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Bring a dish, bring a friend, bring yourself. 🌈 Rainbow Potluck is a relaxed afternoon in the park, made for q***r community to eat, play, and soak up the good weather together. No agenda, no pressure, just good food and good company.

(Please ensure you have a list of ingredients available for any homemade dish you decide to bring)

You can expect:
🧺 A big, delicious spread of food made and shared by our community
🎯 Lawn games for anyone who wants to join in (or just cheer from the sidelines)
💬 Conversations that go wherever they want to go
🏳️‍🌈 A warm mix of q***r and trans folks, all ages welcome
☀️ Plenty of space to relax, hang out, and stay as long as you like

📅 Date: Sunday, Sept 20th
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Riley Park, under the Bandshell, Calgary, AB

Bring something to share if you're able, but don't stress if you can't. There's a spot for you here either way.

Come as you are, stay as long as you like, and spend a little time with your people. 💛

Once a month, we hold open a little door in the world just for you. No agenda, no pressure to be anything other than exactly who you are. Just a warm room and good company. As we drift into August, this one's for you. Come as you are, stay as long as you like. ☀️

Brand new here, or one of our regulars, either way, we're genuinely glad you're coming.

You can expect:
🤭 Laughter that shows up before you even realize it
💬 Conversations that go wherever they want to go
🏳️‍🌈 A big, warm mix of q***r and trans folks, all ages welcome
☕ Coffee and other drinks for whatever you're able to pay
🪑 A cozy spot saved just for us

📅 Date: First Saturday of every month (that's tomorrow!)
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Congress Coffee Company () - 215 36 Ave NE , Calgary, AB

You are welcome to RSVP via the links in our bio! But this is absolutely not required.

Big thanks to our friends at for partnering with us to help make this happen every month 💛

We know life outside can be a lot right now. This is your reminder that you don't have to carry it alone, even just for an hour. Come hang out with your people. ☀️

Just so you know: this is a peer space, built on connection and care, not a therapy or counselling setting. Come as you are, to talk, laugh, and feel a little less alone.

🌈✨ Q***r Calgary will be bringing our events to the Q***r Arts Market! ✨🌈

We're so excited to be partnering with and for the Q***r Arts Market! In true Q***r Calgary fashion, we'll be bringing a Community Corner just for you! This will be a space to relax, hangout, and have a good time with your fellow community members. Maybe play a game or do some crafts! We can't wait to see you there. 💕

When ⏰: Saturday, September 5th | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location 📍: BMO Centre - 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1
Where 🏠: Hall F, You'll find us near the front entrance!
💸 Cost: Free!! Donations are always welcome, whether online or in person 💕
👉 https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/organizations/q***r-calgary (Or in our bio!)

What to expect at our corner:
🎲 Board games all day long
🎨 Arts and crafts
🐉 Beginner-friendly scheduled TTRPG games (limited spots!)

Whether you're a board game buff, a craft enthusiast, or curious about tabletop games for the first time, there's a spot for you at our corner!

📌 TTRPG signups are first come, first serve, so swing by early to grab your seat!
- TTRPG sessions are beginner friendly and open to all experience levels, no experience necessary!

Come find us in Hall F and spend the day celebrating community, creativity, and cozy q***r joy 🌈✨ See you there!

September is here, and so is Calgary Pride! 🌈🏳️‍🌈

Pride Month is a chance to celebrate how far our community has come, honour the people who fought for the rights and visibility we have today, and show up for each other, loudly and proudly. It's also just a really good time to be together. Calgary Pride brings thousands of people out to connect, celebrate, and remind each other that we belong here, exactly as we are.

