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SUMMARY:Write Club: Off The Cuff
DESCRIPTION:Off The Cuff is a casual\, creative writing workshop\, perfect for those who want to flex their creative muscles and meet other folks who love the craft.  \n\n\n\nWho: Anyone who loves to write for fun and/or experiment with the craft \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, May 29th at 6pm – 8pm (End time is approximate) \n\n\n\nWhere: The Second Floor of Milk Shop at 45 William Street \n\n\n\nWhy: Because writing and being creative is fun! \n\n\n\nNo formal writing experience is required – bring some paper and something to write with. If you’re more comfortable using a laptop or tablet\, feel free to bring that instead. This will be a relaxed and casual evening where you can practice\, strengthen\, and/or experiment with your writing. \n\n\n\nThe evening will start with a mini lesson\, then\, you’ll have the rest of the night to write and socialize. Like with comedy improv shows\, we’ll be choosing writing prompts at random. Oh\, and that’s not all. The time you have to write your stories will get shorter and shorter… \n\n\n\nIf you like what you’ve written\, you can even share with the group – although that is not mandatory. \n\n\n\nSpots are limited\, so grab your ticket now! \n\n\n\nAbout the Author: Stephanie Anne is a local author and oddball extraordinaire. She specializes in disturbing horror stories and post-apocalyptic science fiction\, but isn’t afraid to get silly and experiment with her writing. When she’s not crafting nightmare fuel\, this crazy cat person runs The Book Purge fundraiser in support of the Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/write-club-off-the-cuff/
LOCATION:Milk\, 45 William St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Milk":MAILTO:info@milkshop.ca
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SUMMARY:Capital Bi's Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Pique-nique pour les bis! Can’t wait to see you all for a potluck picnic. Bring food to share\, kids welcome\, and be ready to mingle with your bi+ community. \n\n\n\nIf the weather is no good\, we will go to the National Gallery of Canada and connect indoors.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/capital-bis-picnic/
LOCATION:Dominion Arboretum\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1A 0C6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250529T200000
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SUMMARY:OGRC Weekly Run
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Thursday evening for our weekly 5 km run\, starting and ending at T’s Pub. We welcome runners of all levels\, with multiple pace groups to ensure everyone feels comfortable and supported. Whether you’re looking to push your limits or just enjoy a leisurely jog\, there’s a spot for you in our community. \nAfter the run\, stick around at T’s Pub to unwind with a cold beer and some great company. It’s the perfect way to cap off a run and connect with fellow gay men. No pressure\, just good vibes and good times! \nSee you at 7:00 PM—let’s hit the pavement together!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ogrc-weekly-run/2025-05-29/
LOCATION:T’s Pub\, 323 Somerset St W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sports and recreation
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SUMMARY:Telling My Queer Story
DESCRIPTION:Taking place over TWO SESSIONS May 29th and May 30th 7-9pm eastern time with the same link.  \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Jeffrey Canton and Hosted by Queer Community Deathcare We often share anecdotes about our daily experiences as 2SLGBTQIA+ without realizing their potential as stories. This workshop will teach you how to transform these “moments of being” into a compelling work of art. By focusing on one or more meaningful life experiences\, you’ll learn to shape a written piece that highlights the importance of these moments and connects deeply with readers. As a storyteller\, Jeffrey Canton also wants to encourage participants to tell their stories aloud – perhaps making a video of you relating your story  \n\n\n\nDAY 1 May 29th Workshop Highlights: A focus on finding ways to create a narrative that explores how you could share meaningful life experiences through storytelling\,  \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the basics of personal storytelling and its impact \n\n\n\nShape personal stories into artistic experiences through the use of a variety of memory tools including writing prompts and photographs \n\n\n\nExplore various storytelling techniques including using online sources to add depth to your story and\, for those interested\, including adding music\, video\, or other performance tools to your piece \n\n\n\nDevelop a spoken word performance piece if interested for live or video presentation \n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this workshop\, you’ll have the tools to craft and share powerful personal stories.  \n\n\n\nDAY 2 May 30th Workshop Highlights: You will learn how to make your story come to life both as a written and as a performance piece\, highlighting both your own experience but also considering your story’s universality so that the importance of these moments of being will connects deeply with readers or with listeners.  \n\n\n\n\nConsider how personal 2SLGBTQIA+ storytelling creates a unique space for empathy and understanding and how you can use the sharing of individual experiences to explore voices and perspectives that might not have otherwise had a space to be heard \n\n\n\nShape personal stories into artistic experiences that focus on both the individual and the universal and learn the value of creating a safe space in which to tell personal narratives \n\n\n\nContinue to explore various storytelling techniques\, including adding music\, video\, or other performance tools to enhance the piece participants will be creating \n\n\n\nContinue to develop a written narrative that could also be transformed into a spoken word performance piece for live or video presentation \n\n\n\n\nAccess Details:  \n\n\n\nThis workshop takes place virtually on zoom in English.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop takes place over two 2-hour sessions.  \n\n\n\nAutomatic closed captioning is enabled.  \n\n\n\nParticipants can engage with their cameras on or off\, can unmute to speak when ready\, can raise their hands to be called on\, and can type in the chat with their contributions read out loud by the host.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/telling-my-queer-story/2025-05-29/
