Calgary Pride Guide 2018

CALGARY PRIDE FESTIVAL PRIDE GUIDE

#YYCPRIDE @CALGARYPRIDE AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 3 2018

MISSION Calgary Pride is a not-for-profit organization that exists to promote equality and celebrate Calgary’s diversity.

VISION Our city, free from discrimination against gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation.

Cover Photos: Benjamin Laird Photo (left): Kelly Hofer

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR

PRESIDENT

Calgary’s gender and sexually diverse (GSD) community is rapidly growing, and as a community we are becoming increasingly more aware of the complexities of authentically fostering inclusive ways of knowing and living. Many members of our community experience visible and non-visible intersectionality - queer and trans people of colour (QPOC), Indigenous and Two-spirit persons, mental health, sexual health (HIV) stigmatization, and persons who are differently abled to name a few. As Cesar Chavez, a civil rights activist said, “We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about the progress and prosperity for our community… Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own.”

While the GSD liberation movement was born out of protest, in more recent years, largely due to the progress of human rights legislation and mainstream media, the focus of many festivities have shifted towards that of a celebration. Celebrating our progress is an important aspect of modern queer culture; however, it must be balanced with an understanding of the past and present needs of each individual’s intersectionality. Many in our community do not yet experience the same freedoms as others, still held by biases that need to be named and corrected.

As we celebrate our progress this year, take a minute to reflect and ask yourself – How do I contribute to the progress and prosperity of our community? How can I foster inclusive ways of knowing and living, and include the aspirations and needs of others?

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” - Coretta Scott King Happy Pride!

Jason Kingsley President & Executive Producer

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Each city is unique in its cultural landscape, social programming and community initiatives. When viewed through a wider lens, challenges and opportunities may seem similar, but no two cities, or their needs are exactly alike. And in order to understand the unique challenges of a community, one must take a deep dive to actively engage, as well as consciously seek out and listen to the diverse voices who live, endure, create and learn within a city’s walls.

As I conclude my first year as Calgary Pride’s Executive Director, this process has become the foundation of my PRIDE. My gratitude to our fellow non-profit organizations, community groups, funders, sponsors and individuals in their unwavering willingness to partner, inform, share and support is enormous and immeasurable.

Whether talking to sponsors about visibility and inclusion, creating family friendly opportunities to learn and to celebrate, or engaging in conversations to learn what needs to be done for all of us to thrive, I’m excited to step into our collective future together.

Yours in Pride,

Parker Chapple Executive Director

INCLUSION MATTERS It’s that simple We support a culture where identities are celebrated, not checked at the door.

A MESSAGE FROM Hello Calgary, You may have heard about ATB’s promise to listen. It means we listen to our customers, and to one another as ATB team members. But it also means we listen to all Albertans.

It’s a pledge we are passionate about and it enables us to make banking work for people, support our province and give back to our communities through initiatives like Pride.

This year, our partnership with Pride extends from Calgary to Edmonton to Lethbridge. We’re also continuing our support of Camp fYrefly and fYrefly in Schools.

We know that this type of support is only genuine if we foster a safe and accepting workplace for ATB team members. To that end, we recently put out a new challenge to each of our 5,000+ team members: Courageously be yourself and a true ally for each other.

I look forward to seeing how it will change the lives of those who haven’t always felt supported or accepted at work. I applaud those who are forcing similar conversations and creating change all over our great province.

From all of us at ATB, happy Pride, Calgary!

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OUR TEAM ANCESTRAL LAND Calgary Pride acknowledges the traditional territories of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikuni, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina, and the Stoney Nakoda First Nations, including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nation. We would also like to note that the Calgary Pride Festival takes place on land adjacent to where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and that the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is “Mohkinstsis” which we now call the City of Calgary. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. We thank these communities for their stewardship of the land on which this event takes place today.

Jason Kingsley Elise Ahenkorah Graham Kingsley Bailey Ady Jay Fajardo Greg Hayward Daniel V. Sadler Shone Thistle Parker Chapple

President & Executive Producer Vice President Secretary/Treasurer Director of Tourism & Marketing Director of Entertainment Director of Human Resources Director of Youth Engagement Director of Development Executive Director

Corrina Deck Allison Dunne Graham Kingsley Dean Lisk Connor Sadler Oliver Van Diepen Oliver Armstrong Lysh Piekarski Heather Best Anh Thi Bui Chelan Donaldson

Administrative Assistant Social Media Coordinator Pride Guide Editor Pride Guide Editor Marketplace Coordinator Pride Tent Coordinator Stage Manager Stage Manager Beer Garden Supervisor Beer Garden Supervisor Beer Garden Supervisor

Plus hundreds of fabulous volunteers!

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You do you.

Happy Pride from everyone at Theatre Calgary.

A Season of New Beginnings September 2018 - May 2019 403-294-7447 | theatrecalgary.com

PRIDE WEEK EVENTS

Full listings available at calgarypride.ca/events

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 Pride Flag Raising 12:00pm, Free, All Ages Municipal Plaza, 800 Macleod Tr SE Come join us in this momentous occasion as we hear from Education Minister David Eggen, GSA/QSA teachers and students on the importance of safe spaces in school.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 YWCA Rebel Girl Pride in Vic Park Event Series tree 10:30am, Free, All Ages Memorial Park Library Meeting Room 1, 1221 2 St SW Explore how young folks (13-24) can engage with feminism.

Through discussion & activities, participants explore what feminism looks like in 2018 and how they can incorporate it into their lives.

Pride Day at Calgary Stampeders Calgary Stampeders Tailgate at 11:00am, Game at 1:30pm, $26 +tax/fees McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail NW It’s Pride Day at the Calgary Stampeders! Pregame Tailgate party with live DJ, first 100 people will receive $10 in Stamp Bucks towards food/drinks. $5 from each ticket goes to support Calgary Pride!

Calgary’s Rainbow Railroad Station Launch End of the Rainbow Foundation 11:30am, By Donation, All Ages End of the Rainbow Foundation, #4 1515 Centre St S Fundraiser lunch to begin the campaign to support bringing LGBTQ+ refugees to Calgary. Visual arts and silent auction to accompany the event.

Youth & Senior Tea Social and History Walk Pride in Vic Park Event Series tree 12:30pm, Free, All Ages Memorial Park Library Meeting Room 1, 1221 2 St SW An intergenerational, afternoon tea for the LGBTQ2S+ senior and youth communities in Calgary. The tea social will be followed by a History Walk with the YYC Legacy Project’s Kevin Allen.

Calgary Pride Tickle Trunk Painting Pride in Vic Park Event Series tree 1:00pm, Free, All Ages Central Memorial Park, 1221 2 St SW Come paint tickle trunks in support of Calgary Pride’s Reading with Royalty program!

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YWCA Parent Link presents: Loose Parts

United Way believes in diverse, inclusive, and safe communities.

We’re proud to partner with Calgary Pride in 2018! calgaryunitedway.org/pride

Pride in Vic Park Event Series tree 1:00pm, Free, All Ages Central Memorial Park, 1221 2 St SW Loose Parts utilizes everyday, natural products, such as wood items, bowls and containers, and provides children with an opportunity to use their imagination in non-directed play.

YWCA Colour Me Proud Pride in Vic Park Event Series tree 1:00pm, Free, All Ages Central Memorial Park, 1221 2 St SW The YW Counselling department’s booth will engage youth in fun activities as we get ready for the Pride Parade. Activities include music, hula hoop contests, face painting, and making tie dye t-shirts, bracelets, buttons and posters for the Pride Parade.

Reading with Royalty Pride in Vic Park Event Series tree 2:00pm, Free, All Ages Central Memorial Park, 1221 2 St SW

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Reading with Royalty celebrates diversity and encourages children to look beyond gender stereotypes and embrace exploration of self through age appropriate stories read by local drag performers. In programs like this, participants are able to see people who interpret gender and imagine a colourful world where people can express their identity freely.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, AUGUST 25-26

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26

Pride in Vic Park Kickoff

HEAT Program HIV Community Link

Pride in Vic Park Event Series tree 12:00pm to 8:00pm, Free, All Ages Central Memorial Park, 1221 2 St SW Performances by La Cirque de la Nuit, presented by the Victoria Park BIA, throughout the park on both days. Entertainment on the main stage will also include drag performances, DJs, and GSD artists and musicians.

Living Library Pride in Vic Park Event Series tree 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Free, All Ages Central Memorial Park, 1221 2 St SW

Pride in Vic Park Event Series tree 12:00pm, Free, All Ages Memorial Park Library Meeting Room 1, 1221 2 St SW This presentation covers basic HIV information including: definitions, myths and facts, stigma and discrimination, transmission and prevention, and HIV testing.

MONDAY TO FRIDAY, AUGUST 27-31 Pride in Vic Park Workshops Pride in Vic Park Event Series tree Memorial Park Library & CommunityWise

“Check out” a human “book” with the Living Library to learn about and better understand their experiences! In this special LGBTQ2S+ edition, your human book will share their personal stories to generate greater understanding, empathy, and appreciation of diversity.

Join us for a variety of LGBTQ2S+ workshops hosted at Memorial Park Library and CommunityWise. Workshops include GSD Basics, YWCA’s Non-binary and LGBTQ+ Career Decision Making, “What’s Your Story?” hosted by spoken word poet Sheri-D Wilson and more!

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MONDAY, AUGUST 27

Skipping Stone - Pride in Vic Park Event Series tree 12:00pm to 4:00pm, Free Memorial Park Library Salon Room, 1221 2 St SW A gender marker and name change clinic, with a notary onsite!

Introduction to Queer Comics with Tom Miller Pride in Vic Park Event Series tree 7:00pm, Free, All Ages Memorial Park Library, 1221 2 St SW Come on down and delve into the history of queer comics from the dawn of superman to present day.

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PRIDE IN VIC PARK

Pride in Vic Park is a multi-generational, inclusive and educational event to celebrate Pride Week in Calgary. It will feature a two-day kick-off to Pride Week on August 25 & 26, and will be followed by different activations in Memorial Park Library and CommunityWise from August 27 - 31, 2018.

What makes this so special is Central Memorial Park’s long history with the GSD community. Program subject to change, keep an eye on #PrideinVicPark for announcements & updates!

Central Memorial - Pride - August 2018for more details!

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 Pride Block Party Bassbus & TD Bank 6:00pm, Free, All Ages containR, 1020 2 Ave NW

Be proud.

Proud Sponsor of Calgary Pride

2nd annual block party, featuring local DJ’s and performers.

More details to be announced.

Queer Country Line Dancing 7:00pm, Free, 18+ Dickens Pub, 1000 9 Ave SW Calling all two-left-footer’s! Second annual free beginners line dance workshop to learn dances to a variety of music genres.

ASL interpreted, led by world title winning line dancer Sean Buckley.

Trans & Non-Binary 101 Session with James Demers Pride in Vic Park Event Series tree 7:00pm, Free, All Ages Memorial Park Library, 1221 2 St SW Join James Demers (OutReels Diversity Education Program) for a fun and informational session on trans and non-binary gender identities. This session will cover language, experience and tips for developing your understanding of trans-identified people.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 Pride: A Conversation West Hillhurst Community Association 6:30pm, Free (Registration Required), All Ages West Hillhurst Community Association, 1940 6th Ave NW Informational session and Q&A with a panel of seven interesting LGTBQ+ Calgarians. Registration for the event is required, though walk-ins are welcomed.

Pink Flamingo Pinball Party Pink Flamingo 8:00pm, $10, 18+ Pin Bar, 501 17th Ave SW This is an LGBTQQIP2SAA+ event for inclusive fun in a great environment where it’s easy to connect with each other, or your inner pinball sorcery.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 Reversed Racism: Pride Yourself YYC POC Events 7:00pm, $10 in advance/$15 at the door, 18+ Dickens Pub, 1000 9 Ave SW This show breaks the traditional Calgarian mould of a predominantly white-centered entertainment space. Celebrating the brave and strong LGBTQIA2+ QPOC. We welcome all, though the voices of our racialized sisters, brothers and siblings hold the most volume.

SHAKE, STIR AND STRAINBOW tree Vine Arts is partnering with Eat North and the Victoria Park BIA and for Taste the Strainbow, a multi-venue event leading up to Calgary’s Pride Parade. From Saturday, August 18th to Saturday, September 2nd, Calgarians are encouraged to try out unique Pride themed cocktails and beers throughout Victoria Park and downtown Calgary.

Partial proceeds from the sale of each drink will be going towards supporting the Skipping Stone Foundation. Keep an eye on #tastethestrainbow for more information on special events and participating restaurants and bars!

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Sashay, Fillet!

Eat North tree 7:00pm, $60 general admission/$85 VIP, All Ages Hotel Arts, 119 12 Ave SW Watch as the culinary and drag worlds collide! Five local chefs paired with local drag talent in a series of fun and interactive challenges, judged by Top Chef Canada judge Mijune Pak and Yuhua Hamasaki of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 10! Portion of proceeds go to Calgary Pride.

Girls On Decks: Up All Night Pride Party Girls On Decks 9:00pm, $7 Cover, 18+ Twisted Element, 1006 11th Ave SW Featuring legendary Girls On Decks DJ’s including Rabbyt, Applebaum, Blair Van Riesen, and MollyFi, as well as Dancers from the Bombshell Brigade (YYC).

Film Screening of Man Made (with Special Guest) Calgary Queer Arts Society 7:00pm, Rated PG Plaza Theatre, 1133 Kensington Rd NW MAN MADE takes us into the heart of transgender male culture, revealing unexpected truths about gender, masculinity, humanity and love. Four trans men take a variety of life paths toward stepping on stage at Trans FitCon, the only all-transgender bodybuilding competition in the world.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 Pride Party: The Movement Girls On Decks 5:00pm, $25 advance, 18+ after 9:00pm Broken City, 613 11 Ave SW The Original YYC Girl Party, hosted by MollyFi with local talent on two levels. Upstairs lineup includes Mr. Beltline, Chris Brennan, MollyFi, and Applebaum. Downstairs featuring Riki Rocket, Yelrihs, Balir VR and Miss Bliss.

Unity in Uniform 6:00pm, Free, 18+ The Bank & Baron Pub, 125 8 Ave SW The second annual event gives our Pride community the opportunity to say thank you to the service people who keep us safe, not only during Pride, but all 365 days of the year.

“The Greatest Showman” Sing-a-long Calgary Men’s Chorus 7:00pm, By Donation, All Ages Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave SW Step right up and join the Calgary Men’s Chorus for this familyfriendly, sing-along movie extravaganza! Tickets are available at the door by donation to the CMC — first come, first served.

Circus attire is encouraged!

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Outliers: Calgary’s Queer History Screening (Directors Cut) Calgary Queer Arts Society 7:30pm, Free, All Ages Memorial Park Library, 1221 2 St SW A deep dive into the historical, social and political forces, which shaped the development of the queer community in Calgary.

Featuring extensive footage and B-roll film from Calgary Pride in the 90’s, queer leaders recount a decade of turmoil, loss, and growth of activism and human rights.

All-Star Pride Weekend Twisted Element 8:00pm, $15 and up, 18+ Twisted Element, 1006 11th Ave SW LUST - a passionate or overmastering desire or craving for ones love. Featuring Chad Michaels (RPDR All-Stars Season 1), DJ Dopamine (Mainstage) and Deko-Ze (Underground). Passes Available.

FAB Bear Pride Fellowship of Alberta Bears (FAB) 9:00pm, $10 for members/$15 for non-members, 18+ Palomino Smokehouse, 109 7 Ave SW Kick off Pride weekend with the bears, cubs, otters, wolves, puppies, eagles, pandas, pumas, chipmunks… as we head to the Palomino Smokehouse for our third annual Pride BEEF Bash!

Werk: Aquaria & Asia O’Hara WERK 9:00pm, $40 and up, 18+ Palomino Smokehouse, 109 7 Ave SW Bringing the greatest of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10, making their western Canada debut: Aquaria & Asia O’Hara, in support of HIV Community Link!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Reading with Royalty 1:00pm, Free, All Ages East Village Junction, 439 8 Ave SE Reading with Royalty celebrates diversity and encourages children to look beyond gender stereotypes and embrace exploration of self through age appropriate stories read by local drag performers. In programs like this, participants are able to see people who interpret gender and imagine a colourful world where people can express their identity freely.

Calgary Pride Ride 2:00PM, Free, RSVP to host, All Ages Nose Hill, 14th St Parking Lot Privately organized bike ride; 12km single track and cart path ride through Nose Hill, finishing at The Backlot. Must provide own equipment and supplies. See Facebook event for updates.

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All-Star Pride Weekend Twisted Element 8:00pm, $15 and up, 18+ Twisted Element, 1006 11th Ave SW WRATH: deep resentment of the treatment of our family.

Featuring Shangala Laquifa Wadley (RPDR All-Stars Season 3), ‘Wet & Wild’ feat. DJ Nic Bertossi and DJ Del Stamp (Mainstage) and DJ Reid Bourgeois (Underground). Passes Available.

Celebrate your true colours Pick up a free flag in celebration of Pride*

Rainbow Thunderdome Fake Mustache Drag Troupe and Glitterverse Productions 9:00pm, $15, 18+ Dickens Pub, 1000 9 Ave SW Come on down and see a show like no other! Rainbow Thunderdome: a Pride Wrestling, Drag and Burlesque Showdown! Venue is Wheelchair accessible.

Pure Pride Calgary Pure Pride 9:00PM, $40, 18+ The Palace Theatre, 219 8 Ave SW Featuring RPDR Season 10 stars Kameron Michaels, Miz Cracker, and Eureka O’Hara, plus local and Canadian performers and DJ’s. *While quantities last

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

All-Star Pride Weekend

Calgary Pride Parade 2018 Calgary Pride 11:00AM, Free, All Ages Parade starts at 350 6th Ave SE and goes West along 6th Ave, then North along 6th St SW. Map in centre fold.

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The signature Calgary Pride Parade is one of the most colourful celebrations of the year! This family friendly parade sees upwards of 60,000 spectators as over 175 entries from community groups, corporations, politicians, churches and public services roll through the heart of downtown, and celebrates the tremendous diversity of Calgary’s community.

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Join us for one of Calgary’s largest free outdoor cultural celebrations, immediately following the Pride Parade. Enjoy live music from amazing local artists on two stages, activities for youth and children in the Shell Family Zone, a cold beer or refreshing cocktail in the Village Brewery Beer Gardens and Palm Bay Pride Lounge, unwind in the new Pride Wellness Oasis, or get better acquainted with the local community as your browse the marketplace. There’s truly something for everyone!

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PRIDE: A celebration of our freedom. Featuring Trixie Mattel (RPDR All-Stars Season 3), DJ Showboy (Mainstage) and DJ Del Stamp (Underground). Passes Available.

Official Closing Party of the Calgary Pride Festival Hot Mess Pride 2018 Hot Mess Calgary 9:00 PM, See online for pricing, 18+ Commonwealth Bar & Stage, 731 10 Ave SW Starring RPDR’s Aja (S9, AS3) with two dancefloors all night, plus hosted photo booth and support from some fave local queens. We are an inclusive queer event.

Pride in the Park 2018 Calgary Pride 11:00AM, Free, All Ages Prince’s Island Park

Twisted Element 6:00pm, $15 and up, 18+ Twisted Element, 1006 11th Ave SW

Rocky Horror Picture Show Calgary Underground Film Festival and Calgary Queer Arts Society Preshow at 11:30 PM, screening at midnight, $20, 18+ Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave SW The annual live audience participation screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show! Costumes encouraged and open to all.

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PROUD SUPPORTER OF CALGARY PRIDE

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At Air Canada, we care about fostering a diverse and inclusive community and culture for both our customers and our employees.

We fly the flag for all the gender identities, sexual orientations and colours of our country.

À Air Canada, nous accordons beaucoup d’importance à la promotion d’une culture de diversité et d’inclusion pour nos clients et pour nos employés. Nous portons haut le drapeau pour toutes les identités et orientations sexuelles et toutes les couleurs de notre pays.

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Blakes is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment comprised of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures.

For more information on all our diversity initiatives, visit blakes.com/diversity.

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2018 PARADE GRAND MARSHAL GROUP

ALBERTA GSAs

Calgary Pride is pleased to announce the Parade Marshal for 2018 as the Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) and QueerStraight Alliances (QSAs) of Calgary! We are pleased to have the youth and teachers who support one another to lead us in honouring the past and building the future.

Gay-Straight Alliances or Queer–Straight Alliances are student run groups that work to create welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe spaces for sexual and gender diverse students and their allies in schools. GSAs and QSAs are spaces that respects diversity and fosters a sense of belonging . There are over 100 GSAs and QSAs in Calgary and area.

Calgary Pride recognizes these groups as these youth show their strength and resilience while they navigate adolescence alongside their peers as well as their identity amid political turbulence and social debates for simply being who they are. Together we can evolve. Together we choose love.

For more information on GSAs in Alberta, visit: education.alberta.ca/gay-straight-alliances/what-is-a-gsa

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NEW ADDITIONS TO PRIDE IN THE PARK! PALM BAY PRIDE LOUNGE & SECOND STAGE We’re thrilled to announce a brand new stage on the East side of Prince’s Island Park this year! Featuring a more laid‑back, casual atmosphere of singer/songwriters and up-and-coming local talent, plus the new Palm Bay Pride Lounge, this shaded area is a great way to unwind and relax in one of Calgary’s most beautiful green spaces!

PRIDE WELLNESS OASIS In partnership with Sangha: Festival of Medicine, this sober space is an opportunity for you to experience breathtaking music, yoga and other wellness activities to help ground out and recharge. Bring a blanket or a yoga mat and enjoy the chill vibes!

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Upcoming Performances

SOUND LIKE FUN?

August 31, 2018 Sing-along: “The Greatest Showman” Globe Theatre

YOU SHOULD COME

December 13 & 14, 2018 Christmas at the Movies Decidedly Jazz Danceworks

We’re 40 guys in Calgary who sing everything from Mozart to Michael Jackson.

For nearly 25 years, the CMC has provided a fun, safe space where members of Calgary’s LGBTQ community can meet new friends and learn to sing.

While most of our singers are gay or bi men, we welcome men of all sexual orientations.

April 7, 2019 Fauré’s Requiem Bella Concert Hall June 2019 Cabaret: “Mostly Pitch Perfect” Details to come

Connect with us on social media!

SING WITH US! Now accepting new members for the 2018-19 season.

No audition or singing experience required.

Learn more at calgarymenschorus.com

YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

CALGARY PRIDE OFFICIAL HOST HOTEL

Your go-to social playground.

STAY & ENJOY OUR NEWLY RENOVATED GUEST ROOMS

State of the art games, eats & entertainment.

Join us for the countdown to Calgary Pride!

Sandstone Lounge Patio Parties on August 23rd and 30th from 4:00pm 8:00pm. Featuring cocktails from the winners of the Hyatt Regency LGBTQ Cocktail Competition with music from Girls on Decks DJ Moll Fi.

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Pride menu specials at Thomsons and Sandstone. Pride specials at Stillwater Spa.

HYATT REGENCY CALGARY MORE THAN JUST A HOTEL Thomsons Restaurant Sandstone Lounge Stillwater Spa Bakers Cafe

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FREE program for LGBTQ2S+ youth!

READING WITH ROYALTY SUPPORTED BY ATB

Reading with Royalty celebrates diversity and encourages children to look beyond gender stereotypes and embrace exploration of self. In programs like this, participants are able to see people who interpret gender and imagine a colourful world where people can express their identity freely.

Spark your imagination and celebrate inclusion and diversity with our new glamourous family-friendly storytime program, led by local drag queens and kings.

Visit calgarypride.ca/reading-with-royalty for more info.

Catch a reading during Pride Week (details on page 10 & 19), or in the Shell Family Zone at Pride in the Park!

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Elk Valley Pride Fest October 9th to 14th, 2018 Celebrate Pride in beautiful Fernie, BC, only 3 hours from Calgary.

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Non-binary Musician & Author Rae Spoon | It’s A Drag! Feat. Misty Meadows | Friday Fuze Pride Party A Literary Evening | Beers & Queers Karate! Beginners Self Defense A Big Gay Brunch | Fairy Creek Hike

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Welcome to Deer Park United Church !

Affirming the LGBTQ+ community since 2007 Sunday Service: 10:00am Rev. Tom Melvin 77 Deerpoint Rd SE Outreach ministry, children and youth programming, and more!

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VOLUNTEER WITH US! It’s never too late to lend a helping hand! Calgary Pride is a volunteer run non-profit organization, and relies on the generosity of the Calgary community to give of their time and talents to make these events a success, year after year.

You can still sign up to be a volunteer for the 2018 Parade and Festival, and enjoy all the perks of helping out, while knowing that you’re actively working with us to end discrimination in our city.

As a volunteer, you’ll also enjoy: • Free Calgary Pride swag and t-shirt • VIP Access to beverage gardens’ after shift • Free lunch provided by The Dogfather • Tickets to the exclusive volunteer after-party • Entry into a draw for an awesome prize pack for every hour worked.

Sign up today at calgarypride.ca/volunteer Volunteer Engagement Partner

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to the Incredible Diversity of Calgary’s Community!

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GREEN INITIATIVES Calgary Pride celebrates all colours of the rainbow, but we especially love being GREEN! Working in partnership with Green Event Services, we were able to divert 60% of the waste from our 2017 festival away from the landfill, and return the parade route and Prince’s Island Park to a state better than we found them! With your help, we’ll do even better in 2018.

You can help us keep our environmental impact to a minimum by using appropriate waste receptacles around the park, and making sure you recycle this guide when the Festival is over!

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