Kensington

Weekends in Kensington Presents: The LaBelle Sisters
2022-07-16 12:00 - 14:30 UTC | The Plaza Theatre, 1133 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 3P4
The LaBelle Sisters are four sisters who are Metis from Cree and Sioux decent. Jai, Danyka, Kayel and Austyn are all accomplished Pow Wow dancers and Metis Jiggers. They have travelled throughout Western Canada at a variety of festivals and celebrations sharing their love of dance and their culture.

Weekends in Kensington Presents: Krystle Robyn
2022-07-17 12:30 - 14:30 | Alberta
Krystle Robyn writes pretty songs to charm you when you’re sad. With heartfelt lyrics and simple acoustic melodies, Krystle creates music that leaves all emotions out on the table. The uncomplicated guitar strums and plucks leave plenty of room for her voice to tell her stories, and believe me, you want to hear them.

Weekends in Kensington Presents: La Mosca
2022-07-23 12:30 - 14:30 | Alberta
La Mosca have received significant buzz across Canada, attracting large and enthusiastic audiences. Bandleader/bassman Marvin Kee @theflymuse (aka ‘the fly’) had been touring across Canada and the USA since 2000 with his previous rhumba flamenco outfit, Los Morenos, playing over 3000 shows in support of three studio albums. Catch their performance outside of @the_roasterie on Saturday, July 23 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Weekends in Kensington Presents: Michela Sheedy
2022-07-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Alberta
Presented by @thehiddengemkensington, @michelasheedy represents unapologetic, raw, soulful, sultry, good ol’ country music. Okotoks born and raised, Michela Sheedy, represents a refreshingly steely edge to the Canadian country music scene. Michela has graced some of the most esteemed stages both nationally and internationally. Catch their performance outside of @trappedcalgary on Saturday, July 23 from 1p.m. – 4p.m.

Weekends in Kensington Presents: Tori Morley
2022-07-24 12:30 - 14:30 | Alberta
From her early musical encounters with piano and at age five, trumpet at age 10, to composing her first track, ‘Robot Monster’ at age eight, Tori Morley is an artistic hivemind bound for the stage. Now a high school graduate, jazz band champion, and prodigal multi-instrumentalist, Tori exhibits a profound passion for creating eclectic musical soundscapes. Catch their performance outside of @trappedcalgary on Sunday, July 24 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Kensington Night Market
2022-07-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Alberta
Swing over to #kensingtonyyc this Thursday July 28 from 4-9 p.m. for @thedowntownmarkets Kensington Night Market. As always, support local vendors. Future Kensington Night Market dates include July 28 and August 11, 25. See you there friends!

Weekends in Kensington Presents: Stormy Rondo
2022-07-30 12:30 - 14:30 | Alberta
Rumour has it that listening to Stormy Rondo @coolifismoke is like smoking a fine, hand rolled, golden Virginia leaf stick – the rich aroma of Stormy fills your senses in a tantalizing bouquet. You stare off into the distance, watching the moon fall and the sun rise, after a warm midsummer’s eve. The night is gone now and you feel the tender emotion of song and harmony grip your heart. Remember the last time you stayed up all night thinking about your entire life? Catch their performance outside of @the_roasterie on Saturday, July 30 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Hayden Block Live Music!
2022-07-30 21:30 - 23:30 | Alberta
Head over to @haydenblockyyc for live music on Thursdays (8 p.m.), Fridays and Saturdays (9:30 p.m.) for live music every weekend at their newly opened 2nd floor music hall. Visit their page for details on upcoming performances.

Weekends in Kensington Presents: The Sadlier-Brown band
2022-07-31 12:30 - 14:30 | Alberta
@thesadlierbrownband consists of three core members. Mark Sadlier-Brown (guitar and vocals), Dylan Sadlier-Brown (upright bass and vocals) and Mark’s wife, Bev Bruce (percussion). Mark Sadlier-Brown is the frontman and has been playing is own kind of rootsy, rockabilly, folk and proto-jazz music for years. He also wrote “spur of the moment” songs for the local CBC station in Calgary. Mark performed as a member of “The Highwater Jugband” and the “Alien Rebels”.
The Sadlier-Brown band likes to mix original songs with obscure vintage songs to give you a creative show. The band’s music mostly ranges from the era of the 50’s and into the 60’s. All of their music is played with an infectious solid rhythm that encourages dancing. The look and style of the band is vintage. This includes clothes and instruments dating from the early time of country and rockabilly jive music. Catch their performance outside of @trappedcalgary on Sunday, July 31 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Weekends in Kensington Presents: Slainte Social Club
2022-08-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Alberta
Born at the start of COVID-19, @slainte.social.club was created to provide a weekly touchpoint for Albertapipers and drummers. Pronounce “slawn-che”, Slainte means health in Gaelic. This was a fitting name, asthe pandemic shut down the world in March 2020, isolating musicians from the art we love. orcompose; some left the pipe band world altogether. Catch their performance outside of @trappedcalgary on Saturday, August 7 from noon – 12:30 p.m.

