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SUMMARY:Holiday CRAFTernoon
DESCRIPTION:MAX’s holiday CRAFTernoon is back! Join us for a festive evening preparing care packages for the community and crafting away. \n\n\n\nWe’ll have some craft supplies to get you started on your creative path\, but we recommend bringing some items of your own:  \n\n\n\nWhat we’ll have: \n\n\n\n\n🎁Paper \n\n\n\n🎁Glue \n\n\n\n🎁Beads \n\n\n\n🎁Paint \n\n\n\n\nWhat we recommend bringing: \n\n\n\n\n🎨An ornament \n\n\n\n🎨Stickers \n\n\n\n🎨Fabric \n\n\n\n🎨Yarn  \n\n\n\n\nA few festive crafting ideas to spark some inspiration include: an ornament\, a decoration\, holiday cards\, and knitted or crocheted items to keep you or a friend warm. \n\n\n\nWe’ll also have snacks and hot chocolate ☕ to keep you fueled and a cheesy Hallmark movie playing in the background to set the holiday mood. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP below to let us know you’re coming! \n\n\n\nMAX Ottawa is an accessible venue with elevators and wheelchair accessible\, gender neutral washrooms.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/holiday-crafternoon/
LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,MAX Programs,Ottawa,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251214T140000
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SUMMARY:Confidence Is Key - Ballroom Workshop Series: Winter Edition
DESCRIPTION:MAX Ottawa is proud to present the Winter Edition of Confidence Is Key – Ballroom Workshop Series (Vol. 3)\, featuring legends from the Toronto Kiki Ballroom scene. Our Friday and Sunday workshops are in partnership with the City of Ottawa and Kiki House of Siriano. \n\n\n\n✨ Event Notes \n\n\n\n\nAll workshops are FREE\n\n\n\nVenues are wheelchair accessible\n\n\n\nHosted primarily in English\n\n\n\nLight refreshments provided (water/snacks)\n\n\n\nPlease wear comfortable clothing for movement\n\n\n\nFilming will take place at specific moments — let a volunteer know if you prefer not to be filmed\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to the workshops you’d like through the form linked below\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Antonio: a.wilson@maxottawa.ca\n\n\n\n\nThis season’s workshop lineup\n\n\n\nFriday\, December 12 – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM 💫 Runway (All American) with Prince Sayeed Telfar 📍 McNabb Recreation Centre – 180 Percy Street\, Ottawa\, ON \n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 13 – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ✨ Runway (European) with Legendary Pleasure Juicy Couture 📍 Arts Court Courtroom – 2 Daly Avenue\, Ottawa\, ON \n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 13 – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 🔥 Sex Siren with Legendary Godmother Juju Louboutin 📍 Arts Court Courtroom – 2 Daly Avenue\, Ottawa\, ON \n\n\n\nSunday\, December 14 – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM 🎤 Commentator + DJ with Legendary Charmed Mulan & Legendary Bam Bam Siriano 📍 McNabb Recreation Centre – 180 Percy Street\, Ottawa\, ON
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/confidence-is-key-ballroom-workshop-series-winter-edition/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:McNabb Community Centre\, 180 Percy St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,MAX Programs,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251214T020000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20251112T215418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T215423Z
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SUMMARY:Pique
DESCRIPTION:Not your average holiday-season party\, Pique winter edition returns to Arts Court on December 13\, 2025 with a unique and eclectic program celebrating underground music\, forward-thinking art and bold performance. Designed for discovery\, community connection and radical self-expression\, Pique brings together some of the boldest ground-breaking artists from across Canada to experiment and engage with the local artistic community.  \n\n\n\nThis season\, Pique features emergent innovators in the fields of pop-avant garde\, ambient-electronic\, contemporary installation\, afro-rap\, and more. They include genre-fluid electronic producer Korea Town Acid\, ethereal club angel Monsieurmadam\, electrifying R&B/noise artist Quinton Barnes\, Afrobeats scene stealer Banggz\, global south sound selector TRINIDADDY\, fractal ambient brainfeeder 16:9 ratio\, cyborgian new media artist Ajeebsir\, anti-disciplinary installation collaborative Sabrina Ferrari & Evalyn Shields\, and eclectic songwriter Sandour.  \n\n\n\nPlus\, back by popular demand\, Pique will host the Queertopia kiki ball presented by Legendary Mother Maldita and Yéila Siriano\, welcoming legends and leaders from ballroom scenes across Canada to not only host a ball\, but also mentor emerging ballroom artists through skill-building workshops presented by MAX Ottawa. Community members can sign up to walk the ball here. More information about workshops coming soon.  \n\n\n\nTickets to Pique are pay-what-you-can (PWYC)\, with sliding-scale and subsidized options available. Our PWYC ticket keeps the festival open to everyone while inviting those who can pay more to help cover the cost for others. Every contribution above the minimum goes directly toward fair artist pay\, inclusive programming\, and supporting independent culture in Ottawa.  \n\n\n\nFeaturing performances\, exhibitions and interactive presentations by 20 participating artists\, Pique winter edition is not to be missed  \n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITY  \n\n\n\nAs always\, Pique is all ages and pay-what-you-can. The event site is accessible\, and our detailed accessibility policy and event information are available on our accessibility page.  \n\n\n\nThe EQUIPE harm reduction team will be on-site to support audience members and hand out free supplies thanks to our partners at MAX Ottawa. Pique staff and volunteers are trained in bystander intervention and harm reduction strategies to support audience members throughout the event.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pique-4/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Live music,Nightlife,Ottawa,Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20251129T012308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T012319Z
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SUMMARY:Confidence Is Key - Ballroom Workshop Series: Winter Edition
DESCRIPTION:MAX Ottawa is proud to present the Winter Edition of Confidence Is Key – Ballroom Workshop Series (Vol. 3)\, featuring Legends from the Toronto Kiki Ballroom scene. Our Saturday workshops are in partnership with Debaser for Pique\, as well as the City of Ottawa and Kiki House of Siriano. \n\n\n\n✨ Event Notes \n\n\n\n\nAll workshops are FREE\n\n\n\nVenues are wheelchair accessible\n\n\n\nHosted primarily in English\n\n\n\nLight refreshments provided (water/snacks)\n\n\n\nPlease wear comfortable clothing for movement\n\n\n\nFilming will take place at specific moments — let a volunteer know if you prefer not to be filmed\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to the workshops you’d like through the form linked below\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Antonio: a.wilson@maxottawa.ca\n\n\n\n\nThis season’s workshop lineup\n\n\n\nFriday\, December 12 – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM 💫 Runway (All American) with Prince Sayeed Telfar 📍 McNabb Recreation Centre – 180 Percy Street\, Ottawa\, ON \n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 13 – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ✨ Runway (European) with Legendary Pleasure Juicy Couture 📍 Arts Court Courtroom – 2 Daly Avenue\, Ottawa\, ON \n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 13 – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 🔥 Sex Siren with Legendary Godmother Juju Louboutin 📍 Arts Court Courtroom – 2 Daly Avenue\, Ottawa\, ON \n\n\n\nSunday\, December 14 – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM 🎤 Commentator + DJ with Legendary Charmed Mulan & Leg
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/confidence-is-key-ballroom-workshop-series-winter-edition-2/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,MAX Programs,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20251129T012304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T012455Z
UID:10003777-1765564200-1765571400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Confidence Is Key - Ballroom Workshop Series: Winter Edition
DESCRIPTION:MAX Ottawa is proud to present the Winter Edition of Confidence Is Key – Ballroom Workshop Series (Vol. 3)\, featuring legends from the Toronto Kiki Ballroom scene. Our Friday and Sunday workshops are in partnership with the City of Ottawa and Kiki House of Siriano. \n\n\n\n✨ Event Notes \n\n\n\n\nAll workshops are FREE\n\n\n\nVenues are wheelchair accessible\n\n\n\nHosted primarily in English\n\n\n\nLight refreshments provided (water/snacks)\n\n\n\nPlease wear comfortable clothing for movement\n\n\n\nFilming will take place at specific moments — let a volunteer know if you prefer not to be filmed\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to the workshops you’d like through the form linked below\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Antonio: a.wilson@maxottawa.ca\n\n\n\n\nThis season’s workshop lineup\n\n\n\nFriday\, December 12 – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM 💫 Runway (All American) with Prince Sayeed Telfar 📍 McNabb Recreation Centre – 180 Percy Street\, Ottawa\, ON \n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 13 – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ✨ Runway (European) with Legendary Pleasure Juicy Couture 📍 Arts Court Courtroom – 2 Daly Avenue\, Ottawa\, ON \n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 13 – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 🔥 Sex Siren with Legendary Godmother Juju Louboutin 📍 Arts Court Courtroom – 2 Daly Avenue\, Ottawa\, ON \n\n\n\nSunday\, December 14 – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM 🎤 Commentator + DJ with Legendary Charmed Mulan & Legendary Bam Bam Siriano 📍 McNabb Recreation Centre – 180 Percy Street\, Ottawa\, ON
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/confidence-is-key-ballroom-workshop-series-winter-edition/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:McNabb Community Centre\, 180 Percy St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,MAX Programs,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20251126T190551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T190727Z
UID:10003774-1764669600-1764867600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Day With(out) Art
