Location: Centre for Sexuality: 700 – 1509 Centre St S Calgary, Alberta
GBMSM Rapid HIV/Syphilis and STI Testing
Wednesday and Thursday Clinic for those who identify as gay, bisexual, or queer men who have sex with men. Get tested for several STIs, with the option to take a rapid HIV and/or Syphilis test to know your status in 60 seconds. There is no cost for this program. An appointment is required.
Rapid HIV & STI Testing
Centre for Sexuality offers the following services for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM), including cis, trans and other gender diverse folks:
Testing for common sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBIs), including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis A, B, & C, and HIV
Rapid or “point of care” testing for HIV and syphilis, providing results in about one minute, so you can know your status before you leave your appointment!
Treatment for common STBBIs including chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis
Vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B (all ages) and HPV (for folks 26 and under)
Free condoms and lube
Information and referrals for other services such as HIV PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)
We offer two STI testing clinics: One one is open to anybody 14 or older of any gender identity or sexual orientation. The other is only open to gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM).
Appointments will become available exactly one week in advance from the appointment time. For example, the appointment for Wednesday at 4:00 pm next week, will become available to book at 4:00 pm on Wednesday of this week. If the system does not show any available appointments, it means that they are either all booked, or they are not yet available for booking. We encourage clients to routinely check this page for availability, including for last-minute appointments (we do get cancellations!).
When: Wednesday and Thursdays from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Centre for Sexuality: 700 – 1509 Centre Street South
Questions?
If you have any questions about our STI testing program, contact us by email at jfunkhouser@centreforsexuality.ca or by calling 403-283-5580.
All information taken directly from the Centre for Sexuality website. Please refer to them for more information.
Location: Rosso Coffee Roasters - Tuxedo, 2102 Centre St N, Calgary, AB T2E 2T3
Looking for a friendly check-in with your community? Grab a cup of tea and join us from wherever you are as we share in each other's company! This is a safe space for anyone who identifies as an 2SLGBTQ+ community member or ally. We will accept attendees on a drop-in basis. Our group meetings are intended as a space for casual connection. This is not a structured therapy group nor is it a dating space. If you are looking for further support, Outlink staff are available to meet with you one-on-one or in small groups by phone, text based messaging, or video call upon request. They can also help connect you to other counselling services. Please note that meetings are moderated by Outlink staff and volunteers who reserve the right to remove anyone from the group who is in violation of our Safer Space Ground Rules. If you'd like to take any pictures of the room or the group, please ask facilitators and participants first.
This is an in-person meeting at Rosso - Tuxedo location (2102 Centre St N).
We will have a few drink vouchers available to cover the cost of one drink if needed!
Public Health Safety Precautions:
Public health and safety of our communities is very important to us!
Wearing a mask is strongly encouraged when not eating or drinking.
If you have any cold, flu, or Covid symptoms (ex. fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose), we ask that you please do not attend.
Location: Rosso Coffee Roasters - Tuxedo, 2102 Centre St N, Calgary, AB T2E 2T3
Looking for a friendly check-in with your community? Grab a cup of tea and join us from wherever you are as we share in each other's company! This is a safe space for anyone who identifies as an 2SLGBTQ+ community member or ally. We will accept attendees on a drop-in basis. Our group meetings are intended as a space for casual connection. This is not a structured therapy group nor is it a dating space. If you are looking for further support, Outlink staff are available to meet with you one-on-one or in small groups by phone, text based messaging, or video call upon request. They can also help connect you to other counselling services. Please note that meetings are moderated by Outlink staff and volunteers who reserve the right to remove anyone from the group who is in violation of our Safer Space Ground Rules. If you'd like to take any pictures of the room or the group, please ask facilitators and participants first.
This is an in-person meeting at Rosso - Tuxedo location (2102 Centre St N).
We will have a few drink vouchers available to cover the cost of one drink if needed!
Public Health Safety Precautions:
Public health and safety of our communities is very important to us!
Wearing a mask is strongly encouraged when not eating or drinking.
If you have any cold, flu, or Covid symptoms (ex. fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose), we ask that you please do not attend.
