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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-2/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T181442
CREATED:20251124T165521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T165821Z
UID:10003703-1774548000-1774555200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Trans Library Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:Calling all 2SLGBTQIA+ youth! Are you between the ages of 14-19 and interested in connecting with other Queer youth in your community? Drop into OTL’s Youth Group to make some new friends and learn more about our community. Meetings are casual and drop in\, so you can stay for as long or as little as you would like. Expect a mix of discussion\, low stakes activities\, and free time to chat and connect. We will be meeting on the fourth Thursday of each month\, so if you can’t make this one we hope to see you in the future!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ottawa-trans-library-youth-group-2/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T181442
CREATED:20260225T230430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T230813Z
UID:10004767-1774548000-1774557000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Smutty Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:An arousing evening of sex-positive expression in an intimate\, sensual setting — presented by CLIMAX Conference. Join us Thursday\, March 26 from 6:00–8:30 pm at The Rainbow Bistro for our next Smutty Storytelling night. Experience bold live readings of literary smut — both fictional and true — exploring sexual empowerment\, healing\, and transformation. \n\n\n\nDoors open: 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nEvent Start Time: 6:30 pm
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/smutty-storytelling-2/
LOCATION:The Rainbow Bistro\, 76 Murray St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N5M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Sex positive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T181442
CREATED:20260304T000855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T164902Z
UID:10004786-1774549800-1774558800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Hole-istic Health 3
DESCRIPTION:✨ Taking Care of Your Pleasure \n\n\n\nMAX presents the third edition of Hole-istic Health: an evening giving you the raw and real answers to the sex questions you ask the internet. \n\n\n\nCan I get my butt to self-lubricate? Does it count as fisting if he didn’t use his thumb?Can you get E.coli from rimming? Health benefits of gooning?Can I git preganente while take tistostorne? \n\n\n\nWe’re bringing together local health experts\, sex educators\, and people with lots of experience to talk about all the things you didn’t learn in sex-ed but wish you did. Fill up on practical tips and information with our guided conversations:  \n\n\n\n7:00-7:45PM ~ Presentations: \n\n\n\n\nThe Mind is the Ultimate Pleasure Centre\, a presentation discussing how mental health intersects with and informs sexual health\, by Dr. Paul MacPherson\n\n\n\nPrEP and PEP\, a presentation on the benefits of different kinds of PrEP and guidelines for who should take doxy PEP\, by Dr. Andrew McNaughton\n\n\n\n\n8:20-8:45PM ~ Panel Discussion: \n\n\n\n\n‘Mommy\, may I? Daddy\, please?’ Going off-script in the pursuit of pleasure. A conversation with Sam Whittle\, an Ottawa-based queer sex therapist\, Antoine Incuir\, a community educator and M. Cuir Montréal 2025 / Mr. Leather Montréal 2025\, Tanya King\, a local trans burlesque and drag performer\, and Derrick\, a local trans advocate.\n\n\n\n\nSami Landri (Canada’s Drag Race Season 6) will also take the stage as our headliner — bringing her signature trash-chic energy to the night\, including a formal meet-and-greet with attendees. \n\n\n\nNeed help finding affirming health care\, sexual health testing\, or accessing to PrEP and doxy PEP? Our team will be on-site to answer questions and help you get connected to the healthcare you need. \n\n\n\nWe’ve reached capacity for the in-person event\, but you can still join us virtually as we livestream the presentations and panel discussion. Sign up through the form below and we’ll send you the Zoom link! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNotes and Accessibility for the IN-PERSON Event\n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is FREE. \n\n\n\nDoors open at 6:30PM. Event activities start at 7:00PM. \n\n\n\nWe’ll be in the Sir Guy Carleton event room at the Metcalfe Hotel. \n\n\n\nThe Metcalfe Hotel is wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms. \n\n\n\nA free top- and bottom-friendly buffet will stay open throughout the night with gluten-free and vegan options also available. We’ll follow up with those who register about allergies to accommodate as much as possible. \n\n\n\nValet paid parking is available on-site. Within a 5-minute walking distance\, you’ll also find several paid parking lots\, bus stops\, and Parliament Station (OC Transpo Line 1). \n\n\n\nWe’ll follow up with those who register about any additional access concerns\, and do our best to help accommodate them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is being supported financially by Gilead. Please note that all of the content\, speakers\, and materials have been developed independently from Gilead and the company has had no input on the event.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/hole-istic-health-3/
LOCATION:The Metcalfe Hotel\, 123 Metcalfe St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P 5L9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:MAX Programs,Ottawa,Sex positive
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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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/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:T’s Pub\, 323 Somerset St W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sports and recreation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T201000
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CREATED:20250602T193247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T193339Z
UID:10002892-1774551600-1774555800@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/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Service
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T230000
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CREATED:20241029T210043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T152947Z
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SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/karaoke-night/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:T’s\, 323 Somerset Street West\, Ottawa\, ON\, 2P 0J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live music,Nightlife,Regular programming
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T233000
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CREATED:20260326T013504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T013534Z
UID:10004836-1774555200-1774567800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Skyler Sapphire's Trans Day of Visibility Show
DESCRIPTION:Strut your way down to The Lookout for Skyler Sapphire’s Trans Day of Visibility Show! 🩵🩷🤍 Come see a night of trans excellence with this stunning cast;Your host… SKYLER SAPPHIRE ✨With performances by…🩷 Sophia Sapphire🤍 Elle Faekwa🩵 Austin Paradise🩷 Karma K.🤍 Caligula \n\n\n\nInformation about the show below\, see you there– Xoxo Skyler Sapphire 💋 \n\n\n\n📆 Thursday MARCH 26th – 8PM🎟️ Tickets are available through the link in our bio\, or $7 at the door!📍 41 York St.\, 2nd Floor – Byward Market.👤 19+
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/skyler-sapphires-trans-day-of-visibility-show/
LOCATION:The Lookout Bar\, 41 York Street\, 2nd Floor\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Ottawa
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UID:10004766-1774557900-1774569600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Strip Cheese IV: The Meltdown
DESCRIPTION:Strip Cheese IV: The Meltdown is a high energy burlesque spectacle returning after a decade to light up The Rainbow in Ottawa. Audiences can expect a glitter drenched evening of burlesque\, live music\, theatrical flair\, camp excess\, and bold stage artistry. The show brings together established icons of Ottawa’s burlesque scene alongside fearless rising stars\, creating a dynamic celebration of legacy and fresh talent. From classic tease to unexpected spectacle\, this is a night designed to surprise\, delight\, and dazzle.  \n\n\n\nSpecial Guests & Featured Artists  \n\n\n\nHosted by Retro Joad\, the evening features live music from Jumpin’ Joel Flash and performances from a vibrant\, queer and diverse cast starring Pastel Supernova\, Saffron St. James\, Koston Kreme\, Lana Lovecakes\, The Divine Darlings\, Strawberrie Feels and Bella Barecatt. Koston Kreme will also be vending her handcrafted accessories during the event.  \n\n\n\nAccessibility Information  \n\n\n\nThe venue is located on the second floor and unfortunately does not have wheelchair accessibility. There is no elevator access. We recognize the barriers this presents and sincerely apologize to those who are unable to attend as a result. This event will include stage lighting and may feature flashing lights. Music and performances will be loud at times. Ear plugs will not be provided\, but guests are welcome to bring their own. No food will be provided as part of the event.  \n\n\n\nRestrictions  \n\n\n\nThis is a 19+ event. Government issued photo ID may be required for entry. The event is open to all who wish to celebrate burlesque in an inclusive and respectful environment.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/strip-cheese-iv-the-meltdown/
LOCATION:The Rainbow Bistro\, 76 Murray St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N5M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Bella Barecatt":MAILTO:bellabarecatt@gmail.com
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