“The List!” is MAX Ottawa’s weekly social calendar for GBT2Q guys to find a variety of events in the capital region. Check back every Wednesday for updates!
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- Wednesday, April 17th
- Thursday, April 18th
- Friday, April 19th
- Saturday, April 20th
- Sunday, April 21st
- Monday, April 22nd
- Tuesday, April 23rd
- Wednesday, April 24th
- Thursday, April 25th
Wednesday, April 17th
- Walk-in Counselling for LGBTQ2S+ folks and support persons are offered at Centretown Community Health Centre. 12- 8 pm. Free and anonymous service. For more details: (613) 233-4443 ext. 2109
- Keeping it 100 (K1), MAX Ottawa’s ACB (African, Caribbean, Black) GBTQ+ peer discussion group, returns for its second April session. 6-8 PM at 251 Bank Street. Always Free with Food and Refreshments provided
- GLITTERAZZI: SPRING FLING hosts its 1st mid-week party at Queen Street Fare. Drag Performances by local queens and DJ ASHLEY GAUTHIER We play house music, remixed top 40 & dance classics. 19+/ Tickets are $8 (Early bird online) to $15. $1 for every ticket sold is donated to the Rainbow Railroad charity
- HUMP – Wednesdays at Mercury Lounge is here for you every Wednesday night for local drag talent in a fun and welcoming space at Mercury Lounge!
- Self-care Wednesdays / Mercredis pour soi happens every Wednesday, until April 24, 2019. Hosted by Centre de la fierté – Pride Centre. If you’re in need of a positive space to de-stress and make new friends, head on over!
- Every Wednesday, The Bourbon Room hosts Ottawa’s premiere weekly burlesque show. Produced by Rhapsody Blue, Doors at 7 pm, Show at 8 pm. Pay-what-you-can before 8pm $14 cover after 8pm
Thursday, April 18th
- Now What?! is a casual discussion group for guys into guys over 40 years of age. In partnership with Ottawa Senior Pride Network and MAX Ottawa, it takes place every 3rd Thursday of the month. Free to attend. 7-9 pm at 251 Bank Street. Email MAX for more details
- Gay Zone Gaie, Ottawa’s guy into guy friendly sexual health clinic returns. 5:30-8:00 pm at Centretown Health Center. Weekly yoga’s location takes place Centretown Community Health Centre 5:15 pm to 6:45 pm. NA Meetings will be at the Centretown CHC, address 420 Cooper Street. For details, contact Bryan at bryan@aco-cso.ca, 613-238-5014 ext. 232
Friday, April 19th
- TimeKode is back at it in classic fashion in the basement at D’Afrique Restaurant & Bar. sound = big. space = small. come one + come all!!!! 10PM | $5 before 11PM | 19+
- Where My Girls At, Womxn & Songs 90’s is 10:30 PM – 2:30 AM at Babylon Nightclub with DJ JUICE (Ottawa/Montreal). 19+, check door for cover prices.
- Make sure to get tickets to DRAG DINNER @ The Vanitea Room, A Tea Salon & Eatery! With performances by Devona Coe & Featured Queens, seats go quickly for this always fun time!
- Join Rahim Salsa Friday all year round 275 Elgin St. All are welcome! Free classes at 8 pm, No experience or partner required. Social dancing until 1 am after lessons. For more: www.rahimsalsa.com
- After the The Lookout Bar’s RuPaul’s Drag Race Viewing Party, stay for DJ Jumpn’ Jim and dancing. Hosted by Devona Coe and guests. 19+/$10 cover 💃
Saturday, April 21st
- Geek Out Ottawa host a bi-weekly get together every 1st and 3rd Saturday. A place for geeky LGBTQ+ folks (and allies) to get together and socialize. 2:30-5:30 pm at The Blurry Pixel
- Crafts, Food and Swimming! Hosted by Saefty – Support And Education For Trans Youth. From 3 PM – 730 PM at the Jack Purcell Community Centre, 3-5pm Crafts and Hang out, 5-6pm Dinner! 6-7:30 April Trans Children and Youth Swim Night with Ten Oaks Project
- The Queer Mafia presents…For the first time! OH MY JAM – DRAG edition. Hip Hop, RNB, Dancehall, Reggae, 90’s, Top 40 Cheese with the very BEST after a long-awaited Return pf DJ Craig Dom [ the 6ix ] $7 at the door before 11:00 pm | $10 After. Limited PWYC available before 11 pm
- THE MOST AUTHENTIC 80’s DANCE PARTY IN THE UNIVERSE?! You be the judge. DJ Remi Royale + The John Hughes Orchestra play House of Targ. Doors: 9pm / Show at 10pm / 19+ /Cover: $6
- Popaholics! Princesses of Pop Dance Party at The 27 Club Ottawa! Hosted by DJ Davey. They’ll be playing the best Pop music featuring ARIANA X BRITNEY X RIHANNA! FREE POPCORN & LOLLIPOPS all night…. Doors @ 10:30/ 19+ event
- Karaoke with the one and only Fabulous China Doll (9 pm to 2 am), every Saturday night at the Shanghai Restaurant!!
