Calendar

Thursday, June 29, 2023, 5 p.m. - Cheers & Beers Charity Event, Best of Kin Social, Calgary

A fundraising live music event featuring freshly-brewed beer 'Red Kalyna'. All proceeds went to purchase medical supplies for hospitals in Ukraine. 

Saturday, June 3, 2023, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Alley of Blooming Memory, Ukrainian Pioneer Park, Calgary 

Tree planting in commemoration of people who lost their lives during the russia -Ukraine war.

April 24 (noon - 8 pm), April 25 - 30 (8 am - 8pm) - Art Show and Silent Auction @cSpace King Edward Building in Marda Loop, Calgary

In celebration of World Art, UOCA invites you to visit an exhibition featuring talented artists from Calgary and Ukraine. You can also participate in silent auction and find something you admire among 70 pieces from eight artists, who work in different styles. The exhibition will run for a week, from April 24 to April 30. Meet & Greet - on April 29, 5 - 8 pm. Admission is FREE. All proceeds will go towards medical and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

Friday, April 7, 2023, noon - 5 p.m. - Easter Market at 404 Meredith Rd. NE, Calgary (St. Vladimir's Cultural Centre)

UOCA invites you to attend our Easter Market on April 7. All proceeds will be used to buy and ship medical supplies to hospitals in Ukraine. Thank you everyone for your support!

Saturday, March 25, 2023, 7 p.m. - Fundraising Concert to Benefit UOCA at St. Stephen's Anglican Church at 1121 14 Ave SW, Calgary

Please join a Charity Concert at St. Stephen's Anglican Church to listen to combined choirs and orchestra mass in G by Franz Schubert. Light appetizers and wine and silent action are also planned for the evening.

Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 6 p.m. - Canmore for Ukraine Charity Event @ Opera House, 400 Spring Creek Dr., Canmore 

Please join UOCA at our new Charity Event in Canmore. Come to enjoy light appetizers, live performance, silent and live actions. All proceeds will be used to support Ukrainian refugees settled in the Bow Valley and to continuous procurement of medical supplies to hospitals in Ukraine. 

Saturday & Sunday, February 25 & 26, 2023 - EVERY CUP HELPS @ Cafe Gravity - Beltline, 1221 8th St SW

Cafe Gravity has supported the Ukrainian community in Calgary and our fundraising efforts through this tragic year of war. On Feb. 25-26, Cafe Gravity (Beltline location) will be donating all their coffee drink sales to UOCA to raise funds to provide the people of Ukraine with medical & humanitarian aid. The event will also feature live music and a silent auction that will run for the duration of the weekend.

Details: February 25, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with live music from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. February 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, February 24, 2023, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.  Candle-lit Vigil in Solidarity with Ukraine | 365 Days of Resistance | #StandWithUkraine! at Municipal Plaza, Calgary Downtown, 800 MacLeod Trail SE

Please join a candle-lit vigil  and march organized by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - UCC Calgary in solidarity with Ukraine to commemorate a year since the russia started its aggression and to show your support to people of Ukraine who have been facing a year of bloody war on their territory.

Sunday, February 12, 2023, from noon to 5 p.m. - Family Day Market, 404 Meredith Rd. NE, Calgary (St. Vladimir's Cultural Centre)

UOCA invites you to attend our Family Day Market on February 12. All proceeds will be used to buy and ship medical supplies to hospitals in Ukraine. Thank you everyone for your support!

Sunday, February 5, 2023, from noon to 1:00 p.m. - Protect Ukraine's Children | #StandWithUkraine! Rally & March for Ukraine at the Holodomor Monument in Calgary (intersection of Memorial Dr. & Edmonton Trail) 

Please join a rally and march organized by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - UCC Calgary Branch to manifest your support to Ukraine and people of Ukraine. 

At 12:00 p.m. , the participants gather at Holodomor Monument and at approx. 12:30 p.m. the rally will cross the street to Flyover Park, where a temporary children's shoe installation is planned to be set up. Speeches and poems to be read. Please bring a pair (or more!) of children's shoes to add to the installation at Flyover Park. They will be returned at the end of the rally.

