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The Dive Bar is a bar in Edmonton. Located at 9692 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5H 3V5, Canada.

The Dive Bar

EVO Bar & Kitchen is a bar in Edmonton. Located at 11508 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5K 0M8, Canada.

EVO Bar & Kitchen

Hopping gay bar offering cocktails, bottle service, DJs & dancing, with regular drag shows & events.

Evolution Wonderlounge

The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro is a bar in Edmonton. Located at 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 1W7, Canada.

The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro

Energetic, unfussy tavern featuring bar bites, drink specials & DJs, plus a rooftop patio.

The Black Dog Freehouse

The Starlite Room is a bar in Edmonton. Located at 10030 102 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0V6, Canada.

The Starlite Room

HUSH Canada is a shop in Edmonton. Located at 9876 63 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 0G6, Canada.

HUSH Canada

The QUILTBAG is a shop in Edmonton. Located at 10516 Whyte Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 2A4, Canada.

The QUILTBAG

Hideout Distro is a shop in Edmonton. Located at 12407 108 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 4G6, Canada.

Hideout Distro

The Tickle Trunk is a shop in Edmonton. Located at 9923 Whyte Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 1Z1, Canada.

The Tickle Trunk

Mommys Toy Shop is a shop in Edmonton. Located at 10665 Jasper Ave Suite 1400, Edmonton, AB T6K 1V3, Canada.

Mommys Toy Shop

Adara Hair & Body Studio is a venue in Edmonton. Located at 9116 Whyte Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6C 0Z5, Canada.

Adara Hair & Body Studio

Steamworks Edmonton is a sauna and bathhouse in Edmonton. Located at 11745 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5K 0N3, Canada.

Steamworks Edmonton

Manual Labour Beer Co is a venue in Edmonton. Located at 280 Portage Close #510, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2R6, Canada.

Manual Labour Beer Co

Chubby Fem Thrift is a shop in Edmonton. Located at 6924 68 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 3C5, Canada.

Chubby Fem Thrift

Prairie Fruit Arts is a shop in Edmonton. Located at 56311 Lily Lake Rd, Bon Accord, AB T0A 0K0, Canada.

Prairie Fruit Arts

Alphabet Soup Bookstore is a queer pop-up and online bookstore in Edmonton, Alberta (amiskwaciy-wâskahikan, Treaty 6 territory). They specialize in queer literature across categories including sapphic, achillean, bisexual, trans, genderqueer, intersex, asexual, and Two-Spirit stories. They also sell merch and host community events. Free shipping in Canada on orders over $150.

Alphabet Soup Bookstore

Edmonton's LGBTQ+ community is centered along Whyte Avenue and in the Old Strathcona neighborhood, with a growing queer scene in downtown. Popular venues include Evolution Wonderlounge, The Roost, and Buddy's. Edmonton Pride is a major celebration, and the city hosts various queer events and cultural festivals. Edmonton's northern location and university population create a unique queer community that values both academic and cultural engagement.

A public protest in Ontario and across Canada opposing the teaching of 2SLGBTQIA+ content in schools, framed as 'protecting children'.

Protest Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Education

Explore artwork celebrating LGBTQ+ identities and stories, open to the public.

Queer Events Gallery

LGBTQ+ Art Exhibition

Pride Corner on Whyte's 5th Annual Fundraiser BBQ. The event is their biggest fundraiser of the year and helps cover event costs and supplies. Donations of food, supplies, equipment, or monetary contributions are being requested. Attendees are encouraged to come, bring a friend, bid in the silent auction, or share the post.

Pride Corner

5th Annual Pride Corner Fundraiser BBQ

Pride Corner on Whyte

A community barbecue event organized by Pride Corner on Whyte.

Join us for Dinner and a Show, and a night of celebration as we welcome the new reign of the ISCWR! This is your chance to support the 51st Imperial House as they complete their Upper House. By purchasing a ticket, you get to place your bets, and cast your vote for our amazing Prince and Princess candidates! The evening promises more than just the crowning of new ICPs. Stick around for great food, drinks and a dazzling show featuring performances by our talented members and special guests, where Empress, Vonda DoPoint, and Emprex, Nicoletta Dime, will introduce their appointed Duke and Duchess. Money raised from this event will go towards The John M Kerr Memorial Bursary.

Investiture 51: Off to the Races Dinner and a Show

Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose

A drag event featuring dinner, performances, and voting to support the new reign of the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose.

