Calgary

Hopping gay club featuring weekly events, including karaoke, burlesque & variety shows, with DJs.

Twisted Element

Laid-back haunt for drinks, pub grub & entertainment ranging from local bands to video-game events.

Dickens Pub

Texas Lounge is a bar in Calgary. Located at Entrance in Parking lot behind Model Milk, 308b 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2V1, Canada.

Texas Lounge

Low-key watering hole offering casual bar fare, sports on TV & occasional live music, plus a patio.

Ship & Anchor

The Attic Bar & Stage is a bar in Calgary. Located at 1413 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0T4, Canada.

The Attic Bar & Stage

Bridgeland Distillery is a venue in Calgary. Located at 77 Edmonton Trl, Calgary, AB T2E 8M8, Canada.

Bridgeland Distillery

Body by Chai Fine Lingerie Inc. is a shop in Calgary. Located at 718 17 Ave SW 7 Floor 2, Calgary, AB T2S 0B7, Canada.

Body by Chai Fine Lingerie Inc.

Owl's Nest Books is a shop in Calgary. Located at 815a 49 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1G8, Canada.

Owl's Nest Books

KNetic Men is a bar in Calgary. Located at 4116 64 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2C 2B3, Canada.

KNetic Men

Rebel X is a venue in Calgary. Located at 1054 1 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 0B8, Canada.

Rebel X

BENJ Salon by Arabella is a venue in Calgary. Located at 1701 11 St SE #2B, Calgary, AB T2G 3G1, Canada.

BENJ Salon by Arabella

Goliath's Gay Sauna is a sauna and bathhouse in Calgary. Located at Entrance in parking lot behind model milk Stairs down under Texas Lounge Sign, 308b 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2V1, Canada.

Goliath's Gay Sauna

Casino hotel offering casual quarters, plus an indoor pool, a water park & restaurants.

Deerfoot Inn & Casino

Black-owned, LGBTQ+ artist-run online shop based in Calgary, AB. Specializes in queer and quirky greeting cards, enamel pins, pronoun pins, keychains, mugs, stickers, and stationery. All items are carefully crafted with love and understanding from being part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Products celebrate and affirm LGBTQ+ lives and relationships in meaningful ways.

Little Rainbow Paper Co

Calgary's LGBTQ+ community is primarily centered around the Beltline neighborhood, particularly along 17th Avenue SW. The city hosts Calgary Pride annually and has a growing queer scene with venues like Twisted Element, The Backlot, and Goliath's. Despite being in traditionally conservative Alberta, Calgary has developed a more progressive LGBTQ+ community with various support organizations, queer-friendly businesses, and cultural events that celebrate diversity.

Inclusive STI testing event for individuals aged 14+ of any gender identity or sexual orientation.

Centre for Sexuality

All Identities STI Testing - April 13, 2026

An STI testing event offering services to individuals aged 14 and above of any gender identity or sexual orientation. The event provides a welcoming, inclusive, and non-judgmental environment. It is scheduled for April 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM MST. Participants can find more information and make appointments through the program page.

All Identities STI Testing

Join Prime Timers Calgary for an evening of dinner and billiards at Mr. Schnapps Pub & Grill. The event is scheduled for April 13, 2026, from 17:00 to 21:00. Enjoy socializing and playing billiards in a friendly environment. For more details, visit the organizer's website or contact via email.

Mr. Schnapps Pub & Grill

Dinner & Billiards – Prime Timers Calgary

Prime Timers Calgary

An online session on building multi-agent systems using MCP & A2A protocols.

Beyond Vibe Coding: Building Multi-Agent Systems with MCP & A2A

Serverless Toronto

A metal concert featuring UADA, Mortiis, Rome, and Wraith Knight.

Dickens

UADA Live in Calgary

A metal concert featuring Mortiis, Rome, and Wraith Knight, starting at 6:00 PM.

UADA

ConcertWorks

Join us tonight (and every Monday's night) at 7pm for the weekly coziest and most creative time and immerse in warm welcome of the local queer community! Whether you want to doodle, draw, paint, crochet, bead, or simply just vibe with the convos, you are always welcomed here! Just bring your own project (or any hot spilling tea🔥🍵) as this is your safe space to cozy up after a cold day 🧣✨🏳️‍🌈

Queer Arts and Crafts

Queer Calgary

A karaoke night with drink specials hosted by Karla.

Networking event for professionals and entrepreneurs in Madrid.

Rooftop Radisson RED Atocha

Business Networking | PNM April 🌇Rooftop Radisson RED Atocha

Professionals & Entrepreneurs Network Madrid

Join the Queer Arts and Crafts Night with Queer Calgary at Sunalta on April 13, 2026, from 19:00 to 21:00. This event offers a creative space for queer individuals to gather, craft, and connect. Participants are encouraged to bring their own craft supplies and enjoy an evening of artistic expression and community building.

