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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T120000
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UID:10003336-1755345600-1755360000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Big Gay Book Swap
DESCRIPTION:Wheelie Productions & @maiaw.art are once again teaming up to bring you the event of the summer! \n\n\n\nAre you 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️+?Are you creative?Do you love books? \n\n\n\nThen join us for our Be Gay\, Do Art x Big Gay Book Swap! \n\n\n\n📚🎨📚🎨 \n\n\n\n📅 Saturday\, August 16th\, 2025⏰️ 12:00 – 4:00 PM📍The Grove (19 Louisa St. Unit 280) \n\n\n\n🎨📚🎨📚 \n\n\n\nThis is an all ages drop-in event!Allies welcome. \n\n\n\nFor our book swap\, we welcome all genres and all formats of books (books\, graphic novels\, cookbooks\, children’s books\, zines\, etc!). \n\n\n\nFor Be Gay\, Do Art\, all ages\, creative mediums\, and skill levels welcome! \n\n\n\nWe will also have:☆ Bookish Vendors@ravenandram@roughdraftpaper.co \n\n\n\n☆ Blind Date with a Book☆ and more! \n\n\n\nAll leftover donations will be donated to @incarcerationbooks!! \n\n\n\n♿️♿️♿️ \n\n\n\nWheelie Productions is committed to accessibility & disability justice. If you require any extra support to attend this event\, please reach out. \n\n\n\nAs part of this commitment\, we will be requiring masks for those attending. We ask that all attendees wear a high-quality mask/respirator (KN95 or better) to increase the safety of our space. We will have extra KN95 & N95 masks available for anyone who needs one! \n\n\n\nThe Grove has extra air purification throughout the space + open windows to facilitate air flow.☆ There is an Aranet CO2 monitor on site.☆ The Grove is wheelchair accessible\, with an elevator to access the space.☆ Accessible gendered (unfortunately) washrooms on site.☆ Accessible by public transit\, with paid on street parking (subject to availability!)☆ Low/no-scent space.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/big-gay-book-swap/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 18 Louisa St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R6Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Market or festival,Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T160000
DTSTAMP:20250609T220823Z
CREATED:20250609T220810Z
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UID:10003152-1750590000-1750608000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Be Gay\, Do Art Market
DESCRIPTION:Be Gay\, Do Art & Wheelie Productions is turning TWO this month\, and we want YOU to celebrate with US\, at our second annual Be Gay\, Do Art Market! \n\n\n\n🎨🎨🎨 \n\n\n\n📅 Date: June 22nd\, 2025🕒 Time: 11-4pm📍 Location: The Grove (18 Louisa St. Unit 280) \n\n\n\n🎨🎨🎨 \n\n\n\nAfter receiving nearly fifty amazing applications\, we are so excited to have such a talented group of vendors this year!! \n\n\n\n@surferboyjewelryco@marienettes_@johnstonpoetry@_mx.dream_@minkpoor@x_cadaverdog_x@victaurus_cottage@coffeebean_nick@jazmineskybeading@self_saboteur6@naaashitaaa@codacorner@hollcee@gentlequeerpal@sosaxarts@charmscll \n\n\n\n+ we will also be hosting a raffle benefitting the Gaza Soup Kitchen & L4P Legal Defense Fund! \n\n\n\n♿️♿️♿️ \n\n\n\nWheelie Productions is committed to accessibility\, disability justice\, and keeping our community safe! If you require any support to participate in this event\, please reach out. \n\n\n\nAs part of this commitment\, we will be requiring high-quality (KN95 or better) masks for all those attending\, including our vendors. We will have a variety of extra masks available (including kids sizes). \n\n\n\nOther Access Notes:☆ The Grove has extra air purification throughout the space + open windows to facilitate air flow.☆ There is an Aranet CO2 monitor on site.☆ The Grove is wheelchair accessible\, with an elevator to access the space.☆ Accessible gendered (unfortunately) washrooms on site.☆ Accessible by public transit (#14\, 11\, 10\, 85)\, with paid on street parking (subject to availability!)☆ Low/no-scent space.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/be-gay-do-art-market/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 18 Louisa St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R6Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Family friendly,Market or festival,Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250615T160000
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UID:10003115-1749988800-1750003200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Beach Day
DESCRIPTION:Don’t have plans for Father’s Day?Want to spend time with other queers instead? \n\n\n\nCome hang out with us at our Queer Beach Day! \n\n\n\n📆 June 15th\, 2025⏰️ 12:00 – 4:00 PM📍 Mooneys Bay Beach (2960 Riverside Dr.) \n\n\n\nIf the weather does not hold up\, we will post updates as needed. \n\n\n\n♿️♿️♿️ \n\n\n\nWheelie Productions is committed to accessibility\, disability justice\, and keeping our community safe! If you require any support to attend this event\, please reach out. \n\n\n\nAs part of this commitment\, and because COVID is NOT over\, we will still be requiring high-quality masks for all those with our group despite being outside. We will have extra masks available. \n\n\n\nNote: This is a public space\, so we can not guarantee masking for anyone outside of our group. \n\n\n\nOther Access Notes:• Mooney’s Bay has paid parking on site\, limited street parking on surrounding neighborhood streets\, and is accessible by public transit (#90).• This beach has free beach wheelchairs available.• There are washrooms and change rooms on site.• We will have a tent\, but we recommend bringing chairs or picnic blankets if you would like.• We can not guarantee the water quality\, so swimming is done at your own risk.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-beach-day/
