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UID:10004696-1770231600-1770238800@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-3/
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:Après Ski High Tea
DESCRIPTION:A cozy dress-up party for the dykes!!! ❄️💘 \n\n\n\nCome dressed in your finest après ski fit – furs\, baby pinks\, baby blues\, and snowy whites.  \n\n\n\nEvery ticket comes with free tea for the evening! ☕️ DIY a teabag with a variety of herbs and spices! \n\n\n\nMake a valentine for your honey (or a new cutie you meet at the event!)!  \n\n\n\nMingle\, take cutie pictures\, viiiiibe.  \n\n\n\nCis men stay home pleeeeaase.  \n\n\n\nACCESS INFO FROM A5:\n\n\n\nThere is a 2 step stoop at the front entrance\, but our back entrance is at street level with only a 1.5 inch lip to get into the space. The main bathroom is in the basement which is 10 steps down. We do however have a small secondary washroom in our kitchen space across the driveway that can be accessed by key. This has a 4 inch lip at the entrance and is not necessarily comfortably wheelchair accessible  in terms of space but may be useful for individuals who have other mobility issues that prevent them from using the stairs.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/apres-ski-high-tea/
LOCATION:Arlington 5\, 5 Arlington Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1C1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie May Harder":MAILTO:maggiemharder@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T200000
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UID:10004706-1770408000-1770415200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Rainbow Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Carleton University’s Gender and Sexuality Resource Centre is hosting a fundraiser event for their Gender Affirming Gear program\, which supports students in subsidizing the cost of gender affirming gear.  \n\n\n\nThe night is about displaying queer art – visual arts and performances! We can appreciate local student artists and come together to support the community.  \n\n\n\nAccessibility information: It is at Rooster’s cafe on the 4th floor of Nideyinan (on Carleton Campus)\, and there are two available elevators (one next to Ollie’s and Tim Hortons\, the other near the side entrance). There are single stall all gender washrooms right outside of the venue. No flashing lights\, no sudden noises. Volunteer available to guide people to less-stimulating area if overstimulated. Not a masked event.  \n\n\n\nFood: snacks will be available – details to be confirmed. May be cookies or sandwiches\, likely not gluten free.  \n\n\n\nNo age restrictions.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/rainbow-exhibit/
LOCATION:Rooster’s Coffeehouse\, 1125 Colonel By Dr.\, Nideyinàn Building\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 5B6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="GSRC - Carleton University Gender and Sexuality Resource Centre":MAILTO:gsrc@cusaonline.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T230000
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UID:10004707-1770489000-1770505200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Black Excellence Showcase
DESCRIPTION:👑 Capital Kingdom presents Black Excellence Showcase \n\n\n\nGet ready to eat\, mingle and buckle up at our 2026 Black Excellence Showcase! As we are bringing you a variety of amazing local Black performers to display their artistry and talent.  \n\n\n\n⏰ Social at 6:30 pm | Show at 8:30 pm | Dancing after the show \n\n\n\nYou won’t want to miss this show. \n\n\n\nThis show’s lineup:\n\n\n\n⭐Viva van Diva\, sultry and sweet with just the right amount of spice burlesque performer @vivavandiva \n\n\n\n⭐Janelle Niles\, a full-time stand-up comedian\, EMCEE\, content creator\, TV Personality and producer of Got Land? Indigenous comedy show. @janelle.niles \n\n\n\n⭐Stripes n Sweets\, is your favourite outcasted drag entity! @stripesnsweets \n\n\n\n⭐Velvet Duke\, is Canada’s premier spontaneous balladeer comedian @thevelvetduke \n\n\n\n⭐Hosted by Ottawa’s sexy smooth drag king and co-producer\, Omari B Johnson @omaribjohnson_drag \n\n\n\nCome in early to mingle and enjoy some tasty food from Nostalgica and then stay for the amazing show! \n\n\n\nMasks will be available at the door for anyone who wishes to wear one. \n\n\n\nThe venue is accessible.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/black-excellence-showcase/
LOCATION:nostalgica\, 601 Cumberland St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Comedy,Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260214T140000
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UID:10004739-1771077600-1771088400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queerly Crafty Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Hey crafty pals!Come join us at the Ottawa Trans Library for a friendly drop-in crafternoon! \n\n\n\nBring a work in progress\, mending\, or a new project you need an excuse to start 😉 and hang out with other crafty people! As always\, I will be bringing extra supplies for folks to use; but let me know if there’s anything specific you need for your project\, and I’ll see what I can do! \n\n\n\nThis event is a PWYC donation to the Ottawa Trans Library.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queerly-crafty-afternoon-3/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Social
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CREATED:20260120T181706Z
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UID:10004429-1771160400-1771171200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Be Gay\, Do Art: Palentine's Edition
DESCRIPTION:Are you 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️+?Are you creative? \n\n\n\nThen join us for our first Be Gay\, Do Art of 2026! \n\n\n\nBGDA is an all-ages drop-in program\, so feel free to come and go as needed! \n\n\n\n☆ All ages\, art\, creative mediums\, and skill levels are welcome! ☆ \n\n\n\n🎨🎨🎨 \n\n\n\nWe will have donated art supplies for folks to use\, including collage supplies\, beads\, paint\, coloring pages and more! \n\n\n\nWe also encourage folks to bring extra supplies they’d be willing to share (or donate) for those who might want to learn a new art form or try out a new medium! \n\n\n\n🎨🎨🎨 \n\n\n\nThis month we will also be celebrating Palentines (or Galentines/Valentines if you prefer!)\, so we will have LOTS of card making supplies and other themed crafts! \n\n\n\n+ we might even have some Valentines snacks! \n\n\n\n♿️♿️♿️ \n\n\n\nWheelie Productions is committed to accessibility & disability justice. If you require any extra support to attend this event\, please reach out. \n\n\n\nAs part of this commitment\, we will be requiring masks for those attending. We ask that all attendees wear a high-quality mask/respirator (KN95 or better) to increase the safety of our space. We will have extra KN95 & N95 masks available for anyone who needs one! \n\n\n\nTo maintain a masked space\, we will have a separate room with extra air purifiers for those who are eating/drinking (thus having to remove their masks!). \n\n\n\nMore Access Notes: \n\n\n\n☆ Kind Space has extra air purification throughout the space.☆ Kind Space is wheelchair accessible\, with an elevator to access the space and automatic doors!☆ There are both gendered\, stalled washrooms and accessible non-gendered washrooms.☆ Accessible by public transit (#11\, #6 & #7) with paid on-street parking (subject to availability!)☆ Low/no-scent space☆ Quiet space available
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/be-gay-do-art-palentines-edition/
LOCATION:Kind Space\, 400 Cooper St. suite 9001\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T212106
CREATED:20250915T182301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T182307Z
UID:10003485-1771768800-1771779600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Nonbinary Social and Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION:What to expect: Non-binary people and friends hanging out and crafting. We have supplies for making bracelets\, folding origami\, colored beads\, embroidery floss\, and plastic lace. Volunteer coordinators will be wearing name tags and can help answer any questions you might have. \n\n\n\nIf you would like an idea of what the event space looks like\, check out our recent pics in the gallery. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring: You don’t need to bring anything. You are welcome to bring your own crafting materials. Food and drink is welcome\, also.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/nonbinary-social-and-crafternoon/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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