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SUMMARY:Lesbian + Trans* Icons of Ottawa / Les icônes lesbiennes et trans d'Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:Join drag king Morgan Mercury and special guests to learn about the history of Ottawa’s lesbian and trans* activists and community groups. This 1 hour tour will cover about 1.5km on downtown Ottawa city streets in what is designated as Ottawa’s Gay Village (Bank St/Somerset St W). \n\n\n\n5-6 pm tours will be in French\, 7-8 pm tours will be in English. Tours will take place on sidewalks along busy city main streets and quiet city side streets\, with at least one designated washroom stop and options to sit at at least half of the stops. ASL interpretation upon request. Pets allowed (dogs on leash). Tour is recommended for ages 13+ but all ages welcome. Tours will discuss violence against 2SLGBTQIA+ people. \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy \n\n\n\nFor full refund\, must cancel within 24 hours. \n\n\n\nTickets to alternative tour dates can be offered if you miss a tour time you had signed up for / had been cancelled due to weather / guide sickness. \n\n\n\nGuide will cancel tour at least 2 hours before scheduled tour time if they are sick\, if the temperature is above 30 degrees Celsius\, below -15 degrees Celsius\, significant winds (more than 30km/h)\, there is bad air quality (over 4 on the air quality scale)\, or a threat of thunderstorm / freezing rain / tornado. \n\n\n\nWant to know more about the tour content\, accessibility options and/or which cowboy hat to wear? Email your tour guide Morgan Mercury at fairycowboytours@gmail.com! \n\n\n\n*** \n\n\n\nRejoignez le drag king Morgan Mercury et des invités spéciaux pour découvrir l’histoire des militantes et groupes communautaires lesbiennes et trans d’Ottawa. Cette visite guidée d’une heure vous fera parcourir environ 1\,5 km dans les rues du centre-ville d’Ottawa\, dans le quartier connu sous le nom de « Gay Village » d’Ottawa (rue Bank et rue Somerset Ouest). \n\n\n\nLes visites de 17 h à 18 h se dérouleront en français\, celles de 19 h à 20 h en anglais. Les visites se dérouleront sur les trottoirs le long des rues principales bruyants et des rues secondaires tranquilles de la ville\, avec au moins un arrêt prévu pour aller aux toilettes et la possibilité de s’asseoir à au moins la moitié des arrêts. Interprétation en langue des signes américaine (ASL) offerte sur demande. Animaux de compagnie admis (chiens tenus en laisse). La visite est recommandée pour les personnes âgées de 13 ans et plus\, mais tous les âges sont les bienvenus. Les visites aborderont le thème de la violence envers les personnes 2ELGBTQIA+. \n\n\n\nPolitique d’annulation \n\n\n\nPour obtenir un remboursement complet\, l’annulation doit être effectuée dans les 24 heures. \n\n\n\nDes billets pour d’autres dates de visite peuvent vous être proposés si vous manquez l’heure de visite à laquelle vous vous étiez inscrit ou si celle-ci a été annulée en raison des conditions météorologiques ou de la maladie du guide. \n\n\n\nLe guide annulera la visite au moins 2 heures avant l’heure prévue s’iel est malade\, si la température est supérieure à 30 degrés Celsius ou inférieure à -15 degrés Celsius\, en cas de vents violents (plus de 30 km/h)\, si la qualité de l’air est mauvaise (plus de 4 sur l’échelle de qualité de l’air)\, ou en cas de risque d’orage\, de pluie verglaçante ou de tornade. \n\n\n\nVous souhaitez en savoir plus sur le contenu de la visite\, les options d’accessibilité et/ou quel chapeau de cow-boy porter? Envoyez un courriel à votre guide Morgan Mercury à l’adresse fairycowboytours@gmail.com!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/lesbian-trans-icons-of-ottawa-les-icones-lesbiennes-et-trans-dottawa/2026-08-11/1/
LOCATION:Dundonald Park\, 516 Somerset St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5J9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan Mercury":MAILTO:fairycowboytours@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T193000
DTSTAMP:20260729T141858Z
CREATED:20260727T224859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T141858Z
UID:10005437-1786471200-1786476600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Rewind & Grind
