The Underground Scene
Day Note:
Kensington, just north of the downtown core, is home to consignment clothing shops, record stores, cupcake bakeries, an independent movie theatre and one of the few independent bookstores left in our city. It's a great place to spend a day if you're looking for local culture. I would also recommend making the short trek north to the Alberta College of Art and Design, or ACAD, to check out their gallery.
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Kensington Village
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Location:
- Kensington Street
- Calgary,AB
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Our Local Expert Says:
Kensington has a number of consignment clothing stores, which feature good condition, brand name clothing for slightly cheaper prices.
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Our shops, restaurants and services (over 100!) are a unique and complimentary collection of cheap to chic. It truly is possible to spend the day here enjoying our scenery and relaxing on our benches in the courtyards.
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Alberta College of Art & Design
Contact:
- 403 284 7600
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Location:
- 1407 14 Avenue Northwest
- Calgary,ABT2N 4R3
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Description:
For the past 80 years, Alberta College of Art and Design has been training students in the creative arena. This institute is known to introduce to the world, the finest of talented designers, artists and cultural producers. Besides being an educational institution, this college also hosts a variety of cultural events including the ACAD Grad Show and ACAD student exhibition. A must-visit for art lovers and connoisseurs is the international exhibition 'Wight Biennial' of graduate student artwork.
Day Note:
Fourth St. is another hub of culture in the city, with loads of independent shops, art galleries and cafes, including the Green Bee Boutique, a new store that sells eco-chic clothing and gifts. In the same area is vegetarian/organic restaurant the Coup, a local favourite, where you can also enjoy live D.J. music some nights. For your evening entertainment, head over to Broken City, where you can drink pints and eat wings on the roof patio, or listen to...
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Fourth Street Art Walk
Contact:
- 403 229 0902
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Location:
- 4th Street
- Calgary,ABT2S 1V8
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Description:
With the plethora of restaurants, cafes and boutiques, Fourth Street is one of Calgary's most popular downtown promenades. Public artwork along the road make a walk along Fourth an even more enjoyable experience. Ten art pieces in all line fourth street from 17th to 26th Avenues. Fun and quirky sculptures such as the strolling cattle of 'Scene and Herd on Fourth' and the giant lounging frogs of 'Hanging Out' make hunting for art fun for both families and art lovers. Self-guided tour pamphlets can be picked up in various businesses along the route.
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Coup (The)
Contact:
- 403.541.1041
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Location:
- 924b 17th Avenue SW
- Calgary,AB
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Our Local Expert Says:
Even though the Coup isn't strictly organic, they serve a lot of organic food and a lot of their food comes from the Calgary Farmers Market. And obviously Calgarians have embraced the wholesome, healthy food, as the Coup, located on popular 17th Avenue, is always full.
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The COUP is a modern restauraunt dedicated to providing a vibrant atmosphere and creative vegetarian fare while promoting local, whole and organic foods.
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Broken City
Contact:
- 403 262 9976
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Location:
- 613 11 Avenue Southwest
- Calgary,ABT2R 0E1
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Description:
This very popular club hosts Calgary's up-and-coming bands with live music every night. You can also enjoy great food while you watch; the restaurant opens early to host lunch, dinner, and is always willing to pour a stiff drink. Wednesday night is a pub night/live music night. Saturday is dance night, and Saturday 3-6 is a very popular open jazz jam. If you're hoping to find the next big band and soak up some local culture at the same time, drop into Broken City where you're sure to do both.
