Calgary, AB

Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association Hall

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Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association offers both a Lower Hall for roughly 142 people and an outdoor courtyard that can handle about 250. The spaces have supported live-band community festivals, making R&B, pop and mixed event music a natural fit. Musicians should expect a flexible neighborhood-event environment where indoor and outdoor configurations can change the feel of the show. All ages are welcome.

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403-263-5755

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Capacity
142
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Pop, R&B
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Address
917 Centre Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 0C6, Canada
Venue phone
403-263-5755
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