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The Allied Arts Council keeps a comprehensive arts calendar of the events held in southern Alberta. Events can include exhibitions, concerts, film nights, performances, plays, artist talks and special workshops. These events are submitted by our members and may be used in other calendars and marketing materials.

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ORPG Spring P...
ORPG Spring P...
Start Date: May 1, 2025 12:00 PM
End Date: May 1, 2025 8:00 PM
Location: 4416 1 Ave South, Lethbridge

ORPG Spring Pottery Sale! Celebrate Mother’s Day in style at the Oldman River Potters Guild Annual Spring Sale, happening May 1–3! Discover stunning handcrafted pottery from over 20 talented local artisans, featuring everything from elegant vases to functional mugs. Find the perfect unique gift while supporting local artists! Don’t miss this chance to shop beautiful, […]

 Celtic Jam Ni...
Celtic Jam Ni...
Start Date: May 1, 2025 7:00 PM
End Date: May 1, 2025 9:00 PM
Location: Theoretically Brewing Company, 2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Join us every first Thursday of the month from 7PM to 9PM for CELTIC JAM NIGHT! Hosted by our good friends and very talented local musicians, CELTIC ROUTES!
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ORPG Spring P...
ORPG Spring P...
Start Date: May 2, 2025 12:00 PM
End Date: May 2, 2025 8:00 PM
Location: 4416 1 Ave South, Lethbridge

ORPG Spring Pottery Sale! Celebrate Mother’s Day in style at the Oldman River Potters Guild Annual Spring Sale, happening May 1–3! Discover stunning handcrafted pottery from over 20 talented local artisans, featuring everything from elegant vases to functional mugs. Find the perfect unique gift while supporting local artists! Don’t miss this chance to shop beautiful, […]

 Lunch and Lis...
Lunch and Lis...
Start Date: May 2, 2025 12:00 PM
End Date: May 2, 2025 12:00 AM
Location: Casa, 8 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Join us for our FREE Lunch & Listen concert series at Casa. Bring your lunch and listen to musical performances featuring talented musicians from the University of Lethbridge music department, Music Conservatory, and the Lethbridge community. 12:15 – 1:00 p.m., Casa’s Community Room (230-8th St S) March 7: Oye & Parker Piano Duo (Deanna Oye […]
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ORPG Spring P...
ORPG Spring P...
Start Date: May 3, 2025 10:00 AM
End Date: May 3, 2025 6:00 PM
Location: 4416 1 Ave South, Lethbridge

ORPG Spring Pottery Sale! Celebrate Mother’s Day in style at the Oldman River Potters Guild Annual Spring Sale, happening May 1–3! Discover stunning handcrafted pottery from over 20 talented local artisans, featuring everything from elegant vases to functional mugs. Find the perfect unique gift while supporting local artists! Don’t miss this chance to shop beautiful, […]

 ULethbridge A...
ULethbridge A...
Start Date: May 3, 2025 11:00 AM
End Date: May 3, 2025 4:00 PM
Location: University of Lethbridge Art Gallery

Join us for the last ARTLab of the season. We will have art supplies from all of our greatest activities this past year. Painting, button making, polymer clay, embroidery … you can try it all!

 Sit ‘n Stitch...
Sit ‘n Stitch...
Start Date: May 3, 2025 1:00 PM
End Date: May 3, 2025 3:00 PM
Location: Lethbridge Public Library Crossings Branch, Britannia Boulevard West, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Join other crafters to knit, crochet, and enjoy the company in this community-led drop-in program.

 Art Auction 2...
Art Auction 2...
Start Date: May 3, 2025 5:00 PM
End Date: May 3, 2025 11:00 PM
Location: 601 3 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

We are delighted to announce the return of Art Auction to the Southern Alberta Art Gallery Maansiksikaitsitapiitsinikssin on May 3, 2025! Art Auction is our longest-running and much beloved annual gala where artists, art lovers and collectors from southern Alberta and across Canada connect while raising funds to support exhibitions, programs, publishing, and administration at […]

 The Janzen Bo...
The Janzen Bo...
Start Date: May 3, 2025 7:30 PM
End Date: May 3, 2025 4:28 PM
Location: Army, Navy & Airforce Veterans Club of Lethbridge - Unit #34, 5 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

he Lethbridge Folk Club presents the Janzen Boys from Winnipeg, Manitoba, as the final act of our 45th Anniversary Season. Join our event on May 3rd, 2025, at the Army Navy Air Force Veterans Club as we close our season with the Janzen Boys, Openers Reid and Writes at what will prove to be a […]
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Sit ‘n Stitch...
Sit ‘n Stitch...
Start Date: May 6, 2025 1:00 PM
End Date: May 6, 2025 3:00 PM
Location: Lethbridge Public Library Crossings Branch, Britannia Boulevard West, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Join other crafters to knit, crochet, and enjoy the company in this community-led drop-in program.

