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Awesome Events Powered By Yelp – Oct 31

POSTED October 31, 2012 BY Wendy Peters
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Great spirits! Just because the snow keeps falling instead of the 8 degree temperature the weather man tells us we should be enjoying, doesn’t mean it’s an excuse to stay home! There are plenty of INDOOR activities to get yourself out to! Read on for a sampling of awesome events this week:

CSN 6th Annual Whiskey Festival… Thursday

Get out your whiskey tasters! CSN is hosting a whiskey tasting evening with over 100 whiskeys to be sampled. Shiver me whiskey! That’s a whole lot of tasting… but whiskey does tend to warm us from the inside out, right? Perfect for a snow day! Read more details>>>

Calgary Brief Festival… Friday & Saturday

Let’s be brief! The Calgary Brief Festival is a brand new annual performance festival celebrating short-form experimental theatre and film. The festival aims to unite Calgary’s puppet and animation community, and to provide a forum for artists interested in pushing the boundaries of standard theatre and film practices. Read more details>>>

Christmas Craft & Bake Sale… Saturday

Egads! Is it safe to say the C-word yet? The folks at Relay For Life think so! They’re hosting a Christmas Craft & Bake sale on Saturday to help raise funds and awareness for their 2013 event. Get a head start on your Christmas shopping while helping to support in the fight against cancer. Read more details>>>

Raw Vegan Potluck Dinner… Sunday

Here is your chance to enjoy a delicious array of everyone’s fall vegan favourites. Come share a serving with like minded friends for a heart and tummy warming social time! Read more details>>>

Extreme Cave Diving With Kenny Broad – National Geographic Live… Tuesday

While you’re at your desk dreaming of great underwater adventures, Kenny Broad is out having them. Experience the thrill of cave exploring without triggering your claustrophobia at Jack Singer Concert Hall! Read more details>>>

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