About this Event
True stories told.
Heartfelt, joyful, challenging, complicated, painful, hilarious, real - and anything in between.
The Coming Out Monologues brings 14 storytellers to stage. Share their journeys of discovery and revelation, told like never before.
Arts Market - come early, stay after and see incredible talent from in and around Mohkinstsis. Support local Queer creatives, discover handmade goods, original art, and more. Access to the market is free.
Try a can of SLOW JAM: Pineapple Lime Mint Vodka Soda and other beverages at the '88 bar! This year's signature drink is a collaboration between Eighty-Eight Brewing Co. and Calgary artist Zab Skelan.
PERFORMANCES
OCTOBER 24: 7:00pm-9:00pm; Arts Market 6:30pm-9:30pm
OCTOBER 25: 2:00pm-4:00pm; Arts Market 1:30pm-4:30pm
ARTS MARKET
Tour and talk with this year's market artists at intermission and a 1/2 hour before & after performances.
MORE DETAILS BELOW
This year's TCOM is at SpanicArts (131 6 Ave. SW, Calgary) around the corner from The GRAND theatre in the historic Lougheed Block. Enter from 6th Avenue.
- Wheelchair/Mobility Aid-Accessible.
- ASL Interpretation at each performance.
- No flashing lights during performances; photos will be allowed in the lobby.
- Face masks available for those who need or want them for extra immune system support.
Saturday
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Arts Market - FREE
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:50 PM
Monologues: ONE
Host: Mace
🕑: 07:50 PM - 08:10 PM
Intermission + Arts Market
Info: Tour the Arts Market and visit with vendors. Try a SLOW JAM at the Eighty-Eight bar. Visit new and old friends. Be yourself.
🕑: 08:10 PM - 09:00 PM
Monologues: TWO
Host: Karli
🕑: 09:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Post
Info: Leave a message of appreciation, encouragement or just “hello” for your favourite performer(s). And enter to win a pair of tickets to the 2027 Fairy Tales Film Festival (May 12-16, 2027)!
Sunday
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Arts Market - FREE
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
Monologues: THREE
Host: Darien/Darius
🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:10 PM
Intermission + Arts Market
Info: Tour the Arts Market and visit with vendors. Try a SLOW JAM at the Eighty-Eight bar. Visit new and old friends. Be yourself.
🕑: 03:10 PM - 04:00 PM
Monologues: FOUR
Host: Lucky
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Post
Info: Leave a message of appreciation, encouragement or just “hello” for your favourite performer(s). And enter to win a pair of tickets to the 2027 Fairy Tales Film Festival (May 12-16, 2027)!
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Event venue & nearby stays
SpanicArts / Haus of SpanicArts, 131 6 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Canada
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