 Stitch n’ Bit...
Stitch n’ Bit...
Start Date: May 6, 2025 6:00 PM
End Date: May 6, 2025 8:00 PM
Location: Theoretically Brewing Company, 2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Join us every Tuesday at the Brewery from 6PM to 8PM for the weekly Stitch n’ Bitch! Bring your crafts, knitting, crochet, cross stitch, paints to work on all while enjoying tasty local pints and great community conversation.

 Alexandra @An...
Alexandra @An...
Start Date: May 6, 2025 7:00 PM
End Date: May 6, 2025 8:30 PM
Location: Analog Books Inc, 6 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

By writers, for writers.  It’s a place to share ideas, talk about craft, and write collaboratively or alone.  All genres are welcome.  Hosted by the Alexandra Writers Centre Society (AWCS) and Analog Books, our focus is on supporting each other with our fledgling story ideas and works-in-progress. FREE WITH AWCS MEMBERSHIP

 Open Mic @owl...
Open Mic @owl...
Start Date: May 6, 2025 9:00 PM
End Date: May 6, 2025 12:00 AM
Location: Owl Acoustic Lounge, 3 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Open Mic Night hosted by Steven William Foord Backline Provided All styles welcome No “Karaoke” style
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Golden Hour G...
Golden Hour G...
Start Date: May 7, 2025 5:30 PM
End Date: May 7, 2025 12:00 AM
Location: Theoretically Brewing Company, 2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Do you love art?? Are you interested in meeting fellow creatives from the local community? Join us every Wednesday at the Brewery from 5:30PM to 7:30PM for Golden Hour Guild Painting Club, hosted by Sarah Pearce (@modest.masterpeace) Bring whatever art project you’re working on (or start a new one!) and make new friends!

 Pro-Amateur N...
Pro-Amateur N...
Start Date: May 7, 2025 7:00 PM
End Date: May 7, 2025 9:00 PM
Location: Good Times Lethbridge Comedy Club, 7 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

This weeks Hosts: Deb Balmer and Les Fox Pay $5+gst at the door to avoid the Online Service Fees. Pro-Amateur Night at Good Times Lethbridge Comedy Club. Come see professionals practice new jokes and some noobies just practice. Looking for a guest spot? Sign up by emailing Laugh@goodtimesyql.com Serving Two Guys Pizza by the slice! Pro-Am Comedy Night […]

 Open Jam Nigh...
Open Jam Nigh...
Start Date: May 7, 2025 9:00 PM
End Date: May 7, 2025 12:00 AM
Location: The Slice Bar & Grill, 8 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Backline provided all styles welcome Different local hosts each week
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Open Mic Nigh...
Open Mic Nigh...
Start Date: May 8, 2025 7:00 PM
End Date: May 8, 2025 10:00 PM
Location: Theoretically Brewing Company, 2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Come on down to the Brewery for Open Mic Night every Thursday from 7PM to 10PM! Hosted by local musician, Gabriel Thaine.
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Lethbridge Fo...
Lethbridge Fo...
Start Date: May 9, 2025 7:00 PM
End Date: May 9, 2025 12:00 AM
Location: McKillop United Church, 15 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

All are welcome to the Lethbridge Folk Club’s ‘Open Stage’ evenings, where we host local performing musicians and poets at McKillop United Church: 2329 15th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta Lethbridge Folk Club will provide you with a stage with sound facilities at no cost so that you can perform some of your own music, music […]