A casual gathering for LGBTQ+ community members and allies to connect and share experiences.

Pride Centre of Edmonton

LGBTQ+ Community Mixer

Kick off Birthday Weekend at EVO with Vancouver’s Hazel, plus special Edmonton guests personally selected by Hazel to be part of her national Haze tour. Tickets include After Party on all three floors with DJ Lady Luck (Main) and DJ Pengwen (Underground)

HAZE Illustrated Tour - Guelph

A drag show featuring Vancouver’s Hazel and special Edmonton guests, with an after party on multiple floors.

Join the Queer Community Meetup on September 20, 2026, from 19:00 to 21:00 in Toronto. This event provides an opportunity for community members and allies to connect, share experiences, and support each other. The meetup aims to foster a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ individuals and those interested in queer issues.

Queer Community Meetup

Public protests planned across Ontario and Canada to oppose the teaching of 2SLGBTQIA+ content in schools, framed as 'protecting children.'

Protests Opposing LGBTQ+ Education in Ontario

Registration for our Summer 2026 Outdoor Pickleball season is officially OPEN! Whether you’re brand new or competitive, this is a welcoming space to play, connect, and enjoy the game all summer long. Expect rotating games, ladder play, social vibes, and even some coached sessions this year.

Bonnie Doone Tennis/Pickleball Courts

Summer 2026 Outdoor Pickleball Season

Team Edmonton Sports Association

A community outdoor pickleball season with games, socializing, and coaching for players of all skill levels.

Join us every Tuesday for Drag Queen Bingo featuring rotating hosts Pheromone KILLZ and Karly Klimax! Expect high kicks, splits, death dips, big laughs and plenty of bingo mayhem. $10 tix includes Dabber, two bingo cards, drag show and chance to WIN!

Spotlight Cabaret

Drag Queen Bingo

Pheromone KILLZ and Karly Klimax

A weekly drag queen bingo night with rotating hosts, lively performances, and chances to win prizes.

Weekly open mic night hosted by Mikhail Sherris, featuring 3-song sets starting at 9:00 PM.

Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro

Stone Free Open Jam

Mikhail Sherris

This meeting is open to gender-diverse, trans, 2-spirit, gender non-conforming, and non-binary individuals of all kinds and is run by trans people for trans people! We provide a secure building, an affirming environment, & snacks!

Whyte Ave & 104 St

Transgender + Gender Diverse Support & Social - Whyte Ave

A support and social gathering for gender-diverse, trans, non-binary, and 2-spirit individuals run by trans people.

Edmonton Comedy Festival at Spotlight Cabaret.

Edmonton Comedy Festival

A comedy festival featuring performances at Spotlight Cabaret.

HAZE Illustrated Tour - Montreal

A drag show featuring Vancouver’s Hazel and special guests as part of her national Haze tour, with an after-party on multiple floors.

Prize up to $150 cash (50 participants needed to hit that)

General Knowledge Trivia

A trivia night where participants can compete for a chance to win up to $150 cash.

An open mic comedy event scheduled for September 24, 2026, from 22:00 to 00:00. The event is hosted at Grindstone, featuring stand-up performances by various comedians.

Comedy Wide Open Mic

A queer multi-sport tournament featuring Badminton, Pickleball, Volleyball, Slowpitch, and Esports.

Prairie Pride Games

A LGBTQ+ multi-sport tournament featuring badminton, pickleball, volleyball, slowpitch, and esports.

National Truth and Reconciliation Day

A community event honoring National Truth and Reconciliation Day at Pride Corner.

Join the Queer Community Meetup in Toronto on September 25, 2026, from 18:00 to 21:00. This event provides an opportunity for community members to connect, share experiences, and foster a supportive environment. Details about the venue and specific activities are not provided.

Join us for Thursday Karaoke Night on September 25, 2026, starting at 22:00 and ending at 02:00. Enjoy an evening of singing and entertainment. The event details are available on the Showpass website.

Thursday Karaoke Night

Full day of sport, community, food trucks, market stalls and recovery lounge. Includes 10-12 game minimum with Round Robin play in the morning and Semi-finals, Finals/Consolation Finals in the afternoon.

Prairie Pride Games - Pickleball & Badminton

Team Edmonton

A day of pickleball and badminton games with community activities, food trucks, market stalls, and a recovery lounge.

Join us. Play with us. Support queer community.

EVP Centre

A day of queer multi-sport tournaments featuring badminton, pickleball, and volleyball.

