The List - Ottawa's Queerest Calendar
Find queer events, sports and recreation activities, and social happenings across the region all under one tab.
MAX will occasionally scour social media and event forums to post but our hope is that you, the community, will add things we might have missed.
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Nightlife
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Super Mario themed drag show featuring local talent presented by the Lookout Bar.
$8.79
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The Lookout's annual Halloween drag competition to crown a new Head of Horror followed by a Halloween dance party
$15
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2 events,
Neon Carnival – Hi Slay Halloween
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An intimate premier R&B experince where sensuality meets sophistication. Take a chance on romance, sip on some wine, and let the music do the rest.
$33.28
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5 events,
Saturday Night Drag with Karamilk and Van Goth
Saturday nightclub drag sets and dancing with Karamilk and Van Goth
$17.31
Enjoy a fabulous 3 course meal and bottomless drinks while watching a gag-worthy drag lineup hosted by Devona Coe.
$30
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Saturday night drag at the Lookout with amazing live performances by Van Goth and Karamilk.
$33.28
Cozy up with some friends for an evening of contemporary jazz and Queer company at Art House.
$15
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2 events,
Saturday Night Drag with Karamilk and Van Goth
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1 event,Have a number you've been geeking to perform? Sign up online for Art House's Monday Open Mic Night. Doors open at 6, performances start at 7.
Free
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3 events,
Buster’s Drag Night Kanata
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3 events,
Friday Night Drag with Vera and Bae Root
Friday nightclub drag sets and dancing with Vera and Bae Root.
$14.11
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Friday night drag at the Lookout with amazing live performances by Vera and Bae Root.
$26.89
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6 events,
Divas Night at Back to Brooklyn
Saturday Night Drag with Kimmy Couture & Yeti
Saturday nightclub drag sets and dancing with Kimmy Couture and Yeti.
$17.31
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Come join us for a fun-filled evening of drag performances, delicious food, and great company at the Ottawa Bike Cafe!
$14.11 – $22.63
Enjoy a fabulous 3 course meal and bottomless drinks while watching a gag-worthy drag lineup hosted by Devona Coe.
$30
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Saturday night drag at the Lookout with amazing live performances by Kimmy Couture and Yeti.
$33.28
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4 events,
Divas Night at Back to Brooklyn
Saturday Night Drag with Kimmy Couture & Yeti
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Join fellow Queer local music fans Downtown at the Rainbow Bistro.
$17
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1 event,Have a number you've been geeking to perform? Sign up online for Art House's Monday Open Mic Night. Doors open at 6, performances start at 7.
Free
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5 events,
Jocks and Socks: Below Deck
Queer performances at the 27 Club for an Ottawa Wolves Rugby fundraiser.
$10
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Join fellow Queer local music fans Downtown at the Rainbow Bistro.
$20
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Join fellow Queer local music fans Downtown at the Rainbow Bistro.
$17.31
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BJ Stoker and the Kings bring you an amazing Movember fundraiser at Ottawa's Home for Drag!
$5
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3 events,
Friday Night Drag with Shea D. Ladie & Karamilk
Saturday nightclub drag sets and dancing with Shea D. Ladie & Karamilk.
$17.31
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Karamilk & Shea D. Ladie serve you amazing live drag performances at Ottawa's Home for Drag.
$26.89
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5 events,
Laylit
Party series coming to Ottawa, celebrating music and artists from the Arab/SWANA region and its diaspora.
$31.59 – $37.61
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A fabulous drag show at the local brewery Whiprsnapr in Bells corners! Hosted by the incredible talents of Kween Mallika and Tanya King!
$10 – $15
Enjoy a fabulous 3 course meal and bottomless drinks while watching a gag-worthy drag lineup hosted by Devona Coe.
$30
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3 events,
Laylit
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1 event,Have a number you've been geeking to perform? Sign up online for Art House's Monday Open Mic Night. Doors open at 6, performances start at 7.
Free
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A Glittershaker Swiftie-themed drag/burlesque show at ALORA Ottawa.
$22.63
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4 events,
BAD BITCH BURLESQUE + DRAG at 27 Club SHOW + AFTERPARTY
Get ready for a show with everything you love about Burlesque + Drag joining forces at 27 Club in Byward Market with $5 happy hour!
$17.31 – $25
Friday Night Abysskiss’ Drag-iversary hosted by Vera and Abysskiss
Saturday nightclub drag sets and dancing with Abysskiss & Vera
$14.11
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Abysskiss and Vera bring you amazing live performances at Ottawa's Home for Drag.
$26.89
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5 events,Enjoy a fabulous 3 course meal and bottomless drinks while watching a gag-worthy drag lineup hosted by Devona Coe.
$30
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Get ready for a sizzling evening filled with love and excitement on Lust Island - where passion and romance take center stage!
$19.69
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Embrace the fashion and glamour of Barbie and Ken! Dress up in your best outfits and strut your stuff starting at 9 PM.
Free
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2 events,Have a number you've been geeking to perform? Sign up online for Art House's Monday Open Mic Night. Doors open at 6, performances start at 7.
Free
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They get naked. They read. A different theme every month from Ottawa's trailblazing literary salon — since July 2017.
$28
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Wysteria Root hosts an amazing ensemble cast for an evening of inspiring performances!
$8.79
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1 event,
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A comedy and variety show with a little bit of everything by the folks on the margins.
$15.82
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4 events,
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Join us for Drag Night in Little Italy at Heart n Crown on Nov 28! Laughs & cocktails await featuring Sunshine and Saltina w/fab guest performers!
$17.31 – $22.63
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The DIVAAAS show with Saha Baga , RPDR alum Adriana The Bombshell and Pétula Claque pay a tribute to pop divas!
$20 – $25
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Join a dazzling lineup of campy drag artists as they take the stage for a drag show like no other.
$14.11
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3 events,
Friday Night Drag with Sunshine Glitterchild & Xtra
Saturday nightclub drag sets and dancing with Sunshine Glitterchild & Xtra.
$14.11
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Hot Dog Summer EP release with special guests Sun Junkies, Hug Mosh, and Out By Lucy.
$19.54
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Xtra and Sunshine Glitterchild bring you amazing live performances at Ottawa's Home for Drag
$26.89
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4 events,Enjoy a fabulous 3 course meal and bottomless drinks while watching a gag-worthy drag lineup hosted by Devona Coe.
$30
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Frisque Femme Productions takes Ottawa back in time to the classic era of burlesque.
$38.61
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A NOTE ON LANGUAGE: We recognize that language is ever-changing and imperfect. The language MAX uses is flexible and tailored to our audience which includes people with specific lived experiences and needs. We use a variety of terms and acronyms as convenient, though imperfect shorthand, including the word queer as an umbrella term for all who identify as members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Language and values change from person to person, and so you may find a range of terms being used in the community events.