Weekends in Kensington Presents: Amy Nelson
2022-08-06 12:30 - 14:30 | Alberta
The sweet, sad longing and play of words and phrases, delivered in a voice from days far gone; reaching through the ages and channeled through. @amyflyingakite began her music career as an old time banjoist, singing songs older than the hills. As time wore on, she began to dedicate herself to not only the preservation of the folk music she became known for, but by writing songs that reflected her own view of the world too. Amy’s songs display a veracity and rawness that is uniquely her own. Catch their performance outside of @the_roasterie on Saturday, August 6 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Weekends in Kensington Presents: Sean Hamilton
2022-08-07 12:30 - 14:30 | Alberta
It has been said that if Sean Hamilton passed away in a premature and tragic accident, ten bands in Calgary would hang up their guitars in solemn grief. One of the most active musicians in Alberta in the past decade, he wears his heart on his sleeve to match his scrapbook-aesthetic tattooed arms. From his early days living and loving the dirtbag folk punk lifestyle as the frontman of Jenny (Sudden Death Records) to his current vibes immersed in alt-country-tinged power pop/rock and roll — all the while keeping up as the relentless powerhouse drummer in Miesha & the Spanks and splitting his fingers open on his guitar frets ripping through Julius Sumner Miller — he’s developed his own songwriting voice on his latest, eponymous solo work. Catch their performance at @trappedcalgary on Sunday, August 7 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Kensington Night Market
2022-08-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Alberta
Swing over to #kensingtonyyc Thursday August 11 from 4-9 p.m. for @thedowntownmarkets Kensington Night Market. As always, support local vendors. The last Kensington Night Markets will be held August 11th and 25th. See you there friends!

Weekends in Kensington Presents: Youth Singers of Calgary
2022-08-13 12:30 - 14:30 | Alberta
SHINE @youthsingersofcalgary is a dynamic and energetic semi-professional song and dance ensemble, presenting the best of the best in Broadway, Pop, Rock, Christmas and more! Incorporating full choreography into every performance, they know how to put on an exciting show that is suitable for all ages and leaves any audience cheering for more. This show also features members of the SHINE Collective, highlighting solo and small group performances by members of Youth Singers of Calgary’s senior high and young adult choirs. Catch their performance outside of @trappedcalgary on Saturday, August 13 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Weekends in Kensington Presents: Emily Triggs
2022-08-14 12:30 - 14:30 | Alberta
Following @emilyvtriggs widely accepted release ‘When Guinevere Went Under’, Triggs is busting down walls that confine an artist to expectations with her sophomore album ‘Middletown’. Triggs has truly come into her own stepping out as a solo artist and has embraced the spotlight including performances at Vancouver and Calgary Folk Music Festivals. Possessing an instrument evocative of folk artists from the ‘60s and ‘70s, Triggs’ alto is bright and clear with a comforting classic and contemporary in equal measure; classic surely as a result of her folk family, contemporary due to surrounding herself with some of the countries best musical collaborators. The youngest of five growing up in a mix of English and French culture, it was in living room jam sessions with local and visiting musicians that Emily learned the history and art of lyrical composition and performance. Catch their performance outside of @trappedcalgary on Sunday, August 14 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Weekends in Kensington Presents: Sydney Zadravec
2022-08-20 12:30 - 14:00 | Alberta
@slzad is a multi-instrumentalist from yyc who brings forth an electric mix of roots, country, folk and rockabilly. Catch their performance outside of @the_roasterie on Saturday, August 20 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m..