Location: 736 6 Ave SW #1900, Calgary, AB T2P 3N4, Canada
Trans ID Clinics are held in person in Calgary help individuals navigate the often complex process of having their ID documents match their identity, including: • Name changes You can join us at an upcoming clinic by booking your appointment online today. Registration is required. This takes place at Skipping Stone's *new* office: #1900 736 6 Ave SW
• Gender marker amendments
• Help with other ID documents
Register here: https://www.skippingstone.ca/id-clinics
Location: Bell's Cafe, 1515 34 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 3X9, Canada
In the 1940s, Norwegians wore red pointed nisselue as a quiet but visible assertion of cultural identity during Nazi occupation. What began as everyday winter wear became a signal of belonging and resistance in the face of enforced erasure. When the hats were later outlawed on February 26, 1942, their symbolism deepened.
Today, makers in places like Michigan have revived the red hat as a peaceful expression of solidarity in response to immigration enforcement actions. We are continuing that lineage of nonviolent craftivism here in Alberta. By knitting traditional red hats, participants affirm the right to identity, dignity, and belonging for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities affected by recent provincial anti-trans legislation.
Register at the Sew Proud website: https://sewproudyyc.ca/feb-26-craftivism-project/
Location: Virtual - Zoom
This group is open to all folks 16+ who are considering having or planning to have chest reduction, reconstruction, or mastectomy surgery, otherwise known as top surgery. Its goal is to provide space and support for those navigating options, wait times and/or healing. This group is available by registration only
For more info and to register: click here
This space is for families, parents, and caregivers of trans and gender diverse children, youth and teens. It full of sharing and caring around the challenges, questions, successes and joy that come from affirming parenting and raising a trans or gender diverse child.
• Online (via Zoom)
Fourth Thursday of the month | 6:15-8:15pm
Click here for Zoom links and passwords.
Location: Online
As we wrap up Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week, we welcome everyone to join us for an evening of education & conversation!
From 6:30-7:00, our current president, Sasha, will give a short presentation about aromanticism. This is a great opportunity for newcomers to join us - whether you are newly considering this identity for yourself, or an ally seeking to expand your own knowledge.
Then from 7:00-8:00, we will have a group discussion about our own ideas, experiences, and perspectives on aro identities. Sasha will facilitate with some prompts/questions to help guide us, but the conversation will be open to follow the interests of attendees and go in any direction. Ultimately, the goal is that we spend some quality time in conversation, and hopefully come away with a better understanding of ourselves & each other!
RSVP through out website: https://www.abacesandaros.ca/event-details-registration/discussion-night-being-aromantic-2
You will be emailed the online meeting link 1 hour in advance.
You are welcome to join for either or both parts - whichever feels relevant to you. We'll take a brief pause at 7 to allow for anyone joining us midway.
This is an Open Event, which means that everyone is welcome to attend regardless of how you identify. Whether you're aromantic yourself, or you're interested in learning, please feel free to join us! We expect all participants to join the conversation with a respectful and open-minded attitude. Let us know if you have any questions (email: ABAcesandAros@gmail.com).
Location: West Village Theatre, 2007 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0K4, Canada
Four young students, in a repressive college environment, decide to vary their very governed lives. After school, one breaks out a copy of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, and they all take turns reading the play aloud. The Bard’s words and the story itself are thrilling to the boys, and they become swept away, enmeshed in the emotion so much so that they break school rules in order to continue their readings. The rigidity of their lives begins to parallel the lives of the characters in the play: roles in the family, roles in society, and the roles played by men and women soon seem to make sense.
Get tickets through Sage Theatre: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=306097
Location: Martha Cohen Theatre, 215 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0K8, Canada
It’s October 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, and the residents of Casey House, Canada’s first free-standing AIDS hospice receive word that Diana, Princess of Wales, will be making a historic visit.
“Powerful, gripping, funny and hopeful,” (Hamilton Magazine), this moving drama by Nick Green vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, devoted caregivers and advocates reshaped the course of a crisis—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship. Inspired by incredible true events, Casey and Diana is a powerful tribute to love, resilience, community and compassion.
Suggested for ages 14+, mature content, language
Location: House of Skate, 1100 42 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1Z4, Canada
Queer Calgary: Show off your moves at Queer Roller Skating! Offered every Thursday night at House of Skate!🌈🛼Follow Queer Calgary on Instagram to keep up-to-date on specific times for roller skating!
New and experienced skaters welcome to come out to come skate with us. We will set up a table to meet and visit while taking a break from skating!
If you have not already been to House of Skate please sign the waiver and review the House of Skate Policies before attending the event
House of Skate Policies
Reserve your ticket to guarantee admission at your desired time. Reserved tickets have priority over walk-ins.
Adult $18 | Adult Member $16
Youth $14 | Youth Member $12 | Children under 3 are free
Non-Skaters $5
Skate Rentals $8 | Optional safety gear is included
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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