LOCATION:Mooney’s Bay\, 2960 Riverside Dr.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1V 1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250525T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250525T153000
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UID:10002615-1748181600-1748187000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Covid-Cautious Burlesque Workshop Featuring Saffron St. James
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a covid-cautious burlesque workshop\, featuring the talented Saffron St. James. \n\n\n\nThis is a beginner-friendly workshop\, so no dance\, burlesque or performing experience is required! All levels are welcome. \n\n\n\nDate: May 25th\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime: 2:00 – 3:30 PM \n\n\n\nLocation: McNabb Community Centre (180 Percy Ave.) \n\n\n\nDue to the nature of the workshop\, we require that all attendees be 18+ (no exceptions!). \n\n\n\nTickets: $20/each (+ fees) \n\n\n\nThe ticket cost goes directly towards paying our facilitator and the space rental.Any leftover funds will be donated to Mask Bloc Ottawa (@maskblocott)\, to support the distribution of high quality masks and COVID tests to community members in so-called Ottawa.  \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in paying it forward to help support those for whom this cost may be a barrier\, please select “Community Ticket” at check out! If you need a sponsored ticket\, please email wheelieproductions.yow@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nWheelie Productions is committed to accessibility & disability justice. If you require any extra support to attend this workshop\, please reach out via email\, or instagram DM. \n\n\n\nAs part of this commitment\, we will be requiring masks for all those attending. We ask that all attendees wear a high-quality mask/respirator (KN95 or better) to increase the safety of our space. We will have extra KN95 & N95 masks + hand sanitizer available. If you arrive with a surgical or cloth mask\, or a mask that is ill-fitting\, we will ask that you choose a mask from our selection. \n\n\n\nWe also encourage folks to take a COVID test prior to the workshop\, as an extra means of precaution and COVID mitigation! \n\n\n\nIf you are sick PLEASE do not attend the workshop. We do not want to risk spreading illness to our community! \n\n\n\nMore Access Notes:☆ We will have several air filters running throughout the studio space! \n\n\n\n☆ McNabb Community Centre is wheelchair accessible\, and we welcome participants of all abilities! We will have chairs available for those who need them. \n\n\n\n☆ There will be signage directing participants from the main entrance to the dance studio\, as well as signage for the washrooms\, etc. \n\n\n\n☆ Accessible by public transit (#10\, #11\, #14\, #55) with free parking attached to the venue (subject to availability)\, and street parking on surrounding streets. \n\n\n\n☆ Low/no-scent space. Please avoid perfumes or other strongly scented products during this workshop. \n\n\n\n☆ There will be music\, but we will ensure that the volume is acceptable for all participants. \n\n\n\n☆ We will aim to make the space as sensory friendly as possible by adjusting lights\, etc.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/covid-cautious-burlesque-workshop-featuring-saffron-st-james/
LOCATION:McNabb Community Centre\, 180 Percy St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Drag & Burlesque,Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250511T160000
DTSTAMP:20250429T214527Z
CREATED:20250429T214511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T214527Z
UID:10002553-1746972000-1746979200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Mobility Show and Tell
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a really cool mobility aid you want to show off?Looking for inspiration to decorate your own?Thinking about getting a mobility aid and have questions for other disabled folks? \n\n\n\nJoin Wheelie Productions & @garbutch for our Virtual Mobility Aid Show & Tell! \n\n\n\n♿️♿️♿️ \n\n\n\n📆 May 11th\, 2025⏰️ 2:00 – 4:00 PM EST📍Zoom \n\n\n\n♿️♿️♿️ \n\n\n\nWe will be sharing the mobility aids we love (and hate)\, how we use them\, how we decorate them\, and what we’ve done to make them even better for us! \n\n\n\nIf you are curious about acquiring a mobility aid or switching to a different one\, we welcome questions and discussion for those with a variety of disabled experiences. \n\n\n\n♿️♿️♿️ \n\n\n\nRegister through the link below to receive the Zoom link!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/mobility-show-and-tell/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Social
