The List - Ottawa's Queerest Calendar
Find queer events, sports and recreation activities, and social happenings across the region all under one tab.
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Drag & Burlesque
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- Drag & Burlesque
Ottawa Performers Swap & Shop
The Grove 18 Louisa St., Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaSwap and shop costume pieces, clothing, accessories, wigs, and props with other local performers.
Drag at the Brewery
Whiprsnapr Brewing Co. 14 Bexley Place, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe queens are returning to Whiprsnapr for a drag show! Enjoy amazing home made pizzas, local craft beer and fierce drag entertainment!
Bottomless Dine & Drag Dinner
The Vanitea Room 551 Somerset St West, Ottawa, ON, CanadaEnjoy a fabulous 3 course meal and bottomless drinks while watching a gag-worthy drag lineup hosted by Devona Coe.
Rouge Studio Showcase
Queen Street Fare 170 Queen St, Ottawa, ON, CanadaJoin Rouge Studio of Dance as we celebrate the hard work of our students & instructors with a showcase!
Caligula’s Birthday Bash
The Lookout Bar 41 York Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON, CanadaCelebrate Caligula's 25th birthday with a night full of duets, fierce lipsyncs and 80s music galore!
Bottomless Dine & Drag Dinner
The Vanitea Room 551 Somerset St West, Ottawa, ON, CanadaEnjoy a fabulous 3 course meal and bottomless drinks while watching a gag-worthy drag lineup hosted by Devona Coe.
Drag Story Time
Beyond the Pale Brewing Company 250 City Centre Ave Bay 106, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaMs. Bianca Allen hosts a drag story time at Beyond the Pale (City Centre).
All Ages Drag Brunch
Irene's Pub 885 Bank St., Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaCome experience the magic of an all kings, family-friendly show!
EUROVISION
club SAW 67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada +1 moreDrag + Karaoke + Bingo with / avec Sami Landri + DJ Matelot Max
Bottomless Dine & Drag Dinner
The Vanitea Room 551 Somerset St West, Ottawa, ON, CanadaEnjoy a fabulous 3 course meal and bottomless drinks while watching a gag-worthy drag lineup hosted by Devona Coe.
Teet 4 Teet
SAW 67 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON, CanadaBuckle up for an udderly queer country party, Ottawa! Featuring drag, burlesque, and djs, come get your boots dirty with us!
Shrek: Step into the swap | A drag and burlesque show
The Lookout Bar 41 York Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON, CanadaEdith Puthie invites you to step into the swamp for an unhinged night of drag, burlesque, and chaotic fairy tale glamour!
Canada’s Drag Race Takeover, Celebration of Asian Heritage Month
The Lookout Bar 41 York Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON, CanadaGet ready for a night of fierce performances and dazzling glamour! Join us for a vibrant drag show celebrating Asian Heritage Month.
Bottomless Dine & Drag Dinner
The Vanitea Room 551 Somerset St West, Ottawa, ON, CanadaEnjoy a fabulous 3 course meal and bottomless drinks while watching a gag-worthy drag lineup hosted by Devona Coe.
CINEMATIC CURVES III
Arts Court 2 Daly Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaProfessional Burlesque Show in Ottawa
Drag Brunch
The Vanitea Room 551 Somerset St West, Ottawa, ON, CanadaEnjoy a fabulous brunch while watching a gag-worthy drag lineup.
Think On The Fling – Burlesque Improv
Rouge Studio of Dance 340 MacLaren St., Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaAn eight-week burlesque improv class taught by Miss Patience Plush
Covid-Cautious Burlesque Workshop Featuring Saffron St. James
McNabb Community Centre 180 Percy St., Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaJoin Wheelie Productions & Saffron St. James for a covid-safer burlesque workshop! No burlesque or dance experience necessary.
Splash Into Summer: A Drag & Burlesque Variety Show
Laugh Lounge 61 York St., Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaGet ready to kick off summer with a splash of Drag and a dash of Burlesque at Laughs & Legs - it's gonna be a blast!
Kimora Amour Drag Show
Carleton Place Curling Club 120 Patterson Cres., Carleton Place, Ontario, CanadaKimora Amour, a standout from Canada’s Drag Race Season 2, brings her fierce and heartfelt drag to Carleton Place in a dazzling show.
A NOTE ON LANGUAGE: We recognize that language is ever-changing and imperfect. The language MAX uses is flexible and tailored to our audience which includes people with specific lived experiences and needs. We use a variety of terms and acronyms as convenient, though imperfect shorthand, including the word queer as an umbrella term for all who identify as members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Language and values change from person to person, and so you may find a range of terms being used in the community events.