DESCRIPTION:📅 Opening Talk & Screening: Monday\, December 1st\, 2025⁠ | 6 – 8 PM⁠📅Looping Screening: December 2 – 4\, 2025⁠ | 10 AM – 5 PM⁠📍 DARC’s Microcinema | 67 Nicholas St⁠ \n\n\n\nDARC and @qu.art.ottawa are proud to partner with @visual_aids for Day With(out) Art 2025 by presenting Meet Us Where We’re At\, a program of six videos that forefront the experiences of drug users and harm reduction practices as they intersect with the ongoing HIV crisis. ⁠⁠The program features new work by Camilo Tapia Flores\, Camila Flores-Fernández\, Hoàng Thái Anh\, Kenneth Idongesit Usoro\, José Luis Cortés\, and Gustavo Vinagre & Vinicius Couto.⁠⁠A day of mourning and action that uses art to respond to the ongoing HIV and AIDS crisis\, Day With(out) Art encourages museums\, universities\, and art institutions to present related programming on or around December 1\, World AIDS Day. Because AIDS is not over!⁠ \n\n\n\nCommissioned videos by artists in Puerto Rico\, Brazil\, Nigeria\, Germany\, and Vietnam journey across a range of spaces\, revealing the complexity of drug use. Several videos document the visible world of drugs—a harm reduction program in a Berlin park\, a night out during Rio’s Carnival—while others reveal private\, often hidden spaces where safety is found: bedrooms\, underground clinics\, and moments of connection between lovers. \n\n\n\nMeet Us Where We’re At speaks not only to the variety of physical locations where contemporary harm reduction is practiced\, but also to a broader shift: centering drug users as authors of their own experiences. Rooted in the philosophy of meeting people at their personal reality without judgment\, the program affirms the full context of drug use—its pleasures\, its risks\, and its role in how people survive\, care\, and connect. \n\n\n\nHarm reduction has long been central to the AIDS movement through practices like needle exchange and safe injection sites\, and people who use drugs have been affected by HIV since the earliest days of the epidemic. This program brings their perspectives to the forefront\, amplifying the voices of drug users as storytellers\, cultural producers\, and essential participants in the global response to HIV. \n\n\n\nAs this is a program centering harm reduction\, it will contain depictions of sexual activity and drug use. \n\n\n\nVisual AIDS is a New York-based non-profit that utilizes art to fight AIDS by provoking dialogue\, supporting HIV+ artists\, and preserving a legacy\, because AIDS is not over. \n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker Ahmed Muslimani \n\n\n\nAhmed Muslimani is a community health leader\, actor\, and advocate whose work brings together harm reduction\, HIV and sexual health\, and newcomer support. As Director of Community Programs at MAX Ottawa\, they support initiatives that strengthen access to culturally responsive care for queer\, trans\, and non-binary communities across Ottawa. Ahmed has worked closely with LGBTQ+ refugees and newcomers\, supporting them as they navigate settlement\, safety\, and the early stages of community-building. Their background as a performer shapes their belief in storytelling as a practice that builds connection and helps people make sense of their experiences. Ahmed also serves on the Board of Directors of the Ontario HIV Treatment Network. They are committed to approaches rooted in dignity\, lived experience\, and the everyday ways people care for one another. \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to MAX Ottawa for their support!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/day-without-art/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:DARC Microcinema\, 67 Nicholas St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 7B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Film,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Qu'ART":MAILTO:queerart2019@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20251126T190551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T190727Z
UID:10003773-1764612000-1764619200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Day With(out) Art
DESCRIPTION:📅 Opening Talk & Screening: Monday\, December 1st\, 2025⁠ | 6 – 8 PM⁠📅Looping Screening: December 2 – 4\, 2025⁠ | 10 AM – 5 PM⁠📍 DARC’s Microcinema | 67 Nicholas St⁠ \n\n\n\nDARC and @qu.art.ottawa are proud to partner with @visual_aids for Day With(out) Art 2025 by presenting Meet Us Where We’re At\, a program of six videos that forefront the experiences of drug users and harm reduction practices as they intersect with the ongoing HIV crisis. ⁠⁠The program features new work by Camilo Tapia Flores\, Camila Flores-Fernández\, Hoàng Thái Anh\, Kenneth Idongesit Usoro\, José Luis Cortés\, and Gustavo Vinagre & Vinicius Couto.⁠⁠A day of mourning and action that uses art to respond to the ongoing HIV and AIDS crisis\, Day With(out) Art encourages museums\, universities\, and art institutions to present related programming on or around December 1\, World AIDS Day. Because AIDS is not over!