From Toast Vol. 02 to Winefest, here’s what’s up this week in YYC.
1. Toast Vol 02: Self-Sabotage, Resilience, and Rejection
February 19th from 7:30am-9am
ATB Financial (Stephen Avenue), 102 8 Ave SW
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Toast is the morning empowerment series designed to kick-start your day and help set the intention for living your life to its fullest expression. You’ll be served food and drink to nourish your body and mind, have invigorating conversation with other like-minded women, and find yourself immersed in a mini-meditation and empowered talk to fuel your soul. This month’s topic is around self-sabotage, resilience, and rejection.
2. Real Estate 101
February 20th from 6pm-8pm
The Pioneer, 117 8 Ave SW
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Learn what a good investment looks in Calgary’s real estate market at Real Estate 101. Whether you’re an experienced home owner or newbie, the evening will teach you everything there is to know about finding and buying your dream home or investment property. There will be bite-sized snacks, refreshments and live tunes provided by Sashae, a fabulous local R&B singer. All proceeds from this event will be donate to Kids Up Front.
3. The Gathering
February 20th-22nd
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, 405 Spray Ave, Banff
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The Gathering is an annual coming together of the world’s most coveted brands. Hear from fearless leaders behind the world’s most cult-like brands and learn invaluable lessons to apply to your own business so you can reap the benefits of unbreakable brand loyalty. Brands include Airbnb, Marvel, IBM, Cheetos, Porsche, M&M’s, Hootsuite, Fiasco Gelato, and more.
4. Burwood Tasting
February 20th from 5:30pm-7pm
Shelter, 1210 1 St SW
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Experience Shelter’s monthly spirit tasting series with Burwood Distillery this February. The tasting includes a full flight of Honey Medica, Burwood Classic Gin, Single Hive Rye Whiskey, and Single Hive Bourbon Whiskey, two delicious cocktails and paired appetizers throughout. There will also be a Burwood spirit theory and history lesson and a chance to win prizes with a blind tasting contest.
5. Winefest
February 22nd-23rd at 7pm-10pm with an additional time on Saturday from 2pm-5pm
BMO Centre, Stampede Park
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Swirl, sip, and savour your way through Winefest as wineries from the world’s most celebrated regions show off their finest wines. Tickets include an all-inclusive experience that offers wine samples, hors d’oeuvres, and a complimentary wine glass. Bring a donation or non-perishable item to support the Calgary Food Bank.
