Avenue’s A-List membership takes your favourite Calgary experience to the next level. A-Listers gain exclusive insider access to the best events in the city. From backstage access and unique tours to specially curated menus, expect a good time with a twist.
A-Listers enjoy the ease of an evening fully taken care of. With a membership, you’re looked after; there’s no need to wait for a bill, worry about getting the best seats or rush out of a restaurant to get to the main event. It’s as easy as becoming a member, choosing a membership level and putting your A-Dollars towards the experiences of your choosing.
A-List experiences sell out quickly because of its exclusivity — some March events are already full. Booking access differs between membership levels, so purchasing a higher tier is beneficial to be the first person notified.
Here are eight exclusive experiences A-List members can look forward to in March.
Best Restaurants Chef’s Celebration
On March 3, celebrate the best in Calgary’s culinary scene with Avenue’s 2025 Best Restaurants. The awards presentation recognizes the passionate chefs and staff on the Best Restaurants list and offers A-Listers the chance to meet the people behind Calgary’s exceptional food scene. Enjoy canapés and champagne, and raise your glass to the city’s top chefs and restauranteurs at this insiders-only event.
Fairmont Palliser Hawthorn Date Night
Enjoy a night of luxury for two. You and your guest will be treated to an exclusive date night at the Fairmont Palliser’s Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar. To start, indulge in a special cocktail — created just for you — followed by a three-course dinner with wine pairings. And the Hawthorne’s executive chef will stop by your table to chat and tell you what inspired the menu. Members can take advantage of Fairmont’s special A-List date night every Thursday in March.
Behind the Scenes With Alberta Ballet: The Wizard of Oz
Witness the traditional story of The Wizard of Oz with a twist — artistic director Francesco Ventriglia brings to life the beloved tale of Dorothy and her friends through classical and contemporary ballet, and A-List members can watch him at work in real-time. On March 13, after a backstage tour to discover what it takes to put on a production of this calibre, A-Listers will get to witness a dress rehearsal, an experience typically reserved for Alberta Ballet donors.
Top 20 Under 20
Avenue’s first-ever Top 20 Under 20 celebration will take place March 13, and A-Listers will have the chance to celebrate 20 exceptional teens and young adults and discover their inspiring stories. From passionate teens helping others find happiness and young innovators creating sustainable solutions to committed community volunteers, you’ll get the chance to mix and mingle with the city’s next generation of changemakers as well as current leaders. The evening will surely give you great optimism about the future of Calgary.
FinePrint HR TasteLab
On March 20, enter an exclusive space for an intimate behind-the-scenes culinary experience hosted by FinePrint. The HR TasteLab, held in the owner’s private lounge, is as exclusive as it is experimental. TasteLab is designed as an adventurous dining experience. This event is best suited for open-minded food enthusiasts who enjoy exploring bold and unique flavours. It’s an intimate glimpse into future menu items and culinary innovation, and it’s reserved for only those in FinePrint’s inner circle — and now A-List members as well.
Blithe Spirit Opening Night
This exclusive A-List event takes dinner and a show to a higher level of luxury. Begin the evening of March 21 with an exceptional three-course meal and wine pairings at Teatro, a perennial winner of Avenue’s Best Restaurants. While you indulge in an elevated cuisine experience, you don’t have to worry about a thing: the bill and tip are taken care of in advance, and the staff know you have a show to enjoy and will make sure you savour your last bite of dessert without the rush. Head over to Arts Commons and enjoy the opening night of Blithe Spirit before joining the cast for food and drinks at the opening night reception.
Heavily Redacted Make Your Own Gin Night
You have to be in the know to know. Heavily Redacted (HR) is an exclusive, invitation-only owners’ lounge where gatherings exude the charm of elevated house parties. A-Listers can join the party on March 29 in a rare collaboration between Heavily Redacted and Burwood Distillery, where you’ll get to craft your own gin from scratch.
YWhisper Gala
YW has been supporting women through various initiatives for over a century, and now A-Listers can help support its efforts, too. YWhisper is a popular annual event that empowers women with fascinating conversations from women’s rights advocates, and it wouldn’t be a gala without exceptional food and drinks, live music and even an after-party.
This is a hot-ticket item and a sold-out experience, so make sure to purchase the highest level of membership if you want to be the first to know about events like the gala.
April will be an exciting month for A-Listers as Avenue will host its first-ever Best Restaurants Festival, offering a selection of memorable events highlighting the best of Calgary’s food scene.
Become a member today — visit thealist.vip.
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