Location: Bowness Community Association, 7904 43 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 4P9, Canada
Location: Cafe Gravity, 909 10 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0S7, Canada
Join the Rainbow Elders for a monthly social gathering at Gravity coffee in Inglewood. No registration required.
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: Palomino Smokehouse, 109 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3E6, Canada
A casual, welcoming social event for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies! Whether you’re looking to make new friends, reconnect with familiar faces, or just enjoy a laid-back afternoon over drinks, this is the perfect place to do it.
Come as you are, no formalities, no agendas, just good company and great conversations. Whether you’re new to the city, a longtime local, or just looking to expand your social circle, all are welcome! Grab a pint (or a non-alcoholic option) and let’s cheers to community and connection.
However, please remember that these events are meant to be a safe space for the Queer community. Transphobia, homophobia, and discrimination of any kind are not welcome. Being a safe space also includes being respectful of photography. Before taking any pictures including people, please always ask for permission.
You can RSVP on Meetup here! Please note you are not required to sign up to attend, all of our ongoing programs are always open to walk ins!
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Queer Calgary is a registered non-profit that aims to combat queer isolation and foster a queer community in Calgary. We champion this by organizing regular community events, including this weekly board game event. For more information, you can find us on Facebook, Meetup, or Instagram.Feel free to check out our Linktree to find our websites, our discord server and everything else we have going on!
If needed, don't forget to ask about our Community Access Fund! Which aims to make our programs accessible to all in the form of bus/transit tickets. Please reach out to us via email at hello@queercalgary.ngo (http://hello@queercalgary.ngo) for more details.
We also welcome donations that support our capacity to continue providing resources, community access and events for our community.
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: Bell's Cafe, 1515 34 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 3X9, Canada
Queer Open Mic is back, and here are the next few dates! Each of these fall on the last Saturday of the month. Hosted by @levinifko in collaboration with @pansyclubyyc 💖
All are welcome, as is any type of performance — music, poetry, comedy, you name it!
WHEN: July 25, August 29, and September 26, 2026
SIGN-UP/CAFE: opens at 6pm ✏️
OPEN MIC: from 7-10pm 🎺🎤
Located at @bellscafe.yyc ☕️
Note: the space has begun to feel pretty crowded (which we’re so grateful for!) but please come closer to when the cafe opens to ensure you can get a seat. As well, be mindful of folks with disabilities and/or who use mobility aids who need seating to access the space.
See you there! 😎
Location: The Attic Bar & Stage, 1413 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0T4, Canada
Trashy drag, loud music, cheap thrills, and zero class. Welcome to the Trailer Trash Bash.
Strap in and strap-on for a ridiculous night at Vane Merkury's Trailer Trash Bash!
Did you grow up with a cigarette mom? Terrible mullets? A suspicious amount of Nickelback? Then dust off your finest leopard print and join us for a trip down memory lane at The Attic.
Expect a night of outrageous drag performances, loud music, questionable life choices, and enough trailer park glamour to make your aunt's boyfriend proud.
Featuring the finest trash from your local trailer park:
🔥 Rocket Merkury
🔥 Indigo Bobo
🔥 Plume Ve'Whore
🔥 PAM
🔥 King Neptune
Hosted by the tackiest drag thing on the block, Vane M. Merkury.
Whether you were raised on boxed wine, backyard bonfires, or late-night gas station snacks, this is your chance to celebrate the glorious chaos that shaped us all.
Grab your friends, order a few shots, and prepare for a night that's delightfully trashy in all the best ways.
Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/trailer-trash-bash-a-drag-night-with-vane-m-merkury-tickets-1992161526754
Location: The Attic Bar & Stage, 1413 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0T4, Canada
Join us for the legendary Carly's Angels Drag Show every Saturday night performing on the same stage for the past 25 years!
Carly’s Angels – 26th Season at The Attic!
Carly’s Angels have been dazzling audiences here for 25 years, and they’re back for another spectacular season! Join us for a night of glamour, laughter, and unforgettable performances every Saturday until mid-July. Enjoy fresh-made pastas, stone-fired pizzas, and prohibition-style cocktails in an intimate lounge setting before the show. Arrive early to make the most of it!
🎟 TICKETS & SEATING
Want to sit together? Buy all tickets in one transaction - we can’t guarantee group seating for separately purchased tickets. Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/carlys-angels-drag-show-20252026-at-the-attic-bar-stage-tickets-1470908850969
Planning to arrive early (before 7 PM)?
Make a reservation by emailing hello@theatticyyc.ca with ticket name(s) and your desired arrival time.
Arriving after 7 PM?
No reservation is needed if your group purchased tickets together, but seating is held only until 8 PM sharp. Late arrivals risk forfeiting their tickets.
🍸 ITINERARY
Happy Hour (5–7 PM): $5 beers, $6 wine, $10 select cocktails, and $4 off appetizers.
Doors open at 7 PM for ticket holders (unless you’ve booked an earlier dinner reso).
Show starts promptly at 8 PM.
➡️ Seating is held only until 8:15 PM. Guests arriving after this time may not be guaranteed seating. If you’re running late, please give us a quick call to let us know. Otherwise, unclaimed seats will be released to walk-in guests after 8:15PM.
Servers will not take orders once the performance begins, and guests will have to wait until intermission to order.
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