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UID:10003394-1755595800-1755606600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:ElderQueers (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Elder Queer (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling with Mary Ellen MacLean \n\n\n\nBack by popular demand\, this summer 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 30 years of experience creating work for the stage and collaborating with people of all ages and experience. \n\n\n\nDuring this weeklong workshop the group will meet daily with Mary Ellen to learn some tools/skills in the art of creating a story for the stage and how to perform/tell them. Stories can be serious or comic or a blend of both. Participants may use movement\, puppets\, music – however you want to tell your story\, all are welcome! \n\n\n\nThis workshop offers an opportunity to gather\, deepen your community connections\, and create stories with the support of each other and Mary Ellen’s guidance. 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.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/elderqueers-2slgbtqia-storytelling-workshop-2/2025-08-19/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1P 5W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Ottawa,Pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T190000
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SUMMARY:Financial Literacy Clinic: A Free Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the hybrid launch of our free Co-operators Financial Clinic hosted by expert financial advisor Liv Gauthier! Whether you’re budgeting\, starting a business\, buying a home\, or exploring investing\, we’ve got you covered. \n\n\n\nCome celebrate with us\, ask questions\, and take the first step toward financial confidence. Let’s make money make sense—together!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/financial-literacy-clinic-a-free-workshop/
LOCATION:Staples Spotlight Studio\, 403 Bank St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Ottawa,Pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T133758
CREATED:20250729T154317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T154338Z
UID:10003352-1755626400-1755633600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Après Werk Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Our Ottawa Legacy Project chapter is hosting an exclusive exclusive après-werk mixer for Capital pride on August 19th at the Andaz Hotel starting at 6:00 PM! You’re invited to join us for an evening of connection\, cocktails\, community\, conversation\, & celebrating pride with purpose. \n\n\n\nTickets are FREE for paying Ottawa Legacy Members (check your email for more info) and guest tickets can be purchased at the link in our bio. Every ticket includes one free drink and helps fund life-saving HIV research. \n\n\n\nWe can’t wait to see you there! 🏳️‍🌈 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNotre chapitre d’Ottawa Project Legacy organise une soirée exclusive après-werk pour la fierté de la capitale le 19 août à l’hôtel Andaz à partir de 18 h ! Vous êtes invités à vous joindre à nous pour une soirée de connexion\, de cocktails\, de communauté\, de conversation et de célébration de la fierté dans un but précis. \n\n\n\nLes billets sont GRATUITS pour les membres payants du Projet Legacy (vérifiez votre courriel pour plus d’information) et les billets pour les invités peuvent être achetés au lien dans notre bio. Chaque billet comprend une boisson gratuite et aide à financer la recherche sur le VIH qui permet de sauver des vies. \n\n\n\nNous avons hâte de vous y voir ! 🏳️‍🌈
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/apres-werk-mixer/
LOCATION:Andaz Hotel\, 325 Dalhousie St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 7G1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Pride,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T133758
CREATED:20250514T184617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T184641Z
UID:10002650-1755628200-1755633600@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/2025-08-19/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T203000
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CREATED:20250806T150114Z
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UID:10003373-1755628200-1755635400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queerspora
DESCRIPTION:Calling all queer newcomers! Join us during Pride week in our office as we make posters for the Pride parade! Afterwards\, we’ll talk about the messages we’re conveying through our posters\, our experiences with Pride\, and we’ll learn more about Ottawa Pride’s history.  \n\n\n\nSpots are limited so make sure to register. \n\n\n\nLoading…
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queerspora-5/
LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,MAX Programs,Ottawa,Pride,Regular programming,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T201635Z
UID:10003335-1755628200-1755639000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Upcycle your old t-shirts into yarn!
