Wrap up your Western Cup weekend with an unforgettable night! Dance the night away at Play Haus—Calgary's biggest queer dance extravaganza. Grab your friends, meet some new ones, and let loose on the dance floor in an epic celebration you'll never forget. Doors open at 9:00, and there will be a major reveal on the dance floor at 11:30 that you will not want to miss.
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Get your tickets early to take advantage of Early Bird pricing! Prices will increase the day of the event and at the door, so don't wait—secure your spot now.
Athlete Registration & Kickoff Mixer Presented by Home and Away
Thursday, April 17, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Home and Away (1207 First St SW, Calgary)
Register for your tournament and mix and mingle with your fellow athletes and fans at the Athlete Registration & Kickoff Mixer, presented by Home and Away! Featuring food discounts, charitable donations for every local beer purchased, free gaming, a DJ, dance floor, and a drag show hosted by Calgary legend and Canada's Drag Race finalist...Nearah Nuff!
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Nearah Nuff competed and placed in the top four on Season 4 of Canada's Drag Race. She describes herself as a 'Stampede on Heels' whose drag is sexy, glamorous, and fierce, and as the Season 4 Lip-Sync Assassin, prepare yourself to absolutely get one hell of a good show.
One Night in Monaco
Friday, April 18, 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Imperial Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Calgary (700 Centre St SE, Calgary)
Take in a night of glitz, glamour, games, cocktails, and performances, hosted by none other than Nearah Nuff! Enjoy an exciting cabaret-style environment, featuring vendors, amazing raffle prizes, and a big-ticket auction item (to be announced soon)!
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Entry is free and everyone is welcome!
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Headlined by DJ Joash Charles, whose sets bring a mixture of turntablism techniques, instrumentals, and clever word play. He is the official DJ of the Calgary Stampeders, and placed second in the most recent Red Bull 3Style Canadian Finals. His party-rocking reputation has found him on bills with acts such as Skratch Bastid, Four Colour Zack, Nick Bike, J. Espinosa, Jarreau Vandal, Chase B, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Maseo, and Jayemkayem, and his ventures into the electronic world have brought him to the stage with Skrillex, RL Grime, Ahadadream, James Hype, Grandtheft, Major Lazer, and Thuglil.​ You can always expect to hear something you've never heard before at a Joash Charles set.
Play Haus Club
Saturday, April 19, 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Imperial Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Calgary (700 Centre St SE, Calgary)
Formerly the Western Cup Dance, we bring you the rebranded Play Haus, a Euro nightclub-inspired party featuring a killer sound and visual experience.
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Headlined by three killer DJs: Sara Sukkha, Matt Caine, and Jon Delerious.
Sara Sukkha doesn't just step outside of her comfort zone—she leaves it in the dust. Heavily influenced by the sounds underground sounds of Drum & Bass, Grime, and Dubstep from her time living in the UK, Sara refuses to settle for one sound in the spectrum. She has supported the hottest names in entertainment including John Summit, Deadmau5, Sofi Tukker, and Chris Lake and her vocals have garnered attention and support from industry heavyweights like Diplo, Tiësto, and David Guetta. Expect the unexpected at her set.
Matt Caine's signature house music features deep, soulful and emotive textures. His releases on esteemed labels like the UK's Alola Records and Western Canada's Nordic Trax have significantly impacted the house music scene.
Jon Delerious brings a vibrant fusion of soulful yet groovy, organic yet electrifying sound, smoked-out dubby rhythms, and disco-infused vibes. He has shared the international stage with legends like 'Little' Louie Vega, Carl Cox, Richie, Hawtin, Kevin Saunderson, Mark Farina, and Kaskade.
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Play Haus doors open at 9:00, and right at 11:30 we bring you an epic reveal in the middle of the dance floor that you will not want to miss.
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If you experienced last year's event, expect this one to absolutely topple it. Bring all your friends—you might even make some new ones too—to the dance floor for an epic experience. And be sure to get your tickets for this pulse-pounding party early. There is an Early Bird pricing component and prices increase day-of and at the door.
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TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK
Want to help make this community event the best Western Cup it can be? Volunteer with us for Western Cup! We give each volunteer a free Western Cup Dance ticket for helping out…that’s a smashing value! Woot! Plus you’ll have a blast, we promise.
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Shoot us a message or use the link below to reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Theresa, to learn more about where we need some extra helping hands.