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SUMMARY:Rainbow Coffee Club
DESCRIPTION:Rainbow Coffee Club is Expanding! \n\n\n\nThanks to participant feedback\, we’re moving to a bi‑weekly schedule starting in February — meeting on the first and third Wednesday of each month. \n\n\n\n\nOne structured session (guest speaker or skill‑share)\n\n\n\nOne unstructured social drop‑in\n\n\n\n\nCome for connection\, learning\, and community \n\n\n\nThu\, Mar 19: NutritionMarch is Nutrition Month: Join us for a presentation designed for older adults\, led by a Registered Dietitian from Centretown Community Health Centre. You’ll learn how nutrition needs change as we age and explore practical tips to manage a smaller appetite\, boost energy\, and support your overall health. \n\n\n\nContact Sarah at sarah@thegoodcompanions.ca for details. \n\n\n\nThe Good Companions bus stop: Albert St & Empress Ave North; Bus numbers: 12 (Blair/Tunney’s Pasture); LRT station: Pimisi
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/rainbow-coffee-club-4/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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SUMMARY:Spectrum (YSB)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out\, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality\, identity\, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum\, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa! \n\n\n\nJoin Spectrum on Instagram \n\n\n\nSpectrum meets every Thursday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \n\n\n\nHow to access the program\n\n\n\nWe provide workshops\, discussion groups\, and art collaborations\, as well as counselling services\, peer mentoring\, and primary care resources. \n\n\n\nSpectrum can help with challenges like depression\, anxiety and suicide while also offering practical support to navigate the mental health\, housing and educational systems. \n\n\n\nSpectrum is also a safe space for youth to: \n\n\n\n\nMeet new people\n\n\n\nEngage in workshops and discussions\n\n\n\nAccess services like showers\, laundry\, computers\, telephones\n\n\n\nGet referrals\n\n\n\nAccess trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk\n\n\n\nJust hang out!\n\n\n\n\nActivities include: \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to our space and expectations\n\n\n\nA queer current events discussion\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nAccess to snack during group\, showers\, laundry\, harm reduction supplies\, telephone\, internet\n\n\n\nAccess to crisis counsellors from YSB and/or our in-house counsellor from Centretown Community Health Centre\n\n\n\nA relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!\n\n\n\n\nContact: Kate PoirierEmail: kpoirier@ysb.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum-ysb-2/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T200000
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CREATED:20250128T212143Z
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UID:10001675-1773946800-1773950400@maxottawa.ca
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/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:T’s Pub\, 323 Somerset St W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sports and recreation
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UID:10002891-1773946800-1773951000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Gay Men In Recovery
DESCRIPTION:A weekly hybrid narcotics anonymous group for gay men.  \n\n\n\nTo access the Zoom link\, click the link below\, select Thursday\, and scroll down to “Gay Men In Recovery.” To enter the building\, ring the intercom doorbell on the left side of the main doors if they are locked and a member will let you in. \n\n\n\nMeeting formats and accessibility: \n\n\n\n\nThis meeting is closed to non-addicts. You should attend only if you believe that you may have a problem with substance abuse.\n\n\n\nThis meeting invites participation by all attendees.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is focused on the needs of gay\, lesbian and transgender members of NA.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is meant to be attended by men only.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is wheelchair accessible.\n\n\n\nMeetings virtually and in person.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gay-men-in-recovery/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Service
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UID:10004799-1773946800-1773954000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Dyke Night
DESCRIPTION:A social for not-cis-man queers. Meet new friends & lovers\, make some crafts\, share astrological signs. Extremely chill and low-stakes event to get out of the house for a bit and be with other queers. \n\n\n\nMasks required. Some will be provided at the door but bringing your own is encouraged! N95s or KN95s are sooo sexyyyyy oooo. \n\n\n\nBYO craft stuff or use what’s provided! \n\n\n\nACCESS INFO:\n\n\n\nArt House has limited seating! Come early to guarantee a place to sit. Please email Maggie (maggiemharder@icloud.com) or DM (@maggiemayharder) if you need a guaranteed seat. \n\n\n\nArt House provides gender-neutral washrooms. There is one wheelchair accessible washroom. There is no wheelchair ramp. There is a set of 8 stairs to get into the building (7 steps\, small landing\, and then an 8th step). Once inside\, the whole cafe floor is flat\, with the exception of the small room to the side\, which is a small step down.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/dyke-night-4/
LOCATION:Art House\, 555 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R5K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie May Harder":MAILTO:maggiemharder@icloud.com
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SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/karaoke-night/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:T’s\, 323 Somerset Street West\, Ottawa\, ON\, 2P 0J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live music,Nightlife,Regular programming
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UID:10004817-1773950400-1773963000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:BJ and The Boys
DESCRIPTION:Join BJ and The Boys for some amazing drag king energy!!! This lineup is pure 🔥🔥🔥 Come for an incredible night of performances\, fun and our traditional king off where the audience can show off their king energy and win a prize!! \n\n\n\nCast@thefrancis_coe@mr.benjamindover@littleprincevic@ellefaekwaHosted by @bj_stroker
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/bj-and-the-boys-2/
LOCATION:The Lookout Bar\, 41 York Street\, 2nd Floor\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa
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