 Lethbridge Fo...
Lethbridge Fo...
Start Date: May 9, 2025 7:00 PM
End Date: May 9, 2025 9:30 PM
Location: McKillop United Church, 15 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Lethbridge Folk Club OPEN STAGE Always on the 2nd Friday of the month September to May. Our FIRST Open Stage of the Year. at McKillop Church All are welcome to the Lethbridge Folk Club’s ‘Open Stage’ evenings, where we host local performing musicians and poets at McKillop United Church: 2329 15th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta […]
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Sit ‘n Stitch...
Sit ‘n Stitch...
Start Date: May 10, 2025 1:00 PM
End Date: May 10, 2025 3:00 PM
Location: Lethbridge Public Library Crossings Branch, Britannia Boulevard West, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Join other crafters to knit, crochet, and enjoy the company in this community-led drop-in program.
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Senior’s Tour...
Senior’s Tour...
Start Date: May 13, 2025 10:00 AM
End Date: May 13, 2025 11:30 AM
Location: 601 3 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0H4

Seniors (65+) are welcome at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery Maansiksikaitsitapiitsinikssin from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for a free guided tour, art activity, and refreshments.

 Sit ‘n Stitch...
Sit ‘n Stitch...
Start Date: May 13, 2025 1:00 PM
End Date: May 13, 2025 3:00 PM
Location: Lethbridge Public Library Crossings Branch, Britannia Boulevard West, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Join other crafters to knit, crochet, and enjoy the company in this community-led drop-in program.

 Stitch n’ Bit...
Stitch n’ Bit...
Start Date: May 13, 2025 6:00 PM
End Date: May 13, 2025 8:00 PM
Location: Theoretically Brewing Company, 2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Join us every Tuesday at the Brewery from 6PM to 8PM for the weekly Stitch n’ Bitch! Bring your crafts, knitting, crochet, cross stitch, paints to work on all while enjoying tasty local pints and great community conversation.

 Open Mic @owl...
Open Mic @owl...
Start Date: May 13, 2025 9:00 PM
End Date: May 13, 2025 12:00 AM
Location: Owl Acoustic Lounge, 3 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Open Mic Night hosted by Steven William Foord Backline Provided All styles welcome No “Karaoke” style
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Golden Hour G...
Golden Hour G...
Start Date: May 14, 2025 5:30 PM
End Date: May 14, 2025 12:00 AM
Location: Theoretically Brewing Company, 2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Do you love art?? Are you interested in meeting fellow creatives from the local community? Join us every Wednesday at the Brewery from 5:30PM to 7:30PM for Golden Hour Guild Painting Club, hosted by Sarah Pearce (@modest.masterpeace) Bring whatever art project you’re working on (or start a new one!) and make new friends!

 Pro-Amateur N...
Pro-Amateur N...
Start Date: May 14, 2025 7:00 PM
End Date: May 14, 2025 9:00 PM
Location: Good Times Lethbridge Comedy Club, 7 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

This weeks Hosts: Deb Balmer and Les Fox Pay $5+gst at the door to avoid the Online Service Fees. Pro-Amateur Night at Good Times Lethbridge Comedy Club. Come see professionals practice new jokes and some noobies just practice. Looking for a guest spot? Sign up by emailing Laugh@goodtimesyql.com Serving Two Guys Pizza by the slice! Pro-Am Comedy Night […]

 Open Jam Nigh...
Open Jam Nigh...
Start Date: May 14, 2025 9:00 PM
End Date: May 14, 2025 12:00 AM
Location: The Slice Bar & Grill, 8 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Backline provided all styles welcome Different local hosts each week
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Open Mic Nigh...
Open Mic Nigh...
Start Date: May 15, 2025 7:00 PM
End Date: May 15, 2025 10:00 PM
Location: Theoretically Brewing Company, 2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Come on down to the Brewery for Open Mic Night every Thursday from 7PM to 10PM! Hosted by local musician, Gabriel Thaine.

 Wise Owl Pub ...
Wise Owl Pub ...
Start Date: May 15, 2025 8:00 PM
End Date: May 15, 2025 12:00 AM
Location: Owl Acoustic Lounge, 3 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Presented by the Lethbridge Public Library! Teams of 6 Prizes for the top 3 teams Challenging questions Free to play!
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Collaborative...
Collaborative...
Start Date: May 16, 2025 6:00 PM
End Date: May 16, 2025 7:30 PM
Location: 601 3 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0H4

We invite you to join us for this final of 4-part workshop series led by educator John Chief Calf. Through this series of discussion-based programs, attendees will learn about different perspectives on storytelling and creativity. This program is free to attend. Supplies and light refreshments will be provided. To sign up for this program series, […]
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Sit ‘n Stitch...
Sit ‘n Stitch...
Start Date: May 17, 2025 1:00 PM
End Date: May 17, 2025 3:00 PM
Location: Lethbridge Public Library Crossings Branch, Britannia Boulevard West, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Join other crafters to knit, crochet, and enjoy the company in this community-led drop-in program.
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Sit ‘n Stitch...
Sit ‘n Stitch...
Start Date: May 20, 2025 1:00 PM
End Date: May 20, 2025 3:00 PM
Location: Lethbridge Public Library Crossings Branch, Britannia Boulevard West, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Join other crafters to knit, crochet, and enjoy the company in this community-led drop-in program.

