upcoming events
Arias & Ales (2x shows)
ARIAS & ALES. September 20th. This is a ticketed event and we will be closed to the public.
A unique night out with excellent music, delicious food… and beer! Arias & Ales Opera Pub nights are all about easygoing vibes and live performances from Calgary's best local artists. Bring your friends, sip a craft brew, and enjoy delicious bites curated by Best of Kin Social's culinary wizards. Each date offers two chances to catch the fab line-up of performers.
Two slots available to watch are as such:
4:00PM / 7:00PM Doors open
4:30PM / 7:30PM Set #1
5:15PM / 8:15PM Beer Break!
5:30PM / 8:30PM Set #2
6:15PM / 9:15PM Settle Up
Live Music Fridays: Eve Lacey
Live Music Fridays at Best of Kin Social!
Featuring: Eve Lacey
Lethbridge-based musician Eve Lacey spends her summers travelling through western Canada, from Osoyoos, BC to Eastend Saskatchewan and now she is heading our way to perform fan-favorite cover music of country, alt. Rock, pop and folk.
7-9pm - No Cover!
Best of Kin Baby Beats with Elle McAndrews
Baby Beats is a fun, rhythmic focused class where moms (and sometimes dads!) interact with their little one through the music.
Elle is an accredited Music Therapist and has over 9 years of experience facilitating music classes with moms and babies. Get ready to move and groove with your little one in the cozy, family friendly space of Best of Kin Brewery at 1059 14 St SW!
Class cost is $11.55 (plus Evenbrite fees) per parent/baby pair and $6 per additional child. If your husband or a grandparent wants to come and see what all the fun is about, they are welcome! Please note that there is a 24 hour cancellation policy. Cancel within 1 day of the event and you will be refunded the ticket price minus Eventbrite fees.
Best of Kin Baby Beats with Elle McAndrews
Baby Beats is a fun, rhythmic focused class where moms (and sometimes dads!) interact with their little one through the music.
Elle is an accredited Music Therapist and has over 9 years of experience facilitating music classes with moms and babies. Get ready to move and groove with your little one in the cozy, family friendly space of Best of Kin Brewery at 1059 14 St SW!
Class cost is $11.55 (plus Evenbrite fees) per parent/baby pair and $6 per additional child. If your husband or a grandparent wants to come and see what all the fun is about, they are welcome! Please note that there is a 24 hour cancellation policy. Cancel within 1 day of the event and you will be refunded the ticket price minus Eventbrite fees.
Live Music Fridays: Sean Pinchin
Live Music Fridays at Best of Kin Social!
Featuring: Sean Pinchin
Juno Nominated and Internationally Recognized Singer/ Songwriter/ Slide Guitarist Sean Pinchin has been a steady presence on the Festival circuit for nearly 2 decades.. Since his first festival performance in 2005 opening for Sawyer Brown as Guitarist / 2nd Vocalist in a Gretchen Wilson Tribute band, Sean began a regular pre - pandemic life on the road performing roughly 200 shows a year all through North America. Recording original music and creating beautifully constructed interpretations of classic Blues and Roots music since 2007, he received a (2014) Maple Blues Nomination for Best New Artist. In 2016 his release “Monkey Brain” received the Juno Nomination for Best Blues Album of the Year and he was recognized by the Toronto Blues Society as Semi Finalist for the Road to Memphis Challenge (2019). In (2020) Sean recorded guitar for the “Lily Pad Bop” by Splash’N Boots featuring Jill Barber which won the Juno Award for Best Children’s Album.
During his almost 20 year career Sean has opened for Tinsley Ellis, Jeff Lang, Mel Brown, Steve Strongman, Monkey Junk, Phillip Sayce, and Kim Churchill. And as a member of the Dione Taylor Band since (2014) Sean has shared the stage with such Internationally recognized acts as War and Treaty, Colin James, Birds of Chicago, Serena Ryder, MCrary Sisters, Harry Manx, Blind Boy Paxton, Harrison Kennedy, Carl, Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar and Guy Davis.
7-9pm - No Cover!
Best of Kin Baby Beats with Elle McAndrews
Baby Beats is a fun, rhythmic focused class where moms (and sometimes dads!) interact with their little one through the music.
