Toddler Time
2025-01-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1, Canada
Every Friday, join us for exciting story times, age-appropriate crafts, colouring and more for youngsters aged 0-5! Tickets include the program and admission to The Confluence Cultural Centre so you can make the most of your day out.
Parent/guardian supervision required at all times. A maximum of 4 children can attend with 1 adult. There is no designated stroller parking.

Reading by the Rivers Book Club
2025-01-30 18:30 - 20:30 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1, Canada
Do you have pressing thoughts on every book you read? Have a special place in your heart for Canadian literature? Want to expand your community of fellow bookworms? If this sounds familiar, then the Reading by the Rivers Book Club at The Confluence is the perfect program for you!
Every month, we will read a book by a Canadian author. On the last Thursday of the month, all readers will meet at The Confluence to discuss the book, eat, drink, and socialize with other book lovers. If you don’t own the book, don’t worry – all novels on our book list are accessible from the public library!
Tickets include complimentary hot drinks and snacks, with alcohol available for purchase.

Chinook Poetry Reading
2025-01-31 19:30 - 21:30 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1, Canada
Celebrate local literature and wintertime in southern Alberta at this special poetry reading featuring the winners of The Confluence’s second annual Chinook Poetry Competition.
Up to eight poets will read their winning submissions about winter and the land, then mix and mingle at a community reception in The Confluence Room, where printed versions of the successful poems will be displayed throughout the winter.

The Far West
2025-02-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Bella Concert Hall at The Tayler Centre for the Performing Arts, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 6K6, Canada
New works by Southern Alberta composers Jesse Plessis and Sonny-Ray Day Rider are featured alongside a reprise of Zachary Wadsworth’s “The Far West.” Premiered by Luminous Voices in 2014, “The Far West” won the National Choral Award for “Outstanding Choral Composition” from Choral Canada in 2016.
Tim Dlugos texts for “The Far West” inspire rich and powerful music from Wadsworth, who describes them as charting “a trajectory from disease and darkness to reconciliation and light… The ending is not a happy one, but it’s a hopeful one.”
Tim Dlugos died of AIDS on December 3, 1990, at the age of 40. He had been diagnosed as HIV-positive in 1987 and had spent his final three years of life studying to become a priest at the Yale Divinity School, volunteering as a hospital chaplain-in-training, and writing poetry. His final poems document a dark time: a time of weekly funerals for lost friends and a time of progressing personal illness.
Special Guests:
Lawrence Wiliford, tenor
Luminous String Ensemble

YYC Luncheon - The Summit of Success: A Joint Event with the AB LGBTQ Chamber & 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Hub
2025-03-14 11:30 - 13:30 | Hyatt Regency Calgary, 700 Centre Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5P6, Canada
Join us for an engaging luncheon event exploring Alberta’s economic future and how businesses in the Calgary region can navigate challenges and seize opportunities in a shifting political landscape. Funded in part by the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, this event is designed for business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and professionals looking to stay ahead of economic trends and build strong networks.
Event Highlights
Expert Insights – Gain valuable perspectives on Alberta’s evolving business landscape.
Curated Discussions – Hear from business leaders on key economic trends and strategies.
Networking Opportunities – Connect with business professionals, policymakers, and entrepreneurs
Engaging Q&A – Participate in discussions and share your thoughts on the province’s future.
This initiative is made possible thanks to funding from CGLCC’s 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, with backing from the Government of Canada.

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
2025-03-18 08:00 - 2025-03-23 17:00 | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Avenue NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1M4, Canada
THERE WAS ONLY ONE. HER VOICE WAS UNDENIABLE. HER FIRE WAS UNSTOPPABLE. HER TRIUMPH WAS UNLIKE ANY OTHER.
An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA –The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.
One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.
Featuring her much-loved songs, TINA –The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall.