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/mobility-show-and-tell/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250504T160000
DTSTAMP:20250423T153034Z
CREATED:20250417T194552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T153034Z
UID:10002523-1746363600-1746374400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Covid-Cautious Clothing Swap
DESCRIPTION:Bring your pre-loved items and exchange them for something new-to-you. It’s a fun\, eco-friendly way to save money\, reduce waste\, and connect with your community! \n\n\n\nWe will accept any clothing or accessories (all ages\, sizes & aesthetics!)\, however\, we have limited space\, so keep that in mind when deciding what to bring! \n\n\n\nWheelie Productions is committed to accessibility & disability justice. If you require any extra support to attend this event\, please reach out. \n\n\n\nAs part of this commitment\, we will be requiring masks for those attending. We ask that all attendees wear a high-quality mask/respirator (KN95 or better) at all times to increase the safety of our space. We will have extra KN95 & N95 masks + hand sanitizer available. \n\n\n\n☆ Kind Space has extra air filtration throughout the space!☆ Kind Space is wheelchair accessible\, with an elevator to access the space and automatic doors! ☆ There are both gendered\, stalled washrooms and accessible non-gendered washrooms.☆ Accessible by public transit (#11\, #6 & #7) with paid on street parking (subject to availability!)☆ Low/no-scent space☆ Quiet space available
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/covid-cautious-clothing-swap/
LOCATION:Kind Space\, 400 Cooper St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250301T170000
DTSTAMP:20250123T205224Z
CREATED:20250123T205213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T205224Z
UID:10001609-1740837600-1740848400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Masking is Sexy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a covid-cautious burlesque workshop\, featuring the talented @vivavandiva ! \n\n\n\n💃💃💃💃 \n\n\n\nNo dance\, burlesque or performing experience required. \n\n\n\nAll attendees must be 18+ (no exceptions!) \n\n\n\nThe ticket cost goes directly towards paying our facilitator and the space rental. Any leftover funds will be donated to @maskblocott to support the distribution of high quality masks and COVID tests to community members in so-called Ottawa. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in paying it forward to help support those for whom this cost may be a barrier\, please select “Community Ticket” at check out! If you need a sponsored ticket\, please email wheelieproductions.yow@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nWheelie Productions is committed to accessibility & disability justice. If you require any extra support to attend this workshop\, please reach out! \n\n\n\nAs part of this commitment\, we will be requiring masks for all those attending. We ask that all attendees wear a high-quality mask/respirator (KN95 or better). We will have extra KN95 & N95 masks + hand sanitizer available. \n\n\n\nMore Access Notes: \n\n\n\n☆ We will have several air filters running throughout the studio space!☆ McNabb Community Centre is wheelchair accessible\, and we welcome participants of all abilities! We will have chairs available for those who need them.☆ There will be signage directing participants from the main entrance to the dance studio\, as well as signage for the washrooms\, etc.☆ Accessible by public transit (#10\, #11\, #14\, #55) with free parking attached to the venue\, and street parking on surrounding streets.☆ Low/no-scent space.☆ We will aim to make the space as sensory friendly as possible by adjusting lights\, music volume\, etc.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/masking-is-sexy/
LOCATION:McNabb Community Centre\, 180 Percy St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Drag & Burlesque
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241125T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241125T210000
DTSTAMP:20241112T181334Z
CREATED:20241112T181328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T181334Z
UID:10001459-1732554000-1732568400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Be Gay Do Art
DESCRIPTION:☆ All ages\, art\, creative mediums\, and skill levels are welcome! ☆ \n\n\n\nBGDA is an all ages drop-in program\, so feel free to come and go as needed! \n\n\n\nThis month\, @maiaw.art will be hosting a zine workshop and a zine swap! So bring zines to swap\, or come and make new zines using our supplies! \n\n\n\nWe will have snacks\, drinks\, and donated art supplies for folks to use\, including collage supplies\, jewelry making\, painting\, and more! \n\n\n\nWe also encourage folks to bring extra supplies they’d be willing to share (or donate) for those who might want to learn a new art form or try out a new medium!   \n\n\n\nKind Space is an accessible space; masks mandatory
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/be-gay-do-art/
LOCATION:Kind Space\, 400 Cooper St. suite 9001\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Social
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