Hot chocolate? football? Both? Check it out below: 

YYC Hot Chocolate Fest is back and sweeter than ever! Four BLOX businesses- REGRUB, Inner City Brewing, Milano Coffee, Sucre Patisserie Café, are taking part in the delicious festivities for the month of February! 

This year is their biggest event yet, with 112 locations, 96 drinks, and 89 vendors scattered across Calgary. That means you'll need to drink more than 3 hot chocolates a day to try them all! They've made it easy for you to track down all the Hot Chocolate locations with an app that you can download through their site.

Superbowl just wouldn't be the same without delicious food and drinks to devour as you cheer on your favourite team! Head down to your favourite BLOX restaurant for some tasty treats as you watch the game. Rather watch it in the comfort of your own home? Grab takeout food and bevies for the big game! Stay tuned to our social media for updates on specials!

Valentines Day is coming up, so however you're planning on celebrating (with your partner, by yourself, or with a group of friends) treat yourself to a delicious meal in The BLOX. Head to Donna Mac for a selection of special V-Day menus, or fill your tummies at one of the other amazing restaurants in the neighbourhood. 

Have you heard the news? BIG Winter Classic is back and bigger than ever. For full details, lineup announcement, and to grab your tickets, visit their website. You won't want to miss out on these three weekends of awesome live entertainment at some of Calgary's hottest venues.

Check out what's happening this week in The BLOX

In and Around the Neighbourhood  - Feb 1, 2022

At its core, Chinook Blast is Calgary’s Midwinter Round Up that showcases the best of the city's art, music, theatre, sport and recreation. Enjoy some festival activities this weekend, right in The BLOX!

Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown/Beltline District is hosting their Chinook Blast event, Ode to Carnivale, this weekend only!

Friday, Feb 25th
Starting at 4:00pm 

To kick off the weekend festivities, test your ice carving skills with family and friends, right in the hotel's front driveway! Available until the snow melts away!

Enjoy performances from French-speaking musical Artists, right in the comfort of the hotel lobby:

Dan Duguay
Fri Feb 25th
4:30 – 7:00 pm

Dan has been entertaining professionally for 3 decades. He performs as Dan the One Man Band for many corporate events, fairs, festivals, schools and community events. Dan Duguay collaborates with other artists and hosts a variety show called The Who Knows, once a month in Calgary at the Ironwood Stage & Grill.

Emily Triggs
Sat Feb 26th
1:00 – 3:00 pm

Following Emily’s widely accepted release ‘When Guinevere Went Under’, Triggs is busting down walls that confine an artist to expectations and genres with her soon to be released album ‘Middletown’. Middletown captures the undeniably authentic style of songwriting and arrangement that reflects the world of music Emily grew up in. A prolific songwriter with a passion for storytelling, her songs showcase her honest, pure vocals. While sometimes likened to Patty Griffin and Michelle Shocked, Emily has her own brand of folk/roots filled with a lifetime of music and influences


Sunday, Feb 27th
All day

Stable Cafe's “Ode to Carnival” featured menu will be available all day, along with a featured cocktail and featured coffee.

STABLE Featured Carnival Menu
Maple brisket 
Bag of maple dusted mini donuts – grab a bag as you walk the streets
Featured maple cocktail 
Featured maple mocktail
Featured maple coffee 

Find Chinook Blast in The BLOX this week!

Chinook Blast @ Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown/Beltline 

No matter where she goes, you'll know where she came from (The BLOX!). Jenny is our colourful community cruiser that serves up a splash of sunshine everywhere she goes! Jenny helps us spread the love throughout our neighbourhood, and she helps us with some awesome events! 

Boasting many unique attributes from its small size to ever-endearing cuteness, Jenny was built for the community. Jenny was born from the goal of wanting to do good across the neighbourhood, and is a versatile tool that will help us out in a wide variety of ways! 

If you see Jenny cruising through The BLOX, make sure to give a big wave! Snap a pic and tag us @thebloxyyc! 

BIG Winter Classic is one of the five iconic staples of Chinook Blast's Pillar Festival events. Get ready to laugh, cry and rock on at this year's BIG Winter Classic, which will be spread out over 3 weekends of live entertainment. This year, Broken City, Last Best Brewing & Distilling, Inner City Brewing and Commonwealth Bar & Stage will be playing home to a wide selection of entertainers. For full details, lineup announcement and to grab your tickets, visit their website — you won't want to miss out!   

At its core, Chinook Blast is Calgary’s Midwinter Round Up that showcases the best of the city's art, music, theatre, sport and recreation. This year, enjoy an extension of the festivities as Chinook Blast continues throughout the city. 

In and Around the Neighbourhood  - Feb 15, 2022

In and Around the Neighbourhood - Feb 15, 2022

Meet Jenny from The BLOX!

Your Community Cruiser

Coming down the line:

BIG Winter Classic

Grab Your Tickets!