Calgary Pride

One Yellow Rabbit's High Performance Rodeo
2023-01-16 12:00 - 2023-02-05 00:00 (America/Edmonton) | Arts Commons, 205 8th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 0K9, Canada
For three wild weeks starting January 16 through February 5, One Yellow Rabbit’s High Performance Rodeo, Calgary’s International Festival of the Arts, is where the action is. It’s a chance to watch touring performances from across Canada, acclaimed international shows, and new and experimental work from artists here in Calgary. The programming is bold, cutting-edge, funny, frank, and full of heart. There’s theatre, dance, music, film, free lunchtime concerts, late-night cabarets, and so much more. Shows in the basement of the Calgary Tower, at the Royal Canadian Legion, in the +15’s, a wrestling ring, an elevator, in City Hall, Eau Claire Market, the Glenbow, Central Library, Big Secret Theatre, Lunchbox, DJD, and the Jack Singer Concert Hall.
The High Performance Rodeo takes over downtown Calgary in all shapes, sizes, and sounds – defying description and tantalizing the tastes of arts and culture lovers. Audiences brave the January cold or revel in the chinook heat-wave, comb over the festival guide, and come out to play. The High Performance Rodeo is about championing creativity, building community, celebrating diverse voices, and promoting self-expression in all forms. For 37 years, the festival has been a launching pad for local artists and a spotlight onto the world’s stage. It’s a unique experience that only happens here.
The programming is multi-faceted in its diversity; renowned for being rich with progressive, wild and powerfully inventive performances. Mesmerizing contemporary dance to thought-provoking performances designed to challenge the worldviews held by the audience, international theatre hits, emerging artists and productions, immersive sensory journies, modern Indigenous art and theatre, music and more, transform the cultural landscape of Calgary and leave lasting impressions that extend beyond the city borders.
For the full festival line-up and tickets, go to www.HPRodeo.ca

Be Gay, Do Crafts
2023-01-30 18:30 - 21:00 | STASH Needle Art lounge, 1237 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0S9, Canada
This is a casual crafts and hangout group focused on LGBTQ folks in Calgary. Bring a craft, meet new friends!

RE•POSE 2023
2023-02-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Alt Hotel Calgary East Village – 635 Confluence Way SE, 635 Confluence Way SE, Mohkinstsis (Calgary), Alberta, T2G 0G1, Canada
1. repose /rəˈpōz/: a state of eternal or heavenly rest.
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Dominant culture has conditioned us to believe that we can’t rest until the weekend, or until something like an elaborate (and pricey) vacation is planned.
We don’t agree. Practicing rest is as easy as accessing our breath; welcome to RE•POSE!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Join us at the inaugural launch of our artistic healing through arts event created by creatives, for reatives.✨😌
(HINT: We’re all creative beings!)
This uniquely designed 2-day event follows a speed-dating style format:
1. As a guest you’ll be greeted with a welcome gift created by Yellow “Maverick” Voodoo + ticket for 1 meal;
2. You’ll then be guided through to meet your assigned Rest Crew (5-10 guests);
3. Each Rest Crew will cycle through every Rest Activation with their Guide Angel; and
4. We will close our circle with a DJ set, cypher and open mic.
REST ROOMS:
1. re•ALIGN Room – Letter Writing activity (self-directed)
2. re•GROUP Room – Lunch and large group sharing, cypher and DJ set with MC Good Medicine
3. re•MOVE Room – Dance and movement activity led by Nicole Pemberton
4. re•STORE Room – Napping and guided meditation activity led by Kate Mak with Junction 9 Yoga and Stephen Bellaart with Radical Gentlemen Creative
5. re•VERB Room – Drumming activity led by Chris Maric with One Big Jam
6. re•WORD Room – Spoken Word activity led by Bethel Afework with Alcove Centre for the Arts
Doors: @6pm | Event: @6:30-9:30pm
We can’t wait to create, play and rest with you.
– The RE•POSE Team xo
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Huge hugs to all of our collaborators and sponsors for sharing their time, energy and gifts with us. ❤️
(Alt Hotel Calgary East Village • Bipan Magazine • BLKWTR Creative • Calgary Arts Development • JB Visualz • Lauréat Nkinzo • Safehouse • Showpass • Yellow Voodoo)
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If you have any questions or concerns about attending including financial support, please email us at welcome@therepose.ca 💌