⁠ \n\n\n\nCommissioned videos by artists in Puerto Rico\, Brazil\, Nigeria\, Germany\, and Vietnam journey across a range of spaces\, revealing the complexity of drug use. Several videos document the visible world of drugs—a harm reduction program in a Berlin park\, a night out during Rio’s Carnival—while others reveal private\, often hidden spaces where safety is found: bedrooms\, underground clinics\, and moments of connection between lovers. \n\n\n\nMeet Us Where We’re At speaks not only to the variety of physical locations where contemporary harm reduction is practiced\, but also to a broader shift: centering drug users as authors of their own experiences. Rooted in the philosophy of meeting people at their personal reality without judgment\, the program affirms the full context of drug use—its pleasures\, its risks\, and its role in how people survive\, care\, and connect. \n\n\n\nHarm reduction has long been central to the AIDS movement through practices like needle exchange and safe injection sites\, and people who use drugs have been affected by HIV since the earliest days of the epidemic. This program brings their perspectives to the forefront\, amplifying the voices of drug users as storytellers\, cultural producers\, and essential participants in the global response to HIV. \n\n\n\nAs this is a program centering harm reduction\, it will contain depictions of sexual activity and drug use. \n\n\n\nVisual AIDS is a New York-based non-profit that utilizes art to fight AIDS by provoking dialogue\, supporting HIV+ artists\, and preserving a legacy\, because AIDS is not over. \n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker Ahmed Muslimani \n\n\n\nAhmed Muslimani is a community health leader\, actor\, and advocate whose work brings together harm reduction\, HIV and sexual health\, and newcomer support. As Director of Community Programs at MAX Ottawa\, they support initiatives that strengthen access to culturally responsive care for queer\, trans\, and non-binary communities across Ottawa. Ahmed has worked closely with LGBTQ+ refugees and newcomers\, supporting them as they navigate settlement\, safety\, and the early stages of community-building. Their background as a performer shapes their belief in storytelling as a practice that builds connection and helps people make sense of their experiences. Ahmed also serves on the Board of Directors of the Ontario HIV Treatment Network. They are committed to approaches rooted in dignity\, lived experience\, and the everyday ways people care for one another. \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to MAX Ottawa for their support!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/day-without-art/2025-12-01/
LOCATION:DARC Microcinema\, 67 Nicholas St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 7B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Film,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Qu'ART":MAILTO:queerart2019@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251130T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20251126T173600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T173605Z
UID:10003770-1764518400-1764534600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Stories In Ink
DESCRIPTION:Experience Stories In Ink: Live Edition — a captivating fusion of art and performance that transforms the way stories are told. This intimate tattoo performance is something this city has never seen before\, join the multi-disciplinary madness of Lucille Giwa as they take us on a journey through time\, craft and culture. \n\n\n\nGrounded in the reclamation of the black body\, Lucille will tattoo three dynamic artists — Nyana\, Yanaminah\, and Aurel Pressat — while engaging them in intimate conversations that explore their artistry\, identity\, and the stories that shape them. \n\n\n\nABOUT THE GUESTS \n\n\n\nYanaminah Thullah\, Aurel Pressat\, and Nyana Ntwari are the three dynamic creatives whose practices intertwine art\, identity and diasporic experience. \n\n\n\nYanaminah Thullah is a Toronto-born multidisciplinary storyteller\, curator\, writer\, and public speaker of Sierra-Leonean and Liberian descent. Rooted in her lived experiences and a background in International Relations\, Thullah’s work explores world-building as a form of liberation. Her creative practice is dedicated to deconstructing systemic barriers\, demystifying migrant-diaspora relations\, and amplifying narratives of community resilience and transformation. \n\n\n\nAurel Pressat Irigukunze\, an award-winning Kenyan-born actor of Burundian descent\, has been performing on stage and screen since childhood. Raised in Ottawa\, Pressat is a proudly queer local  icon whose charisma and advocacy resonate from coast to coast and beyond. Equally at home on camera or in heels\, Aurel continues to expand the boundaries of storytelling\, blending performance\, visibility\, and unapologetic self-expression. \n\n\n\nNyana Ntwari\, based in Ottawa\, is a Burundian queer femme artist\, performer\, and devoted ‘life enjoyer’. Deeply inspired by the interplay between her Blackness and Queerness\, Ntwari is an active force in Ottawa’s Kiki Ballroom scene and Afro-queer party spaces. As a co-founder of The Touch Grass Kiki collective\, she merges artistic expression with community-building\, creating safer and more joyful spaces for queer Black and Afro-diasporic identities to thrive. \n\n\n\nTogether\, Thullah\, Pressat\, and Ntwari represent a growing wave of diasporic storytellers challenging conventions and reimagining what it means to create\, connect\, and celebrate identity across mediums and borders. Don’t miss this rare opportunity in our city to commune in knowledge sharing\, art and empowerment. 
