Location: 736 6 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3T7, Canada
Limited spots available, book intakes and gender gear appointments here: https://skippingstone.janeapp.com/
Location: Hyatt Regency Calgary, 700 Centre St S, Calgary, AB T2G 5P6, Canada
oin us for another year of Pride Brunch, a treasured Pride tradition in support of Camp fYrefly for 2SLGBTQ+ youth!
Guests will be treated to a spectacular brunch from the Hyatt, heartwarming speakers, drag performances and much more.
When: Saturday, September 5. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Hyatt Regency Calgary, 700 Centre Street S
Single tickets: $75. Click the green seats on the seat map.
VIP table of 8: $800. Click the blue seats on the seat map. You must purchase the full table; when you select one VIP table seat, you will be prompted to purchase the full table. VIP tables will receive special swag to bring home the spirit of camp!
For over a decade, the Centre for Sexuality has been proud to host Camp fYrefly Southern Alberta, a camp for 2SLGBTQ+ youth at Camp Chief Hector in Kananaskis. It is five days of growth, fun, connection and community that campers and volunteers alike describe as life changing.
Pride Brunch is our biggest annual fundraiser for Camp. With your help, we can ensure that no youth who applies to Camp is turned away due to financial need.
Thank you for your support!
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: Congress Coffee Company, 215 36 Ave NE #1A, Calgary, AB T2E 2L4, Canada
Looking for a relaxed, supportive space to connect with community? Join Queer Calgary for Queer Community Care Coffee, a monthly gathering in partnership with Sip and Psych, our counselling partner.
This is a space to meet, chat, and build connections over coffee—whether you want to share experiences, seek advice, or simply enjoy good company.
Please note: We are in a new location this month! We will be meeting at Congress Coffee - 215 36 Ave NE #1A, Calgary, AB T2E 2L4. If you will struggle to find your way to this new location, feel free to email us at hello@queercalgary.ngo for assistance with transportation.
Come as you are, grab a coffee, and start your month with community care. We can’t wait to see you there!
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 for more details.
We also welcome donations that support our capacity to continue providing resources, community access and events for our community.
Location: BMO Centre, 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1, Canada
Calgary Pride would like to introduce you to the Queer Arts Market for this year’s official Calgary Pride Marketplace.
In partnership with @queer_calgary and @holigayeventsyyc , we are bringing you an exciting array of vendors to stock up on Queer merch before the Pride Parade.
Come join us Saturday, September 5th, 2026 at the BMO Centre in Hall F. Doors open 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Alongside our incredible list of vendors, we will also be hosting an Indigenous Arts Showcase! Watch as our artists show off their incredible talent.
And of course, we would like to highlight this event is %100 FREE of charge to attend.
We hope to see you there!
Interested in becoming a vendor? You have until July 31st to send in application. https://calgarypride.ca/applications-vendor/
Location: The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5E1, Canada
Syke and Trans March 2026, with support from Calgary Pride and the Inglewood BRZ, comes this year to take back the streets! We come in remembrance of why we gather as a community and our roots as a movement in charting future changes. We will start at The Confluence, then march up the neighbourhood and join up with Dykes on Bikes, and continue together to Gopher Park. At our destination, there will be performances, a market, and other family friendly activities. Contact us on facebook or IG: @dykeandtransmarchcalgary or by email DTmarch.Calgary@outlook.com
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: Bell's Cafe, 1515 34 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 3X9, Canada
Queer Creators of Calgary (formerly Queer Writers) will be meeting every first and third Saturday of the month at Bell's Cafe from 1:30pm-3:30pm.
You can rsvp here at this link (the 10 person cap is still in effect, so RSVP sooner than later): https://partiful.com/e/nNFOLqcPtLeB5aSUb04g
Location: Prince's Island Park, 698 Eau Claire Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 5N4, Canada
🚨🌈 MAJOR PRIDE ANNOUNCEMENT + VIP TICKET GIVEAWAY! 🌈🚨
Calgary Pride, in partnership with Dickens, The Cabaret Company, and Detour YYC, proudly presents...
PRIDE ON THE ISLAND 🏝️
Featuring DJ @trixiemattel 💖
✨ A New Era of Calgary Pride Begins. ✨
For the first time ever, Prince’s Island Park will be transformed into Calgary’s largest outdoor Pride dance party, bringing together world-class entertainment, local talent, and thousands of people for one unforgettable night under the stars.
Headlining the celebration is international drag superstar, television personality, recording artist, and DJ, Trixie Mattel!
Joined by an incredible lineup of DJs, drag performers, entertainers, with the fabulous @karla.marx1917 as host.
From 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM, experience high-energy performances, incredible music, immersive entertainment, and a festival atmosphere unlike anything Calgary Pride has presented before.
Created by local partners who live, work, and create in Calgary, Pride on the Island is more than just another event. It’s the beginning of a new tradition, built by our community, for our community.
Whether you’re dancing with friends, celebrating your community, or experiencing Pride for the first time, this is the Pride party you won’t want to miss.
📍 Prince’s Island Park
📅 Saturday, September 5, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
🚪 Gates Open: 4:00 PM
🔞 18+ Event
🎟️ Tickets go on sale Friday, July 31 at 12:00 PM MST.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/calgary-pride-presents-dj-trixie-mattel-at-pride-on-the-island-tickets-1995858512538
🎉 WIN 2 VIP TICKETS! 🎉
Want to experience Pride on the Island in VIP style?
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WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED AUGUST 14!
See you on the dance floor. 🌈💖✨🌴
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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