Max Hurd hits some of our city’s best bashes to snap photos for our weekly Social Seen column. He is an Edmonton photographer and designer. Email your event suggestions at arts&life@edmontonjournal.com or tweet Max at @maxwellbrandon.
Event: Joel Plaskett solo with Borscht solo
When: March 11
Where: The Needle Vinyl Tavern (10524 Jasper Ave.)
What: A sold-out evening of dancing, food and celebration for the grand opening weekend of the Needle Vinyl Tavern. The new live music venue is now open in the recently renovated Alberta Block Building (the old CKUA building).
Event: Parka Patio : FUTURE CITY
When: March 12
Where: Latitude 53 (10242 106 St.)
What: An annual winter fundraiser in support of upcoming programming and gallery operations
Featuring: The gallery showcased local art and design, reinvented as FUTURE CITY, inspired by downtown Edmonton’s changing skyline and the possibilities. Performances by DJ Teller, DJ SpennyB, and GoldTop.
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Social Seen visits an opening weekend event at The Needle Vinyl Tavern and a fundraiser for Latitude 53.
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![Michelle Schultz and Michael McInnis at Parka Patio at Latitude 53.]()
Michelle Schultz and Michael McInnis at Parka Patio at Latitude 53.
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![Oghenerukeme Onookome Okome and Mark Raymond Hayes at Parka Patio at Latitude 53.]()
Oghenerukeme Onookome Okome and Mark Raymond Hayes at Parka Patio at Latitude 53.
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![Josh Smith and Maud Madsen at Parka Patio at Latitude 53.]()
Josh Smith and Maud Madsen at Parka Patio at Latitude 53.
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![From left, Georgia Venner and Allie Buxton at Parka Patio at Latitude 53.]()
From left, Georgia Venner and Allie Buxton at Parka Patio at Latitude 53.
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![From left, Antonia Stiuca, Andrei Tarchila and Alexandra Tanase at Parka Patio at Latitude 53.]()
From left, Antonia Stiuca, Andrei Tarchila and Alexandra Tanase at Parka Patio at Latitude 53.
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![From left, Erna Dominey and Cathy Roy at Parka Patio at Latitude 53.]()
From left, Erna Dominey and Cathy Roy at Parka Patio at Latitude 53.
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![From left, Yolanda Lew, Ayesha Khory and Salima Kheraj at Joel Plaskett at The Needle Vinyl Tavern.]()
From left, Yolanda Lew, Ayesha Khory and Salima Kheraj at Joel Plaskett at The Needle Vinyl Tavern.
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![Dan Tyrkalo and Lisa Howatt at Joel Plaskett at The Needle Vinyl Tavern.]()
Dan Tyrkalo and Lisa Howatt at Joel Plaskett at The Needle Vinyl Tavern.
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![From left, Jennifer Mauler and Sam Ernst at Joel Plaskett at The Needle Vinyl Tavern.]()
From left, Jennifer Mauler and Sam Ernst at Joel Plaskett at The Needle Vinyl Tavern.
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![From left, Gina Freelend and Paige Campbell at Joel Plaskett at The Needle Vinyl Tavern.]()
From left, Gina Freelend and Paige Campbell at Joel Plaskett at The Needle Vinyl Tavern.
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![Rakesh Patel and Monica Patel at Joel Plaskett at The Needle Vinyl Tavern.]()
Rakesh Patel and Monica Patel at Joel Plaskett at The Needle Vinyl Tavern.
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![From left, Mariah Ropchan and Gabby Rossouw at Joel Plaskett at The Needle Vinyl Tavern.]()
From left, Mariah Ropchan and Gabby Rossouw at Joel Plaskett at The Needle Vinyl Tavern.
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![Alex Migdal and Kate Black at Parka Patio at Latitude 53.]()
Alex Migdal and Kate Black at Parka Patio at Latitude 53.
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![Rory Sample and Sylvia Moon at Joel Plaskett at The Needle Vinyl Tavern.]()
Rory Sample and Sylvia Moon at Joel Plaskett at The Needle Vinyl Tavern.
