Justine Vandergift
August 14th
Mercury Audio
August 21st
Dominic Terry
August 28th
Kate Stevens
September 4th
Attn foodies! Meat smoking class coming up!
THE 4 ELEMENTS OFÂ SUMMER
CURING | SMOKING | BRINING | GRILLING
FOREVER CHANGE THE WAY
YOU THINK ABOUT FOOD
Sunday, July 25th
Menu includes:
Smoked Cauliflower Timbale, Brined Turkey Tenderloin,
Roasted Pineapple and more!
Presented by:Â Cuisine et Chateau
Pamper yourself!
Local and convenient, offering hair and
nail services!
Skribbles Hair Company
For everything you need!
Locally owned and operated, open daily
to serve you!
Joy’s Convenience Store
Fast and affordable!
Offering sales and repair service for your PC or mobile phone needs
PCMaster Pro
Best in the City!!
Big thanks to @avenuemagazine for naming Kensington the city’s Best Business Improvement Area (BIA) in 2022. Visit their link in bio for the full review. Special mentions were given to @theplazayyc and @thekensingtonpub. We love the shops and dwellers who call this neighourhood home – keep doing what you’re doing #kensingtonyyc.
Nov 12 – Dec 17
All donations will be delivered to the Veterans Food Bank.
Non-perishable food items only please!
Drop off your donations at any of our participating business:
Blanco
Brooklyn Clothing Co.
Chunk’d
Cobs Bakery
Deville Coffee
D’Orient Spa
Freehouse
Gummi Boutique
Hidden Gems
Indie Counter Culture
Kensington Dollar Store
Kismet
Manana Imports
Oolong Tea Shop
PARKER PR
PB&J
Peppinos
Pet Planet
Scotia Bank
Sunnyside Natural Market
The Beehive
The Kensington Pub
The Mash
The Naked Leaf
Trapped Escape Room
Urban Cellars
Vine Styles
Shaye Zadravec
Nov 20th at Trapped/Plaza
Tory Russo (Stormy Rondo)
Nov 27th at Trapped / Plaza
Watch for our
Christmas in Kensington
events this Decenmber!
Telus presents
Christmas in Kensington!
Live music, sleigh rides, wandering Santa Clause, complimentary hot chocolate from Higher Ground and coffee from Deville.
Drop off a #KensingtonChristmasCard
in the orange mailbox behind Deville to win $1,000 in gift cards every Saturday (contest details available here).
Drop off your non-perishable food items at participating shops before Dec 17 for donation to the Calgary Veterans Food Bank (details below on this page).
Justine Vandergrift
Dec 18, 12:30-2:30 at Trapped/Plaza
Watch for our
Christmas in Kensington
events this Decenmber!
Pamper your pet!
Focussed on proper play etiquette and working with dogs to help them to really enjoy being groomed.
Brilliant Best Friends
Unique art!
Representing over 30 artists , including jewellery, beautifully designed handbags, travel items and furniture.
InGear Store
Grab a new look!
Favorite brands such as Lisbeth, Elk, Larissa Loden, Fool’s Gold & Pursuits, Levi’s
and many more.
Purr Fine Clothing & Accessories
Local and delicious!
Located in the heart of trendy Kensington, Osteria has been a fixture for the city’s authentic Italian culinary offerings for decades.
Osteria Chef’s Table
Get a fresh cut!
Whether you need a basic haircut, a buzzcut, a hair design, or a skin zero fade, The Urban Shave has you covered for all cuts, and all styles.
The Urban Shave
Chinook Blast in Kensington!
Feb 11-13
It’s time to embrace the winter, community and spread some #kensingtonlove. As part of Chinook Blast we have curated outdoor entertainment from Feb. 11-13, as well as other festivities planned throughout the month. Get ready for live music, carnival games, drag fashion shows, community fires, complimentary goodies, giveaways, $1,000 prizes, and more!
Other Kensington events in Febuary!
TRAPPED FOOD DRIVE // Give back to the community and "Fill The Jeep" with the @owenhartfoundation food drive in support of the @calgaryfoodbank. Donors can drop off non-perishable food items at @trappedcalgary in Kensington from now until April 10 during business hours — this year`s goal is to raise over 3000lbs of food! Make sure to stick around for an escape room while you`re at it.
#givingback #fillthejeep
ALBERTA FAMILY WELLNESS INITIATIVE // We welcomed a small crew on Kensington Road this Tuesday from The Palix Foundation and @evanshunt who were filming content for the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative. The project focuses on the related areas of childhood development, addiction and mental health. Thank you for choosing Kensington as your back-drop.
HOT WAX RECORDS // Don`t touch that dial, give back the aux cord and head over to @hot_wax_records. Buying and selling used and new LPs, CDs and tapes in the heart of Kensington since 1978 — Hot Wax Records carries all the hits and more.
THE URBAN SHAVE // Good Monday Kensington! On the hunt for a fresh haircut or a clean shave? Look no further than @theurbanshaveyyc — their barbers know how to make you look and feel your best. Book an appointment today through their link in bio.
CALGARY`S BEST RESTAURANTS 2023 // Raising some praise to the fabulous Kensington restaurants who placed as top runners in @avenuemagazine Best Restaurants 2023. There`s never a shortage of good eats in Kensington.
@peppinoyyc
@modernsteakca
@haydenblockyyc
@eattuktukthai
@verobistro
SHAWARMA & FALAFEL CITY // In the mood for a lunch break? Stop everything and head over to @shawarma.falafel.city in Kensington. Their shawarma and falafel are the perfect pick-me-up for your taste buds. Give them a try for a falafully delicious food experience.
JOY TEA // Sip sip hooray, Spring has sprung! Celebrate the new season with a walk through Kensington and of course some @joytea.yyc. For first timers, give the `Classical Three Fellows Milk Tea` a taste. It`s the perfect blend of creamy goodness and aromatic tea, guaranteed to put a spring in your step (corner of 10th street and Kensington road).
ST. PATRICK`S DAY // The Sun`s out and the luck of the Irish is in our favour as it`s almost time to bring out the Patty-O`Furniture. Spend your St. Patrick`s day in Kensington at our fine selection of shops. Whether it`s a tasty treat from @cravecupcakes, custom Guinness pints from @thekensingtonpub, feature bevvy`s and live music at @highergroundcafeyyc, @haydenblockyyc and @freehouseyyc - there`s a little something for everyone in Kensington.
PI DAY // Sweet, savoury, sour, salty? No matter, as long as it`s baked in a buttery, flaky, crust. Happy Pi Day everyone - check out local Kensington shops @piejunkieyyc and @sunnysidenaturalmarket for all your Pi/Pie/3.14 related needs.
📸viewgem_yyc
KENSINGTON EATS // Check out these amazing Kensington eats featured in @dailyhivecalgary:
Chicken on the Way
The Kensington Pub
Freehouse
Shijo Sushi
Pulcinella
Hexagon Cafe
Read the full article through our link in bio.
URBAN CELLARS // It`s Thirsty Thursday! Flock over to @urbancellarsyyc in Kensington for a host of new arrivals each week. What`s in your drink cellar?
Catch local Kensington authorities on all things beef, @modernsteakca as part of @foodanddrink.exp from March 17-26. A prix fixe menu is available for $75, featuring Modern Steak tartare, Wagyu dumplings, wedge salad, @benchmark.angus flat iron and lemon raspberry cheescake.
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