

We’re excited to welcome the Festival of Animated Objects to Alcove Beltline for two film screenings! Check out their Instagram for updates and details.

Best Way to Support Us? The 2026 Alcove Community Card!

One small card. Big local impact.

For just $30, unlock exclusive perks at 63+ local cafés, bookstores, breweries, studios, galleries, and more — all while directly supporting Calgary’s creative community. Here’s what you get:

✨ Discounts across the city
✨ Access to our quarterly Creatives Mixer
✨ Insider arts podcast from our Executive Director, Bethel
✨ Year-round creative perks

Every card fuels free & by-donation programs, helps us pay 100+ artists annually, and sustains Western Canada’s first and only recreational arts space.

The perfect local, impact-driven gift (yes, even for yourself).

Take a look at our amazing sponsors below!

We also have discounted Team Packages available! Email [email protected] for details.

Valid January 1–December 31, 2026.

Buy yours at our front desk during regular hours!

Want to support Alcove? Here’s how!

• If you’re able, consider making a donation! Donations help fuel our mission to provide a full-time space where people can cultivate their creativity and build meaningful connections within our community. Donations over $20 are eligible for a tax receipt. 

• Snag a 2026 Community Card — Treat yourself or a friend to an all-access pass to special offers and creative experiences in Calgary for $30! Every purchase helps support local businesses AND accessible arts programming in Calgary!

• Bring Alcove to Work — Does your workplace support local arts and culture? Whether it’s through an employee giving campaign or a corporate donation, your workplace can help fuel creativity in Calgary. Email [email protected] and let’s chat!

• Show Up & Get Creative — Swing by during drop-in hours, join a workshop, or check out one of our events. When you show up, you support local artists and help build community. Click here for our program schedule. 

Alcove belongs to all of us — thanks for being part of it!

*Friendly reminder to guests that hot food is not permitted in the space, with exceptions during special events. This is to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the recreational art space.

*Parking in the loading zone by the back door is not permitted, except for staff and facilitators/performers who have a workshop or performance at Alcove. Please do not park there otherwise.

About Us
The Alcove Centre for the Arts is a charity located in Calgary (Alcove Core - 244 7th Avenue SW & Alcove Beltline - 1040 8 St SW). Our aim is to make the arts accessible through pay-what-you-can events and art workshops. We believe that art and creativity are integral to the human experience and in building vibrant and dynamic communities.

Visiting Us
Affordable parking for Alcove Core is located at: TD Core’s Underground Parkade (745 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 4K9). It has free 3-hour parking after 3pm on Weekdays, and a flat rate of $2 for longer. There is free 3-hour parking all day on Weekends, with a $2 flat rate for longer. If you are taking Calgary Transit, we are just across the street from 3rd Street Station.