Three to See Friday: Alberta sculpture, The Congregation and After Yang

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Night of Artists: It’s the 25^th anniversary of the Sculptors’ Association of Alberta’s annual sale, all weekend at St. Albert’s Enjoy Centre. Sculptors include Ellie Shuster, Kay McCormack, Carroll Charest, Sally Fairhead, Shawn Olander, Jennifer Lang and many more (18 in all). “The sculptors enjoy talking about sculpture with visitors and other artists,” notes Shuster. “Sculpture is not a common art form and often not well understood. It is not widely represented at art walks, as it is difficult to transport, set up and tear down each day. The opportunity to take the time we need to set up a compelling exhibit — and the ability to show and sell our work over a multi-day event — makes NOA special for us.”

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Details: 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm Fri; 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sun. at Enjoy Center (101 Riel Dr., St. Albert), entry by donation

The Congregation: Party man Clayton Bellamy’s high-energy rock band hits the Station stage Friday night with his message of love. While most bands with this grit and volume are about sex, drugs and rock and roll, with The Congregation, Bellamy laughs, “It’s more peace, love, understanding… and rock and roll. Everything everybody needs comes out of love, even if people think they don’t need or deserve it.” Get ready to thrash.

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Details: 7 p.m. at Station on Jasper (10524 Jasper Ave.), $20 at stationonjasper.com

After-Yang (2022): This looks great. When his young daughter’s beloved companion — an android named Yang — malfunctions, Jake (Colin Farrell) searches for a way to repair him. In the process, Jake discovers the life that has been passing in front of him, and works to reconnect with his wife (Jodie Turner-Smith) and daughter across a distance he didn’t know was there. 96 mins., directed by Kogonada.

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Details: 7 p.m. Fri.; 9 p.m. Sun; 7 p.m. Weds. at Metro Cinema (8712 109 St.), $13

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