Support Sled Island's Community Partners

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As we all know, many of our favourite local businesses are struggling amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and as the situation develops more and more are closing their doors to the public, but that doesn't mean there aren't other ways to support them! Below you'll find a list of Sled Island community partners that are finding creative ways to keep serving the public, and many others that deserve our support while we stay home. 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

  • Alumni Sandwich and Liquor Bar (725 17 Ave SW)
    • As of May 6, Alumni is open for curbside service five days a week (Wednesday - Sunday), from 11:00am to 8:00pm. Order your hot chickin sammy at www.alumnisandwiches.com.
  • Caffe Beano (1613 9 St SW)
    • Like a lighthouse in the storm, Caffe Beano is OPEN, offering to-go service only, from 7:00am - 2:00pm, Monday -Thursday and 8:00am - 4:00pm, Friday-Sunday. Go out and grab a cup, it will make working from home a little less awful.
  • Calcutta Cricket Club (340 17 Ave SW)
    • Calcutta Cricket Club is closed, but you can purchase a gift card at www.calcuttacricketclub.com. We’re already dreaming of kati rolls and chai.
  • Clive Burger (736 17 Ave SW)
    • Clive Burger is currently closed to the public, but their mouthwatering burgers, franks and custard shakes are currently available on DoorDash. Go on, treat yourself!
  • The Coup (924 17 Ave SW)
    • Vegetarians, rejoice! The Coup is now on DoorDash. Check out @thecoupcalgary on Instagram for current hours and specials.
  • The Dandy Brewing Company (2003 11 St SE)
  • Eighty-Eight Brewing Co. (2600 Portland St SE)
    • Answering our prayers, Eighty-Eight now delivers! Not only that, but their pizza partner Noble Pie is offering curbside pickup! Your Friday night plans are set.
  • High Line Brewing (1318 9 Ave SW)
    • High Line cans are available for delivery through Skip the Dishes and Foodora. Booze delivered right to your door, the perks of quarantine.
  • Home & Away (1207 1 St SW)
    • Calgary's coolest sports bar now offers takeout and delivery! Grab a "Homeslice" by visting their website or DoorDash.
  • Kensington Pub (207 10A St NW)
    • Kensington Pub is offering takeout Friday - Sunday from 4:30pm - 9:00pm so you don’t have to miss out on your weekly Cod & Chips.
  • Koi (1011 1 St SW)
    • Koi just announced they’ll be offering takeout! Order your yummy Koi faves through Skip the Dishes.
  • Last Best Brewing and Distilling (607 11 Ave SW)
    • While their physical location may be closed, you can still support Last Best by purchasing Last Best Brew at local liquor stores. We recommend the Albeerta Mix Pack, featuring four different brews from all over the province.
  • Monki Bistro (1301 10 Ave SW / 1420 9 Ave SE)
    • Monki Bistro is offering take-out and delivery available through DoorDash. So order those S’more Pancakes and eat them in bed. Live your best stay-at-home life!
  • National on 17th (550 17 Ave SW)
    • Dreaming of hanging out with pals on the patio? Us too. National on 17th has one of the best patios on the Ave, and we can't wait to return. Support them by purchasing a gift card at www.concordegroup.ca/giftcards.
  • Native Tongues (235 12 Ave SW)
    • Native Tongues knows how much we need our taco and tequila fix, and are currently open for takeout and delivery through their website and DoorDash.
