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Unmissable Performances at Mount Royal University: A Cultural Extravaganza
Mount Royal University in Calgary, AB, is the place to be for an unforgettable lineup of cultural events in 2025. From stand-up comedy by the legendary Brent Butt and the versatile Rahul Dua to the timeless sounds of Jesus Aguaje Ramos and the Buena Vista Orchestra, this series promises something for everyone. Dive into a world of laughter, music, and creativity with events like the Cat Kid Comic Club Musical and the reflective Luminous Voices' Lamentations concert. Each event offers a unique experience, making it impossible to choose just one.
Feb 27, 2025
Share1. Gateway Events & MODO Live Presents Brent Butt
Brent Butt has long been considered one of the funniest people in Canada, with a career in stand-up comedy that stretches into five decades, including numerous appearances at major festivals in multiple countries and being voted Best Male Stand-Up in Canada by his peers in the profession. He also created and starred in two successful sitcoms – CORNER GAS (“Funniest Show on TV” as voted by TV Guide Readers, currently in 60 countries) and HICCUPS (multiple Leo and Writers Guild Awards).
Mar 14, 2025
Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts
Calgary, AB · Mount Royal University
2. Reality Entertainment Presents Rahul Dua Live: A Stand Up Comedy Show
Dua, one of India’s topmost stand-comedians, carries a lot of weight on his head. That’s because there are way too many feathers on his cap. Actor, writer, comedian, creator, host for Comicstaan Season 3 Finale, host for SharkTank Season 2 & 3, having toured over 10 countries, selling over 50,000 tickets, having worked with over a 100 brands, with a community of over 600k on IG and over a million on YouTube, there are very few things that Rahul hasn’t dipped his toes into.
Mar 15, 2025
Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts
Calgary, AB · Mount Royal University
3. Live Nation Presents Jesus Aguaje Ramos and Buena Vista Orchestra
JESUS “AGUAJE” RAMOS (born 1951) is a Cuban trombonist, composer, arranger and musical director. He is best known as the original orchestra leader, composer and trombonist of The Buena Vista Social Club. He has also served long stints in world class ensembles Estrellas de Areito and Afro-Cuban Allstars. His musical journey and history is brought into focus throughout the critically acclaimed 1999 documentary “Buena Vista Social Club”.
Mar 19, 2025
Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts
Calgary, AB · Mount Royal University
4. Taylor Centre Presents Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics! Their fishy father Flippy is overjoyed that his kids will learn to unleash their creativity, but when the frogs’ constant bickering and outrageous imaginations send their comics comically off the rails, Flippy flips out! Will the club survive? Will the frogs ever get along? And will creativity finally save the day? All will be answered in this madcap musical based on Dav Pilkey’s irreverently hilarious book series
Apr 4, 2025
Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts
Calgary, AB · Mount Royal University
5. The Calgary Jazz Orchestra: Celebrating Chet Baker and Suite Jubilation
Baker's Dozen—Celebrating the music of Chet Baker and the award-winning album of his music by Johnny Summers. Swinging standards, cool jazz, featuring Johnny Summers on vocals, and Mr. Summers, Jon Day, and Al Muirhead on trumpet, and all the incredible
Apr 13, 2025
Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts
Calgary, AB · Mount Royal University
6. Luminous Voices Presents LAMENTATIONS
This intimate performance for Good Friday highlights monumental works by Tallis, Bach and Howells. Opening with Knut Nystedt’s ode to Bach, Komm süsser Tod, the program transitions to Thomas Tallis’s stunning Lamentations of Jeremiah I. In the last of our series of Bach motets started in 2013, we will perform his iconic Jesu Meine Freude, featuring 11 movements of chorales, choruses and solo trios. The concert concludes with Herbert Howells’ Requiem, an introspective and contemplative work that exploits the full range of vocal harmonic colours that are a signature of Luminous Voices.
Apr 18, 2025
Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts
Calgary, AB · Mount Royal University
7. Jessi Cruickshank - Now Thats What I Call Live Tour
Get ready to party like it’s 2009… Jessi Cruickshank is coming to your city with ‘NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL LIVE TOUR’ an ALL NEW Comedy Show for anyone who grew up without a cell phone. Spray on your tan, pop on your low-rise jeans, call the paparazzi and step back into the mid-2000s with “the funniest woman on TV, period.”(The Province). Dial Up Your internet and get tickets NOW! That’s HOT.
Apr 30, 2025
Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts
Calgary, AB · Mount Royal University
8. The Calgary Jazz Orchestra: Premiere of the Africa Suite and Directors Cuts
Director's Cuts —After 20 years of the Calgary Jazz Orchestra performing memorable and show-stopping music, our director, Johnny Summers, has curated a selection of his favorite music designed to inspire and engage our audience once again.
Jun 8, 2025
Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts
Calgary, AB · Mount Royal University
Conclusion
The 2025 series of events at Mount Royal University is a testament to the transformative power of the arts. With a diverse lineup that includes comedy legends, musical maestros, and creative wonders, there's something for everyone to enjoy. These events not only enrich cultural understanding but also bring people together in celebration of human creativity and expression. Whether you're looking to laugh, reflect, or be inspired, make sure to mark your calendars and experience what promises to be an unforgettable series of performances.
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