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SUMMARY:In The Mix
DESCRIPTION:The DJ 101 and 201 workshops are intended to provide an overview of the craft with DJ Del Pilar! \n\n\n\n\nDJ 101 is for you if you have little to no experience with DJing\, and is hands-off.\n\n\n\nDJ 201 is for those who have attended DJ 101 to get some hands on experience with the gear!\n\n\n\n\nYou must purchase a ticket to both DJ 101 and 201 if you plan on attending both! \n\n\n\n——- \n\n\n\nDJ 101 with DJ del Pilar \n\n\n\nWant to learn how to DJ\, but not sure where to start? Sign up for this 101 course for an introduction to DJing with DJ del Pilar! \n\n\n\nWhat to expect? \n\n\n\nThis is a hands-off course for those with no experience to familiarize themselves with definitions\, gear and where to find music. You’ll be encouraged to think about what you want to get out of DJing and how that might shape what you need to learn. You’ll also meet others who are interested in DJing! \n\n\n\nTakeaways \n\n\n\nYou’ll go home with some resources for learning more about DJing including sites where you can learn to beatmatch using your computer and buy music. You can also sign up to attend our 201 class that begins shortly after the 101 is over. \n\n\n\nDJ 101 is PWYC with a suggested donation of $5-20 to help cover the cost of equipment\, planning & space. \n\n\n\n—— \n\n\n\nDemo Set \n\n\n\nDJDP will show you how to set up and perform a set from start to finish (folks can ask questions throughout). Free with ticket to either 101 or 201! \n\n\n\n—— \n\n\n\nDJ 201 with DJ del Pilar \n\n\n\nIf you have some DJing experience and/or have attended at least one 101 class\, you can join the 201 class to deepen your understanding and spend some hands-on time with the gear! \n\n\n\nWhat to expect? \n\n\n\n\nMaximum of 5 attendees\n\n\n\nWhere to find music\n\n\n\nSet list curation using Rekordbox\n\n\n\nBeat matching – ‘coming in on the 1’\n\n\n\nHands on ‘Cue and Play’\n\n\n\nIf you have a laptop\, please download Rekordbox to practice beat matching! If you don’t have a laptop\, not a problem you can use our gear.\n\n\n\n\nDJ 201 is PWYC with a suggested donation of $15-25 to help cover the cost of equipment\, planning & space. \n\n\n\nNotes \n\n\n\n\nIf you can\, please choose the upper end of the ticket price to allow folks who can’t to pay less.\n\n\n\nDJ 101 – 16 spots\, sliding scale $5-20\n\n\n\nDemo set – anyone with a ticket for either 101 or 201 can attend.\n\n\n\nDJ 201 – 5 spots\, sliding scale $15-25 each.\n\n\n\n\nAccessing the space: If the outside doors are locked\, buzz 2800 to get in. \n\n\n\nThis is a covid-safer event!N95 or equivalent are required. Some masks will be available for free at the door. \n\n\n\nThe new Grove space is much bigger than the last one with 2 small windows that open\, a central HVAC system\, and high ceilings. \n\n\n\nWe will have at least 3 air purifiers running at max at all times. \n\n\n\n18 Louisa does not have easy access to outside so we ask that you enjoy your drinks in the hall outside the main space. \n\n\n\nNotes About The Grove \n\n\n\n280-18 Louisa is on the 2nd floor of the building with elevator access. There are automatic doors on the outside of the building but the door to the studio is manual. \n\n\n\nThere are accessible washrooms on the 2nd floor. The (gendered) washrooms are shared with the whole floor but after hours it’s unlikely anyone else will be on site. \n\n\n\nThe studio is over 800 square feet of open space with an 11 ft ceiling \n\n\n\nFor seating\, we have several options – White folding chairs (max 225lbs /102 kg static) Blue stacking chairs ( max 660lbs / 299.3 kg static) Brown couch (max 700lbs/317.5 kg static) Rustic brown stools (max 264.5lbs/ 120 kg static)
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/in-the-mix-3/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 18 Louisa St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R6Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250601T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250601T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250519T215336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T161855Z
UID:10002808-1748802600-1748809800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Singles Mingle
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday June 1\, 2025 at Laugh Lounge in the Byward Market for the next Singles Mingle! Your hosts Natalia (sex educator & entrepreneur) and Joey (theatre & comedy queen) will guide you through interactive activities that allow you to get to know others in a fun and playful way.  \n\n\n\nHaven’t been to a Singles Mingle before? It’s a special funnel style format – we start playing with the entire group and slowly get into smaller\, more intimate groups as the night progresses. These activities are designed to help you let loose and laugh\, because humour helps to alleviate stress and makes interactions more enjoyable and relaxed. As always\, you will also have the opportunity to win some amazing door prizes (including sex toys from Wicked Wanda’s)!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/singles-mingle-3/