 Stitch n’ Bit...
Stitch n’ Bit...
Start Date: May 20, 2025 6:00 PM
End Date: May 20, 2025 8:00 PM
Location: Theoretically Brewing Company, 2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Join us every Tuesday at the Brewery from 6PM to 8PM for the weekly Stitch n’ Bitch! Bring your crafts, knitting, crochet, cross stitch, paints to work on all while enjoying tasty local pints and great community conversation.

 Alexandra @An...
Alexandra @An...
Start Date: May 20, 2025 7:00 PM
End Date: May 20, 2025 8:30 PM
Location: Analog Books Inc, 6 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

By writers, for writers.  It’s a place to share ideas, talk about craft, and write collaboratively or alone.  All genres are welcome.  Hosted by the Alexandra Writers Centre Society (AWCS) and Analog Books, our focus is on supporting each other with our fledgling story ideas and works-in-progress. FREE WITH AWCS MEMBERSHIP

 Open Mic @owl...
Open Mic @owl...
Start Date: May 20, 2025 9:00 PM
End Date: May 20, 2025 12:00 AM
Location: Owl Acoustic Lounge, 3 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Open Mic Night hosted by Steven William Foord Backline Provided All styles welcome No “Karaoke” style
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Golden Hour G...
Golden Hour G...
Start Date: May 21, 2025 5:30 PM
End Date: May 21, 2025 12:00 AM
Location: Theoretically Brewing Company, 2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Do you love art?? Are you interested in meeting fellow creatives from the local community? Join us every Wednesday at the Brewery from 5:30PM to 7:30PM for Golden Hour Guild Painting Club, hosted by Sarah Pearce (@modest.masterpeace) Bring whatever art project you’re working on (or start a new one!) and make new friends!

 Pro-Amateur N...
Pro-Amateur N...
Start Date: May 21, 2025 7:00 PM
End Date: May 21, 2025 9:00 PM
Location: Good Times Lethbridge Comedy Club, 7 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

This weeks Hosts: Deb Balmer and Les Fox Pay $5+gst at the door to avoid the Online Service Fees. Pro-Amateur Night at Good Times Lethbridge Comedy Club. Come see professionals practice new jokes and some noobies just practice. Looking for a guest spot? Sign up by emailing Laugh@goodtimesyql.com Serving Two Guys Pizza by the slice! Pro-Am Comedy Night […]

 Open Jam Nigh...
Open Jam Nigh...
Start Date: May 21, 2025 9:00 PM
End Date: May 21, 2025 12:00 AM
Location: The Slice Bar & Grill, 8 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Backline provided all styles welcome Different local hosts each week
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Open Mic Nigh...
Open Mic Nigh...
Start Date: May 22, 2025 7:00 PM
End Date: May 22, 2025 10:00 PM
Location: Theoretically Brewing Company, 2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Come on down to the Brewery for Open Mic Night every Thursday from 7PM to 10PM! Hosted by local musician, Gabriel Thaine.
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Sit ‘n Stitch...
Sit ‘n Stitch...
Start Date: May 24, 2025 1:00 PM
End Date: May 24, 2025 3:00 PM
Location: Lethbridge Public Library Crossings Branch, Britannia Boulevard West, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Join other crafters to knit, crochet, and enjoy the company in this community-led drop-in program.

 Tiny Press Ma...
Tiny Press Ma...
Start Date: May 24, 2025 2:00 PM
End Date: May 24, 2025 4:00 PM
Location: 601 3 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0H4

Limited space, registration required $10 members | $15 general Have you ever wanted to make your own book? Join us for this hands-on workshop to have the chance to make your own book. Participants will learn how to use the equipment in our Tiny Press Studio, and will make their own handmade book. Participants will […]
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Sit ‘n Stitch...
Sit ‘n Stitch...
Start Date: May 27, 2025 1:00 PM
End Date: May 27, 2025 3:00 PM
Location: Lethbridge Public Library Crossings Branch, Britannia Boulevard West, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Join other crafters to knit, crochet, and enjoy the company in this community-led drop-in program.

