Kensington Love

February 1, 2021

February 28, 2021

Free

Kensington, Calgary

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Events Description

 

Kensington Love is a celebration of love, community and connection that runs from February 1 – February 28 in Kensington. Our mission is to foster an inclusive environment that celebrates all kinds of love, showcases local art as well as the shops in our community. Kensington Love is part of Chinook Blast put on by Tourism Calgary. Chinook Blast is a new winter festival that will bring together community partners and organizations to create compelling and accessible programming for locals and visitors to enjoy.

Activations:

  • Art Walk – The Art Walk is a series of over 30 public art installations displayed along Kensington Road and 10th Street. People are encouraged to walk around the neighbourhood discovering new art pieces.
  • Scavenger Hunt: Download the Art Map from www.kensingtonyyc.com for a full list of installations. Attendees are encouraged to take photos tagging @kensingtonyyc and hashtag #KensingtonLove. Winners who use the hashtag will be randomly selected for a $250 gift card to a Kensington business of their choice.
  • Firepits – The City of Calgary will set up 3 firepits every running from Friday, February 12 – Friday, March 5 in front of the Kensington Plaza. The firepits will be available every Friday from 4 p.m – 8 p.m and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. during this time. The socially distanced warming stations are available for people experiencing the art throughout the community.
  • Pride Banners will be installed for the month of February to showcase the welcoming and inclusive nature of the neighbourhood
  • PARK Activations – PARK will be activating the Old British Phone Booth twice throughout the month of February. One compostable balloon installation will be displayed between February 4 – 7 and the second installation between February 12 – 16. Viewers of this art exhibit are encouraged to take photos tagging @kensingtonyyc and using the hashtag #KensingtonLove. Anyone who captures photos tagging and hashtagging Kensington will be entered to win a $100 gift card to a Kensington business of their choice.
  • PARK Plaza Activation – The Kensington Love Heart Bench selfie activation will be on display in front of the Plaza Theatre for the entire month of February. Participants using this activation are encouraged to take photos and tag @kensingtonyyc and hashtag #KensingtonLove. Those who do so will be entered to win a $150 gift card to a Kensington business of their choice.
    Kensington Love Business Offerings – Various Kensington shops will also be offering specials for the month of February

WHEN & WHERE

Date & Time:

February 1 – February 28, 2021

 

Venue:
Various Venues,
Kensington Calgary

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