Sip N Stitch & Queer beer
2023-02-22 18:30 - 22:00 | 1059 14 St SW, Calgary, AB T3C 3T5, 1059 14 St SW, Calgary, AB T3C 3T5, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
QueerBeer is a regular series of social events hosted by Queer Calgary, where the group visits new breweries. We will be meeting at Best of kin in Inglewood. Sip ‘n Stitch is a pilot program that aims to connect creative types in the community together. It will be held in conjunction with QueerBeer. You are encouraged to bring your stitching, knitting, or other small creative project over some drinks. These events are meant to be a safer place for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Transphobia, homophobia, and discrimination are not welcome. Please ask before taking pictures! Queer Calgary is a grassroots initiative that was started to fight queer isolation, and aims to build community within Calgary by hosting regular social events.

Now Whodunnit?, at the Calgary Fringe Festival Fringe U Showcase Weekend
2023-03-09 18:00 - 19:10 | The Grand, 608 1St SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 1M7, Canada
Now, Whodunnit! is an unscripted and participatory hour-long murder mystery flavoured with camp and circumstance! Join a cast of quirky characters who find themselves in the radius of a crime- as they all try to seem as innocent as possible, and puzzle out relationships, suspects and motives alike in this always-unique experience inspired by classics like Clue, and new favourites like Knives Out that celebrates the true crime genre- without the truth!
F Squared Improv is committed to creating respectful and professional spaces free from discrimination, producing and performing in quality productions that all audiences can enjoy. We provide valuable oppurtunites for improvisers at all intersections of identity to practice and perform, reflected by our cast featuring improvisers of all ages, identities, abilities, and levels of experience, and through our rehearsal and artist engagement practices, which emphasize inclusion, participation, and developing skills for every “stage” in life! Simply put, all are warmly invited to Come Play With Us!
This run of shows is hosted by Calgary Fringe as a part of its Fringe U Showcase Weekend, featuring the work of graduate artist students from the 2022 Fall session of the Fringe U Artist Self-Producing Workshop Intensive; and through the support of Calgary Fringe organization, we are able to offer accessible options to welcome everyone to enjoy our show: Livestreaming ticket options are available at the point of purchase, as well as Pay What You Can tickets making it easy to enjoy your night out- or in with F Squared Improv’s Now, Whodunnit!

Stonewall Recovery Centre's First Annual Bricks and Mortar Gala
2023-03-10 19:00 - 23:00 | Westin Calgary: 320 4 Avenue SW, 320 4 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 2S6, Canada
Canada’s First 2SLGBTQ+ Addiction Treatment Facility
Show your support for Stonewall Recovery at our inaugural Bricks and Mortar Gala, an event featuring some of the best Queer artists and performers, along with some very unique styles.
Featuring headliner Kendall Gender

Queer Spring Market
2023-03-12 13:00 - 17:00 | 116 7 ave SE, 116 7 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Lavender Club is holding their 4th Queer market, this time to hopefully coax spring out. There will be over 30 vendors, including Hemlock Tattoo who will be selling market exclusive tattoo flash, and a table where free HIV self testing kills wil be available.

Pride & Queer Trivia Night
2023-03-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Two Rivers Distillery, 453 42 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y3, Canada
Join for a night of fun and celebration as the Alberta LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce teams up with Two Rivers Distillery to bring you a Pride Trivia night!
Test your knowledge of LGBTQ+ history, pop culture, and current events while enjoying delicious cocktails from Two Rivers Distillery. You’ll have the chance to win amazing prizes, including a distillery tour and tasting for 4 to the winner. Enjoy an amazing half-time show performance from the one and only, Megan $Muves!
Show your pride and connect with other LGBTQ+ folks and allies in a safe and welcoming environment. This event is open to everyone – whether you’re a trivia buff, a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, or an ally looking to show your support. So gather your friends and join us for a night of fun, laughter, and learning.

Calgary Panel and Reception: Uncovering at Work [hybrid – EN]
2023-04-06 17:30 - 20:30 | Norton Rose Fulbright, 400 3 Avenue SW, Suite 3700, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 4H2, Canada
How much of yourself do you feel like you can bring to work? This is a question many 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals and job seekers ask themselves. Join Pride at Work Canada for an evening of networking and connecting with diversity, equity, and inclusion leaders, 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals, and job seekers in Calgary at Norton Rose Fulbright. The evening’s festivities will include a panel discussion on the challenges around ‘uncovering’ at work followed by a lively networking reception.
Registration: 5:30 PM – 6 PM MDT
Presentation: 6 PM – 7:30 PM MDT (livestream – 8 PM – 9:30 PM EDT)
Reception: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location:
Norton Rose Fulbright
400 3 Ave SW, Suite 3700 – Calgary, AB
The event will include a livestream option. When registering please indicate if you intend to come in person as there will be a limited number of in-person availability.
Learning Objectives:
– What uncovering means in workplaces
– Experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and job seekers that lead to covering
– Best practices to support employees and job seekers being able to uncover
Audience:
– 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals and job seekers
– Employee Resource Group members
– Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professionals
COVID-19:
– All existing provincial and local regulations will be followed, including mandates that may require individuals to wear a mask (In Person)
Accessibility:
– Norton Rose Fulbright’s Calgary Office – Accessibility (In Person)
– Live captioning provided by 3Play Canada (Virtual)
If you have any additional accessibility requests please email info@prideatwork.ca with requests by March 24, 2023.
For in-person access, please register here (limited capacity): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/calgary-panel-reception-uncovering-at-work-tickets-494218379477
For on-line access, please register here: https://prideatwork.ca/event/panel-20230406/

Apollo Pickleball Open House & Play for Western Cup: LEARN TO PLAY!
2023-04-08 11:30 - 14:00 | Le Roi Daniels School, 47 Fyffe Rd SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2H 1B9, Canada
The Western Cup family is expanding, and we’d like to invite you to join us in the fun! If you’ve been looking for a brand new, exciting, inclusive, and accessible sport to pick up, now’s your chance: that sport is Pickleball!
Join us at Le Roi Daniels School (47 Fyffe Rd SE, Calgary, AB T2H 1B9) for an Apollo Pickleball Open House & Play on April 8 from 11:30 am—2:00pm. All are welcome!
Three courts will be dedicated to beginners and new/nervous players! If you’re new – you belong with us. For brand new players, mentors Reinette & Elmar Otte will be on one court to introduce brand new players to some basics and get them playing.
Two courts will be for people who are new to the game and nervous about joining open play. On the other three courts, people will be in the game, open play style. It’s the perfect way to meet new people and come together in a very social sport. Put on your court shoes and gym attire and come to a fun afternoon before the Western Cup evening festivities begin.
A brand-new organization under the Apollo umbrella that started up in 2023, Apollo Pickleball is passionate about fostering safe spaces for the 2SLGBTQ+ community and creating resilient and healthy communities that embrace movement, play, inclusivity, and kindness.
To play or learn the basics, the cost is $15/person, paid in advance by interac e-transfer to apollopickleball@gmail.com To confirm your spot, full payment must be received within 48-hours of signing up.
SIGN-UP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45AAAC2DA7F8C16-pickleball4
22 spots maximum. No refunds within 48 hours of the event please. We have paddles that brand new players can borrow and please wear gym attire, and decent court shoes if you have them.
Apollo’s multi-sport festival, Western Cup, will see over 1,300 attendees and athletes from across North America compete in a range of sport tournaments including volleyball, bowling, curling, dodgeball, hockey, and cross-country skiing. Soon Pickleball will join Western Cup more formally! Learn more about Western Cup (https://www.westerncup.com/about).
No refunds with 48-hours of play time. All refunds prior to 48 hours are subject to a $2 admin fee. In the event of emergency, we try very hard to fill your spot and refund you minus the admin fee.

Apollo Pickleball Open Play, Newer Players Welcome
2023-04-23 11:30 - 13:30 | Le Roi Daniels School, 47 Fyffe Rd SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2H 1B9, Canada
Join Apollo Pickleball for a community and FUN-FIRST playtime! Apollo Pickleball is a volunteer-operated, non-profit organization serving the 2SLGBTQI+ community and its allies (regardless of sexual orientation). Bring a friend or alone!
This is our biggest event yet! We’ll have space for 30 PROUD players as we take on all 6 courts at our favourite school gym: Le Roi Daniels in SE Calgary. Even better, we’ve scored FIVE timeslots over a 6 week period! Those players willing to commit to all 5 slots up front are being rewarded with a package price of just $50!
Those who are uncertain can choose to opt for a waitlist space only. Waitlisted players will be offered a spot no sooner than 14 days before the event and will pay the higher rate of $12 per session. (Payment will be due immediately upon sign up).
WHEN: April 23 & 30/May 7 & 28/June 4 (11:30am-1:30pm)
COST: $50 for 10 hours of play (Package price); $12for 2 hours of play (individually; as available)
Payment to be made by etransfer to: ApolloPickleball@gmail.com PLEASE NOTE: Payment is due WITHIN 48 HOURS OF SIGNUP or you’ll be moved to the bottom of the waitlist. There will be no cancellations or refunds for this event. In the event that you aren’t able to attend a session, we’ll do our best to fill that spot from the waitlist. If the spot is filled, 50% of your session fee will be credited to your account. The waitlisted player who accepts the vacated position will pay just $10.
Play details:
To come to open play, we expect that you’ve played at least 5 games and know the rules. Open play is novice-friendly but not for brand new players. Coaching is not provided during open-play.
If instruction is preferred, keep your eye out for one of our highly anticipated; Novice Nights!
Our goal is to ensure you get to play close to your own skill-level; while stretching yourself to improve every time. We will have 1-2 court for newer players (if required), but will be encouraging you to dip your toe into the sea of open play!
We do switch partners with each game so be prepared to meet new people and make new friends!
The most important quality for players is to be accepting – not only of diversity but also of other players skill levels. Please note that overly competitive, non-novice-friendly behaviour won’t work for this community.
We have paddles you can borrow but HIGHLY ENCOURAGE decent court shoes to prevent injury as well as protective eyewear.
WE’LL BE PROUD TO WELCOME YOU TO OUR COURTS!!

Pride In Art by Pride in Business
2023-05-26 18:00 - 22:00 | 500 Centre Street South 54th Floor Calgary, AB T2G 0E3, 500 Centre Street South 54th Floor, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0E3, Canada
Enjoy an evening of queer art and networking on the spectacular 54th Floor of The Bow Building
Join us on May 26th for an evening of networking while meeting some of Calgary’s queer artists and viewing their latest works, all while taking in the views from the exclusive 54th Floor of The Bow.
FEATURING
– An exhibition of works from local queer artists.
– A great evening of networking amongst professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and artists
– Hors d’oeuvres
– Cash bar
TICKETS
– Advance Purchase: $28
– Door: $40 (based on availability – not guaranteed)
Limited capacity – we anticipate a sell out. Get advance tickets early & don’t miss out!

Summer On 17th
2023-06-21 - 2023-09-24 | Tomkins Park, 17th Ave SW & 8th Street SW, Calgary, AL, T2R 1K1
Back by popular demand, Summer On 17th is returning for its sophomore season along with all of your favourite events! From movies in the park to live bands, theatrical performances and fitness classes, the 17th Ave Business Improvement Area is pulling out all the stops to ensure this summer is epic. Along with last year’s crowd favourites, there’s also tons of exciting new editions for 2023, so clear your calendars, because your summer plans are officially set!

Going All the Way
2023-08-05 14:00 - 15:00 | The Lantern Community Church, 1401 10 ave se, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0X1, Canada
Going All the Way is a 1-hour theatre performance that follows best friends Avery and Beatrice (played by Ty Wesley and Loreto Espinoza, respectively). They have spent their whole university degree creating off-the-wall performances, but their final project is outside everyone’s comfort zone: teaching sex-ed to middle schoolers through puppetry. The show takes a turn for the bizarre when years of resentment and confusion bubble up, leaving the two of them hashing out their issues with sex, love, and identity in front of an increasingly restless audience.
This provocative, original work premiered last November in Victoria, BC and is created and directed by Hannah Mariko Bell and written by Sophie Underwood and Kiley Verbowski. The vibrant and unforgettable world of Going All the Way is realized through the work of SKAM’s creative team and crew, including Stage Manager Megan Farrel. The puppets featured in the play were designed by Hannah Mariko Bell, with Puppet and other Props Construction by Christian Tervo, assisted by Sasha Lazin and Faith Robinson. The complete design team includes Lynnéa Chan (Costume Design), Miriam Dumitra (Lighting Design & Sound Design), and Logan Swain (Set Design).
