Art Event Listings

YQL Arts Calendar

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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Writer’s Unplugged: Open Mic

Wednesday, November 26 at 06:30 PM - Sunday, November 29 at 08:30 PM

322 6 Street South Lethbridge, AB

Seminar/Workshop

Free

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden 2025 Winter Light Festival

Saturday, November 29 at 05:00 PM - Saturday, February 28 at 09:00 PM

Nikka Yuko 835 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge

Paid

Queer-Prov with Theatre Outre

Thursday, December 4 at 07:00 PM - Thursday, December 31 at 09:00 PM

314 7 Street South Lethbridge

Paid

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden 2025 Winter Light Festival

Sunday, December 7 at 05:00 PM - Saturday, February 28 at 09:00 PM

Nikka Yuko 835 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge

Paid

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden 2025 Winter Light Festival

Sunday, December 14 at 05:00 PM - Saturday, February 28 at 09:00 PM

Nikka Yuko 835 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge

Paid

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden 2025 Winter Light Festival

Sunday, December 21 at 05:00 PM - Saturday, February 28 at 09:00 PM

Nikka Yuko 835 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge

Paid

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden 2025 Winter Light Festival

Sunday, December 28 at 05:00 PM - Saturday, February 28 at 09:00 PM

Nikka Yuko 835 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge

Paid

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden 2025 Winter Light Festival

