The Backlot

02/08/2025

Backlot ❤️ Memories ❤️

02/07/2025

We want to send a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has supported us so far! Your generosity, kind words, and encouragement mean the world.

Backlot has always been more than just a bar—it’s a community, a second home, and a place where friendships are made and memories last a lifetime. We’re working hard to reopen our doors, but we still need your help to make it happen.

We’ve made great progress, but there are still some major hurdles to clear.
Every donation, no matter the size, gets us one step closer to bringing back the space you know and love.

Please consider donating and sharing our GoFundMe with friends and family. Together, we can make this dream a reality!

Thank you for believing in us. We can’t wait to welcome you back! ❤️




https://gofund.me/26ab60d0

02/05/2025

https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/its-been-hell-gresham-block-tenants-pack-up-as-demolition-looms

Gresham Block is owned by Louson Investments, a family real estate company headed by president Justin Ryder, who were The Backlot’s and Western Block’s tenants former landlords.

Please read this article …

Moving trucks were stationed outside Gresham Block on Thursday as tenants vacated the historic building ahead of an impending demolition.

01/31/2025

https://gofund.me/26ab60d0

Hi my name is Mark and I’m raising funds to help me reopen one of Calgary, Alberta’s oldest owned … Mark Campbell needs your support for The Backlot Evolution

01/28/2025

Trying to streamline what is needed to make this possible! I have changed the GoFundMe's automated setting, which initially set my actual goal of $60k, to what it thought would make the fundraising goal look more attainable by setting mini goals. I apologize for how it may have been perceived, as I thought the end goal was visible to everyone. I have also lowered the goal since certain costs for equipment, fees, etc. are not what I initially thought they would be.

01/09/2025

Have a potential new location for The Backlot Evolution 🏳️‍🌈, but we need help with the startup costs and equipment! Whatever you can do to help will be greatly appreciated and an amazing community will have their safe space again ❣️

Hi my name is Mark and I’m raising funds to help me reopen one of Calgary, Alberta’s oldest owned … Mark Campbell needs your support for The Backlot Evolution

09/03/2024

Oh, how easily I remember the emotions I felt when this picture was taken on September 2nd, 2021❣️

My staff, some of The Backlot regulars, contractors and myself worked our cute lil butts off to get the patio ready for that year’s Pride party … and the community came out and showed us how much they appreciated everything we did to make “a little hole in the wall, dive (diva) bar be as busy as possible during a relaxed Covid rules, Debutant Downer!”

I’ll be 💯 honest here, I’ve had some emotionally trying times where I briefly thought about “throwing in the towel”. However this little spot was where I’ve made so many amazing friendships, raised a ton of money for charities and flirted with all of you kittens ❣️

Every single person in our community, and I’m going to say this, this great
City of Calgary Community
for better or worse, has made our
All Encompassing Sexual Orientation Community, strive to speak up and make a difference, settling for nothing less than equality and compassion …

So how can I walk away from so many reasons that my staff and I have been honoured to be a part of … we will find a new space, a new home for the “house white”! 😜

From the bottom of my soul, I wish you all to have a moment where your heart shines with Pride for the unique Wonder Person that you are ❣️💫 Happy Pride Calgary 💫❣️

08/28/2024

07/27/2024

It’s Saturday and the last dance party at Backlot has already started !
Spinner Dj D 2pm-2am
Come down and enjoy the last night with us. ❤️🌈🧡

07/25/2024

Last 3 days are here and we would love to spend it with each and every one of you !
Friday and Saturday we will be open at 2pm-2am. Come say hi and support the Backlot. ❤️🌈🧡🍻

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07/21/2024

The final week at Backlot !

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