Go Toxin Free for Calgary Outlink
2022-08-23 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Calgary
Go Toxin Free for Calgary Outlink: Free of toxic chemicals + toxic masculinity
Join us on Tuesday August 23rd, 2022 from 5pm-8pm at Rising Tides Taproom and Greenbriar Market in beautiful Montgomery in support of Calgary Outlink.
💅🏽 – For a minimum $10 donation to Calgary Outlink, you can have your nails painted in 21 Free Nail Polish graciously donated by BKIND. Choose from colours inspired by the Pride and Trans Flags🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
🍻 – Experience High Tide 🌊 at Rising Tides Taproom where $1 from every draft will be donated to Calgary Outlink.
🛍 – Shop for a Cause 💕at Greenbriar Market + Refillery and have 5% of your purchases made during the event donated to Calgary Outlink.
You can pre-purchase your nail painting spot on the Greenbriar Market website or purchase at the door at Greenbriar Market or Rising Tides.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Calgary Outlink Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity is a community-based, not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing support, education, outreach, and referrals for the 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied communities in Calgary, Alberta. Outlink believes in the power of community with community, and champions the need for care and belonging.

Indigi-Hauz Takeover at Fairmont Palliser
2022-08-26 22:00 - 23:30 | Fairmont Palliser, Calgary, 133 9 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2P 2M3, Canada
We are excited to kick off Calgary Pride with a drag night fit for a QUEEN!
Don’t miss Calgary’s first ever Indigi-Hauz Takeover at Calgary’s most iconic hotel, Fairmont Palliser! Experience the grandest of drag and energy with Indigi-Hauz’s five stunning Indigenous and 2-Spirit drag performers, co-hosted by Cedar T & Lodonna Cree on Friday, August 26. Grab your feather boas, wigs and eye lashes Calgary and watch as their energy fills the room! Show starts at 10 pm in Hawthorn Bar & Lounge.

Calgary Pride in the Park Kickoff
2022-08-27 12:00 - 21:00 | Central Memorial Park, 1221 2 St SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Join us for the Calgary Pride Kickoff at Central Memorial Park on Saturday, August 27! This free and accessible event starts at 12PM and will feature family-friendly performances and music, local vendors, and food trucks. At 7:30PM we will be screening ‘Kiki’ in the park, we encourage folks to bring their own chairs, blankets, snacks, and drinks for the screening.

Kevin Allen — Our Past Matters: Stories of Gay Calgary w/ Open Mic
2022-08-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Shelf Life Books, 1302 – 4th Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Join Shelf Life Books and Kevin Allen for a talk about his book Our Past Matters: Stories of Gay Calgary. Registration for audience attendance is recommended and appreciated!
The talk will be followed by an open mic, where audience members can share their stories of Gay Calgary or read poems or prose pieces (with a 6-8 minute time slot limit). If you identify as a part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and would like to participate, then please let us know at events@shelflifebooks.ca! You can also sign up before the event, space permitted.
Masks are voluntary, but appreciated!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Kevin Allen’s, Our Past Matters: Stories of Gay Calgary walks the reader through the back alleys and underground gathering spaces of the city’s early gay community. Meet the characters, martyrs and heroes who helped forge the LGBTQ2 human rights we have today. This entertaining and authoritative account of a Calgary few know is a major addition to the many-hued and complex tales of the city. He reveals: “We were here, and we always have been.”
“You are going to read about some amazing people, places, and times in these pages… There is no one better equipped than Kevin Allen to give us a tour.” – John Ibbitson, The Globe and Mail. Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Community Programming Finalist 2019. Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist 2020.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kevin is the Research Lead of the Calgary Gay History Project, a research collective working to uncover and preserve stories from Calgary’s LGBTQ2 past. The Project achieved national recognition twice at the Governor General’s History Awards, and its research has been covered in local and national media. Kevin was the inaugural Historian in Residence at Calgary’s New Central Library in November 2018, where he launched his bestselling book, Our Past Matters: Stories of Gay Calgary.
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"RAIN OF STARS" A REAL SHOW
2022-08-27 19:00 - 23:30, 2022-08-28 11:30 - 15:30 | Mikey’s on 12th, 918 12 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2R 0J4, Canada
Hola mi gente!! 🥰 “RAIN OF STARS” A REAL SHOW, Directly from Mexico an incredible Impersonators/Drag queen show will arrive to Canada this summer for Calgary Pride Week Celebration, Spanish and English singers characterization: Lady Gaga, Karol G, Monica Naranjo, Britney Spears, Cher, Nicky Minaj, Jenny Rivera.
Featuring: KATHERINE SPEARS, DENISSE VALENZUELA, Hosted by PACKO SANZ & MUSIC BY GUEST DJ
Come and join us for an amazing pride night on Saturday August 27th 7:30 PM-2:00 AM and Sunday Brunch August 28th 12:00PM-3:00 PM,
Advanced Tickets $20-40
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/rain-of-stars-a-real-show…
Reservations: 403-452-8060 Info: WhatsApp 825-994-0907
Venue: Mikey’s on 12 Ave SW

