Twisted Element is a gay bar and dance club that has a classic club ambiance, with colorful lights, a spacious dance floor and a large silver disco ball. The club hosts weekly events such as twisted karaoke, which happens on Tuesdays and Sundays, and Mama Kim's Variety Show, an amateur talent show. Dance nights happen on the weekends, featuring a DJ and an eclectic mix of soul, electronica and house. The club hosts a full bar, with numerous drink specials and discounts offered throughout the week. The cover charge varies depending on the event; check calendar for details. Twisted Element is open evenings seven days a week.
Twisted Element
1006 11 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0G3
403-802-0230
twistedelement.ca
Backlot is a small neighborhood gay bar that offers indoor and outdoor seating. The two level bar is modestly decorated with painted wagon wheels, hanging plants and dim hanging lights. Guests can sit downstairs at the bar near the fireplace, or upstairs in numerous booths. The back patio is sheltered, and smoking is allowed. In the summer months, Backlot hosts frequent nonprofit charity barbecues out on the patio. The bar has pool tables, and a jukebox, and occasionally music videos play on the bar's TV. Backlot is open evenings seven days a week, and offers a happy hour.
Backlot
209 10 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0A4
403-265-5211
Club Sapien is a gay bar and night club that can be rented out for private parties and events. The brightly lit club features a small dance club and a large seating area. The club features weekly theme nights such as Eletrick Avenue, an electronica night, and the Tune Up! Tuesday nights, a cover charge free night for people in the service industry. Club Sapien offers a full menu before 11 p.m., with plates such as a blackened chicken club wrap or lemon-olive meatballs.
Club Sapien is open seven evenings a week.
Club Sapien
1140 10 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0B6
403-457-4464
clubsapien.ca
