BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MAX Ottawa - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MAX Ottawa 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250802T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250802T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T140300 CREATED:20250723T022017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T025513Z UID:10003275-1754139600-1754150400@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Big Gay Festival: Market and Fun-Day DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a vibrant afternoon celebrating queer creativity and community at Probe at our BIG GAY FESTIVAL on Saturday August 2nd from 1PM-4PM. \n\n\n\nšŸŽØBrowse and shop from local queer artists and makersĀ featuring artwork\, crafts\, and unique creations. \n\n\n\nšŸ–¤Check out vendors selling kink gear and accessoriesĀ to spice up your collection or discover something new. \n\n\n\nšŸŒˆEnjoy interactive activities and social spacesĀ designed to connect\, explore\, and have fun. \n\n\n\nšŸæGrab a snack or drink at our concession standĀ while you wander and socialize. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to everyone and no Probe membership is required. Admission to the festival is free. \n\n\n\nMarket Line-up: \n\n\n\n\nMimi Violette ā€” Design Extravaganza ā€“ a queer graphics designer with prints that celebrate meds for mental health!\n\n\n\nEmery Shine Art ā€“ Art prints\, stickers\, mini figurines\n\n\n\nKosmick Kreationz ā€“ Artwork & wearable creations\n\n\n\nCTRL-CRAFTWORKS ā€“ Leather goods including leashes\, collars\, day/fashion collars\, cuffs\, harness & more\n\n\n\nWytch and Wyvern Creations ā€“ Spooky Stickers\, Catastrophic Cards\, and other Paranormal Print Media\n\n\n\nTox Latex ā€“ Latex and accessories\n\n\n\nMadii Collective ā€“ Fine Art\, Visual Art\, and Tangible Art\n\n\n\nNinja Toolkit Design ā€“ 3d printed kink toys\, jewelry\, and custom design\n\n\n\nGrizzlypigeon & Kohianuā€“ Art in the form of stickers\, keychains\, prints\, and pins\n\n\n\nShrikeDesignsOtt ā€“ Prints\, stickers\, enamel pins and pin back buttons!\n\n\n\nDyeing and Tying ā€“ Rope & coupleā€™s tying services\n\n\n\nMAX Ottawa ā€“ Harm reduction & outreach table\n\n\n\n\nAfter the festival\, we invite you to return for BE FIERCE\, our Queer Play Party starting at 7:00 PM. Separate entry fees and membership requirements are required. \n\n\n\nCome support local artists\, meet new people\, and celebrate queer joy at Probe! \n\n\n\nAt this event\, play is not permitted. Our social nights and non-membered events are for connection\, conversation\, and community. We ask all attendees to respect the space and keep interactions within the boundaries of a social setting. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/big-gay-festival-market-and-fun-day/ LOCATION:Probe Ottawa\, 41 York St 3rd & 4th floor\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 5S7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Market or festival,Ottawa,Pride,Social ORGANIZER;CN="Probe Ottawa":MAILTO:probeottawa@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T140300 CREATED:20250725T173314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T202514Z UID:10003336-1755345600-1755360000@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Big Gay Book Swap DESCRIPTION:Wheelie Productions &Ā @maiaw.artĀ are once again teaming up to bring you the event of the summer! \n\n\n\nAre you šŸ³ļøā€šŸŒˆšŸ³ļøā€āš§ļø+?Are you creative?Do you love books? \n\n\n\nThen join us for our Be Gay\, Do Art x Big Gay Book Swap! \n\n\n\nšŸ“ššŸŽØšŸ“ššŸŽØ \n\n\n\nšŸ“… Saturday\, August 16th\, 2025ā°ļø 12:00 ā€“ 4:00 PMšŸ“The Grove (19 Louisa St. Unit 280) \n\n\n\nšŸŽØšŸ“ššŸŽØšŸ“š \n\n\n\nThis is an all ages drop-in event!Allies welcome. \n\n\n\nFor our book swap\, we welcome all genres and all formats of books (books\, graphic novels\, cookbooks\, childrenā€™s books\, zines\, etc!). \n\n\n\nFor Be Gay\, Do Art\, all ages\, creative mediums\, and skill levels welcome! \n\n\n\nWe will also have:ā˜† Bookish Vendors@ravenandram@roughdraftpaper.co \n\n\n\nā˜† Blind Date with a Bookā˜† and more! \n\n\n\nAll leftover donations will be donated toĀ @incarcerationbooks!! \n\n\n\nā™æļøā™æļøā™æļø \n\n\n\nWheelie Productions is committed to accessibility & disability justice. If you require any extra support to attend this event\, please reach out. \n\n\n\nAs part of this commitment\, we will be requiring masks for those attending. We ask that all attendees wear a high-quality mask/respirator (KN95 or better) to increase the safety of our space. We will have extra KN95 & N95 masks available for anyone who needs one! \n\n\n\nThe Grove has extra air purification throughout the space + open windows to facilitate air flow.ā˜† There is an Aranet CO2 monitor on site.ā˜† The Grove is wheelchair accessible\, with an elevator to access the space.ā˜† Accessible gendered (unfortunately) washrooms on site.ā˜† Accessible by public transit\, with paid on street parking (subject to availability!)ā˜† Low/no-scent space. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/big-gay-book-swap/ LOCATION:The Grove\, 18 Louisa St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R6Y6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Market or festival,Ottawa,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T210000 DTSTAMP:20260526T140300 CREATED:20250708T192357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T161926Z UID:10003211-1755363600-1755378000@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Pride Night Market DESCRIPTION:4th Annual Pride Night Market at Parkdale Public Market in Hintonburg! \n\n\n\nFree outdoor event with over 60 2SLGBTQIA+ small business vendors ā€“ food\, art\, crafts\, books and more! \n\n\n\nAccessible space\, washrooms\, and parking. No flashing lights or smoke machine. Washrooms are single-stall and gender inclusive. \n\n\n\nCome chill in the park with your kids and pals\, bring picnic blankets and reusable bags. \n\n\n\nPride Night Market Stage\n\n\n\nHannah VigĀ Ottawa-based singer-songwriter specializing in devastating lyrics and indie pop/rock/americana melodies. Hannah recently released their debut album ā€“ ā€˜what a way to pass the timeā€™! Check it out wherever you get music.Ā @hannahvig_ \n\n\n\nHosting & Beats:Ā  \n\n\n\nDJ del Pilar \n\n\n\n5 pm ā€“ 9 pm \n\n\n\nSpecial Guests:Ā  \n\n\n\nHannah Vig\, 6 pm \n\n\n\nOK Naledi\, 6:30 pm \n\n\n\nLive art by @a.j.l.y.artistry! \n\n\n\nSTORM DATE ā€“ August 17th\, in the case of dangerous weather only\, @littlejoberrys on Instagram for updates. \n\n\n\nHosted by @littlejoberrys @venusenvyottawa @homo_phono URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pride-night-market/ LOCATION:Parkdale Market\, 366 Parkdale Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y 1G8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Market or festival,Ottawa,Pride END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T140300 CREATED:20250725T195057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T200711Z UID:10003346-1755946800-1755968400@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Hot Wench Pride Market DESCRIPTION:Our final event of the summer will be a colourful\, whimsical celebration of our wicked community of vendors\, makers\, supporters\, & friends! here is your excuse to wear that outfit you never get to wear and show off your unique style šŸ’ƒšŸ•ŗ URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/hot-wench-pride-market/ LOCATION:Parkdale Market\, 366 Parkdale Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y 1G8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Market or festival,Ottawa,Pride END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T200000 DTSTAMP:20260526T140300 CREATED:20250811T221914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T221918Z UID:10003382-1755950400-1755979200@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Street Festival DESCRIPTION:The Street Festival returns to Bank Street this year onĀ August 23 ā€“ 24Ā fromĀ 12 ā€“ 8pmĀ each day! It features community organizations\, political groups\, a craft fair\, activations from our corporate partners and other programming. Join Capital Pride in Ottawaā€™s Village as we celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/street-festival/2025-08-23/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Family friendly,Market or festival,MAX Programs,Ottawa,Pride,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250824T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250824T200000 DTSTAMP:20260526T140300 CREATED:20250811T221914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T221918Z UID:10003383-1756036800-1756065600@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Street Festival DESCRIPTION:The Street Festival returns to Bank Street this year onĀ August 23 ā€“ 24Ā fromĀ 12 ā€“ 8pmĀ each day! It features community organizations\, political groups\, a craft fair\, activations from our corporate partners and other programming. Join Capital Pride in Ottawaā€™s Village as we celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/street-festival/2025-08-24/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Family friendly,Market or festival,MAX Programs,Ottawa,Pride,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250830T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250830T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T140300 CREATED:20250725T173651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T212320Z UID:10003337-1756551600-1756569600@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:A Queer Market DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for community made Queer Art? Weā€™re capping off Pride month with a cozy\, vibrant community art market hostedĀ @thegrove613Ā ! \n\n\n\nExpect art\, prints\, zines\, jewellery\, ceramics\, and much more\, all made with care by local queer and trans creatives. \n\n\n\nšŸ—“ August 30\, 11amā€“4pmšŸ“ The Grove (18 Lousia St.)šŸ”— Visit our bio for access info + updatesšŸ“© Questions? DMĀ @queerartsandcultureĀ orĀ @wheelieproductions \n\n\n\nFeaturing:@Self_Saboteur6@minkpoor@digitalecosystemcollective@downtown_oxygen@prettyweirdart@garbuttons@naaashitaaa@Jawmbie@sosaxarts@Jazmineskybeading@codacorner@xaviorkayvon URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/a-queer-market/ LOCATION:The Grove\, 18 Louisa St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R6Y6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Family friendly,Market or festival,Ottawa,Pride,Social END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR