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

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New opportunities for you to get involved in your community

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The List - ottawa's queerest calendar

Art House: Open Mic Night

January 20 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Have a number you’ve been geeking to perform? Sign up online for Art House’s Monday Open Mic Night. Doors open at 6, performances start at 7.

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Swim Workout

January 20 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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

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QueerAmore

January 20 @ 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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Naked Boys Reading: “And All That Jazz!” (The Musical Theatre Show)

January 20 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

They get naked. They read. A different theme every month from Ottawa’s trailblazing literary salon — since July 2017.

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OFR Tuesday Run + beverage

January 21 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Run or walk with Frontrunners and join us for a beverage or supper after (place to be determined).

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Swim Workout

January 21 @ 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

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

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Swim Workout

January 22 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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

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Cozy Karaoke Night

January 23 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cozy music and vibes at Kind Space’s karaoke night.

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Parent’s Coffee Hour

January 23 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Meet other parents of trans kids at the Ottawa Trans Library’s monthly social.

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Swim Workout

January 23 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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

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Karaoke Night

January 23 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Weekly karaoke at T’s Pub hosted by Jolene.

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OFR Women’s* 5 km walk or run

January 24 @ 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm

Join the Queer women’s running community for Friday meets in Ottawa.

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Queer Lifting Club

January 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Free drop-in fitness and social club.

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Swim Workout

January 24 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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

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DRAG ‘N BINGO at Kichesippi Beer Co!

January 24 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Saltina and Sunshine host their first bingo night at Kichesippi Beer Co!

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Articles

Submitting events to the List? Check this out first!

We’re very excited to have launched The List–Ottawa’s Queerest Calendar. We’re even more excited that you’re part of the project!…

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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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Coping With Non-Consensual Sexual Experiences: Insights from Gay, Bisexual, and other Men who have Sex with Men

Coping With Non-Consensual Sexual Experiences: Insights from Gay, Bisexual, and other Men who have Sex with Men In a new…

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Community Call: Join the MAX Board of Directors

July 2023 Deadline to apply: Friday, September 8, 2023  MAX Ottawa Community Health: Championing the health and wellness of queer…

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