Holi-GAY Weekends Compulsory November's Holiday
2024-11-09 20:30 - 23:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Attic Bar & Stage, 1413 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0T4
Calgary’s hottest drag show is Holi-GAY Weekends!
Every long weekend, drag kings Noble Oney and Osmo Cis are back with an all-new, all-queer show that answers the question, “WHAT?!”
Don’t be thrown off when you’re greeted at the door by a drag king that looks like Hulk Hogan. You’re in the right place. And anyone can get in – there’s no password. All we ask is that you leave your heteronormativity at the door – this one’s for the girls, the goths, and the gays.
This Show Has Everything
Drag kings
Burlesque
Hand-pulled vegan pasta
Flutists
Cops on roller blades
Anti-capitalist sentiment
Gender neutral bathrooms
Buff Easter bunny
Cowboy Santa
Roulette duets
… and other gay stuff you’ll find yourself obsessively thinking about weeks later.
And you’ll have your very own When Harry Met Sally moment with our IRL Tinder profiles speed dating game.
A Note on Pricing
Tickets are $15 in advance, or $20 at the door. However, this is merely a suggestion! Because the kingdom of capitalism is alive and well and crushing, we always offer a Community Pay What You Can (PWYC) option.
To do that, just reserve your spot for free under PWYC and put whatever amount feels fair and do-able for you in the bucket at the door.
About the Venue
Located at The Attic Bar and Stage on the second floor above Vegan Street, in the heart of historic Inglewood (formerly Lolita’s Lounge – home to Carly’s Angels, Calgary’s longest-running drag show).
Plant-based comfort food downstairs, stone-fired pizza and hand-pulled pasta upstairs – plus curated cocktails and local beer. The Attic is the only fully plant-based pizza bar in town that will genuinely fool any carnivore – and don’t forget their MANY non-alcoholic and gluten-free options.
Unfortunately, The Attic is accessible only by stairs. Free street parking is available after 6pm.
Gender neutral bathrooms available on both floors.
Land Acknowledgement
In the spirit of our commitment to reconciliation, it’s critical that we start by echoing the names of the nations whose homes we inhabit. We reside on the home of the unceded territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy, which is comprised of the the Piikani, the Siksika, and the Kainai, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda, Tsuut’ina nations, and the Otipemisiwak Métis government. We honour Mohkínstsis and all nations who are the first caretakers of this revered land.
We have an obligation to continuously reflect on and take action to repair the damage and harm enacted upon Indigenous communities. Our cast will address and take action on at least one item from (and amplify the work being done on) the 94 the calls to action each time we host an event. It is our hope to bring awareness to our audience and inspire you to take action as well.

Chai & Discussion
2024-11-17 16:00 - 19:00 | CommunityWise Resource Centre, 223 12th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2R 0G9, Canada
Join us for a warm evening of chai, samosas, and meaningful conversation about well-being in queer spaces. Mental health practitioners from Punjabi Community Health Services (PCHS) will share helpful coping strategies and insights on navigating challenges in the queer community. Whether you’re coming for the chai, the connection, or both—there’s room for everyone at our table! This event is open to all queers, no need to be South Asian, just a lover of good chai and dialogue.
Proudly in collaboration with PCHS and Calgary Outlink.

Cocksure
2024-11-20 19:30 - 21:30 | The Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3C 3P5, Canada
The Knight has been summoned to the king’s court, eager to receive accolades and probably an award for his many fantastic achievements. Throughout his time in the court, his bravado begins to slip, and a devastating and emasculating secret is exposed. Inspired by medieval poems like The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer and performed in drag, COCKSURE uses comedy to explore queerness and masculinity.
This show is part of the Common Ground Festival.

Garden-grown Remedies: Medicine Making Workshop
2024-11-24 13:00 - 16:30 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1, Canada
This hands-on workshop will teach you about the medicinal properties of common plants, best practices for preparing plants for medicinal purposes and guide you through making three kinds of herbal remedies for you to take home.

Taylor’s Version at The Confluence
2024-11-30 18:00 - 22:00 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1, Canada
Perfectly timed between the Toronto and Vancouver shows, this is the ultimate event for Calgary Swifties wanting to meet fellow fans and celebrate The Eras Tour finally making it to Canada. Make and trade friendship bracelets, compete in Taylor Swift trivia, and conclude the evening with a dance party!
Tickets will include admission to the cultural centre, a selection of handmade Taylor Swift-inspired merch will also be for sale via our event sponsor Pawsitive Vibes Custom Crafts, and a entire night of Taylor Swift fun!

Wool & Warmth
2024-12-04 18:30 - 19:30 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1, Canada
Calling all knitters, crocheters and crafters, Wool & Warmth is back! Bring your current crafting project and cozy up with us at The Confluence for an evening of handicrafts and conversation as the year winds to close. Connect with your community over a glass of wine and some laughs and take a stroll around the cultural centre with included after-hours admission!
Tickets include complimentary light refreshments and cultural centre admisison. Additional beverages, snacks and alcohol available for purchase.
Must be 18 years or older to attend.

Toddler Time
2024-12-06 11:00 - 2024-12-20 12:00 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1, Canada
Bundle up in your warmest jackets with your Toddlers and join our weekly Toddler Time program on most Friday’s starting at 11 am (register in advance to confirm you get updates on our programs)! Kids between the ages 0-5; can enjoy story time, crafts, colouring, and more to keep youngsters entertained during your visit.

Film Screening in the Burnswest Theatre- Gremlins
2024-12-07 18:30 - 20:30 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1, Canada
The Burnswest Theatre at The Confluence is a cozy indie theatre perfect for a fun day out with the family or date night with a special someone. With film screenings of cult classics, family favourites and hidden gems happening every month, check back regularly to see what’s playing! Tickets are $12 and include a small popcorn and admission to The Confluence Cultural Centre. GREMLINS (PG)- A young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town.

Youth Singers of Calgary - Santa’s Holiday Sleigh list
2024-12-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Avenue NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1M4, Canada
Ready for the Ultimate Holiday Treat?
Hey Calgary, need the perfect way to dive into the holidays? Look no more! Come to “Santa’s Holiday Sleigh List”, the talk of the town! It’s a must-see at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on December 8th!
Our Youth Singers of Calgary will wow you, no doubt about it. With world-class instructors at the helm, the show’s gonna be a smash hit! Want a night of safe, empowering, top-tier performances? You got it! So what are you waiting for? Grab your tickets on Ticketmaster today!

We Sing! Yule Sing!
2024-12-15 14:30 - 16:00 | Scarboro United Church, 134 Scarboro Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T3C 2H1, Canada
Join Calgary Men’s Chorus for We Sing! Yule Sing!
A festive celebration filled with holiday cheer, this lively winter concert features a mix of sing-along favourites and fresh, fun takes on some classics. From timeless carols to playful new arrangements, it’s the perfect way to embrace the spirit of the season with friends and family! Wall of Wine Raffle and Refreshments after the show!
Tickets are only $5 plus a pay-what-you-can donation (suggested donation of $10/ticket).

Holiday Trivia
2024-12-20 18:30 - 20:00 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1, Canada
Do you love chestnuts roasting by the fire? Do you know the difference between Roman and Christian influences on Christmas traditions? Test your knowledge on all things holly and jolly and take on this merry twist on trivia!
From traditions to holiday movies, rejoice with holiday trivia from different cultures while spreading cheer and joy through three fast-paced rounds of trivia, including The Confluence’s signature Fact or Fiction challenge.
The bar will be open throughout the night for drink and snack service so you can eat, drink and trivia to your heart’s content!
Celebrate the holidays with us at our last trivia night of 2024! Register your team for just $25 today!

Film Screening in the Burnswest Theatre-White Christmas
2024-12-22 14:00 - 16:00 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1, Canada
The Burnswest Theatre at The Confluence is a cozy indie theatre perfect for a fun day out with the family or date night with a special someone. With film screenings of cult classics, family favourites and hidden gems happening every month, check back regularly to see what’s playing! Tickets are $12 and include a small popcorn and admission to The Confluence Cultural Centre. Film Screening in the Burnswest Theatre-White Christmas-A successful song-and-dance duo team up with their sister act to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general.

Beatlejuice
2025-01-07 19:30 - 2025-01-12 19:30 | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Avenue NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1M4, Canada
He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to your city.
It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, BEETLEJUICE is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!

Toddler Time
2025-01-10 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Beading Workshop
2025-01-19 10:00 - 17:00 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1, Canada
In this beginner’s workshop, Métis artisan Janis Laboucane will share the history and significance of Métis beading where you’ll learn to follow a traditional flower pattern for your own beading project. All materials are supplied and yours to take home if you don’t finish the flower during the workshop.
Bring your own lunch with you or add Spolumbo’s lunch to your ticket purchase for an additional $17 and we’ll deliver it day-of.
About the Instructor
Janis Laboucane is a Métis artisan from Fishing Lake Métis Settlement skilled in beading, drawing, painting, quilling and tufting. Janis is a gifted instructor with extensive experience facilitating programs and teaching native and traditional arts.

Hot Dogs & Hot Takes on History: How the Whisky Trade Came and Went at Mohkinstsis
2025-01-23 18:30 - 20:30 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1, Canada
Debunk and debate local histories at Hot Dogs & Hot Takes on History! Every month, a historian or specialized expert will share their research and offer new perspectives on the history we think we know.
Every Hot Dogs & Hot Takes event kicks off with a short presentation on a historical topic by the guest speaker, followed by an interview facilitated by The Confluence President Jennifer Thompson, and an open discussion where you can offer your knowledge and questions about the evening’s topic.
What’s a hot take without a hot snack to go with it? Fuel the evening with hot dogs and a gourmet hot dog topping bar. Hot dogs are $8 each—sea salt chips included!

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
