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SUMMARY:Pre-Pride Party
DESCRIPTION:Get Pride-ready with Queerspora and GayZone \n\n\n\nWe’re bringing Queerspora and GayZone together for an evening combining community-building and sexual health services.  \n\n\n\nJoin us to decorate posters to show off at the Pride Parade. \n\n\n\nWe’ll also have supplies for you to paint your own fan to keep cool and bead something beautiful. \n\n\n\nWhile you’re with us\, check in with our health team at GayZone for your sexual health needs. \n\n\n\n✅ Referrals to care within the community✅ STBBI testing \n\n\n\nAll are welcome! Register below to let us know you’re coming. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessing the space \n\n\n\n\nThe doors at CCHC lock after 4:00PM\, so make sure to ring the bell to the right of the front doors to let us know you’ve arrived. We’ll also have some volunteers to help you find us.\n\n\n\nWe’ll be on the ground level of CCHC\, which is wheelchair accessible and has gender neutral washrooms.\n\n\n\nNearby bus routes: 6\, 7\, 11\n\n\n\nClosest train station: Line 1\, Parliament Station (about a 10 minute walk)\n\n\n\nStreet parking and parking lots are open within walking distance to CCHC\n\n\n\nSigned up for a session but can no longer attend? Have questions before the event? Send us an email to queerspora@maxottawa.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pre-pride-party-2/
LOCATION:Centretown Community Health Centre\, 420 Cooper Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:MAX Programs,Ottawa,Pride
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260820T190000
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SUMMARY:Hi\, Gay!
DESCRIPTION:If you’re going to drink this Pride\, why not support a good cause at the same time?  \n\n\n\nIntroducing Hi\, Gay! – MAX’s limited edition peach sour beer made in partnership with Spark Beer.  \n\n\n\nJoin us at Spark Beer & Pizza on Thursday\, August 20 for the official launch of Hi\, Gay! and raise a can\, pint\, or pitcher to our community’s health. Don’t drink? Grace us with your presence and cheers with a non-alcoholic drink instead. \n\n\n\nA portion of the proceeds from every Hi\, Gay! sale is donated back to MAX to support our work\, running health and wellness programs for queer and trans people across the region. \n\n\n\nKick off your Pride festivities with MAX. RSVP through the form below to let us know you’re coming. \n\n\n\nCan’t make it but still want to support MAX’s programs? Donating to us directly – however much you can – is a powerful way to ensure queer and trans people can access the health resources they need.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\n\nSpark Beer & Pizza front entrance and main floor washroom are wheelchair accessible\n\n\n\nThe washrooms are gender neutral \n\n\n\nNon-alcoholic drink options are available\, including 0% beers\, mocktails\, and soft drinks\n\n\n\nVegetarian\, vegan\, and gluten-free food options are available\n\n\n\nStreet parking is available within walking distance of the restaurant\n\n\n\nGet there by bus (routes 10 and 11) or train (10-15 minute walk to Lyon or Pimisi Station for Line 1\, and 15-20 minute walk to Corso Italia Station for Line 2)
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/hi-gay/
LOCATION:Spark Beer & Pizza\, 702 Somerset St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6P6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:MAX Programs,Nightlife,Ottawa,Pride,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260823T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260823T160000
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SUMMARY:Confidence Is Key – Ballroom Workshop Series (Vol. 4): Pride Edition
DESCRIPTION:MAX Ottawa and Capital Pride are proud to present the Pride 2026 Edition of Confidence Is Key – Ballroom Workshop Series (Vol. 4)\, featuring Royalty from the Toronto Kiki Ballroom scene.  \n\n\n\nJoin us in the Black Box Theatre at Arts Court for three workshops. RSVP through the link below to secure your spot. \n\n\n\nThis season\, the categories are…\n\n\n\n👄 Face  \n\n\n\n⏰ 12:00 – 1:00PM💫 Sign up here! \n\n\n\nTime to learn the art of serving Face with confidence. Explore expression\, presence\, and storytelling with Canada’s premier Butch Queen Face; Father Quest Telfar! Discover techniques to showcase your unique beauty and command attention on the runway.  \n\n\n\n💅 Hands Performance \n\n\n\n⏰ 1:30 – 2:30PM💫 Sign up here! \n\n\n\nEvery movement tells a story. Build confidence through Hands Performance by learning precision\, musicality\, and expressive techniques that bring your performance to life with the Legendary Father Bam Bam Siriano! \n\n\n\n💁‍♀️ Vogue Femme \n\n\n\n⏰ 3:00 – 4:00PM💫 Sign up here! \n\n\n\nLet’s explore the fundamentals of Vogue Femme! Learn the iconic elements from the ICON Snoopy Basquiat Fubu – build confidence\, and express yourself through movement in a beginners friendly workshop.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/confidence-is-key-ballroom-workshop-series-vol-4-pride-edition/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:MAX Programs,Ottawa,Pride
