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SUMMARY:GENDERCRAFT Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Gender Expression Fundamentals \n\n\n\nThis module is primarily concerned with deepening understanding of the term “gender expression”. \n\n\n\nIt explores some of the myriad ways identity can be expressed\, and reviews real-life examples of gender expression being restricted\, both formally and informally. The module connects gender expression to other intersectional factors of identity. Gender Expression Fundamentals concludes with three small action items and a discussion of “personal inventory” as preparation for engaging in allyship.There will also be time for Q&A.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gendercraft-part-3/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:office@queerchamber.ca
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gendercraft-part-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T150000
DTSTAMP:20261014T004021Z
CREATED:20261014T004019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T004021Z
UID:10005916-1793106000-1793113200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Creative Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Write the story only you can tell. Join a supportive writing group designed to help you find the words for the life stories you haven’t found a way to tell. We will blend warm-up exercises\, creative prompts\, and reflective group discussion to get the writing flowing. Personal writing is powerful. The goal here is craft\, clarity\, and courage. Rough drafts are expected and welcome. Every voice matters\, every draft is a beginning. No experience required – just the willingness to begin! New members welcome. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nSmall group setting (Max. 10 participants)\n\n\n\nBi-weekly until Dec 22\n\n\n\nWarm-up writing and group intros\n\n\n\nRound table sharing: tell the story you want to write\n\n\n\nSupportive feedback: what resonates\, what needs clarity\n\n\n\nChoose your prompt and write for 10 minutes\n\n\n\nOptional sharing and group reflection\n\n\n\nBreak included\n\n\n\n\nRegister with our 2SLGBTQIA+ Program Coordinator\, Sarah Rea: sarahthegoodcompanions.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/creative-writing-workshop-2/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Literary,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T220000
DTSTAMP:20261012T181618Z
CREATED:20261012T181609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T181618Z
UID:10005910-1792954800-1792965600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:STOMP’oween
DESCRIPTION:Happy STOMP’oween 🎃🤠Costumes\, boots\, tassels and vampire fangs—come line dance\, mingle\, and connect. The only Halloween party where you also get to line dance! Costumes stronglyyyyyy recommended. \n\n\n\nTickets are PWYC\, we typically get donations between 5-15$ per entry. STOMP! is a nonprofit line dancing community\, and all proceeds go towards venues and future event planning!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/stompoween/
LOCATION:SAW\, 67 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Nightlife,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T210000
DTSTAMP:20261012T164800Z
CREATED:20261012T164740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T164800Z
UID:10005893-1792692000-1792702800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Linocut Workshop with Reinpress
DESCRIPTION:A beginner-friendly linocut printmaking workshop. \n\n\n\nJoin me at Arlington 5 for an evening with new friends and linocut! Enjoy a snack or sip a drink from the cafe while you learn the basics and carve a linocut print to take home. \n\n\n\nAges 16+ due to sharp tools. \n\n\n\nThis is a masked workshop. participants may lower their mask to have a drink/snack\, but must be worn at all other times. \n\n\n\nFront door of the venue is up three steps- there is also an accessible entrance in the back. Bathroom in venue is down a flight of stairs.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/linocut-workshop-with-reinpress/
LOCATION:Arlington 5\, 5 Arlington Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1C1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Reinpress":MAILTO:Reinpress@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T133000
DTSTAMP:20261005T001009Z
CREATED:20261005T001006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T001009Z
UID:10005881-1792670400-1792675800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:GENDERCRAFT Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Gender Identity Applications \n\n\n\nThis module begins with a review of best practices related to supporting people with diverse gender identities in three areas: personal support\, institutional practices\, and environmental experiences. \n\n\n\nFollowing this review\, there is a brief discussion of current political realities facing people with diverse gender identities\, discussing international context and reviewing current Canadian issues. \n\n\n\nThe bulk of the module will be a discussion of four scenarios. Each participant will have time to discuss two scenarios in detail\, and review the other two scenarios as part of a debrief. Each scenario has proposed discussion questions\, and most scenarios also include suggested scripts for practice.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gendercraft-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:office@queerchamber.ca
