This post was delayed a little bit longer than expected however let’s not waste any more time! During the last weekend of April the annual Calgary Expo was held and within the wonders of geek culture. Amazing spectacles and figures of pop culture were all present during this enormous gathering of people who all share…
Due to your insight, dedication, and value to our city and its future, you are invited to… WHAT: Youth Are Calgary Conference WHEN: June 10th, 2017 10am-4pm WHERE: The event will take place in the Main Atrium of the Calgary Municipal Building 800 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2P 2M5 WHY? The Calgary Mayor’s Youth…
Learning about history in school sometimes feels cumbersome, especially when dealing with facts, dates and other analytical data. Studying and memorizing everything could sometimes take hours, and as a result we often forget why we even learn history and social studies. The whole point of learning history is to make the future better, because by…
It is nearly time for the annual Metamorphosis Gala! So get your dresses, nice dress pants, high heels, dress shirts and blazers ready! Annually the Alberta’s children’s hospital youth philanthropy council throws this gala to raise money for mental health initiatives at the Alberta’s children’s hospital. I myself applied to join this amazing council after I…
What’s one thing that Calgary has been needing? The place that has so much whimsy that Willy Wonka would be jealous of. A place where one could truly relax and reach the ultimate calm, a cat cafe! The one place that is just about cats and all their glory. But not only that, it mixes…
Nothing to do before semester two starts? Go and find out what’s fun and awesome to do in the city!!
On Thursday, December 1, I got the wonderful opportunity to go and see Theatre Calgary’s production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. I recommend that you go and see this as soon as possible, it’s really worth it! The next day, I was lucky enough to talk with the star of this amazing production, Stephen…
here are bands, and then there are bands. You know, the ones that understand you and are your go-to for a musical pick-me-up? Yeah, those bands. Once in a blue moon, even, those bands perform in your city during their tour. And that’s how it all starts. The 1975 is an English rock/synth-pop/indie/alternative band that…
So the much anticipated Halloween is coming up on Monday, and if you haven’t already gotten yourself immersed in the festivities, here’s your chance! Check out these events happening in around Calgary over the next few days! TELUS Spark Monster-Mashup : Oct 29 and 30 This family friendly event held at TELUS spark is definitely…
Have you ever had an idea that you thought could change the world? An idea that could help or change the lives of millions? Doctors and Scientists around the world hope to achieve something of that scale everyday, they want to help everyone with a life changing disease or condition. Many doctors and…
I was freaking out the day before day 1 of X-Fest 2016, and not just because I’d be seeing some of my favourite artists live. My first year attending the festival, 2014, was interesting to say the least. Don’t get me wrong, it was fun for the most part and I saw a lot of…
Summer is almost over (sniff), but if you’re looking for something to do in these last couple of weeks, why not take part in Calgary Pride 2016? This year marks Calgary’s 26th annual festival, running from August 26th (today!) to September 5th. This festival is presented by ATB, through an organization called Calgary Pride, a…
It’s back: A plethora of new midway eats have flooded the Stampede Grounds for The Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth. Whether you’re into sweet, savoury, deep fried, food on a stick or downright weird, you can find something to satisfy your cravings. As for myself, old habits die hard and I just HAD to try…
Around 2 am this morning, a gunman opened fire on clubgoers of Pulse, a queer nightclub in Orlando, Florida. The hate crime resulted in the loss of 50 lives and 53 more injured and hospitalized. This tragic and horrific event marks the largest mass shooting in U.S. history. With so many mourning the loss of innocent lives…
This weekend, fellow blogger Emily and I had the privilege to attend PARKSHOW 2016. If you haven’t yet read Emily’s post, PARKSHOW is a fashion and art showcase, set up but the non-profit organization, PARK (Promoting Artists | Redefining Kulture). This year, the showcase was Miami-inspired, meaning edgy beach-wear and a lot of amazing street art.…