Evolution Wonderlounge

• Edmonton to have 2 LGBTQ bars this summer as Evolution Wonderlounge begins move

  Edmonton's only gay bar, Evolution Wonderlounge, will be opening a new location next week on Jasper Ave. called Evo as it begins winding down operations at its downtown location.

  Canada

  Apr 3, 2025
  
• Hate crimes unit investigating vandalism at downtown Edmonton 2SLGBTQ+ bar

  Edmonton police are hoping the public can help identify a suspect who was captured on camera committing the mischief at Evolution Wonderlounge in the city's downtown core. 

  Crime

  Feb 19, 2025
  
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• Edmonton’s Evolution Wonderlounge smashed for 4th time in 6 months

  Evolution has been through seven cases of vandalism or break-ins since the pandemic, one of its owners says. But now, it's 'starting to feel a little targeted.'

  Crime

  Jul 27, 2023
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• Edmonton Pride Festival returns to Churchill Square under new organization

  After eight years, the Edmonton Pride Festival is returning to Churchill Square on June 25.

  Canada

  May 9, 2022
• The changing face of drag: How performers are keeping the show going during a pandemic

  There are different performance styles when it comes to drag, but there’s something all queens have in common — the ability to quickly adapt to the changing world around us.

  Entertainment

  Oct 4, 2020
• City open to supporting community with ‘other kinds of gatherings’ after Edmonton Pride Festival cancelled

  Mayor Don Iveson said he was sad to hear the 2019 Pride Festival was cancelled but also said he understands it's a complex situation and not unique to Edmonton.

  News

  Apr 11, 2019
• ‘Completely surreal’: Edmonton gay nightclub manager in shock after Orlando shooting

  Rob Browatzke, manager of Evolution Wonderlounge downtown, said he and his staff were cleaning and packing up for the night when they heard the first reports of the shooting.

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2016