When it comes to arts and entertainment in Calgary, September is arguably the best time to sink your teeth into the city's always exciting arts and culture sector.

The Homestretch director Tracy Fuller has rounded up her picks to help you decide what to do first.

The story of The Tall Building was inspired by days and nights lived in an Edmonton high-rise, and crazy weather plays a major role. (Handsome Alice Theatre/Facebook)

Previously known as Urban Curvz, this troupe is all about unleashing the female voice.

They kick off their season with a show called The Tall Building by Jill Connell and directed by Order of Canada awardee Denise Clarke.

It follows three misfits — an assassin, a boy, and a young woman — who meet in a building that keeps growing floors.

When: Official opening Friday with shows through Sept. 17 at the Big Secret Theatre in Arts Commons. See full schedule for details

Whether this is the first time you've heard of the festival, or you're a grizzled veteran of years past, the CIFF Trailer Party is a great way to get familiar with the films this year and to figure out which ones are at the top of your list to see. (Calgary International Film Festival)

The free event will screen all trailers from the 210 films featured in this year's festival.

The first 100 people will get a festival Survival Pack, stocked with what they're calling "necessary supplies for long days of movie-watching."

When: Friday, 7 p.m. at the Globe Theatre

This smaller festival features three free films curated by the Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary and the Japan Foundation.

First up is Samurai Cat.

When: Saturday at the Globe Theatre, see full schedule for details

This year it's all about Bold Moments in Time — meaning risk-takers and fearless leaders who challenged the status quo and pushed the boundaries of what we believe is possible.

One choreographer was inspired by Amelia Earhart for example.

When: September 8 to 10 and 15 to 17 at the Victor Mitchell Theatre, see full schedule for details

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The 2016 festival kicked off with an 18-hour long performance of the world's longest piano piece.

This weekend there's also a series of free live Masterclass workshops, featuring three students and instruction from visiting pianist Minsoo Sohn.

When: Saturday, beginning 9 a.m. at the King Eddy, see full schedule for details

With files from The Homestretch