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T160000
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SUMMARY:Mpox Vaccine Clinic
DESCRIPTION:This Capital Pride Month\, GayZone is partnering with Ottawa Public Health to host an mpox vaccination clinic for eligible community members.  \n\n\n\nPlease take a minute to review the eligibility criteria below before booking an appointment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho can receive the Imvamune® vaccine for protection before an exposure to the mpox virus?  \n\n\n\nAnyone who received one dose of the Imvamune® mpox vaccine can now receive a second dose at least 28 days after receiving their first dose. This includes individuals who received the vaccine for protection before or after an exposure to the mpox virus.  \n\n\n\nBased on the Ontario Ministry of Health guidelines\, the following groups are eligible for a 2-dose series of the Imvamune® vaccine for protection. \n\n\n\na) Two-spirited\, non-binary\, transgender\, cisgender\, intersex\, or gender-queer individuals who self-identify or have sexual partners who self-identify as belonging to the gay\, bisexual\, pansexual and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM) community AND at least one of the following: \n\n\n\n\nHad a confirmed sexually transmitted infection within the last year.\n\n\n\nHave or are planning to have two or more sexual partners or are in a relationship where at least one of the partners may have other sexual partners.\n\n\n\nHave attended venues for sexual contact (i.e.\, bath houses\, sex clubs) recently or may be planning to\, or who work/volunteer in these settings.\n\n\n\nHave had anonymous sex (e.g.\, using hookup apps) recently or may be planning to.\n\n\n\nAre a sexual contact of an individual who engages in sex work.\n\n\n\n\nb) Individuals who self-identify as engaging in sex work or are planning to\, regardless of self-identified sex or gender. \n\n\n\nc) Household and/or sexual contacts of those identified for pre-exposure vaccination eligibility in parts (a) and/or (b) above AND who are moderately to severely immunocompromised or pregnant may be considered for pre-exposure vaccination. These individuals may be at higher risk for severe illness from a mpox infection and should contact their healthcare provider or Ottawa Public Health at 613-580-6744 for more information.  \n\n\n\nFor more information: \n\n\n\nottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/monkeypox-virus.aspx
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/mpox-vaccine-clinic/
LOCATION:Centretown Community Health Centre\, 420 Cooper Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,MAX Programs,Ottawa,Pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260826T183000
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UID:10005439-1787769000-1787776200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Keeping It 100
DESCRIPTION:Create and celebrate – Make your Pride poster with MAX \n\n\n\nThe Pride Parade is coming up fast. Join us this K1 session as we get Pride-ready by designing our own creative and colourful posters to carry at the parade. \n\n\n\nCome have fun\, express yourself\, and connect with our community. \n\n\n\nRSVP to let us know you’re coming. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility Notes \n\n\n\n\nOur building and office are wheelchair accessible.\n\n\n\nThere is a gender neutral washroom on our floor.\n\n\n\nIf you arrive after 6:30pm\, the doors and elevator will be locked — please press the MAX buzzer or call 613-701-6555 / 343-307-0494 (also available on WhatsApp).\n\n\n\nSeating available throughout the session.\n\n\n\nQuiet participation welcome.\n\n\n\nSigned up for a session but can’t make it? Have specific accessibility needs or questions? Send us an email to a.wilson@maxottawa.ca.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/keeping-it-100-4/
LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:MAX Programs,Ottawa,Pride
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260828T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260828T203000
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UID:10005470-1787941800-1787949000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:K1 en français
DESCRIPTION:Créer votre affiche de la Fierté avec MAX \n\n\n\nLe Défilé de la Fierté approche à grands pas. Joignez-vous à nous lors de cette séance K1 en français pour se préparer à la Fierté en concevant sa propre affiche créative et colorée pour démontrer lors du Défilé. \n\n\n\nVenez vous amuser\, vous exprimer et tisser des liens avec notre communauté. \n\n\n\nK1 en français est pensé pour les personnes noires et queers. \n\n\n\nSìl vous plaît confirmez votre présence à l’avance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNotes sur l’accessibilité
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/k1-en-francais-7/
LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:En français,MAX Programs,Ottawa,Pride
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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