LOCATION:Laugh Lounge\, 61 York St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 9C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Sex positive,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250604T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250505T193809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T161756Z
UID:10002570-1749060000-1749074400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Big Gay Screening
DESCRIPTION:The Digital Arts Resource Centre’s annual BIG GAY SCREENING will be taking place on WEDNESDAY\, JUNE 4TH! This FREE screening\, presented in partnership with Qu’ART\, will feature short films by queer Canadian artists celebrating queerness\, exploring queer narratives\, and highlighting the vastness of queer experiences. ⁠⁠Don’t miss this opportunity to support for talented artists from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community! Get your gays together (and allies and loved ones) and join us for this celebration of queerness at the Digital Arts Resource Centre! 🏳️‍🌈⁠ \n\n\n\nFilm lineup announcement TBD
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/big-gay-screening/
LOCATION:DARC Microcinema\, 67 Nicholas St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 7B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Educational,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="DARC":MAILTO:admin@digitalartsresourcecentre.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250604T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250603T165925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T170000Z
UID:10003117-1749061800-1749074400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Trivial Matters
DESCRIPTION:🌈Trivia Night is back! Gather your smartest\, sassiest crew for a night of celebrating Pride & queer culture and a chance to win fun prizes✨️ \n\n\n\nAll identities and knowledge levels are welcome💙🩷🤍 \n\n\n\nTables are limited\, so call to book a spot!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/trivial-matters/
LOCATION:Oat Couture Oatmeal Cafe\, 750 Gladstone Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa,Pride,Social
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250604T213000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250527T194411Z
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UID:10002829-1749062700-1749072600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Known Mysteries | Play-through + Q&A
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a unique and interactive opportunity to do a partial playthrough and Q&A of Known Mysteries. The first Solar Server solar-powered indie game. This event will be hosted by Kara Stone (creator of Solar Server and Known Mysteries visiting all the way from Calgary) and PARTYGIRL (voice of Sorrow\, lead). \n\n\n\nTrailer available here! \n\n\n\nKnown Mysteries is a lo-fi climate fable about the desire to escape Earth. A deduction game set in a near-future Canada held captive by massive oil companies. The player guides Sorrow through the mysteries she uncovers upon her return to her hometown after the death of her mothers. \n\n\n\nSolar Server is an autonomous solar powered web server run from Kara Stone’s apartment balcony in Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada. It will host a series of videogames designed to be low-carbon and have environmental themes in the games. Read articles about Solar Server in The Guardian\, Tech Radar\, and CNET. \n\n\n\nKara Stone is an artist and scholar making work about psychosocial disability\, sexuality\, and the environment. She works in different media but most often in interactive art and experimental videogames. Her artwork has been featured in The Atlantic\, Wired\, and VICE\, and exhibited at Athens Digital Art Festival in Greece\, Vector Game Art Festival in Toronto\, Canada and a solo exhibition at Babycastles in New York City\, USA. She is a member of the Different Games Collective\, a horizontal organization dedicated to expanding the culture and industry of games. \n\n\n\nEvent Agenda:\n\n\n\n6:45pm arrive \n\n\n\n7:00 pm live playthrough* \n\n\n\n8:00pm Q&A \n\n\n\n8:45pm short 15min musical performance by PARTYGIRL \n\n\n\n9pm-9:30pm mingle and wrap-up \n\n\n\n* The game is currently free to play online (climate permitting) and while we will do our best to avoid spoliers we encourage you to play it ahead of the event. There are multiple endings to the game so each combination of choices throughout the playthrough has an impact on what ending you trigger. \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE:\n\n\n\nThis is a PWYC event. Please select the most accessible tier for you! We will be accepting cash donations at the event as well. If you are unable to make a financial contribution we encourage you select the “cash/free” tier and simply attend as a guest\, inquire about an exchange\, or take photos/write a little review. All money will go to venue + project. \n\n\n\nStreet parking only!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/known-mysteries-play-through-qa/
