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Events Calendar

Ottawa Frontrunners Saturday Meets (Winter)

December 7 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Join Ottawa’s Queer running community for Saturday morning meets.

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In the Mix

December 7 @ 1:15 pm - 5:30 pm

Community DJ day with DJ del Pilar

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Festivus Night Market

December 7 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

WE’RE BACK at Brigid’s Well for our second annual festivus: a holiday market for the rest of us!

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Bottomless Dine & Drag Dinner

December 7 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Enjoy a fabulous 3 course meal and bottomless drinks while watching a gag-worthy drag lineup hosted by Devona Coe.

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Saturday Night Drag with Kimmy Couture & Vera

December 7 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Saturday night drag at the Lookout with amazing live performances by Kimmy Couture and Vera!

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Art House: Metro Jazz

December 7 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Cozy up with some friends for an evening of contemporary jazz and Queer company at Art House.

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Saturday Night Drag with Kimmy Couture & Vera

December 7 @ 11:30 pm - December 8 @ 2:00 am

Saturday nightclub drag sets and dancing with Kimmy Couture and Yeti.

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Holiday Drag Brunch Extravaganza

December 8 @ 11:30 am - 3:00 pm

Get ready for a holiday drag show like no other, filled with glitter, glamour, and jaw-dropping performances!

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Swim Workout

December 8 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

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

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Drop-In Volleyball

December 8 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Open to all levels, drop-in is more about having fun and getting exciting rallies going than what is on the scoreboard.

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Sunday Night Tennis

December 8 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Meet members of Gay Lesbian Tennis Ottawa at novice/advanced doubles…

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Karaoke Night

December 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Weekly karaoke at T’s Pub hosted by Jolene.

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Art House: Open Mic Night

December 9 @ 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

December 9 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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

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Ottawa Date Squares: Plus Class

December 9 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Drop in for a session and meet the Queer square dancing community, the Ottawa Date Squares.

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Articles

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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Job Posting: Director of People and Culture

Our team is evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of our communities, rolling out new tools, and expanding our programming….

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Job Posting: Health Services Coordinator

Our team is evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of our communities, rolling out new tools, and expanding our programming….

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Job Posting: Navigation and Training Coordinator

Our team is evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of our communities, rolling out new tools, and expanding our programming….

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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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