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SUMMARY:MAX Ottawa: Spill the Beans
DESCRIPTION:June is Mens Health Month and in honour of this\, MAX is hosting a series of community discussion groups for dudes in the national capital region. So we invite you to join us and some local experts to spill the beans\, and chat about health. \n\n\n\nTopic 1: Healthy Bodies  \n\n\n\nWhat does a healthy body look like? Media and Grindr often tell us what the “perfect” body is\, but is the perfect body healthy? Join us as we discuss how every body can be a healthy body\, what you can do to stay healthy and tune out the noise. 
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/max-ottawa-spill-the-beans/
LOCATION:Wise Town Cafe\, 329A Elgin St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,MAX Programs,Ottawa,Sex positive,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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SUMMARY:MAX Ottawa: Bantaba
DESCRIPTION:MAX Ottawa is hosting a Bantaba\, facilitated by Rodney Diverlus\, for Black queer folks. This for-us-by-us event will foster a safer space for discussions about Blackening spaces and thriving as a Black queer community in Ottawa. We’ll enjoy a family meal\, share our stories and experiences\, and discuss what we need to keep progressing. \n\n\n\nWhat is Bantaba?Bantaba is more than a gathering—it’s a return to a deeply rooted tradition of collective care\, radical listening\, and community-led transformation. Originating from West Africa\, Bantaba is a circular space where wisdom is shared\, stories are honored\, and futures are co-created. It’s a space without hierarchy—where everyone’s presence and voice holds equal weight. \n\n\n\nWhy Now? Why Ottawa?Ottawa’s Black queer community is experiencing a cultural renaissance — from ballroom to conferences to dancefloors and beyond. Bantaba doesn’t spark this movement; it meets it mid-stride. It offers a moment to ask: Where are we headed? What do we need now? How do we keep building together? \n\n\n\nWhat to ExpectLed by multi-hyphenate artist and strategist Rodney Diverlus\, Bantaba is not a lecture or a panel—it’s a living\, breathing conversation. It’s a space to unpack the realities of being Black and queer in Ottawa\, and to imagine collective paths forward. Your ideas\, your truths\, your presence are vital. There is no audience\, only participants. \n\n\n\nRegister Here! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Accessibility \n\n\n\n\n\n\nChange rooms\n\n\n\nElevator/Lift\n\n\n\nEntrance/Exit\n\n\n\nFloor surfaces\n\n\n\nInterior\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPassenger loading zone\n\n\n\nReception desks\n\n\n\nSignage\n\n\n\nStairs\n\n\n\nTelephone\n\n\n\nWashrooms
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/bantaba/
LOCATION:McNabb Community Centre\, 180 Percy St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,MAX Programs,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250614T150000
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UID:10002843-1749913200-1749916800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:MAX Ottawa: Spill the Beans
DESCRIPTION:June is Mens Health Month and in honour of this\, MAX is hosting a series of community discussion groups for dudes in the national capital region. So we invite you to join us and some local experts to spill the beans\, and chat about health. \n\n\n\nAging: Wiser and still sexy \n\n\n\nWhat does it mean to grow older in queer communities? What does sex look like after 50? A lot of us are scared of aging\, but many older queers would say they’re having the best time\, and the best sex of their lives! A discussion group for all ages\, come chat about the journey of being queer and getting older. 
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/max-ottawa-spill-the-beans-2/
LOCATION:Wise Town Cafe\, 329A Elgin St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,MAX Programs,Ottawa,Sex positive,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250616T183000
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SUMMARY:Queerspora
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Talk About It: Navigating Sexual Health as a Newcomer \n\n\n\nMonday June 16\, 2025 – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM – At MAX Ottawa \n\n\n\nAre you an GBTQ+ newcomer trying to make sense of sexual health services in Ottawa? Join us for a community discussion where your voice matters. This session is a chance to share your experiences\, challenges\, and questions about accessing sexual health information\, support\, and services. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we’ll explore what a helpful guide for newcomers could look like—something shaped by the community\, for the community. Your input will directly help us build a practical and relevant resource to support others on the same journey.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queerspora-3/
LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,MAX Programs,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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SUMMARY:MAX Ottawa: Spill the Beans
DESCRIPTION:June is Mens Health Month and in honour of this\, MAX is hosting a series of community discussion groups for dudes in the national capital region. So we invite you to join us and some local experts to spill the beans\, and chat about health. \n\n\n\nMental Health Hygiene  \n\n\n\nWe brush our teeth\, we shower\, and we comb our hair. Those are the little things we do to take care of our bodies\, but what are we doing to take care of our minds? Mental Health can be a big challenge sometimes. But sometimes it’s also about all the little things we do to stay well.  
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/max-ottawa-spill-the-beans-3/
LOCATION:Wise Town Cafe\, 329A Elgin St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,MAX Programs,Ottawa,Sex positive,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250627T160000
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UID:10003184-1751040000-1751050800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:National HIV Testing Day
DESCRIPTION:📍 National HIV Testing Day🗓️ June 27th | 4–7 PM📌 George Plaza\, ByWard Market \n\n\n\nJoin the AIDS Committee of Ottawa and our amazing partners — @getakit.ca \, @knowppottawa \, @theprepclinic \, Somerset West Community Health Centre\, @maxottawa.ca \, and @chuo.media — for an afternoon of community\, connection\, and care. \n\n\n\nWe’ll be there with free resources\, information\, and support to help you take charge of your health. \n\n\n\nMusic\, outreach\, and good vibes included! \n\n\n\nKnow your status. Protect your health. Empower your community.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/national-hiv-testing-day/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,MAX Programs,Nationally recognized dates,Ottawa,Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250627T203000
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UID:10003190-1751056200-1751065200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Field Trip!
DESCRIPTION:Settle in fellow queers! This Friday we’re going back in time and out of this world 🚀🌈 \n\n\n\nTo kick off our revamped field trip program\, we’re headed downtown to screen Spaceballs at the pop-up cinema. Invite your friends or come solo and meet some cool new queers at what is sure to be a summer 2025 highlight.  \n\n\n\nWe’ll be meeting up at D’arcy McGees (44 Sparks St.) at 8:30PM\, and then walk over to Block 2 on Sparks St. to find our seats before the screening starts at 8:45PM.  \n\n\n\nSign up through the form below so we have a sense of how many people will be joining us. \n\n\n\nEmail us at info@maxottawa.ca with any questions and to discuss any accessibility accommodations. \n\n\n\nAbout the Pop-Up Cinema\n\n\n\nExperience an evening like no other on Sparks Street. One block south of Parliament Hill\, historic and pedestrian Sparks Street is nestled in the hustle and bustle of Ottawa’s urban core. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent Highlights: \n\n\n\n\nFilm Screening: The movie will be at 8:45 PM. Arrive early to secure a good spot! You will find us on Block 2 of Sparks Street between Metcalfe and O’Connor\n\n\n\nExplore the Neighbourhood: Before the film\, take some time to explore what Sparks Street and Downtown have to offer. Steps away from Parliament Hill and award-winning restaurants\, you are sure to have a great night. \n\n\n\n\n​
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/field-trip/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:MAX Programs,Nightlife,Ottawa,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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