The Spring Market at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino
2025-03-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 11500 35 St SE #1000, Calgary, AB, T2Z 3W4, Canada
The 3rd Annual Spring Market at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino! After our successful Holiday Market we are pleased to bring you the Spring Market.
Join us in the Hallway, the Sundance & Bridlewood, Midnapore ballroom where you will find up to 90 vendors offering you everything you may need to bring Spring into your Home & spirit!
Free admittance & Free parking
Contact: info@dmeinc.ca for details

What Now? Dinner & Panel Discussion
2025-04-11 17:30 - 20:00 | 8516 athabasca st. se, 8516 ATHABASCA ST SE, CALGARY, Alberta, T2H1S1, Canada
This gathering is an all ages open invitation to 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, their families, friends, and support networks to share a meal, connect, and reflect on the joys and challenges of allyship. Our panel will explore the importance of ongoing support and the impact of having strong allies in the next steps to fostering inclusive communities. Come celebrate what we’ve built together and be inspired to continue the journey!
This is a safe space, come as you are, all are welcome.
Guests include:
Miranda Martini she/her- Affirming Connections
Star Oldring they/them- Alberta GSA Network
Tina Que she/her- Rainbow Elders
Sydney Fleury they/them- Skipping Stone

Calgary Comics and Entertainment Expo
2025-04-24 16:00 - 2025-04-27 17:00 | BMO Centre, Stampede Park, 20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary, T2G 2W1, Canada
The Calgary Comics & Entertainment EXPO (CALGARY EXPO) is Western’s Canada’s largest pop culuture celebration! Join 100,000+ fans from every corner of the fandom galaxy at the bigger & better BMO Centre on Stampede Park for four days of shopping, cosplay, workshops and activities, and even meet & greets with celebrity guests! This year, you can meet Hollywood favourites live Michael J. Fox (Back to the Future), Nicholas Hoult (Superman), Charlie Cox (Daredevil) and John Boyega (Star Wars) and more. Whatever you’re a fan of, you’ll find it at CALGARY EXPO – a true pop culture celebration for fans of all ages! Tickets are on sale via www.calgaryexpo.com,

Jane's Walk Calgary
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-05 | AB
May 2-3-4 is set to be a terrific weekend of *FREE* citizen-led walking tours. We’ve got a ton of amazing walks on a range of themes from historical architecture to playful playgrounds to provincial parks to downtown murals, there’s truly something for everyone. Grab a friend or neighbour and register for a walk today!

Mount Pleasant Potters' Guild Annual Spring Pottery Market
2025-05-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Triwood Community Hall, 2244 Chicoutimi Drive, Calgary, Alberta, T2L0W1, Canada
Mount Pleasant Potters’ Guild presents our Annual Spring Pottery Market, Sunday, May 4. Join us for Calgary’s largest spring pottery market, featuring a talented lineup of local artists! Every piece is 100% Canadian-made, crafted with care, and totally one of a kind—from beautiful mugs and bowls to stunning and decorative art, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to find the perfect handmade treasure at this massive showcase of ceramic creativity!

AfroCare Support Network Launch
2025-05-09 00:00 | AB
The AfroCare Support Network is excited to announce its official launch on July 26, 2024, at Action Dignity in NE Calgary from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. This special event, themed “Summer of Strength: Empowering HIV Resilience,” marks the beginning of a new initiative dedicated to supporting the Afro-Canadian community through various programs and resources aimed at promoting well-being and social integration. Guests are encouraged to RSVP for the soft launch, where they will have the opportunity to enjoy an evening filled with fun, food, and cultural performances while learning more about AfroCare’s mission. Meet the team behind the network and explore the range of services offered as we celebrate this important milestone and embark on a journey to empower and uplift the Afro-Canadian community.

The Highfield Food & Beverage Market Fest
2025-05-16 17:00 - 22:00 | 544 38A Ave SE, 544 38A Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1X4, Canada
Discover the Brewery belt of Calgary, Alberta (Manchester/Highfield SE Calgary) with over 30 vendors, live entertainment and surprises!
Friday – May 16th 5-10pm
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Saturday – May 17th 10-4pm
For more information please email: events@dmeinc.ca or info@dmeinc.ca

SIX
2025-05-20 08:00 - 2025-05-25 17:00 | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Avenue NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1M4, Canada
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! SIX won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical.The New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic’s Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “Exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for!” The SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard cast album charts and surpassed 6 Million streams in its first month.

We Were Taken - Documentary Screening in Calgary
2025-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1, Canada
Presented by the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights and the Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta (SSISA) in collaboration with Damian Abrahams, Indigital Media of Edmonton.
Join us for a special screening of the Director’s Cut of We Were Taken, a powerful documentary filmed in May 2023 during a healing gathering of Sixties Scoop survivors in Kananaskis, Alberta.
We Were Taken intimately explores the lived experiences of Indigenous individuals who were removed from their families during the Sixties Scoop and placed in adoptive homes. With compassion and care, the film sheds light on their journeys of grief, understanding, and healing—amplifying voices that reclaim identity and culture across generations.
This event offers an opportunity to witness stories of resilience and reconnection and to reflect on the ongoing impacts of colonial systems in Canada.

Thirty Stories – A Gala Concert Celebrating 30 Years of Song!
2025-05-31 19:00 - 21:30 | Bella Concert Hall at The Tayler Centre for the Performing Arts, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 6K6, Canada
The Calgary Men’s Chorus celebrates its milestone anniversary season with Thirty Stories – A Gala Concert Celebrating 30 Years of Song! Join us at the Bella Concert Hall at MRU on 31 May 2025 for an evening of song, dance, and special guests, as we take a retrospective musical journey through the years, and chart more adventures into the future…

Slow Dance Party
2025-06-06 19:00 - 23:00 | Rising Tides Taproom, 4545 Bowness Road Northwest, Calgary, AB, T3B0A9, Canada
Get your Pride Month started off right with Slow Dance Party!
Slow Dance Party is exactly what it sounds like: a dance party where every song is selected for maximum slow dance-ability. Bring your sweetheart(s), bring your friend group, or strut your stuff solo—everyone is welcome.
You can keep track of your dance partners with a special dance card and drop a compliment to the slow-dancer that catches your eye with Secret Mailboxes. Feeling shy? For all the wallflowers, there will be Designated Dancers to help get everyone swaying.
Slow Dance Party welcomes slow-dancers of every gender and sexuality. Tickets are sliding scale PWYC ($10 / $15/ $20).
Big thanks to Rising Tides Taproom for hosting!

Drag is for All Ages: Fake Mustache 20th Anninversary
2025-06-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Contemporary Calgary, 701 11th St SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 2C4, Canada
This is an all ages show, both for the audience as well as the performers. Fake Mustache is going back to their roots, bring the art form of Drag to ALL.
This will be a specially curated show with some of your favorite Fake Mustache performers, as well as members of the Drag is For All Ages Troupe.
Come and celebrate 20 years with us.

Raising of FrancoQueer flag // Lever du drapeau FrancoQueer
2025-06-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Municipal Plaza, 800 MacLeod Trl SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M5, Canada
This event is to celebrate the francophone queers! Whether you’re a French speaker or an ally, please come watch us raise the FrancoQueer Pride flag at the municipal plaza (800 Macleod Trail SE). There will be French language speeches from organisations and community members.
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Venez nous joindre à notre célébration du drapeau FrancoQueer! Nous allons lever le drapeau sur la scène extérieure à la plaza municipal (800 MacLeod SE). Venez entendre des témoignages touchants des membres de la communauté qui sont à l’intersection queer et francophone.

The Way We Calgary'd
2025-06-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall, Central Library 800 3 Street SE, 800 3 Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 0E7, Canada
Wordfest turns 30 this year and we’re throwing a lively bash to celebrate the Calgarians who helped build Wordfest. It’s our way of thanking writers, readers, and community builders for helping to spark our thriving literary scene. And what better way to showcase this city’s range of wordy goodness than inviting seven of our finest storytellers to share a seven-minute tale about the relationship between their art and their hometown, in its all its contradictions, complexities, and connections. Join us for The Way We… Calgary’d, featuring Ali Bryan, Marcello Di Cintio, Will Ferguson, Cheryl Foggo, Richard Harrison, Joshua Whitehead, and Teresa Wong, with a special performance by Tom Phillips.
Come early to check out our special Anniversary Exhibit, featuring posters, T-shirts, ephemera, and more examples of Wordfest’s creativity over the decades. There will be a special photo opportunity to capture the glam and the glitter, with libations by Dandy Brewing Co. Owl’s Nest Books will be on site with a curated selection of Calgary-authored books. And, for the very first time, Wordfest will be selling signed, first-edition copies from its archive (with proceeds going to Wordfest Youth). And we will be debuting two new, limited-edition 30th Anniversary tote bags for purchase.
Thank you to Calgary Arts Development for your support of this celebration.

