East Village Weekly Round-Up (Jan 29 - Feb 4)
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!
Bell Let's Talk Day at Studio Bell
Mark Bell Let’s Talk Day at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, with a day dedicated to mental health healing, education, and action.
When: Wednesday, January 29 from 10pm-5am
Where: 850 4 St SE
Cost: Incl. with admission
Live Music at Yardarm
East Village’s newest late night spot, Yardarm, is an intimate cocktail lounge that focuses on craft drinks, paired canapés and personalized service. And everything will taste just that much better when accompanied by live jazz piano, which you can catch every Wednesday night.
When: Wednesday, January 29, 6-8pm
Where: 107-535 8 Ave SE
Cost: No cover
Live at Lunch with Jamie Allanach
Liven up your lunch hour with an acoustic set by singer-songwriter Jamie Allanach at The King Eddy!
When: Thursday, January 30 at noon
Where: 438 9 Ave SE
Cost: No cover
SEITIES Publication Launch, Analogue Exhibition & Tintypes
Celebrate analogue photography with the release of SEITIES’ 11th publication, THEME LANDSCAPE, at Loft 112.
When: Saturday, February 1, 2-7pm
Where: 112-535 8 Ave SE
Cost: Free
Sunday Brunch at Chix Eggshop
Round up the crew at Chix Eggshop for Sunday brunch this weekend! Whether you prefer healthy dishes that keep you fit and active or indulgent choices that just make you happy and fill your belly, you can find both on Chix’s menu. (French toast pie, anyone?)
When: Open 7am-3pm
Where: 624 6 Ave SE
Strength 101 at Crush Camp
Are you brand new to strength training? Coming back from an injury? Or maybe you’re just looking to improve your knowledge and form. Strength Training 101 is the ideal class to help you build confidence, prevent injury, and feel ready to crush it. Attend one week, or join all four for the full experience.
When: Sundays (February 2, 9, 16, 23) at 11am
Where: 530 6 Ave SE
Cost: $15 for drop-in
Brew Ed at The Brewer’s Apprentice
This 4-week course is presented by The Brewer's Apprentice and instructed by Alberta Beer Festival's head judge, David Nuttall. You’ll receive around a dozen beers samplers each class to see and taste the differences, and the final class is a field trip to one of Calgary’s breweries!
When: Tuesdays, (Feb 4, 11, 18 & 25)
Where: 448 8 Ave SE
Cost: $165