East Village Weekly Round-Up (January 22-28)
From Studio Bell to hot spot eateries, from urban plazas to the library, there’s always something happening somewhere in East Village. We’ve rounded up our top picks of this week’s events, programs, classes and more. Don’t forget to check the calendars of our community partners for other goings-on in the neighbourhood!
Dinner at Nupo
A new restaurant has just opened in East Village’s Alt Hotel! Nupo by Darren Maclean (you might recognize him from The Final Table on Netflix) is a Japanese-style restaurant that is plant-forward, focusing on vegan and vegetarian cuisine – plus incredible sushi! Book yourself a reservation to see (and taste) what all the buzz is about.
When: Open for dinner service 7 days/week
Where: 635 Confluence Way SE
East Village presents Happy Hour with Howlin’ Pete
Peter Cormier of Peter and the Wolves is heatin’ up Happy Hour at the Eddy! Get your fill of rockabilly cool tunes with $7 pints and $8 cocktails at Happy Hour.
When: Wednesday, January 22 from 4-7pm
Where: 438 9 Ave SE
Cost: No cover, pass the hat
Crush Flow
Crush Camp’s 50-minute Crush Flow class is yoga for the non-yogis. For the runners, weight lifters, climbers, swimmers, hikers, bikers, and the tight bodies that come with them. For the busy professionals who make time for their workouts, but not always for self-care. It’s yoga without the fluff, Sanskrit, oms, or pretzel-like flexibility requirement.
When: Thursday, January 23 at 6:30am
Where: 530 6 Ave SE
Cost: $28
Print(ed) Word Documentary
Join the Calgary Public Library Foundation for the premiere of the Print(ed) Word Documentary, which highlights the project of the same name that explored book-inspired relationships and the creative partnership between 12 authors and 12 printmakers.
When: Friday, January 24 at 7pm
Where: 800 3 St SE
Cost: Free
Alberta Spotlight: Caleb Hart & Roca Roots with Infamous Ray
The National Music Centre is pleased to present "island-soul" act Caleb Hart & Roca Roots with DJ Infamous Ray as part of the Alberta Spotlight series.
When: Friday, January 24 from 10pm-1am
Where: Studio Bell (850 4 St SE)
Cost: $15
The Shoe Project Steps Up
The Shoe Project is back for its third year in a row at High Performance Rodeo! The Shoe Project Steps Up is a brand new, locally-produced performance by 12 Calgary-based immigrant and refugee women who will tell their stories of arrival and adaptation to Canada...this time not through a pair of shoes, but through a hat.
When: January 25 & 26, show times vary
Where: Central Library (800 3 St SE)
Cost: $20
Swingin’ Sundays
Learn to swing dance with Calgary Public Library's beginner-friendly introductory lessons starting at 1 pm, and social dancing from 2-4 pm. No partner or experience required. This program is in partnership with Top Cat Swing.
When: Sunday, January 26 from 1-4pm
Where: Central Library (800 3 St SE)
Cost: Free (register in advance)