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!
CHRISTMAS IN KENSINGTON // Santa’s coming to town TOMORROW! Visit us on December 2 from noon to 3 for our annual Christmas in Kensington event! Warm up with coffee from @devillecoffee, hot chocolate from @goodtradeco and our fire pits. Go for a ride on the horse drawn sleigh, snap a pic with Santa and enjoy the musical stylings of @michelasheedy. Get in the holiday spirit as you shop local. Yule be sorry to miss it!
#yycevents #christmasincalgary #calgaryevents
DOGS OF KENSINGTON // We spotted these pups had a photoshoot today with our heart and couldn’t help but to snap a pic! We love when you share your Kensington photos with us, be sure to tag @kensingtonyyc when your out and about in Kensington 🩵💚💙
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING // Join us in Kensington for Late Night Shopping November 30 from 5-8 and shop local this holiday season! Many Kensington businesses will stay open late, offering special deals! As you shop, warm up by the fire with some Hot Chocolate from @goodtradeco in front of @trappedcalgary. See if you can spot Santa and enjoy Christmas carols performed by @youthsingersofcalgary carolers! Pick up a map of participating businesses!
Participating businesses include:
@canary.goods
@pagesbooks
@kensingtonwm
@four20yyc
@kensingtonpub
@petplanetkensington
@urbancellarsyyc
@vinestylesyyc
@peacockboutique
@oolongteahouse
@thenewforestshop
@kismet_calgary
@frillylilly
@skoah.kensington
@trend_calgary
@pbandjyyc
@kensingtonkonsignment
@mananaimports
@thehiddengemkensington
@nanao_kimono
@ingear_store
#shoplocal #christmasinyyc
SHOP LOCAL // This Black Friday, shop local! Tons of Kensington businesses have amazing Black Friday deals to check out. Kick start your holiday shopping and support local businesses. Did you know that every $1 spent shopping local translates to $6 that stays in our local economy? Where are you shopping local?
#shoplocal #blackfriday #yycshoplocal
BOMBAY TIGER// We are excited to welcome @bombay_tiger_ to the neighborhood! Open for dinner and lunch (on select days, check their website for the most up to date info) the new reataurant offers delicious traditional Indian dishes. It is a great spot to bring your colleagues, friends or family to try all of the shareable dishes!
#yycrestaurants #yycdining
CHRISTMAS IN KENSINGTON // Christmas in Kensington is back! Kicking off on November 30 with late night shopping and continuing Dec 2, 9, 16 and 23 we will have live music, Santa and sleigh rides for you to enjoy as you shop local this holiday season! Warmp up with coffee from @devillecoffee and hot chocolate from @goodtradeco and the fire pits. Stay tuned for more info coming soon!
LIVE MUSIC// No weekend plans? @haydenblockyyc has you covered! Not only will you be able to indulge in their amazing food and drinks, they are also having great live performances on Friday and Saturday night👏🏼 👏🏼 head over to Kensington for live music this weekend!
HOT DRINK ALERT // After this weather, what is more perfect than a hot drink? Kensington has many options for whatever your heart desires to warm you up! Check out one of our beloved coffee shops around the neighbourhood and snatch one of their holiday drinks! (There’s still some delicious iced coffee’s for those who choose iced all year long!
NATIONAL YOUNG READERS WEEK // Celebrate this week indulging in new finds or classic books at @pagesbooks and @a_rarebookstore 📚📖This week was created for our younger generation to learn about the importance of reading. What better way to learn than picking up a book from one of our loved stores and losing yourself in the plot! What book is on your must read list?
#readmorebooks #youngreadersweek #yycreads
VOTE NOW: PUP CRAWL! // After an eventful Pup Crawl back on October 29, we picked five finalists for the contest! These families and their furrever friends came to show off and show out, but now, it is up to you to choose your favourite. You have until November 13 to vote for your favourite costume. Comment 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, the top 3 will win a beautiful prize basket. Get your voting on!
TOURISM CALGARY // Thank you to @tourismcalgary and @foodstrategies for organizing an amazing food tour in Kensington, familiarizing the great Calgary Tourism team with the special village within a city that we call home.
Thank you to @theplazayyc, @winebaryyc, @modernsteakca, @oxbow_yyc, @satsukicalgary and @freehouseyyc for being such great hosts and neighbourhood ambassadors!
ROZELLE COLLECTIVE // Welcome to Rozelle Collective, a boutique hair salon dedicated to the love of blondes, custom haircuts, lived in hair, and extensions. They are passionate about changing the hair industry through education and mentorship. We are so excited to have them join our community! They are now accepting new clients, visit their profile to learn more 💇🏼♀️💇🏻♂️
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!