Virtual Reading with Royalty
2022-02-19 13:30 - 14:15, 2022-02-28 11:00 - 11:45 (America/Edmonton) | Alberta
Now online via Zoom! Spark your imagination and join us for Reading with Royalty. Celebrate inclusion and diversity with this glamourous family-friendly storytime program presented in partnership with the Calgary Public Library, led by local drag performers.
Reading with Royalty celebrates diversity and encourages children to look beyond gender stereotypes and embrace exploration of self. In programs like this, participants are able to see people who interpret gender and imagine a colourful world where people can express their identity freely.
Participants can pre-register on the Calgary Public Library website using their Library card.
No library card? No problem! Get your free CPL membership at https://calgarylibrary.ca/your-library/join/.

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In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, Calgary Pride, as an inhabitant of Calgary Alberta, honours and acknowledges Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani as well as the Iyarhe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that the territory we work and live upon is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the Northwest Métis homeland.

We thank these communities for their stewardship of the land we collectively inhabit today.

YOUth Riot! Showcase
2022-02-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Online, 12 Constance Street, London, E16 2DQ
APN presents our annual YOUth Riot Showcase!
February 19, 2022 – 7pm
We invite you to attend an evening of shameless and original storytelling from young, 2SLGBTQ+ artists and creators! This presentation of selected pieces from our 2021 YOUth Riot writing group will take place on zoom. We will also discuss the details of our upcoming 2022 program and be able to answer any questions about it.
To RSVP, please fill out this google form and we will email you the zoom link to attend!
https://forms.gle/ktHCZM1dHaSQ8Rup6

80's Rock Drag Show
2022-02-20 19:00 - 23:00 | Blind Beggar Pub, 4608 MacLeod Trail SW, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E8, Canada
Big hair. Neon Clothes. Rad 80’s Rock Anthems!
Join us for our 80’s Rock Drag Show at the Blind Beggar Smokehouse on Sunday February 20th. A line-up of totally rad Queens and Kings will bring you the best of 80’s rock and more through the art of Drag! To get the party started, YYC singer songwriter, Robert Adam, will kick off the night with a special performance!
Doors 5:30 pm, Robert Adam at 7:00pm and Drag Show at 8:30pm.
Seating is General Admission or in tables of 2, 3, 4 or 6.

Cereal Offenders - a Comedy in 2 Acts
2022-02-23 19:30 - 2022-03-05 21:30, 2022-02-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Aloft Hotel, 2359 Banff Traill NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2M 4L2, Canada
Eight burned out, washed-up cereal mascots attend a group therapy session to air their various thoughts and grievances on cereal nutrition, commercialism, sexism, and rampant anthropomorphism. Hilarity and heartwarming surprises ensue as the characters discover things about each other they never knew and learn a bit about themselves along the way.
This show touches on a few subjects important to our lgbtqia2s+ community, and are handled with respect and dignity. And some raunchy humour. We would like to invite our Calgary friends to come down to Okotoks and enjoy our production. It’s something we promise you’ve never seen before!

Circus Drag Brunch
2022-03-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Honey, 1324 17 Avenue SW, Calgary
Join us at Honey, Calgary’s only carnival themed bar and lounge for their first Big Top Sunday, a Circus Drag Brunch on Sunday March 14th! Hosted by Kylee Roman, enjoy a creative circus themed brunch menu, delicious handcrafted cocktails and entertainment from your favorite local Drag Queens and Kings.
Doors open at 12:00 pm.

The Shoe Project: Standing Strong
2022-03-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Contemporary Calgary, 701 11th St SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 2C4, Canada
The Shoe Project returns to the High Performance Rodeo!
Ten women, from Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, India, Iran, Syria, Mexico, China, Nigeria, and the Philippines will share their stories of immigration and adaptation to Canada – through a pair of shoes.
This performance is a culmination of a ten-week workshop cycle where the women were instructed in writing by authors Barb Howard and Kirti Bhadresa, and voice-coached by Denise Clarke.
Shoes accompany us on all our journeys. They say who we are, where we came from and where we are going. Writing and performing their shoe memoirs allows members to be heard in the Canadian mainstream. These powerful stories are bridges carrying us all to a deeper understanding of what it means to be a Canadian.
The Shoe Project was created by novelist Katherine Govier and incubated at the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto.
“I’m blown away. Those women are amazing, their stories bold and brave and filled with humour, love, and all the travails of making their journeys here. I loved the various shoes, the boots, the “slippers”. What an outstanding project!” —Catherine Mitchell, publisher

