11 wild parties to check out around Calgary at this year's Pride
Calgary’s Pride starts this Thursday, and for ten days straight there will be cool events to check out, parties to attend, and people to see.
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We’ve put together a list of the eleven most rocking spots to be at to keep the party going late into the night.
Enjoy!
Gayger III
What: A party complete with live music and a drag show — all proceeds go towards the pride scholarship at Mount Royal University.
When: Friday, August 24, 2018
Time: 9:30 pm to 2:30 am
Where: Twisted Element — 1006 11th Avenue SW
Admission: $5
Pink Flamingo Pride Pinball Party
What: Enjoy a night of Pinball and drinks at the Pin-Bar at an event put on by Pink Flamingo YYC.
When: Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Time: 8 pm to 2 am
Where: Pin-Bar — 501 17th Avenue SW
Admission: $10
Girls on Deck: Up All Night Pride Party
What: Go-go dancers, stripteases, and some awesome DJs are expected at this Twisted Element event.
When: Thursday, August 30, 2018
Time: 9 pm to 2:30 am
Where: Twisted Element — 1006 11th Avenue SW
Admission: $7
All-Star Pride Weekend — LUST
What: A night of dancing, music, and drag stars!
When: Friday, August 31, 2018
Time: 8 pm to 3 am
Where: Twisted Element — 1006 11th Avenue SW
Admission: $15
Pride Friday Divas at Backlot
What: Take your talents to the stage at The Backlot for a drag show that is open to performers.
When: Friday, August 31, 2018
Time: 10 pm to 3 am
Where: The Backlot — 209 10th Avenue SW
Admission: Free
Aquaria and Asia: Pride 2018
What: Check out the Palace Theatre on Friday to see two of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10 stars.
When: Friday, August 31, 2018
Time: 9 pm to 2 am
Where: The Palace Theatre — 219 8th Avenue SW
Admission: $40 to $65
HY DRA TION vol. 8: Dyke and Trans MARSH
What: This all-ages afterparty will be lighting it up at TRUCK Contemporary Art on Saturday.
When: Saturday, September 1, 2018
Time: 9:30 pm to 2:30 am
Where: TRUCK Contemporary Art in Calgary — 2009 10th Avenue SW
Admission: $5
Pure Pride Calgary starring: Kameron Michaels – Mz Cracker -Eureka
What: This Pride Party will feature three of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10 contestants alongside international DJs and local performers.
When: Saturday, September 1, 2018
Time: 9 pm to 2 am
Where: The Palace Theatre — 219 8th Avenue SW
Admission: $40
All-Star Pride Weekend — WRATH
What: A night of dancing, music, and drag stars!
When: Saturday, September 1, 2018
Time: 8 pm to 3 am
Where: Twisted Element — 1006 11th Avenue SW
Admission: $15
FUSE
What: This 18+ event will feature Nic Nemesis, Kloves, Knows, and BLKFT.
When: Sunday, September 2, 2018
Time: 9 am to 2 pm
Where: Habitat Living S0und — 1217 1st Street SW
Admission: TBD
Hot Mess Pride 2018
What: Two dance floors will be running at the Commonwealth Bar all night for this event, which will feature AJA in her Calgary debut.
When: Sunday, September 2, 2018
Time: 9 pm to 2 am
Where: Commonwealth Bar and Stage — 731 10th Avenue SW
Admission: $36 +