Mary's Festival
2024-06-01 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | St. Mary’s University, 14500 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB, T2X 1Z4, Canada
Mary’s Festival celebrates and advances the People First pillar of our university through meaningful community engagement that will increase the awareness and regard of the University as a destination within Catholic communities and our Indigenous partners.
Hosted on our campus grounds, we will showcase our people (faculty, staff and students) through interactive activities, carnival games, mermaid dunk tank, face painting, food truck, beer garden, and live entertainment designed to encourage participants and their families to move through the festival site and enjoy their day with us.

Queer Prom at The Confluence
2024-06-28 19:00 - 2024-06-29 01:00 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 5E1, Canada
Did you miss out on a much-deserved, authentic queer prom experience? Or maybe you’re looking for the perfect event to celebrate pride and community in a 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly environment this June? Join us for the first ever QUEER PROM at The Confluence on Friday, June 28!
Queer Prom at The Confluence is a celebration of resilience, diversity, and community. Come and be a part of something special as we dance, laugh, and celebrate together. Let’s make memories that will last a lifetime!
There’ll be glitter, glam, music, and food as we recreate all the magic of a perfect Prom night for 16+ members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies.
Ticket Prices
This event has a pay-what-you-can ticketing structure. By offering pay what you can pricing and subsidized tickets, we aim to make Queer Prom at The Confluence accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances.
Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from VIP ticket sales will go towards funding the Free Ticket Program, ensuring that as many people as possible can participate in this celebration of diversity and inclusion.
VIP Ticket – $100
You get:

Priority entrance
Exclusive access to the VIP reception area
Complimentary food and drinks at the VIP reception
Swag bag with event memorabilia

General Access (Pay what you can) – $10, $25 or $50
You get:

Access to the main event area
Red carpet arrival
Dance floor and DJ
Photo opportunities
Late-night snacks

Free Ticket Program
A limited number of free tickets will be available for individuals facing financial hardship. These tickets prioritize those in need.  If you would like to inquire about a free ticket, please email programs@theconfluence.ca with the subject line ‘Queer Prom Free Ticket Program’.

Drag Me to Cowboys
2024-07-13 14:00 - 23:00 | Cowboys Music Festival, 421 12th Ave SE, Calgary, AB, Canada
COWBOYS MUSIC FESTIVAL: DRAG ME TO COWBOYS
SATURDAY JULY 13TH, 2024
GATES AT 2PM / AFTERNOON EVENT FOLLOWED BY EVENING HEADLINER CONCERT
VENUE: COWBOYS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Catch Drag Race ROYALTY werk their way down the CMF runway:

TIA KOFI – Winner, Drag Race UK vs The World S2S2
VENUS – Winner, Drag Race Canada S4
CRYSTAL METHYD, Runner Up, Drag Race S12
LATRICE ROYALE, Miss Congeniality, Drag Race S4
RAJA GEMINI, Winner, Drag Race S3
Featuring The Prettiest Mess of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills… ERIKA JAYNE!
Hosted by YYC’s own FARRAH NUFF!

Get ready to experience an afternoon of unforgettable performances at the Cowboys Music Festival’s Drag Me to Cowboys, where some of the most iconic queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race will take the stage. This electrifying event features a royal lineup including Tia Kofi, Winner, Drag Race UK vs The World S2S2; Venus, Winner, Drag Race Canada S4, Crystal Methyd, Runner Up, Drag Race S12; Latrice Royale, Miss Congeniality, Drag Race S4; and Raja Gemini, Winner, Drag Race S3!
The event will be hosted by Calgary’s own Farrah Nuff with a special guest appearance by Erika Jayne, The Prettiest Mess from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. With this iconic lineup of talent, Drag Me to Cowboys is set to be an afternoon full of fierce performances, stunning outfits, and unforgettable moments. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
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Cowboys is committed to a culture of inclusivity and is working closely with our knowledgeable partners to deliver 2SLGBTQ+ Education to over 700 staff this Stampede season. Gender-neutral bathrooms and accessibility viewing accommodations are available for the entire duration of Cowboys Music Festival, including this event!
