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Events

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CJCA holds variety of events every month. Come check back often to find out our events here. If you would like to work with us to run events, please contact us via our contact page. 

Stampede Breakfast 2025

  Stampede breakfast 2025! is coming to CJCA Entertainment Taiko drums, Line dance, Karate and much more! Admission Non-Perishable item for the Calgary Food Bank Date & Time July 5th 2025 (9am to 11am) Place CJCA: 2236 29 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2K2 23rd avenue between 28th street and 29 street will be blocked […]

Event Date July 5th, 2025. 9-11AM
Location CJCA - 2236 29 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2K2

Taste of Japan – SUMMER BURGER FEST

🍔 Taste of Japan – SUMMER BURGER FEST 🌞Join us for a laid-back summer evening filled with mouthwatering Japanese-style burgers and good company! 📅 Date: Saturday, June 14🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM📍 Location: Calgary Japanese Community Association (CJCA)💺 Limited seating – Registration required! On the Menu: Whether you’re a CJCA member or not, this is your chance to relax, enjoy […]

Event Date June 14th, 2025
Location CJCA - 2236 29 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2K2

An Evening in Harmony – 2025

An Evening in Harmony – a fundraising event in support of the CJCA Legacy Project. Join us for an evening of delicious food prepared by Chef Keisuke Oyama. As of 2024, Keisuke has ventured in to the private omakase catering world where he is the FIRST & ONLY Japanese Personal Chef in Alberta offering Private Omakase Dinner […]

Event Date June 21st, 2025 (6 PM - 9 PM)
Location CJCA - 2236 29 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2K2

Open House 2025

Meet the boardLearn about plans for upcoming events & plans for our new building. Admission FREE Venue Calgary Japanese Community Association building: 2236 29 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2K2 Date and Time June 14th, 2025 (1PM – 3 PM)

Event Date June 14th, 2025 (1PM - 3 PM)
Location CJCA - 2236 29 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2K2

Taste of Japan: Curry Night

  Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Calgary Japanese Community Association (CJCA) Address: 2236 29 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2K2 Join us for the next installment of our Taste of Japan series — a fun, casual evening to enjoy delicious Japanese food and connect with the community! This time, it’s all about Curry Night! We’ll be serving: Will […]

Event Date February 8, 2025
Location CJCA - 2236 29 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2K2

Road to Omatsuri – Cut & Savour at Satsuki Japanese Restaurant

Want to master Japanese knife skills? Join us for a unique hands-on experience with knife experts from Knifewear and @chef.sakemaymay528 May, owner of Satsuki Restaurant! This special event focuses on fish preparation, where you’ll get to work with stunning handmade Japanese knives while Chef May shares her culinary expertise and prepares delicious Japanese small plate specialties for […]

Event Date Tuesday March 11th, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location 1130 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary

OMATSURI – Calgary Japanese Festival 2025

OMATSURI – Calgary Japanese Festival  is coming to the summer scene July 18th & 19th, 2025. The festival will showcase your favourite food, drinks and a market full of Japanese treasures.

Event Date Fri Jul 18th (5pm-9pm) & Sat Jul 19th (10am-5pm), 2025
Location Max Bell Centre: 1001 Barlow Trail S.E., Calgary Alberta

Pokemon Trade & Play – Spring 2025

The CJCA Pokemon Trade & Play Event is back again. There will be Vendors selling different Pokemonproducts as well other Japanese goods and there will be tables set up for you to play the PokemonTrading Card Game. Bring your Pokemon Cards to play and trade with others at the event.There will be drinks and snacks […]

Event Date March 23th, 2025 (10am-3pm)
Location CJCA - 2236 29 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2K2

Taste of Japan: Hokkaido Fair

Taste of Japan: Hokkaido Fair – Limited Spots Available Join us on February 8 at 6 PM at CJCA for a special evening celebrating 45 years of friendship between Alberta and Hokkaido through food and community. We will be serving authentic Hokkaido dishes: Tickets: $22 (Non-Members) | $17 (CJCA Members) Limited to 40 spots – reserve yours soon Location: Calgary Japanese Community […]

Event Date February 8, 2025
Location CJCA - 2236 29 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2K2

YOSAKOI Year End Party

YOSAKOI YEAR-END PARTY IS BACK! Join us for an exciting year-end celebration filled with delicious Japanese food, spectacular Yosakoi performances, and entertainment! This year, we’re thrilled to collaborate with Okinawa performers to make the event even more special. Don’t miss out—it’s going to be a lot of fun! Date: December 27thTime: 5:00 PM – 8:00 […]