Weekends in Kensington Presents: Benjamin Longman
2022-08-21 12:30 - 14:30 | Alberta
@benjaminlongman is a singer, songwriter, musician, and photographer, born and raised in London, now based in Calgary. They make thoughtful and melancholy Art-Folk, for patient humans and animals alike.. Catch their performance outside of @trappedcalgary on Sunday, August 21 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Kensington Night Market
2022-08-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Alberta
Swing over to #kensingtonyyc this Thursday July 14 from 4-9 p.m. for @thedowntownmarkets Kensington Night Market. As always, support local vendors. Future The FINAL Kensington Night Market will be held on August 25th. See you there friends!

Weekends in Kensington Presents: Doug Waite
2022-08-27 12:00 - 14:30 | Alberta
@dugwaite, who sings like a baritone angel and plays guitar as if in a dream, has written hundreds of songs, a few of which have been recorded. Live, he presents his songs with a looping pedal and the occasional trombonist. Catch their performance outside of @the_roasterie on Saturday, August 27 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Weekends in Kensington Presents: Thomas Thomas Band
2022-08-28 12:00 - 14:30 | Alberta
Calgary indie ensemble @thomasthomasband is the result of the creative collision of the sincere singer-songwriter Shannon Thomas and the curious indie-rocker Thomas Englund (Bell Tower, Beta Boys) into a nostalgic ensemble worthy of even the swankiest high school proms. Their dreamy indie idiosyncrasy has drawn comparisons to Born Ruffians, Wallows, and Dayglow. Catch their performance outside of @trappedcalgary on Sunday, August 28 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Christmas in Kensington - Nov 26th
2022-11-26 | Alberta
Jingle all the way to Kensington on Saturday’s from Nov. 26 – Dec. 17. The Kensington BIA is hosting its annual Christmas in Kensington activations, a celebration of the holidays and all of its festivities.

Christmas in Kensington features a host of festivities including:

Santa Claus
Sleigh rides
Giant games
Fire pits
Complimentary coffee from sponsor: Deville Coffee
Live performer this Saturday, Nov 26: Robert Adam, Noon – 3:00 pm at the Plaza Plaza

‘Yule’ be sorry to miss this one!
Visitors are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations for the community wide food drive that launched last week for the Veterans Food Bank.

Christmas in Kensington - Dec 3rd
2022-12-03 00:00 | Alberta
Jingle all the way to Kensington on Saturday’s from Nov. 26 – Dec. 17. The Kensington BIA is hosting its annual Christmas in Kensington activations, a celebration of the holidays and all of its festivities.

Christmas in Kensington features a host of festivities including:

Santa Claus
Sleigh rides
Giant games
Fire pits
Complimentary coffee from sponsor: Deville Coffee
Live performer this Saturday, Nov 26: Kate Stevens, Noon – 3:00 pm at the Plaza Plaza

‘Yule’ be sorry to miss this one!
Visitors are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations for the community wide food drive that launched last week for the Veterans Food Bank.

Christmas in Kensington - Dec 10th
2022-12-10 00:00 | Alberta
Jingle all the way to Kensington on Saturday’s from Nov. 26 – Dec. 17. The Kensington BIA is hosting its annual Christmas in Kensington activations, a celebration of the holidays and all of its festivities.

Christmas in Kensington features a host of festivities including:

Santa Claus
Sleigh rides
Giant games
Fire pits
Complimentary coffee from sponsor: Deville Coffee
Live performer this Saturday, Dec 10: Heather Bush, Noon – 3:00 pm at the Plaza Plaza

‘Yule’ be sorry to miss this one!
Visitors are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations for the community wide food drive that launched last week for the Veterans Food Bank.

Christmas in Kensington - Dec 17th
2022-12-17 00:00 | Alberta
Jingle all the way to Kensington on Saturday’s from Nov. 26 – Dec. 17. The Kensington BIA is hosting its annual Christmas in Kensington activations, a celebration of the holidays and all of its festivities.

Christmas in Kensington features a host of festivities including:

Santa Claus
Sleigh rides
Giant games
Fire pits
Complimentary coffee from sponsor: Deville Coffee
Live performer this Saturday, Dec 17: Sean Hamilton & Amber Byrne, Noon – 3:00 pm at the Plaza Plaza

‘Yule’ be sorry to miss this one!
Visitors are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations for the community wide food drive that launched last week for the Veterans Food Bank.
