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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An evening of super gay trivia questions about your favourite movies, music, and historical moments.
Free
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An interactive partial play-through and Q&A of "Known Mysteries"; the first Solar Server game created by Kara Stone.
$5 – $15
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Join the troupes of Rouge Studio of Dance for a thrilling night of burlesque!
$17.31
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Celebrate National Indigenous History Month with a drag and burlesque show at The Lookout- 41 York St, 2nd Floor!
$8.79
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2 events,
Queen and Queer Ottawa
After the HUGE success of our first edition, and due to popular demand, we’re coming back stronger — and this time in a whole new space!
$25 – $30
CAKE: A Midsummer Night’s Cream
Calling all fae folk! Come get Pride season flying with a fairy-themed queer dance party!
$22.63
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Pique
A building-wide multi-arts event like no other, Pique facilitates discovery of independent artists and the presentation of groundbreaking new work.
$45 – $75
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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Pique
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Queer folks 18+ are invited to perform any art (dance, music, poetry, drag, etc.) at Kind Space
Free
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Live performances by local artists in support of the Ottawa Trans Library
$10 – $20
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Ottawa Fringe Festival
Self-identified queer shows coming to the Ottawa Fringe Festival this month.
$14
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Join Loch Nisse Monster for the release of her debut album, and a game of murder mystery based on the concept of an emotional crime scene...
$16
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Queers & Beers June edition in support of the Capital Pride Run
$7
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3 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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Ottawa Fringe Festival
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Algonquin College's Drag Club presents a yeehawing drag night in celebration of Pride!
Free
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Test your Queer Canadian knowledge at our Queer Trivia Night and WNBA watch party!
Free – $25
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A parody night of ´ But I’m a cheerleader’. A comedic, campy drag show at The Lookout- 41 York St, 2nd Floor!
$7
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6 events,
House of Kink: Naughty Neon
Immerse yourself in House of Kink’s Naughty Neon: a night of UV/blacklights and hypnotic beats to keep your booties bouncin’ all night long!
$38.61 – $43.93
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It's spring and we're thinking patios! Dance party and patio hangs @ottawabikecafe on June 20th - @djdelpilar on the decks, 7-10 pm.
$20
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A backyard variety show to celebrate the solstice and to raise funds for Minwaashin Lodge.
$20 – $30
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Studio X: An Androgynous Dance Party Experience
A gender-expansive night of music, movement & expression—where queerness, fluidity, and glam take center stage.
$30
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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Celebrate Pride Month with Holli Cow and guests at 180 Kent St. with drag bingo and a drag show on The Royal Oak's stunning patio!
$25
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Ottawa Fringe Festival
Studio X: An Androgynous Dance Party Experience
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They get naked. They read. A different theme every month from Ottawa's trailblazing literary salon — since July 2017.
$24
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Ottawa's all-male-identified burlesque revue. Titillation and hilarity guaranteed. Since 2024.
$22 – $27
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MAX Field Trips are back! Join us and fellow queers this Friday on Sparks St. for a screening of Spaceballs!
Free
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A community pop up at Arlington 5 featuring queer talent, vendors, and vibes!
Free
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Get ready to rock out with THE EMPTIES, NOISE HOTEL & JULZZZ at The Rainbow Bistro - it's gonna be a wild night!
$17.31
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Fortress 11
Fierce Fusion – 1 Year Anniversary
Fun Fetti and Ben Dover celebrate Fierce Fusion's one-year anniversary with a night of fabulous performances!
$10
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Join BANSHII WAYLÖN & SHEBISCUIT on JUNE 28th at THE MADAWASKA LODGE for a night of unforgettable DRAG BINGÖ!! 19+
$13.51
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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Fortress 11
Fierce Fusion – 1 Year Anniversary
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Get tickets for international queer sensation, ALOK's, comedy tour, coming to the Bronson Centre!
$50.50 – $96
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Transference Tour event featuring live music by Little Window, Rae Spoon, Band Zone and Salmon Ella at the House of Targ in Ottawa.
$12
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Join the troupes of Rouge Studio of Dance for a thrilling night of burlesque!
$15 – $20
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Local indie concert consisting of Ottawa-based artists to celebrate Hannah Vig's new album.
$15 – $20
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1 event,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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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.