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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T120000
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UID:10002586-1747137600-1747141200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Planning and Implementing 2SLGBTQI Events Amid Rising Hate
DESCRIPTION:Join Egale Canada for a FREE 60-minute webinar ahead of International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). This webinar provides guidance on planning and hosting safer 2SLGBTQI events amid rising anti-2SLGBTQI hate\, along with essential safety tips for attendees. Participants will also learn de-escalation communication techniques to navigate challenging situations effectively.  \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be available in English only. This webinar is made possible thanks to the generous support of the LCBO – the Lead Ontario Partner of the Rainbow Action Hub.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/planning-and-implementing-2slgbtqi-events-amid-rising-hate/
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/planning-and-implementing-2slgbtqi-events-amid-rising-hate/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Service
ORGANIZER;CN="EGALE":MAILTO:info@egale.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T170000
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SUMMARY:Anonymous HIV Testing
DESCRIPTION:Come get tested at MAX Ottawa! \n\n\n\nSomerset West Community Health Centre will be offering rapid and anonymous HIV testing for queer and trans folks regularly at MAX Ottawa. \n\n\n\nTesting will be available for queer and trans folks (14+) by appointment or by walk-in (first come\, first served) in English or French. No names or ID required! \n\n\n\nTo learn more or to book an appointment in advance\, feel free to reach out to Micah at (613) 295-9574 by call or text. \n\n\n\nPlease note that testing will not be available on the last Tuesday of each month!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/anonymous-hiv-testing-4/2025-05-13/
LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:MAX Programs,Regular programming,Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T112043
CREATED:20250509T161148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T161155Z
UID:10002606-1747160100-1747166400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Silent Disco Park Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Do you consider yourself a creative person or a lover of dance? Do you care for the environment through acts of service? Are you curious about new ways to practice mindfulness and play?! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a FREE silent disco park clean up\, where you’ll be able to listen to music with other participants using Bluetooth headphones while clearing McNabb park of litter and trash. Featured channel will be a live DJ set courtesy of DJ Del Pilar. \n\n\n\nNot interested in dancing? Drop by to chat with community volunteers who are passionate about ending plastic pollution and promoting circular economies. \n\n\n\n6:15 pm – 8 pm Tuesday May 13th 2025 – McNabb Park (180 Percy St)Rain date: Wednesday May 14th 2025\, 6:15 pm – 8 pm \n\n\n\nHeadphones\, trash bags\, gloves and a limited number of trash pickers will be provided – Bring water\, comfortable shoes\, and a piece of ID for your headphones deposit! \n\n\n\nAlthough registration is not required\, you can secure your headset by registering through the link below!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/silent-disco-park-cleanup/
LOCATION:McNabb Park\, 180 Percy St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Family friendly,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Centretown Community Association":MAILTO:ccca@centretowncitizens.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T112043
CREATED:20250514T184617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T184641Z
UID:10002636-1747161000-1747166400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Frontrunners
DESCRIPTION:A running and walking club for 2SLGBTQ+ community and friends in the National Capital Region\, meeting Tuesday nights\, Friday nights\, and Saturday mornings (09:00 (spring\, summer\, fall); 09:30 (winter; from the first Saturday of December to the last Saturday of March)) at 111 Lisgar Street\, the rear entrance of City Hall. \n\n\n\nRuns are held: \n\n\n\n\nTuesdays at 6:30 pm\, after which we go for coffee (Routes)\n\n\n\nSaturdays at 9:00 am (9:30 am from the first Saturday of December to the last Saturday of March inclusive)\, followed by breakfast  (Routes)\n\n\n\n\nWomen’s 5km run \n\n\n\n\nFridays at 5:00 pm\n\n\n\nThis event is open to all who identify as women\, female-identifying\, non-binary\, and Two-Spirit individuals\n\n\n\nFor more details\, please email wmns@ottawafrontrunners.org \n\n\n\n\nNOTICE: 2025 Gatineau runs — Saturdays\, 10 May\, 14 June\, 12 July\, 9 August\, 13 September\, and 11 October. \n\n\n\nCancellation of runs are rare\, only owing to holidays and hazardous weather. When runs are cancelled\, we post a notice on the site linked below and send an e-mail to members.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/frontrunners/2025-05-13/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T203000
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CREATED:20250502T163249Z
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UID:10002565-1747161000-1747168200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Paddle & Flicks
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Paddle & Flicks with The Grove! Join us for a fun evening of table tennis / social followed by a movie! The event will take place on Tuesday May 13 2025 at 6:30 at 18 Louisa St #280. \n\n\n\nMasking is required (recommended kn95 or better ) \, non-alcoholic beverages will be available and allowed to be consumed in the space during the movie.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/paddle-flicks/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 18 Louisa St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R6Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Nightlife,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T190000