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gendercraft-part-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261015T133000
DTSTAMP:20261005T000733Z
CREATED:20261005T000727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T000733Z
UID:10005880-1792065600-1792071000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:GENDERCRAFT Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Gender Identity Fundamentals \n\n\n\nThis module is primarily concerned with deepening understanding of the term “gender identity”. It discusses five major components of gender identity: sense of self\, community identity\, societal influences\, biology\, and time. \n\n\n\nThe module proceeds to discuss intersectionality and the ways gender interacts with other aspects of identity. There is a brief discussion of pronouns\, and the distinction between pronouns and identity. The module continues with a detailed examination of cisgender privilege\, to ground the theoretical discussion and prepare participants to explore the scenarios in Module II.  \n\n\n\nGender Identity Fundamentals concludes by addressing current political context for trans people internationally and nationally\, and possible actions.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gendercraft-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:office@queerchamber.ca
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gendercraft-part-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T150000
DTSTAMP:20261014T004021Z
CREATED:20261014T004019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T004021Z
UID:10005915-1791896400-1791903600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Creative Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Write the story only you can tell. Join a supportive writing group designed to help you find the words for the life stories you haven’t found a way to tell. We will blend warm-up exercises\, creative prompts\, and reflective group discussion to get the writing flowing. Personal writing is powerful. The goal here is craft\, clarity\, and courage. Rough drafts are expected and welcome. Every voice matters\, every draft is a beginning. No experience required – just the willingness to begin! New members welcome. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nSmall group setting (Max. 10 participants)\n\n\n\nBi-weekly until Dec 22\n\n\n\nWarm-up writing and group intros\n\n\n\nRound table sharing: tell the story you want to write\n\n\n\nSupportive feedback: what resonates\, what needs clarity\n\n\n\nChoose your prompt and write for 10 minutes\n\n\n\nOptional sharing and group reflection\n\n\n\nBreak included\n\n\n\n\nRegister with our 2SLGBTQIA+ Program Coordinator\, Sarah Rea: sarahthegoodcompanions.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/creative-writing-workshop-2/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Literary,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T130000
DTSTAMP:20261005T000142Z
CREATED:20261005T000137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T000142Z
UID:10005879-1791462600-1791464400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Self-Doxxing Webinar
DESCRIPTION:In honour of National Coming Out Day\, join ODLAN’s Executive Director Dr. Stephanie Jonsson for a PWYC webinar on self-doxxing and protecting your digital identity. \n\n\n\nSelf-doxxing is the practice of investigating your own online presence from the perspective of someone who may be trying to target or identify you. This process can help you understand what personal information is publicly available and make informed decisions about what you choose to share online. \n\n\n\nDuring this webinar\, you’ll learn how to assess your digital footprint\, identify potential risks\, and take practical steps to strengthen your online privacy and safety.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/self-doxxing-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Open Digital Literacy and Access Network (ODLAN)":MAILTO:info@odlan.ca
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/self-doxxing-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T210000
DTSTAMP:20260907T175307Z
CREATED:20260907T175300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T175307Z
UID:10005694-1789934400-1789938000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Boylesque Workshop With Rouge Studio Of Dance
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of Boylesque\, a fierce fusion of charisma\, confidence\, creativity\, and unapologetic self-expression! Led by Miss Patience Plush\, this workshop celebrates performers who identify as He/Him\, He/They\, or They/Them\, while welcoming anyone excited to explore the art of masculine and gender-expansive burlesque.  \n\n\n\nLearn how to command the stage with attitude\, play with character\, explore movement and musicality\, and turn your unique personality into a captivating performance. We’ll explore the combination of tease\, comedy\, confidence\, and flair that makes Boylesque so much fun.  \n\n\n\nWhether you’re brand new to burlesque or looking to add some extra fire to your performance\, this workshop is all about embracing your individuality\, celebrating your body\, and performing with passion and pride.  \n\n\n\nCome ready to tease\, strut\, play\, and discover your own brand of fabulous!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/boylesque-workshop-with-rouge-studio-of-dance/
