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SUMMARY:Spectrum
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out\, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality\, identity\, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum\, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa! \n\n\n\nSpectrum meets every Monday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \n\n\n\nWe provide workshops\, discussion groups\, and art collaborations\, as well as counselling services\, peer mentoring\, and primary care resources. \n\n\n\nSpectrum can help with challenges like depression\, anxiety and suicide while also offering practical support to navigate the mental health\, housing and educational systems. \n\n\n\nSpectrum is also a safe space for youth to: \n\n\n\n\nMeet new people\n\n\n\nEngage in workshops and discussions\n\n\n\nAccess services like showers\, laundry\, computers\, telephones\n\n\n\nGet referrals\n\n\n\nAccess trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk\n\n\n\nJust hang out!\n\n\n\n\nActivities include: \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to our space and expectations\n\n\n\nA queer current events discussion\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nAccess to snack during group\, showers\, laundry\, harm reduction supplies\, telephone\, internet\n\n\n\nAccess to crisis counsellors from YSB and/or our in-house counsellor from Centretown Community Health Centre\n\n\n\nA relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!\n\n\n\n\nContact: Aidan FritzEmail: afritz@ysb.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum/2025-07-07/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Family friendly,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250707T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250707T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045738
CREATED:20250413T184756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T160622Z
UID:10003257-1751913000-1751918400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:5-Pin Bowling
DESCRIPTION:EVERYONE is welcome (please bring your friends!) to join us for a fun evening of 5-pin bowling at the West Park Lanes bowling alley at 1205 Wellington Street West. We play two games. The cost is $10.00\, including shoe rental. It’s quite informal. You don’t have to join a team\, just show up at West Park Lanes. Please come to the lanes early—at least 15 minutes early.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/5-pin-bowling/2025-07-07/
LOCATION:West Park Lanes\, 1205 Wellington St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y 2Z8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250714T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250714T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045738
CREATED:20250409T154054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T154103Z
UID:10002400-1752512400-1752519600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Spectrum
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out\, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality\, identity\, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum\, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa! \n\n\n\nSpectrum meets every Monday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \n\n\n\nWe provide workshops\, discussion groups\, and art collaborations\, as well as counselling services\, peer mentoring\, and primary care resources. \n\n\n\nSpectrum can help with challenges like depression\, anxiety and suicide while also offering practical support to navigate the mental health\, housing and educational systems. \n\n\n\nSpectrum is also a safe space for youth to: \n\n\n\n\nMeet new people\n\n\n\nEngage in workshops and discussions\n\n\n\nAccess services like showers\, laundry\, computers\, telephones\n\n\n\nGet referrals\n\n\n\nAccess trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk\n\n\n\nJust hang out!\n\n\n\n\nActivities include: \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to our space and expectations\n\n\n\nA queer current events discussion\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nAccess to snack during group\, showers\, laundry\, harm reduction supplies\, telephone\, internet\n\n\n\nAccess to crisis counsellors from YSB and/or our in-house counsellor from Centretown Community Health Centre\n\n\n\nA relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!\n\n\n\n\nContact: Aidan FritzEmail: afritz@ysb.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum/2025-07-14/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Family friendly,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250714T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045738
CREATED:20250413T184756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T160622Z
UID:10003258-1752517800-1752523200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:5-Pin Bowling
DESCRIPTION:EVERYONE is welcome (please bring your friends!) to join us for a fun evening of 5-pin bowling at the West Park Lanes bowling alley at 1205 Wellington Street West. We play two games. The cost is $10.00\, including shoe rental. It’s quite informal. You don’t have to join a team\, just show up at West Park Lanes. Please come to the lanes early—at least 15 minutes early.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/5-pin-bowling/2025-07-14/
LOCATION:West Park Lanes\, 1205 Wellington St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y 2Z8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045738
CREATED:20250703T143256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T145723Z
UID:10003208-1752861600-1752872400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Art Hive