The Gold Rush REDUX
2022-04-01 19:30 - 22:30 | The Grand, 608 1St SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 1M7, Canada
You’ll never think of a silent film the same way again…
Audiences of all ages will enjoy Charlie Chaplin’s brilliant silent film ’The Gold Rush’ re-interpreted through a contemporary lens with live music, live foley sound effects, and more. Part vaudeville, part song, The Gold Rush REDUX is a joyful and heartfelt exploration that will appeal to every generation, brought to you by some of the brightest lights in Calgary’s music and theatre scenes.
Three shows only, at the legendary GRAND theatre. The Gold Rush REDUX is co-presented by One Yellow Rabbit & The GRAND, as part of the High Performance Rodeo Spring Edition. Visit https://www.hprodeo.ca/2022/gold for tickets and info.

Istotsi: The Land We Live On
2022-04-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, Canada
Presented by Making Treating 7 and One Yellow Rabbit, as part of the High Performance Rodeo Spring Edition.
Under the direction of celebrated artists Michelle Thrush and Sandi Somers, Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society brought together seven artists to immerse themselves in theatre creation techniques inspired by the land we call Calgary.
Together, they wrote, listened, danced and created under the guidance of a cadre of veteran artists and Treaty 7 Knowledge Keepers to create a collage of short films.
These artists speak from the heart to the land we live on.
Join them for this exciting red carpet premiere. Sunday, April 3 at 7:00 pm, as part of the High Performance Rodeo Spring Edition.

KNetic Men: Hard Launch Party
2022-04-08 20:00 - 2022-04-09 20:00 | KNetic Men, 103, 4116 64 Ave SE, Calgary, T2C 2B3, Canada
Join us for the exciting launch of KNetic Men: Calgary’s newest LGBT-owned, queer-inclusive, sex-positive and body affirming community space.

The Calgary Comics & Entertainment Expo
2022-04-21 16:00 - 2022-04-24 17:00 | Stampede Park – 1410 Olympic Way SE Calgary, AB, T2G 2W1, 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, T2G 2W1
The Calgary Comics & Entertainment Expo is a four-day pop-culture convention celebrating its 15th Anniversary, April 21-24 in Calgary, Alberta at Stampede Park — and it’s one of the biggest events of its kind in the world!
Attendees can shop hundreds of vendors and exhibitors, check out panels and workshops, meet their favourite stars and creators, and celebrate what makes them geeky with thousands of other fans in cosplay. There is something for every fan at Calgary Expo, and fun for all ages!
Every year, stars from every corner of the fandom galaxy come to Calgary Expo. In 2022, fans can meet the hobbits from ‘The Lord of The Rings’ (Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Billy Boyd), ‘The Trailer Park Boys’, Ming-Na Wen, John Cleese, William Shatner, the ‘Clerks’ cast including ‘Jay and Slient Bob’ (Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith), as well as comic book artists, writers and creators, voice actors, cosplayers, and more! Get ready to get your geek on!

DIVAS Drag Brunch
2022-05-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Honey Calgary, 1324 17th Ave SW, Calgary
Join us at Honey, Calgary’s only carnival themed bar and lounge for the DIVAS Mothers Day Drag Brunch on Sunday May 8th. Hosted by Kylee Roman, enjoy a creative circus themed brunch menu, delicious handcrafted cocktails and entertainment from your favorite local Drag Queens.
Doors open at 11:00 am. Show at 12:00 pm.
Featuring performances by:
Dayna Hart, Nearah Nuff, Nada Nuff, Liv Bright, Julie Hamdrews and Tana Nuff.
About Honey: Honey is not your typical Bar & Lounge. They have created a one stop destination that is centralized around a Carnival theme. They offer fun and iconic carnival food & dessert items. Some of the items include: Blooming Onion, Deep Fried Pickles, Deep Fried Oreos, Banana Split Funnel Cake & so much more! Their cocktails are also carnival inspired and include items like Ferrero Rocher Martini, Bottle Rocket, Creamsicle, HARD Root Beer Float & many other fun items! Not only do they have the Carnival items, but they have recreated their venue into the ultimate Carnival Experience including fun lights, a kissing booth, classic red stripes, and live late night entertainment as well. For more info check out www.honeycalgary.ca