LOCATION:Rouge Studio of Dance\, 340 MacLaren St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Educational,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Miss Patience Plush":MAILTO:misspatienceplush@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260828T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260828T123000
DTSTAMP:20260629T213356Z
CREATED:20260629T213352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T213356Z
UID:10005302-1787909400-1787920200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:ElderQueers (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What story have you always wanted to tell? As Elders in the queer community\, our stories are important to be shared\, to be heard\, and to be remembered. – Mary Ellen MacLean \n\n\n\nThis workshop\, for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members aged 50+\, offers an opportunity to gather\, deepen your community connections\, and create stories with the support of each other and Mary Ellen’s guidance. The focus is on having fun\, learning some new skills\, and connecting with each other. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to folks who have never written or told a story out loud before\, as well as those who have. If you have attended one of Mary Ellen’s workshops before\, you are welcome to come back and develop your storytelling skills further. Mary Ellen has over 30 years of experience creating work for the stage and collaborating with people of all ages.During this workshop\, participants will meet with Mary Ellen for three hours each day to learn the basics of creating and telling their story. Stories can be serious\, comic\, or a blend of both. Participants are welcome to use movement\, puppets\, and music to tell your story your way! \n\n\n\nWin 1 of 2 Complimentary Passes. Enter our raffle for a chance to receive a complimentary pass to the workshop. The Draw will take place at 12:30 PM during Out And About Saturday on June 27.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/elderqueers-2slgbtqia-storytelling-workshop-3/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1P 5W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Literary,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T203000
DTSTAMP:20260803T204717Z
CREATED:20260803T204638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T204717Z
UID:10005455-1787857200-1787862600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:2SLGBTQIA+ Politics and Protests of Ottawa / Movements et Manifestations 2ELGBTQIA+ D'Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:(Le texte en français suit)Join drag king Morgan Mercury and special guests to learn about the politics and protests for the human rights of 2-Spirit\, lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, trans*\, intersex and asexual identities in Ottawa’s past + present. 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 PolicyFor full refund\, must cancel within 24 hours.Tickets 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.Guide 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 les movements et manifestations lors des luttes pour les droits humaines des personnes 2-Esprits\, lesbiennes\, gais\, bisexuelles\, trans*\, intersexuées et asexuées\, hier et aujourd’hui\, à 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’annulationPour obtenir un remboursement complet\, l’annulation doit être effectuée dans les 24 heures.Des 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.Le 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/2slgbtqia-politics-and-protests-of-ottawa-movements-et-manifestations-2elgbtqia-dottawa/2026-08-27/2/
LOCATION:Dundonald Park\, 516 Somerset St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5J9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan Mercury":MAILTO:fairycowboytours@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T183000
DTSTAMP:20260803T204717Z
CREATED:20260803T204638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T204717Z
UID:10005454-1787850000-1787855400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:2SLGBTQIA+ Politics and Protests of Ottawa / Movements et Manifestations 2ELGBTQIA+ D'Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:(Le texte en français suit)Join drag king Morgan Mercury and special guests to learn about the politics and protests for the human rights of 2-Spirit\, lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, trans*\, intersex and asexual identities in Ottawa’s past + present. 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 PolicyFor full refund\, must cancel within 24 hours.Tickets 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.Guide 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 les movements et manifestations lors des luttes pour les droits humaines des personnes 2-Esprits\, lesbiennes\, gais\, bisexuelles\, trans*\, intersexuées et asexuées\, hier et aujourd’hui\, à 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’annulationPour obtenir un remboursement complet\, l’annulation doit être effectuée dans les 24 heures.Des 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.Le 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/2slgbtqia-politics-and-protests-of-ottawa-movements-et-manifestations-2elgbtqia-dottawa/2026-08-27/1/
