BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MAX Ottawa - ECPv6.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://maxottawa.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MAX Ottawa REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260424T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260424T203000 DTSTAMP:20260519T112847 CREATED:20260421T180808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T180822Z UID:10004992-1777055400-1777062600@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Modern Whore Q&A and Screening DESCRIPTION:Filmmakers in attendance on opening night\, Friday April 24! \n\n\n\nNicole Bazuin (director/producer/writer)\, Andrea Werhun (producer/writer/star)\, and Vixen Vu (who appears in the film) will be on hand for a Q&A\, and will have copies of the Modern Whore book and merch for sale! \n\n\n\nđŸŒŒ Post screening Q&A with Nicole Bazuin\, Andrea Werhun & Vixen Vu @therealcatvuđŸŒŒ Moderated by Evan @pole.evanđŸŒŒ Community Partner MAX on site with information about their org @maxottawa.cađŸŒŒ Andrea Werhun’s memoir available for purchase from The Spaniel’s Tale @thespanielstaleđŸŒŒ Exclusive merch for sale. \n\n\n\nModern Whore\n\n\n\nA hybrid documentary that reimagines popular depictions of sex work through the lived experiences of writer\, performer\, and sex worker Andrea Werhun. Andrea grapples with social stigma and reclaims her narrative in a series of funny\, heartbreaking\, and surprising stories. \n\n\n\nFrom executive producer Sean Baker\, 4x Academy Award winning director of Anora\, The Florida Project\, and Tangerine! \n\n\n\nCalgary Underground Film Festival: Jury Award\, Audience Award winner! \n\n\n\n“showcases great writing
insightful\, funny and creative” (Flickering Myth) \n\n\n\n“Hilarious & empowering
delightfully playful biography” (Geek Vibes Nation) \n\n\n\n“an enchanting case study
Thoroughly entertaining” (Mediaversity) \n\n\n\n“An entertaining and necessary doc” (This Is For Reel) \n\n\n\n*Please take note that doors open 30 minutes before showtimes. We encourage people to arrive early. We have a small box office\, a small candy bar\, and a single-screen cinema\, meaning that when most of an audience shows up a few minutes before showtime\, it causes a bottleneck. If possible\, we appreciate you arriving a little bit early to pick out your seat and get your popcorn. Thanks for your help! URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/modern-whore-qa-and-screening/ LOCATION:The Mayfair Theatre\, 1074 Bank St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 2W3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film,Ottawa,Sex positive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260314T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260314T173000 DTSTAMP:20260519T112847 CREATED:20260310T161459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T161505Z UID:10004802-1773504000-1773509400@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:We Are Pat: International Film Festival of Ottawa Premiere DESCRIPTION:International Film Festival of Ottawa: \n\n\n\nThis special Ottawa premiere of We Are Pat is presented in collaboration with Carleton University Professor of Film Studies Laura Horak and the Trans Media Lab. In addition to the screening\, Horak will discussing and launching her new book on trans cinema\, Trans Cinema: Making Communities\, Identities\, and Worlds \n\n\n\n“Pat\, the evasive\, androgynous SNL character played by Julia Sweeney\, was a ubiquitous presence in the pop culture ether of the 1990s. As a kid\, filmmaker Ro Haber grappled with a strange obsession with Pat — a character whose popularity hinged on them making others wildly uncomfortable with their refusal to adhere to strict gender lines. Both time and their identity moved forward and yet\, even as an adult\, Haber’s preoccupation remained. Now\, 35 years after the first “It’s Pat” sketch debuted on SNL\, Tribeca alum filmmaker Haber and a who’s who of queer and trans comedians and writers (including Sweeney herself) come together to confront the existence of Pat. Through discussions and debate via the lens of 2025 and trans visibility\, the group goes on a mission to reframe the character — an unexpected opportunity to not erase Pat but reclaim them in a manner that eliminates ridicule and instills empowerment.” Liza Domnitz\, Tribeca Film Festival URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/we-are-pat-international-film-festival-of-ottawa-premiere/ LOCATION:Ottawa Art Gallery\, 10 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film,Ottawa ORGANIZER;CN="Transgender Media Portal":MAILTO:transgendermediaportal@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T200000 DTSTAMP:20260519T112847 CREATED:20260226T001608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T001616Z UID:10004775-1772895600-1772913600@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:SHIFT Film Festival DESCRIPTION:Shift Film Festival is an intimate\, intentional film experience created by Labia