4th Annual Citywide Pride Service
2022-08-28 10:30 - 12:00 | Scarboro United Church, 134 Scarboro Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T3C 2H1, Canada
4th Annual Citywide Pride Service
Sunday, August 28, 10:30am MDT
In person at Scarboro United Church and live-streamed. Calgary’s Network of Affirming Faith Communities and Affirming Connections are hosting Citywide Pride IN PERSON for the first time since 2019. Join us for interfaith reflections from Affirming faith communities, music, special guests, and more!
Special guests include: Dakshima Dilipani Haputhanthri, a former lawyer from Sri Lanka, turned registered social worker and advocate residing in Calgary. And Rev. Dr. Bob Faris, the newly elected and first openly gay Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Canada!
With 20+ faith communities involved, this is sure to be a fantastic and meaningful event.
Everyone is welcome!

Alberta LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce Presents a YYC Pride Flea Market
2022-08-28 13:00 - 17:00 | 917 Centre Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 0C6, Canada, 917 Centre Ave NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 0C6, Canada
The Alberta LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first ever 🌈Calgary Pride Flea Market🌈 on Sunday, August 28th starting at 1pm. The purpose of this event is to showcase incredible local businesses, celebrate pride with music and a scheduled Drag Show performance, as well as connect the LGBTQ+ business community in Calgary.
This event is FREE to attend!
Join us at the Flea Market to shop local businesses🛍️, network with LGBTQ+ business owners and allies🤝, and enjoy an exciting drag performance 👑
🏞️The event will be August 28th, 2021, from 1:00pm – 5:00pm at the Bridgeland Riverside Community Park (otherwise known as Murdoch Park).

Ryan & Friends by StoryBook Theatre
2022-08-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Storybook Theatre, 375 Bermuda Dr NW, Calgary, AB, T3K 2J5, Canada
Join Ryan Maschke & Friends and get to know some of the vibrant emerging artists he gets the privilege to call his chosen family. Get ready for an exciting night of queer coded content and see something outside of the box in the vocal cabaret. With the help of some Storybook Theatre and BrownCow Collective alumni, kick your first weekend of PrideYYC with Ryan, some of Calgary’s hottest emerging queer vocalists and their fierce allies! Thank you to StoryBook Theatre for creating a second home to so many young people and a soft place to land for those returning artists it has fostered through the years.

TD Ramsay Patio Pride Party
2022-08-29 18:00 - 23:00 | Ol’ Beautiful Brewing Co., 1103 12 Street Southeast Calgary,, Calgary, Alberta, AB T2G 3H7, Canada
End of the Rainbow Foundation is hosting a post-vax party in support of
sponsoring LGBTQ+ Refugees to Canada and Calgary
at Ol Beautiful Brewing Co., on August 29, 2022
Attendees may direct their donations to the Calgary
Rainbow Railroad Station and also to the National
SOGIESC Refugee Fund, supporting LGBTQ+ refugees
in Calgary and now nationwide.

The Colours of Funny
2022-08-29 20:00 - 22:30 | Broken City, 613 11 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2R 0E1, Canada
The Colours of Funny is a comedy night showcasing comedians from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. A diverse lineup of comics with transgender comedian Cindy Rivers hosting, and queer, transgender comedian Veronica Gingles from Winnipeg headlining. Cindy has toured North America performing at clubs and festivals, while Veronica is on her first mini-tour. Veronica produces and hosts a popular bi-monthly show in Winnipeg called Queerly Beloved, and is planning to do an extensive tour of Canada over the next year.
This show is produced by “Comedy Monday Night” at Broken City, 613 11th Ave SW.
Doors open at 7, show at 8. Tickets are $15, available at the door.

TD Pride Block Party
2022-08-30 18:00 - 22:00 | Containr Site in Sunnyside, 1010 2 ave nw, Calgary, AB, Canada
TD is thrilled to bring back its FREE, ALL-AGES TD Pride Block Party on Tuesday, August 30th.
The event will feature food trucks, a beer garden, kid activities, music and live entertainment!
Together, we can work to help remove barriers and promote equality for all.

