Performances
The Comic Strippers
September 29, 2017
A fictitious male stripper troupe (played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians) performs a sexylarious improv comedy show. Read MoreWhose Live Anyways
October 12, 2017
Whose Live Anyway is 90 minutes of hillarious improv comedy based on audience suggestions performed by the cast of Who's Line is it Anyway? Read MoreNitty Gritty Dirt Band
October 16, 2017-October 17, 2017
For five decades, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has remained one of the most iconic names in American music. Read MoreCaleb Hart
October 19, 2017
Growing up in the beautiful twin island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, gave Caleb Hart the unique opportunity to meet people from all over the world and learn about their cultures. Read MoreDavid James & Big River
October 21, 2017
David James and Big River are often described as one of the most authentic Johnny Cash tribute shows touring today. Read MoreFubuki Daiko
October 22, 2017
In ancient Japan, taiko drums were used to frighten invaders and communicate with neighboring villages. Read MoreExhibitions
Kevin McKenzie
September 16, 2017-November 4, 2017
In Resurrection, Cree/Métis artist McKenzie presents powerful sculptural installations with handmade cast buffalo skulls illuminated by neon and LED lights. Read MoreWendy Struck
September 16, 2017-November 4, 2017
Wendy Struck is well-known in Medicine Hat for her beautiful outdoor murals on downtown buildings, and in Between she presents three large murals, each poetically conveying a charged private moment, frozen in time. Read MoreHockey
September 23, 2017-December 30, 2017
The sweat-soaked smell of the locker room. The flick of the wrist-shot. The scream of the enthusiastic fans. For millions of Canadians, winter is synonymous with hockey — a sport integral to Canadian society. Read MoreBoom Industry
September 30, 2017-January 13, 2018
In 1913 Medicine Hat was booming. With an economy fueled by world-wide optimism and a supply of natural gas that seemed limitless, the Flats became one of western Canada’s most significant industrial hubs. Read MoreEvents & Programs
Archives Reference Services
Access the records and photos of many early industries, organizations, families and more from our area. Read MoreDowntown Art Walk
September 29, 2017
Head Downtown for a fun filled event for the whole family during Alberta Culture Days. Local art galleries and cafes will be open for the Downtown Medicine Hat Art Walk. Read MoreDeborah Forbes Lecture Series
October 26, 2017
In another intriguing and personal stroll through the annals of art, Deborah Forbes will present images, stories and thoughts about three of Canada’s most lauded contemporary artists: Brian Jungen, Peter von Tiesenhausen and Liz Magor. Read MoreKindergarten PD Days
New this fall, we will be offering PD Day programming specifically for students who are enrolled in both Kindergarten and ELP programs through SD76 and are without regular school-based programming on the last Wednesday of each month! Read MorePD Days 2017
Calling all budding artists! The Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre along with the Hive Artists’ Hub will be offering PD Day art programming for ages 5-11 for the 2017/18 school year. Read MoreReaders Theatre for Seniors
October 5, 2017-November 30, 2017
Please join us for another ongoing Readers Theatre for Seniors workshop. We will read through some Canadian plays this fall. No experience necessary except the willingness to participate and enjoy. Read More