Sunalta Community Hub

Queer Arts and Crafts Night with Queer Calgary - Sunalta

A community art and craft event where LGBTQ+ people can relax, socialize, and create together.

Join the Calgary Outlink's Inside Out youth program for ages 13-18 on April 14, 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00 at The Rainbow Room, Calgary. This in-person event offers a fun, affirming space for 2SLGBTQ+ youth and allies to engage in arts and crafts, specifically painting clay pots to take home and plant. No registration is required, and the event encourages friendly connection and support among youth. Facilitated by trained volunteers, the session promotes creativity and community.

The Rainbow Room (750 11 St SW)

Inside Out (Youth 13-18, in-person) – Clay Pot-Painting!

Calgary Outlink

A community group for older adults 50+ who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community to connect for friendly conversation in a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment.

Virtual (Online)

Teatime with Dorothy (Online)

An online social group for LGBTQ+ adults aged 50 and over to enjoy friendly conversations in a safe and welcoming space.

Another edition of the talent showcase presented by The Cabaret Company.

They Got Talent

An online event discussing strategies to overcome feelings of being stuck.

Why You Can’t Think Your Way Out of Feeling Stuck

Burlington NLP & Personal Change Group

Crafting, creating, and having fun together.

Queer Arts & Crafts

A weekly LGBTQ+ community event for making art, crafts, and socializing.

Soul at the Attic Season II

Karaoke with host Karla. Doors open at 3:00 PM, karaoke starts at 8:00 PM. Drink specials all day.

Tuesday Karaoke

Karla

A karaoke night hosted by Karla with drink specials at The Texas Lounge.

Join us for a creative and inspiring event at SHED. Engage with local artists and enjoy a day of artistic expression.

SHED

Celebrate Vaisakhi with cultural performances and activities presented by Rang De Pride.

1248 Livingston Way NE

Vaisakhi Mela Presented by Rang De Pride

Rang De Pride

An event offering rapid HIV and STI testing for gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM), including trans women, at the Centre for Sexuality in Calgary. The testing session is scheduled for April 15, 2026, from 15:30 to 19:30 MST. The event is in partnership with Alberta Health Services’ Calgary STI Clinic and aims to provide accessible sexual health services.

STI Testing For Men Who Have Sex With Men

An event offering rapid HIV and STI testing for gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) in Calgary. The event includes testing for common sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis A, B, & C, and HIV. Services are provided by the Safeworks Outreach Program in collaboration with the Centre for Sexuality, including same-day testing with results in about one minute, treatment for some STBBIs, vaccines, free condoms and lube, and information on PrEP. The event is scheduled for April 15, 2026, from 15:30 to 19:00 at the Centre for Sexuality, 700–1509 Centre Street South, Calgary.

STI Testing

Non-crisis peer support and resource line for 2SLGBTQ+ community members in Calgary. You can call about anything you’re looking for support with, including identity, relationships, coming out, transitioning, community, resources, and more!

Phone

You Matter Peer Support and Resource Line

A non-crisis peer support and resource helpline for 2SLGBTQ+ community members in Calgary accessible by phone, text, or online chat.

Weekly Wednesday evening run at Eau Claire Plaza.

Eau Claire

Wednesday Run

Calgary Frontrunners

A community event celebrating Black Pride with activities, performances, and networking opportunities.

Black Pride YYC Headquarters

Black Pride Community Gathering

Black Pride YYC

Join us for Lavender Teatime, a monthly in-person peer support group hosted by Calgary Outlink. This event provides a welcoming space for individuals who identify with or are informed by experiences of queer womanhood, including trans, non-binary, and cis folks. Participants are encouraged to bring their own craft, artwork, or projects to work on in the company of others. The evening will also feature coloring sheets and supplies. The event aims to foster casual connection and community, celebrating diversity and providing support in a relaxed environment.

Room 106

Lavender Teatime (In-person) – Colouring & Bring Your Own Craft Night!

A peer support group providing a supportive social space for queer women, including trans, non-binary, and cis folks.

A night with Forbidden Dimension, Caveman and the Banshee, and Iron Tusk.

Forbidden Dimension Live

A monthly gathering for the LGBTQ community to connect and share experiences.

Queer Calgary Monthly Meetup

Join us for an evening of networking and discussions on the latest in technology and innovation.

Tech Meetup Calgary

Calgary Tech Community

Join the Poetry Lovers' Meetup and Open Mic event on April 15, 2026, starting at 19:30. Share your poetry, enjoy performances, and connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts. The event offers an open mic session for participants to showcase their work.