Saturday, January 28, 2023, from noon to 2 p.m. - "You and the Law" by UCC and Calgary Police Services at 404 Meredith Rd. NE, Calgary (St. Vladimir's Cultural Centre)

Calgary Police Services diversity team will do a presentation on Canadians’ rights, the law, and also their hate crimes team will give a short presentation on what to do if you see a hate crime or are a victim of own.

Friday, January 27, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - UCC-APC Calgary Ukrainian Evacuee Welcome Committee organizes a Job Fair at 4903 45 Street SW, Calgary (St. Stephen Protomartyr Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, North Entrance)

UCC-APC Calgary Ukrainian Evacuee Welcome Committee organizes a Job Fair. Please bring your resumes with you.

Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 7 p.m. - Oleg Skrypka presents "SCHEDRYK" at The Back Alley 4630 Macleod Trail, Calgary

A charity tour to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Tickets are available online.

Sunday, January 15, 2023, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. - Stand for Democracy | #StandWithUkraine! Rally & March for Ukraine at the Holodomor Monument in Calgary (intersection of Memorial Dr. & Edmonton Trail) 

Please join a rally and march organized by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - UCC Calgary Branch to manifest your support to Ukraine and people of Ukraine who has been fighting in a tragic, bloody war started by russia 11 months ago.

Sunday, January 15, 2023,  3 p.m. - Ihor Bohdan's Concert for the newcomers 'Ukraine Is Where You Are' at ABVM Ukrainian Catholic Church, 704 6th St. NE, Calgary 

A concert for the Ukrainian newcomers. Free entrance.

Wednesday, January 11, 2023, from 5 p.m. - Cheers & Beers Charity Event by UOCA, at 540 Heritage Drive SW, Calgary (the Bitter Sisters Brewing Co.)

UOCA would like to invite you to attend our next charity event on January 11, 2023 in the Bitter Sisters Brewing Co. You are welcome to come by 5:00pm. The entertainment program will start from 6:00pm. It's a great opportunity to enjoy freshly brewed beer, good food and newly brewed the Ukrainian Pale Lager "Koryfei". Tickets ($30) are available via e-transfer to donate@uoca.ca. One beer is included in the ticket price.

Tuesday, December 27, 2022, 6 p.m. - Antin Mukharskiy and Orest Lutyi in Victory Songs concert, Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar at 909 10th ST SE Calgary

Tickets are available on www.forukraine.com.ua.

Sunday, December 18, 2022, 5 p.m. - Ukrainian Christmas Concert , 404 Meredith Rd. NE, Calgary (St. Vladimir's Cultural Centre)

Musicians and singers from the Ukrainian community in Calgary will present at the Christmas Concert on December 11. All proceeds will be sent to support Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Saturday, December 17, 2022, from 1 to 5 p.m. - Christmas Market at ABVM Ukrainian Catholic Church, 704 6th St. NE, Calgary 

Visit the market to buy delicious Ukrainian food and Christmas gifts.

Sunday, December 11, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Ukrainian Christmas Market and #StandWithUkraine! Rally & March, 404 Meredith Rd. NE, Calgary (St. Vladimir's Cultural Centre)

UOCA invites you to attend our Christmas Market on December 11. All proceeds will be used to buy and ship medical supplies to hospitals in Ukraine. Thank you everyone for your support!

At the same place, there will be a #StandWithUkraine! Rally & March, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Please arrive by 2:15 p.m. to participate in the march.

Sunday, December 4, 2022, at 17:30 p.m. - The 25th Annual Calgary Ukrainian Carol Festival at ABVM Ukrainian Catholic Church, 704 6th St. NE, Calgary 

Please come to enjoy the opening of the Christmas season. Entrance by donation. 

Sunday, October 29, 2022, 11:30 am, #StandWithUkraine! Rally at Poppy Plaza, Memorial Drive NW & 10th St. NW

Please join a rally and march organized by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - UCC Calgary Branch as we continue to #StandWithUkraine as russia continues to mount against Ukrainian civilians - killing innocent people and destroying heritage buildings, dwellings, and infrastructure. Also, there will be a #RunForUkraine marathon organized and executed by Second Front you can join ($60 donation that will go towards warm clothes purchasing for Ukrainian soldiers).

