Events Around Town: January 2016
New Restaurants Opening in 2016
Now that it’s the new year it’s time to check out the new places to wine and dine. Two honourable mentions are the Craft Beer Market which will be opening it’s second Calgary location at Southcentre Mall. The second restaurant to watch out for is located in the Mission area. It's a new Japanese restaurant called Shokunin which will be featuring yakitori and small plates. The real stand out feature of this restaurant is that there will be a late-night ramen take-out window! Read on to find out the other 8 new restaurants opening this year in Calgary. http://www.avenuecalgary.com/Restaurants-Food/1-Ne...
Cabinets of Curiosity Exhibit
The Glenbow museum is featuring Lyndal Osborne’s exhibit inspired by 17th century “wunderkammer” or “wonder rooms”. It is an interactive collection of items that Osborne has picked up along her journey, some natural wonders of the world, and real and imagined curiosities. Osborne is an urban archeologist that presents discarded items in this elaborate exhibit. Expect to see the unexpected; emu eggs, ant nets, porcupine pelts and a plastic platypus! The exhibit is on display until January 17, 216. For more information on viewing times visit the Glenbow Museum website at: http://glenbow.org/exhibitions/cabinets-of-curiosity/
Canadian Women’s Army Corps in WWII Exhibit
Learn more about Canadian women’s roles in the second world war at the Lougheed House’s exhibit on the history of the Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC). The exhibit includes photos, artifacts, as well as an audio tour section with narrated stories from the ladies working as drivers, cooks, clerks and switchboard operators. Come for a viewing Wednesday through to Sunday until the end of January. http://www.lougheedhouse.com/events/event/canadian-womens-army-corps-exhibit/
The Motorcycle Show
Calling all motorcycle enthusiasts to the BMO Centre from Jan 8th to Jan 1th. The three day event showcases new 216 motorcycle and ATV makes and models. On top of all of the products and accessories to check out there are a ton of events including stunt riding demos, riding academy for kids, she rides nite and a vintage display. http://calgarymotorcycleshow.ca/