LIVE MUSIC Brunch Every Saturday and Sunday Come on down and listen to some great music and indulge in waffles, eggs Bennie and more!

Sunday Jazz Jam with Esteban Herrera1st class jazz performance followed by open jam. The jam is the only tradition that shaped the origin and evolution of jazz music everywhere anytime. Come and enjoy playing or listening with us.

Hillarious HarmoniousThis will be a full evening of entertainment! Start the evening enjoying a glass of wine and appreciating the brand-new MOB Café! — part of Asylum for Art. The comedy show starts at 8pm, it will be 70 minutes and will feature 3-5 different comedians of varying styles. You’re […]

Duke Ellington Tribute with Jazz Works Calgary vocalist Jim Hutchison’s Jazz Works sextet is performing a tribute to the music of Duke Ellington at the Asylum for Art on Saturday November 27th. Downbeat is 8PM It will be an all-Ellington show including many of his classics, such as Take the […]

LIVE MUSIC Brunch Lorna MacLachlan TrioLorna MacLachlan has been writing, arranging, performing and teaching in and around the Calgary area for over 30 years. After completing a graduate degree in Composition and theory she embarked on a career as a composer providing award winning original music for Theatre, Dance and […]

Two to Tango: Scott Arnold and Eva Toncheva in concert Join us for two evening recitals of classical guitar and violin music, both solo and duo.  Asylum for Art founder Scott Arnold will be coming out from behind the sound booth and taking centre stage, joined by resident violin teacher Eva […]

LIVE MUSIC Brunch Ben Tizzard with Neil McVeyBen Tizzard is a Calgary based musician with a Bachelor of Music Degree from Ambrose University in Jazz Guitar. He has had the honor of studying with leading Calgary musicians such as Ralf Bushmeyer, Neil McVey, Stefano Valdo, Pat Belliveau and Aaron Young. […]

Winter Solace – Academy Brass Natalie Ciurysek, hornJonathan Kennedy, hornSonja Sward, hornLaurie Matiation, horn Members of the Academy Brass all study and are part of the Academy and Advanced Performance Program at Mount Royal University Conservatory –  a performance based program of study where participants hone their performance skills and gain essential […]

The Tony Bali Group Tony Bali- GuitarShane Statz- SaxJohn Gray- Bass John Gray has performed with Ray Charles, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Dexter Gordon, Chet Baker, Lenny Breau, Nat Adderly, Petula Clark, Jack DeJohnette, Herb Ellis, George Shearing, Chris Potter, Hugh Fraser, Frank Rosolino, Gene Bertoncini, John Abercrombie, Clarence “Big” Miller, […]

Gisela Romero and Esteban Herrera CD Release Gisela Romero & Esteban Herrera are a duo. Gisela sings and Esteban plays the piano. Originally from Mexico, they explore the unknown between the Latin traditions and the contemporary jazz. A romantic evening awaits. Come and enjoy this delightful program, created for high […]