The latest issue of Beautiful Trash for Beautiful People drops at the end of the month! With an amazing line-up of unreleased artists from coast to coast. There will be live readings, a pop-up gallery, a zine table, and much more. Plus, we’ll have free food and live performances to kick off in the evening.

thejamesblackgallery

Beautiful Trash for Beautiful People - Magazine Release

Trashcan Media

A celebration featuring the release of a new magazine issue with live readings, art displays, free food, and live performances.

An event featuring magazine release, party, live performance, food & bar, open mic, and more at The James Black Gallery.

The James Black Gallery Opening

The James Black Gallery

HAZE Illustrated Tour - Halifax

A drag show featuring Vancouver's Hazel and special guests as part of her national tour, including an after-party with DJs.

All trans and gender diverse folk welcome. Allies ONLY as plus ones & chaperones for kids due to capacity limits. Further info & common q&a questions.

Bonnie Doon Leisure Centre

Trans & Gender Diverse Free Swim

PFLAG Edmonton Chapter

A free swimming event for trans and gender diverse people.

A dance party event taking place on Friday and Saturday nights, scheduled for September 26, 2026, from 22:30 to 02:00. The event is part of the grindstone dance party series and is hosted at an unspecified venue in Toronto.

Friday & Saturday Dance Party Takeovers

In-person gatherings for parents and loved ones of queer and trans folk. Meetings are held around Whyte Avenue. Email or PM for location details or additional info.

Corner of 104 St and Whyte Avenue

Parents, Family & Loved Ones of Queer and Trans Folx Gathering

A meet-up for parents and loved ones of queer and trans people to gather and connect.

Support meetings for parents & guardians of queer and trans folk who are looking to talk about their feelings and adjustments to queerness in a safe space. Run by parents of trans folk, for parents of queer&trans folk. All parents/guardians welcome as long as you have good intentions & follow our meeting guidelines.

Whyte Ave Area

Edmonton In-Person Peer Support Meetings

A support group where parents and guardians of queer and trans youth can share their feelings and experiences in a safe space.

A community outdoor pickleball season with games, social activities, and coaching for players of all skill levels.

Dance into the night with curated music by local DJs every Friday and Saturday from 10:30PM till late.

A weekly Latin dance event held every Tuesday in Edmonton, featuring beginner-friendly dance lessons in Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, and Zouk, followed by social dancing. The event includes professional instructors, opportunities to meet new people, and a social after the class. Attendees are encouraged to support the venue with food and drinks, and the event is suitable for all ages and skill levels.

Social Tuesdays: Salsa Bachata Kizomba Zouk (SBKZ) Latin Dance Night

Weekly open mic night hosted by Mikhail Sherris, featuring 3-song sets starting at 9PM.

Weekly stand-up comedy open mic in Edmonton, giving newcomers and pros a platform to perform, starting at 10PM.

Weekly karaoke night at Grindstone Bistro, where you can sing your favorites from 10PM to 2AM.

Winterruption Music & Arts Festival

A winter festival featuring music and arts in Edmonton.

Join a one-hour guided tour of Manual Labour Beer Co., learn about beer production, and enjoy a flight of four beers.

Manual Labour Beer Co Brewery and Taproom

Brewery Tour

Open Mic with jadieandkendra features the Steph Stone-Dixon Project — free to attend but pay-what-you-want tickets are available to offset costs. Want to come play? Register that night at 630!

Open Mic

Celebrate local queer artists at the opening of the new art exhibition showcasing diverse LGBTQ+ perspectives.

LGBTQ+ Art Exhibition Opening

Queer Events

Two nights only with Alfie Zappacosta, joined by Andrew Glover on keys. 40+ years of hits, incredible vocals, tasty cocktails, and intimate cabaret vibes.

Alfie Zappacosta at Spotlight Cabaret

A live music performance by Alfie Zappacosta at Spotlight Cabaret.

Weekly karaoke night in the Grindstone Bistro, perfect for birthdays and memorable moments.

Weekend dance parties with curated tunes by local DJs, happening every Friday and Saturday from 22:30 till late.

Join robin.h3arts and kadywerewing for some open mic! Acts starting at 7 (registrations first come first serve at 630)

YourGayBar.com Event

Open Mic Night

A night of open mic performances at a LGBTQ+ friendly venue.

An open jam session hosted at Grindstone, inviting musicians and music enthusiasts to participate and enjoy live performances. The event is scheduled for October 7, 2026, from 21:00 to 23:59.

A support and social meetup for transgender, gender-diverse, and non-binary people run by trans individuals.

Virtual peer support meetings for parents & guardians of queer and trans folk who are looking to talk about their feelings and adjustments to queerness in a safe space. Run by parents of trans folk, for parents of queer&trans folk. All parents/guardians welcome as long as you have good intentions & follow our meeting guidelines.

Virtual Event

Edmonton + Northern Alberta Virtual Peer Support Meetings

A virtual support group for parents and guardians of queer and trans youth to share their feelings and experiences.

Weekly stand-up comedy open mic night giving first-timers and pros a chance to perform, starting at 9:30 PM.

Halloween/Dress-Up

A Halloween costume party at Pride Corner open to everyone.

Weekly karaoke night in the Grindstone Bistro, running from 10 PM to 2 AM.

An art showcase celebrating queer artists from Edmonton and beyond.

A screening of LGBTQ+ themed films followed by a discussion session.

LGBTQ+ Film Night

An evening social event for LGBTQ+ community members and allies to connect and network.

Weekend dance parties featuring local DJs, happening from 10:30 PM till late.

Weekend dance parties every Friday and Saturday starting at 10:30 PM, featuring local DJs.

Dance Party Takeover

Come for stories and memories (and maybe some scandalous gossip) from Edmonton’s own drag queens! Join the City of Edmonton Archives as we celebrate Queer History Month with the Rainbow Story Hub and the Edmonton Queer History Project. We will bring archival photographs to life with stories and memories (and maybe some scandalous gossip) inspired by photographs from the Times.10 photograph collection. Featuring Edmonton Drag Queens: Ladonna Cree, GoDiva, Pepper.

City Of Edmonton

Drag Me to the Archives

Edmonton Queer History Project, City of Edmonton Archives, Rainbow Story Hub

A storytelling event where Edmonton drag queens share stories and memories inspired by archival photographs to celebrate Queer History Month.

Join a one-hour guided tour of Manual Labour Beer Co., including a flight of four beers and insights into the brewing process.

Edmonton, it’s time for Furry Rave 2.0!! With a full bar takeover at Evo - we’ll have an action packed night with 2 floors of incredible DJs, vendors, dancers, a costume contest with cash prize, and a community built for you. Get your howl on before Howl! This is a queer and kink pawsitive event, bringing together people of all walks of life - you do not need to be furry whatsoever, you do not need a fursuit or gear to be a part of this amazing night - but rather come as you are and make new friends!! And who knows, maybe you’ll learn something new about yourself... DJs: caraboo, SapphoDal, alien dawg, Otter Nonsense, Miss Kitty, Pengwen, rave cat. Vendors to be announced, so get ready to break the cold snap and come shake your tail with us!!

Furry Rave 2.0

A queer and kink-positive dance party with DJs, vendors, dancers, and a costume contest at Evo.

A social and support gathering for gender-diverse, trans, 2-spirit, non-conforming, and non-binary people run by trans individuals.

A Halloween-themed dress-up party hosted by Pride Corner on Whyte.

The Pride Centre of Edmonton is hosting its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in person on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The event is open to members in good standing, who can attend and vote. Membership costs $25, with options for sliding scale or waivers if needed. Members must sign a membership form and adhere to the code of conduct. Membership renewals and new memberships can be obtained at the Pride Centre during specified drop-in hours. Eligible members will receive a save-the-date via email to attend the AGM.

Pride Centre of Edmonton Annual General Meeting

A free swimming event for trans and gender diverse people with allies only as plus ones and chaperones for kids.

An in-person gathering for parents and loved ones of queer and trans people to connect and support each other.

A support group where parents and guardians of queer and trans youth can talk about their feelings and experiences in a safe space.

Fruit Loop invites you to one of Edmonton's most anticipated costume parties as we transform the historic Starlite Room into a night of mystery, music, and unforgettable entertainment. Featuring spectacular drag performances, dazzling dancers, incredible DJs, themed décor, and a packed dance floor. Costumes are highly encouraged, and there will be prizes for some of the night's most memorable looks.

Historic Starlite Room

A Very Haunted Halloween

Fruit Loop Events

A Halloween costume party with drag performances, dancing, and themed entertainment.

Quarterly online presentations on what to expect and how to attend transgender support and socials. PM or email PFLAG Edmonton for invite!

Online

Introduction to Transgender Support & Socials - Online Presentation

An online presentation that explains what to expect and how to attend transgender support and social events.

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