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SUMMARY:Free First Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Free First Thursday at Contemporary Calgary\, celeb
 rating the opening of Obsession\, an exhibition presented in partnership wi
 th Ninetimes.\n\nObsession brings together more than 250 rare skateboards f
 rom the 1980s\, 1990s and early 2000s\, exploring skateboarding culture thr
 ough graphic design\, collecting and nostalgia. The collection belongs to K
 evin Lowry\, whose lifelong fascination with skateboarding and skateboard g
 raphics has grown into an extensive collection featuring boards from iconic
  brands and influential artists.\n\nFor one night\, the exhibition becomes 
 a meeting point for art\, skate culture\, music and Calgary’s skate commu
 nity.\n\nWhat's happening\n\nSEE — Obsession Explore the exhibition and g
 et a closer look at the stories\, artists and graphics behind Kevin Lowryâ€
 ™s collection.\n\nWATCH — Skate Videos Head to the Heather Edwards Theatr
 e for a continuous programme of skate videos curated by Kevin Lowry.\n\nMAK
 E — Skate-Inspired Art Get creative with skate-related art activities in 
 the Atrium\, with activities designed for both children and adults and insp
 ired by skate culture.\n\nSHOP — Art & Skate Books Discover a new collect
 ion of artist publications\, photobooks\, and zines exploring the rich inte
 rsection of contemporary art and skate culture.\n\nMOVE — Skate Feature L
 ook out for a special skate activation (weather permitting). Please bring y
 our own helmet to participate.\n\nHEAR — Music Enjoy a soundtrack curated
  to accompany Obsession and the skate-video era.\n\nGrab a drink at the bar
  and enjoy popcorn while you explore the galleries and programming.\n\nArt 
 for All – FREE with registration.\n\nhttps://www.visitcalgary.com/events/
 free-first-thursday\n\nhttps://www.contemporarycalgary.com/whats-on/free-fi
 rst-thursday-oct-2026
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2
 P 2C4
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