The List

Wednesday, December 11th

• 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
• Queer Trans Youth Group is hosted every Wednesday at Kind Space from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This peer-led discussion and support group for LGBTTQIA youth, ages 25 and under, in Ottawa is Canada’s longest-running group for LGBTTQIA youth.
• 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! 
• 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, December 12th

• BiPocalypse Now returns with: A Tale of Two Sisters. Hosted by Kind Space from 6 PM – 9 PM, BIPOCALYPSE NOW is a free and closed film night that is open to black, indigenous and people of colour in Ottawa. We will highlight new and old horror films that are either BIPOC directed and/or main casted. Afterwards, we will decompress with refreshments and folks can have thoughts, reflections and conversations.
• A Very Kinki Holiday Party w/ Adrianna Exposee and Fifi Hoo-Kers! 7 PM – 11:30 PM at Kinki Lounge Kitchen. This Holiday Special and Fundraiser is going to be super fun and Kinki! with part of the proceeds going to the AIDS Committee of Ottawa (ACO). Enjoy a Dinner and Drag show from 7:00-9:3, fun on the dancefloor with the Drag Dance Party, and raffles and prizes!
• Drag Battle - Grand Finale! Hosted by The Lookout Bar & Nightclub starting at 9 AM.
  You decide the winner! 8 Queens battle it out in this Tournament of Champions finale, as prior week winners vie for a $300 cash prize. Hosted by Yaya Torres, don't miss this final showdown!
• Gay Zone Gaie, Ottawa’s guy into guy-friendly sexual health clinic returns. 5:00-8:00 pm at Centretown Health Center.
  • Yoga takes place from 5:15 to-6:45.
  • NA Meetings are 7:00pm to 8:00pm
  • Book Club meets every Third Thursday of the month at 6pm
  • For more details, contact Bryan at bryan@aco-cso.ca, 613-238-5014 ext. 232
• Thursday Night's a Drag at Swizzle's Bar and Grill! Join them every Thursday for an awesome drag show with your hostess with the mostess: Zelda Marshall. Show starts at 10:30 pm, No cover or coat check.

Friday, December 13th

• Join T’s pub for the Haus of T's show!  Every week a new theme with performances from your favourite Haus of T’s performers. Peechez, Rhonda Darling, PomponMinoune, and DeeDee Delite (Chris to name a few folks you may see)! Show starts at 10:30pm / NO COVER / 19+
• DRAG DINNER & CABARET @ The Vanitea Room, A Tea Salon & Eatery! With Performances By: Devona & Featured Queens, get your tickets NOW because this popular event always sells out. 2 seatings at 7-8: 30 pm and 9-10: 30 PM
• The Lookout Bar hosts DJ Jumpin’ Jim and 2 drag shows featuring local talent. Every Friday night. 19+/Check website for drink specials!
• 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 1am after lessons. For more: www.rahimsalsa.com 

Saturday, December 14th

• Christmas In The Caribbean will be hosted by The Cultural Arts Studio this Saturday at 12 PM – 9 PM. The Cultural Arts Studio. located at 149 King George Street, will host vendors, performances, and more! Free Admission.
• Ottawa Frontrunners (OFR) is a run club for the GLBT community that meets twice weekly for running and socializing. Most runs have members running 5, 7, and 10 km (3, 4.5, and 6 miles, respectively) at various paces, and nobody runs alone! All runs begin at the Lisgar Street entrance of City Hall, 111 Lisgar. Runs are held: Saturdays at 9:00 am, followed by breakfast.
• T's bar hosts the Ottawa Knights Bar Night - HANKY CODE. Every second Saturday. there will be all request music, a shooter special,  and a draw! - NO COVER - 
• DRAG BRUNCH @ The Vanitea Room, A Tea Salon & Eatery! Performances By: Devona & Featured Queens. Book your reservation before this popular event sells out! 12 pm to 4 pm.
• Caturday Karaoke  returns this Saturday starting at 9 PM at The Royal Oak at Bank at Gloucester. Join Gary next week for an LGBTQ-friendly karaoke night.
• Join The Bourbon Room every saturday for LGBTQ Dance Party with all of your fav Drag People happening every SATURDAY! Drinks by Fritz Gerald Ulysse x Guest Queens, Music by Dj Zabber x Dj iLon x Skittles, Safe Space :: Zero Tolerance on Hate. 19+ ID req'd. Check out their site for rotating specials and door cover amounts. 
• 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, December 15th 