LOCATION:Dundonald Park\, 516 Somerset St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5J9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan Mercury":MAILTO:fairycowboytours@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T123000
DTSTAMP:20260629T213356Z
CREATED:20260629T213352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T213356Z
UID:10005301-1787823000-1787833800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:ElderQueers (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What story have you always wanted to tell? As Elders in the queer community\, our stories are important to be shared\, to be heard\, and to be remembered. – Mary Ellen MacLean \n\n\n\nThis workshop\, for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members aged 50+\, offers an opportunity to gather\, deepen your community connections\, and create stories with the support of each other and Mary Ellen’s guidance. The focus is on having fun\, learning some new skills\, and connecting with each other. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to folks who have never written or told a story out loud before\, as well as those who have. If you have attended one of Mary Ellen’s workshops before\, you are welcome to come back and develop your storytelling skills further. Mary Ellen has over 30 years of experience creating work for the stage and collaborating with people of all ages.During this workshop\, participants will meet with Mary Ellen for three hours each day to learn the basics of creating and telling their story. Stories can be serious\, comic\, or a blend of both. Participants are welcome to use movement\, puppets\, and music to tell your story your way! \n\n\n\nWin 1 of 2 Complimentary Passes. Enter our raffle for a chance to receive a complimentary pass to the workshop. The Draw will take place at 12:30 PM during Out And About Saturday on June 27.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/elderqueers-2slgbtqia-storytelling-workshop-3/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1P 5W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Literary,Ottawa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260826T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260826T123000
DTSTAMP:20260629T213356Z
CREATED:20260629T213352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T213356Z
UID:10005300-1787736600-1787747400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:ElderQueers (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What story have you always wanted to tell? As Elders in the queer community\, our stories are important to be shared\, to be heard\, and to be remembered. – Mary Ellen MacLean \n\n\n\nThis workshop\, for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members aged 50+\, offers an opportunity to gather\, deepen your community connections\, and create stories with the support of each other and Mary Ellen’s guidance. The focus is on having fun\, learning some new skills\, and connecting with each other. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to folks who have never written or told a story out loud before\, as well as those who have. If you have attended one of Mary Ellen’s workshops before\, you are welcome to come back and develop your storytelling skills further. Mary Ellen has over 30 years of experience creating work for the stage and collaborating with people of all ages.During this workshop\, participants will meet with Mary Ellen for three hours each day to learn the basics of creating and telling their story. Stories can be serious\, comic\, or a blend of both. Participants are welcome to use movement\, puppets\, and music to tell your story your way! \n\n\n\nWin 1 of 2 Complimentary Passes. Enter our raffle for a chance to receive a complimentary pass to the workshop. The Draw will take place at 12:30 PM during Out And About Saturday on June 27.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/elderqueers-2slgbtqia-storytelling-workshop-3/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1P 5W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Literary,Ottawa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T203000
DTSTAMP:20260803T204717Z
CREATED:20260803T204638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T204717Z
UID:10005453-1787684400-1787689800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:2SLGBTQIA+ Politics and Protests of Ottawa / Movements et Manifestations 2ELGBTQIA+ D'Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:(Le texte en français suit)Join drag king Morgan Mercury and special guests to learn about the politics and protests for the human rights of 2-Spirit\, lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, trans*\, intersex and asexual identities in Ottawa’s past + present. 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 PolicyFor full refund\, must cancel within 24 hours.Tickets 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.Guide 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 les movements et manifestations lors des luttes pour les droits humaines des personnes 2-Esprits\, lesbiennes\, gais\, bisexuelles\, trans*\, intersexuées et asexuées\, hier et aujourd’hui\, à 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’annulationPour obtenir un remboursement complet\, l’annulation doit être effectuée dans les 24 heures.Des 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.Le 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/2slgbtqia-politics-and-protests-of-ottawa-movements-et-manifestations-2elgbtqia-dottawa/2026-08-25/2/
LOCATION:Dundonald Park\, 516 Somerset St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5J9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan Mercury":MAILTO:fairycowboytours@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T183000
DTSTAMP:20260803T204717Z
CREATED:20260803T204638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T204717Z
UID:10005452-1787677200-1787682600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:2SLGBTQIA+ Politics and Protests of Ottawa / Movements et Manifestations 2ELGBTQIA+ D'Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:(Le texte en français suit)Join drag king Morgan Mercury and special guests to learn about the politics and protests for the human rights of 2-Spirit\, lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, trans*\, intersex and asexual identities in Ottawa’s past + present. 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 PolicyFor full refund\, must cancel within 24 hours.Tickets 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.Guide 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 les movements et manifestations lors des luttes pour les droits humaines des personnes 2-Esprits\, lesbiennes\, gais\, bisexuelles\, trans*\, intersexuées et asexuées\, hier et aujourd’hui\, à 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’annulationPour obtenir un remboursement complet\, l’annulation doit être effectuée dans les 24 heures.Des 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.Le 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/2slgbtqia-politics-and-protests-of-ottawa-movements-et-manifestations-2elgbtqia-dottawa/2026-08-25/1/
LOCATION:Dundonald Park\, 516 Somerset St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5J9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan Mercury":MAILTO:fairycowboytours@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T123000
DTSTAMP:20260629T213356Z
CREATED:20260629T213352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T213356Z
UID:10005299-1787650200-1787661000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:ElderQueers (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What story have you always wanted to tell? As Elders in the queer community\, our stories are important to be shared\, to be heard\, and to be remembered. – Mary Ellen MacLean \n\n\n\nThis workshop\, for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members aged 50+\, offers an opportunity to gather\, deepen your community connections\, and create stories with the support of each other and Mary Ellen’s guidance. The focus is on having fun\, learning some new skills\, and connecting with each other. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to folks who have never written or told a story out loud before\, as well as those who have. If you have attended one of Mary Ellen’s workshops before\, you are welcome to come back and develop your storytelling skills further. Mary Ellen has over 30 years of experience creating work for the stage and collaborating with people of all ages.During this workshop\, participants will meet with Mary Ellen for three hours each day to learn the basics of creating and telling their story. Stories can be serious\, comic\, or a blend of both. Participants are welcome to use movement\, puppets\, and music to tell your story your way! \n\n\n\nWin 1 of 2 Complimentary Passes. Enter our raffle for a chance to receive a complimentary pass to the workshop. The Draw will take place at 12:30 PM during Out And About Saturday on June 27.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/elderqueers-2slgbtqia-storytelling-workshop-3/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1P 5W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Literary,Ottawa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260824T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260824T123000
DTSTAMP:20260629T213356Z
CREATED:20260629T213352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T213356Z
UID:10005298-1787563800-1787574600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:ElderQueers (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What story have you always wanted to tell? As Elders in the queer community\, our stories are important to be shared\, to be heard\, and to be remembered. – Mary Ellen MacLean \n\n\n\nThis workshop\, for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members aged 50+\, offers an opportunity to gather\, deepen your community connections\, and create stories with the support of each other and Mary Ellen’s guidance. The focus is on having fun\, learning some new skills\, and connecting with each other. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to folks who have never written or told a story out loud before\, as well as those who have. If you have attended one of Mary Ellen’s workshops before\, you are welcome to come back and develop your storytelling skills further. Mary Ellen has over 30 years of experience creating work for the stage and collaborating with people of all ages.During this workshop\, participants will meet with Mary Ellen for three hours each day to learn the basics of creating and telling their story. Stories can be serious\, comic\, or a blend of both. Participants are welcome to use movement\, puppets\, and music to tell your story your way! \n\n\n\nWin 1 of 2 Complimentary Passes. Enter our raffle for a chance to receive a complimentary pass to the workshop. The Draw will take place at 12:30 PM during Out And About Saturday on June 27.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/elderqueers-2slgbtqia-storytelling-workshop-3/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1P 5W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Literary,Ottawa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T203000
