Gay edmonton alberta
Retrieved from City of Edmonton archives.
(Current)
The Gay and Lesbian Archives of Edmonton was created to capture the history and the essential records of various organizations created by and for the Homosexual and Lesbian community in Edmonton. An early organization, originating as a University of Alberta trainee and faculty group lobbying to change laws discriminating against homosexuals, was the Gay Alliance Toward Equality (GATE), formed ca. GATE evolved from a quasi-University activist group to one more exemplary of the general gay society in Edmonton, emphasizing social services for the community. They were a resource centre, providing peer counselling services and speaker referrals, while continuing to advocate for gay civil rights. GATE disoriented its Societies Act registration in , and regained that status on November 4, , restarting under a new name: the Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton (GLCCE). GLCCE continued in the role of an information/education centre and was an important social gathering space for Edmonton’s gay population, hosting dances, a coffee house
EVO SPECIALS
EVENTS FOR BOTH LOCATIONS WILL BE DISPLAYED IN THE CALENDAR.
EACH EVENT CLEARLY IDENTIFIES THE LOCATION AND ADDRESS.
Join us every Wednesday at 7pm for Karaoke, with rotating hosts. Happy Hour pricing until
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From beach-party anthems to thoroughfare trip jams, we’re talking everything from “Hot in Herre” to “Steal My Sunshine”, “California Gurls” to “Despacito”. Whether it’s poolside pop or reggae-tinged twirl tracks, we’re serving vibes only.
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Kevin Hendricks, left, and Darrin Hagen in the loading elevator at Flashback in Courtesy of the Flashback Collection.
Flashback used to host gay drag races as part of the club’s annual Ms. Flashback competition. Courtesy of the Flashback Collection.
&#;You&#;re standing on very hallowed ground.&#;
Darrin Hagen stands on the sidewalk in front of the Excelsior Lofts on Avenue. The luxury condos opened in
In another life, the building was abode to Flashback, one of the most influential gay bars in Edmonton between the late s and early ‘90s. It was right across the lane from another iconic queer club, The Roost.
Preserving and sharing stories
“[Flashback] was one of the only places where linear people and queer people could proceed hang out,” says Hagen, an award-winning playwright, queer historian, and drag artiste. He’s also the artistic director of Guys In Disguise, a legendary theatre company that specializes in drag comedies and got its start at Flashback in
“You could actually bring vertical friends and they’d go: ‘Wow, this place is amazing.’ I
Welcome!
Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB
Open seven days a week at 4pm, our new location on Jasper Ave, EVO, has so many of the features our first space couldn&#;t accommodate. This accessible, street-level space is flooded by sunlight in the evenings, making it a perfect place to meet your friends for drinks and eats.
Yes, the new space has a full kitchen! Burgers, wraps, pizzas, rotating entrees, and a wide variety of appetizers feature prominently on the menu. As this is a new endeavor, the menu could alter over the next rare months, so try items now, and be sure to let us realize which ones you can&#;t live without.
Weeknight music is dictated by you, with our TouchTunes jukebox, controllable by an app right from your table! Weeknight programming includes Karaoke every Wednesday starting April 16, Trivia every Thursday starting April 24, with plans for bingo, live harmony, open mics, and more coming to #yourgaybar this summer.