From Market Collective Cheer to Sweat for Rays, here’s what’s up this weekend in YYC.
1. Market Collective Cheer 2017
December 1st – December 3rd
Inglewood Warehouse, 1390 17th Ave SE
The Market Collective is throwing a Holiday theme market, and you don’t want to miss out on this Christmas shopping experience. Talk a walk at the Inglewood Warehouse and shop from the amazing talented YYC community. There will also be food trucks to fuel that shopping mode, DJs, and live music. Tickets are $5 for the weekend and kids under 12 years old are free.
2. Sweat for Rays
Friday, December 1st from 7pm – 9pm
Various Locations
Join us for a class (or two) as we cultivate energy and community for the 1.8 million children living with HIV worldwide. Hosted by 10 of Calgary’s Best Yoga & Fitness Studios. 100% of the proceeds from each class benefits Rays Home for HIV Positive Children in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Door prizes and giveaways from Half Moon, B Yoga, Shop Open House, Yoga Santosha, The Coup, Parts + Labor Inc, Raw Eatery and more.
3. Homefront for the Holidays
Friday, December 1st – 3d from 12pm – 5pm
25 Walden Grove SE
Alykhan Velji Designs & Rockford Developments Team Up to Create Festive Open Houses in Support of HomeFront Calgary. You are invited to tour the properties & experience designer holiday decorating like only the team from AVD can do it. Using pieces generously provided by Urban Barn and Pottery Barn, the two-storey, open-concept homes will be open for public viewings & are complimentary. Donations will be accepted for Homefront Calgary, a non-profit organization working to create a safe community by eliminating domestic violence through direct client services, justice coordination and facilitating community action.
4. Paint your UGLY sweater
Friday, December 1st from 7pm – 9pm
Raw Canvas YYC, Kensington Road NW
This class is about creating your very own Ugly Christmas Sweater, made by you, sweater and crafts provided, but if you wish you can bring any extras to add to the sweater, the most creative sweater will win a bottle of wine. What you need to know: Arrive 30 minutes prior to Painting start time to grab your beverage, food and spot. No Painting Experience is Necessary to let your inner artist shine. Tips are appreciated by the artists if you like their teaching style let them know. Cost is $45 for this class. All supplies included and the sweater you keep. Drinks and food are extra. We are fully licensed and serve alcohol as well. The feature drink is VANNOG for the evening is Eggnog and rum!
5. SPICE CHICA: Paella Theme
Sunday, December 3d from 6pm – 8pm
Kensington Road Northwest 1130
Spice things up with a cooking lesson perfect for couples – these classes are fun and light-hearted with plenty of opportunity for hands-on learning. Enjoy wine, beer, or cocktails to pair with the meal that you help to create.