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/stories-in-ink/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20250915T182301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T182307Z
UID:10003482-1764511200-1764522000@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/2025-11-30/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20251126T170134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T170138Z
UID:10003766-1764421200-1764432000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Be Gay\, Do Art
DESCRIPTION:Are you 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️+?Are you creative? \n\n\n\nThen join us to Be Gay & Do Art! \n\n\n\n☆ All ages\, art\, creative mediums\, and skill levels are welcome! ☆ \n\n\n\nBGDA is an all-ages drop-in program\, so feel free to come and go as needed! \n\n\n\n🎨🎨🎨 \n\n\n\n📅 Saturday November 29th⏰️ 1:00 – 4:00 PM📍Kind Space (400 Cooper St.) \n\n\n\n🎉🎉🎉 \n\n\n\nWe will have snacks\, drinks\, and donated art supplies for folks to use\, including collage supplies\, jewelry making\, painting\, 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\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-2/
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:20251123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251123T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20251113T222314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T222323Z
UID:10003625-1763922600-1763933400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queer SWANA Stories
DESCRIPTION:A live storytelling showcase in Ottawa–Gatineau\, by and for queer SWANA artists. \n\n\n\nStep into a night of powerful\, moving\, and unapologetic stories from the queer SWANA community. This is a space where oral histories\, personal journeys\, and cultural truths come alive—told in our voices\, on our terms. \n\n\n\nQueer SWANA Stories isn’t just an event—it’s a celebration of resilience\, creativity\, and self-expression\, highlighting the rich\, diverse narratives that often go unheard. Join us for an evening that honors our identities\, our experiences\, and our communities. \n\n\n\nBecause our stories shouldn’t be written about us without us. 🖤 \n\n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\n\n\nDoors open before showtime. Please arrive early for seating and access needs.\n\n\n\nThe program includes an intermission.\n\n\n\n\nCredits: \n\n\n\n\nMade possible with the support of Project WARP.\n\n\n\nPresented by Queer SWANA Stories.\n\n\n\n\nImportant Notice:\n\n\n\nBefore attending\, please review the event policies regarding cameras and recording\, accessibility\, the specific accessibility details of the venue\, and our Safer Spaces Policy. These are outlined at the bottom of this page.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-swana-stories/
LOCATION:SAW\, 67 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Nightlife,Ottawa,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20251107T174944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T174948Z
UID:10003612-1763809200-1763820000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Intergenerational Genderbread Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Crafting a Genderbread Person creates the opportunity to participants explore gender identity\, expression\, and attraction through a hands‑on\, respectful activity. Using provided templates\, participants will craft a felt doll and decorate it with a variety of materials. Bringing older adults and younger participants together encourages mutual learning and strengthens community bonds through shared creative dialogue.  \n\n\n\nEach person will leave with a personalized Genderbread Person. We hope the experience deepens an empathy‑based understanding of gender diversity that participants can apply in their everyday lives.  \n\n\n\n$3.00 Material Fee (paid at the front desk on arrival)  \n\n\n\nRegister with our 2SLGBTQIA+ Program Coordinator Sarah Rea: srea@thegoodcompanions.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/intergenerational-genderbread-workshop/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20250417T174415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T155918Z
UID:10002452-1763222400-1763236800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:(Leather Swap) National Capital Bootblack Competition 2025
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at Wicked Wanda’s – Ottawa Sex Toy Store for the ultimate showdown of leather care skills! The National Capital Bootblack Competition is where leather enthusiasts gather to showcase their talent in shining and caring for leather goods. Whether you’re a seasoned bootblack or just starting out\, this event is perfect for anyone looking to learn\, compete\, or simply enjoy the art of bootblacking. Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with fellow leather lovers and witness some impressive skills in action!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/leather-swap-national-capital-bootblack-competition-2025/
LOCATION:Wicked Wanda’s\, 327 Bank St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Ottawa,Social
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20251107T174011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T174015Z
UID:10003610-1763200800-1763215200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Christmas Craft Show