Introduction to Asexuality and Aromanticism
2022-08-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Calgary
Many people have heard about asexuality and aromanticism but the words are so new to the mainstream LGBTQ2IA+ community. What is it? What is it like to be asexual or aromantic? What’s the difference? What are the demi, grey, and autochoriso identities? How can I be a better ally and include them in my activism?
SAAA is hosting an introduction to Asexuality and Aromanticism and is hosting a question amnesty. All questions are welcome so don’t be embarrassed to come with all the queries you can’t ask your friends/kids/students/employees, etc.
Join us through Zoom, on Tuesday, August 30th at 8pm! If requested we can send the event link to you through email, just let us know at abacesandaros@gmail.com.
This event is open to everyone!

Pride Skate at The Olympic Oval
2022-08-31 18:00 - 19:30 | Olympic Oval, 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
Come Out, Come Skate, Wherever you are.
The Olympic Oval at the University of Calgary is hosting its very first PRIDE SKATE on Wednesday, August 31st, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. We are excited to be able to offer this skate as part of Calgary’s 2022 PRIDE week. Show your colours and show your pride on the Fastest Ice in the World™. We can’t wait to see you there!!!
Helmets Rule! Helmets are MANDATORY for all ages during public skating. Skaters who do not have their helmets can rent one from the Olympic Oval Skate Shop for $2.50. Protect your brain, skate smart!

Pride In Business 10 Year Anniversary Rooftop Bash presented by TD
2022-08-31 18:00 - 22:00 | Marriott Calgary Downtown, 110 9th ave se, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 5A6
Celebrate 10 years with us!
Kickstart your Calgary Pride Week celebrations with Pride In Business — we’re celebrating our 10th anniversary with a Rooftop Bash! Join us for some mixing, mingling, and networking on the beautiful rooftop patio of Calgary Marriott Downtown.
FEATURING
A great evening of networking amongst LGBTQ2S+ professionals, entrepreneurs, and small business owners
Performances by recording artist Amy Hef
Drag show by Beverly Freebush
Complimentary drink ticket included with your registration
Hors d’oeuvres
Cash bar
TICKETS
Limited capacity – we anticipate the event will sell out. Get tickets early to avoid missing out!
Advance: $20

Author Appearance: Tammy Plunkett, Beyond Pronouns: The Essential Guide for Parents of Trans Children at Owl's Nest Books and Pages on Kensington
2022-08-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Owl’s Nest Books, 815 49 Ave Sw, Calgary, Alberta, T2S 1G8
Join us for an author appearance with Tammy Plunkett, Beyond Pronouns: The Essential Guide for Parents of Trans Children. In her book, Tammy shares her candid experience learning to navigate her child’s transition and provides clear and practical advice to help parents do the same. She answers many frequently asked questions and offers gentle guidance through the first 100 days and beyond. Structured around key questions parents might have, she also uniquely addresses the need for parents to be supported so they can best care for their child. Parents are invited to bring their children and join the conversation, ask questions and share, in a safe and inclusive environment.
Owl’s Nest Books — Wednesday, August 31st, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Pages on Kensington — Thursday, September 1st, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Calgary ProPride
2022-09-01 17:30 - 20:30 | Calgary Central Library, 800 3 St SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 0E7, Canada
On September 1st, Pride at Work Canada will be in Calgary hosting an evening of networking and connecting with diversity, equity, and inclusion leaders, 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals, and job seekers in Calgary at the Calgary Public Library.
The evening’s festivities will include a panel discussion on how workplaces create a welcoming environment for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and emerging professionals and a non-alcoholic networking reception.
Join us in person or virtually. Register now at https://prideatwork.ca/event/propride-20220901/
When: Thursday, September 1, 2022, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM MDT (7:30 PM to 10:30 PM EDT)
Where: Calgary Public Library – Central Library – 800 3 St SE, Calgary, AB
Registration: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM MDT
Panel: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM MDT
Reception: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM MDT (non-alcoholic networking reception)
#PrideAtWorkCanada #PAWC #Networking #Event #Panel #Discussion #Diversity #Inclusion #LGBT #2SLGBTQIA #Calgary #Pride #ProPride2022

Hiking and Traveling with Pride
2022-09-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Memorial Park Library, 1221 2 Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2R 1N8, Canada
Ben Berg and Larry Welsman are an adventuresome couple. In 2021, to celebrate Ben’s turning 65, they hiked to 65 summits, walking 825 km’s in distance and gaining 73 km’s in elevation. By heading to the Yukon, they completed a project started years ago, to visit each and every Canadian province and territory. Ben’s talk will showcase some amazing images and video clips from the summit hikes, as well as from their trips to the Arctic. Free registration on the Calgary Public Library’s web site is required to attend.

