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 OF 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: 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!
SPRING CLEANING // Spring cleaning? Don’t toss it—donate it! You Thrifty Animal is looking for essential pet supplies, and your gently used items can make a big difference. 100% of proceeds go back to fueling Parachutes for Pets programs, which help vulnerable people and their pets stay together by removing barriers and providing vital resources. They’re currently in need of:
🐾Small bags of dry cat & dog food (chicken-free)
🐾Cat litter
🐾Durable dog toys
🐾Dog & cat treats
🐾Cat toys & lick mats
🐾Gently used cat trees & scratching posts
🐾Clean or gently used dog & cat beds
🐾Pet blankets
Give your pre-loved pet items a second life and support pets in need. Drop off your donations today!
#SpringCleaning #YouThriftyAnimal #ParachutesForPets #PetDonations #SupportLocalPets
HAPPY ST PATRICK’S DAY // Wishing everyone a fun and safe St Patrick’s Day ☘️💚 Head on down to @thekensingtonpub for a green beer or try and split the g on a Guinness pour!
#stpatricksday #greenbeer #splittheg #yyc #calgary
PIE DAY// Celebrate Pi Day in Kensington with a slice of something delicious! Sweet or savory, there is something for everyone. Stop by your favorite local spot and treat yourself—because 3.14 is the perfect excuse for any kind of pie.
#PiDay #yycfoodie #yycbusiness
FRESH SKIS// Don’t be sad that winter is lingering; embrace it! The ski hills are still open and there is fresh powder in the forecast. Fresh Skis has great deals and a huge selection of skis for the whole crew. So stop by, grab some new gear, hit the slopes and enjoy the best the mountains have to offer.
Do you love spring skiing?
#snowfallwarning #yycski #skiing #sale #yycsales #springski
WOMENS DAY// Kensington is powered by incredible women who bring passion, creativity and heart to the community. Today, we celebrate their hard work, dedication and impact that makes Kensington such a special place. Whether you’re grabbing a coffee, finding the perfect gift or supporting a local service, take a moment to appreciate the women behind the businesses that make our neighbourhood so amazing.
Tag your favorite women-owned business in Kensington and show them some love!
#KensingtonYYC #WomenOwned #SupportLocal
HOME DECOR// Metro Element in Kensington offers a thoughtfully curated selection of home decor, furniture and greenery. Whether you’re updating your space or looking for a unique gift, you’ll find quality pieces that blend style and function perfectly. Stop by and explore what’s in store.
#ShopLocal #yychomedesign #homedecor
PEASANT CHEESE // Peasant Cheese is THE spot for quality cheese and gourmet provisions. Whether you’re building your own or picking up a prepared charcuterie board or grabbing a delicious sandwich for lunch, you’ll find top-tier ingredients and thoughtful recommendations. Stop by and find your new favourite cheese!
#KensingtonYYC #yycfoodie #ShopLocal
TU TACO // Weekend plans? May we recommend Mexican from @tutaco.ca? Try some delicious, authentic food. What’s your go to order?
#yyceats #yycfoodie #calgary #mexicanfood
HISTORY// Kensington is full of history and several buildings in the neighbourhood are designated Historical by Heritage Calgary. The Smith Block, located at 1122 Kensington Rd, was completed in 1911, just four years after the area was annexed to Calgary. The building has been the home to the Hillhurst Confectionary and Ice Cream Parlor (1921-32), the Model Meat Market (1926-28) and the Hillhurst Shoe Hospital. It was home to the first Starbucks in Calgary (1996) and is now home to local coffee shop Deville Coffee, PARKER PR and Indigrow Psychology. Next time you walk by be sure to take a minute to take in all the historical charms of this amazing building!
#yycnow #lifeincalgary #calgaryhistory
PINK SHIRT DAY// Kensington is a place where everyone belongs! This Pink Shirt Day, join us in standing against bullying and spreading kindness in our community. Stop by your favourite local spots, wear pink and show your support for a welcoming, inclusive Kensington. 💗
#PinkShirtDay #KensingtonYYC
NICE WEATHER // We are so grateful for Chinook winds warming up Calgary! We made it to the other side of the deep freeze. This weekend is the perfect warmer weather to stroll through Kensington and visit the shops.
#calgary #yycnow #shoplocal #calgaryisbeautiful
PURR PETITE// Purr Petite is one of our favourite places to shop for high-quality kids’ fashion and toys. They have recently made some exciting changes in store and now carry more sizes and more of your favorite toys. Stop by today to see what’s new. Check out their year-round sale section in the basement to get the best deals.
#kidsclothes #babyclothes #yyc #shoplocal
A huge thank you to all of the artists, performers, & sponsors of our recent event:
Can’t Stop the Love!
Watch this space for
upcoming events and announcements!
Weekends in Kensington
Live performances all summer long!
More info in this month’s
Newsletter
A huge thank you to all of the artists,
performers, & sponsors of our recent event:
Can’t Stop the Love!