DESCRIPTION:Check out the many 2SLGBTQIA+ art makers\, bakers\, boutique owners\, crafters\, service agencies\, and organizations that serve our community at our Queer Christmas Craft Show. Lots of creative gift ideas for all your loved ones!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-christmas-craft-show/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Market or festival,Ottawa,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20251006T170534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T170537Z
UID:10003574-1761757200-1761768000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:MAX: A Halloween CRAFTernoon
DESCRIPTION:MAX is hosting a Halloween-themed Kit Packing Crafternoon! Help assemble safer sex and substance use kits to support our outreach—and get ready for some friendly competition\, because there will be a kit-packing race with prizes to win! Then stick around to finish your Halloween costume with friends\, or enjoy simple crafts\, snacks\, and a screening of The Craft. (Please bring your own costume pieces — costuming materials won’t be provided.) \n\n\n\nLocation: MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St.\, Suite 9004 (buzz up if the door is locked and someone will meet you to let you up) \n\n\n\nMAX Ottawa is an accessible venue with 3 elevators and a wheelchair accessible and gender neutral washroom. \n\n\n\nLet us know you’re coming by filling out the form below!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/max-a-halloween-crafternoon/
LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Film,MAX Programs,Ottawa,Sex positive,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20250915T182301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T182307Z
UID:10003481-1761487200-1761498000@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/2025-10-26/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20251005T172255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T171744Z
UID:10003573-1761415200-1761422400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:MAX Field Trip: Halloween Night Market
DESCRIPTION:Join MAX at the Halloween Night Market for a fun evening of exploring local vendors and artists\, spooktacular games and treats\, and maybe even make a friend or two. Events are always more fun with company\, so we look forward to seeing you there! We’ll meet in the parking lot at Urban Art Collective at 6:00PM and then head to the market together. \n\n\n\nLet us know you’re coming by filling out the form below!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/max-field-trip-halloween-night-market/
LOCATION:Urban Art Collective\, 1088 Somerset St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y 3C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Market or festival,MAX Programs,Ottawa,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20251020T134615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T134621Z
UID:10003585-1760983200-1760992200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:CANFAR Ottawa Legacy Project – STILL HERE Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the premiere of CANFAR’s first documentary short\, Still Here – A Portrait of HIV & Aging\, at Cineplex Lansdowne & VIP on Monday\, October 20\, 2025. This documentary features the first-hand lived experiences of Billy Newton-Davis\, Jade Elektra\, and Trevor Stratton – all of whom have been living with HIV for over 35 years.  \n\n\n\nTime: Reception at 6pm\, Screening at 7pm  \n\n\n\nLocation: Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne & VIP (325 Marché Way\, Unit 107)  \n\n\n\nAccess to VIP theatres is restricted to individuals who are legal drinking age. This location is wheelchair accessible\, and equipped with assisted listening devices.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/canfar-ottawa-legacy-project-still-here-screening/
LOCATION:Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne and VIP\, 325 Marché Way Unit 107\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 5V1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Film,Ottawa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20251007T170151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T170227Z
UID:10003580-1760799600-1760810400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Rainbow Riffs: A Queer Youth Art Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cozy night of entertainment by local queer youth artists! Drag\, live music\, poetry\, expect it all! With performances from Karen Ligays\, Shriya J\, Vern Martin-Ivie and Adelia Wood. \n\n\n\nIf you’re a queer youth who’s interested in performing\, we will have an open mic you can sign up for day-of! \n\n\n\nThe space will be set up cafe -style\, with some snacks and hot drinks to choose from. See below for the agenda for the night. Questions? Email us at: ysbpeerhousingsupport@gmail.com or DM us on instagram: @qyac.ysb \n\n\n\nThe eventbrite page (linked below) is just to RSVP\, you don’t need a ticket to come to the event 💜 \n\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\n3:00pm – Doors Open + Welcome \n\n\n\n3:15pm – Main Artists Set 1 \n\n\n\n3:45pm – Featured Artists Set 1 \n\n\n\n4:00pm – Open Mic \n\n\n\n4:15pm – BREAK \n\n\n\n4:30pm – Main Artists Set 2 \n\n\n\n5:00pm – Featured Artist Set 2 \n\n\n\n5:15pm – Open Mic \n\n\n\n5:30pm – Closing Remarks
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/rainbow-riffs-a-queer-youth-art-showcase/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Drag & Burlesque,Live music,Ottawa,Social,Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Youth Action Committee":MAILTO:ysbpeerhousingteam@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20251014T193304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T193311Z
UID:10003584-1760792400-1760806800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:BANNED!