Elle is an accredited Music Therapist and has over 9 years of experience facilitating music classes with moms and babies. Get ready to move and groove with your little one in the cozy, family friendly space of Best of Kin Brewery at 1059 14 St SW!
Class cost is $11.55 (plus Evenbrite fees) per parent/baby pair and $6 per additional child. If your husband or a grandparent wants to come and see what all the fun is about, they are welcome! Please note that there is a 24 hour cancellation policy. Cancel within 1 day of the event and you will be refunded the ticket price minus Eventbrite fees.
Best of Kin Baby Beats with Elle McAndrews
Baby Beats is a fun, rhythmic focused class where moms (and sometimes dads!) interact with their little one through the music.
Elle is an accredited Music Therapist and has over 9 years of experience facilitating music classes with moms and babies. Get ready to move and groove with your little one in the cozy, family friendly space of Best of Kin Brewery at 1059 14 St SW!
Class cost is $11.55 (plus Evenbrite fees) per parent/baby pair and $6 per additional child. If your husband or a grandparent wants to come and see what all the fun is about, they are welcome! Please note that there is a 24 hour cancellation policy. Cancel within 1 day of the event and you will be refunded the ticket price minus Eventbrite fees.
Live Music Fridays: Everlae
Live Music Fridays at Best of Kin Social!
Featuring: Everlae
Everlae is a solo singer-songwriter from Calgary, Alberta. She began writing music out of high school on a well-worn Taylor guitar, later studying classical voice at the University of Lethbridge before choosing to focus on her own songwriting. After releasing her debut EP 10 Whole Minutes under the name Amanda Michelle — and stepping away from music while raising four children — Everlae has returned with renewed perspective and purpose. Her sound blends guitar-driven songwriting with an ethereal indie-pop feel, drawing inspiration from artists like Owl City, Lights, Vanessa Carlton, Lord Huron, and Taylor Swift. She is currently in production on her first EP under the name Everlae.
7-9pm - No Cover!
Best of Kin Baby Beats with Elle McAndrews
Baby Beats is a fun, rhythmic focused class where moms (and sometimes dads!) interact with their little one through the music.
Elle is an accredited Music Therapist and has over 9 years of experience facilitating music classes with moms and babies. Get ready to move and groove with your little one in the cozy, family friendly space of Best of Kin Brewery at 1059 14 St SW!
Class cost is $11.55 (plus Evenbrite fees) per parent/baby pair and $6 per additional child. If your husband or a grandparent wants to come and see what all the fun is about, they are welcome! Please note that there is a 24 hour cancellation policy. Cancel within 1 day of the event and you will be refunded the ticket price minus Eventbrite fees.
Live Music Fridays: Jolene Marie
Live Music Fridays at Best of Kin Social!
Featuring: Jolene Marie
Melancholic yet hopeful, Calgary singer-songwriter Jolene Marie layers bold vulnerability over a gentle and cyclical acoustic guitar; delivering introspective alt-folk songs that echo Elliott Smith, Sibylle Baier and Mazzy Star. Patient and shadowy, her music explores the intertwining of desire and despair; hope is found both in the wisdom of running rivers and in the tenderness of hands meeting.
Performing in and around Calgary for over a decade, Marie has carved out a sound of her own that brings people closer through the catharsis of shared human experience. From her original songs to heartfully chosen covers, Marie’s set will carry you back in time to a place where all is not lost.
7-9pm - No Cover!
CLOSED for a private event
Hey Folks! We have a private event this day. We will be open at our normal time (11:00am) and doing last call at 2:00pm to be closed for the day at 3:00pm. We have plenty of friends nearby to visit (Tailgunner, Two House, Unfiltered to name a few). Thanks for understanding!
CLOSED for a private event
Hey Folks! We have a private event this evening. We will be open at our normal time (11:00am) and doing last call at 5:00pm to be closed for the evening at 6:00pm. We have plenty of friends nearby to visit (Tailgunner, Two House, Unfiltered to name a few). Thanks for understanding!
Live Music Fridays: Joel Pearson
Join us on Friday September 11th for our next edition of Live Music Fridays featuring Joel Pearson
Joel Pearson is a Calgary-based musician delivering a raw, hard-hitting blend of 90s alternative, grunge, and indie-rock. Joel’s music doesn’t pull punches.
It is built from a lifetime of real-world grit—from living in a truck and surviving on the road to grinding through the regular 9-to-5 hustle. Performing with a matched collection of rare, vintage mid-century guitars and a heavy, foot-stomping pulse, Joel turns personal stories of survival, loss, and resilience into driving, stripped-down rock anthems. This isn't polished pop; it is authentic, unrefined, and loud.
7-9pm | No Cover | All Ages
Live Music Fridays: Band in the Corner
Live Music Fridays at Best of Kin Social!
Featuring: Band in the Corner
Band In the Corner is an acoustic vocal quartet comprised of individuals who have dedicated many years to musical performance, both individually and collaboratively. Their passion for their art and the pleasure they derive from entertaining are evident in each of their performances. Featuring a diverse repertoire that spans from Harry Styles to the Tragically Hip to Patsy Cline, they are guaranteed to provide a memorable evening for all.
7-9pm - No Cover!
Kickoff to Calgary Pride Drag Show
Join us for a one of a kind event celebrating Calgary Pride and Calgary's drag community!
Starring: Nada Nuff, Farrah Nuff, Tangerine Dream
With Special Guest: Glory Cole
Location: Best of Kin Social, 1059 14th St SW
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time: Doors at 6pm, Show at 7pm
This listing is for one ticket. Buy yours in singles or in multiples for your group while quantities last! Ticket sales are final. You will be emailed a digital ticket upon purchasing. No need to bring it though, we will have your name at the door!
Please note that the ticket covers entry to the show - all food and beverage items are extra.
Live Music Fridays: Eric John
Live Music Fridays at Best of Kin Social!
Featuring: Eric John
Eric John is an Alberta-based singer-songwriter blending Americana, folk, and roots influences into a sound that is both timeless and deeply personal. Known for his rich vocals, thoughtful songwriting, and captivating live performances, Eric has released multiple original albums while continuing to perform throughout Western Canada. Whether on an intimate stage or at a community event, he delivers memorable performances that resonate long after the final song.
7-9pm - No Cover!
Live Music Fridays: CELIN
Live Music Fridays at Best of Kin Social!
Featuring: CELIN
CELIN is a Calgary-based alternative pop and neo-soul artist whose music feels like golden hour warm, unhurried, and good for the soul. Her music creates space for the conversations people are often afraid to have. With rich vocals and introspective songwriting, she explores themes of mental health, identity, and growth. Her debut EP, Purely Chemical (April2026), turns honesty into connection — breaking down barriers and stigma. CELIN’s live presence is intimate, immersive, and emotionally resonant.
6-8pm - No Cover!
Live Music Fridays: J Butterswitch
Live Music Fridays at Best of Kin Social!
Featuring: J Butterswitch
J Butterswitch is a Calgary lifer who’s spent years sharpening his teeth in the city’s local bands before stepping out on his own. Now, with his solo project, he’s carving out a sound that blends blues soul, alternative edge, and hip-hop swagger into something all his own.
Sharp, storytelling lyrics and a magnetic stage presence, J Butterswitch doesn’t just play songs, he invites you into his own experiences. Part barroom philosopher, part beat-slinging poet, he turns personal reflection into songs that hit you in the chest and keep your head nodding.
7-9pm - No Cover!
Pancakes + Prosecco!
YAHOO!!
Join us this Stampede for our second annual Pancake + Prosecco, a collab Stampede Breakfast with our neighbours, Unfiltered Wine Bar!
It’s $5 to sign up and secure your spot, and the $28 ticket price will be added to your tab the day of the event.
Included in your ticket price:
1 x 5oz Glass Prosecco
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - Gosford Maple Syrup, Whipped Lemon Ricotta Cream, Haskap Berry Compote, whipped butter
Double Smoked Bacon
Gremolata Seasoned Local Potatoes
tax + gratuity!
Date: Sun, July 5, 2026
Time: 11am-2pm
Pub Trivia
Test your general knowledge for a chance at some sweet BoK prizes!
Free to play.
7-9pm
Live Music Fridays: Bridgette Yarwood
Live Music Fridays at Best of Kin Social!
Featuring: Bridgette Yarwood
7-9pm - No Cover!
Music Bingo
Test your musical knowledge with a little bit of luck at Best of Kin’s Music Bingo for a chance at some sweet BoK prizes!