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/telling-my-queer-story/2025-05-29/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Community Deathcare":MAILTO:Queercommunitydeathcare@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Stud Country {Achey Breaky Queer Line Dancing}
DESCRIPTION:Queering613 Presents: Queer Line Dancing NightInspired by Stud Country\, Los AngelesThursday\, May 29th\, 2025Doors: 7:00 PM | Lessons: 8:30 PMOverflow Brewing | 2477 Kaladar Avenue \n\n\n\nGet ready for a fun-filled night of queer line dancing! 🕺💃 Queering613 is excited to bring you a new monthly event inspired by Stud Country out of LA\, featuring a half dance lesson\, half (country) dance party vibes. Let’s get hundreds of boots stomping 👢 and Wrangler-clad hips shaking on the dance floor! 🎶 \n\n\n\n💃🕺 Jason Bett has been teaching dance for over 17 years and knows how to get everyone moving — from jive and swing to two-step and west coast swing! 🎶✨ \n\n\n\nHe’s deeply involved in the queer community in Ottawa 🏳️‍🌈 and brings energy\, fun\, and a whole lot of ❤️ to the dance floor! \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a beginner\, intermediate\, or someone with two left feet 👣😅\, Jason’s got something exciting planned just for you 🎉 \n\n\n\n📅 Join us on May 29th — you won’t want to miss it! 🗓️🎊 \n\n\n\nWhether you’re there to dance\, hang out with friends 🤗\, or just watch the action from the sidelines 👀\, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun! Dressing to theme is highly encouraged – think chaps\, straps\, and spurs! 🤠✨ \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\nOverflowing Craft Brew 🍻 – Enjoy a wide selection of craft beers throughout the night. \n\n\n\nInclusive Space 🌈 – All genders and sexualities are welcome. \n\n\n\nAccessible Venue ♿ – Overflow Brewing is a physically accessible venue\, with an accessible entrance and washrooms. There is an outdoor patio\, weather permitting. 🌤️ \n\n\n\nImportant Notes: \n\n\n\nParticipation in the dance lesson is optional – feel free to join in or enjoy the atmosphere with your friends. 🕺💃 \n\n\n\nWe aim to create a fun\, safer space for everyone to enjoy\, and we’re committed to making sure this event is welcoming and accessible. 💜 \n\n\n\nYour feedback is always welcome! Feel free to reach out to us anytime at queering613@gmail.com. 📩 \n\n\n\nSpecial Thanks: \n\n\n\nOverflow Brewing for hosting us in their fantastic space: overflowbeer.com 🍺 \n\n\n\nJason Bett for sharing his dance expertise! 💃🕺 \n\n\n\nWe also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded Algonquin Territory\, land that was never surrendered. 🏞️
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/stud-country-achey-breaky-queer-line-dancing-2/
LOCATION:Overflow Brewery\, 2477 Kaladar ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1V 8B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Nightlife,Regular programming,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Queering 613":MAILTO:queering613@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Connections & Scenes: A Social & Play Experience
DESCRIPTION:Discover a night of intentional connection and exploration at Connections & Scenes. Designed to help you meet new people and ease into play\, this event blends social interaction with opportunities to try something new in a consent-focused and welcoming environment. This event encourages a range of play styles\, so feel free to flirt and flog\, but save the more intimate adventures for one of our other play parties. \n\n\n\nRespectful spectating is always welcome—participation is never required. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re here to meet new people\, refine your negotiation skills\, or explore scenes in a supportive environment\, Connections & Scenes offers the perfect blend of social and playful opportunities.At Probe\, inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome all individuals of all sexual orientations\, genders\, and identities. Our aim is to create an environment where everyone feels respected\, valued\, and free to express themselves authentically. Our venue is wheelchair accessible\, with an elevator available. Our goal is to provide an accessible\, inclusive space. If you have any questions or have specific accommodation requests\, please reach out to us. \n\n\n\nMembership not required. Tickets are available on a sliding scale to promote inclusivity and accessibility. Please choose the ticket price that makes this event accessible to you. All ticket types provide the same access to the event. \n\n\n\nA variety of snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be available all night to keep you refreshed and energized. Please note that bringing alcohol is not allowed.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/connections-scenes-a-social-play-experience/
LOCATION:Probe Ottawa\, 41 York St 3rd & 4th floor\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Parties,Sex positive,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Probe Ottawa":MAILTO:probeottawa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250529T200000
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SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/karaoke-night/2025-05-29/
LOCATION:T’s\, 323 Somerset Street West\, Ottawa\, ON\, 2P 0J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live music,Nightlife,Regular programming
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