Notice. Wonder. Make: Slime!

Are you in need of a fun and engaging activity that can benefit everyone in your family? Look no further than… SLIME!

This hands-on creation process is more than just a messy playtime; it's a fantastic sensory experience that can help with relaxation, mindfulness, and stress relief. Whether you're seeking creative classroom activities, engaging indoor entertainment for those rainy days, or in need of calming sensory play, slime offers a unique opportunity to unwind and explore your creativity.

What Do a Former Figure Skater, an Aspiring Astronaut and a Bioengineer Have in Common?

The answer is National Geographic Explorer Kakani Katija. The intrepid intellect spent her youth doing triple axels and dreaming of journeying to the stars, an unlikely start for the now principal engineer at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Kakani Katija earned her master’s degree in aeronautics at the California Institute of Technology with her goal firmly set on exploring space. She quickly became enamoured with the scientific applications of fluid dynamics but it wasn’t until she had the opportunity to collaborate on a research project studying the fluid dynamics of jellyfish that she found her true calling.

Plaza for All Rocks Olympic Plaza this August with Emerson Drive and Kyle McKearney!

Arts Commons has established a tradition of giving summer a final send-off with a free concert of epic proportions. It was seems only fitting, that in this last summer before Olympic Plaza has it’s dramatic makeover, that we bring Alberta-born Emerson Drive on their farewell tour to rock the night away. Arts Commons invites you to join us on Olympic Plaza for an all ages event celebrating the best of Albertan country music that you won’t want to miss.

Largest Philanthropic Gift to the Performing Arts in Canadian History Announced!

Last Wednesday, Arts Commons was thrilled to welcome the Calgary community to celebrate in a landmark announcement with the largest known philanthropic gift to the performing arts sector in Canadian history. With immense gratitude for this historic donation, Arts Commons will invest the $75 million gift towards construction costs, create the Dave Werklund Education Wing, as well as establish four funds to support the sustainability of the following institutional priorities: education, accessibility, operations, and an ongoing endowment to rename Arts Commons as Werklund Centre in perpetuity, starting in the 2025-26 season.