Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival: CLVB '33

CLVB '33 Banner

Where art and atmosphere meet.

From jazz jams and live music to literary cabarets and spontaneous sets, CLVB '33 is your go-to gathering place for unforgettable evenings of creativity and connection. Grab a drink, settle in, and experience visiting artists up close in an intimate setting.

literary-journalism

Literary Journalism Readings

Hear from writers developing pieces in long-form journalism and creative nonfiction in this acclaimed program.

Sarah Berman. Photo by Michael Benz.
Date: Thu, May 15 @ 7:00 PM
CLVB '33

Literary Journalism Readings - Chapter 1

Sarah Berman is a journalist covering culture, politics, and justice. Her first book, Don't Call It a Cult, was shortlisted for multiple awards.
Attend
Taras Grascoe. Photo by Katia Taylor.
Date: Tue, May 20 @ 7:00 PM
CLVB '33

Literary Journalism Readings - Chapter 2

Hosted by the award-winning author of eight nonfiction books, Taras Grescoe, who will read alongside writers from the Literary Journalism Residency.
Attend
Kyo Maclear. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Date: Thu, May 22 @ 7:00 PM
CLVB '33

Literary Journalism Readings - Chapter 3

Author Kyo Maclear, Winner of the Governor General's Literary Award, will host and read alongside writers from the Literary Journalism Residency.
Attend

Ghostkeeper

Fri, Jun 27 @ 9:00 PM

Learn More
summer-writers

Summer Writers Readings

Experience works in progress by some of the world's finest authors across a variety of genres from poetry to prose.

Douglas Kearney in glasses wearing a red shirt.
Date: Thu, Aug 21 @ 7:00 PM
CLVB '33

Summer Writers Readings - Chapter 1

Award-winning poet, performer, and librettist Douglas Kearney will host and read alongside writers from the Summer Writers Residency.
Attend
Eric Sneathen
Date: Tue, Aug 26 @ 7:00 PM
CLVB '33

Summer Writers Readings - Chapter 2

Eric Sneathen, a poet and queer literary historian and the author of Snail Poems, will host and read alongside writers from the Summer Writers Residency.
Attend
Catriona Strang
Date: Thu, Aug 28 @ 7:00 PM
CLVB '33

Summer Writers Readings - Chapter 3

Poet and author of Low Fancy, Corked, and Unfuckable Lardass, Catrina Strang, will host and read alongside writers from the Summer Writers Residency.
Attend
jazzJams

Jazz Jams

Where spontaneity meets sound.

Join us for a series of casual jazz sessions where improvisation takes center stage. These free-flowing jams encourage collaboration, creativity, and connection in the moment. Grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy the music as it unfolds every Thursday and Friday from July 31 to August 15.

Jazz Showcase, 2019. Yunior Terry Ensemble: Christian McGhee (Drums), Summer Kodama (Bass), Jacob Hiser (Piano), Edward Bond (Guitar), Walter Cano(Trumpet), Camila Nebbia (Saxophone) & Ethan Fisher (Vibraphone).
Date: Thu, Jul 31 @ 8:30 PM
CLVB '33

Jazz Jams 1

Improvisation is the heart of this event, where all original music is created spontaneously by anyone who chooses to participate.
Attend
Jazz Showcase, 2019. Yunior Terry Ensemble: Christian McGhee (Drums), Summer Kodama (Bass), Jacob Hiser (Piano), Edward Bond (Guitar), Walter Cano(Trumpet), Camila Nebbia (Saxophone) & Ethan Fisher (Vibraphone).
Date: Fri, Aug 01 @ 8:30 PM
CLVB '33

Jazz Jams 2

Improvisation is the heart of this event, where all original music is created spontaneously by anyone who chooses to participate.
Attend
Jazz Showcase, 2019. Yunior Terry Ensemble: Christian McGhee (Drums), Summer Kodama (Bass), Jacob Hiser (Piano), Edward Bond (Guitar), Walter Cano(Trumpet), Camila Nebbia (Saxophone) & Ethan Fisher (Vibraphone).
Date: Thu, Aug 07 @ 8:30 PM
CLVB '33

Jazz Jams 3

Improvisation is the heart of this event, where all original music is created spontaneously by anyone who chooses to participate.
Attend
Jazz Showcase, 2019. Yunior Terry Ensemble: Christian McGhee (Drums), Summer Kodama (Bass), Jacob Hiser (Piano), Edward Bond (Guitar), Walter Cano(Trumpet), Camila Nebbia (Saxophone) & Ethan Fisher (Vibraphone).
Date: Fri, Aug 08 @ 8:30 PM
CLVB '33

Jazz Jams 4

Improvisation is the heart of this event, where all original music is created spontaneously by anyone who chooses to participate.
Attend
Jazz Showcase, 2019. Yunior Terry Ensemble: Christian McGhee (Drums), Summer Kodama (Bass), Jacob Hiser (Piano), Edward Bond (Guitar), Walter Cano(Trumpet), Camila Nebbia (Saxophone) & Ethan Fisher (Vibraphone).
Date: Thu, Aug 14 @ 8:30 PM
CLVB '33

Jazz Jams 5

Improvisation is the heart of this event, where all original music is created spontaneously by anyone who chooses to participate.
Attend
Jazz Showcase, 2019. Yunior Terry Ensemble: Christian McGhee (Drums), Summer Kodama (Bass), Jacob Hiser (Piano), Edward Bond (Guitar), Walter Cano(Trumpet), Camila Nebbia (Saxophone) & Ethan Fisher (Vibraphone).
Date: Fri, Aug 15 @ 8:30 PM
CLVB '33

Jazz Jams 6

Improvisation is the heart of this event, where all original music is created spontaneously by anyone who chooses to participate.
Attend
Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival