About this Event
🌍 Sip & Speak Calgary: Stephen Avenue Edition 🍸
DOORS OPEN AT 6:30! See AGENDA for details.
Looking to practice a language, meet internationally-minded people, make new friends, or simply experience something different?
Join us for Sip & Speak on Calgary's hottest spot - Stephen Avenue at Barcelona Tavern!
Sip & Speak was created to bring the feeling of travelling to Calgary. For one evening, you’ll be surrounded by different languages, cultures, stories, perspectives, and people from around the world - all in one place.
Whether you’re fluent in multiple languages, just beginning your language-learning journey, maintaining a heritage language, preparing for future travels, new to the city, or simply looking to expand your social circle, you’re welcome here.
No fluency required. Just great conversations, good people, and a unique international atmosphere.
✨ What to Expect
🌍 International conversations and cultural exchange
🧊 Fun, easy icebreaker | 7:15 PM
🗣️ Language practice for all levels
💃 DJ to finish off the last hour of the night dancing!
🤝 Meet new people and make meaningful connections
🍸 Signature cocktails and Spanish vibes
🫒 Food available for purchase, including a curated menu of Spanish tapas
🎁 A few AMAZING prizes throughout the evening
Many attendees come on their own, and one of the most common pieces of feedback from our first event was how welcoming, encouraging, and open-minded the community was.
If you’ve ever wished Calgary felt a little more international, this event is for you.
Practice Languages. Meet People. Reach Your Goals.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the rooftop!
📍 Barcelona Tavern, Calgary
📅 Tuesday, November 3 🕕
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Follow @sipandspeakyyc on Instagram and TikTok for updates!
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
6:30 PM | Doors Open & Check-In
Host: Claudia Babin
Info: Enter the space, check in, grab your language stickers & get a drink! There will be sheets with the question of the night to help break the ice with otherparticipants.
🕑: 07:15 PM - 07:30 PM
7:00 PM | Welcome & Icebreaker
Host: Claudia Babin
Info: The host will officially welcome you on the microphone and set up an official, dynamic, and fun icebreaker to meet new people and break the ice! It will involve music and the "question of the night". ;)
🕑: 07:30 PM - 07:35 PM
7:30 PM | Prize Draw!
Host: Claudia Babin
Info: Let's celebrate our community with some exciting prizes and a chance to win! Get your raffle ticket ready. (You will receive one upon entry) ***Please note: We have a NEW addition this event! You can add on a 5$ add-on to your ticket to add your names 5X more into the draw!
🕑: 07:35 PM - 08:30 PM
7:35 PM - 8:30 PM | Language Mixer
Info: Time to mingle and show off your stickers! They represent the languages you speak and want to practise. Practise your favourite languages, discover new cultures, and make meaningful connections with people from around the world. There will be vibey music (volume will be controlled to help conversations) too! There will also be a question of the night to help break the ice.
🕑: 08:35 PM - 08:50 PM
8:35 PM | Prizes & Giveaways
Host: Claudia Babin
Info: Let's celebrate our community with some exciting prizes and a chance to win! Free cocktails, free gift cards, and EVEN some cool appliances brought to us by our sponsor MIDEA Appliances!
🕑: 08:50 PM - 09:30 PM
8:50–9:30 PM | DJ & Social Hour
Host: DJ
Info: The music turns up! Enjoy international beats (think Afrobeats, Latino, Soca, Arabic, Brazilian, House vibes) grab another drink, dance, and/or keep the conversations going.
🕑: 09:30 PM - 09:35 PM
9:30 PM | Until Next Time!
Host: Claudia, Sip & Speak Founder and Global LanguagesTeacher
Info: Leave with new friends or IG contacts, new connections, and hopefully an improved vocabulary in your target languages! Thank you for coming, and join us at our next event on December 1!
Event venue & nearby stays
Barcelona Tavern, 318 8 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Canada
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