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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-2/2025-09-06/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
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SUMMARY:Minkpoor's Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Swing by Maxwell’s for an exciting art/clothing sale pop up\, Saturday the 6th of September! \n\n\n\nPLACE: 2-77 Rue WrightTIME: 9AM-7PM \n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITY: The apartment is walk-up with stairs. There is railing on both sides but the right one is wobbly. Please knock/ring the bell to be let in. \n\n\n\nMASKING: This is a mask mandatory event\, and there will be masks available at the door. Please feel free to bring your own KN95 or N95 respirator\, but less effective medical or cloth masks won’t be accepted. \n\n\n\nTRANSIT: This pop up is a block away from a bus station and it is super easy to get to it from downtown. \n\n\n\nPAY: The event is cash and e-transfer only\, but cash is much preferred. \n\n\n\nTATTOO RAFFLE: Everyone who visits the pop up has the chance to win a FREE TATTOO or a super discounted one! I will have 10 designs to choose from\, and tickets are $5 each\, or $10 for 3. The winners will be picked the night of the event and will hear from me through DMs. \n\n\n\nTHRIFTED CLOTHING: I have a ton of clothing that I’ve grown out of or don’t fit in. Most of it will be very cheap\, in $5 or $10 bins with some never worn pieces individually priced. Unfortunately the size range is only S-XL\, as these are all my old clothes. \n\n\n\nMINKPOOR CUSTOM CLOTHES: Sizes S-3XL\, I’ve made a bunch of new garments for this pop up! If you like my customized clothing feel free to ask about getting something of yours printed/bleached on\, or buy a piece of clothing and leave it with me to customize! \n\n\n\nSHOES: I have a handful of super cool shoes/boots for sale\, all sizes 6-7W\, some brand new. If you know someone with small feet like mine let them know to check it out! \n\n\n\nART: I’ll have the regular types of art I usually sell at markets – original drawings/ paintinas. lino prints\, mystery print bags\, and face doodles made on the spot for you! This is always such a hit and I love making them 🙂 \n\n\n\nPlease leave a comment if you have any questions\, and I’m super stoked so see you all then 🩷🩷🩷
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/minkpoors-pop-up/
LOCATION:2-77 Rue Wright\, 2-77 Rue Wright\, Gatineau\, Quebec\, J8X 2G4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Market or festival,Ottawa
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SUMMARY:Neurodivergence in BDSM Dynamics
DESCRIPTION:A two-day workshop with Susie Showers \n\n\n\nFriday September 5th 6PM-9PM \n\n\n\nSaturday September 6th 4PM-6PM \n\n\n\nPlease note\, you must have attended Friday’s class to be eligible to attend Saturday’s class. \n\n\n\nHave more fun with accessibility in kink for neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals\, couples\, and polycules.  \n\n\n\nPerhaps the play you’re engaging in – or avoiding – is creating discomfort or overwhelm for you or your partners. Or maybe you know exactly what you need to feel comfortable\, but play feels rigid or uninspired. Join this two-part play lab with a certified mental health & relationship counsellor to explore the benefits of kink\, power play and fetish in your relationships. \n\n\n\nYou’ll be supported to explore… \n\n\n\n\nWhy kink feels so good\, based on how your brain learns and communicates\n\n\n\nFeel the difference between feeling unsafe and feelings of discomfort from avoidance\, overstimulation\, and dissociation \n\n\n\nConnect your unique access needs to roles and activities in BDSM \n\n\n\nCreate scenes and aftercare plans for collaborative connection \n\n\n\n\nIn the first part you will explore challenges and support needs. Bring your questions\, your struggles\, your wins! In the second day you’ll be loosely guided to create a scene honouring the play style for your neurotype to satisfy you and your partners\, and find creative ways to meet your accessibility needs. You don’t need to be in an ongoing relational dynamic to attend\, all that’s required is curiosity to understand yourself and other people.  \n\n\n\nDay 1: \n\n\n\n\nAfter settling in we name common challenges in kinky play and intimacy for neurodivergent folks.\n\n\n\nThis channels into support needs these challenges may be pointing towards.\n\n\n\nWe play with the difference between feeling unsafe and feeling uncomfortable in relationship\, and bring curiosity to discomfort. \n\n\n\nThere will be a bit of homework to take with you so you’re prepared well for the practical part. \n\n\n\n\nDay 2: \n\n\n\n\nConnect support needs to tools including kinky behaviours and activities \n\n\n\nPlan out a scene including negotiation and aftercare for everyone involved \n\n\n\n\nNote: This is not a 101 intro to BDSM\, so prior knowledge of basic kink negotiation\, safety and consent are expected before joining. \n\n\n\nTickets are sold per person and are provide access to the event for both Friday and Saturday as this is a two day workshop. \n\n\n\nTickets 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\nThis workshop does not require a membership. Doors will open 15 minutes before the start of the class. \n\n\n\nSusie Showers is a queer nonbinary AuDHD creative arts therapist and relationship counsellor in Montreal. They support queer and trans individuals and relational dynamics explore challenges and curiosities around gender\, sexuality\, kink\, and polyamoury. They integrate somatic techniques\, drama therapy\, sex therapy\, and DBT using a feminist trauma-informed body-based approach. They have been learning and teaching in kink communities since 2013 in London UK\, Melbourne Australia\, Toronto\, and Montreal. They are a clown\, a film maker\, and a puppeteer\, and a dutiful servant to a small black cat called Freyja.  \n\n\n\nsusieshowers.com
