YYC Sociables

Save the worst for last they always say! Okay maybe just me. This episode doesn't have any restaurant or event news hahaha sorry! This is merely an update on the things and what I've been doing since September. It's been a while since I said hi and felt like I needed to make an appearance. 😆 Happy new year my friends! 🎊 Sarah👱‍♀️

In this episode you'll hear: This week's sponsor is Mountain Bound Photography. 🌄 Follow them at @mountainboundphotography for beautiful shots of our Alberta Mountains!⛰️ 📣If you're looking for a smart way to advertise your business to locals, do it with us! Email info@yycsociables.com and we'll hook ya up.📣

In this episode you'll hear: This week's sponsor is Craft Island Entertainment Comedy Festival. 😂 Sept 15-18 Comedians will be performing at breweries all through the city! Get your ticket from www.craftislandentertainment.com now. 📣If you're looking for a smart way to advertise your business to locals, do it with us! Email info@yycsociables.com and we'll hook ya up.📣

In this episode you'll hear: meeting up This week's sponsor is Olive + Mango Candles Co! 🕯️ These beautiful luxury customizable candles are Alberta-made. Enter our giveaway on @yyc.sociables and follow @oliveandmangocandleco 📣If you're looking for a smart way to advertise your business to locals, do it with us! Email info@yycsociables.com and we'll hook ya up.📣

We are full summer mode peeps! Lots going on. It feel so good to be back. 😊 This episode features 3 different night markets (one brand new one!), a BBQ and beer dinner event, some 420 friendly events, BUMP festival, and what to do on Friday the 13th. 😨 This week's sponsor is Couture Pop Up! Aug 13-15 you can shop designer brands at up to 80% off at Secure the Couture Pop-up at the Sheraton Eau Claire. Follow @couturepopups for more!🛍️ 📣If you are looking for a smart way to advertise your small business to locals, do it with us! Email info@yycsociables.com and we'll hook ya up.📣

It's good to see you! I have so much to tell you. Events are pretty much, for the most part... somewhat BACK! So yes, you can actually make plans this week based on what I say. In this episode I talk about comedy at Blind Beggar, a Bubble Tea Workshop, Fleetwood Mac Tribute, Ghost Tour, a drive-in Drag show, rooftop music show, Night Market, golf putting party with DJ's and rib fest. AND THAT'S ALL THIS WEEK!! I also give you some news about new restaurants and events coming in August you should get in on ASAP. I gotcha back friend. If you are looking for a smart way to advertise your small business to locals, do it with us! Email info@yycsociables.com and we'll hook ya up.

In this episode I'll tell you what you need to know about the Stampede and fun events springing up like a Rosé Party, Metallica tribute, and foodie festival, including some free events you need to know about (hint: pet-a-palooza and Studio Bell!). Use this episode to plan yourself a fun summer! Oh, and I'll tell you the story of my most viral video yet... This week's sponsor is Sleep Boutique! Go to @sleepboutiqueyyc to check out the contest they have going on right now with Farh Brewery. You can win BBQ tools, sauce, beer and a $100 gift card! GO! If you are looking for a smart way to advertise your small business to locals, do it with us! Email info@yycsociables.com and we'll hook ya up.

I should call this the recommendation episode because I have a LOT of places to recommend to you. Seriously. I've had some the best freakin' food and I went to the coolest new art lounge that this city has ever seen. LOTS of gems in this episode. JUST LISTEN! Thank you to Heist Boutique for sponsoring this episode! You should definitely attend the grand opening of Heist Boutique this Saturday July 10 1-4pm. 30% off everything in store! Follow @heist_boutique_inc to see their awesome clothing. If you are looking for a smart way to advertise your small business to locals, do it with us! Email info@yycsociables.com and we'll hook ya up.

Right now we are in event purgatory, we are still two weeks away from things opening up completely but in the meantime there are only a handful of things going on. BUT that doesn't mean we can't buy tickets for things coming up in the next few months. :D In this episode I talk about a concert at Hotel Arts, I give updates on Folkfest, RibFest and Beakerhead and I tell you about a big 80's dance party. There are 3 new restaurant openings to discuss and a sweet local market happening this weekend. Thank you to Food Works Craft Catering for sponsoring this episode! Follow them on instagram @foodworksyyc and look for their upcoming event June 25 & 26 a Salvadorian Street Food Pop-up! If you are looking for a smart way to advertise your small business to locals, do it with us! Email info@yycsociables.com and we'll hook ya up.