DTSTAMP:20260803T203457Z
CREATED:20260803T203400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T203457Z
UID:10005451-1786647600-1786653000@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/2026-08-13/2/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T183000
DTSTAMP:20260803T203457Z
CREATED:20260803T203400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T203457Z
UID:10005450-1786640400-1786645800@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/2026-08-13/1/
LOCATION:Dundonald Park\, 516 Somerset St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5J9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan Mercury":MAILTO:fairycowboytours@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T183000
DTSTAMP:20260803T203457Z
CREATED:20260803T203400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T203457Z
UID:10005448-1786467600-1786473000@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/2026-08-11/1/
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:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260713T220814Z
CREATED:20260713T220809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T220814Z
UID:10005385-1784829600-1784836800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Transcend: Beyond The Binary - Zine Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Our very first Transcend event – a zine workshop with Emma Awe! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a night of fun and creativity\, where we’ll learn about local queer zine history and make a few yourself. We’ll have a bunch of materials and as well as drinks and snacks available.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/transcend-beyond-the-binary-zine-workshop/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Ottawa,Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Youth Action Committee":MAILTO:ysbpeerhousingteam@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260713T220240Z
CREATED:20260713T220228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T220240Z
UID:10005384-1784746800-1784754000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Fruit Charm Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come make an adorable one-of-a-kind miniature fruit charm bracelet or keychain! \n\n\n\nIn this 2-hour workshop\, you will learn some of the basics of creating miniature fruits from polymer clay. Together we will mix clay to achieve realistic colours\, shape the pieces and add details using clay and clay tools. \n\n\n\nWe will make a series of fruit beads\, bake them together\, and assemble your very own fruit charm bracelets or keychains using string and other fun beads provided in the workshop. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is suitable for all ages! Children must be accompanied by an adult 🙂
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/fruit-charm-workshop/
LOCATION:Klimat 2.0\, 265 City Centre Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 7R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260713T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260713T204500
DTSTAMP:20260708T182710Z
CREATED:20260708T182703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T182710Z
UID:10005363-1783968300-1783975500@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Miniature Fruit Basket Magnets
DESCRIPTION:Come make the tiniest little fruit basket you’ve ever seen at Patagonia Ottawa! \n\n\n\nIn this 2 hour workshop with Miniature Veg\, you will learn some of the basics of creating miniature foods polymer clay. Together we will mix clay to achieve realistic colours\, shape the pieces and add details using clay & clay tools\, and bake them together. Inspired by seasonal produce in the Ottawa Region\, you will make your own tiny basket full of berries & fruits\, and the skills to continue exploring polymer clay miniatures at home! \n\n\n\nAll supplies will be provided\, and you may even have some extra clay to take away.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/miniature-fruit-basket-magnets/
LOCATION:Patagonia Ottawa\, 119 York St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 5T4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260709T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260701T151201Z
CREATED:20260701T151142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T151201Z
UID:10005305-1783616400-1783623600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Visite du Musée canadien de l’histoire