Fairy Tales Queer Art & Film Festival
2025-06-12 17:00 - 2025-06-15 21:00 | Contemporary Calgary, 701 11th St SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 2C4, Canada
Fairy Tales Queer Art & Film Festival: June 12-15 at Contemporary Calgary (701 11 Ave SW)
– 21 Screenings
– 17 Market Artists
– 4 DJs
– 1 Creative Corner
– Panel discussions, community partnerships and surprise and delight moments throughout the festival
– You and all your friends!
Fairy Tales is Alberta’s only Queer arts festival held during International Pride Month, celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ stories through an electrifying blend of film, visual art, and live performance. Hosted at Contemporary Calgary, the four-day festival spotlights underrepresented voices in cinema and beyond, with screenings of bold, boundary-pushing films from around the globe. Alongside the films, the festival features a vibrant Artist Market showcasing local queer makers, DJ sets that keep the energy high, and a range of creative workshops that invite participants of all skill levels to explore storytelling through art. Alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks will be available at the Contemporary Calgary bar located in the Atrium.
The festival also hosts dynamic panel discussions and performance art showcases that foster dialogue, connection, and visibility. From drag to dance performances, these events highlight the creative brilliance and diversity of queer expression. Designed to be inclusive, accessible, and community-driven, Fairy Tales is more than a festival—it’s a gathering place for joy, resistance, and radical imagination.For barrier-free tickets per screening, please emai administration@calgaryqueerartssociety.com by June 9, 2025.*Poster graphics created by Blake MacLeod at CinicStudio.com
Exhibition & Market – Free to enter and attend creative workshops!
Thursday – June 12 – 5:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday – June 13 – 5:00 – 9:30 PM
Saturday – June 14 – 1:00 – 9:30 PM
Sunday – June 15 – 1:00 – 7:00 PM
Film Screening Tickets are $18.95 including all taxes and fees.
Barrier free tickets are available by email to administration@calgaryqueerartssociety.com, preferably on or before June 9, 2025.
For complete event listings and ticket purchase links, please visit one of:
www.queerfilmfest.ca/2025-festival-schedule/
www.artscommons.ca/whats-on/fairy-tales-queer-art-film-festival-2025

Spark After Dark: Beyond the Rainbow
2025-06-12 18:00 - 2025-06-13 00:00 | Telus Spark, 220 St Georges Dr NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 5T2, Canada
On Friday, June 13, join TELUS Spark Science Centre for an 18+ evening that explores the science of identity, expression, and community. This special edition of Spark After Dark: Beyond the Rainbow… Again blends curiosity with celebration—featuring thought-provoking talks, delicious food and drink, and full access to Spark’s interactive exhibits. It’s a night where science meets self-expression in bold and colourful ways.

Wordfest Presents Robert Macfarlane
2025-06-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall – Central Library, 800 3 St SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 2E7, Canada
This is the show Wordfest has been waiting all year to announce. Join us for an exclusive opportunity to see British writer, naturalist, and Nobel Prize contender Robert Macfarlane. He’s coming to Calgary as part of his North American tour to celebrate Is a River Alive?, which is not just Macfarlane’s latest literary masterpiece, but a rallying cry and a catalyst for change. It is a book that will open hearts, spark debates and challenge perspectives. A clarion call to re-centre rivers in our stories, law and politics, it invites us to radically re-imagine not only rivers but life itself.
At the heart of this vital, beautiful book is the recognition that our fate flows with that of rivers—and always has. No one understands that better than Albertans, and we are thrilled to have Canadian writer and naturalist Kevin Van Tighem hosting the conversation, which will be followed by an audience Q&A and book signing fuelled by Shelf Life books. You can pre-order your copy of Is a River Alive?, as well as Macfarlane’s extensive back list (which includes the international publishing phenomenon The Lost Words), here.
“I’ve poured all I have into it. My notebooks were always thirsty; I filled over 20 of them while on fieldwork,” Macfarlane says of his new book. “It’s become the most political, personal & (possibly) poetic book I’ve written.”
You won’t want to miss this incredible evening, and we are grateful to Penguin Random House Canada for making it possible.