Cinematica to spotlight bold\, tender\, and radical stories by women and gender non-conforming filmmakers\, with a strong focus on Black and queer voices. \n\n\n\nThis first edition is designed as more than just a screening. It’s a space to gather\, feel\, and connect through cinema that explores identity\, pleasure\, intimacy\, resistance\, and healing. The films selected for Shift challenge dominant narratives and invite us to shift the gaze\, toward stories rooted in care\, complexity\, and truth. \n\n\n\nThroughout the evening\, audiences will experience a curated program of short films\, documentaries\, series and feature films\, followed by filmmaker Q&As and panels. Whether you’re a filmmaker\, artist\, student\, or simply someone who loves powerful storytelling\, this festival is for you. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect:  \n\n\n\n\nA curated selection of creative works by women\, non-binary & trans women directors\n\n\n\nPost-screening Q&A and discussion\n\n\n\nNetworking with artists\, creatives\, and community members\n\n\n\n\nShift Film Festival is about creating space for our stories\, our bodies\, our desires\, our softness\, and our power. We can’t wait to welcome you. \n\n\n\nReclaim the Gaze. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/shift-film-festival/2026-03-07/ LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film,Market or festival,Ottawa,Sex positive ORGANIZER;CN="Labia Cinematica":MAILTO:info@labiacinematica.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260303T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260303T210000 DTSTAMP:20260519T112847 CREATED:20260225T235929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T235940Z UID:10004772-1772559000-1772571600@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Queer SWANA Movie Night DESCRIPTION:A monthly gathering for queer SWANA folks and allies to come together around a shared meal\, watch a movie\, and discuss it together afterward. \n\n\n\nThis event is held every first Tuesday of the month\, in the welcoming space generously offered by the folks at KindSpace (400 Cooper St.). \n\n\n\nWe know life happens\, conversations run long\, and time in SWANA cultures can be
 flexible. The venue is accessible\, and doors open at 5:30 pm. We’ll start gathering at 5:45 pm\, and the movie will begin around 6:30 pm. You’re welcome to join for any part of the evening. There’s no pressure to be there for all three. What matters most is showing up with curiosity\, care\, and an open and inclusive mindset. \n\n\n\nWhether this is your first time or your tenth\, queer SWANA folks and respectful allies are welcome in this shared space. \n\n\n\n🕑 Rough program \n\n\n\n5:45–6:30 Shared food and catching up on the latest gossip \n\n\n\n6:30–8:30 Getting cozy together for the movie \n\n\n\n8:30–9:00 Sharing thoughts\, feelings\, questions. No right answers required \n\n\n\n🍉 About the food \n\n\n\nThis is a shared\, community-style meal. \n\n\n\nIf you’re able to bring food\, please do. Homemade\, store-bought\, sweet\, savoury\, 
 all sizes and colours are welcome. \n\n\n\nIf bringing food isn’t an option\, you’re invited to contribute what you can (suggested $15). A small team of volunteers will be preparing home-cooked\, grandma-style meals with a lot of love (and yes\, some of us Arab gays really do know our way around a kitchen!). \n\n\n\nNo one is expected to bring both food and money. Come in the way that works for you. \n\n\n\nđŸ‘„Â About the people \n\n\n\nThis is a volunteer-based\, community-powered event. It truly takes a village\, and everyone’s care helps keep the evening warm and welcoming. If you’re able to help out\, whether with food\, setup\, or cleanup\, it’s always appreciated. No\, Mama won’t be here to pick up your plate; but community care goes a long way 😉 \n\n\n\nSeating is limited. If you sign up but are not able to come\, please cancel your registration through your Eventbrite account so that someone else can attend. If you have any questions\, contact movie.night.ottawa@gmail.com or Whatsapp +1 (613) 698-1436. \n\n\n\n🎬 About the movie \n\n\n\nWe aim to announce each month’s movie at least two weeks in advance. There might not be one hundred options to choose from\, but the pool is rich. If you have suggestions\, ideas\, or strong feelings about what we can watch next\, please share. We promise we won’t judge. \n\n\n\nMovie of March 3rd\, 2026: The Judgment (2023) dir. Marwan Mokbel \n\n\n\nEgypt/ Thriller & Drama / 111 minThe movie is in English. Subtitles are not available. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-swana-movie-night/ LOCATION:Kind Space\, 400 Cooper St. suite 9001\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2N1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film,Ottawa,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260221T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260221T201500 DTSTAMP:20260519T112847 CREATED:20251230T210954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T211014Z UID:10003823-1771697700-1771704900@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:CABARET – a Singalong & Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Join Tone Cluster at the film classic “Cabaret”\,  a singalong and fundraiser for the choir. \n\n\n\nThis 1972 film musical won 8 Academy awards and stars Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowles and Joel Grey as the emcee both in iconic performances.   \n\n\n\nDress up as your favourite major character and participate in our costume contest. There will be a prize for best costume! \n\n\n\nYou can use your smart phone to view the lyrics or use printed lyrics sheets to join the singalong.   \n\n\n\nAccessibility Information: \n\n\n\nThe ByTowne auditorium and washrooms are fully accessible and there will be reserved accessible spots in the theatre. For more information with regards to accessibility\, please visit https://www.bytowne.ca/faqs/ \n\n\n\nParking: \n\n\n\nFree and paid parking is available on various city streets during certain times of day (see the City of Ottawa website for details)\, or in nearby lots. Parking is also at the Loblaws on the other side of Nelson St (see details). URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/cabaret-a-singalong-fundraiser/ LOCATION:ByTowne Cinema\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film,Live music,Ottawa ORGANIZER;CN="Tone Cluster":MAILTO:manager@tonecluster.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260213T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260213T230000 DTSTAMP:20260519T112847 CREATED:20260203T195817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T195826Z UID:10004715-1771012800-1771023600@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Secret Cinema DESCRIPTION:Maggie May Harder presents a FRIDAY THE 13TH VALENTINE’S EVENT!! â€ïžđŸ©žđŸ’”đŸ’‹â€ïžđŸ©žđŸ’”đŸ’‹â€ïžđŸ©žđŸ’”đŸ’‹â€ïžđŸ©žđŸ’”đŸ’‹ \n\n\n\nA smutty\, sapphic\, scary\, movie screening. For not-cis-man-queers. đŸ–€ \n\n\n\nBring a lover (or two!)\, a pal (or three!)\, or come solo and hang. đŸ„€đŸŒčđŸ„€ \n\n\n\n19+. Come prepared for sex and gore! đŸ©žđŸ’‹ \n\n\n\nMasked event. đŸ˜· \n\n\n\nMovie at 8pm.  \n\n\n\nACCESS INFO FROM A5:\n\n\n\nThere is a 2 step stoop at the front entrance\, but our back entrance is at street level with only a 1.5 inch lip to get into the space. The main bathroom is in the basement which is 10 steps down. We do however have a small secondary washroom in our kitchen space across the driveway that can be accessed by key. This has a 4 inch lip at the entrance and is not necessarily comfortably wheelchair accessible  in terms of space but may be useful for individuals who have other mobility issues that prevent them from using the stairs. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/secret-cinema/ LOCATION:Arlington 5\, 5 Arlington Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1C1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film,Nightlife,Ottawa ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie May Harder":MAILTO:maggiemharder@icloud.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260208T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260208T210000 DTSTAMP:20260519T112847 CREATED:20260226T001608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T001616Z UID:10004774-1770562800-1770584400@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:SHIFT Film Festival DESCRIPTION:Shift Film Festival is an intimate\, intentional film experience created by Labia Cinematica to spotlight bold\, tender\, and radical stories by women and gender non-conforming filmmakers\, with a strong focus on Black and queer voices. \n\n\n\nThis first edition is designed as more than just a screening. It’s a space to gather\, feel\, and connect through cinema that explores identity\, pleasure\, intimacy\, resistance\, and healing. The films selected for Shift challenge dominant narratives and invite us to shift the gaze\, toward stories rooted in care\, complexity\, and truth. \n\n\n\nThroughout the evening\, audiences will experience a curated program of short films\, documentaries\, series and feature films\, followed by filmmaker Q&As and panels. Whether you’re a filmmaker\, artist\, student\, or simply someone who loves powerful storytelling\, this festival is for you. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect:  \n\n\n\n\nA curated selection of creative works by women\, non-binary & trans women directors\n\n\n\nPost-screening Q&A and discussion\n\n\n\nNetworking with artists\, creatives\, and community members\n\n\n\n\nShift Film Festival is about creating space for our stories\, our bodies\, our desires\, our softness\, and our power. We can’t wait to welcome you. \n\n\n\nReclaim the Gaze. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/shift-film-festival/2026-02-08/ LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film,Market or festival,Ottawa,Sex positive ORGANIZER;CN="Labia Cinematica":MAILTO:info@labiacinematica.