LOCATION:Arlington 5\, 5 Arlington Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1C1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Live music,Nightlife,Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250527T192910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T161640Z
UID:10002827-1749146400-1749153600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Trans Life Drawing
DESCRIPTION:This in-person class is open exclusively to the trans community\, including non-binary and 2-Spirit people\, aged 18+. We aim to create a unique\, empowering space where the trans community can come together to create art. \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to our amazing partners at the AIDS Committee of Ottawa (ACO) for hosting us in their space. \n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nTo ensure a safe and inclusive environment\, masks are required for all participants. Masks will be available at the entrance. Parking is available next to the ACO building\, with additional street parking nearby. The events are held in The Living Room at the ACO\, which is wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\nTiered ticket prices are available—if you need a free ticket or drawing materials\, please email us at TransLifeDrawing@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nHouse Rules \n\n\n\n\nPlease arrive and set up 10 minutes before we start.\n\n\n\nUpon arrival\, you will be asked to read and sign the AIDS Committee of Ottawa’s Confidentiality Agreement. As the ACO provides therapeutic services\, maintaining confidentiality is crucial. If you’d like to review the agreement ahead of time\, please reach out.\n\n\n\nNo photography or recording is allowed. Violating this rule will result in an immediate lifetime ban.\n\n\n\nNo pronoun assumptions! Use each other’s names unless told otherwise.\n\n\n\n\nTickets are required for each attendee and are non-refundable. We strive to make our events barrier-free; please see ticket options for details. \n\n\n\nHappy Drawing!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/trans-life-drawing-2/
LOCATION:AIDS Committee of Ottawa\, 19 Main St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S1A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Ottawa,Sex positive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250605T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250605T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250513T202130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T161622Z
UID:10002619-1749149100-1749157200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Transfusion: A Night of Community
DESCRIPTION:This is by and for the transgender community and everyone who falls under the trans umbrella for mixing\, mingling and intentional conversation. \n\n\n\nThis event is a cis free zone. \n\n\n\nJune’s topic is: What does being trans mean to you? As your host I will lead this conversation with a chance for all of you to bring your thoughts stories and questions together under one roof. \n\n\n\nTickets are super affordable at $12 and you can purchase them in the link in my bio or by going to @wickedwandas website under events/workshops in the beautiful space @sensorium.ottawa \n\n\n\nGender Affirming Community Navigation Social Services List provided by Centretown Community Health Centre’s Trans Health Team. As well resources from The Affirm Program with Planned Parenthood. \n\n\n\nWe have so many great topics that we will do at future events. So stay tuned.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/transfusion-a-night-of-community/
LOCATION:Sensorium\, 327 Bank St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250605T201000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250602T193247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T193339Z
UID:10002850-1749150000-1749154200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Gay Men In Recovery