Affirming Leaders Day: Embracing Growth
2022-05-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
All are welcome to join us for the fourth annual Affirming Leaders Day, a faith-based development & connection day for LGBTQ2S+ folks and allies!
As Spring approaches, new possibilities start to emerge. This year we bring you four amazing sessions that will invite you into new ways to lead and to create change, both in your own life and in your community. Everyone is welcome to attend, whether you are a clergy member, faith leader, volunteer, community leader, or someone who just wants to learn more – come and be nurtured and inspired!

Virtual Splash of Red 2022
2022-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Event, Virtual Event – Online
When a glamorous gala is disrupted by the disappearance of a precious jewel, can you uncover the mastermind behind the heist? Join us for an evening of burlesque, aerial silks, sensual tango, scandalous revelations, and more.
The 10th annual #SplashofRed benefit, in support of SafeLink Alberta (formally HIV Community Link), will occur online on May 14th, 2022 at 7 p.m. Our gala brings in over 150 guests and VIPs, including government, corporate, and community leaders for one special evening of entertainment, silent auction bidding, and great food. Last year’s benefit raised $40,735 towards our programs, allowing us to reach more people in the community through our low-barrier, non-judgmental and informed services.
Special thank you to our sponsors: TD Bank Group (Presenting Sponsor) and Global Calgary & 770 CHQR (Media Sponsors)

This Is the Story of the Child Ruled by Fear
2022-05-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Arts Commons, 205 8th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 0K9, Canada
High Performance Rodeo favourite David Gagnon Walker, has written a story for himself and a gathering of friends and strangers to read together out loud. It’s the imaginary story of an imaginary child in an imaginary land. A poetic fable about how to live with the slowly unfolding emergencies of our world, it’s also an invitation to join in on the artistic process, and a testament to the power of a roomful of people discovering a new story together.
Created by a team of award-winning artists from across Canada, “This Is the Story of the Child Ruled by Fear” invites you back to the theatre after the strangest year of our lives, asking you to help tell a story about worry and wonder, loneliness and community, beauty and fear. Presented as part of the 2022 High Performance Rodeo Spring Edition.

Summer on 17th, Canada Day Celebration
2022-07-01 11:00 - 16:00 | Tomkins Park, 17th Ave SW & 8th Street SW, Calgary, AL, T2R 1K1
As a part of 17th Ave’s Summer on 17th event, celebrate Canada Day with free events from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Tomkins Park! There will be musical performances from Emily Vay, hoop dancing from Lakota Tootoosis, dance performances from Jet Dance and Arthur Murray Dance Studio, and theatrical performers from the Little Red Ball Company. There’s no shortage of things to do this Summer on 17th!

Reading with Royalty
2022-07-07 08:00 - 11:00 | Louise Riley Library, 1904 14th Avenue NW, Calgary, Canada
Celebrate inclusion and diversity with our glamorous family-friendly storytime program, led by local drag queen, king and monarch performers. Join the fun, come dressed in your best outfit, cape or crown!
Reading with Royalty is brought to you in partnership with Calgary Pride, presented by TD Bank Group. Registration is required.

Summer on 17th, Stampede Events
2022-07-08 - 2022-07-17 | Tomkins Park, 17th Ave SW & 8th Street SW, Calgary, AL, T2R 1K1
As a part of 17th Ave’s Summer on 17th event, celebrate Stampede in Tomkins Park with free events and live music happening from July 8 to July 16. From Sunday to Fridays, you can catch live performances from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. from artists including Brandon Lorenzo, Lulahh n’ the Classic Crew and more, and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can enjoy live music from Pistol Noon Band along with line dancers, a calf roping machine and a mechanical bull from Girletz Rodeo. There’s no shortage of things to do this Summer on 17th!