Saturday, October 22, 2022, 2:00 pm - NATIONAL INTERNMENT COMMEMORATION DAY. St. Stephen Protomartyr Ukrainian Catholic Church (4903, 45 Street SW)

Please join a Commemoration Service. A documentary film "That Never Happened" to follow.

Sunday, October 16, 2022, 3:30 pm - #StandWithUkraine! Rally at Poppy Plaza (Memorial Drive NW & 10th St. NW)

Please join a rally and march organized by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - UCC Calgary Branch as we continue to #StandWithUkraine as russia continues to mount against Ukrainian civilians - killing innocent people and destroying heritage buildings, dwellings, and infrastructure.

Sunday, October 16, 2022, 2 - 4 pm, Anxiety Workshop. Seton Library (4995 Market St SE) 

A free workshop by hypnotherapist and mind body coach Kate Semeniukto understand the roots of anxiety, fears, panic attacks and find the best approaches and ways to manage them.

Friday, October 14, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, JOB FAIR. St. Stephen Protomartyr Ukrainian Catholic Church (4903, 45 Street SW)

Around 35 employers from various industries for Ukrainian Newcomers.  Bring your passport and resume. Registration required!

Sunday, October 9, 2022, 2 - 4 pm, UKRAINIAN RETRO: Fundraiser for Ukraine in The Ironwood Stage & Grill

Join the Ukrainian Retro event featuring a cross-section of Calgary's Ukrainian and jazz communities hosted at The Ironwood Stage and Grill (1229 9 Ave SE). All funds raised will go toward aid to Ukraine. $35 suggested minimum donation at the door.

Sunday, October 2, 2022, 3 - 4:30 pm, #StandWithUkraine! Rally at the Monument to the Victims of the Holodomor (Memorial Drive & 4th St. NE)

Please join a rally organized by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - UCC Calgary Branch as we continue to #StandWithUkraine! This time, we draw attention to the indiscriminate acts of violence that russia continues to mount against Ukrainian civilians, calling on Ottawa to declare russia a state sponsor of terrorism. 

September 23, 2022, 6:00 pm - 'Petrykivka Painting' Workshop by Kateryna Kryvolap at 1212, 34 Ave SE

UOCA would like to offer a unique opportunity to attend our next fundraising event "Petrykivka painting" delivered by Kateryna Kryvolap. If you would like to create a piece of art with Kateryna, please attend our fundraising event. We have only 10 tickets. The price includes wine & cheese. All proceeds will be used to buy and ship medical supplies to hospitals in Ukraine. To buy the tickets, please email donate@uoca.ca to check the tickets availability, and after that please make an e-transfer using the same email. Thank you everyone for your support!

September 18, 2022, 4:30 pm - Thank you Calgary & Canada for Helping Ukraine - #StandWithUkraine Rally and March

Please join the Ukrainian Community in Calgary who gather to express their gratitude to Calgarians and Canadians for standing with Ukraine. The event by Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC Calgary Branch) will take place at Poppy Plaza at Memorial Drive.

September 18, 2022, 11 am - 4 pm - Fundraising Lunch by Help Ukraine in Glamorgan Community Association 

Please come to enjoy a Ukrainian lunch, music and a fair of art, clothing, and souvenirs as well as a drone flight demonstration and master class. Ticket price $30.

September 17, 2022, September Fest in Marda Loop Community Hall

Please stop by at the Ukrainians of Calgary Association tent on Saturday, September 17 for amazing crafts. All proceeds go towards continuous procurement of medical supplies to be distributed to the hospitals in Ukraine.

• Ukrainian Independence Day Concert, Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 1 pm, Ukrainian Pioneers Park 

Please join the Ukrainian Community in Calgary for an outdoor stage show and fair to mark the 31st Anniversary of Ukrainian Independence. The event will take place at the intersection of 7th Ave. and 6th St. NE. 

• August 27, 5:30 pm to midnight - UOCA hosts 'YYC for Ukraine' Private Charitable Event

Join the Charity Dinner & Dance with Live and Silent Auction event. All proceeds go towards continuous procurement of medical supplies to be distributed to the hospitals in Ukraine. To purchase tickets, please send e-transfer to donate@uoca.ca

• August 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 5 pm to 9 pm - UOCA at GLOBAL FEST

On these dates, look for the UOCA tent at Calgary Global Fest to purchase various good and support Ukrainians and peoples of Ukraine, who suffer the war.

