Twisted Element

I went here for a bachelorette party—and as someone visiting from Toronto who had never been to a drag show before, I have to say, I had an absolutely amazing time! The performers were incredible, and the energy in the venue was fantastic. Everyone was just having fun and enjoying the show. The bartenders were super friendly and added to the great atmosphere. I also really appreciated the coat check system—it was so efficient! You enter your cell number on an iPad, and they quickly retrieve your jacket. Such a smart and modern setup. There were different sections throughout the venue for dancing, and I found the basement level especially enjoyable—it was a bit cooler and less crowded than upstairs. If I ever visit Calgary again, I would definitely come back. Such a fun and memorable experience!

This is a shout out specifically to whoever was DJing upstairs on June 21…. I came to the club in the hopes of dancing to the one and only Pitbull, Mr Worldwide if you will, with my pals…. held up my little “Pitbull?” notes app note and showed the downstairs DJ and he did not approve… alas I danced nonetheless… losing all hope of my mission I go upstairs and show the same note to the other dj…. but two minutes pass and MR WORLDWIDE begins to play…. this dj then mixes in not one not two but FOUR Pitbull songs throughout the night as we dance and every time we lose our absolute marbles… (Also he whips out GANGNAM STYLE?? the crowd goes absolutely bananas.) whoever you are Sir DJ….. as Mr W himself once said “Life is not a waste of time, time is not a waste of life. So let's not waste any time and have the time of our lives.” god bless

Already had a bad experience here on my 30th birthday after being drugged by a bartender who was working with a couple trying to take advantage of me. Then got kicked out shortly after due to "being inappropriate" likely the couple saying something because I didn't follow them to their booth after a free birthday drink. Yes I understand not to take free drinks from anyone but for a queer inclusive place the patrons are very lovely and kind so I didn't expect to have that happen. This place is filthy and bathrooms probably haven't been properly cleaned in YEARS and have broken toilet seats. Also went into the urinal and stalls bathroom one time due to the other being max capacity, to find a guy standing there pleasuring himself right as you walk in the door. Cherry on top was the drag show last night and watching Stephanie Prince berate people to pay her when tipping isn't mandatory and then actually go as far to pull money out of a first time visitors wallet and walk away. Staff didn't do anything to my knowledge as we were sitting right behind them and watch the interaction happen. Sub par queen demanding money and being extremely rude about it was gross. Only good thing about that place is Misty Meadows and The Birthday Girl, hands down the only saving grace of the show last night. They are amazing performers and deserve all the praise. Would consider going back for a top notch RPDR queen being there and having the place actually full and exciting. Also the all male staff and go go dancers is a major disappointment and seems to be more geared towards the queer men of the city and not the queer females. Its our only spot in Calgary but feels the least inclusive of them all. Hopefully ill still be able to attend shows after this if I so desire to ever come back but this review was needed

A great gay club, with a drag show on Saturdays and all sorts appearing from time to time. You get to see the full spectrum of the LGBT...+ Community. It's so great to have a safe space for all kinds of people to get together and party!

My first impression when we entered the place was lioe let's go somewhere else. But once the drag show started and more people arrived the place stared be more fun. The bartenders was super nice music also great. You have two options of music one on the main floor and the one in the basement. The only thing what scared me was the quality of the bathrooms, that could be better. Besides that fun place to visit, and definitely try sour drink. That drink was something else, seriously amazing drink.