Plaza Theatre
• 1133 Kensington Rd NW | Calgary, AB | T2N 3P4
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"The King of Midnight Shows"
Chin
May 2008 — "Quite possibly the most entertaining theater in Calgary. The Plaza regularly has midnight shows of cult classics on the weekends. I've attended countless screenings of films like the Rocky Horror Picture Show, Meet the Feebles and Turkish Star Wars, and there's really no theater that is as accommodating to the rowdy crowds that frequent these films.
Keep in mind the midnight shows are sometimes slightly more expensive than a regular screening, but at the same time they regularly feature live opening acts. It's worth the extra dough, check it out."
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" Art House Rules!"
Joy
October 2007 — "Every city should have an art house cinema and thankfully Calgary does in the Plaza Theatre. The small, somewhat grubby lobby and the whir of the projector just add to the charm of the place and the old seats seem fitting - somehow, a film on Darfur doesn't really go hand in hand with a seat like an armchair fitted with a cup holder for a 64-ounce container of caffeine. The Plaza shows a cool selection of films - from documentaries to award-winning independent films and even some of the bigger, Oscar-earning names but without the shoot-em-up or happily-ever-after Hollywood. "
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"Long Live the Plaza"Thomas
September 2007 — "The Plaza is an inspiring place to behold. A small, noisy, theatre with old, hard seats that regularly shows independent films and supports the Calgary International Film Festival. How does a locally owned establishment like this last in the modern world of mega theatres and Hollywood blockbusters? I'm not sure, but I know its a very good thing. I would encourage anyone to see a movie here."
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DescriptionHistorically a place to view alternative films in Calgary, the Plaza Theatre now shows first-run, Hindi, and art house films. The Plaza Theatre is located in Kensington, across the Bow River from downtown Calgary.
Location Information1133 Kensington Rd NW
Calgary
AB
T2N 3P4
Fairytales - Calgary's International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
May 26 to Jun 03
Established in 1998, Fairytales is an alternative to mainstream film festivals offering an international line-up of movies that feature storylines about gay and lesbian issues and lifestyles.
May 26 to Jun 03
Established in 1998, Fairytales is an alternative to mainstream film festivals offering an international line-up of movies that feature storylines about gay and lesbian issues and lifestyles.
Walk for Farm Animals
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Starting at 11am from the Plaza Theatre in Kensington, the Walk for Farm Animals raises money and awareness of the cruel and unsanitary treatment of factory farm animals. Participants are welcome to bring their dogs on the three-mile walk, and there will be free (vegan) baked goods and coffee before the walk and information tables about the vegan lifestyle, volunteer opportunities and factory farming to explore after the walk.
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Starting at 11am from the Plaza Theatre in Kensington, the Walk for Farm Animals raises money and awareness of the cruel and unsanitary treatment of factory farm animals. Participants are welcome to bring their dogs on the three-mile walk, and there will be free (vegan) baked goods and coffee before the walk and information tables about the vegan lifestyle, volunteer opportunities and factory farming to explore after the walk.
GIRAF
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Quickdraw Animation Society presents its annual Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival. This special event celebrates independent, underground animation from across Canada and the world.
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Quickdraw Animation Society presents its annual Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival. This special event celebrates independent, underground animation from across Canada and the world.
Annual $100 Film Festival
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The $100 Film Festival is a non-profit, alternative film festival that exists to showcase historical and contemporary independent film art by Canadian and international filmmakers. The festival is committed to screening short films on super8mm and 16mm film prints.
The festival strives to display and educate about the medium of celluloid as an art form in an accessible and inclusive way. Using critical writing and dialogue with the audience, the festival creates discourse about the films presented to create appreciation and understanding about film as art.
Additional events:
March 10 @ 10pm: After Party @ Cafe Koi
Feb 3 - April 29: EXPOSED, three films by John Price; Gallery of Alberta Media Art (GAMA) - EPCOR CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS video monitors
Ticket sales at:
CSIF Offices (103 - 223 12 Ave SW),
Cafe Koi (100 - 1011 1 St SW), &
Bogies Casablanca Video in Mission (12 - 2100 4 St SW)
$12 General Admission
$10 CSIF Members, Students, Seniors
$7 ACAD Students
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The $100 Film Festival is a non-profit, alternative film festival that exists to showcase historical and contemporary independent film art by Canadian and international filmmakers. The festival is committed to screening short films on super8mm and 16mm film prints.
The festival strives to display and educate about the medium of celluloid as an art form in an accessible and inclusive way. Using critical writing and dialogue with the audience, the festival creates discourse about the films presented to create appreciation and understanding about film as art.
Additional events:
March 10 @ 10pm: After Party @ Cafe Koi
Feb 3 - April 29: EXPOSED, three films by John Price; Gallery of Alberta Media Art (GAMA) - EPCOR CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS video monitors
Ticket sales at:
CSIF Offices (103 - 223 12 Ave SW),
Cafe Koi (100 - 1011 1 St SW), &
Bogies Casablanca Video in Mission (12 - 2100 4 St SW)
$12 General Admission
$10 CSIF Members, Students, Seniors
$7 ACAD Students
Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival
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Plaza Pass: $99 (+ service charge).
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Plaza Pass: $99 (+ service charge).
Calgary Underground Film Festival
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The Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) is dedicated to showcasing independent films that are provocative and even bizarre. Contemporary works are shown from all categories of film including feature, animation, documentary and short. For something different, check out CUFF.
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The Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) is dedicated to showcasing independent films that are provocative and even bizarre. Contemporary works are shown from all categories of film including feature, animation, documentary and short. For something different, check out CUFF.