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a bunch of old cotton t-shirts lying around\, waiting for a new life? Let’s learn how to upcycle them together with a simple method of turning t-shirts into yarn that you can knit\, crochet\, macrame\, or weave with! \n\n\n\nWhat’s involved? \n\n\n\nBring one or two clean old t-shirts made of 100% cotton. There will be a demo and explanation\, and then we will turn your t-shirt into yarn step-by-step together. Then we will roll it into a yarn ball for easy storage. \n\n\n\nYou will go home with a new skill and a new way to upcycle your old band t-shirts! \n\n\n\nThis is a masked event (KN95 or better). Beverages allowed. Age 16 or above due to scissors and rotary cutters being used. \n\n\n\nThere is an option to buy a thrifted shirt to upcycle if you don’t have any to bring. \n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\n9:30 End \n\n\n\n6:30 doors open \n\n\n\n7:00 Workshop (demo\, step by step guide) \n\n\n\n8:30 Open crafting time to start your next project with your brand new yarn
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/upcycle-your-old-t-shirts-into-yarn/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 18 Louisa St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R6Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T213000
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UID:10003400-1755628200-1755639000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Scenes and Zines: an Ottawa Dyke March Fundraising Event
DESCRIPTION:Scenes and Zines is half-zine workshop hosted by disability justice activist and researcher Megan Linton\, and half-film screening of the first film directed by a Black Lesbian woman\, the Watermelon Woman.  \n\n\n\nThe Ottawa Dyke March is hosting this COVID-conscious\, masked\, 18+ event to fundraise for our upcoming March\, Rally and Community Gathering on August 23rd. The event is 18+ due to the mature scene content of the film.  \n\n\n\nThe Ottawa Dyke March is a volunteer-based\, grassroots organization that aims to create spaces accepting and celebratory of dykes\, our friends\, families and allies\, and other members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.  \n\n\n\nThe proceeds of this fundraiser will go directly to support Dyke March programming\, which features a line-up of BIPOC and dyke-aligned artists\, speakers and hosts\, any technical or accessibility needs\, ASL and LSQ requirements\, tables for vending\, chairs for accessibility accommodation.  \n\n\n\nOur fundraiser event will take place at Kind Space\, and we are providing materials for crafting; zine-making\, collaborative art in tandem with the zine workshop\, banner decoration and sign-making for our march.  \n\n\n\nWe are working to provide accessible snacks to accommodate allergy and food restrictions (ex: gluten-friendly and vegan options).  \n\n\n\nThe event will also feature a solidarity station for folks to engage with\, such as book donations and future volunteer info.  \n\n\n\nThere will also be an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for our upcoming raffle\, with prizes donated by local businesses and orgs such as Venus Envy\, Black Squirrel Bookstore\, Aimé Music Festival as well as artwork submitted by several local queer artists.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/scenes-and-zines-an-ottawa-dyke-march-fundraising-event/
LOCATION:Kind Space\, 400 Cooper St. suite 9001\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Film,Ottawa,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Dyke March":MAILTO:ottawadykemarch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T233000
DTSTAMP:20260513T133758
CREATED:20250813T143937Z
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UID:10003388-1755633600-1755646200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:BJ and the Boys
DESCRIPTION:The boys are back! ⚡️ Join us on August 19th for a thrilling all-king show brought to you by your current reigning Mr. Capital Pride\, BJ Stroker! 🥸✨ \n\n\n\nBJ will be joined by guest performers; Hong Dong\, Gay Fieri\, Sir Vergon\, Charlôt Bean\, and Florian for a drag king spectacle you won’t want to miss! \n\n\n\n📆 Tuesday AUGUST 19th – 8PM🎟️ Tickets are available through the link in our bio\, or $7 at the door!📍 41 York St.\, 2nd Floor – Byward Market19+ \n\n\n\nWe’ll see you there\, at Ottawa’s Home for Drag king excellence! 🥸👑
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/bj-and-the-boys/
LOCATION:The Lookout Bar\, 41 York Street\, 2nd Floor\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T233000
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UID:10003367-1755637200-1755646200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:613 Basement Burlesque
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of entertainment at Swizzles for Basement Burlesque! Get ready to be dazzled by the seductive performances of talented burlesque artists and variety performers. This August edition\, your host Lolo Merlot takes you through performances by Kayu Atay\, Kopy Cat\, Patience Plush\, Koston Kreme\, and BJ stroker! It’s a feast for the senses\, with tantalizing dance routines\, silly antics\, and mesmerizing costumes. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the art of burlesque up close and personal. Grab your friends\, dress to impress\, and prepare for a night of unforgettable fun. Get your tickets now! \n\n\n\nDoors at 9pm\, Show at 10pm \n\n\n\nCome early for a good seat! \n\n\n\nNO RESERVATIONS \n\n\n\nNO REFUNDS
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/613-basement-burlesque/
LOCATION:Swizzles\, 246 Queen Street\,\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1P 5E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa
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