Smack in the middle of one of the seedier parts of town, this space is without a doubt the loveliest venue in town for small arts, indie and punk related events, feeling more like a large house than a business. A small corner stage with sparkly…More »
Just an update: Friday nights upstairs at New City are now officially Mod Club nights. The same DJs who once spun killer dance parties at Halo now hold court over the Likwid Lounge floor; expect classic rock 'n' roll, britpop and soul, boys and girls…More »
If you're into 'alternative'-type music or lifestyle, chances are you've wound up at New City on… Read more »
I went to The Haven last night to see Rae Spoon play after a friend fell in love with her song, I'll Be A Ghost For You, and am very glad to have discovered this basement venue on my favourite, loveably-seedy strip of Stony Plain Road.
Classy, lit…More »
Century Casino lies in the northeast end of town near Belvedere Station. Somewhat on the smaller end of the city's gaming room scale, the casino is clean, well-maintained and generally feels safe, always a good sign. Its selection of slots isn't the…More »
The Hydeaway is sort of an offshoot of the Jekyll and Hyde pub, geared towards all-ages patrons and hosting a variety of events and concerts every night of the week. I've been by twice lately to see friends play and while this spot on the ground…More »
Lately I've wound up at the Wunderbar on a few occasions, mostly Sunday nights to watch solo folk musicians play live.
As can be inferred by the name, it's a German-themed bar, serving Bratwurst on request, beer in mugs larger than my head and airing…More »
The Starlite Room is the latest venue to reside in the same building that housed both the Bronx and the Rev. I've only been to a couple of shows here; when it's a packed house, it's great; when it's an empty room, it's a very empty room. But overall…More »
The music and the crowd may seem a little intimidating to some, but hard as it may be to believe, New City is easily the most welcoming club in the entire city. On its regular Saturday industrial nights, people clad in gas masks, eye patches, and…More »
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Edmonton, AB
Yelping SinceSeptember 2008
Things I Loverecords, thrifting, cream soda, etsy, the badlands
Find Me Inthe kitchen at parties.
My HometownEdmonton, AB
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm exploring.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI have good taste, of course.
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadGone With The Wind
My First ConcertDef Leppard
My Favourite MoviePlanet of the Apes
My Last Meal On EarthMy grandma's perishky, baked with dill and cream.
Most Recent DiscoveryHigh Tea at Rutherford House
Current Crushmy Nikon D90