DESCRIPTION:1:00-3:00PM: Battle Jackets / Crafts Drop-In \n\n\n\nCustomize patches and buttons to your battle jackets or bring your own project. Express yourself\, no rules attached. (Bring your own base clothing item to customize) \n\n\n\n3:00-4:00PM: ‘Voices That Won’t Be Banned’ Community Arts Project   \n\n\n\nJoin our community arts project! Create posters/collages/zines that amplify stories and truths that refuse to be silenced. Projects made during this time will be added to an online archive to share. \n\n\n\n4:00-5:00PM: Feura Unplugged and Wrap Up \n\n\n\nClose the day with group reflections and an unplugged set by Feura brought to you by Toronto Music Gals Network – raw songs of resistance and self-expression \n\n\n\nSpace is very limited for this event so be sure to RSVP if you want to come! Those who RSVP will be given priority entry
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/banned/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Live music,Ottawa,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251012T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20251007T172704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T172721Z
UID:10003581-1760263200-1760277600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Hallowzine
DESCRIPTION:Swing by the Glebe Community Centre from 10 AM to 2 PM. The Wyrdsmyth team will be joined by over 40 local zine makers and artists. We’ve heard that many of the artists are conjuring up tricks and treats especially for the fair!🎃Avoid getting roped into dinner prep\, give your halloween costume a test drive\, get the ghoul gang together and swing by the fair.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/hallowzine/
LOCATION:Glebe Community Centre\, 175 Third Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 2K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Market or festival,Ottawa,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251006T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251006T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20251001T015913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T015924Z
UID:10003537-1759775400-1759782600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Kinky Life Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Unforgettable Evening of Nude Life Drawing—With a Twist! \n\n\n\nExperience an intimate and inclusive night of artistry featuring dynamic poses\, creating a visually captivating and unique drawing session. \n\n\n\nHosted by the sensational burlesque performer\, Butterscotch Ribbon (he/him) along with Probe’s resident rope instructor Kosmick (they/them). \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an artist seeking fresh inspiration or simply looking for a supportive space to explore self-expression and body positivity\, this evening is for you. \n\n\n\nNo Probe membership is required. \n\n\n\nTickets are pay-what-you-can with a minimum of $9 to help cover costs\, seats are limited. There will be a tip jar if you’d like to show the model some appreciation. \n\n\n\n\nArt Supplies: Provided\, but bringing your own is strongly encouraged.\n\n\n\nRefreshments: Food and non-alcoholic drinks available.\n\n\n\n\nLet’s come together to create\, connect\, and celebrate the beauty of self-expression through art. \n\n\n\nWe can’t wait to see you there! \n\n\n\nAt this event\, play is not permitted. Our social nights and non-membered events are for connection\, conversation\, and community. We ask all attendees to respect the space and keep interactions within the boundaries of a social setting.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/kinky-life-drawing-2/
LOCATION:Probe Ottawa\, 41 York St 3rd & 4th floor\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Regular programming,Sex positive
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20251001T022630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T022635Z
UID:10003542-1759586400-1759597200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Collaborative zine making at the OTL
DESCRIPTION:Come work on zines with us as we work on the next issue of The Dragon Flyer\, the Ottawa Trans Library’s community zine. Write\, draw\, scan\, cut\, and paste with us on our community zine or your own project\, or just come hang out with us. We are collecting stories\, jokes\, poems\, art\, and more from the trans and non-binary community in Ottawa and our friends and families. \n\n\n\nThe zine workshop is a collaborative event to discuss\, share\, and work on zines together. \n\n\n\nCome tell your story.We will provide paper\, templates\, and whatever art supplies we have. No experience necessary. All ages welcome\, children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\nMasking the day of the event is encouraged. Accessibility note: There are two stairs at the door entrance. We have a ramp we can bring out for the door on request. There’s a washroom but it’s not large enough for many mobility devices.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/collaborative-zine-making-at-the-otl/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251003T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251003T230000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20250924T203027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T203032Z
UID:10003502-1759521600-1759532400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Naughty Art Night Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us October 3rd at Orleans Brewing Co (4380 Innes Rd) from 8 pm- close for our Naughty Art Night Mixer for poly\, swingers\, singles and those curious looking to meet each other in a casual environment with an optional art including nude drawing\, naughty colouring and more! This event has been purposefully organized to allow attendees to chat and mingle with one another. The music will be played in the background only\, so that everyone can hear each other. \n\n\n\nThis mixer is all about getting together and having fun! Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. \n\n\n\nMembers get a discounted price online! \n\n\n\nDresscode in effect: date night casual. No sweatpants and gym shoes\, dress to impress. \n\n\n\nPlease have your digital QR code ticket ready upon arrival. You do not require a physical ticket. \n\n\n\nWe have the entire venue for the evening. This is a public event\, meaning that you do not have to be a member. This event is perfect for those looking to learn more about our membership. \n\n\n\nNever been to OBC before? There is ample parking available in the area and at the venue. \n\n\n\nPlease make sure you do not drink and drive.  \n\n\n\nThis venue is accessible.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/naughty-art-night-mixer/
LOCATION:Orleans Brewing Co.\, 4380 Innes Rd\, Orleans\, Ontario\, K4A 3W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Orleans,Sex positive,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Lux Velvet":MAILTO:info@luxvelvet.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251002T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20251001T022256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T022311Z