DESCRIPTION:Vous vous intéressez à l’histoire ou vous voulez passer un moment calme en communauté? Rejoignez-nous à l’entrée du Musée canadien de l’histoire jeudi le 9 juillet de 17 à 19h! Amenez vos amis pour une soirée d’apprentissage conviviale! \n\n\n\nAccessibilité: Pour plus d’informations\, consultez le site web du Musée: museedelhistoire.ca/a-propos/accessibilite \n\n\n\nGroupe d’âge desservi par Jeunesse Idem: 7 à 35 ans \n\n\n\nGratuit \n\n\n\nVous pouvez vous inscrire en remplissant le questionnaire en lien ci-dessous.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/visite-du-musee-canadien-de-lhistoire/
LOCATION:Musée Canadien de l’Histoire\, 100 Laurier St.\, Gatineau\, Quebec\, K1A0M8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,En français,Quebec,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeunesse Idem":MAILTO:olivier.activitesji@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260612T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260612T180000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201824Z
CREATED:20260607T201802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T201824Z
UID:10005184-1781280000-1781287200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Five Fundays: Self-Expression Art Workshops
DESCRIPTION:WEEK 1: Dual Self Portraits \n\n\n\nFive Fundays of Self-Expression Art Workshops\, a series of five art workshops\, are relaxed\, beginner‑friendly art workshops where trans and queer folks can explore self‑expression through colour\, texture\, movement\, symbolism and play 🎨 \n\n\n\nFacilitated by local queer artist Can Grant at The Ottawa Trans Library (OTL) a safe community‑focused space. Each of the Five Workshops will provide basic art education\, simple prompts\, artistic materials\, and an opportunity to connect creatively with the community. No art experience needed—just curiosity\, creativity\, and respect for one another 🏳️‍⚧️. \n\n\n\nRegister through the link below to save your spot for one or more workshop dates.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/five-fundays-self-expression-art-workshops/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Can Grant":MAILTO:cangrant95@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260522T220000
DTSTAMP:20260521T001408Z
CREATED:20260521T001334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T001408Z
UID:10005061-1779476400-1779487200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Capital Bi's Skill Share Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn a new skill or two from your fellow local bi+ community teachers! Event will run from 7-10PM with 15-20 minute presentations/demos on a variety of topics. \n\n\n\nYou will learn: \n\n\n\n\nHerbal first aid\n\n\n\nPairing colours for an outfit\n\n\n\nResources at your public library\n\n\n\nMeditation/breathwork\n\n\n\nButton-making\n\n\n\nClothes mending\n\n\n\n\nAs always\, this event is MASKED (KN95 or equivalent). Some will be available at the door. Please stay home if you are sick/symptomatic/recent known exposure. \n\n\n\nPlease see the Ottawa Trans Library website for accessibility info.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/capital-bis-skill-share-night/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163637Z
CREATED:20260505T163600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T163637Z
UID:10005016-1778869800-1778877000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Life Modelling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get trained to get paid! \n\n\n\nCome join us for a short 2 hour course on modeling for life drawing sessions.   \n\n\n\nTrained models from the trans community will be who we pull from primarily for our (paid) model positions($80/h) in our lifedrawing sessions.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/life-modelling-workshop/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T181829Z
CREATED:20260421T181821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T181829Z
UID:10004995-1777204800-1777212000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Lesbian History of Ottawa Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join drag king Morgan Mercury on a 2-hour walking tour exploring Ottawa’s lesbian history! \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn: \n\n\n\n\nHistory of lesbian activism in Ottawa (1970s-1990s)\n\n\n\nKey figures in Ottawa’s lesbian history (Charlotte Whitton\, Elaina Martin)\n\n\n\nStories of lesbian nightlife and community spaces (1970s-2000s)\n\n\n\n\nWhere you’ll go: \n\n\n\n\n4km of walking along downtown Ottawa streets (Colonel By Dr\, Elgin St)\n\n\n\nLocations of protest and connection (historical nightlife\, commmunity resources)\n\n\n\n\nWhat you’ll need: \n\n\n\n\nWeather appropriate walking clothing (tour will go rain or shine – but may be cancelled in the event of a significant storm\, extreme heat/cold\, or bad air quality)\n\n\n\nWater\, snacks\, and anything else that will help support your energy for the two hours together\n\n\n\nWillingness to share\, learn and connect with the tour group\n\n\n\n\nIf you have further questions about the tour route\, accessibilty needs or which cowboy hat to wear\, please reach out to Morgan Mercury at fairycowboytours@gmail.com.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/lesbian-history-of-ottawa-walking-tour/2026-04-26/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan Mercury":MAILTO:fairycowboytours@gmail.com
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