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260116T210000 DTSTAMP:20260519T112847 CREATED:20260107T144424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T144428Z UID:10004101-1768590000-1768597200@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:New Year Movie Night DESCRIPTION: Join us for our first virtual Wheelie event of the year\, a movie night! \n\n\n\n📍 Virtual (Register at link below!) \n\n\n\nđŸŽ„ Queens of Dramaâłïž 1hr 27min🎭 Musical\, ComedyFrench\, with English Subtitles. \n\n\n\nRegister at the link below to get to zoom link! URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/new-year-movie-night/ LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/new-year-movie-night/ CATEGORIES:En français,Film END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260106T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260106T213000 DTSTAMP:20260519T112847 CREATED:20251230T213351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T213406Z UID:10003827-1767724200-1767735000@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Arab Queer Movie Night DESCRIPTION:A monthly gathering for queer SWANA folks and allies to come together around a shared meal\, watch a movie\, and discuss it together afterward. \n\n\n\nRSVP required through the link below!Arabic & English Subtitles \n\n\n\nThis event is held every first Tuesday of the month\, in the welcoming space generously offered by the folks at KindSpace. \n\n\n\nWe know life happens\, conversations run long\, and time in SWANA cultures can be
 flexible. \n\n\n\nThe venue is accessible\, air purifiers and masks will be available\, and doors open at 6:00 pm. We’ll start gathering at 6:30 pm\, and the movie will begin around 7:15 pm. You’re welcome to join for any part of the evening. There’s no pressure to be there for all three. What matters most is showing up with curiosity\, care\, and an open and inclusive mindset. \n\n\n\nWhether this is your first time or your tenth\, queer SWANA folks and respectful allies are welcome in this shared space. \n\n\n\n🕱 Rough program6:30-7:15 Shared food and catching up on the latest gossip7:15-8:45 Getting cozy together for the movie8:45-9:15 Sharing thoughts\, feelings\, questions.No right answers required \n\n\n\nAbout the foodThis is a shared\, community-style meal.If you’re able to bring food\, please do. Homemade\, store-bought\, sweet\, savoury\, 
 all sizes and colours are welcome. \n\n\n\nIf bringing food isn’t an option\, you’re invited to contribute what you can (suggested $15). A small team of volunteers will be preparing home-cooked\, grandma-style meals with a lot of love (and yes\, some of us Arab gays really do know our way around a kitchen!). \n\n\n\nNo one is expected to bring both food and money.Come in the way that works for you. \n\n\n\nMovie of Jan 6th\, 2025 \n\n\n\nIn Between (2016)\, dir. Maysaloun Hamoud \n\n\n\nPalestine / Drama / 103 min \n\n\n\nFor more info\, contact:(613) 698-1435 URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/arab-queer-movie-night/ LOCATION:Kind Space\, 400 Cooper St. suite 9001\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2N1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T112847 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-FernĂĄndez\, HoĂ ng ThĂĄi Anh\, Kenneth Idongesit Usoro\, JosĂ© Luis CortĂ©s\, 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251201T200000 DTSTAMP:20260519T112847 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-FernĂĄndez\, HoĂ ng ThĂĄi Anh\, Kenneth Idongesit Usoro\, JosĂ© Luis CortĂ©s\, 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251128T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251128T200000 DTSTAMP:20260519T112847 CREATED:20251126T170555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T170558Z UID:10003767-1764352800-1764360000@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Paris Is Burning Showing DESCRIPTION:Join community at the Ottawa Trans library for Paris is Burning!  \n\n\n\nNew York City\, 1980. In Harlem’s African American and Latinx drag-ball scene\, rival houses compete in fierce contests for trophies. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/paris-is-burning-showing/ LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film,Nightlife,Ottawa,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251121T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251121T230000 DTSTAMP:20260519T112847 CREATED:20251112T220316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T220320Z UID:10003618-1763758800-1763766000@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Alphabet Sports Collective One Shift Time presents the Pink Light DESCRIPTION:Come join us at Alphabet Sports Collective as we celebrate the Pink Light\, one shift at a time! \n\n\n\nThe Pink Light Project x Alphabet Sports Collective \n\n\n\nOne Shift At A Time Tour Presents: The Pink Light Film & Discussion \n\n\n\nJoin us for an inspiring evening that celebrates inclusion\, resilience\, and authentic storytelling in sport. Presented by the Alphabet Sports Collective (ASC) as part of the One Shift