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/neurodivergence-in-bdsm-dynamics/2025-09-06/
LOCATION:Probe Ottawa\, 41 York St 3rd & 4th floor\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Ottawa,Sex positive
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SUMMARY:Queer Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Pride was a Protest. \n\n\n\nWe’re angry. We’re frustrated. Pride left us drained\, outraged\, and alone. We need a space to let it out. \n\n\n\nCome dance your heart out with a room full of queers who get it.  \n\n\n\nShake off the anger. Scream\, sweat\, sing\, hug\, and reclaim some joy in a world that tries to keep us small.  \n\n\n\nThis is a night to release\, to connect\, and to be held by our chosen family. \n\n\n\n✨ What to expect \n\n\n\n• A soundtrack built for catharsis: 90s + 2000s pop\, R&B\, Hip-Hop\, Reggae\, Dancehall—songs that make your body move and heal your inner gay kid \n\n\n\n• A sweaty\, chaotic queer dance floor where you can throw everything you’re holding into movement \n\n\n\n• Karaoke\, late-night shenanigans\, and communal chaos because we are weird like that \n\n\n\n• Hugs\, dance moves\, solidarity\, and the kind of queer joy that is\, in itself\, resistance. This is political\, radical\, and necessary \n\n\n\nThis isn’t a party. It’s a survival ritual. It’s how we keep it together\, how we process our personal and collective trauma and how we move through it as a community. We party. We turn rage into rhythm\, frustration into movement\, and isolation into community. \n\n\n\nWe are dropping the ticket prices to $10 in advance and $15 at the door.  \n\n\n\nTickets are limited. Grab yours. Bring your rage. Dance it out. \n\n\n\nFriday\, Sept 6 · The British Hotel · Aylmer \n\n\n\nBe queer. Be loud. Be sweaty. Be there. \n\n\n\n✨ Queering Aylmer’s Usual Vibe? \n\n\n\n\nA high-energy queer dance floor\n\n\n\nDrinks\, food\, bilingual service with a smile\n\n\n\nDrag\, music and deliciously bad decisions \n\n\n\nHugs\, glitter\, and sweaty camp vibes\n\n\n\nUnapologetically loud joy in the heart of Aylmer\n\n\n\nInclusive\, safe space for all genders\, identities\, sexualities and good humans\n\n\n\n\nThe Talent \n\n\n\nDrag DJ Adrianna Exposé is coming in hot with an epic mix of throwbacks and bangers. Expect a high-energy blend of 90s and 2000s pop\, Hip-Hop\, R&B\, Reggae\, and Dancehall—curated for maximum ass-shaking and singalong potential.  \n\n\n\nQueering Aylmer is more than a party—it’s a celebration of queer existence\, resistance\, and community. Part dance party\, part love letter to ourselves\, and part small-town queer magic. \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, September 6th \n\n\n\nTime: 6pm to midnight  \n\n\n\nLocation: The British Hotel\, Aylmer | Gatineau \n\n\n\nTickets: $10 online | $15 at the door
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-dance-party/
LOCATION:The British Hotel\, Restaurant and Pub\, 71 Principale St.\, Gatineau\, Quebec\, J9H 3L6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Aylmer,Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Aylmer Love":MAILTO:aylmerlove@gmail.com
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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/2025-09-06/
LOCATION:The Vanitea Room\, 551 Somerset St West\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1R 5J9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife
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UID:10003423-1757192400-1757210400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Laylit 7-Year Anniversary Tour
DESCRIPTION:Laylit\, the acclaimed platform and collective celebrating music and artists from the Arab and SWANA (South West Asia and North Africa) region and its diaspora\, is bringing its seventh anniversary tour to Club SAW in Ottawa on Saturday\, September 6\, 2025\, presented in partnership with Debaser.  \n\n\n\nThe anniversary stop will feature an electrifying lineup: New York City-based Arianna Danae\, Ottawa’s own DJ Zraa\, and Laylit resident DJs Nadim Maghzal and MNSA. Together\, they will deliver a vibrant dance party that pushes musical boundaries while fostering queer community connection.  \n\n\n\n19+ event / licensed  \n\n\n\nClub SAW is a wheelchair accessible space. The indoor venue is accessible by a ramp from street level\, the doors are automatic\, and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible (including adult-sized change tables). Bathrooms are also gender neutral.  \n\n\n\nFree harm reduction supplies\, including masks and earplugs\, are available at the box office.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/laylit-7-year-anniversary-tour/
LOCATION:SAW\, 67 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live music,Nightlife,Ottawa,Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca
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