• August 13, 11 am to 20 pm - UOCA at FRANCOFESTYYC, Olympic Plaza

Join the FRANCOFESTYYC to share a great summer vibe and come over to check the UOCA tent at Calgary Global Fest to purchase various good and support Ukrainians and peoples of Ukraine, who suffer the wa

• August 7, noon - 4 pm, Fundraising Lunch hosted by 'VICTORY & PEACE for UKRAINE' volunteer group at 4207, 41 Ave SW

    Come to enjoy perogies, cake, and kvass drink and to participate in Ukrainian art and swag fair. 

• Stand with Ukraine rally on Saturday, July 30, 2022

On July 30th, the Ukrainian community members joined at Peace Bridge to commemorate the fallen warriors, who were killed while imprisoned by russian forces.

• War Is Not Over - Stand with Ukraine rally on Sunday, July 24, 2022

July 24th marked five months since russia embarked on its large scale attack of Ukrainian sovereign territory, further invading a a country already beset `by war and illegal annexation of Crimea since 2014. Numerous representatives of the Ukrainian community in Calgary as well as people from other communities, rallied together in support of Ukraine and to denounce the heinous terrorism of the russian state.

• July 17, noon - 3 pm, 'VICTORY & PEACE for UKRAINE' Fundraising Lunch at Wildwood Community Association

Organized by Sanzhar Baiseitov, Liza Kanishcheva, Yevgen Mykhaylichenko, Halyna Skala Tataryn

Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 6 p.m. VIP Ternopil @ ABVM Ukrainian Catholic Church, 704 6th St. NE, Calgary 

A charity tour of VIP Ternopil to support Ukraine's Armed Forces. Tickets are available at eventbrite.ca

Sunday, November 27, 2022, from noon to 2 p.m. - Two Christmas Decorating Workshops from UOCA @ 404 Meredith Rd. NE, Calgary (St. Vladimir's Cultural Centre) 

noon - 1 pm - Cookie Decorating and 1 pm - 2 pm - Ornament Decorating. To buy a ticket, please send an e-tansfer to email donate@oca.ca or call (403) 261-9774. 

Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 11 a.m. @ 404 Meredith Rd. NE, Calgary (St. Vladimir's Cultural Centre) 

UCC Calgary is inviting for the Annual Holodomor Commemoration –  to commemorate millions of victims of the Holdomor, the artificial famine-genocide of 1932-1933 orchestrated by Stalin.

Friday evening, November 25, 2022, the Holodomor Monument in Calgary (intersection of Memorial Dr. & Edmonton Trail) 

Please join a candle light vigil organized by the Calgary Branch of the Ukrainian Youth Association (CYM).

Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 3:00 pm - HONOUR OUR HEROES Rally and March for Ukraine at Poppy Plaza (Memorial Drive NW & 10th St. NW)

Please join a rally and march organized by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - UCC Calgary Branch to honour Ukrainian heroes, both military and civilian, who sacrificed their lives in the war russia started against Ukraine almost 9 months ago.

Sunday, November 27, 2022, noon - 2 p.m. @ 404 Meredith Rd. NE, Calgary (St. Vladimir's Cultural Centre) - Two Christmas Workshops from UOCA

UCC Calgary is inviting for the Annual Holodomor Commemoration –  to commemorate millions of victims of the Holdomor, the artificial famine-genocide of 1932-1933 orchestrated by Stalin.

Saturday - Sunday, November 12 - 13, 2022, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm - UOCA participates in Bowness Holiday Craft Fair (7904 43rd Ave. NW)

Please stop by UOCA table at the Craft Fair to buy amazing hand-made gifts and souvenirs to support purchase of medical and humanitarian supplies for Ukraine.

Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 5:00 pm - Charity Dinner in Danish Club, 727 11 Ave SW

UOCA invites you to attend our Charity Dinner in Danish Club. All proceeds will be used to buy and ship medical supplies to hospitals in Ukraine. To purchase tickets, please send an e-tansfer to email donate@uoca.ca or call (403) 261-9774. Thank you everyone for your support!