Drag Bingo with Nearah Nuff
2022-09-01 19:00 - 21:00 | fringe coffee, 4628 Bowness Rd NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B 0B3, Canada
Nearah Nuff is Hot & Spicy, she will twirl, split, and kick her way into your hearts! You just can’t get e-Nuff of her!
In honour of Pride we are hosting our very first Drag Bingo Night!
Entrance includes two bingo cards!
We’ve partnered with some of our incredible neighbours to give you a chance to win 3 amazing prize sets. Thank you so much to Greenbriar Market and Refillery, Rising Tides, and Curvy Britches for the donations.
$1 from the sales of our Pride beers and special cocktail along with a portion of ticket sales will be going to Calgary Outlink Center for gender and sexual diversity to help support the LGBTQ2S+ community we love so much.
Can’t wait to see you all!

Pride Happy Hour at National on 17th
2022-09-02 15:00 - 18:00 | National on 17th, 550 17 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2S 0B1, Canada
To kick off Pride Week, WERK and Village Brewery will launch their collaboration Pride beer — Disco Tits Glitter Lime Lager — at National on 17th during Happy Hour. Pop-up Drag performances and a live DJ will keep patrons entertained while they sip on the delicious new brew. This is a free event, reservations can be made at: https://www.ntnl.ca/book-a-table

2Spirit Divas: Indigi-queens United
2022-09-02 16:00 - 22:00 | Marriott Calgary Downtown, 110 9th ave se, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 5A6
There are two opportunities to celebrate Pride on the Patio as part of Calgary Pride! 2Spirit Divas: Indigi-Queens United will be performing an amazing drag show on our ONEUP patio. Delicious food and drinks will be served and the evening will end with music by DJ Eddy. Suggested $10 minimum donation for the event, all funds raised will be donated to Calgary Outlink. There is limited capacity for this event. You must have a ticket.
Friday, September 2 – Doors open at 4pm (Queens at 6:30)
Saturday, September 3 – Doors open at 2pm (Queens at 4:00, DJ Eddy at 6:00)
Performances by 2Sprit Divas: Indigi-Queens:
• Argintina Hailey-Lawrence – @argie_2019
• ThanksJem – @thanksjem
• Delilah RoseGold – @delilah_rosegold
• Lola Chokecherry
Saturday evening finish the night with tunes by DJ Eddy @freelanceyyc

Otafest Presents: Big Gay Anime Night
2022-09-02 17:00 - 23:59 | Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, Canada
In support of CalgaryPride, Otafest presents: Big Gay Anime Night! Sept 2nd @ Globe Cinema.
We had so much fun last year, we’re doing it again! Join us for an evening of LGBTQ anime, cosplay contests, and a silent auction! And I hear there may even be a Corgie butt-bun or 2 for sale at the concession stand!
Stay tuned for the official schedule and announcement of the anime we’ll be showing!
Admission is free, but we are accepting donations with proceeds to CalgaryPride & Otafest!

Pride Ignite at The Palace Theatre
2022-09-02 21:00 - 2022-09-03 02:00 | The Palace Theatre, 219-8 ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 1B7, Canada
WERK presents their BIGGEST Pride event yet — IGNITE PRIDE! Hosted by Kendall Gender of Canada’s Drag Race, the event will feature international singing sensation, RÊVE, RuPaul’s Drag Race legend RAJA, Stephanie Prince and Kaos of Canada’s Drag Race, as well as local sensations Nearah Nuff, Addi Pose & Dayna Hart! Local DJ Joanna Magik will keep party-goers dancing all night long.

Pride Slam
2022-09-03 - 2022-09-04 | Deerfoot Athletic Park, 1503 Trans-Canada Hwy, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 4S7, Canada
This is our annual fun one-day tournament held Pride Weekend.
Players register online and are randomly placed on teams. This is a great way to meet new people and have fun. There are prizes for the winning team as well as other fun things through out the day. Make sure to be a part of this tournament, it sells out every year.