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to sweat\, smile\, and step back in time!  \n\n\n\nRewind & Grind\, an all-bodies exercise class\, is debuting at GayZone. Join us as we workout to iconic exercise videos from the 1980s and 1990s\, featuring fitness legends such as Richard Simmons and Jane Fonda. \n\n\n\nMake sure to wear clothes and shoes you’re comfortable moving in. And\, if you’re looking for the full Rewind & Grind experience\, come decked out in your favourite retro workout gear. \n\n\n\nSpots are limited to make sure to RSVP through the form below to secure yours. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNotes on Accessibility\n\n\n\n\nRewind & Grind is designed to be fun\, welcoming\, and accessible for people of all fitness levels.\n\n\n\nSigned up for a session but can no longer make it? No problem – just send us an email to m.lheureux@maxottawa.ca. \n\n\n\nThe doors at CCHC lock after 4:00PM\, so make sure to ring the bell to the right of the front doors to let us know you’ve arrived.\n\n\n\nGayZone programming is on the ground level of CCHC\, which is wheelchair accessible and has gender neutral washrooms. \n\n\n\nNearby bus routes: 6\, 7\, 11\n\n\n\nClosest train station: Line 1\, Parliament Station (about a 10 minute walk)\n\n\n\nStreet parking and parking lots are open within walking distance to CCHC
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/rewind-and-grind/
LOCATION:Centretown Community Health Centre\, 420 Cooper Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,MAX Programs,Ottawa,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T203000
DTSTAMP:20260701T175537Z
CREATED:20260701T175535Z
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UID:10005327-1786473000-1786480200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Frontrunners: 5km Out-To-Run Program
DESCRIPTION:Get race-ready with the Frontrunners. Join them Tuesdays evenings and Saturday mornings to prep for the National Capital Pride 5km Run coming up in August. Check the link below for program details. \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-5km-out-to-run-program/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:City Hall (Lisgar St Entrance)\, 111 Lisgar\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T203000
DTSTAMP:20260803T203457Z
CREATED:20260803T203400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T203457Z
UID:10005449-1786474800-1786480200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Lesbian + Trans* Icons of Ottawa / Les icônes lesbiennes et trans d'Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:Join drag king Morgan Mercury and special guests to learn about the history of Ottawa’s lesbian and trans* activists and community groups. This 1 hour tour will cover about 1.5km on downtown Ottawa city streets in what is designated as Ottawa’s Gay Village (Bank St/Somerset St W). \n\n\n\n5-6 pm tours will be in French\, 7-8 pm tours will be in English. Tours will take place on sidewalks along busy city main streets and quiet city side streets\, with at least one designated washroom stop and options to sit at at least half of the stops. ASL interpretation upon request. Pets allowed (dogs on leash). Tour is recommended for ages 13+ but all ages welcome. Tours will discuss violence against 2SLGBTQIA+ people. \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy \n\n\n\nFor full refund\, must cancel within 24 hours. \n\n\n\nTickets to alternative tour dates can be offered if you miss a tour time you had signed up for / had been cancelled due to weather / guide sickness. \n\n\n\nGuide will cancel tour at least 2 hours before scheduled tour time if they are sick\, if the temperature is above 30 degrees Celsius\, below -15 degrees Celsius\, significant winds (more than 30km/h)\, there is bad air quality (over 4 on the air quality scale)\, or a threat of thunderstorm / freezing rain / tornado. \n\n\n\nWant to know more about the tour content\, accessibility options and/or which cowboy hat to wear? Email your tour guide Morgan Mercury at fairycowboytours@gmail.com! \n\n\n\n*** \n\n\n\nRejoignez le drag king Morgan Mercury et des invités spéciaux pour découvrir l’histoire des militantes et groupes communautaires lesbiennes et trans d’Ottawa. Cette visite guidée d’une heure vous fera parcourir environ 1\,5 km dans les rues du centre-ville d’Ottawa\, dans le quartier connu sous le nom de « Gay Village » d’Ottawa (rue Bank et rue Somerset Ouest). \n\n\n\nLes visites de 17 h à 18 h se dérouleront en français\, celles de 19 h à 20 h en anglais. Les visites se dérouleront sur les trottoirs le long des rues principales bruyants et des rues secondaires tranquilles de la ville\, avec au moins un arrêt prévu pour aller aux toilettes et la possibilité de s’asseoir à au moins la moitié des arrêts. Interprétation en langue des signes américaine (ASL) offerte sur demande. Animaux de compagnie admis (chiens tenus en laisse). La visite est recommandée pour les personnes âgées de 13 ans et plus\, mais tous les âges sont les bienvenus. Les visites aborderont le thème de la violence envers les personnes 2ELGBTQIA+. \n\n\n\nPolitique d’annulation \n\n\n\nPour obtenir un remboursement complet\, l’annulation doit être effectuée dans les 24 heures. \n\n\n\nDes billets pour d’autres