Cool choirs, desert queens, sandstone exhibits and Dr. Seuss: What's on in Calgary this weekend
It's officially the first weekend of the summer and there are plenty of entertainment choices to keep you busy this weekend.
They range from what might be the coolest choir ever, to a new exhibition at the Lougheed House, to the stage adaption of a beloved indie Australian film about a drag queen to an actual indie film.
Also, Riley Park will be awash in rhyme once again this summer, with the sounds of university kids reading Dr. Seuss books to kids.
Formed by sand, Lougheed House
Sand might be what most people want running through their toes on the beach, but sand has played a pretty significant role in the history and circumstances of Alberta. Whether it's sandstone schools, the oil sands — or Lougheed House itself — sand is a huge part of our past and our present. This exhibition features 15 different Alberta artists exploring the role sandstone and oil has had on the history of Alberta. It runs through Sept. 30 at Lougheed House, 707 13th Ave. S.W.
American Animals
Much-buzzed about at the Calgary Underground Film Festival back in April, American Animals, tells the story of how a group of college students set out to steal some rare books from the university library in 2004 and it's inspired by a true story.
They basically don't know anything about stealing except what they've seen in heist movies, and begin to mistake their actual lives for a movie.
That runs June 22 - 28 at the Plaza Theatre.
Dr. Seuss in the park
Riley Park is one of the hidden gems of Calgary, a beautiful park with a great playground for kids, a wading pool, and if you come on the right day, cricket.
Beginning Saturday and continuing until Aug. 25, in a tent set up between the wading pool and the playground, you will find volunteer students reading Dr. Seuss to children.
There will also be face painting and crafts connected to the books as well, so if you're a cricket-loving parent, this is a must-visit.
It's on from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. but it's weather dependent.
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Front Row Centre Players, one of Calgary's longest-running community theatre groups, are bringing a fun one to town: a musical adaptation of the 1994 Australian indie film, featuring Guy Pearce and Hugo Weaving, that tells the story of a trio of glamorous Sydney drag queens who get booked to play in the outback and find themselves in quite an adventure.
The stage version features songs including I Will Survive and I Love the Nightlife. It's at Beddington Theatre Arts Centrenow through June 30.
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Cool Choir
Jaimie Serafi is the creative director behind Cool Choir, which features over 250 singers, who put their voices together to sing rock and pop hits.
When you think about it, singing in a choir must be one of the greatest group activities ever: 250 people who all get together just to make some beautiful sounds.
They're at the Jubilee Auditorium Sunday at 7 p.m.
With files from The Homestretch
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