• Crafty Bi Nature, hosted by Anita Dolman, takes place 3 PM – 5 PM at the Lieutenant's Pump.  Drop-in craft-making and social event for Ottawa bi/pan+ folk and allies!
• Beginner Beats: Intro to Beats/Music Production will be a fun way to learn how to produce your own beats and bring your song ideas to life! Hosted by Pass The Vibes and Ontario Public Interest Research Group - OPIRG Carleton at The Origin Arts & Community Centre. Dec 8 and Dec 15th starting at 4:00 PM. Check site for admission costs and more information. 
• Coming Out, Drawing In is a FREE  Intergenerational Visual Arts Workshop Series partnership with the City of Ottawa for Kind Space youth and Ottawa Senior Pride Network / Réseau Fierté des aîné(e)s d'Ottawa. Sunday, December 8th and Sunday, December 15th. Times: 1:30-4pm. Location: Routhier Community Centre, Snacks and art supplies will be provided. RSVP preferred.
• 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, December 16th

• Kind Space hosts the final MMIWG Final Report: Reading Group from 5:30 PM – 8 PM. Kind Space has committed to hosting ongoing, intentional space for people in our communities to read, process, discuss, plan, and act on the Calls for Justice together. This is a space that will encourage you to feel your feelings in order to move towards meaningful individual and collective action.
• 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, December 17th

• Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers will take place 12 PM – 1 PM at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights. Together we will commemorate the lives of our peer sex workers that have been lost, and renew our commitment to ending the same violence targeting sex workers.
• The Jolly Rooster - Kind Space Fundraiser is being hosted by Werking Girls. 7:30 PM at the Atomic Rooster. Tori S. BoBo and Lyanna, we’re bringing you not only a show that celebrates the holiday cheer but also to raise funds for Kind Space,
• Ottawa Frontrunners (OFR) is a run club for the GLBT community that meets twice weekly for running and socializing. Most runs have members running 5, 7, and 10 km (3, 4.5, and 6 miles, respectively) at various paces, and nobody runs alone! All runs begin at the Lisgar Street entrance of City Hall, 111 Lisgar. Tuesdays at 6:30 pm. Followed by coffee
• Talent Twist Tuesday's, Hosted by T's Pub, takes place every Tuesday until Dec 17th. Sign up SUNDAY PRIOR TO SHOW with Peechez and showcase your talent on a stage! For more information or to sign up please email tspubevents@gmail.com with details about your act and date! All entertainer's names are put into a draw following the show for a gift card for T's Pub!
• Spectrum is an LGBTQ+ community youth group (ages 12-25) held each Tuesday night from 6-8 pm at Youth Services Bureau. A by-youth for-youth space offering a variety of programming including educational workshops, group discussions, art collaborations, counselling, and peer mentoring. Every week they have a new topic or activity! Contact them for details and upcoming events.

Wednesday, December 18th 

• 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 (Please note, this will be the last session of the year until January 2020. Visit the Walk-In Counselling Clinic's website for other sites and times)
• Save the date! Gay Ottawa Volleyball is hosting its annual Holiday celebration On December 18th at the ALT Hotel (185, Slater Street, Ottawa). It's a perfect occasion to enjoy good food and drinks with your friends and teammates. More details to come!
• Polyam Queer Speed Dating at Pressed, hosted by the Polyam Queer Group, 7 PM – 10 PM at Pressed Cafe. $10. Do you want to meet awesome queer polyam folks in Ottawa, for friendship, dating or possibly more? Don't miss this first Ottawa Queer Polyam Speed Dating event!
• Queer Trans Youth Group is hosted every Wednesday at Kind Space from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This peer-led discussion and support group for LGBTTQIA youth, ages 25 and under, in Ottawa is Canada’s longest-running group for LGBTTQIA youth.
• 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!
• 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, December 19th

• In collaboration with Salaam Canada and ACO, OCISO are hosting a Holiday Potluck with Your Local Family Party with good food and music in safe space from 6 pm to 9 pm.  Bring your favourite dish to share. Please register online via Eventbrite as seating is limited. Event held at 945 Wellington - OCISO Community Room
• Gay Zone Gaie, Ottawa’s guy into guy-friendly sexual health clinic returns. 5:00-8:00 pm at Centretown Health Center.
• • Yoga takes place from 5:15 to-6:45.
  • NA Meetings are 7:00pm to 8:00pm
  • Book Club meets every Third Thursday of the month at 6pm
  • For more details, contact Bryan at bryan@aco-cso.ca, 613-238-5014 ext. 232
• Thursday Night's a Drag at Swizzle's Bar and Grill! Join them every Thursday for an awesome drag show with your hostess with the mostess: Zelda Marshall. Show starts at 10:30 pm, No cover or coat check.

Looking to sing your heart out? Karaoke takes place at:

• Swizzle’s every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
• Caturday Karaoke at The Royal Oak - Bank at Gloucester every Saturday!
• T’s Pub every Sunday
• The 27 Club Ottawa every Monday
• Shanghai Restaurant every Saturday with the one and only Fabulous China Doll (9 pm to 2 am)

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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