DESCRIPTION:A weekly hybrid narcotics anonymous group for gay men.  \n\n\n\nTo access the Zoom link\, click the link below\, select Thursday\, and scroll down to “Gay Men In Recovery.” To enter the building\, ring the intercom doorbell on the left side of the main doors if they are locked and a member will let you in. \n\n\n\nMeeting formats and accessibility: \n\n\n\n\nThis meeting is closed to non-addicts. You should attend only if you believe that you may have a problem with substance abuse.\n\n\n\nThis meeting invites participation by all attendees.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is focused on the needs of gay\, lesbian and transgender members of NA.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is meant to be attended by men only.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is wheelchair accessible.\n\n\n\nMeetings virtually and in person.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gay-men-in-recovery/2025-06-05/
LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250605T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250605T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250527T214209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T161551Z
UID:10002839-1749153600-1749160800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Collective Temptation: A Night of Troupe Performances
DESCRIPTION:Join the troupes of Rouge Studio of Dance for a thrilling night of burlesque! \n\n\n\nDoors open at 7pm\, show starts at 8pm. There will be gogo so bring those bills!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/collective-temptation-a-night-of-troupe-performances/
LOCATION:Berlin Nightclub\, 56 Byward Market Sq\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 7A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Rouge Studio of Dance":MAILTO:randirouge@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250605T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250605T233000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250603T165301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T165318Z
UID:10003116-1749153600-1749166200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Bannock Beauties
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate National Indigenous History Month\, with an all-Indigenous cast\, preforming a burlesque and drag show ! Hosted by Shea D. Ladie featuring Caligula\, Kopy Cat\, Morgan Morbid and Shea Muah. \n\n\n\nDoors at 7pm\, showtime at 8pm. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to ensure preferred seating\, as some tickets may be standing. \n\n\n\nRefund requests will not be accepted within 48 hours of showtime. Performer lineup subject to change. All Lookout programming is 19+.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/bannock-beauties/
LOCATION:The Lookout Bar\, 41 York Street\, 2nd Floor\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250606T230000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250520T184337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T161519Z
UID:10002816-1749236400-1749250800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Enchanted Fairytale Pride Prom
DESCRIPTION:🧚🏽‍♂️🌈🧚🏽‍♀️🌈 This year’s theme is Fairytale\, so come write your own story at Capital Pride’s annual youth prom! Expect an enchanting evening with a mocktail bar\, a 360 degree video booth\, drag performances\, and pizza provided by Pizza Pizza. All included with your free ticket! Dress on theme and dance the night away with DJ Avenue. \n\n\n\nAll 2SLGBTQ+ youth and their friends (from Grades 9-12) in the National Capital Region are invited to join us on Friday\, June 6th from 7:00pm-11:00pm for the 2025 Youth Pride Prom. This event will be taking place at the Horticulture Building\, located in Lansdowne Park. Follow the link below to find out more and secure your free ticket! 🌈🧚🏼🌈🧚🏿‍♀️
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/enchanted-fairytale-pride-prom/
LOCATION:Aberdeen Pavilion\, 1000 Exhibition Way\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 5J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Parties,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250606T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T020000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250519T223214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T161452Z
