Name: Texas Lounge
Address: Entrance in Parking lot behind Model Milk, 308b 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2V1, Canada
Telephone: (403) 229-0911
Rating: 3.7

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Karaoke night with host Karla. Drink specials all day.

Tuesday Karaoke

Karla

A karaoke night with drinks and a host at The Texas Lounge.

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

A karaoke night with host Karla at The Texas Lounge, featuring drink specials all day.

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 with drink specials all day.

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Free Jukebox Friday

A weekly event where you can DJ and enjoy drink specials at a bar for 18+ attendees.

Drag Bingo with The Queen of Balls. Great prizes to be won.

Drag Bingo

Daisy Devine Lester Del Rocko

A drag-themed bingo game with prizes at The Texas Lounge.

Join us for weekly karaoke sessions every Tuesday at Texas Lounge.

Dance the night away with DJ Stare every Thursday at Texas Lounge.

Bounce with DJ Stare

Enjoy Saturday karaoke sessions at Texas Lounge.

Saturday Karaoke

Dance night featuring DJ Stare at Texas Lounge.

UB the DJ

Enjoy live DJ sets with UB the DJ every Friday at Texas Lounge.

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Join Daisy Devine for a fabulous Drag Bingo night every Saturday at Texas Lounge.

Daisy Devine's Drag Bingo

Drag bingo night hosted by Daisy Devine at Texas Lounge.

Special event celebrating birthdays and Father's Day with bingo and drag performances.

Birthday Bingo and Fathers Day Drag Show

Birthday Bingo & Father's Day Drag Show with Daisy Devine, Harlot Meadows and Joycelynn Starr. Raising money for Charity. Cost: $20 to play. All proceeds go to our charity of choice!

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Switzerland VS Canada Watch Party

A group gathering to watch the Switzerland vs Canada soccer game at The Texas Lounge.

Join us for a fun karaoke night every Tuesday at Texas Lounge.

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Texas Lounge is a cozy dive bar known for its good service and well-priced drinks, making it a popular spot among locals. However, it can feel cramped, especially during busy events like Pride, and some patrons have noted issues with drink quality and pricing. Overall, it offers a unique atmosphere but may not suit those looking for a larger venue.

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.

Texas Lounge

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Events at Texas Lounge

Upcoming events

August 2026

Queen of the Balls

Texas Tea Dance with DJ Stare

Past events (last 90 days)

April 2026

Tuesday Karaoke

Tuesday Karaoke

Tuesday Karaoke

May 2026

Free Jukebox Friday

Tuesday Karaoke

Drag Bingo

Tuesday Karaoke

Bounce with DJ Stare

Saturday Karaoke

June 2026

Tuesday Karaoke

Bounce with DJ Stare

UB the DJ

Bounce with DJ Stare

UB the DJ

Saturday Run and Morning Coffee

Spectacular Saturdays Drag Show

Daisy Devine's Drag Bingo

Bounce with DJ Stare

Daisy Devine's Drag Bingo

Birthday Bingo and Fathers Day Drag Show

Birthday Bingo & Father's Day Drag Show

Switzerland VS Canada Watch Party

July 2026

Tuesday Karaoke

Bounce with DJ Stare

UB the DJ

Saturday Karaoke

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