Jon Bryant 21 @8pm
One of my favourite Canadian voices. Go.
http://www.facebook.com/events/107266746058885/
http://jonbryant.ca/
Zachary Lucky at the House of Commons 7 @7pm
Cool people and solid music. Cozy and cheap cause it's in a house:) $5-$10 donation entry
http://www.facebook.com/events/215742765172325/
http://zacharylucky.bandcamp.com/
Lauren Mann 27 @10pm
Local Calgary musician who got married under a tree! yup that's what I heard. She seems neat and so does her music. Sure to be a fun show. At the Palomino.
http://www.facebook.com/laurenmannmusic
Open Mic at Caffe Crema 6 @ 7:30
Not just music, comedy, poetry, and spoken word too! A cozy setting, nice and big, neat books, local art on the walls. come try your hand at open mic, or just listen :)
http://www.facebook.com/events/226486717423548/
The House Café
Live music every(almost) Friday and Saturday night. I have had some neat experiences and met interesting people through this place. Definitely worth going a couple times a month. Open mic Thursday nights, but I prefer Fridays and Saturdays.
http://thehousecoffee.ca
Open mic at Oolong Tea House in Kensington
open mic Tuesday nights!
Adult-Level Beginner Hip Hop Classes 10, 17, 24, 31 @ 8:15pm
Tuesday nights from 8:15-9:15. A good place to enter into the world of Hip Hop dance. Everyone here is just learning, so no pressure :) $10 Drop in, at Crossings Dance studio 215-229 153 Ave SE
http://www.facebook.com/groups/286198468078960/
Snowblower 2012 7 @ 5pm
A loud, fun outdoor event. Dubstep and house tracks. Yes, people arrive in random animal outfits. It's cold, but it's neat and free. I like that theCity allows this to happen, take advantage!
http://www.facebook.com/events/197245830356822/
CypherWild 13 @7pm
2hours of cyphers for $2! Too rad, don't miss out. Hip Hop.
http://www.facebook.com/events/141919529253168/
InLayers Yoga and Dance Party 14 @1pm
Yoga in the afternoon, dance party at night. ANYTHING in The Ant Hill building is usually good, so come :) Help support InLayers Dance ideas.
http://www.facebook.com/events/326537980698033/
Site-Specific Spectacular 12-28 @7:30pm
I'm not even sure how to describe this show.. it looks incredible. Think dancers in strange places, such as freight elevators. Some awesome local dancers in this ex. Taryn Javier, Tony Tran
http://www.facebook.com/events/158276487606247/
The Mane Event 7 @ 6pm
Not a dance show, though many members from Calgary's dance community are involved. It's a hair show with special performances to raise money to fight kid's cancer! Looks very creative and engrossing
http://www.facebook.com/events/319258594751564/
The Barn
time and space to meet with people pursuing Christ. Meets every 2nd Sunday at 7:00 in a barn in sw Calgary. good music, good coffee, and conversation.
224 Shawmeadows Rd SW
Unedited Spirituality 8, 15, 22, 29 @7pm
Meets Sunday nights in a previous curling hall, now gathering spot. Challenging speakers, round table discussions, talented musicians. Afterwards, the group heads over to Sheleighlies Pub. A lot of neat people here
3939 69 Street Southwest
InFuze Conference 2012 14 @8:30am
A conference to grow and rest. Challenging thoughts and new insight. It's inexpensive and nice to get out of the city for a bit. Why not?
http://www.facebook.com/events/303468773005298/
The House of Commons
Wonderful people and good food. 7pm Thursday evenings.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-House-of-Commons/202062016479155?sk=info
The House Cafe
Community Chili nights are on pause until March2012, but still worth mentioning so that you won’t forget it exists :) 6-7 once a Wednesay a month
Market Collective
If you like MarketCollective, you need to "like" this page before Jan 30! They are deleting the old group, so join this one to stay informed :)
www.facebook.com/marketcollective
Hillhurst/Sunnyside Flea Market
Every Sunday from 7am-3pm. You can find the neatest things, from antique books to used DVD's. A fun Sunday activity :)
http://www.hillhurstsunnysidecommunity.com/
Kingsland Farmer's Market
I shamefully have not actually been yet, but I know this is a great place to buy local produce, Saskatoon jellies, and homemade products. If you are trying to shop more locally, you should give the year-round market a go. Thurs-Sunday. Hours on the website:
http://kingslandfarmersmarket.com/market-hours/
Good Life Community Bike Shop
Non-profit space of volunteers to help you with your bikes. People donate old bikes and they fix em up reallllll nice, then sell them at a very cheap cost! This place is all about promoting bike culture in Calgary. If you need a new(old) bike, or help tuning up yours, these people are great!
http://www.goodlifebikes.ca/
That’s all for now.
Song of the month:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G4isv_Fylg
shalom,
