EATS + DRINKS
sat june 23 Around the World in 35 Blocks
The original Calgary food tour, created in 1977. Spend an afternoon on a world tour of the many fine shops and food markets from over five continents spanning 35 blocks. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sold out. eventbrite.ca.
sun june 24 Alberta Oyster Festival
In support of Meal Share. Featuring live DJ, food and drink booths, silent auction and shucking competitions (starting at 2 p.m.). At Rodney’s Oyster House, 355 10th Ave. S.W. 1-5 p.m. $25. eventbrite.ca.
tue june 26 Cold Garden Brewmaster’s Dinner
Guests will enjoy an amuse-bouche paired with a welcome beer followed by four courses paired with various beers. At Craft Beer Market Southcentre Mall, 273, 100 Anderson Rd. S.E. 6 p.m. $60. eventbrite.ca.
ongoing Common Crown Brewing Co. Brewery Tour and Tasting
Saturdays. Enjoy a flight of beers and a tour of the brewery. Learn how the brewing process works and see the facility first hand. At Common Crown Brewing Co., 943 28th St. N.E. 3-4 p.m. $15. eventbrite.ca.
Inglewood Enticements: Made by Mavericks
Fridays until
Oct. 26. Presented by Alberta Food Tours. Enjoy an elegant progressive meal featuring the food mavericks that make this neighbourhood so delicious. Starting at Moonstone Creation–Native Art Gallery and Gift Shop, 1219 10th Ave. S.E. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $115. 1-844535-5239, calgaryfoodtours.com.
Sweet Tea Sundays
Sundays until July 1. Hot chicken, cold beer, and good tunes. At The Tea House, 1213 1st St. S.W. 403-474-7766, teahouseyyc.com.
Tea on the Veranda
Saturdays and Sundays until Sept. 2. Enjoy tea and an assortment of freshly baked goodies on the veranda of the Famous 5 Centre of Canadian Women. At Heritage Park,
1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. Sittings at 11:30 a.m., noon, 1:15 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. $22.95; children under 12, $15.95. (Admission to Heritage Park not included). 403-268-8500, heritagepark.ca.
Tool Shed Brewery Tour & Tasting
Saturdays. A 90-minute brewery tour that includes a sampling of all of Tool Shed’s beers. At Tool Shed Brewing Company, 801 30th St. N.E. Noon to 2 p.m. $15. eventbrite.ca.
Wild Rose Brewery Beer 101
Wednesdays and Saturdays. An introduction to the world of craft beer that includes a brewery tour through Wild Rose’s AF23 brewery and a tasting profile of Wild Rose’s beers. At Wild Rose Brewery, 2, 4580 Quesnay Wood Dr. S.W. 7 p.m. $25. showpass.com.
upcoming Calgary International Jerk Festival
Saturday, June 30. A food and music festival highlighting Jamaica’s famous jerk dishes while celebrating the broader Caribbean culture. At Calgary Rotary Challenger Park Society, 3688 48th Ave. N.E. Noon to 8 p.m. $25 - $75. eventbrite.ca.
Hank Shaw Wild Game Night
Tuesday, July 3. Guest speaker Hank Shaw will promote his new book, Pheasant, Quail,
Cottontail. A custom menu is available, as well as a special beer. After dinner, there will be a meet and greet with Shaw, as well as opportunities to purchase his wild game cookbooks. Pre-ordering the books for pickup at the event is recommended. At Last Best Brewing & Distilling, 607 11th Ave. S.W. 5:30 p.m. 587-353-7387, lastbestbrewing.com.
Vine and Dine
Wednesday, July 4; Monday, July 9; and Tuesday, July 31. Featuring six courses of traditional Spanish and Canary Island dishes, including tapas, appetizers, mains, sides, and desserts, paired with six wines. At Las Canarias, 1129 17th Ave. S.W. 6:30 p.m. $75. 403-870-9802, vineanddine.ca.
Whole Day Kids Summer Cooking Camps
Wednesdays, July 4, July 18, Aug. 8, Aug. 22; Thursdays, July 5, July 19, Aug. 9, Aug. 23. Presented by Poppy Innovations. Participants will learn the fundamentals of healthy eating, basic cooking and kitchen safety skills, and how to follow recipes. Ages six plus. At South Health Campus Wellness Kitchen, 4448 Front St. S.E. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $90. 403-919-0176, poppyinnovations.ca.
A Wok Through Asia Cooking Class
Thursday, July 5. Expert chef instructor Jeff Matthews shows you what makes this corner of the planet’s cuisine so unique. At Cuisine et Château Interactive Culinary Centre,
103, 227 10th St. N.W. 6:30 p.m. $119. 403-764-2665, cuisineandchateau.com.