UID:10003541-1759429800-1759437000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Zine Collective Zine History Night
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ottawa Queer Zine Collective and the Carleton History Undergraduate Society for Zine History Night! \n\n\n\nGuest Speaker: Emma Awe\, Local Zine Historian!!!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-zine-collective-zine-history-night/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Ottawa,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20251001T014556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T014610Z
UID:10003534-1759341600-1759348800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Love In A Dangerous Time
DESCRIPTION:This pop‐up exhibit by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights speaks to decades of human rights violations against 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians who wanted to serve their country and the brave activists who fought back. It is designed to educate and inspire Canadians to help create a future in which the rights of all 2SLGBTQI+ people are respected. \n\n\n\nFrom the 1950s to the 1990s\, the Government of Canada investigated\, harassed and expelled 2SLGBTQI+ members of the Canadian Armed Forces\, RCMP and federal public service during what came to be known as “the Purge.” Thousands of careers and lives were destroyed through this sweeping national policy\, which came to be known as the LGBT Purge. But 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians led political and legal campaigns to change the policy and ensure protection under Canadian human rights law. \n\n\n\nIn 2016\, Purge survivors launched a class action suit that resulted in a historic settlement in 2018. That large settlement established the LGBT Purge Fund\, which worked with the Canadian Museum for Human Rights to develop Love in a Dangerous Time. The aim is to raise awareness of this little‐known history and to inspire new generations to rise to today’s challenges. This travelling exhibit complements the Museum’s much larger exhibition\, Love in a Dangerous Time: Canada’s LGBT Purge\, which is open in Winnipeg until early 2026. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to explore some of the survivors’ compelling — yet harrowing — stories from July 14 to October 3\, 2025. Community event held October 1\, 2025 — RSVP to info@lgbtpurgefund.com.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/love-in-a-dangerous-time/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1P 5W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Educational,Ottawa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20250915T182301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T182307Z
UID:10003480-1759068000-1759078800@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/2025-09-28/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250928T020000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20250905T163047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T163058Z
UID:10003453-1758981600-1759024800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Pique
DESCRIPTION:Usher in the fall season with another bold and forward-thinking edition of Pique\, coming up on September 27\, 2025 at Arts Court. Showcasing experimental and underground music\, art\, and performance\, the quarterly festival features global innovators\, local creators\, and underground legends converging in downtown Ottawa’s Arts Court complex for a single-day blowout.  \n\n\n\nTaking place indoors and outdoors across 10 stages and spaces\, Pique’s programming has something for everyone: from thought-provoking dialogues to ethereal electronic performances to multi-arts convergences\, and even puppet dance parties. Joining forces with the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) to co-produce multidisciplinary and interactive programming\, Pique brings together diverse artistic communities to explore\, experiment and connect. Animating a club\, a cinema\, theatre and dance studios with bold\, boundary-pushing presentations\, Pique offers an immersive multidisciplinary experience that transforms the Arts Court into a playground for the avant-garde.  \n\n\n\nPlus\, Topique\, the forum for the exchange of forward-thinking ideas at Pique\, returns this fall with a series of artist talks and group sessions focused on building an equitable future music industry.  \n\n\n\nWith 20+ artists and 10 stages and exhibition spaces\, indoors and outdoors\, there is so much to experience at Pique!  \n\n\n\nPique is all ages and programming is offered in an accessible building with gender-inclusive washrooms.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pique-3/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Live music,Market or festival,Nightlife,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250926T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20250915T160045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T160055Z
UID:10003467-1758909600-1758924000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Ladies of Ill Repute Art Exhibit and Burlesk Show by Vincent Bolduc
DESCRIPTION:Ladies of Ill pepute is an homage to art from Paris night life of the 19th and 20th century. Inspired by the works of Henri de Toulouse and his posters. \n\n\n\nVincent Bolduc\, is a Canadian born artist living in Ottawa who specializes in figurative work\, concept art and sculpture. His vision often displays dark or unsettling themes of nudity and violence.  \n\n\n\nCome spend an evening with us at the Sensorium Studio.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ladies-of-ill-repute-art-exhibit-and-burlesk-show-by-vincent-bolduc/
LOCATION:Wicked Wanda’s\, 327 Bank St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa,Sex positive
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071947
CREATED:20250915T180731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T180741Z
UID:10003477-1758132000-1758142800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Stim Toy Creation
DESCRIPTION:Are you 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️+?Are you creative? \n\n\n\nThen join us to Be Gay & Do Art! \n\n\n\nThis month\, in honor of International Day of the Stim\, Be Gay Do Art\, is excited to collaborate with @anlfottawa to make DIY Stim Toys! \n\n\n\nBGDA is an all ages drop-in program\, so feel free to come and go as needed! \n\n\n\n🎨🎨🎨 \n\n\n\n📅 Wednesday\, September 17th⏰️ 6:00 – 9:00 PM📍Kind Space (400 Cooper St.) \n\n\n\n🎉🎉🎉 \n\n\n\nAlongside the materials for the DIY Stim Toys\, we will have other donated art supplies for folks to use\, including collage supplies\, jewelry making\, painting\, 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\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/stim-toy-creation/
LOCATION:Kind Space\, 400 Cooper St. suite 9001\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Social
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