Pride Hike And Picnic With Apollo Outdoor Pursuits
2022-09-03 08:00 - 15:00 | Kananaskis Country
For our annual pride hike we have scheduled an all ages EASY hike. The destination will be confirmed closer to the date (as we check the weather regularly and pick our hike destination where the weather forecast is the best). As part of the hike we are organizing a “pot luck picnic lunch”. Participants are encouraged to bring one shareable food item in their back pack to share with others during the lunch break on our hike. Celebrate pride week in the great outdoors with us!
Apollo Outdoor Pursuits welcomes members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and their friends and family and allies to this event.
RSVP to ApolloOutdoorPursuits@shaw.ca

Canadian Rockies Gay Rodeo Associations Drag Up - Hoe Down - Sep 3 Big Four Building on Stampede Park.
2022-09-03 08:00 - 2022-09-04 01:00 | Big Four Building, Stampede Park, Calgary, Canada
CRGRA is proud to announce a two for one event at the Big Four Building on Saturday Sept 3. The Big Four is a very large building and so we decided to split it into two. We will be having Drag Shows (Drag Up) in one hall and Country and Western Music (Hoe Down) in the other hall. All for one admission price. Better yet purchase your tickets before Aug 27th at a discount. Come watch some of your favorite drag performs such as Justyne Tyme and Terri Stevens along with community singing stars Patrick Masse from Vancouver, Amy Bishop (Calgary) and the gay cowboy himself – Robert Adam. Warm up the evening with some line dance lessons on the Country side. Then wander over to watch some of the great drag entertainment, wander back for some country music and club music and then wander back, you get the idea. Check out www.crgra.com for further information!

Pride Brunch in support of Camp fYrefly
2022-09-03 10:30 - 13:00 | Westin Calgary: 320 4 Avenue SW, 320 4 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 2S6, Canada
The Pride Brunch tradition you know and love is back!
Guests will be treated to a spectacular brunch from the Westin, heartwarming speeches and performances from youth, drag performances and much more.
Don’t forget to treat your table to a bottle of champagne to help support the cause. Pre-order with your tickets and it will be chilled and waiting at your table! (Additional bottles can be purchased at the event.)
About Camp fYrefly
Centre for Sexuality is proud to host Camp fYrefly Southern Alberta, an educational, social, and personal learning retreat for 2SLGBTQ+ youth. Campers build lasting and meaningful connections and find a supportive community while taking part in workshops, games, activities, and enjoying the great outdoors!
Proceeds from the brunch are used to ensure that there is no cost barrier for any youth to attend camp.
Thank you to the Calgary Foundation for their generous sponsorship of this event, and thank you to Pacific Wine and Spirits for their champagne sponsorship.

Pride Drag Brunch at National on 8th Rooftop
2022-09-03 11:00 - 17:00 | National on 8th, #360, 240 8 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 2W3, Canada
WERK’s iconic Pride Drag Brunch reaches new heights as it heads to the National on 8th rooftop patio! Hosted by Lilith Fair with Jack Fowle on decks, the all-ages brunch will feature Kendall Gender & Stephanie Prince of Canada’s Drag Race, a stacked lineup of local and national performers, and of course, a spread of delicious brunch food and drinks.

Cold Garden Pride 2022
2022-09-03 13:30 - 16:30 | Cold Garden, 1100 11 St SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4T3, Canada
September 3, 2022 (1:30 pm – 4:30 pm MT) Join us at Cold Garden’s Patio for our first ever Pride Celebration! We are an inclusive brewery and we want to spread this message with our beautiful community in Inglewood and all of Calgary. We will kick things off with The Love Bullies followed by an amazing Drag show hosted by Nada Nuff and her beautiful Queens Farrah Nuff, Tangerine Dream and Birthday Girl. Come dance, cheer, listen and learn about Pride in Calgary. Family Friendly and free for everyone to attend.
With every Skittles Pride beer purchased we will be donating a dollar between two amazing organizations: Calgary Pride and Skipping Stones Foundation.
The Love Bullies – @lovebullies_band
Nada Nuff – @nada_nuff_
Farrah Nuff – @farrah_nuff_
Tangerine Dream – @tangerinedream._
Birthday Girl – @birthdaygirlyyc

Cold Garden Pride
2022-09-03 13:30 - 17:00 | Cold Garden, 1100 11 St SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4T3, Canada
Join us at Cold Garden’s Patio for our first ever Pride Celebration! We are an inclusive brewery and we want to spread this message with our beautiful community in Inglewood and all of Calgary. We will kick things off with The Love Bullies followed by an amazing Drag show hosted by Nada Nuff and her beautiful Queens and finish things off with The Love Bullies again. Come dance, cheer, listen and learn about Pride in Calgary. Family Friendly and free for everyone to attend.
