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UID:10005059-1778576400-1779312600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Online Auction Fundraiser of the Rideau Speedeaus
DESCRIPTION:The Rideau Speedeaus\, Ottawa’s queer swim club\, invite you to support local queer community spaces through their online Silent Auction Fundraiser\, now officially open for bidding 💛 \n\n\n\nFrom art pieces and handmade items to local experiences\, services\, treats\, and surprise gems\, the auction features items suited to different styles\, interests\, and budgets\, making it easy for everyone to join in and find something they’ll love. \n\n\n\nEvery bid helps support the club’s activities\, accessibility efforts\, and community programming both in and out of the pool. \n\n\n\nBrowse\, bid\, and maybe discover your next favourite gift while supporting queer joy and connection in Ottawa. \n\n\n\nBidding remains open until the evening of Wednesday\, May 20. \n\n\n\nOpen to 19+.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/online-auction-fundraiser-of-the-rideau-speedeaus/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Sports and recreation,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Rideau Speedeaus":MAILTO:info@rideauspeedeaus.com
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SUMMARY:Frontrunners: Weekly Run & Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Run or walk with Frontrunners and join them for a beverage or supper after (place to be determined).  \n\n\n\nAll runs begin at the Lisgar Street entrance of City Hall\, 111 Lisgar. \n\n\n\nCancellation of runs are rare\, only owing to holidays and hazardous weather. When runs are cancelled\, they post a notice on their site and send an e-mail to members.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/frontrunners-weekly-run-coffee/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:City Hall (Lisgar St Entrance)\, 111 Lisgar\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Sports and recreation
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UID:10004793-1778612400-1778617800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Bids for Care: A Way To Practice Care
DESCRIPTION:Queer Death Salon is a community space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people to come together to discuss death\, dying and grief. It is a facilitated drop-in discussion space\, with the purpose of building connection\, skill\, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people navigating end of life in our personal lives and in our communities. \n\n\n\nIn this interactive workshop\, participants will explore and practice the concept of “Bid for Care” as a foundational element for building responsive and supportive communities. Drawing on principles of radical mental health and community care\, participants will learn practical strategies for recognizing bids for care\, assessing personal capacity to respond\, and cultivating a culture of mutual support. \n\n\n\noumou is a Senegalese-Guinean\, multi-hyphenate polycreative – therapist(ish)\, coach\, disruptor\, zinester\, writer\, speaker\, consultant and facilitator of spaces for radical learning. oumou is a two-time graduate of Syracuse University and a former adjunct professor at the same school. she is the creator of RMHFA\, a workshop that is slowly but surely changing the care and mental health landscape.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/bids-for-care-a-way-to-practice-care/
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/bids-for-care-a-way-to-practice-care/
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Regular programming,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Community Deathcare":MAILTO:Queercommunitydeathcare@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Stitch & Bitch
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a Tuesday evening social? T’s Pub runs a weekly craft social. Bring your craft stuff over with some friends!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/stitch-bitch/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:T’s Pub\, 323 Somerset St W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Social
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UID:10005018-1778616000-1778628600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Spring Re-Awakening
DESCRIPTION:🩸🦇Being Immortal is Kinda Sexy…🦇🩸 From Dracula to Buffy\, it’s no secret that some of the most iconic pieces of media EVER are about VAMPIRES! They’re sparkly\, scary\, and incredibly alluring 👀🧛 \n\n\n\nCome join some of Ottawa’s finest drag talent as they celebrate the gothic\, sexy\, and hilarious sides of the vampire pop culture that they love so much! \n\n\n\nDressing up in undead attire is HIGHLY recommended\, as you do NOT want to look out of place at this Unholy Masquerade (I’ve heard they BITE😬🩸)👤 19+ \n\n\n\nWe’ll see you there at Ottawa’s Home for Vampiric\, Gothic\, ICONIC Drag! 🌈✨
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spring-re-awakening/
LOCATION:The Lookout Bar\, 41 York Street\, 2nd Floor\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa
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