  • The Palomino (109 7 Ave SW)
    • Calgary's beloved BBQ hot spot is now officially open for curbside pickup (Wednesday - Sunday) from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Place your order at thepalomino.ca.
  • Phil & Sebastian (2207 4 St SW / 102 8 Ave SW / 618 Confluence Way SE / 2043 33 Ave SW / 6455 Macleod Trail SW)
    • You can purchase coffee on their website at www.philsebastian.com, as well as gift cards, coffee mugs, brewing equipment, and even milk alternatives! They're also offering 10% off all coffee ordered on their website.
  • Rosso Coffee Roasters (103 17 Ave SE / 140 8 Ave SE / 840 4 St SE / 425 11 Ave SE / 1402 9 Ave SE )
    • Rosso is open at their Inglewood, Tuxedo, Ramsay and 17th Ave locations for take-out only from 7:30am - 3:00pm. You can also purchase coffee, tea, brewing accessories, milk alternatives and gift cards at www.rossocoffeeroasters.com. They’re also offering free home delivery from their website and through DoorDash, because they know what you’re like when you haven’t had your coffee.
  • Ship & Anchor (534 17 Ave SW)
  • Sidewalk Citizen Bakery (618 Confluence Way SE / 338 10 St NW (inside Sunnyside Natural Market)
    • Sidewalk Citizen is offering a limited menu available for curbside pickup. Call 403-457-2245 to order bread, soups, stews and sandwiches to get you through. We can’t all be making our own bread at home.  
  • Sunnyside Natural Market (338 10 St NW)
    • Sunnyside Natural Market will remain open 10:00am - 6:00pm daily, and are also offering home delivery on Monday, Wednesday and Friday as well as curbside pick-up Monday to Friday. Check out www.sunnysidemarket.ca for more details.
  • The Tea House (1231 1 St SW, in the Two Penny basement)
    • The Tea House is currently closed, but you can purchase gift cards at www.twopenny.ca, because we’re all gonna need a stiff drink after this.
  • Ten Foot Henry (1209 1 St SW)
    • Ten Foot Henry is closed, but you can purchase a gift card at www.tenfoothenry.com. Don’t worry, everyone there is so nice, they won’t say a thing about how whack your at-home bang trim looks when you come in for a post-quarantine feast, we promise. 
  • Tubby Dog (1022 17 Ave SW)
    • Answering our prayers, Tubby Dog is now open for takeout and delivery! Now all you have to do is decide if you want an A-bomb or a Sumo Dog. 
  • Two Penny (1213 1 St SW)
    • Two Penny has closed, but gift cards are available for purchase at www.twopenny.ca. You’ll probably need to take your roommate out for a peace-making dinner when this is all over, and Two Penny is a great spot to do so.
  • UNA Pizza + Wine/UNA Takeaway (618 17 Ave SW)
    • UNA is currently open for takeaway and delivery from 11:00am - 11:00pm. A 4-maggi pizza sounds really good right about now, huh?
  • Vine Arts Wine and Spirits (101 - 932 17 Ave SW / 1310 1 St SW)
    • Vine Arts is still open regular hours, but only allowing a maximum of five patrons shop at a time, groups no larger than two, and cash-only payments. An ideal shopping situation, honestly.  They are also offering city-wide delivery and curbside pickup. Additionally, they are currently offering “Cocktail in a Box - 6 Feet Apart,” a cocktail in a box that supports six local businesses. Support SIX local business and get a buzz? Count us in. For more information and to order, head to www.vinearts.cornervine.com.