 Stitch n’ Bit...
Stitch n’ Bit...
Start Date: May 27, 2025 6:00 PM
End Date: May 27, 2025 8:00 PM
Location: Theoretically Brewing Company, 2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Join us every Tuesday at the Brewery from 6PM to 8PM for the weekly Stitch n’ Bitch! Bring your crafts, knitting, crochet, cross stitch, paints to work on all while enjoying tasty local pints and great community conversation.

 Open Mic @owl...
Open Mic @owl...
Start Date: May 27, 2025 9:00 PM
End Date: May 27, 2025 12:00 AM
Location: Owl Acoustic Lounge, 3 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Open Mic Night hosted by Steven William Foord Backline Provided All styles welcome No “Karaoke” style
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Golden Hour G...
Golden Hour G...
Start Date: May 28, 2025 5:30 PM
End Date: May 28, 2025 12:00 AM
Location: Theoretically Brewing Company, 2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Do you love art?? Are you interested in meeting fellow creatives from the local community? Join us every Wednesday at the Brewery from 5:30PM to 7:30PM for Golden Hour Guild Painting Club, hosted by Sarah Pearce (@modest.masterpeace) Bring whatever art project you’re working on (or start a new one!) and make new friends!

 Owl Poetry
Owl Poetry
Start Date: May 28, 2025 7:00 PM
End Date: May 28, 2025 12:00 AM
Location: -

Come one and all, read your poetry or enjoy others Hosted by Teri Petz

 Pro-Amateur N...
Pro-Amateur N...
Start Date: May 28, 2025 7:00 PM
End Date: May 28, 2025 9:00 PM
Location: Good Times Lethbridge Comedy Club, 7 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

This weeks Hosts: Deb Balmer and Les Fox Pay $5+gst at the door to avoid the Online Service Fees. Pro-Amateur Night at Good Times Lethbridge Comedy Club. Come see professionals practice new jokes and some noobies just practice. Looking for a guest spot? Sign up by emailing Laugh@goodtimesyql.com Serving Two Guys Pizza by the slice! Pro-Am Comedy Night […]

 Open Jam Nigh...
Open Jam Nigh...
Start Date: May 28, 2025 9:00 PM
End Date: May 28, 2025 12:00 AM
Location: The Slice Bar & Grill, 8 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Backline provided all styles welcome Different local hosts each week
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Open Mic Nigh...
Open Mic Nigh...
Start Date: May 29, 2025 7:00 PM
End Date: May 29, 2025 10:00 PM
Location: Theoretically Brewing Company, 2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Come on down to the Brewery for Open Mic Night every Thursday from 7PM to 10PM! Hosted by local musician, Gabriel Thaine.

 Jazz Showcase...
Jazz Showcase...
Start Date: May 29, 2025 8:30 PM
End Date: May 29, 2025 12:00 AM
Location: Owl Acoustic Lounge, 3 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

A showcase of local Jazz Music courtesy of Mosaic Music YQL
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Youth Art Clu...
Youth Art Clu...
Start Date: May 30, 2025 1:00 PM
End Date: May 30, 2025 3:00 PM
Location: 601 3 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0H4

Free If you’re a high-school-aged youth looking to explore your artistic side in a warm and welcoming environment, join us at the Gallery for our drop-in Youth Art Club program. Bring your own art to work on or make something here while also taking in a tour of the current exhibitions.  Supplies are provided and snacks […]
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Sit ‘n Stitch...
Sit ‘n Stitch...
Start Date: May 31, 2025 1:00 PM
End Date: May 31, 2025 3:00 PM
Location: Lethbridge Public Library Crossings Branch, Britannia Boulevard West, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Join other crafters to knit, crochet, and enjoy the company in this community-led drop-in program.

 45th Season R...
45th Season R...
Start Date: May 31, 2025 5:30 PM
End Date: May 31, 2025 11:00 PM
Location: D&N Kitchen/ German Canadian Club Of Lethbridge, 902 6 St N, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

45th Anniversary Round-up Dinner and Dance For tickets and more information CLICK HERE Join Coyote Creek Band as The Lethbridge Folk Club presents a fitting Round-up to close off our 45th Season. Come to our grand celebration. Let’s mark this milestone together as a community united by the love for folk music for 45 years. […]