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Health and wellness services and programs for queer men, trans and non-binary people.

Join us on Saturday, March 29 to learn the latest on anal care with medical experts.

Get your tickets to the second edition of the Hole Night Long afterparty!

New opportunities for you to get involved in your community

The List - ottawa's queerest calendar

PWYC Portraits

March 16 @ 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

Get your portrait done for whatever you can afford at our PWYC Portraits event in March!

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Swim Workout

March 16 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

A swim workout led by Queer swim group, Rideau Speedeaus.

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Sunday Afternoon Bear Walk for Gay and Bisexual Men

March 16 @ 2:30 pm - 3:40 pm

A weekly walking group for GBT men

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Forbidden Films at the Mayfair

March 16 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

An afternoon of sensual cinema featuring a panel discussion, short film screening and a pop-up shop!

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Karaoke Night

March 16 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Weekly karaoke at T’s Pub hosted by Jolene.

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OSPN: Older & Bolder for 2SLBTQ+ Women

March 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A monthly drop-in discussion group for 2SLGBTQ+ women 50+

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Gender-Affirming Care Drop-In

March 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Our Affirm Program is excited to announce a new virtual drop-in throughout the month of March!

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Swim Workout

March 17 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

A swim workout led by Queer swim group, Rideau Speedeaus.

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5-pin Bowling with OSPN

March 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Weekly bowling organized by the Ottawa Senior Pride Network!

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QueerAmore

March 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

An online space hosted by Kind Space to gather and talk about issues related to being bisexual, pansexual, bi-curious and questioning.

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Spring-Themed Cyanotype Printing Workshop #1

March 18 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Celebrate the season of renewal with a hands-on cyanotype printing experience!

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Queerspora

March 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Monthly group for queer newcomers at MAX!

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Swim Workout

March 18 @ 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

A swim workout led by Queer swim group, Rideau Speedeaus.

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Karaoke Night

March 19 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Disco, funk & soul karaoke at Kind Space

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OSPN: Pizza Night at Colonnade

March 19 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Monthly pizza dinner with the OSPN

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Articles

Job Posting: Executive Assistant

MAX Ottawa has been working to improve the health and wellbeing of queer and trans men in the National Capital…

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Job Posting: Health Navigator

MAX Ottawa has been working to improve the health and wellbeing of queer and trans men in the National Capital…

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Job Posting: CO-PILOT Program Coordinator

MAX Ottawa has been working to improve the health and wellbeing of queer and trans men in the National Capital…

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Submitting events to the List? Check this out first!

An in-depth guide to submitting events to MAX Ottawa’s events calendar, the List.

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MAX Ottawa Joins the Ontario AIDS Network

MAX Ottawa takes an important step in its work on HIV by becoming a member of the Ontario AIDS Network…

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New Weekly HIV Testing Service at MAX

Get Free, Accessible HIV Testing at MAX Ottawa. Knowing your status should be simple and stress-free. That’s why MAX, in…

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New Resources at MAX

MAX Ottawa is introducing five new resources that were created to support our community’s health and wellbeing. From safer snorting…

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Community Mpox Vaccine Clinic

MAX is working with Ottawa Public Health to host pop-up community immunization clinics for mpox. The clinics are open to…

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Community Call: Join the MAX Board of Directors

Join the MAX Board of Directors August 13, 2024 | Deadline to apply: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 MAX Ottawa Community…

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