About us
Calgary Outlink Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity runs a number of community groups for 2SLGBTQ+ community members and allies. These groups are a great way to meet others in the 2SLGBTQ+ community, enjoy good conversation, make new friends, support one another, and build our community.
We are currently holding a mix of online and in-person meetings. Please see our event schedule to see when each will happen.
Please note that our Safer Spaces Policy applies to all of our spaces, including any interactions that happen on our Meetup page and between any of our followers. Please be respectful in your interactions, and respect any boundaries that folks have around communication outside of our group meetings. Our groups and events are spaces for peer connection and are not dating spaces.
Outlink operates on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, Districts 5 & 6 of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of Alberta , and nations that were displaced or not represented during the Treaty 7 signing. Visit our website to view our full land acknowledgement.
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Between Men (In-person)
The Rainbow Room, #400 - 750 11 St SW, Calgary, AB, CA*NEW LOCATION* We are now meeting at The Rainbow Room (750 11 St SW), where Outlink's new home is located!
When you arrive, dial the intercom code at the door to be let in (this will be provided later). Take the elevator to the 4th floor. Turn right when you come out of the elevator. The Board Room is on the left hand side. Please follow the signs to the room! We'll let folks in until 7:00, so please arrive before then!
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Between Men is a social-support peer group for queer men, including cis men, trans men, transmasculine people, and anyone under the masculine identity umbrella who is gay, bi, pan, toric, queer, questioning, or are otherwise attracted to guys. Between Men is a safe, inclusive space where we can talk openly and honestly about our lived experiences and share our stories to feel heard, respected, loved, and supported.
Together, we can work towards better understanding ourselves and how our intersectionality impacts us, including our sexual orientations, sexualities, gender identities, and gender expressions. By realizing our individual strengths, we can overcome and liberate ourselves from negative belief systems that keep us from living authentically.
Between Men also offers opportunities to socialize, meet new people, make good connections, and have fun amongst supportive and safe company.
This meetup is intended as a space for peer support, casual socialization, and connection. This is not a structured therapy group, business networking event, or dating space. If you are looking for further support, please contact Calgary Outlink (1-403-234-8973). If you are in crisis, please contact Distress Centre Calgary (1-403-266-HELP).
Please note that this meeting is moderated by Outlink staff/volunteers who reserve the right to remove anyone from the group who is in violation of our Safer Space Ground Rules.
If you'd like to take any pictures of the room or the group, please ask facilitators and participants first._________________
Getting There:
Paid and free street parking is available in the area. The nearest LRT Stations are Downtown-West Kerby (blue line) and 8th Street (red line). Nearby bus routes include the #65 and #66. Other buses are nearby in the area as well.Building Accessibility:
There is a ramp at the main doors. There is a lip at the bottom of the ramp, so it's not quite flush with the ground. There is an elevator in the building. Washrooms in The Rainbow Room are all-gender and have larger stalls in them.Public health and the safety of our communities is very important to us! The following safety practices are put in place for our in-person programming:
- Wearing a mask is always welcome and encouraged.
- If you have any cold, flu, measles, or Covid symptoms (ex. fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, rash, etc), we ask that you please do not attend.
- The room can fit about 12 people comfortably.
2 attendees
Grabba Java (North)
Rosso Coffee Roasters - Tuxedo, 2102 Centre St N, Calgary, AB, CALooking for a friendly check-in with your community? Grab a cup of tea and join us from wherever you are as we share in each other's company! This is a safe space for anyone who identifies as an 2SLGBTQ+ community member or ally.
This is an in-person meeting! We will be meeting at Rosso Coffee Roasters - Tuxedo.
The front entrance is wheelchair-accessible, and free street parking is available in the area. There is a wheelchair-accessible + gender-neutral washroom in the café. Nearby bus routes include 3, 300, and 301.
We will have a few drink vouchers available to cover the cost of one drink if needed!
Please note that this meeting is moderated by Outlink staff/volunteers who reserve the right to remove anyone from the group who is in violation of our Safer Space Ground Rules.
If you'd like to take any pictures of the room or the group, please ask facilitators and participants first.
This meetup is intended as a space for casual connection, reminding us that we do not need to be socially distant even while practicing physical distancing. This is not a structured therapy group nor is it a dating space. If you are looking for further support, Outlink staff are available to meet with you one-on-one or in small groups by phone, text based messaging, or video call upon request. They can also help connect you to other counselling services.
Public Health Safety Precautions:
Public health and the safety of our communities is very important to us! The following safety practices are put in place for our in-person programming:- Wearing a mask is strongly encouraged when not eating or drinking.
- If you have any cold, flu, or Covid symptoms (ex. fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose), we ask that you please do not attend.
2 attendees
Colleqtive (In-person) - Crafting Night!
The Rainbow Room, #400 - 750 11 St SW, Calgary, AB, CA*NEW LOCATION* We are now meeting at The Rainbow Room (750 11 St SW), where Outlink's new home is located!
When you arrive, dial the intercom code at the door to be let in (this will be provided later). Take the elevator to the 4th floor. Turn right when you come out of the elevator. The Board Room is on the left hand side. Please follow the signs to the room! We'll let folks in until 7:00, so please arrive before then!