Free to play.
7-9pm
Pub Trivia
Test your general knowledge for a chance at some sweet BoK prizes!
Free to play.
7-9pm
Live Music Fridays: Everlae
Live Music Fridays at Best of Kin Social!
Featuring: Everlae
Everlae is a solo singer-songwriter from Calgary, Alberta. She began writing music out of high school on a well-worn Taylor guitar, later studying classical voice at the University of Lethbridge before choosing to focus on her own songwriting. After releasing her debut EP 10 Whole Minutes under the name Amanda Michelle — and stepping away from music while raising four children — Everlae has returned with renewed perspective and purpose. Her sound blends guitar-driven songwriting with an ethereal indie-pop feel, drawing inspiration from artists like Owl City, Lights, Vanessa Carlton, Lord Huron, and Taylor Swift. She is currently in production on her first EP under the name Everlae.
7-9pm - No Cover!
Name That Tune
Test your musical knowledge for a chance at some sweet BoK prizes!
Free to play.
7-9pm
May 31 Taproom Notice
May 31 Taproom Notice
We’re open to the public today - but the patio is reserved for a private group.
Thanks for understanding!
Best of Kin Baby Beats with Elle McAndrews
Baby Beats is a fun, rhythmic focused class where moms (and sometimes dads!) interact with their little one through the music.
Elle is an accredited Music Therapist and has over 10 years of experience facilitating music classes with moms and babies. Get ready to move and groove with your little one in the cozy, family friendly space of Best of Kin Brewery
Class cost is $13.58 per parent/baby pair and $6 per additional child. Please do not sign friends up. Only register yourself which includes you and your baby. Additional siblings can be paid for at the event via Square or cash. You must pay for your class in advance. You can cancel up to 1 day in advance and receive a refund. Anything after 1 day will not be refunded.
Music encourages bonding between mother and baby
Music supports receptive and expressive language development
Music encourages self-expression
Music supports the development of listening skills
Music can increase a child’s ability to relax and feel calm
Music aids in awareness of the body, space, and others
Music aids in cognitive development
Music aids in fine and gross motor movement development
Pub Trivia
Test your general knowledge for a chance at some sweet BoK prizes!
Free to play.
7-9pm
School of Rock
Join us and come get LOUD for the School of Rock concert @ BOK!
4pm Show
All Ages - No Cover
Hop Yoga with Tracy
To register, simply text or call Tracy at 250-589-6966.
Pre-Brunch Hop Yoga
Stretch, snack, and connect with your crew.
Wrap up your week with good vibes and great company at Flow & Friends, TLW Wellness Academy’s Sunday community yoga class. This laid-back session blends mindful movement with munchies and mellow hangs. Come for the flow, stay for the food and fellowship-it’s the perfect way to reset and recharge before Monday rolls in.
Capacity is 20 Yogis at Best of Kin on Sundays – register early!
Join us Sundays at 10 AM starting January 11th, 2026
$15 drop-in (Pay onsite the drop-in fee or register here for 6 sessions for $60)
All ages, all bodies, all identities, all levels welcome
What’s included:
- your 45-minute class with Tracy
- BoK beer samples
-10% off of brunch, if you wish to stay (+ happy hour begins at 11am with $6 rotating BoK beers + mimosas!)
Live Music Fridays: Nik Poli
Live Music Fridays at Best of Kin Social!
Featuring: Nik Poli
Nik Poli is an Alberta country artist known for raw songwriting, gritty vocals, and high-energy live shows that can blow the roof off a room. Inspired by artists like Zach Bryan and Eric Church, Poli’s music blends honest storytelling with the edge of modern country.
7-9pm - No Cover!
Best of Kin Baby Beats with Elle McAndrews
Baby Beats is a fun, rhythmic focused class where moms (and sometimes dads!) interact with their little one through the music.
Elle is an accredited Music Therapist and has over 10 years of experience facilitating music classes with moms and babies. Get ready to move and groove with your little one in the cozy, family friendly space of Best of Kin Brewery
Class cost is $13.58 per parent/baby pair and $6 per additional child. Please do not sign friends up. Only register yourself which includes you and your baby. Additional siblings can be paid for at the event via Square or cash. You must pay for your class in advance. You can cancel up to 1 day in advance and receive a refund. Anything after 1 day will not be refunded.
