Welcome to Club 717’s Website
Club 717 is Durham Region’s longest-running 2SLGBTQIA+ community space and a core program of Durham Alliance Outreach. For over 30 years, it has served as a welcoming, safer space where community members can connect, celebrate, and be themselves.
Club 717 is more than a venue—it is a space for connection, expression, and community-building.
Today, Club 717 continues to evolve as a vibrant 2SLGBTQIA+ community hub, bringing together social programming, cultural expression, and community connection under one roof.
As part of Durham Alliance Outreach, Club 717 serves as a key community hub supporting social connection and well-being
What we offer
Weekly Programming
- Drag Shows (Fridays)
- Karaoke (Thursdays)
- Social Nights (Sundays)
Community Events
- Fundraisers
- Pride events
- Anniversary celebrations
Performance Opportunities
Community Impact
Club 717 plays a vital role in reducing social isolation and supporting mental well-being by creating consistent opportunities for connection within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
- Volunteer-run since 1990
- One of Durham Region’s only dedicated 2SLGBTQIA+ spaces
- Supporting local performers and artists
Together, these elements make Club 717 a cornerstone of community connection in Durham Region.
Club 717 is powered by volunteers. From hosting events to supporting daily operations, community members play a direct role in shaping and sustaining the space.
As a program of Durham Alliance Outreach, Club 717 supports the organization’s mission to create safer spaces, reduce isolation, and strengthen the 2SLGBTQIA+ community across Durham Region.
Whether you’re here to attend an event, meet new people, or get involved, Club 717 is a space where everyone is welcome.
With a history dating back to 1990, Club 717 has been a cornerstone of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Durham Region for over three decades.
Events
All of our events