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Pride Week edition of Art Hive as part of Diversity Cornwall’s 10th Anniversary Pride Celebration! This is your chance to get crafty and contribute to the festive spirit! \n\n\n\nWe’ll be making signs for the festival\, bracelets\, buttons\, and more! It’s a wonderful opportunity to tap into your inner artist\, explore new mediums\, and connect with community in a queer-affirming space.The session is facilitated by Student Therapist Lara (they/them)\, training in Art & Expressive Arts Therapy at WHEAT Institute. \n\n\n\n📍 Where: 167 Pitt St\, Cornwall\, ON⏰ When: Friday\, July 18th | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM \n\n\n\nNo registration required! All abilities welcome. All materials will be provided. Just bring your creative energy!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/art-hive/
LOCATION:Diversity Cornwall\, 167 Pitt St.\, Cornwall\, Ontario\, K6J 3P5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Cornwall,Family friendly,Pride,Social,Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="Diversity Cornwall":MAILTO:cornwall.diversity@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045738
CREATED:20250624T153623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T153634Z
UID:10003177-1752922800-1752940800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:West Side Pride Festival
DESCRIPTION:West Side Pride Festival is an accessible outdoor annual event. We host a large Community Fair\, a Children’s’ Area\, amazing food from the Queens View Cafe and stage show featuring BJ Stroker\, Caleb O’Guy\, the No Border Drummers\, Skylar Sapphire and Holli Cow. Free parking and access to indoor toilets and air-conditioning.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/west-side-pride-festival/
LOCATION:Alexander Grove Park\, 10 Warner-Colpitts Ln\, Stittsville\, Ontario\, K2S 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Drag & Burlesque,Family friendly,Market or festival,Pride,Social,Stittsville,Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="West Side Pride":MAILTO:westsidepridewsp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250721T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045738
CREATED:20250409T154054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T154103Z
UID:10002401-1753117200-1753124400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Spectrum
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out\, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality\, identity\, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum\, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa! \n\n\n\nSpectrum meets every Monday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \n\n\n\nWe provide workshops\, discussion groups\, and art collaborations\, as well as counselling services\, peer mentoring\, and primary care resources. \n\n\n\nSpectrum can help with challenges like depression\, anxiety and suicide while also offering practical support to navigate the mental health\, housing and educational systems. \n\n\n\nSpectrum is also a safe space for youth to: \n\n\n\n\nMeet new people\n\n\n\nEngage in workshops and discussions\n\n\n\nAccess services like showers\, laundry\, computers\, telephones\n\n\n\nGet referrals\n\n\n\nAccess trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk\n\n\n\nJust hang out!\n\n\n\n\nActivities include: \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to our space and expectations\n\n\n\nA queer current events discussion\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nAccess to snack during group\, showers\, laundry\, harm reduction supplies\, telephone\, internet\n\n\n\nAccess to crisis counsellors from YSB and/or our in-house counsellor from Centretown Community Health Centre\n\n\n\nA relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!\n\n\n\n\nContact: Aidan FritzEmail: afritz@ysb.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum/2025-07-21/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Family friendly,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250721T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250721T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045738
CREATED:20250413T184756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T160622Z
UID:10003259-1753122600-1753128000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:5-Pin Bowling
DESCRIPTION:EVERYONE is welcome (please bring your friends!) to join us for a fun evening of 5-pin bowling at the West Park Lanes bowling alley at 1205 Wellington Street West. We play two games. The cost is $10.00\, including shoe rental. It’s quite informal. You don’t have to join a team\, just show up at West Park Lanes. Please come to the lanes early—at least 15 minutes early.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/5-pin-bowling/2025-07-21/
LOCATION:West Park Lanes\, 1205 Wellington St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y 2Z8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250723T213000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045738
CREATED:20250717T144031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T144122Z
UID:10003255-1753293600-1753306200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Qwarabs Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday July 23 from 6pm to dark for our monthly queer SWANA/MENA social\, for the first time in the great outdoors (weather permitting)! \n\n\n\nQwarabs\, Friends and Family of all ages welcome.Registration required using the link below! \n\n\n\nBring something to share and something to sit on like a chair or blanket. Don’t forget bug spray and sun protection. \n\n\n\nLocation and details will be emailed after registration. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/qwarabs-picnic/