Poetry Lovers' Meetup / Open Mic 📚🍻

Art Lovers, Artists & Creative People Of Madrid

Karaoke night with host Karla. Doors open at 3:00 PM with drink specials all day. Karaoke starts at 8:00 PM.

A karaoke night hosted by Karla at The Texas Lounge.

A family-friendly online storytime program encouraging children to explore gender diversity, led by local drag performers, in partnership with Calgary Public Library.

Reading with Royalty

An event offering rapid HIV and STI testing for gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM). The testing includes chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis A, B, & C, and HIV, with results available in about one minute. The event also provides treatment for some STBBIs, free condoms and lube, and information on PrEP. It is organized by the Centre for Sexuality and takes place at 700–1509 Centre Street South, Calgary, Alberta, on April 16, 2026, from 15:30 to 19:00.

Join the Third Thursday Climate Social Drinks event for an evening of networking and discussion focused on climate issues. The event is scheduled for April 16, 2026, from 17:00 to 19:00. Further details about the location and host are not provided.

Civic Tavern

Third Thursday Climate Social Drinks

A non-crisis peer support and resource line for 2SLGBTQ+ community members in Calgary available by phone, text, or online chat.

An event titled 'Grabba Java (Downtown)' scheduled for April 16, 2026, from 18:00 to 19:30. The event details are limited, but it appears to be associated with Calgary Outlink and takes place at their downtown location in Calgary, Alberta.

Element Café

Grabba Java (Downtown)

A casual social gathering at a café for members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community to connect and share in a safe space.

Online session on building emotional resilience.

🔥 Emotional Resilience: How to Stay Grounded When Life Tests You

London Personal Development Group

A metal night featuring Lycanthro, The Astral Prophets, and Red Cain.

Lycanthro & Friends

A live jazz performance featuring NYC-based vocalist Kieran Brown, with musicians Jon McCaslin on drums, Chris Tauchner on piano, and Jeff Gammon on bass. The event celebrates Brown's debut album 'Loving You' and offers an intimate setting to enjoy world-class jazz, improvisation, and soulful music. The concert is part of the Jazz at The Attic Season II series, curated by Scott Morin, and takes place at The Attic Bar & Stage in Calgary.

Kieran Brown Quartet

It's time for U to B the DJ every Friday. The bar opens at 2:00 pm. No cover, 18+ only, drink specials.

Free Jukebox Friday

A weekly event where you can DJ and enjoy drink specials at a bar with no cover charge.

A non-crisis peer support and resource helpline for 2SLGBTQ+ community members in Calgary available by phone, text, or online chat.

A free community workshop on April 17, 2026, from 17:00 to 20:30 at the Centre for Newcomers, 565 36 St NE #125, Calgary. Organized by Calgary Climate Hub in collaboration with the Centre for Newcomers and SewProudYYC, the event explores the intersection of queer justice and climate justice through art. Participants will create individual fabric pieces decorated at crafting stations, incorporating discussions on climate policy and mutual aid, which will then be sewn together into a collective community mosaic quilt. The workshop aims to raise awareness of the disproportionate impacts of climate change on 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and promote collective action. No prior crafting experience is needed, and refreshments are provided.

Centre For Newcomers

Queer Climate Justice: Community Mosaic Quilt Making Workshop

Join Queer Calgary for an evening of board games, laughter, and fun! The event welcomes everyone, whether you're new to gaming or an experienced board game enthusiast. It will be held at Sentry Box Games in Calgary, Alberta.

The Sentry Box

Queer Boardgame Night with Queer Calgary

A community event where people can play board games and have fun together.

Beginner swim lanes session at MNP Community & Sport Centre.

MNP Community & Sport Centre

Swim Practice at MNP Community & Sport Centre

Different Strokes Calgary

An English and Spanish language exchange event hosted at Terraza Collins in Madrid, taking place on April 17, 2026, from 18:00 to 20:30 CEST. Participants will engage in alternating 15-minute language practice sessions, with separate groups for English and Spanish speakers. The event requires a minimum consumption of three drinks per person and involves organized seating prioritizing native English speakers. Attendees are encouraged to confirm their participation and arrive early to secure seating. The event aims to facilitate enjoyable language practice in a social setting.

La Cordobesa: Intercambio Inglés y español

La Cordobesa: FREE ENGLISH/ SPANISH language exchange

Intermediate and advanced swim practice session at Killarney Aquatic & Recreation Centre.

Killarney Aquatic & Recreation Centre

Swim Practice at Killarney Aquatic & Recreation Centre (Intermediate/Advanced)

A beginner-friendly indoor volleyball drop-in session at Hounsfield Heights Briar Hill Community Association.

SCA Community Association

Beginner Indoor Drop In

Spectrum Volleyball Calgary

A glow-in-the-dark painting event where attendees can create luminous artwork.

Neon Paint Night - Glow In The Dark Evening

Weekly Saturday morning run followed by coffee at Eau Claire Plaza.

Saturday Run and Morning Coffee

Join the Prime Timers Calgary for a morning coffee gathering at Good Earth Coffee House. The event is scheduled for April 18, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Participants can enjoy casual conversation and community connection in a welcoming environment.

Good Earth Coffee House

Coffee – Prime Timers Calgary

Prairie Dog Brewing

Queer Beers

A casual gathering for beers and conversation hosted by Queer Calgary.

A vibrant celebration of Arab arts and culture held at Calgary Public Library on April 18, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM. The event features Egyptian dances, Arab creative competitions, a Palestinian kitchen, a buffet and reception with cultural activities like calligraphy, henna tattoos, and murals. Attendees can enjoy Arab stand-up comedy and live music by the HAWA Ensemble from Syria. Organized by the Calgary Arab Arts & Culture Society, this event marks Arab Heritage Month with performances, cultural showcases, and community engagement.

Central Library

The Arab Heritage Night 2026

Come join us for a fun evening of board games, laughter, and good company! Whether you're brand new to gaming or a seasoned board game enthusiast you belong at this table. As always, our events are meant to be safer space for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Allies are always welcome to join us, but transphobia, homophobia, racism, or discrimination of any kind are not welcome here.

Queer Board Game Night

A weekly queer-friendly board game night for fun and socializing.

Join us at Palak StudioInk for a vibrant neon paint night under UV lights, where you can unleash your creativity and make glowing artwork. The event features guided painting sessions, neon paints, and a fun, social atmosphere suitable for ages 12 and up. Multiple dates are available, with each session lasting approximately 90 minutes. All materials are included, and attendees are encouraged to wear old clothes and arrive early to settle in. Tickets are priced at CAD 35, with options for general admission. The event promotes a relaxed environment to enjoy art, socialize, and experience the glow-in-the-dark fun.

A drop-in volleyball session for intermediate players at Hounsfield Heights Briar Hill Community Association.

Intermediate/inter+ Indoor Drop-In

Join us to engage with local community organizations and learn more about 2SLGBTQIA+ community safety and resources. Learn more about the Project, what community has had to say, and inform our next steps! Help us build our community resources list, Join a round-table discussion, Share your thoughts!

Community Safety Forum

Calgary Pride and the Policing of Pride Project

A community event to discuss safety, resources, and ideas for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

New bouldering events at SoCal Bouldering.

SoCal Bouldering

Queer Bouldering Event

A queer bouldering event for health and fitness at SoCal Bouldering.

Queer Rock Climbing - Bouldering Night

A group event for climbing and having fun together at a bouldering gym.

Reality Entertainment presents the 'Out Of the World Tour' by magician Anmol Magic. Known for his captivating illusions over the past 13 years, Anmol brings his world-class magic show to Calgary. The event promises an immersive experience where the impossible becomes possible, suitable for audiences aged 3 and above. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the show starting at 7:00 PM, held at Festival Hall, Calgary. Tickets range from CAD 40 to CAD 70.

Anmol Magic: Out Of the World Tour - Calgary Show

Reality Entertainment presents the 'Out Of the World Tour' by magician Anmol Magic in Calgary. The event features a captivating magic show with illusions and mind-bending tricks performed by Anmol Magic, a master illusionist with over 13 years of experience. The show is scheduled for April 19, 2026, at Festival Hall, starting at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Suitable for audiences aged 3 and above, the event will be conducted in Punjabi and English. Tickets start at CAD 35, and attendees are encouraged to purchase e-tickets for convenience. The event promises an unforgettable experience where reality bends and the impossible becomes possible.

Open swim practice sessions for all levels at MNP Community & Sport Centre.

An inclusive STI testing event for individuals aged 14 and above of any gender identity or sexual orientation, held at the Centre for Sexuality. The event provides confidential testing services in a non-judgmental environment. It takes place on April 20, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM MST.

An empowering workshop for Black youth focusing on leadership, identity, and community engagement.

Black Pride Youth Workshop

Black Pride YYC Youth Committee

Join Prime Timers Calgary for an evening of dinner and billiards at Mr. Schnapps Pub & Grill. The event is scheduled for April 20, 2026, from 17:00 to 21:00. Enjoy socializing and playing billiards in a welcoming environment. The venue is located at 619 36 Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

An event scheduled for April 20, 2026, focusing on LGBTQ+ art activities. The workshop aims to provide a creative space for expression and community building. It is part of the broader Queer Calgary events lineup.

Queer City Guides for Calgary

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