Mar 29, 2026

Intro to Sewing machine - Sew Proud

03/29/2026, 11:30 AM

Location: My Sewing Room, 8228 Macleod Trl SE Unit 148, Calgary, AB T2H 2B8, Canada


In this workshop we’ll be covering the fundamentals of sewing with a sewing machine, including:

  • how to thread the machine
  • the different parts and what they do (and why it’s important to know this)
  • foundational stitches and techniques you’ll need to sew everything from totebags to formal wear
  • troubleshooting strategies

Register here: https://sewproudyyc.ca/march-29-intro-to-sewing-machines/

Violet's Book club

03/29/2026, 1:00 PM

Location: Calgary Public Library - Central, 800 3 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2E7, Canada


Come hang out with us on Sunday March 29th from 1pm-4pm at Calgary Central Library in Room 2-05B to discuss Herculine and Suture!

Open Sewing Social - Sew Proud

03/29/2026, 2:00 PM

Location: My Sewing Room, 8228 Macleod Trl SE Unit 148, Calgary, AB T2H 2B8, Canada


At this workshop you can:

  • sew your own project,
  • make one of ours to build your skills,
  • hem, alter, mend or personalize your own clothing.
  • work on one of our community impact projects and give back to the Calgary community

Register here: https://sewproudyyc.ca/march-29-open-sewing-social/

It’s a Feeling

03/29/2026, 4:00 PM

Location: 217a 10th ave SW


House dancing / expression based movement gathering By donation 4-6PM ALL AGES | ALL IDENTITIES Its a feeling YYC x Zia Stolbie @itsafeeling.yyc x @ziastolbie on instagram Stair access only

Let's Get Books Together (LGBT) - Queer Calgary

03/29/2026, 5:30 PM

Location: Congress Coffee Company, 215 36 Ave NE #1A, Calgary, AB T2E 2L4, Canada


LGBT or Lets Get Books Together or is a monthly queer book club revolving around themes rather than assigned reading. The following month's theme will usually be decided collaboratively at every meet-up, occasionally there may be a preselected themes that correlate with current history or heritage month's.

Theme: Queer Joy!
To start things off, our first theme will be queer joy!

We won't be suggesting any specific books this month, as we feel its important to acknowledge that queer joy is unique to every individual. So feel free to pick out a book you feel represents queer joy, and lets discuss it together!

📅 Date: Final Sunday of each month
⏰ Time: 5:30PM - 7:30PM
📍 Location: Congress Coffee - 215 36 Ave NE #1A, Calgary, AB T2E 2L4
💸 Cost: Free! This program, like all of our programs are walk in and do not require a sign up to attend!

Please note that Congress Coffee closes at 5PM, but they have graciously offered us the use of their space privately! This means you will need to be let inside to attend. A facilitator will be sitting nearby to let folks in.

And as always, before taking pictures please always ask for permission.

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🏳️‍🌈 Queer Calgary is a registered non-profit organization that aims to combat queer isolation while fostering queer joy within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community of Calgary. We champion this by organizing regular community events and workshops in safe, facilitated third spaces.

To learn more about our upcoming events, donate, or even join our discord check out our Linktree!

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.

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 for more details.

If you love these events, consider donating to us today to help us continue to combat queer isolation!

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