Join us for an evening of crafting, colouring, drawing, writing, painting, or whatever your heart desires! We will have supplies available such as paper, markers, pencil crayons, paint, canvases, colouring pages, and beads. You're also welcome to bring your own craft to work on if you wish!
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Colleqtive is a peer support group for racialized 2SLGBTQ+ community members. This includes community members who are Black, Indigenous, and people of colour. This group is a closed space, only for those who the group is intended for. Join us in a colleqtive community space together!
This group is not a structured therapy group nor is it a dating space. If you are looking for further support, Outlink staff are available to meet with you one-on-one or in small groups by phone, text-based messaging, or video call upon request. They can also help connect you to other counselling and support services.
Please note that this meeting is moderated by Outlink staff and volunteers who reserve the right to remove anyone from the group who is in violation of our Safer Space Ground Rules.
If you'd like to take any pictures of the room or the group, please ask facilitators and participants first.***
Getting There:
Paid and free street parking is available in the area. The nearest LRT Stations are Downtown-West Kerby (blue line) and 8th Street (red line). Nearby bus routes include the #65 and #66. Other buses are nearby in the area as well.Building Accessibility:
There is a ramp at the main doors. There is a lip at the bottom of the ramp, so it's not quite flush with the ground. There is an elevator in the building. Washrooms in The Rainbow Room are all-gender and have larger stalls in them.Public health and the safety of our communities is very important to us! The following safety practices are put in place for our in-person programming:
- Wearing a mask is always welcome and encouraged.
- If you have any cold, flu, measles, or Covid symptoms (ex. fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, rash, etc), we ask that you please do not attend.
- The room can fit about 12 people comfortably.
2 attendees
Lavender Teatime presents: Thirsty Sword Lesbians TTRPG (Registration required)
The Rainbow Room, #400 - 750 11 St SW, Calgary, AB, CA"Thirsty Sword Lesbians" is a narrative-focused TTRPG (table-top role-playing game) about creating and telling melodramatic queer stories. The game features and celebrates queer love and storytelling through platonic flirtation and adventuring. If you love angsty disaster lesbians with swords, you have come to the right place!
No prior experience with TTRPG's is necessary to play. The game will be lead by Outlink practicum student Jesse!
This game will take place over two afternoons:
Session #1: Character-Building
Saturday, March 14th from 1-3pm
CommunityWise Resource Centre (#200 - 2710 17 Ave SE)Session #2: Gameplay
Saturday, April 25th from 1-4pm
The Rainbow Room (#400 - 750 11 St SW)There are 4-6 spots available in this gameplay.
As this is a smaller gameplay, this event requires registration beforehand. Registering for this event means that you will be attending both sessions. Registrants will receive a confirmation email closer to the date of the event.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/pp2fecyuZoBJs3pd9
Please note that the first session will be held at the new CommunityWise Resource Centre at the Deerfoot 17 building (2nd Floor - 2710 17 Ave SE). When you arrive, please take the elevator to the second floor, and there will be a door propped open on the second floor for you to go through. Please follow the signs!
We are excited to welcome you to the home of Outlink's new offices for the second session in The Rainbow Room, a hub of queer-serving organizations!
Due to the nature of these sessions, we will need to start on time. We ask registrants to please arrive as close to 1pm as possible.
This event is part of our newly implemented Lavender Teatime structure where we host a monthly special event in addition to our two other regular monthly meetings!
Lavender Teatime is a community group for those whose identities are informed and understood in relation to experiences of queer womanhood, including trans, non binary, and cis folks as they feel comfortable in this space. Read more here.
Please note that this group is mostly attended by and is a space intended for adults. Older youth are welcome to attend if they feel comfortable, however we do offer youth-specific programming as well.
This meetup is intended as a space for casual connection. This is not a structured therapy group nor is it a dating space. If you are looking for further support, Outlink staff are available to meet with you one-on-one or in small groups by phone, text based messaging, or video call upon request. They can also help connect you to other counselling and support services.
Please note that this meeting is moderated by Outlink staff/volunteers who reserve the right to remove anyone from the group who is in violation of our Safer Space Ground Rules.
If you'd like to take any pictures of the room or the group, please ask facilitators and participants first.Accessibility and Public Health & Safety:
CommunityWise Resource Centre:
There is a ramp that leads to the front entrance, automatic buttons to open the doors, and an elevator to get the second floor.The Rainbow Room:
There is a ramp to access the front door, as well as a few steps. There is an elevator available to get to the fourth floor.The washrooms are all-gender. Larger stalls are available in the washrooms.
Wearing a mask is encouraged and welcome in all of our spaces. If you have any cold, flu, or Covid symptoms (cough, runny nose, fever, sore throat, etc), we ask that you please do not attend.
Please refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances, as some folks may have sensitivities.
Getting There:
CommunityWise Resource Centre:
There are visitor and customer parking stalls onsite. There is street parking in the area as well (please be mindful of the parking permit signs!).
The nearest LRT Station is Barlow/ Max Bell. The Max Purple Bus stop is located at nearby at 26 St SE and International Avenue. Other buses are nearby in the area as well.The Rainbow Room:
Paid and free street parking is available in the area. The nearest LRT Stations are Downtown-West Kerby (blue line) and 8th Street (red line). Nearby bus routes include the #65 and #66.If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to Zak, the Manager of Volunteers and Programming, at zak@calgaryoutlink.ca.
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