Love Is in the Air: An Open Mic Night brought together local performers and community members earlier this month at Grace Presbyterian Church in southwest Calgary—an evening of poetry, music, and inclusivity.
The free event, hosted and headlined by none other than Métis musician Wendy Walker, took place in the church’s sanctuary.
A wide range of local talent was showcased in an intimate, warm setting.
Organized by Grace Presbyterian Church, the open mic aimed to create a low-pressure space where people with different skills could connect through a shared medium that encompassed creativity, expression, and community.
A spoken-word performer stands center stage during Love Is in the Air: An Open Mic Night at Grace Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, while his wife and daughter record his performance, which reflects on global events, family, and culture. PHOTO: CHELSEA ASUZU 
A young performer plays the guzheng during Love Is in the Air: An Open Mic Night at Grace Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, with microphones placed around her to amplify the instrument’s rich tones for the attentive audience. PHOTO: CHELSEA ASUZU 
Audience members surround the stage in a C-shape, displaying a mix of awe, smiles, and applause as a young girl plays the guzheng during Love Is in the Air: An Open Mic Night at Grace Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, while her family watches proudly. PHOTO: CHELSEA ASUZU 
A performer sings a powerful song in her language while standing centre stage with a microphone, capturing the attention of the audience during Love Is in the Air: An Open Mic Night at Grace Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. PHOTO: CHELSEA ASUZU 
A young performer concludes her piano piece, captivating the audience as her family looks on proudly during Love Is in the Air: An Open Mic Night at Grace Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. PHOTO: CHELSEA ASUZU 
An older performer takes the piano and delivers a moving, wordless composition, allowing the keys to convey emotion during Love Is in the Air: An Open Mic Night at Grace Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. PHOTO: CHELSEA ASUZU 
The last performer ends the night with a heartfelt guitar and vocal piece, giving the audience a memorable send-off during Love Is in the Air: An Open Mic Night at Grace Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. PHOTO: CHELSEA ASUZU 
As the night comes to a close, event organizers hand out small tokens to performers while the audience applauds their achievements during Love Is in the Air: An Open Mic Night at Grace Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. PHOTO: CHELSEA ASUZU