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// See you this weekend for Christmas in Kensington! Come down and snap a selfie with Santa on Saturday.
Get into the holiday spirit with festive fun in Kensington every Saturday and Sunday from November 30 to December 22, noon to 3 p.m.
On Saturdays:
Snap a photo with Santa
Cozy up by the fire and roast marshmallows
Enjoy coffee from Good Trade Coffee Co.
Explore photo stations throughout Kensington
Write a letter to Santa
Play a game of bean bag toss
On Sundays:
Visit the Petting Zoo at Urban Cellars
Meet our “Green Mean Friend” (you know who!)
Savour coffee from Deville Coffee
Enjoy live music
Write letters to Santa
Roast marshmallows and warm up by the fire
Join the fun with bean bag toss
Visit the outdoor plaza area along Kensington Road for festive fun as you shop local for the holiday season!
#holidays #calgaryevents #calgaryisbeautiful #yycevents #lifeincalgary #whattodothisweekend
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING IN KENSINGTON // Thank you to all of the participating businesses, we have over 40 businesses offering special discounts and promotions for one night only. Scroll through to check out the awesome offerings on November 28❤️💚💙
#yycevents #yycdeals #calgary #holidays #deals
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING IN KENSINGTON // Thank you to all of the participating businesses, we have over 40 businesses offering special discounts and promotions for one night only. Scroll through to check out the awesome offerings on November 28❤️💚💙
#yycevents #yycdeals #calgaryshopping
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING IN KENSINGTON // Thank you to all of the participating businesses, we have over 40 businesses offering special discounts and promotions for one night only. Scroll through to check out the awesome offerings on November 28 ❤️💚💙
#yycevents #calgaryholidays #supportlocal #yycdeals
CHRISTMAS IN KENSINGTON //🎄✨Get into the holiday spirit with festive fun in Kensington every Saturday and Sunday from November 30 to December 22, noon to 3 p.m.
On Saturdays:
Snap a photo with Santa
Cozy up by the fire and roast marshmallows
Enjoy coffee from Good Trade Coffee Co.
Explore photo stations throughout Kensington
Write a letter to Santa
Play a game of bean bag toss
On Sundays:
Visit the Petting Zoo at Urban Cellars
Meet our “Green Mean Friend” (you know who!)
Savour coffee from Deville Coffee
Enjoy live music
Write letters to Santa
Roast marshmallows and warm up by the fire
Join the fun with bean bag toss
Mark your calendars and make your holidays magical in Kensington!
Visit the outdoor plaza area along Kensington Road.
KENSINGTON CHRISTMAS // It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎶 The Kensington businesses are getting dazzled up for the holidays, making our neighborhood feel like a hallmark movie. Come experience the magic of the season ❄️🎄💙
#holidayfeels #calgarychristmas #yycshoplocal #calgary
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING // Late Night Shopping in Kensington is one week away and we are so excited! There are over 30 businesses offering special promotions throughout the evening (stay tuned for a map coming soon!) As you shop around Kensington, pop by the outdoor plaza along Kensington Road to warm up with a hot chocolate by the fire, snap a selfie with Santa, rock out to the duelling pianos and catch Love Actually at the Plaza! Please see a schedule of events for November 28 below:
🛍️5 p.m. to 9 p.m. - shop special promotions at participating businesses (stay tuned for a map coming soon)
🎅🏼 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - snap a selfie with Santa
🎄6:00 p.m. - Tree Lighting
🎹6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Duelling Pianos
🍿9 p.m. - Love Actually at the Plaza (limited spots available, reserve your spot through the link in our bio)
#yycevents #christmas #shoplocal #calgaryevents #holidayshopping #santa #livemusic
DUELLING PIANOS // This year we are excited to have duelling pianos as part of Late Night Shopping in Kensington on November 28. As you check out the special promotions at participating businesses, stop by the outdoor plaza along Kensington Road to see the Rowdy Pianos perform! We can’t wait to see you there 🎄🛍️🎹 The music will kick off at 6:45, following the Tree Lighting.
#duellingpianos #yycevent #christmas #holiday #calgary #shoplocal #christmasshopping
JOYCE’S CLOSET BOUTIQUE // Kensington is thrilled to celebrate the community opening today, tomorrow- and all of next week @joycescloset.yyc 🥳 Enjoy your weekend shopping in Kensington and make sure to pop by and welcome Joyce’s Closet Boutique to the hood!
Joyce’s has an amazing collection of high quality inexpensive brands like Zara, Veronica Beard, Ba&sh and new and pre loved luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Celine - and more.
#luxurybrands #preloved #fashion #shop #kensington #kensingtonlove #shoplocal
LOVE ACTUALLY IN KENSINGTON // As part of Late Night Shopping in Kensington on November 28, we are excited to present the iconic holiday film, Love Actually at @theplazayyc 🎬 After you finish your shopping, head to The Plaza at 9 p.m. Reserve your spot through the link in our bio. All proceeds will be donated to the Veterans Foodbank!
#christmasincalgary #yycchrsitmas #yycevents
FABUTAN // Just because the sun sets before the work day ends doesn’t mean you have to miss out on sunshine! Fabutan’s goal is to provide smart tanning experiences and this month they are offering a special on their Sunshine tanning minutes! Visit their website to learn more and book your spot!
#suntan #fabutan #yyctanning #calgarytanning
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING IN KENSINGTON // Get a head start on your holiday shopping with Late Night Shopping in Kensington! On November 28, enjoy exclusive deals, festive vibes and extended store hours at participating businesses as you find the perfect gifts for your loved ones (and maybe something for yourself!) Join us as we light our Christmas Tree with Santa, jam to duelling pianos and support local! We will wrap up the festivities with a Christmas movie at the Plaza. Stay tuned for more details coming soon 🎅🏼🎄🛍️
#yycevents #christmasshopping #shoplocal #holidayseason #calgaryliving
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!