Music encourages bonding between mother and baby
Music supports receptive and expressive language development
Music encourages self-expression
Music supports the development of listening skills
Music can increase a child’s ability to relax and feel calm
Music aids in awareness of the body, space, and others
Music aids in cognitive development
Music aids in fine and gross motor movement development
Music Bingo
Test your musical knowledge with a little bit of luck at Best of Kin’s Music Bingo for a chance at some sweet BoK prizes!
Free to play.
7-9pm
Name That Tune
Test your musical knowledge for a chance at some sweet BoK prizes!
Free to play.
7-9pm
Mother's Day Drag Brunch
Join us for a one of a kind event celebrating Mother’s Day and Calgary's drag community!
Starring: Nada Nuff, Farrah Nuff, and Birthday Girl!
Location: Best of Kin Social, 1059 14th St SW
Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026
Time: Doors at 11am, Show + Brunch 12-2pm
This listing is for one ticket. Buy yours in singles or in multiples for your group while quantities last! Ticket sales are final. You will be emailed a digital ticket upon purchasing. No need to bring it though, we will have your name at the door!
Please note that the ticket covers entry to the show - all food and beverage items are extra.
Live Music Fridays: Joel + Pat aka “whelmed”
Live Music Fridays at Best of Kin Social!
Featuring: Joel + Pat, aka ‘Whelmed’
Pat and Joel started their musical journey together in their early 20's where they played in some of Edmonton's shadiest dive bars. The duo covers everything from classic rock, to folk, indie and even the occasional EMO hit that speaks to their millennial souls. A super fun vibe and set list that will have you singing along will ensure you leave the show feeling whelmed!
7-9pm - No Cover!
Best of Kin Baby Beats with Elle McAndrews
Baby Beats is a fun, rhythmic focused class where moms (and sometimes dads!) interact with their little one through the music.
Elle is an accredited Music Therapist and has over 10 years of experience facilitating music classes with moms and babies. Get ready to move and groove with your little one in the cozy, family friendly space of Best of Kin Brewery
Class cost is $13.58 per parent/baby pair and $6 per additional child. Please do not sign friends up. Only register yourself which includes you and your baby. Additional siblings can be paid for at the event via Square or cash. You must pay for your class in advance. You can cancel up to 1 day in advance and receive a refund. Anything after 1 day will not be refunded.
Music encourages bonding between mother and baby
Music supports receptive and expressive language development
Music encourages self-expression
Music supports the development of listening skills
Music can increase a child’s ability to relax and feel calm
Music aids in awareness of the body, space, and others
Music aids in cognitive development
Music aids in fine and gross motor movement development
Everlae Live @ Best of Kin
Join us May 7th at Best of Kin for an intimate evening of live music with Everlae.
Blending heartfelt songwriting with a warm, indie-folk sound, Everlae delivers a performance that’s both personal and powerful — the kind of show that pulls you in and keeps you there. Set in the cozy, listening-room atmosphere of Best of Kin, this will be a night centered around connection, storytelling, and great music.
Whether you’ve been following along or are just discovering Everlae for the first time, this is the perfect chance to experience the songs up close.
Come early, grab a seat, and settle in for a special night.
PreSale : $15 + taxes
Door : $20
Pub Trivia
Test your general knowledge for a chance at some sweet BoK prizes!
Free to play.
7-9pm
Hop Yoga with Tracy
To register, simply text or call Tracy at 250-589-6966.
Pre-Brunch Hop Yoga
Stretch, snack, and connect with your crew.
Wrap up your week with good vibes and great company at Flow & Friends, TLW Wellness Academy’s Sunday community yoga class. This laid-back session blends mindful movement with munchies and mellow hangs. Come for the flow, stay for the food and fellowship-it’s the perfect way to reset and recharge before Monday rolls in.
Capacity is 20 Yogis at Best of Kin on Sundays – register early!
Join us Sundays at 10 AM starting January 11th, 2026
$15 drop-in (Pay onsite the drop-in fee or register here for 6 sessions for $60)
All ages, all bodies, all identities, all levels welcome
What’s included:
- your 45-minute class with Tracy
- BoK beer samples
-10% off of brunch, if you wish to stay (+ happy hour begins at 11am with $6 rotating BoK beers + mimosas!)