CALGARY: Lilly Asian Bistro, an Asian-inspired tapas restaurant, held its grand opening in Calgary on May 13. Menu highlights include fried brussels sprouts, Japanese rice balls, beef tataki, chicken karrage, and many other vegetarian and gluten-free options. The restaurant also has a drink list filled with curated cocktails and doubles as a karaoke spot.
EDMONTON: The second annual Alberta Circus Arts Festival will be held June 23-26. Hosted by Firefly Theatre and Circus, the festival is taking place at La Cité Francophone and is designed to have something for guests of all ages. Attendees can expect captivating acrobatic performances, intriguing workshops—including one on stilt walking—industry panels and discussion, fun parties, and more. Volunteers are needed and can inquire for opportunities.
MONTREAL: The 2022 World Triathlon Sprint and Mixed Relay Championships will be held in Montreal June 22-26. Located in the heart of Old Montreal, 1,500 international athletes will compete in 15 different races for the title of World Champion. It's free to attend and observe the event, or participants can sign up to become a volunteer on the World Triathlon Championship Series' website.
TORONTO: On June 4 from noon-11 p.m., Stackt Market will be decked out in rainbow colors to celebrate the kickoff of Pride Month. The event will feature a drag brunch, plus other live music programming, art installations in collaboration with Pride Toronto, lawn games courtesy of Spiniko Games, plus food and drink, vendor markets, and more. Registration is free and available via Eventbrite.
The Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA) have announced the return of its annual Awards Gala on Oct. 15 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. Standout categories include Womenswear Designer of the Year, Menswear Designer of the Year, The Vanguard Award, The Outstanding Achievement Award, and The International Canadian Designer Award. The week leading up to the Awards Gala, CAFA will also host a series of events for a week of programming dubbed CAFA Week.
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