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 

The wait for BIG Winter Classic is almost over!

The first weekend of BIG Winter Classic kicks off on March 24th, and we couldn't be more excited! Festivities will be taking place across The BLOX at SIX different venues over the three weekends of fun! Check out some of the details below, and if you haven't already, get your tickets here!

Whether you are looking to jam out on a rooftop patio, or kick it inside, Broken City has you covered for a wild weekend of live entertainment. 

Weekend two is JAM PACKED with a little something for everyone and an awesome lineup of entertainers. Visit Last Best Brewing and Distilling or Commonwealth Bar and Stage for a weekend full of live music. Hit up Inner City Brewing if you're after a blend of music and stand-up comedy, or head down to Twisted Element for a Morgan McMichaels meet and greet and drag show!

Cap off BIG Winter Classic 2022 by hanging out on 11th Ave at next-door neighbours Broken City and Last Best Brewing and Distilling for the final weekend of live music. This year will be one to remember, so be sure to take a bunch of photos and tag BIG Winter Classic and The BLOX on your Instagram stories! If you don't have your tickets yet, get them at the link at the top of the page!

Check out what's happening this week in The BLOX

In and Around the Neighbourhood  - March 15, 2022

The Best Spots in The BLOX to Catch the Flames Games!

With 14 games scheduled in March, there is a bunch of time to put that jersey of yours to good use. There's a ton of great spots to watch the game and grab a bite to eat in The BLOX. Whether you're stopping in for a couple of drinks and appys before you head over to the Saddledome, or you want to watch the game on a big tv, some of our favourite places to go are CRAFT Beer Market, Inner City Brewing, Last Best Brewing & Distilling, and Mikey's On 12th!   

Some awesome specials that you'll have to check out during this Flames season: 

CRAFT Beer Market: On Tuesday, get $5 burgers and $5 local brews all day! 

Inner City Brewing: Catch their happiest happy hour Monday to Friday 2-5 PM, where popular items are half off! 

Last Best Brewing & Distilling: Their extended happy hour takes places Monday to Saturday 11:30 AM to 6PM! One of the city's best happy hours! 

Mikey's On 12th: Mikey's is notorious for its taco shop. Every day you can get 3 tacos for just $11! How can you not eat your way through the whole taco menu?  


Here's your sign to text your group chat and start making some reservations!

Inner City Brewing partners with Black Lives Matter Society YYC

Our friends at Inner City Brewing partnered with the Black Lives Matter Society YYC to create four new labels to celebrate Black History Month. These labels featured art by four incredible local Black artists. You'll be able to see their art on limited-edition cans of their best-selling Bridgelandia beer. 

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these cans will be donated to the Black Lives Matter Society YYC. These brews are available for purchase at their taproom in The BLOX or online!

The countdown to BIG Winter Classic is on.   

Calgary is a scene jam-packed with innovation and ever-evolving art and entertainment. Now, pair that with food and local craft beverages and what do you have? The untapped potential for a really great time! Are you ready to move and shake all over The BLOX?  Enjoy three weeks of live entertainment, music, comedy, and more!

The first round of shows takes place on March 24th at Broken City. Artists performing this day include Noca project, Lushings, Krill Williams, and Braids.

In and Around the Neighbourhood  - March 1, 2022

In and Around the Neighbourhood - March 1, 2022

The Best Spots in The BLOX to Catch the Flames Games!

Inner City Brewing partners with Black Lives Matter Society YYC

Coming down the line:

BIG Winter Classic

Grab Your Tickets!