Why wait for the weekend? The hottest patio party of the summer kicks off courtesy of Latitude 53 and interVivos, in partnership with Edmonton’s NextGen and Canadian International Council-Edmonton. Make your way down to the Latitude 53 Art Gallery (10248 106th Street) after work on Thursday, August 9^th, 5pm – 10pm, and join us on downtown’s favourite roof top patio to savour the summer in style.

There’s so much on the table for you and friends to enjoy:

• Celebrate Edmonton’s festival season with an array of entertainment, featuring DJs, belly dancers, a special Fringe Festival preview performance and more;
• Indulge in the diverse art and installations courtesy of Latitude 53, featuring this week’s entry in the Summer Incubator Series, Daniel Chmieleski;
•  Sip on drinks from the gallery bar and enjoy hors d’oeuvres provided by  Suede Lounge;
• Strike a pose at Latitude’s photo wall;
• Win door prizes;
• Find out more about engaging your city with interVivos, Edmonton’s NextGen and Canadian International Council-Edmonton.

Admission to the August 9^th Latitude 53 Patio Party is by donation; your generosity helps support contemporary visual culture in Edmonton. In addition, donations of new toiletries for YESS – Youth Empowerment & Support Services – will also be accepted.

For more information, visit www.latitude53.org. Join the conversation on Twitter, hashtag #yegrooftop