UID:10002811-1749243600-1749261600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queen and Queer Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:Hey Queens of Ottawa 🌈🌈 \n\n\n\nAfter 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! \n\n\n\nWARNING: BIG PARTY AHEAD!! As you know\, at Queen & Queer\, we love to do things BIG. So\, exceptionally\, we’ve booked the entire building just for you!  \n\n\n\nWhat to expect?  \n\n\n\n2 rooms and 2 dancefloors  \n\n\n\nThat means: 2 times more energy\, 2 times more fun\, 2 times more DJs… and 2 times more queerness! \n\n\n\nON THE LINEUP 🔉 \n\n\n\nMain room: House and Dance  \n\n\n\nSecond room: Latino\, Afro and Urban beats \n\n\n\nYou got it… we’re super excited to bring the Queen & Queer vibe back to your city! 😍 \n\n\n\nTickets sold out super fast the first time\, so if you missed our first party — hurry up! \n\n\n\n Let’s go les lesboqueer! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ We’re counting on you to OCCUPY THE SPACE! \n\n\n\nWHO ARE WE? \n\n\n\nFor those who don’t know us yet\, QUEEN & QUEER is the story of two friends who decided in 2021 to create Dance Parties for LGBTQ2SIA+ women in Montreal… all in a safe and welcoming space. Today\, QUEEN & QUEER has become the largest Lesbo-Queer party on the Montreal scene\, attracting a growing community. After Sherbrooke and Quebec City\, we’ve chosen Ottawa as our next destination\, and we can’t wait to meet you again! \n\n\n\nOUR MISSION \n\n\n\nBeyond creating festive and safe spaces for the Lesbo-Queer community and their allies\, our mission is to highlight the talent of female artists\, whether they’re DJs\, dancers\, or from the circus arts community. \n\n\n\nMUSIC IS THE ANSWER \n\n\n\nQUEEN & QUEER parties are safe spaces prioritizing LGBTQ2SIA+ women\, non-binary people\, and trans folks. Allies are welcome too! We have a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination: homophobia\, sexism\, transphobia\, racism\, or harassment have no place at our events. Our events are recognized for celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion. Whether you’re 20 or 60 years old\, and no matter your cultural background\, you’ll find your place with us.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queen-and-queer-ottawa/
LOCATION:Berlin Nightclub\, 56 Byward Market Sq\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 7A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa,Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250606T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T023000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250527T201721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T161410Z
UID:10002832-1749243600-1749263400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Cosmic FuZion: Sailor Moon x Dragon Ball Z Cosplay Rave
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to ✨Cosmic FuZion✨ 💖🌙Sailor Moon x Dragon Ball Z 💙💥Cosplay Rave! Get ready for a night of cosmic fuzion as these two iconic worlds collide at The 27 Club. Come dance as your favourite canon or elseworld character 🙃📸 Snap cute pics of you🦄\, your squad🫶🏻\, new friends 🐰or random NPCs📸😸🥰🥳 \n\n\n\n💖💥Expect an entertaining host\, a costume contest\, electrifying music\, lasers\, loot bags\, a photobooth\, purchasable polariods and a community of fellow fans ready to party 💥💖 \n\n\n\n💙💥💥Get super sayain with us as we unleash a kamehameha on the dancefloor💥💥💙 \n\n\n\n🌙💖MOON PRISM POWER\, MAKE UP! 💖🌙 \n\n\n\nCOSTUME CONTEST DM @kittyccx on Instagram to enter\, limited number of participants. Contestants will be required to go on stage. \n\n\n\n💥💖 See you on June 6th under the crescent moonlight 🌙💙
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/cosmic-fuzion-sailor-moon-x-dragon-ball-z-cosplay-rave/
LOCATION:The 27 Club\, 27 York St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live music,Ottawa,Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250606T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T020000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250527T200552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T161346Z
UID:10002831-1749245400-1749261600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:CAKE: A Midsummer Night's Cream
DESCRIPTION:🌿💦 Things are getting fairy filthy…\n\n\n\nJoin us under the moonlight for CAKE: A Midsummer Night’s Cream — where enchanted forest fantasy meets glittery\, sweaty dance floor dreams 🍰🌹🌟 come in your finest fairy attire and celebrate Pride season the way Pan would have wanted you to: with queer debauchery\, fluttering hearts and the magic of community 🧚‍♂️✨ \n\n\n\nFeaturing DJ sets by:\n\n\n\n💿 K’N4FEH serving forest fairy thot energy \n\n\n\n💿 HUG MOSH bringing beats to lose your wings to \n\n\n\n🧥 Coat check on site to stash those mortal-world layers \n\n\n\n🎟️ Ticket link in bio \n\n\n\n🔞 19+ event \n\n\n\n♿️ Club SAW is fully wheelchair accessible (including washrooms) \n\n\n\n✨ Discount codes for trans and BIPOC community members — use ‘trans’ or ‘BIPOC’ at checkout \n\n\n\n🎨 Poster by the ever magical @eric.k.w
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/cake-a-midsummer-nights-cream/
LOCATION:SAW\, 67 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live music,Nightlife,Ottawa,Parties,Pride,Sex positive
ORGANIZER;CN="Be Proud Productions":MAILTO:beproud.prods@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250603T163308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T163328Z