Come celebrate with your community this month at Q***r Calgary. Here's what's happening, come join us! ✨

- Q***r Arts & Crafts, every Monday at 7 PM, Sunalta Community Hall
- Q***r Board Games, every Friday at 6 PM, The Sentry Box
- Community Care Coffee, 11 AM Saturday, September 5th, Congress Coffee
- Community Corner at the Q***r Arts Market! 11 AM–7 PM, Saturday, Sept 5th, Hall F, BMO Centre. We're partnering with Calgary Pride to bring you board games all day, arts & crafts, and beginner-friendly TTRPG sessions (limited spots, first come first served!). Free to attend, no experience necessary 💕
- Rainbow Potluck (New Event!), Sunday September 20th, Riley Park. More info will be announced soon!
- Q***r Beers, 1 PM Saturday, September 26th, Prairie Dog Brewing
- Q***r Quests (One Shot Adventures), 6 PM Thursday, September 24th, The Sentry Box
- Rainbow Road (Video Game Club), 5 PM Sunday, September 27th, Congress Coffee

Whether you're looking to meet new people, try something new, or just hang out somewhere welcoming, there's a spot for you at any (or all!) of these. 🏳️‍🌈✨

Full details on times & locations at Q***rCalgary.LGBT
💛 RSVPs are appreciated via the links in our bio, but never required.

Love what we're building? Help us keep these programs running with a donation at q***rcalgary.lgbt/donate 🌈

Come join us TODAY for the Thursday Night Q***R QUESTS!

Did you remember to register? If not, you can find the sign up sheet here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/q***r-quests

Meet us at SENTRY BOX at 6pm.

Teifling characters are allowed, but not required!

We've got one more Q***r Quests adventure are calling your name this month! 🐉✨

Grab your dice, dust off your character sheets, and come hang out with us! Whether you're a seasoned dice-roller or have never sat at the table before, there's a cozy little spot waiting just for you 💕

📍 August 27th | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM 🌙 One-Shot Adventures
Come join our usual one-shot D&D adventures! All experience levels welcome, including total beginners. Pre-made characters are available, or bring your own (level 3 please!).

📌 Location: The Sentry Box () - 1835 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0K2
💸 Cost: Free!! 🎉

Both events will be full of cozy storytelling and good vibes in a welcoming space for Calgary's q***r community 🌈 Dice and supplies are provided, so all you need to bring is you!

Sign up's are required and can be found on our Zeffy page - https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/organizations/q***r-calgary 🦋

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Looking for a fun way to connect with your community this spring? Come join us this evening for Rainbow Road! A monthly q***r video game club for all things gaming!

Whether you are a hardcore gamer or just looking for a casual excuse to hang out, Rainbow Road is your cozy space to geek out, chat about your favourite games, and play together in person. No stakes, just vibes! 🕹️✨

This month we'll be hanging out, playing some Nintendo Switch favourites (Mario Kart 8, Smash Brothers Ultimate & Mario Party Superstars! Feel free to bring your own controller and/or games to play with folks! If your not feeling like playing, there will be lots of conversations and great vibes all evening.

Feel free to bring some games, a controller, or anything else you'd like to share!

📅 ⏰Date & Time: August 30th@ 5PM
📍 Location: Congress Coffee - 215 36 Ave NE , Calgary, AB T2E 2L4
💸 Cost: Free! Just simply show up :)

We can't wait to talk & play games with you!! 🎮💜🏳️‍🌈

🌈🧵 Q***r Craft Night is Back! ✨🖌️

Mondays hit different when you've got a cozy craft night to look forward to! Come hang out with us tonight (and every Monday!) for a low-key, feel-good evening with your local q***r community.

Sketch, knit, paint, string some beads, or just show up to chat and vibe — however you want to spend the evening, there's a seat for you here. 🏳️‍🌈

📅 Mondays | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Sunalta Community Hall (Club Room)
💸 Totally FREE — no sign-up required, just show up!

Bring a project, bring an idea, or just bring you — we've got extra supplies on hand for anyone who needs them. ☕🧶

This space is here for you to breathe, create, and connect after a long day.
Big thanks to for helping us keep this night free and open to all. 💛
See you there tonight! 🎨🌈
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Summer's winding down (but let's be honest, we'll take every last warm afternoon we can get!) and we're raising a glass to it 🌻🍻🏳️‍🌈

Join us for Q***r Beers this August 22nd as a relaxing weekend afternoon to celebrate the last stretch of summer, good company, and authentic community connections. Whether you're here to sip, chat, or just for the vibes, there's always a spot for you at the table 💛🌈

🗓 Saturday, August 22 at 1 PM
📍 Bitter Sisters Brewing Co, 510 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary

Come share what you've loved most about this summer? What are you most looking forward to as fall approaches? 🍂☀️😎
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