SPACEPILOT
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Connecting artists and creative entrepreneurs with underused commercial spaces to create in.
Calgary’s artistic community is embarking on an exciting journey, thanks to the innovative SPACEPILOT initiative by cSPACE Projects. With support from Calgary Arts Development (CADA) and the Alberta Real Estate Foundation (AREF), this groundbreaking project fosters curated partnerships between commercial real estate professionals and not-for-profit organizations, with a focus on those operating in the creative economy.
Hear from our SPACEPILOTS.
In 2023, 43,000 square feet of downtown commercial space was filled by the SPACEPILOT initiative, supporting diverse arts groups in temporary leases and helping activate our vacant city core.
Towards the end of 2024, SPACEPILOT is activating close to 63,000 square feet, supporting such success stories as The Alcove Centre for the Arts, and One Big Jam. In October 2024, we celebrated our success so far.
Hear what our current SPACEPILOTS have to say.
“This pilot responds to the call…to help increase the vibrancy, livability, and viability of our city centres. The cSPACE Projects Meanwhile Lease SPACEPILOT re-imagines under-utilized real estate inventory with the inevitable pairing of artists and commercial real estate professionals. The cultural community, the real estate industry, and the public can only stand to benefit from this cross-sectoral connection.”
– Patti Morris Exceutive Director Alberta Real Estate Foundation
If you are a non-profit arts & culture organization who needs space, or a building owner/operator who would like to learn more, please take a moment to complete the survey below.
Credits
Hero photo: Sean Dennie Photography
Video production: Bia Vasconcelos
SPACEPILOT graphic: Cory Nespor
SPACEPILOT report: Sean Dennie.
🌟 Got a friend or family member taking an improv class with the Kinkonauts at the Calgary Improv School? 🎭
Come cheer them on at their Student Showcase this Sunday, February 23 at 7 PM! 🙌
Get ready to see the incredible progress they’ve made as they put their improv skills to the test. It’s going to be a night full of laughs, surprises, and tons of fun! 💥
Don’t miss out on supporting the next generation of improv stars! 💫
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🎉 Worst First Date: An Immersive Improv Experience 💥
Get ready to laugh, cringe, and maybe even shudder at the most awkward and hilarious first dates you`ve ever seen! First Worst Date is HERE, and it promises a night full of unexpected, uproarious moments. 🤦♀️❤️
WHEN?
Fridays, February 14 - February 28
WHAT IS IT?
Step into an immersive experience where YOU get to go on a series of "dates" with a variety of kooky characters, all vying for your (fake) affection! Think you’ve seen it all in the dating world? Think again — these characters aren`t your typical dating pool, but they are single and ready to mingle. Expect the kind of dating show that fits around a cocktail table but drags on longer than it should (in the best way possible!).
Want to share the awkwardness with a friend or date? 🎭
Buy tickets in pairs of 2 or 3, and you`ll get to stick together for the full experience! Just let us know at the start if you`d like to remain a group.
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Do you have the same answer as our First Worst Date contestants? 😱💔
Let us know in the comments!!!👇💬
See you at FIRST WORST DATE, an immersive improv experience happening February 14, 21, 28! 🎭✨
Showtimes and ticket info 🎟️ on our website! 🔗
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Kinkonauts Late Night Show: Improv Matchmaker - Falling in Improv!
💘✨ In February a lot of people are looking for a partner but, what about a SCENE partner? 🎭😏
All this for the Kinkonauts Late Night starting at 9:30. Followed up of course by the Late Night dance party and a bar open late!
🎟️ Come to the early show and get FREE tickets to the late night party! 🕺💃
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🎭💔All Request Heartache featuring Push Button 💔🎭
It`s all about improv duos tonight! Join us on February 7th at 8pm for an unforgettable night of improv with the Kinkonauts Mainstage!
👉 Push Button
Join Jessica and Natalie, who have been performing Push Button since 2019, for an improv experience that’s equal parts funny, heartfelt, and unforgettable. They pour their hearts into every performance, creating characters and moments that will make you laugh, feel, and maybe even tear up a little.
🎶 All Request Heartache
With Nicole Zylstra and Jason Lewis rounding out the magic, you won’t want to miss this special performance! It’s a night of love, heartbreak, and laughs — all driven by your song requests! Whether you’re laughing till you cry or crying because you’re laughing so hard, this duo will leave you feeling ALL the emotions.
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✨ 🎭 Marathon Moments part 2🎭 ✨
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✨ 🎭 Thank you to everyone who supported the Kinkonauts 2025 26 Hour Improv Marathon!! Please enjoy some of our favourite moments (part 1) 🎭 ✨
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🎉 A huge thank you to rossocoffeeroasters for being the official sponsors of the Kinkonauts 26-Hour Improv Marathon starting tonight at 8pm! ☕️✨ We’re so grateful for your support—and let’s be real, we’re going to need all the coffee we can get to power through the next 26 hours of non-stop improv madness. 🙌
If you`re looking for the best brew in town, make sure to check them out!
Thank you, Rosso, for fueling our creativity and helping us keep the laughs flowing all night and all day long! 🌟
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cSPACE thanks the Alberta Real Estate Foundation (AREF) and Calgary Arts Development Authority (CADA) for their support.
