Name: Masterclass
Start: 2026-03-22T14:00:00
Location: Mamdani Opera Centre

Calgary Opera

A unique night out with excellent music, delicious food… and beer! Easygoing vibes and live singing from Calgary’s best local artists. Bring your friends, sip a craft brew, and enjoy delicious bites curated by Best of Kin’s Culinary wizards.

Arias and Ales

Best of Kin Social

What does it take to sing on stage at the Jubilee Auditorium or in opera houses around the world?  In all cases, beyond technique, it requires vulnerability, optimism, and tenacity. Be inspired by expert vocal coaches at work with members of Calgary Opera’s McPhee Artist Development Program and students from local universities.

Masterclass

Mamdani Opera Centre

There’s nothing more thrilling than an opera singer let off their leash, and that’s exactly what you’ll get at our Holiday Cabaret night. The spotlight is on our McPhee Artists — stage animals, all of them — in our festive evening of titillating live entertainment that makes for a unique date idea or fun night out with friends. Come for the classics, stay for a glass of liquid courage, and be ready to sing along!

Holiday Cabaret

This tickly take on the Grimms’ timeless treasure gives giggles galore. Puckish production and puppet design from The Old Trout Puppet Workshop are all-ages eye candy.

Hansel And Gretel

Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

Few things can rival the experience of an opera singer at arm’s length — get that rare thrill at our Spring Cabaret night. Our McPhee Artists show off their small-stage chops in a tantalizing night of live singing that makes for a unique date idea or fun night out with friends. Come for the music, stay for the glitter, and tuck in with your favourite bevvie.

Spring Cabaret

Household barber, Figaro, happily hustles to unite the besotted lovers Count Almaviva and Rosina. The catch? Boorish Dr. Bartolo, Rosina’s guardian, wants her for himself.