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SUMMARY:Bear Frolic
DESCRIPTION:Back by Popular Demand!  \n\n\n\nMarch 28-30  \n\n\n\nWe’re back baby!  \n\n\n\nJoin the Ottawa Bears for a premium bear run featuring tons of great activities and camaraderie at Bear Frolic!  \n\n\n\nWeekend Activities:  \n\n\n\n\nCocktail Social \n\n\n\nBear Buffet Feast (Lone Star) *VIB pass holders only \n\n\n\nBear Bingo / Mr. Ottawa Bear \n\n\n\nBoard/Card Games \n\n\n\nPizza Party and Wave Pool \n\n\n\nEpic Dance Party \n\n\n\nBear Brunch (Tucker’s Marketplace) \n\n\n\nPurchase a VIB (Very Important Bear) pass and you will have access all the events. \n\n\n\n\nThe Courtyard Ottawa Downtown\, our host hotel\, is located in the heart of the ByWard Market and close to restaurants\, shopping and public transit. It has a large ballroom that offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable dance event. The hotel is where most of the weekend’s activities will take place.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/bear-frolic/
LOCATION:The Marriot’s Courtyard Ottawa Downtown\, 350 Dalhousie St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N7E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Social,Sports and recreation
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SUMMARY:OFR Winter Saturday Run + Breakfast (Winter)
DESCRIPTION:Run 5 \, 7\, or 9 km with the Frontrunners and have breakfast afterwards at Cooper’s Gastropub. \n\n\n\nOttawa Frontrunners (OFR) is a running and walking club for members of the Two-Spirit\, Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, and Queer (2SLGBTQ) community and friends. Located in Ottawa\, it is Canada’s national capital chapter of International Frontrunners. We have runners of various ages and skill levels and typically have groups going between 5 and 9 km (3 and 5.59 miles) at various paces. Walkers are also members of the club\, consisting usually of runners on the injury list and partners or friends of runners.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ottawa-frontrunners-saturday-meets-winter-2/2025-03-29/
LOCATION:City Hall (Lisgar St Entrance)\, 111 Lisgar\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sports and recreation
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SUMMARY:Spring Cleaning: Clothing Swap Garage Sale Market
DESCRIPTION:Come grab some free stuff or give something away this Saturday at the Grove. \n\n\n\nMeals\, snacks\, and beverages provided by Cardamom. \n\n\n\nInterested in selling your items and crafts? Set up starts at 9:00AM and costs $10/table. \n\n\n\nInterested in the clothing swap? Doors open at 10:00AM and it’s free!  \n\n\n\nYou can participate in both. You don’t need to bring anything to participate in the clothing swap.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spring-cleaning-clothing-swap-garage-sale-market/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 18 Louisa St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R6Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Social
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UID:10001930-1743242400-1743249600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:ElderQueers (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A six-week in-person workshop   \n\n\n\nWant to tell your story? Or a story? What story have you always wanted to tell?  \n\n\n\nAs Elders in the queer community\, your stories are important to be shared\, to be heard\, and to be remembered.  \n\n\n\nThis Winter/Spring session is open to folks who have never written a story and to those who have. If you have attended one of Mary Ellen’s workshops before\, you are welcome to come back and develop your storytelling skills. Mary Ellen has over thirty years of experience creating work for the stage and collaborating with people of all ages. \n\n\n\nDuring this six-week workshop\, participants will meet once a week for two hours to learn basic skills to create and tell their story. Stories can be serious or comic or a blend of both. Participants may use movement\, puppets\, music – however you want to tell your story – are all welcome! \n\n\n\nThis workshop offers an opportunity to gather\, deepen your community connections\, and create stories with the support of each other. The focus is on having FUN\, learning some new skills\, and connecting with each other. \n\n\n\nFamily and friends are invited to the final session to hear the participant’s stories. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is held in English. The registration fee gives you access to all 6 workshop sessions from February 22 to March 29\, 2025.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/elderqueers-2slgbtqia-storytelling-workshop/2025-03-29/
LOCATION:Ruddy Lounge\, NAC\, 1 Elgin St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 8X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Social
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SUMMARY:Somatic Writing and Open Mic: Queer Poetics
DESCRIPTION:Calling you from the crossroads with an invitation 📯 to this virtual Queer Poetics offering for March 2025 🫴 \n\n\n\n**DM to register** \n\n\n\nWhen you register we will send you an invite to the zoom registration\, which will automatically sign you up once completed. Please let us know if this is not accessible to you. \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you under the converging lights 🌙 ♈️ 🌤 \n\n\n\nFacilitated by @suburu.retrograde 🪻 and @ez.as.is 🌻
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/somatic-writing-and-open-mic-queer-poetics/
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/somatic-writing-and-open-mic-queer-poetics/
CATEGORIES:Art,Social
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SUMMARY:HOLE-ISTIC HEALTH
DESCRIPTION:MAX is thrilled to be hosting our second annual HOLE-ISTIC HEALTH educational event. Join us on Saturday\, March 29 from 3-5PM at DARC Microcinema for a vibrant communal afternoon.  \n\n\n\nWe are pleased to welcome back Dr. Patrick O’Byrne and Dr. Paul MacPherson to speak at our hole-in-one event for anal sexual health and pleasure. Learn the latest on anal care at this information session and connect with other GBTQ+ men and non-binary people.  \n\n\n\nThere’s also the opportunity to win BIG! The MAX team has lined up some cheeky games and sweet prizes. Snacks will also be provided.  \n\n\n\nThat’s not all! Register for HOLE-ISTIC HEALTH and get FREE entry to the HOLE Night Long Afterparty!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/hole-istic-health/
LOCATION:DARC Microcinema\, 67 Nicholas St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 7B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,MAX Programs,Service,Sex positive,Social
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SUMMARY:Bottomless Dine & Drag Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Every week\, on Saturday night\, Vanitea is the destination for the no. 1 voted drag dinner\, presented by beloved house host Devona Coe and a rotating calendar of featured local and visiting drag queens.Delivering their struts\, gag-worthy performances & all-over sass for your Saturday night pleasure\, + a fabulous 3 course tower (with meal included) and bottomless drinks!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/bottomless-dine-drag-dinner/2025-03-29/
LOCATION:The Vanitea Room\, 551 Somerset St West\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1R 5J9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife
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SUMMARY:Queer Prom
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pride Centre for an evening under the sea with community and delicious hors d’oeuvres\, as we gather together as a community to remember yet another year of queer joy! Your ticket purchase includes 2 raffle tickets. 🌈 \n\n\n\nThe tickets are on a sliding scale starting at $15 and each higher tier offers you an additional raffle ticket. \n\n\n\nPlease remember to bring your IDs to receive a wrist band for access to the bar.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-prom/
LOCATION:Canadian Museum of Nature\, 240 McLeod St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P2R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Social
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SUMMARY:Queen and Queer
DESCRIPTION:Hey Queens of Ottawa! \n\n\n\nYou’ve been asking for it\, and guess what?!QUEEN & QUEER parties are coming to Ottawa! We’re bringing our vibe with tons of excitement! \n\n\n\n🌈 WHO ARE WE?For those who don’t know us yet\, QUEEN & QUEER is the story of two friends who decided in 2021 to create Dance Parties for LGBTQ2SIA+ women in Montreal … all in a safe and welcoming space. Today\, QUEEN & QUEER has become the largest Lesbo-Queer party on the Montreal scene\, attracting a growing community. After Sherbrooke and Quebec City\, we’ve chosen Ottawa as our next destination\, and we can’t wait to meet you! \n\n\n\n🌈 MUSIC IS THE ANSWERQUEEN & QUEER parties are safe spaces prioritizing LGBTQ2SIA+ women\, non-binary people\, and trans folks. Allies are welcome too! We have a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination : homophobia\, sexism\, transphobia\, racism\, or harassment have no place at our events. Our events are recognized for celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion. Whether you’re 20 or 60 years old\, and no matter your cultural background\, you’ll find your place with us. \n\n\n\nLINEUP: \n\n\n\n\nDJ Set with our resident DJ SAM and special guest DJ Delpilar\n\n\n\nMusic: House\, Afrobeats\, Latin\, 80s\, 90s\, Pop\n\n\n\nPerformances: To be announced\n\n\n\n\nSo\, are you ready to party with us?See you on the dance floor! Let’s be PROUD\, be LOUD\, and be BEAUTIFUL!!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queen-and-queer/
LOCATION:The 27 Club\, 27 York St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Social
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UID:10002199-1743292740-1743300000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:X-Rated Super Secret Saturday Night Sinema
DESCRIPTION:The annual X-Rated Super Secret Saturday Night Sinema returns on March 29 at midnight! \n\n\n\nDig it! We’re back with an X-Rated dose of dangerous\, disreputable\, not-in-distribution\, secret late-late cinema! \n\n\n\nWhat movie are we screening? We can’t tell you\, but we can guarantee that you won’t be disappointed with our surprise selection! \n\n\n\nAdmission only for persons age 18+ \n\n\n\nFree for Members / Members Only! \n\n\n\nPurchase an Annual Membership for only $16 at the box office before the secret movie! \n\n\n\n*Please take note that doors open 30 minutes before showtimes. We encourage people to arrive early. We have a small box office\, a small candy bar\, and a single-screen cinema\, meaning that when most of an audience shows up a few minutes before showtime\, it causes a bottleneck. If possible\, we appreciate you arriving a little bit early to pick out your seat and get your popcorn. Thanks for your help!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/x-rated-super-secret-saturday-night-sinema/
LOCATION:The Mayfair Theatre\, 1074 Bank St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 2W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife
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