GOODS

  • Bamboo Ballroom ( 814 16 Ave SW)
    • Look, we’re gonna have to change out of our sweats one of these days. Do so in some brand-new threads from Bamboo Ballroom, who are currently offering free shipping on orders over $150 and contactless curbside pick-up. OH, and use the code YYCROCKS for 20% off. 
  • Blackbyrd Myoozik (1126 17 Ave SW)
    • The world is pretty bleak right now, but music is gonna get us through. Blackbyrd is currently closed to the public, but are still offering curbside pickup for any phone or email orders. So email calgary@blackbyrd.ca or call 403-367-7811 to order a lil' music therapy.
  • EQ3 (100-8180 11 St SE)
    • All this time at home is making you want to redecorate, isn’t it? Well EQ3 is still open online, so head to www.EQ3.com to start spicing up your digs.
  • Fieldstudy (102-1812 4 St SW)
    • Stock up on bohemian-minimalist goods online at www.fieldstudyshop.com, with free shipping on all orders in Canada and US with the code FREESHIP. 
  • gravitypope (1126 17 Ave SW)
    • gravitypope’s brick-and-mortar shops may be closed for the time being, but online is really where it’s at. Shop at www.gravitypope.com and get free shipping in North America. A perfect place to buy a gift for your Aries friend, who is probably inconsolable about having to cancel their five birthday parties.
  • The Grinning Goat (101-323 17 Ave SW)
    • Just because there’s a pandemic, doesn’t mean you have to give up vegan and ethically sourced products. Shop online at www.grinninggoat.ca, who are currently offering curbside pickup, free next-day delivery in Calgary, Airdrie and Okotoks, and free shipping on orders over $75 for the rest of Canada.
  • LESS17 (930 17 Ave SW)
    • Their 17th Ave storefront is closed to the public, but you can still shop online at www.lessoneseven.com, with free shipping in North America. If there was ever a time to treat yourself, IT’S NOW.
  • Lukes Drug Mart (122 4 St SE / 3407 26 Ave SW)
    • Lukes' Bridgeland and Killarney locations are still open, and have installed plexi-glass around all the counters to keep them nasty germs at bay. Lukes also has a new app that allows you to pre-order coffee drinks so you don’t have to wait in-line at the store! An app that introverts will love long after the pandemic is over.
  • North American Quality Purveyors (1207 10 Ave SE)
    • You can now shop NAQP online at www.shopnorthamerican.com. Even if you’re not ready to leave the sweats behind just yet, you can at least upgrade to newer, nicer, cleaner sweats, and no one does a hoodie like NAQP.
  • Plant (1327 9 Ave SE)
    • Nothing adds life to your quarantine digs quite like a new plant. The shop may be closed to the public, but Plant is currently offering curbside pickup on all orders. Head to @plantshopyyc on Instagram for the order form.
  • Purr (940 17 Ave SW / 1220 Kensington Rd NW / 1227 9 Ave SE)
    • Feeling down? Purr is here to help with some retail therapy! Shop from the comfort of your couch at www.purrclothing.ca.
  • Recess (1323 9 Ave SE)
    • Now that you’re working from home, it’s time to up your office game. Head to www.recess.shoplightspeed.com to stock up on notebooks, pens, and all sorts of fun stationary. 
  • SalvEdge Boutique (113 - 1013 17 Ave SW / 1002 Macleod Trail SW)
    • Gift cards are a great way to support small businesses during the pandemic, and SalvEdge are here to sweeten the deal. If you purchase a gift certificate to use in-store when they reopen, you will get a 25% bonus of the value! Purchase your gift card and shop online at www.shop.salvedgefashion.com.
  • Shelf Life Books (1302 4 St SW)
    • The store is closed to the public, but Shelf Life is currently offering curbside pick-up and home delivery. Haven’t read a book since college? Now is a REALLY GREAT TIME. Visit www.store.shelflifebooks.ca to shop!
  • Sloth Records (736b 17 Ave SW)
    • That band you heard and loved at Sled last year? If they have a physical release, Sloth probably has it. And if they don’t, they will order it for you because they’re angels. Sloth is currently offering curbside delivery and private pickup from 11:00am - 5:00pm, as well as free delivery within Calgary on all orders over $60. Head to www.slothrecords.wordpress.com for details on how to order.
  • The Source Snowboards and Skateboards (738 11 Ave SW)
    • You can totally practice your kickflip in the living room. Grab a new board at www.sourceboards.com.
  • Understudy (1312 1 St SW)
    • You’re going to have to start wearing pants again eventually, and Understudy has some really nice ones. Check them out at www.understudyshop.ca, now offering free local pickup and free Alberta delivery.
  • Velour Clothing Exchange (200 - 1022 17 Ave SW)