We have arrived! Okay maybe not arrived, but we are in Phase 2 of reopening. It's been a lonnnnnnggggg way to get here so it feels like we really accomplished something? Anyway, in this episode I talk about a couple upcoming night markets you're gonna want to hit up, a 18+ burlesque show, where to see dueling pianos, a fun idea for Canada Day and a couple events in the fall that are already selling tickets. Thank you to Food Works Craft Catering for sponsoring this episode! Follow them on instagram @foodworksyyc and look for their upcoming event June 25 & 26 a Salvadorian Street Food Pop-up! If you are looking for a smart way to advertise your small business to locals, do it with us! Email info@yycsociables.com and we'll hook ya up.

We are one step closer to opening up! Do you think it will happen this week?? In this episode I give a little industry update, I talk about upcoming events and openings, and correct myself regarding the new Kensington restaurants I was talking about last week. This time I got it! There are also lots of drive in movies, a new art gallery cocktail bar concept and 5 ice cream places you for sure haven't been to. Thank you to White Orchid Cosmetics for sponsoring this episode! Right now...

Wow! Big news this week. Alberta is opening aggressively. Good or bad this means there's a lot more to talk about. :D In this episode I tell you about what I've seen in the restaurant and event industries since the big announcement. Then I go into what's upcoming including an awesome auction, transit to the mountains, Packwood Grand, and a whole series of restaurant news, (new ones, renos, and a dash of unconfirmed gossip). Plus a bunch of stuff going on in Kensington. Thank you to...

Spoiler Alert: it me. I am the guest. In this episode my boyfriend interviews me. This was done because I wanted to do a sound test before I had any real people on. Honestly, I'm not sure the sound worked very well... plez let me know. (especially if you know how to fix it). Anywho, in this episode we talk background of the podcast, about my fave sushi, pizza, ramen, breweries, cocktails, sports and festivals in the city. We also ramble on about other stuff. Hopefully this is enjoyable for...

End May with a bang! In this episode I talk about Calgary's drive-in movie fiasco, the new location of my fave pizza place, a new restaurant with a weird name, a night market, art exhibit, magic show and burger wars. Get in here friend! Thank you to British Beauty Bar for sponsoring this episode! Right now we're doing a giveaway with British Beauty Bar for FREE teeth whitening, check @yyc.sociables to enter! If you are looking for a smart way to advertise your small business to locals,...

Well, here we are folks, another week in. Or is this the first week? Okay we're the middle of somewhere and there isn't REALLY anything happening but somehow I found a way to make things interesting for about 20 minutes. Come chat with me. This is all we have until we can do it in person. I talk about what's NOT on, what we thought was ON and ISN'T and what we're looking forward to this summer. Thank you to the delicious Peruvian Palate for sponsoring this episode! Right now we're doing a...

Welp this episode starts out depressing but don't worry it gets a little more upbeat after that :D Tough times we're in my friends! But there's still some fun stuff to talk about... kinda, a little. Guess you'll just have to listen to find out. Thank you to the delicious Flatlander Cider for sponsoring this episode! They have 5 fantastic flavours, the Pina Loca and Rose are my favorites! SO GOOD! See them on instagram https://www.instagram.com/flatlandercider/ or buy them at your local...

May has begun! That and the nicer weather means that some new events are opening up. Thank goodness cuz we need it. In this episode I talk about some options for you to get out of the house. Hotel, park, spa, drive-in movie, markets, we got it all. Mother's day is also coming up and I give you a lil' update from me. Thanks for listening friends! Thank you to the delicious Flatlander Cider for sponsoring this episode! They have 5 fantastic flavours, see them on instagram...

We are back on track folks! In this episode I talk about Canmore Uncorked Festival, Cobb's Adventure Park, a burlesque show and some restaurant news about your favorite old places and some new ones opening soon! I finish with 3 interesting restaurant trends that I predict we'll see more of. Thank you to the amazing Meriaki Hair for sponsoring this episode! Find Marika on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merakihair.yyc Mention Sarah Sociables when booking with Marika for 20% off your...

This is an update episode. Here's what I'm going to tell you. 1 - Pivoting the podcast and what's to come 2 - I've hired some help! Thank goodness. 3 - Moving to a more standardized/high value advertising model 4 - YYC Sociables clothing line/cool merch is coming! You'll like it. 5 - YYC Sociables is joining a podcast network. Neato.

How did Easter get here so fast??? In this week's episode I talk about Latin Night, Game of Thrones Trivia, and Eggstravaganza at the Zoo. I also give you a heads up on some nifty stuff coming up that you def wanna get tickets for ahead of time: Canmore Uncorked Festival, Half-way to Halloween Night and the Van Gogh exhibit. Of course I also talk restaurant news and some other cool stuff! Thank you to the amazing Solutions Brewing for sponsoring this episode! Find them on instagram:...