Event Date Dec 27th, 2024
Location CJCA - 2236 29 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2K2

TASTE OF JAPAN – D丼NBURI NIGHT  

Taste of Japan: D丼NBURI NIGHT  We are excited to host the Taste of Japan once again, this time with a Donburi theme! Donburi, a popular style of Japanese dish, features a variety of delicious toppings served over rice. From gyu-don (beef bowl) and kaisen-don (seafood bowl) to ten-don (tempura bowl) and oyako-don (chicken and egg […]

Event Date September 14th, 2024
Location CJCA - 2236 29 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2K2

Pokemon Trade & Play – Fall 2024

***** November 3rd Event: Cancelled ***** The CJCA was scheduled to host our semi-annual Pokémon Trade & Play Event, where participants could purchase trading cards and other Pokémon-related merchandise, trade cards with friends and fellow enthusiasts, and engage in card game play. However, we regret to inform you that we must cancel the event due […]

Event Date October 6th, 2024 (9:30AM - 2:30PM)
Location CJCA - 2236 29 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2K2

OMATSURI – Calgary Japanese Festival 2024

OMATSURI – Calgary Japanese Festival  is coming to the summer scene August 9th & 10th, 2024. The festival will showcase your favourite food, drinks and a market full of Japanese treasures.

Event Date Fri Aug 9th (7pm-11pm) & Sat Augt 10th (10am-5pm), 2024
Location Max Bell Centre: 1001 Barlow Trail S.E., Calgary Alberta

Open House 2024

Mingle with Other MembersGather Information About The New BuildingLearn About Upcoming Events at the Centre and Programs/Groups using the Centre.( maybe their club is a fit for you.)Meet Your Board Members Light refreshments and snacks will be served Admission FREE Venue Calgary Japanese Community Association building: 2236 29 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2K2 Date […]

Event Date April 7th, 2024 (1PM - 3 PM)
Location CJCA - 2236 29 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2K2

TASTE OF JAPAN – Go To Japan Fair 2024

Calgary Japanese Community Association invites you to our next Taste of Japan event — our second annual Go To Japan travel fair! We will provide the food and the space — you will eat, learn about the best places to visit in Japan, and make some new friends. Our menu includes some popular Japanese fast […]

Event Date March 23rd, 2024 (6pm-8pm)
Location CJCA - 2236 29 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2K2

Pokemon Trade & Play – Spring 2024

Thank you for coming to the Pokemon Trade & Play – 2024 Spring event. Please enjoy the photos below: Admission CJCA member: FREE Drop in: $2.00 per person Cash will be collected at the location for drop in/membership purchase Venue Calgary Japanese Community Association building: 2236 29 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2K2 Date and […]

Event Date March 24th, 2024 (10am-3pm)
Location CJCA - 2236 29 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2K2

Stampede Breakfast 2024

  Thank you all for coming to our Stampede breakfast 2024! Please enjoy the photos below: Entertainment Taiko drums, Line dance, Karate and much more! Admission Non-Perishable item for the Calgary Food Bank Date & Time July 6th 2024 (9am to 11am) Place CJCA: 2236 29 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2K2 23rd avenue between […]

Event Date July 6th, 2024. 9-11AM
Location CJCA - 2236 29 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2K2

TASTE OF JAPAN – NEW YEARS PARTY

Taste of Japan: New Year Party Calgary Japanese Community Association invites you to attend our first Taste of Japan event of the year! We will provide the food and the space — you will eat, learn about Japanese New Year traditions, and make some new friends. Everyone is welcome (members and non-members), but space is […]

Event Date January 20, 2024
Location CJCA - 2236 29 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2K2

JCLS presentation – Susanne Tabata will be in Calgary

Susanne Tabata, CEO of the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society will be coming to Calgary on Saturday, July 22 to meet with us to give you an update on the latest developments in the BC Redress projects. Please join us from 1 pm to 4 pm. Contact info Roger Teshima: rteshima.cjca@shaw.ca Maureen Coleman: macoleman@shaw.ca

Event Date July 22, 2023
Location CJCA - 2236 29 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2K2

Teste of Japan – YATAI THE SUMMER

Join our Third Taste of Japan series event! It is your opportunity to make friends and learn new culture. We will provide delicious house made Japanese snack and you get to meet new people, and this time we will be treating with you with all the street food in Japan! July 29, 2023 – 6-8pm! […]

Event Date July 29, 2023
Location CJCA - 2236 29 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2K2