SERVICES

  • Bushido Tattoo (218 17 Ave SE)
    • Want to get a “I survived the pandemic of 2020” tattoo? Bushido is the place to go, and you can grab a gift card now by calling them at 403-261-1009, or emailing bushido.tattoo@gmail.com.
  • Butter Beauty Parlour (2428 4 St SW / 315 8 Ave SW), Hedkandi Salon (1301 8 St SW / 161 - 315 8 Ave SW  / 146 13 Ave SW) and Johnny’s Barber + Shop (709 11 Ave SW / 545 8 Ave SW (in Henry Singer)
    • After a month of no haircuts, waxes, brow shaping, manicures and beard trimmings, we’re all gonna come out on the other side of this looking a MESS. Lucky for us, Butter Beauty Parlour, Hedkandi Salon and Johnny’s Barber will be there to help. Prepare by grabbing a giftcard at www.butterbeautyparlour.com.
  • Passage Studios (524 11 Ave SW)
    • Pandemics are stressful AF. Thankfully, Passage Studios is offering FREE yoga classes on their Instagram! Head to @passage.studios and check out their stories for daily classes.
  • Rumble Boxing (720 17 Ave SW)
    • Wanna come out of this stronger than ever? Rumble Boxing is here for you by offering FREE classes on their IGTV! Head to www.rumbleboxing.com for deets, and their insta, @rumbleboxing, for the best workout of your life.
  • Swizzlesticks Salon Spa ( 301 - 1211 Kensington Rd NW)
    • After all this stress, we’re gonna need to treat ourselves, and Swizzlesticks Salon Spa is the perfect place to do that. Get ahead of the game by buying a gift certificate at www.swizzlesticks.com.
  • UNDRCARD (349 10 Ave SW)
    • We don’t know about you, but this quarantine has us frustrated and stressed as hell. Work through it with online classes from UNDRCARD, available at www.undrcard.com.
  • Yoga Santosha (320-1800 4 St SW / 821 14 St NW)
    • Just because we’re stuck in our homes, doesn’t mean we can’t move our bodies. In fact, it’s probably more important now than ever. Lucky for us, Yoga Santosha is offering online classes at www.yogasantosha.ca.

VENUES

  • Arts Commons (205 8 Ave SE)
    • Our pals at Arts Commons have had to shut their doors for the time being, but you know that when quarantine is over, they’re going to have a bunch of awesome programming. Plan ahead by purchasing a gift card at www.artscommons.ca, or calling 403-294-9494.
  • Broken City (613 11 Ave SW)
    • Dreaming of cauliflower wings on the patio and karaoke on a Sunday night? Us too. Stock up on gift cards by emailing Broken City at info@brokencity.ca.
  • Central Library (803 3 St SE)
    • The physical locations may be closed, but the Calgary Public Library is still here for you online at www.calgarylibrary.ca. Virtual story times, study help for students, free course for adults, digital magazines, audiobooks, e-books, and even movie and music streaming, CPL is here to make this tough time a little bit easier.
  • The Globe Cinema (617 8 Ave SW)
    • Anyone else aching to go to the movies? Us too. Support Calgary’s favourite independent theatre by purchasing a gift card at www.globecinema.ca.
  • HiFi (219 10 Ave SW)
    • Dancing in your living room isn’t quite the same, is it. While we wait for HiFi to open back up so we can all dance our asses off together, why not support Calgary’s best electronic venue by buying some merch? Find it at www.hificlubyyc.bigcartel.com.
  • Pin-Bar (501 17 Ave SW)
    • Pinball, yummy drinks and delicious food, Pin-Bar will the perfect place to reconvene with friends post-pandemic. Plan ahead by purchasing a gift card at www.concordegroup.ca/giftcards.
  • Studio Bell (850 4 St SE)
    • One of our city’s most beautiful venues, Studio Bell, Home of the National Music Centre is a pillar of our community, and fervent supporter of Sled Island. Support them by purchasing a gift card or membership at www.studiobell.ca, or making a donation at www.studiobell.ca/donate.
  • The Palace (219 8 Ave SW)
    • Hosting some of the biggest acts to come through Calgary, The Palace is Sled’s largest venue and has seen some all-time greats like De La Soul, St Vincent, Julien Baker, Thundercat and a whole lot more. Help keep The Palace thriving by purchasing a gift card at www.concordegroup.ca/giftcards.
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