Lettuc Be Loved Drag Show
2025-06-19 17:30 - 21:00 | Best of Kin, 1059 14 St SW,, Calgary, Alberta, T3C 3T5, Canada
Lettuce be Loved Drag Show – A Devon + Lang Launch Party
Starring: The Nuff Family + MX JENDR
In Support of The Alex
📅 Thursday, June 19th
🕕 Doors at 5:30 PM | Show from 6:30–9:00 PM
📍 Best of Kin Social | 1059 14 St SW, Calgary AB
Join us for a vibrant night of drag and community as we toss expectations and celebrate bold self-expression with performances by Nearah Nuff, Farrah Nuff, Nada Nuff, Tana Nuff, Ella Va Nuff, and MX JENDR!
This high-energy Drag Show x Launch Party marks the debut of our latest artist collaboration as part of The LOVED. Collection: Tossed Salad by Cory Bugden — a playful, powerful pattern that brings colour and joy to every pair of underwear. You’ll be able to shop the new print at the show!
This night isn’t just about the art—it’s about heart. All in support of The Alex Community Health Centre, we’re blending fashion, fun, and philanthropy.
✨ Featuring Local Drag Queens
Nearah Nuff • Farrah Nuff • Nada Nuff • Tana Nuff • Ella Va Nuff • MX JENDR
🎤 Special Guests & Speeches
Devon + Lang’s Founder + CEO: Tyler McCombs
Our friends at The Alex!
Come raise a glass with us! Dinner, drag, and a celebration of creativity await.

Walk for Reconciliation 2025
2025-06-21 08:30 - 12:00 | Harry Hays Building, 220 4 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0L1, Canada
We invite the community to participate in the 16th annual Walk for Reconciliation this National Indigenous Peoples Day. The walk starts at Harry Hays Building (220 4 Ave SE) and concludes at The Confluence (750 9th Ave SE).
The walk begins at 9 am at the Harry Hays Building (220 4 Ave SE) and ends at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (750 9 Ave SE). Around 10 am, a free community meal will be available for the first 500 participants, catered by Spolumbo’s Deli, followed by an outdoor gathering with speeches and performances.
Participants are welcome to bring blankets or portable chairs to sit on during the outdoor program. This event goes on rain or shine, so be sure to come prepared for the weather.

The Wildest Pride Brunch
2025-06-22 10:00 - 15:00 | The Wilde on 27, 525 5 Ave SW 27th Floor, Calgary, AB, T2P 1P7, Canada
The Wilde on 27, is celebrating Pride Month by hosting The Wildest Pride Brunch. This event is set to have live drag performances full of high energy and fierce fashion, delicious short plates, and fun activation stations. The menu will include a variety of brunch favourites such as Eggs Benedict, East Coast Lobster Hash, Wilde Seafood Bar and Japanese Pancakes, all of which guests can enjoy while looking out at the stunning city views. A mimosa bar will be available for an additional cost, and guests are required to book a reservation in advance as seating is limited.

King of Drag Watch Party
2025-06-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Aroma Cafe Bar, 1845 33 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2T1Z1, Canada
LONG LIVE DRAG KINGS!
Revry TV is airing the first-ever Drag King competition show, King of Drag, and we couldn’t be more excited!!
Join us at Aroma Cafe Bar for a watch party and drag show featuring local Alberta Kings! The night promises to be casual, fun, community-minded, and, of course, full of KINGS!
Dates? Every Sunday from June 22nd to July 27th
Time? Doors at 6PM, Drag Performances & Panel at 6:30PM, Screening at 7PM
Location? Aroma Cafe Bar on 33rd Ave (1845 33 Ave SW, Calgary)
Cost? $10 (Limited availability)
Accessibility? Aroma Cafe Bar has an accessible washroom and a ramp up to the front entrance. Please note that the front door can be a bit narrow for some wheelchairs. Let us know how we can accommodate any needs here. There is parking on the surrounding streets and a bus stop right outside. The episode will have captions activated during the screening.
Hosted by? The sexy and suave El Rey del Sol!
Featuring? Local Alberta Drag Kings announced weekly!
Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase at the venue.
Have questions? Send us an email at recklessdaughtercreative@gmail.com

The Market on Stephen Avenue
2025-06-24 11:00 - 2025-09-23 16:00 | AB
The Market on Stephen Avenue is Back!
It began on Stephen Avenue the Summer of 2016 until end of Summer 2019, then Fall 2020,
Summer 2021 and now back for it’s 7th season!
Join us on Select Tuesdays throughout the Summer from 11-4pm!
We will be having a variety of local producers and artisans at this Downtown Market. This is a great way to enjoy Downtown Calgary!
Vending questions: Contact events@dmeinc.ca for details
