Culturally Speaking: Our Past Matters - A History of Calgary's 2SLGBTQ+ Community

Step into Calgary’s 2SLGBTQ+ history! Join Kevin Allen from the Calgary Gay History Project for an eye-opening look at the social and political moments that have shaped the local community. Through fascinating stories and local history, you're guaranteed to learn something new!

Author Biography

Kevin Allen is a fourth-generation Calgarian who has been documenting and profiling queer people and events for more than 30 years. Kevin started the Calgary Gay History Project in 2012 to uncover and preserve stories from Calgary’s 2SLGBTQ+ past. The Project has achieved national recognition and led to the award-winning documentary film: Gross Indecency: The Everett Klippert Story; and the best-selling book Our Past Matters: Stories of Gay Calgary. Additionally, Kevin works as a senior election administrator for both Elections Canada and Elections Alberta. 

Event Details

• Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
• Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
• Location: Railway Orientation Centre
• Price: FREE. Please RSVP online in advance!

Know Before You Go

• Event Access: To access the Railway Orientation Centre, enter the Railway Café and proceed to the room on the right-hand side from the entrance.
• Parking: Paid parking is available in Heritage Park’s front lots. Parking is free for the first 90 minutes. Click here for more information.