Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival: CLVB '33

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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.

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Live at CLVB '33

Where spontaneity meets sound.

From intimate open mics to lively piano bars, cabarets, and jazz jams, these informal events invite you to experience the unexpected. Whether you're here to perform or take it all in, each night offers something unique, sparked by improvisation, storytelling, and genuine connection. Grab a drink, find your seat, and settle in for an evening where anything can happen.

CLVB '33 Stage leading up to a show
Date: Sat, Jun 28 @ 7:30 PM
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Staff Picks - Live at CLVB '33

Join us at CLVB ’33 for the first in a new series of casual nighttime events, where any barriers between artists and audiences disappear.
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Timothonius wearing sunglasses playing the piano in dark club
Date: Fri, Jul 04 @ 7:30 PM
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Timothonius - Live at CLVB '33

A soulful blend of jazz, gospel, and neo-soul from Calgary’s own Timothonius. Genre-defying piano with heart, groove, and serious style.
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$20.00
Black and White headshot of Kenna Burima
Date: Sat, Jul 05 @ 7:30 PM
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Kenna Burima - Live at CLVB '33

Cabaret meets dive bar vibes with Kenna Burima’s signature blend of storytelling, humour, and genre-hopping piano brilliance.
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$20.00
Image of Spencer Britten outside against the mountains
Date: Fri, Jul 11 @ 10:00 PM
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Spencer Britten's Who am I? - Live at CLVB '33

A showtunes cabaret tracing gender identity, love, and self-discovery. Fresh from NYC and Philly, Britten brings big voice and heart to CLVB '33.
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$20.00
CLVB '33 Stage leading up to a show
Date: Sat, Jul 12 @ 7:30 PM
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Piano Bar Night at CLVB '33

Settle in for an easygoing night of live piano, unexpected covers, and casual cabaret vibes. No two nights are the same.
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John Alcorn on the stage singing
Date: Sat, Jul 19 @ 7:30 PM
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John Alcorn's Diva Cabaret - Live at CLVB '33

An encore performance of our gala after-party! Diva Cabaret brings top Canadian vocalists to CLVB '33 for a night of jazz, soul, blues, and more.
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$35.00
DJ Rob Faust standing against palm tree pattern wall paper
Date: Sat, Jul 26 @ 10:00 PM
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DJ Rob Faust (Calgary / Sweet Loretta) – Afterparty at CLVB '33

Disco, funk, and deep groove from Calgary nightlife legend DJ Rob Faust. Join us for the official Handmaid’s Tale afterparty!
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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 @ 10:00 PM
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Jazz Jams 1 at CLVB '33

Improvisation is the heart of this event, where all original music is created spontaneously by anyone who chooses to participate.
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$20.00
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: Sat, Aug 02 @ 10:00 PM
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Jazz Jams 2 at CLVB '33

Improvisation is the heart of this event, where all original music is created spontaneously by anyone who chooses to participate.
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$20.00
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 @ 10:00 PM
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Jazz Jams 3 at CLVB '33

Improvisation is the heart of this event, where all original music is created spontaneously by anyone who chooses to participate.
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$20.00
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: Sat, Aug 09 @ 10:00 PM
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Jazz Jams 4 at CLVB '33

Improvisation is the heart of this event, where all original music is created spontaneously by anyone who chooses to participate.
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$20.00
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: Wed, Aug 13 @ 10:00 PM
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Jazz Jams 5 at CLVB '33

Improvisation is the heart of this event, where all original music is created spontaneously by anyone who chooses to participate.
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$20.00
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 @ 10:00 PM
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Jazz Jams 6 at CLVB '33

Improvisation is the heart of this event, where all original music is created spontaneously by anyone who chooses to participate.
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$20.00
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
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Summer Writers Readings - Chapter 1

Award-winning poet, performer, and librettist Douglas Kearney will host and read alongside writers from the Summer Writers Residency.
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Eric Sneathen
Date: Tue, Aug 26 @ 7:00 PM
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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.
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Catriona Strang
Date: Thu, Aug 28 @ 7:00 PM
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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.
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past-events

Past Events

Sarah Berman. Photo by Michael Benz.
Date: Thu, May 15 @ 7:00 PM
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Literary Cabarets: Literary Journalism Readings - Chapter 1

Hosted by journalist and author Sarah Berman, who will read alongside writers from the Literary Journalism Residency.
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Taras Grascoe. Photo by Katia Taylor.
Date: Tue, May 20 @ 7:00 PM
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Literary Cabarets: 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.
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Kyo Maclear. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Date: Thu, May 22 @ 7:00 PM
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Literary Cabarets: 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.
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