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UID:10002583-1747162800-1747170000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:In Our Tongues Asian Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:CELEBRATE ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH WITH US! Join us this upcoming May 2025 for Asian Heritage Month to celebrate as a community! We will be showcasing a line up of stellar artists including Kimmortal\, Shay\, and King Kimbit!!! Scroll down to read their bios then register. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nDate: May 13th\, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM EST  \n\n\n\nRegister via the button at the bottom of the page\, to attend either… IN-PERSON at Saw Centre (67 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada) or online via YouTube live steam (link provided day of via email you registered with) \n\n\n\nOur Artists\n\n\n\nKIMMORTAL \n\n\n\nPolaris-nominated\, multi-disciplinary artist blending hip hop\, theatre\, visual art\, and queer diasporic storytelling to create transformative\, inclusive spaces for marginalized voices. \n\n\n\nKimmortal is renowned for their highly conceptual genre-bending musical explorations and lyrical intricacies. The queer\, non-binary\, filipinx artist flows between singing and rapping; their signature subversive gusto only complemented with a down-to-earth\, human vulnerability. Their 3rd album “Shoebox” (2023) expresses the journey of healing intergenerational trauma and celebrating the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Their singles “This Dyke” appear on popular TV series The L Word: Generation Q and “On My Way” appear in Apex Legends Season 19. This past year Kim’s original music production was featured in the TV series Sort Of (out now on HBO\, CBC) and they’re currently writing for another TV Series (TBA). Their music video “Blue and Orange” directed by Aya garcia and co-written by Kimmortal and Tin lorica received the Best Music Video Award at the 2024 Disorient Asian American film festival. They’ve shared stages with Thundercat\, Saul Williams\, Ruby Ibarra\, Superknova\, Saba\, Shad K\, and many more. \n\n\n\nLive – Duo | Live – Band | Video – Blue and Orange | Instagram | Music + Links | Web | Press \n\n\n\nSHAY \n\n\n\nShay Saddiq is a poet with a rich portfolio in Ottawa’s spoken word and performance art scene. Known for her compelling performances in the OG500 competition\, she has graced the stage twice\, first time at 17 years old\, showcasing her skills and stage presence. Her talent has garnered attention beyond the stage\, as evidenced by her interview on Alan Neal’s “All in a Day” and features in various articles highlighting her artistic contributions. Shay has also left her mark in projects like “Pieces Of Us\,” where her creative voice resonates. \n\n\n\nOG500 Performance | Instagram \n\n\n\nKING KIMBIT \n\n\n\nKing Kimbit is a literary Hip-Hop artist born and raised on unceded Algonquin territory (Ottawa)\, passionate about empowering youth\, community care\, and sharing love through writing\, reciting\, and the abolition of punitive\, carceral institutions. King has performed solo and as part of ensembles in music and theatre across Turtle Island\, Jamaica\, and Vietnam. In 2017 King released her debut album Life Lessons Poetically\, a collection of musical poetry in collaboration with artists locally and abroad. She is currently creating her sophomore album\, Healing Trauma From The Projects. Since 2018\, she has teamed up with Jo-Anne Bryan\, Carmelle Cachero\, and Jordan Samonas\, as a writer and the vocalist of their group\, Speaking Vibrations. That year\, King co-founded Cap City Cyphers (CCC)\, a space for rappers and singers to learn and develop improvisational skills and build community. Since then\, CCC has partnered with organizations local and abroad to promote community through music. Her newest release Fk12frfr Pt. II is streamable everywhere.  \n\n\n\nWeb | Lees – a Cinepoem | The Sermon – Hevve x King Kimbit | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Bandcamp
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/in-our-tongues-asian-heritage-month/
LOCATION:SAW\, 67 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Nightlife
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UID:10002605-1747162800-1747170000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Bike Club
DESCRIPTION:🚨Ride Announcement!🚨 \n\n\n\nJoin us Tuesday\, May 13th for a ride to Vincent Massey Park! This will be a loop ride\, starting and ending at the Bayview Station (see slides through the link below) at 6:45pm\, leaving at 7. We will then ride to Vincent Massey Park\, chill for a bit there and then return back to Bayview as a group. Your ride home could be dark so please bring your charged bike lights (try the dollar store or bike shop). \n\n\n\nBring a chair\, or a blanket to sit on if you wish. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: \n\n\n\nThis route (13.6km Total) will be on bike paths \n\n\n\nWe will be crossing the canal at Hartwell Locks. There are two steps up to get onto the lock\, a narrow walkway with railings on both sides\, then two steps down. (Ride leaders can help lifting/moving bikes if needed\, just ask us!) \n\n\n\nThe ride will start and end at Bayview with a break at Vincent Massey Park \n\n\n\nAs always this is a no drop ride at a chill pace\, so no one gets left behind! Charge up those lights! \n\n\n\nHope to see you there!! 💖💖🌈🚲
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-bike-club/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Social,Sports and recreation
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Bike Club Ottawa":MAILTO:queerbikeclubottawa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T223000
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UID:10002561-1747164600-1747175400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Stuck in the Middle with Erika Lashbrook
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Night Oat on Gladstone Ave for an acoustic evening of folked-up soulful originals and covers. \n\n\n\nSets at 7:30 pm 9:30 pm
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/stuck-in-the-middle-with-erika-lashbrook/
LOCATION:Oat Couture Oatmeal Cafe\, 750 Gladstone Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live music,Nightlife
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