Patio Vibes. Live Music. Local Discoveries.
Join us for five unforgettable Sundays this summer as Marda Loop comes alive with patio performances, local businesses, community experiences, and exclusive rewards through our BIA Passport.
Whether you’re grabbing brunch, sipping local brews, discovering a new favourite shop, or enjoying live music on a sunny patio, Social Sundays is your invitation to explore the Loop.
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Select Sundays June – September
Sign into the Social Sundays Passport
Check in at participating businesses, earn points, unlock rewards, and discover everything happening throughout the neighbourhood.
July 5
Dog Days of Summer
Bring your four-legged friends for an afternoon dedicated to pups, patios, and summer fun.
Featured Patios
MARDA LOOP BREWING CO.
Live Music: Ross Fizzard
Get a FREE portrait with your pooch by Barking Mad Photos.
Live Music: Katie Windt
FREE homemade dog treats and order yourself gourmet hot dogs.
Community Extras
Atha Yoga will host a FREE yoga class from 11:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. (downward dog, get it? 😉 with a cold plunge on their patio!
July 19
Sips & Strings
An afternoon of acoustic music, local food, and patio hopping.
Featured Patios
BIG FISH OPEN RANGE
Live Music: Sean Pinchin from 1 – 4 p.m.
FREE 10-minute chair massage provided by Massage Addict!
Live Music: Jamie Allanach FROM 4 p.m to 7:00 p.m. – NOTE REVISED TIME OF EVENT!
Create a FREE sparkling suncatcher for your window
Community Extras
🌭 @boogiesyyc – Show us your stamp for a special discount!
🥤 @freshkitchenyyc & @phizzydirtysoda – BOGO Dirty Sodas
🍕 @connieandjohnspizza – 20% off pickup
💃 @balletbeatscalgary – FREE fitness class
🥗 @freshhealthycafe_mardaloop – Spin the wheel for a chance to win a FREE smoothie
August 2
Latin Love
Experience the flavours, music, and energy of a Latin-inspired summer celebration.
Featured Patios
Live Music: Eclipse Acoustic Duo
AND, make your own Flower Bouquet courtesy of Al Frache’s Flowers.
Live Music: Daniel Hayes
AND, test out your tastebuds with FREE salsa flights.
Community Extras
Coming Soon
August 23
Vitamin D & Vinyl
Featured Patios
Live Music: DJ Este will be spinning tunes!
AND a FREE Summer craft table for kids and adults
Live Music: Jamie Allanach Trio AND, FREE Samples of Electro – Vacay’s own Non-Alcoholic Invigoration and Rehydration drink
Community Extras
Coming Soon
September 6
End of Summer Celebration!
Featured Patios
VAYCAY BREW CO.
Live Music: Camie Leard
AND, Marda Loop business activation: make your own custom BBQ rub for FREE + get discounts protein to pair it with from Blush Lane Marda Loop
Live Music: Earl Morgan Duo
AND: FREE caricature drawings!
Community Extras
Coming Soon
The Marda Loop BIA Passport App
PRIZES, PRIZES and more PRIZES!
How It Works:
WIN a $1,000 shopping spree + weekly prizes!
- Access the passport app here: www.visitmardaloop.com/social-sundays-passport/
- Visit participating businesses anytime (within opening hours)
- Unlock your passport stamp with a QR code located at the business
- Show the business you’ve unlocked their location to get deals, discounts and special promotions
- You’re automatically entered to win prizes based on your level of participation
- Love the Loop <3
Win big this summer!
Visit Social Sundays patios for live music, check out businesses on the passport app, scan to collect and be automatically entered to WIN!
- MAYOR OF MARDA LOOP! Complete your passport to be entered to win a $1,000 Marda Loop Shopping Spree!!
- Summer Socialite – 15+ stamps – $500 Marda Loop Gift Card
- Patio Pro – 10+ stamps – $250 Marda Loop Gift Card
- Patio Hopper – 6+ stamps – $100 Marda Loop Gift Card
- Social Starter – Weekly prizes – you’ll be entered for a weekly prize every time you scan a QR code to unlock a stamp.
Presented by Marda Loop
Supporting local businesses, building community, and creating memorable experiences all summer long.