PechaKucha Night Calgary #45: Unity

PechaKucha #45: Unity
In Partnership with Calgary Pride - Alphabet Mafia

Friday, August 16. 2024

Show Starts: 7:30 PM
Theatre Doors Open: 7:00 PM
Lobby Opens: 6:00 PM

Concessions & Bar Open: 6:00 - 7:30 PM & Beer Break 

BONUS: With your ticket to PechaKucha you'll also have access to the Alphabet Mafia Art & Fashion Exhibit in the adjoining SpanicArts space before PKN. Doors to SpanicArts open at 5 PM. Come early to experience the art and then see the show! SpanicArts (604 1st Street SW) is right next door to the GRAND (608 1st street SW). Learn more.

 

About PKN #45: Unity

Artists, activists, changemakers, and lovers, unite! Join us for a night of inspiration and connection as we dive into the theme of 'Unity' with an incredible lineup of speakers.

What unites us? How can we ensure no one is left behind? How powerful can we be when we act as one? Explore these questions and more at PechaKucha #45: Unity! – a partnership with Calgary Pride – Alphabet Mafia. 

As always, each speaker will prepare 20 slides which auto-advance every 20 seconds giving them a total of 400 seconds to express their view. If you're new to PechaKucha, this speaker series is fun, fast-paced, community-driven and filled with lots of great people and ideas.

 

About Alphabet Mafia! 

Alphabet Mafia! A hot new bombshell to Calgary Pride's summer series of events, launches on August 15. Step into the vibrant world of Alphabet Mafia, where The GRAND and SpanicArts come alive with a spectacular celebration of queer artistry and culture. The exhibit runs from 12- 5 PM daily, between Aug. 16-18, but PechaKucha ticket holders will get access before and after PKN 45 from 5 PM onward. Find out more here.

 

FAQ

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
PechaKucha is an all ages show but we recommend it for 16+. We do not control speakers' content and as such, adult language or difficult images may be showcased. If you want to drink at the bar, you definitely need to be 18+; please bring ID and drink responsibly.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Vehicles: On-street parking is available in downtown Calgary. There are also several parkade options close. Checkout rates and details, here. We definitely encourage carpooling. Watch out for all of the construction in the downtown area.
Transit: The GRAND is easily accessible by Calgary Transit. If you are travelling on the Red Line - Northwest or Blue Line - West LRT routes, then please get off at 3rd Street Station. If you are travelling on the Red Line - South or Blue Line - Northeast LRT routes, then please get off at 1st Street Station. For more info, click here.

What can I bring into the event?
Friends, foes, lovers, strangers, people you want to hang out with.

Can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Yup. info@pknyyc.com

What's the refund policy?
It's an $25 ticket. If you can't use yours, please pass it on to a friend. We can also give away unused (purchased) tickets at the door to waitlisters -- please message us if can't attend and would like this done with yours. You can request a refund through showpass and we'll deal with it as quickly as we can but no refunds within 5 days of the event.

What is PechaKucha?
PechaKucha Night Calgary is part of a global community of PechaKucha Nights. Each time we host an event we pay forward $1 of every ticket sold to PKN HQ in Tokyo to help ensure PechaKuchas the world over can keep bringing communities together to share ideas.

Want to Nominate a Speaker?
Submit your nominations or join our volunteer list at pknyyc.com.