LOCATION: artsPlace (theatre room)
SCHEDULE:
Doors and sign-up starts: 6:30 PM
Open mic starts: 7 PM
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS:
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Calling all local singers and songwriters, dancers, spoken-word artists, and all types of performers! Join us for a special edition of the artsPlace Open Mic Night...in partnership with Canmore Pride Society! Enjoy the artsPlace cabaret set-up and sit with your friends in a cozy cafe-style seating to appreciate the performances. Thank you to our partner, Baklabayan YYC, for helping us host the event!
This event is free to attend! Whether you're a new performer or a seasoned artist (or you just want to watch), you're welcome to join.
Bring your own instruments and be welcome to play the beautiful artsPlace grand piano! Enjoy the artsPlace cabaret set-up and sit with your friends in a cozy cafe-style seating to appreciate the performances.
The event will be hosted by SallieMae (they/them) and Lanny Chep (they/them). SallieMae and Lanny are musicians who also co-run Baklabayan YYC, a 2SLGBTQIA+ Filipina/o/x Artist Collective in Calgary.
WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR:
This event is open to all ages, but performances may include strong language and mature themes. We recommend the event for ages 14+ and encourage parents, caretakers, and attendees to use their discretion.
2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies are welcome to attend. As this event is intended to create space for queer and trans community members to share, connect, and celebrate together, we ask allies to be mindful of this purpose and to prioritize space for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks, both as performers and audience members, if capacity is limited.
You do not need to perform to attend.
REGISTRATION:
Entrance is free or by donation at the door, with donations being split between artsPlace and Canmore Pride Society. A sign up sheet will be available for those who wish to perform.
FOOD & DRINKS:
Snacks (popcorn, chocolate bars, candy, etc.) and drinks (sodas, beer, wine, etc.) will be available for purchase from the artsPlace concession stand inside of the venue. Cash and card payment will be accepted.
WHAT TO BRING:
Please bring any equipment/materials/instruments needed if you wish to perform. There will be a grand piano available to play. There will also be an A/V technician on-hand to help set up any instruments.
WHAT TO WEAR:
Please wear whatever is most comfortable to you.
ACCESIBILITY INFO:
There is a gender-neutral washroom available
The venue is wheelchair accessible including a wheelchair accessible washroom.
There will be loud noise. Please bring your own ear plugs if needed.
There will be bright lights. Bring a hat or sunglasses if you wish.
Tables/chairs will be set up in a “cabaret-style”. We will reserve some seating closer to the door for those with accessibility needs. Let a volunteer know if you need any help!
GETTING HERE:
BY CAR: There is a paid parking lot in front of artsPlace including limited accessible parking spots. Parking is $5 per hour from 8 AM to 8 PM. Visitors with a valid Resident Parking Permit can park for up to 3 hours daily in Town of Canmore paid zones.
Information about accessible parking can be found here. There is no parking fee for accessible parking stalls within the paid parking zones.BY BUS WITHIN CANMORE: The Canmore Roam service features three routes that are FREE for all. Please visit this website for more information on routes and schedules.
BY BUS FROM BANFF: Roam Transit’s Canmore-Banff Regional Route 3 provides transportation between Downtown Canmore and Downtown Banff. Fares: $6 for one-way, $15 for day pass.
Thanks to Roam Transit, we are able to offer free bus passes (Regional Route 3) if cost is a barrier. You may request a bus pass from any volunteer during the festival. Each pass is valid for a one-way trip. You may request up to 2 passes at a time (and you may request more in the future, while supplies last).BY TAXI: Three Sisters Taxi is partnering with the Canmore Pride Festival to offer FREE taxi rides to help attendees get to and from events safely! Taxi rides are limited to Canmore town bounds (including Three Sisters). Ask any volunteer during the festival for a free taxi voucher.
Rides are subject to availability. You MUST present the voucher at the start of your ride.
To book a taxi, please call: (403) 493-9990
Taxi vouchers do not include tips. **Please bring cash to tip your driver.*
We encourage you to walk/bike/roll to the venue if it is accessible to you.
THIS EVENT IS PART OF ALBERTA CULTURE DAYS:
