Location: Knox United Church, 506 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1S7, Canada
Welcome to Roots to Sky: Writers Retreat & Live Revue at Knox United Church!
Join Juno-nominated artists and award-winning writers on April 11, 2026, for a magical moment in celebration of National Poetry Month, benefiting Queer and Trans youth.
At this event, you'll have the opportunity to participate in writing workshops, engage in discussions, and ignite your imagination. Let your creativity soar as you connect and create in a welcoming and supportive environment.
There are limited spots for the retreat, so don't miss out on this unique experience that will leave you feeling inspired and motivated to write onward: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/roots-to-sky-writers-retreat-live-revue-tickets-1981927674025
Mark your calendars and join us for a day of creativity and connection at Roots to Sky!
Roots to Sky: Writers Retreat | April 11, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM- Continental Breakfast, opening circle, three creative writing workshops and a closing circle.
Writers Retreat tickets include attendance at the evening performance.
Roots to Sky: Live Revue | April 11, 2026 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM- Experience light, movement, story and song in a night of shared wonder.- Join Audrey Lane Cockett, Skylar Kay, Shone Thistle, Samantha Whelan Kotkas, Sheri-D Wilson, and John Wort-Hannam for an immersive, poetic and musical experience.Get inspired, write your heart out, and enjoy live performances at Roots to Sky: Writers Retreat & Live Revue!
Location: Good Earth Coffeehouse - Original, 1502 11 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1R3, Canada
this is a recurring weekly event:
Morning Coffee - Prime Timers Calgary
Prime Timers Calgary (PTC) was re-established in September 2003 to provide opportunities to interact socially with other mature gay and bisexual men. Our goal is to foster positive interaction for our members by facilitating social, recreational and educational activities.
For more information: primetimerscalgary@gmail.com
https://chapters.theprimetimersww.com/calgary/
Location: Bell's Cafe, 1515 34 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 3X9, Canada
Located in the basement of Bell’s, come by our community library!
Location: Families Matter 3404 25 St NE, Calgary AB T1Y 6C1, Canada
Looking for connection and community as a 2SLGBTQ+ parent? Rainbow Families is a welcoming weekly drop-in group for 2SLGBTQ+ parents and their children (ages 0-6). It's a space to meet other families, build supportive relationships, and enjoy child-led play in an inclusive environment. Saturdays at 1:00 PM Families Matter - #101, 239 Midpark Way SE, Calgary Drop-in registration upon arrival Creating spaces where families feel seen, supported, and connected matters. You can learn more by contacting Families Matter directly.
Location: #200 - 2710 17 Ave SE
"Thirsty Sword Lesbians" is a narrative-focused TTRPG (table-top role-playing game) about creating and telling melodramatic queer stories. The game features and celebrates queer love and storytelling through platonic flirtation and adventuring. If you love angsty disaster lesbians with swords, you have come to the right place!
No prior experience with TTRPG's is necessary to play. The game will be lead by Outlink practicum student Jesse!
This game will take place over two afternoons:
Session #1: Character-Building
Saturday, March 14th from 1-3pm
CommunityWise Resource Centre (#200 - 2710 17 Ave SE)
Session #2: Gameplay
Saturday, April 11th from 1-4pm
The Rainbow Room (#400 - 750 11 St SW)
There are 4-6 spots available in this gameplay.
As this is a smaller gameplay, this event requires registration beforehand. Registering for this event means that you will be attending both sessions. Registrants will receive a confirmation email closer to the date of the event.
Registration link: [https://forms.gle/pp2fecyuZoBJs3pd9](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://forms.gle/pp2fecyuZoBJs3pd9&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1773013143987414&usg=AOvVaw0IZZC0dCil7hAvaHoVb18H)
Please note that the first session will be held at the new CommunityWise Resource Centre at the Deerfoot 17 building (2nd Floor - 2710 17 Ave SE). When you arrive, please take the elevator to the second floor, and there will be a door propped open on the second floor for you to go through. Please follow the signs!
Location: Knox United Church, 506 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1S7, Canada
Welcome to Roots to Sky: Writers Retreat & Live Revue at Knox United Church!
Join Juno-nominated artists and award-winning writers on April 11, 2026, for a magical moment in celebration of National Poetry Month, benefiting Queer and Trans youth.
At this event, you'll have the opportunity to participate in writing workshops, engage in discussions, and ignite your imagination. Let your creativity soar as you connect and create in a welcoming and supportive environment.
There are limited spots for the retreat, so don't miss out on this unique experience that will leave you feeling inspired and motivated to write onward: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/roots-to-sky-writers-retreat-live-revue-tickets-1981927674025
Mark your calendars and join us for a day of creativity and connection at Roots to Sky!
Roots to Sky: Writers Retreat | April 11, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM- Continental Breakfast, opening circle, three creative writing workshops and a closing circle.
Writers Retreat tickets include attendance at the evening performance.
Roots to Sky: Live Revue | April 11, 2026 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM- Experience light, movement, story and song in a night of shared wonder.- Join Audrey Lane Cockett, Skylar Kay, Shone Thistle, Samantha Whelan Kotkas, Sheri-D Wilson, and John Wort-Hannam for an immersive, poetic and musical experience.Get inspired, write your heart out, and enjoy live performances at Roots to Sky: Writers Retreat & Live Revue!
Location: Gulbar 636 Tenth Avenue SW, Calgary AB T2R 1M3, Canada
ANNOUNCING SOMETHING NEW FOR QUEER NIGHT LIFE IN CALGARY HOLE: QUEER POP UP BAR & DANCE PARTY LAUNCH March 14 10pm - 2am 18+, 20$ Tier one is SOLD OUT! Limited tickets - https://www.showpass.com/hole/ Every other Saturday night, HOLE is a community-led Pop Up Queer Bar Party based out of Gulbar in the heart of the Beltline. What does that mean? It means Queer shows, Queer dancing from Queer producers you know and love in one great space. The rainbow partners founding this epic series are @thecabco, @genericlesbianparty, @detouryyc and @pansyclubyyc! Each night will be run by one of the HOLE partners bringing their own unique flair to an exciting nightlife experience on Saturdays in Calgary. This space, these events, are for our Queer community, led by producers committed to our people. Bring your femmes, thems, denim daddies, leather mamas, twinks with kinks, otters, bears, studs, hunnies, knits, and everyone else with Pride! STAY TUNED FOR MORE EVENTS Join us down in the HOLE $20 - https://www.showpass.com/hole/ DJs: @karla.marx1917 @livelyblake83 @cyber.vvitch @gaysnakeworld
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