Calgary's historic theatre & venue | Performance and creativity.
Upcoming shows:
Ferris Bueller 40th Anniversary - June 11
Dazed and Confused - June 26
Shrek 25th Anniversary- June 27
The GRAND HQ
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The story of Charles Daniels is a powerful reminder that the fight for civil rights has deep roots here in Calgary.
On February 3, 1914, Charles Daniels - a Black Calgarian and CPR employee - arrived at the Sherman Grand Theatre (now The GRAND) with orchestra-level seats he had purchased for a performance of King Lear. Theatre management blocked his entry and insisted he accept seats in the segregated balcony. Daniels refused and was turned away.
Within days, he retained…
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Shrek is back after 25 years of fun storytelling that changed blockbuster animation forever.
Saturday, June 27th
Lobby opens | 5:30pm
Movie starts | 7:00pm
Food vendor: Uncle Faith's. Come hungry like an ogre.
What are you still doing in the swamp!? Get yerself to the theatre!
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Dazed and Confused is back on the big screen, with the beloved Calgary brewery Eighty-Eight Brewing Co. and their taproom exclusive Portland Street Pizza.
Friday, June 26th
Lobby opens | 5:30pm
Movie starts | 7:00pm
You just gotta keep livin'. Don't miss out on this special Friday. Alright, alright, alright.
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We're bringing Ferris Bueller's Day Off back to the big screen for its 40th anniversary!
Thursday, June 11th
Lobby opens | 5:30pm
Movie starts | 7:00pm
Food vendor: Uncle Fatih's! Get a slice or two for your adventure to Chicago.
Feature drink to be announced on our socials soon!
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When the British wartime thriller "49th Parallel" arrived at The GRAND in early 1942, it wasn’t just another film screening, it became one of the theatre’s defining cinematic moments. Featuring internationally recognized stars like Laurence Olivier, Leslie Howard, and Canadian actor Raymond Massey, the film already carried major excitement for Calgary audiences, many of whom had recently seen these actors on The GRAND’s screen in classics like "Wuthering Heights", "Pride and Prejudice", and "Gone with the Wind".
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