- The Lookout Bar & Nightclub will be having their world-class drag shows! Showtimes at 11:30 pm and 1230 am! #SaturdayNightDrag
Sunday, April 23rd
- Project Unicorn, hosted by John “Coach” Yetman, is cancelled. It returns next Sunday, April 28th.
- Join Swizzle’s Bar every Sunday night starting at 7:30 pm for Yard Sale Bingo! The first card is free! Additional cards are $5 for 3, or $2 for 1!
- T’s Pub hosts Sunday brunch from 11 am-2pm, Bear Coffee from 3-5 pm, then karaoke from 8 pm to midnight!
Monday, April 22nd
- Ottawa Senior Pride Network host a bi-monthly seniors’ bowling group at West Park Bowling. Every 2nd & 4th Monday of each month. Starting at 6:30 p.m. for $3.50 per game! Free bowling shoes if needed. For more information, call George at 613-263-0609 or georgeis@rogers.com.
- Swizzles Comedy Night!, hosted by Swizzles Bar and Grill, is every Monday! Join them for an XMAS Eve Edition. Head there this Monday starting at 8 pm.
- Karaoke & Cocktails, hosted by The 27 Club Ottawa and Dog & Pony Sound happens every Monday starting at 9:30 PM.
Tuesday, April 23rd
- Fatherhood with Mike Reynolds, Hosted by Jan Van Heuzen is 7 PM – 10 PM at Shanghai Restaurant. This workshop is free and features a conversation around being a constructive father, but reserving your spot is encouraged: jan@masculinity.info. The workshop is for male-identified folks.
Wednesday, April 24th
- Walk-in Counselling for LGBTQ2S+ folks and support persons are offered at Centretown Community Health Centre. 12- 8 pm. Free and anonymous service. For more details: (613) 233-4443 ext. 2109
- HUMP – Wednesdays at Mercury Lounge is here for you every Wednesday night for local drag talent in a fun and welcoming space at Mercury Lounge!
- Self-care Wednesdays / Mercredis pour soi happens every Wednesday, until April 24, 2019. Hosted by Centre de la fierté – Pride Centre. If you’re in need of a positive space to de-stress and make new friends, head on over!
- Every Wednesday, The Bourbon Room hosts Ottawa’s premiere weekly burlesque show. Produced by Rhapsody Blue, Doors at 7 pm, Show at 8 pm. Pay-what-you-can before 8pm $14 cover after 8pm
Thursday, April 25th
- Spill the Tea returns with Share the “T” with Nina Bonina Brown! Nina will headline an evening of fun AND informative outreach. Devona Coe will MC and perform alongside Charli Deville, Icesis Coutoure, and Savannah Balenciaga Couture. DJ Grace Panda will be playing the jams at The 27 Club Ottawa. Tickets available online, or pay what you can entrance at the door! 9 pm to 2 am
- Hygge Homesharing Launch Party! Takes place 6 PM – 8 PM, CJ Blake and others will highlight the Hygge Homesharing Association is the ONLY current local homesharing program, and will begin acceptance of applications to our pilot program for the 2SLGBTQ community. Enjoy snacks, speeches, and smiles as we come together as a community.
- Gay Zone Gaie, Ottawa’s guy into guy friendly sexual health clinic returns. 5:30-8:00 pm at Centretown Health Center.
- Weekly yoga’s location takes place Centretown Community Health Centre 5:15 pm to 6:45 pm
- NA Meetings will be at the Centretown CHC, address 420 Cooper Street
- For details, contact Bryan at bryan@aco-cso.ca, 613-238-5014 ext. 232
Looking to sing your heart out? Karaoke takes place at:
- Swizzle’s every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- The Lookout Bar every Tuesday and Wednesday
- T’s Pub every Sunday
- The 27 Club Ottawa every Monday
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MAX Ottawa would like to acknowledge that our organization operates on unceded and unsurrendered Algonquin Territory.
Something we missed or want to add? Email r.alsberry@maxottawa.ca to make sure your GBT2Q+ guy friendly event is added.
For more information and events, visit MAX’s event or Facebook page.
This post is for informative purposes only. For details about events hosted by organizations other than MAX Ottawa, please refer to their event page
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