At A Time Tour\, this event spotlights The Pink Light — a powerful film exploring the lived experiences of transgender and non-binary athletes in hockey and beyond. \n\n\n\nAbout the Event \n\n\n\nThrough film\, conversation\, and community\, The Pink Light Project invites participants to engage in meaningful dialogue about creating safer\, more inclusive spaces in sport (hockey). \n\n\n\nThe event will include \n\n\n\nScreening of The Pink Light – a documentary exploring identity\, visibility\, and change within hockey culture \n\n\n\nPanel Discussion & Q&A – featuring athletes\, advocates\, and community leaders sharing their journeys and insights on inclusion in sport \n\n\n\nSocial & Celebration – connect with community members\, enjoy light refreshments\, and celebrate each other. \n\n\n\nWhy Attend \n\n\n\nThis event is part of ASC’s One Shift At A Time Tour\, a national initiative promoting mentorship\, mobilization\, and meaningful conversations to shift the culture of sport (hockey). Whether you are an athlete\, ally\, fan\, or advocate\, you’ll leave inspired to help make sport a place where everyone belongs. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/alphabet-sports-collective-one-shift-time-presents-the-pink-light/ LOCATION:ByTowne Cinema\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film,Nightlife,Ottawa,Sports and recreation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251121T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251121T203000 DTSTAMP:20260519T112847 CREATED:20251120T002514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T002518Z UID:10003633-1763748000-1763757000@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Vera (1986) Showing DESCRIPTION:A showing of one of the first ever Trans Male movies at the Ottawa Trans Library! \n\n\n\nBased on the life of Brazilian poet Anderson Bigode Herzer\, this intense drama tells the story of Bauer\, a trans man who navigates a difficult life in an orphanage before finding love with young librarian Clara. \n\n\n\nContent Warnings: \n\n\n\nMisogyny\, Violence\, Homophobia\, Transphobia\, Sexual Assault. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/vera-1986-showing/ LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Film,Ottawa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T200000 DTSTAMP:20260519T112847 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251020T203000 DTSTAMP:20260519T112847 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 MarchĂ© 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250919T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250919T201500 DTSTAMP:20260519T112847 CREATED:20250919T164321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T164321Z UID:10003493-1758305700-1758312900@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Starwalker DESCRIPTION:Asinabka Festival Presents: Starwalker \n\n\n\nA Feature Film by Director Corey Payette \n\n\n\nStar\, an Indigi-Queer Two-Spirit lonesome call boy has become newly entranced by the world of drag when they are introduced to The House of Borealis\, a popular drag house led by their charming matriarch\, Mother (Stewart Adam McKensy). \n\n\n\nStar’s newfound passion propels them to face a cultural past once neglected\, but when painful memories re-emerge\, their love for drag and their new family is put to the test. Alongside Levi (Jeffrey Follis) and the rest of their sisters in drag\, Star journeys through the realization of who they are\, leading to the creation of a persona that blends their grounded cultural spirit with a unique take on drag: Starwalker URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/starwalker/ LOCATION:SAW\, 67 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7B9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film,Ottawa ORGANIZER;CN="Asinabka Festival":MAILTO:asinabkafestival@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250905T203000 DTSTAMP:20260519T112847 CREATED:20250827T220123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T220131Z UID:10003412-1757098800-1757104200@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:A Queer's Guide to Spiritual Living DESCRIPTION:Blending zine-inspired animation\, spoken word\, and poetry with insightful interview footage\, this lo-fi documentary collage follows four queer people from different religious backgrounds as they explore the intersections of faith and queerness. \n\n\n\nWe meet Summeiya\, the genderfluid founder of Queer Muslim Network Toronto; Juliana\, a bisexual teacher and former Baptist Christian; Vaibhav\, a gay Hindu dancer; and Ari\, a trans Christian Orthodox drag artist. Each person talks openly about their own spiritual journey\, and their testimonies collectively open up possibilities for faith and queerness to connect rather than exist in opposition. \n\n\n\nRecognizing the complexity of individual queer faith journeys\, directors A.C. Birch and Michal Heuston have crafted an intimate work that prioritizes beauty over conflict and demonstrates that the process of reconciliation does not have to be tackled alone. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/a-queers-guide-to-spiritual-living/ LOCATION:ODD Box and Studio B\, 2 Daly ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film,Ottawa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T213000 DTSTAMP:20260519T112847 CREATED:20250814T163009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T163018Z UID:10003400-1755628200-1755639000@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Scenes and Zines: an Ottawa Dyke March Fundraising Event DESCRIPTION:Scenes and Zines is half-zine workshop hosted by disability justice activist and researcher Megan Linton\, and half-film screening of the first film directed by a Black Lesbian woman\, the Watermelon Woman. \n\n\n\nThe Ottawa Dyke March is hosting this COVID-conscious\, masked\, 18+ event to fundraise for our upcoming March\, Rally and Community Gathering on August 23rd. The event is 18+ due to the mature scene content of the film. \n\n\n\nThe Ottawa Dyke March is a volunteer-based\, grassroots organization that aims to create spaces accepting and celebratory of dykes\, our friends\, families and allies\, and other members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. \n\n\n\nThe proceeds of this fundraiser will go directly to support Dyke March programming\, which features a line-up of BIPOC and dyke-aligned artists\, speakers and hosts\, any technical or accessibility needs\, ASL and LSQ requirements\, tables for vending\, chairs for accessibility accommodation. \n\n\n\nOur fundraiser event will take place at Kind Space\, and we are providing materials for crafting; zine-making\, collaborative art in tandem with the zine workshop\, banner decoration and sign-making for our march. \n\n\n\nWe are working to provide accessible snacks to accommodate allergy and food restrictions (ex: gluten-friendly and vegan options). \n\n\n\nThe event will also feature a solidarity station for folks to engage with\, such as book donations and future volunteer info. \n\n\n\nThere will also be an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for our upcoming raffle\, with prizes donated by local businesses and orgs such as Venus Envy\, Black Squirrel Bookstore\, AimĂ© Music Festival as well as artwork submitted by several local queer artists. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/scenes-and-zines-an-ottawa-dyke-march-fundraising-event/ LOCATION:Kind Space\, 400 Cooper St. suite 9001\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2N1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Film,Ottawa,Social ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Dyke March":MAILTO:ottawadykemarch@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250815T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250815T203000 DTSTAMP:20260519T112847 CREATED:20250729T152601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T152614Z UID:10003351-1755282600-1755289800@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Sane Inside Insanity - The Phenomenon of Rocky Horror DESCRIPTION:Did you know the first time North American audiences ever laid eyes on The Rocky Horror Picture Show\, it happened right here in Ottawa? On August 15\, 1975\, the Canadian Film Institute (CFI) introduced audiences to an indie movie that would later become one of the world’s most legendary cult films. \n\n\n\nFifty years to the day\, join us for the premiere of a new documentary\, Sane Inside Insanity – The Phenomenon of Rocky Horror\, which uncovers the wild and incredible true story behind Rocky Horror’s rise and its status as a worldwide phenomenon. This lively and entertaining documentary offers a deep dive into the remarkable chapter of cinema history that began right here in Ottawa. \n\n\n\nRelive a legendary moment in cult movie history by celebrating Rocky Horror’s incredible legacy and the 90th Anniversary of the CFI. \n\n\n\nPlease note: This is a fundraiser event for the CFI; membership benefits do not apply to this screening. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSane Inside Insanity – The Phenomenon of Rocky Horror chronicles the evolution of this shaggy\, randy\, raucous drag musical\, from its controversial arrival on London’s independent theatre scene to its complex development as a screenplay to its glorious film version\, which had its North American premiere in Ottawa on August 15\, 1975. Featuring rare footage of early theatrical productions of the show\, interviews with cast members past and present (Tim Curry\, Richard O’Brien\, Barry Bostwick)\, and testimonials by fans who embraced and are still embracing the film\, this revealing documentary tells the amazing\, utterly unlikely story of how this movie became (and remains!) a worldwide pop culture sensation. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/sane-inside-insanity-the-phenomenon-of-rocky-horror/ LOCATION:ByTowne Cinema\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film,Ottawa END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR