MAX Articles

Keeping It 100: Mental Health

April 30, 2026

MAX Ottawa’s monthly community group for queer African, Caribbean, and Black people. This session focuses on mental health skills and support.

Ottawa’s Next Drag Superstar – Week 1 – Premiere Variety Show

April 28, 2026

Ottawa’s Next Drag Superstar 4 kicks off with an exciting Variety Show. Join us for a talent showcase from all of your 2026 contestants!

Writers Festival: Do the Right Thing

April 28, 2026

Emily Austin, an Ottawa-based queer author, returns to the Writers Festival to discuss her recent book “Is This a Cry for Help?”

Support MAX during Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend 🏁

April 28, 2026

MAX Ottawa is fundraising through the Tamarack Race Weekend to sustain and expand our health and wellness programs.

My History of Lesbian Activism

April 27, 2026

A powerful and thought-provoking evening with Marie Robertson, one of Canada’s most influential voices in LGBTQ+ advocacy.

Queen & Queer

April 27, 2026

Get ready for another unforgettable lesboqueer night with the best crowd in the city and our amazing allies.

The Morning After Show

April 27, 2026

A drag and burlesque brunch showcasing the best of last night, this morning

The Morning After Show: Late Brunch Edition

April 27, 2026

A drag and burlesque brunch showcasing the best of last night, this morning. Our SECOND SHOWTIME

Tea for Tara: Episode 3

April 27, 2026

Our next segment of Tea for Tara episode 3 “Finding Yourself Through Art” features Barley Burns and Kiran Niet!

Capital Burlesque Expo: The Afterparty

April 27, 2026

Close out a weekend of burlesque beauty in the Capital with us!