dates de visite peuvent vous être proposés si vous manquez l’heure de visite à laquelle vous vous étiez inscrit ou si celle-ci a été annulée en raison des conditions météorologiques ou de la maladie du guide. \n\n\n\nLe guide annulera la visite au moins 2 heures avant l’heure prévue s’iel est malade\, si la température est supérieure à 30 degrés Celsius ou inférieure à -15 degrés Celsius\, en cas de vents violents (plus de 30 km/h)\, si la qualité de l’air est mauvaise (plus de 4 sur l’échelle de qualité de l’air)\, ou en cas de risque d’orage\, de pluie verglaçante ou de tornade. \n\n\n\nVous souhaitez en savoir plus sur le contenu de la visite\, les options d’accessibilité et/ou quel chapeau de cow-boy porter? Envoyez un courriel à votre guide Morgan Mercury à l’adresse fairycowboytours@gmail.com!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/lesbian-trans-icons-of-ottawa-les-icones-lesbiennes-et-trans-dottawa/2026-08-11/2/
LOCATION:Dundonald Park\, 516 Somerset St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5J9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan Mercury":MAILTO:fairycowboytours@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T203000
DTSTAMP:20260803T211834Z
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UID:10005460-1786474800-1786480200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Grieving Spiritual Wounds
DESCRIPTION:Queer Death Salon is a virtual 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\nFacilitated by hospital chaplain and writer JS Park\, join us for a care-full and open space where we can talk about losing faith and the grief of how it changes due to tragedy\, crisis\, and church harm. \n\n\n\nCome as you are\, and connect with others who understand what it’s like to navigate faith and identity in difficult times. Participants are welcome to come with questions for our facilitator and stories of their own experiences to share. \n\n\n\nJ.S. Park is a hospital chaplain\, published author\, and online educator. For nearly eleven years he has been an interfaith chaplain at a 1000+ bed hospital that is designated a Level 1 Trauma Center. His role includes grief support\, attending every death\, trauma\, and Code Blue\, and end-of-life care.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/grieving-spiritual-wounds/
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/grieving-spiritual-wounds/
CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Community Deathcare":MAILTO:Queercommunitydeathcare@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T233000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154317Z
CREATED:20260416T154311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T154317Z
UID:10004980-1786474800-1786491000@maxottawa.ca
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/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:T’s Pub\, 323 Somerset St W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T213000
DTSTAMP:20260726T195625Z
CREATED:20260726T195618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T195625Z
UID:10005428-1786476600-1786483800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Grace Petrie
DESCRIPTION:For a decade and a half\, Grace Petrie has been one of the UK’s most urgent and passionate songwriters. Coming of age amidst the coalition government\, her politically charged folk music quickly gained national attention and propelled her to the main stages of folk festivals from Cambridge to Vancouver to the Blue Mountains of Australia. Characterised by razor-sharp lyricism and the unmistakable passion of her stage presence\, her live shows have become synonymous for fans with a unique atmosphere of hope and solidarity\, while the LGBTQ anthem Black Tie has racked up 1.5 million streams and provided the soundtrack of expression for young queer folks all over the world.   \n\n\n\nAn irrepressible live performer\, Grace has toured relentlessly to build loyal audiences in the UK\, Australia\, New Zealand and Canada\, as well as providing tour support for Billy Bragg\, Frank Turner and Emmy-winner Hannah Gadsby.  She has appeared on ITVX\, Channel 4\, Sky Arts\, BBC Radio 2’s Folk Show and been a regular guest on The Guilty Feminist podcast\, and has performed live BBC sessions for Tom Robinson (BBC 6 Music) and Jo Whiley (BBC Radio 2). The release of 2024’s album ‘Build Something Better’\, produced by Frank Turner\, topped the UK’s Official Folk Album Chart and cemented her place as one of Britain’s most respected independent artists.  
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/grace-petrie/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1P 5W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live music,Nightlife,Ottawa
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