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250726T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250726T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045738
CREATED:20250723T012812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T025620Z
UID:10003270-1753549200-1753563600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Vegans Who Snack
DESCRIPTION:An outdoor\, fully vegan market put on by over 60 small businesses. Come by the Parkdale Market and sample the many vegan delights provided by our community!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/vegans-who-snack-2/
LOCATION:Parkdale Market\, 366 Parkdale Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Market or festival,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Little Jo Berry's":MAILTO:littlejoberrys@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250727T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250727T191500
DTSTAMP:20260412T045738
CREATED:20250519T171022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T171034Z
UID:10002803-1753636500-1753643700@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Trans About Town: Swim Night
DESCRIPTION:🌊Swim Night is BACK! 🌊Grab your goggles and your pals\, Trans About Town: Swim Night is happening every last Sunday of the month! \n\n\n\nThis monthly program is open to trans and gender-diverse children and youth (ages 0-24)\, family and friends are welcome to join in and share the fun! \n\n\n\nProgram Details: \n\n\n\n\nLocation: Jack Purcell Community Centre Pool\n\n\n\nTime: 5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. \n\n\n\nDate: Last Sunday of each month\n\n\n\nCost: $2.77 per person. Children under 2 enter for free.If cost is a concern\, please let us know – we’re happy to help!\n\n\n\n\nBy filling out the registration form\, you’ll reserve your spot and receive a reminder email a few days before the event. Before attending\, please take a moment to review the City of Ottawa’s pool safety regulations. \n\n\n\nPlease Note:The pool we use for Trans About Town Swim Nights is a warm water pool\, meaning the pool (and room) is kept at a warmer temperature than most public pools. We recommend bringing water to stay hydrated\, and to dress accordioning\, especially if you are planning to hang out on the pool deck! \n\n\n\nFor any questions or assistance\, don’t hesitate to reach out at ash@tenoaksproject.org \n\n\n\nWe can’t wait to see you there! \n\n\n\n🔗Register through the link below
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/trans-about-town-swim-night/2025-07-27/
LOCATION:Jack Purcell Community Centre\, 320 Jack Purcell Ln\, Ottawa\, ON\, K2P 2J5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250728T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250728T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045738
CREATED:20250409T154054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T154103Z
UID:10002402-1753722000-1753729200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Spectrum
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out\, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality\, identity\, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum\, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa! \n\n\n\nSpectrum meets every Monday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \n\n\n\nWe provide workshops\, discussion groups\, and art collaborations\, as well as counselling services\, peer mentoring\, and primary care resources. \n\n\n\nSpectrum can help with challenges like depression\, anxiety and suicide while also offering practical support to navigate the mental health\, housing and educational systems. \n\n\n\nSpectrum is also a safe space for youth to: \n\n\n\n\nMeet new people\n\n\n\nEngage in workshops and discussions\n\n\n\nAccess services like showers\, laundry\, computers\, telephones\n\n\n\nGet referrals\n\n\n\nAccess trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk\n\n\n\nJust hang out!\n\n\n\n\nActivities include: \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to our space and expectations\n\n\n\nA queer current events discussion\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nAccess to snack during group\, showers\, laundry\, harm reduction supplies\, telephone\, internet\n\n\n\nAccess to crisis counsellors from YSB and/or our in-house counsellor from Centretown Community Health Centre\n\n\n\nA relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!\n\n\n\n\nContact: Aidan FritzEmail: afritz@ysb.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum/2025-07-28/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Family friendly,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250728T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045738
CREATED:20250413T184756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T160622Z
UID:10003260-1753727400-1753732800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:5-Pin Bowling
DESCRIPTION:EVERYONE is welcome (please bring your friends!) to join us for a fun evening of 5-pin bowling at the West Park Lanes bowling alley at 1205 Wellington Street West. We play two games. The cost is $10.00\, including shoe rental. It’s quite informal. You don’t have to join a team\, just show up at West Park Lanes. Please come to the lanes early—at least 15 minutes early.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/5-pin-bowling/2025-07-28/
LOCATION:West Park Lanes\, 1205 Wellington St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y 2Z8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
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