Sunday, January 4 at 05:00 PM - Saturday, February 28 at 09:00 PM

Nikka Yuko 835 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge

Paid

Wiener Wednesday – Open Mic Comedy Night

Wednesday, January 7 at 07:00 PM - Wednesday, January 7 at 10:00 PM

314 7 Street South Lethbridge, AB T1J 2G2

Stand Up Comedy

Paid

Month at a Glance

Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
			1	2	3	4 Nikka Yuko Ja... Nikka Yuko Ja... Start Date: January 4, 2026 5:00 PM End Date: February 28, 2026 9:00 PM Location: Nikka Yuko 835 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge November 29, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – February 28, 2026 @ 8:30 pm Experience winter magic at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden as the garden transforms into a glowing dreamscape of lights, lanterns, and warmth. Stroll through illuminated pathways, discover shimmering installations inspired by Japanese design. Inside the Bunka Centre, warm up with seasonal treats, explore […]...
5	6	7	8	9	10	11 Nikka Yuko Ja... Nikka Yuko Ja... Start Date: January 11, 2026 5:00 PM End Date: February 28, 2026 9:00 PM Location: Nikka Yuko 835 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge November 29, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – February 28, 2026 @ 8:30 pm Experience winter magic at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden as the garden transforms into a glowing dreamscape of lights, lanterns, and warmth. Stroll through illuminated pathways, discover shimmering installations inspired by Japanese design. Inside the Bunka Centre, warm up with seasonal treats, explore […]...
12	13	14	15	16	17	18 Nikka Yuko Ja... Nikka Yuko Ja... Start Date: January 18, 2026 5:00 PM End Date: February 28, 2026 9:00 PM Location: Nikka Yuko 835 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge November 29, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – February 28, 2026 @ 8:30 pm Experience winter magic at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden as the garden transforms into a glowing dreamscape of lights, lanterns, and warmth. Stroll through illuminated pathways, discover shimmering installations inspired by Japanese design. Inside the Bunka Centre, warm up with seasonal treats, explore […]...
19 No Events for Today	20 Drop-In Impro... Drop-In Impro... Start Date: January 20, 2026 7:00 PM End Date: January 20, 2026 9:00 PM Location: 322 7 St S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 2G2 Drop-In Improv 7-9 PM Good Times Comedy Club Join the ImpromptOu Players for a night of fun, festivities and improv games! Come on out and try your hand at your favourite improv games, work on new characters, develop your skills, and make some new connections in a queer friendly setting! This is a night all […]...	21 Crafternoon Crafternoon Start Date: January 21, 2026 1:00 PM End Date: January 21, 2026 3:00 PM Location: 4401 University Drive Hess Gallery, University of Lethbridge Lethbridge, Alberta Stitch, fold, paste, and paint your afternoon away! We’ll have everything you need to dive into origami, collage, watercolour, and fibre arts—or feel free to bring along your own project. No experience needed—just come ready to create, relax, connect, and enjoy a free tea. MORE INFO... ART/Work Prof... ART/Work Prof... Start Date: January 21, 2026 6:30 PM End Date: January 21, 2026 8:00 PM Location: Casa Meeting Room 230 8 St. South Lethbridge DATE: January 21, 2026 TIME: 6:30PM LOCATION: Casa Meeting Room It’s that time of year! The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge is bringing you a very helpful ART/Work Professional Development Session – Brush Up On Your Taxes with Stephanie Hogan. This session is designed for artists and creative professionals who want to better understand their […]... Wiener Wednes... Wiener Wednes... Start Date: January 21, 2026 7:00 PM End Date: January 21, 2026 10:00 PM Location: 314 7 Street South Lethbridge, AB T1J 2G2 Wiener Wednesday – Open Mic Comedy Night every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month Doors open at 6:30pm, Show at 7pm Good Times Comedy Club Join us for a fun, unique, and roaring Goodtime at our Wiener Wednesday – Open Mic Night – every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. *BRAND NEW* Starting […]...	22 Trebl-Quest: ... Trebl-Quest: ... Start Date: January 22, 2026 7:00 PM End Date: January 22, 2026 9:00 PM Location: 314 7 Street South Lethbridge, AB T1J 2G2 Trebl-Quest: An Improvised Fantasy Musical Thu, Jan 22, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Good Times Lethbridge Comedy Club Get Ready for a Fantasic Adventure at Good Times Lethbridge Comedy Club! 🎉 Throw a coin to your improvisers, dig out your flagons, and come on down for a special unscripted musical adventure in fantastical lands […]...	23 SPECIAL BLACK... SPECIAL BLACK... Start Date: January 23, 2026 8:00 PM End Date: January 23, 2026 10:00 PM Location: 314 7 Street South Lethbridge, AB T1J 2G2 SPECIAL BLACKOUT EVENT: Jon Dore Jan 23 – Jan 24, 2026 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Good Times Comedy Club About Jon Dore Canadian comedy powerhouse Jon Dore is one of the most original and unpredictable voices in stand-up today. Known for his razor-sharp wit, playful absurdity, and brilliantly unexpected twists, Jon has earned a […]...	24 5 Stop Galler... 5 Stop Galler... Start Date: January 24, 2026 5:00 PM End Date: January 24, 2026 9:00 PM Location: Downtown Lethbridge, AB January 24, 2026 5:00 – 9:00 PM The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge is pleased to invite the community to the 2026 edition of the 5 Stop Gallery Hop, a lively winter tradition that celebrates the creativity of local artists. This annual event creates an inviting and accessible way for people of all ages and […]... Winter Blues ... Winter Blues ... Start Date: January 24, 2026 8:00 PM End Date: January 24, 2026 9:30 PM Location: 1263-B 2nd Ave S, Lethbridge, AB Winter Blues Emo Cabaret Saturday, January 24, 2026 8pm Theoretically Brewing Company It was never just a phase, because Prairie Rose is bringing the Winter Blues Emo Cabaret to feel your feels with all the emo anthems! It’s not a phase mom! Let’s be real, it never was, and we’re not letting it go. We […]...	25 Nikka Yuko Ja... Nikka Yuko Ja... Start Date: January 25, 2026 5:00 PM End Date: February 28, 2026 9:00 PM Location: Nikka Yuko 835 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge November 29, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – February 28, 2026 @ 8:30 pm Experience winter magic at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden as the garden transforms into a glowing dreamscape of lights, lanterns, and warmth. Stroll through illuminated pathways, discover shimmering installations inspired by Japanese design. Inside the Bunka Centre, warm up with seasonal treats, explore […]...
26	27	28 Owl Poetry Op... Owl Poetry Op... Start Date: January 28, 2026 6:00 PM End Date: January 28, 2026 8:30 PM Location: Owl Acoustic Lounge 606 3rd. Ave South Owl Acoustic Lounge, Alberta Open Mic Poetry at the Owl Acoustic Lounge with MC Teri Petz – Sponsored by Shelley K’s Maple Fusion Wednesday, January 28/26. 6-8:15 PM 606-3rd. Ave South, Lethbridge Free admission Showcasing local talents Poets, bring your poems to read Visit OWL ACOUSTIC LOUNGE...	29 Tamar Ilana &... Tamar Ilana &... Start Date: January 29, 2026 7:30 PM End Date: January 29, 2026 10:00 PM Location: 245 24th Street Fort Macleod Tamar Ilana & Ventanas Jan. 29, 2026 – 7:30 PM Empress Theatre PART OF THE 2025-26 CENTRE STAGE SERIES – Women-led Flamenco Mediterranean Fusion. Tamar Ilana & Ventanas is a 6-piece global music and flamenco band based in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 2011 by “powerhouse vocalist” (Downbeat Magazine) and Jewish-Indigenous artist Tamar Ilana, they’ve received […]...	30 JJ Shiplett –... JJ Shiplett –... Start Date: January 30, 2026 8:00 PM End Date: January 30, 2026 11:00 PM Location: 314 8 St S, Lethbridge JJ Shiplett – Should’ve Known Better at The Slice Friday January 30th, 2026 8:00 PM The Slice Bar & Grill JJ Shiplett comes back to The Slice in Lethbridge AB on his Western Canadian Tour – ‘Should’ve Known Better’ on January 30, 2026. Get your tickets now! “Shiplett’s voice is rough around the edges in […]...	31