UID:10003113-1749304800-1749315600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Collective Zine Making Night at the OTL
DESCRIPTION:☀️🐉 Join us next Saturday to help create the next issue of The Dragon Flyer! ✂️🖍️ \n\n\n\nWrite\, draw\, scan\, cut\, and paste with us for our community zine\, work on your own\, or just come hang out! \n\n\n\nWe are collecting stories\, jokes\, poems\, art\, and more from the trans and non-binary community in Ottawa and our friends and families.  \n\n\n\nThe zine workshop is a collaborative event to discuss\, share\, and work on zines together. Bring your ideas or start something new — no experience needed!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/collective-zine-making-night-at-the-otl/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Family friendly,Ottawa,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250527T191817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T161019Z
UID:10002826-1749304800-1749322800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Desi Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Hey Ottawa! We’re coming back this summer. Register NOW for our ✨QUEER DESI PICNIC✨ for LGBTQ+ South Asian women\, trans\, and nonbinary folks on Saturday June 7 at 2pm 🧺🥪⛱️ \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION MANDATORY \n\n\n\n🎟️: QSAWnetwork.com/events (or through the link below!)💰: Entrance fee is a potluck contribution \n\n\n\n*Please email us (qsawnetwork@gmail.com) to let us know of any financial barriers\, and we will be happy to work something out💕
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-desi-summer-picnic/
LOCATION:Minto Park\, 102 Lewis St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer South Asian Women's Network":MAILTO:QSAWnetwork@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250608T020000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250505T131608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T161006Z
UID:10002569-1749304800-1749348000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Pique
DESCRIPTION:Pique summer edition — the boldest annual instalment of Debaser’s celebrated music and multi-arts festival series — takes over downtown Ottawa’s Arts Court complex. Featuring dynamic performances\, thought-provoking exhibitions\, and interactive installations across indoor and outdoor stages\, Pique is a convergence of creativity and innovation that bridges international cultures with local communities.  \n\n\n\nPique is an all ages event\, and is licensed. Accessibility notes are available on thisispique.com/accessibility  \n\n\n\nLineup\n\n\n\n\n64ksana \n\n\n\nAlso Cool (Flleur B2B Lamb Fatale) \n\n\n\nBells Larsen \n\n\n\nBiG SiSSY \n\n\n\nfanclubwallet \n\n\n\nFREE.99 \n\n\n\nGothbitch \n\n\n\nHiTech \n\n\n\nHxH \n\n\n\nlady grey and the phantoms \n\n\n\nlilfr1dge \n\n\n\nMvB \n\n\n\nNASTY GLOSS \n\n\n\nOrchidae \n\n\n\nPrado Monroe \n\n\n\nSilla \n\n\n\nSmall Fish \n\n\n\n\nGUEST CURATORS \n\n\n\n\nAedan Corey \n\n\n\nOlivia Onuk
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pique-2/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Live music,Nightlife,Ottawa,Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250522T191955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T160950Z
UID:10002822-1749308400-1749312000@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\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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250603T163939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T163959Z
UID:10003114-1749317400-1749328200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Poetry Night
DESCRIPTION:A relaxed evening of poetry reading and open discussion. No mic\, no stage! Share poems you have written in a casual atmosphere of poetry appreciation. \n\n\n\nCome be a part of a cozy circle of poetry lovers.Bring a poem you wrote or one you love. 💌Share\, listen\, discuss\, snack\, vibe ☕🫖📖All are welcome 💖
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/poetry-night/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250608T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250602T163244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T163257Z
UID:10002847-1749387600-1749405600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:DJ Basics by Pass the Vibes
DESCRIPTION:Pass the Vibes is back for the summer\, and we’re calling all music lovers\, sound selectors and vibes curators… \n\n\n\nHave you ever felt a calling or curiousity towards DJing? Are you the trusty curator who’s always on the aux? New to your DJ journey or open to learn a new skill? \n\n\n\nWe’re hosting an intro-level DJ Basics workshop on Sunday\, June 8\, 2025 from 1PM-6PM! Come through to the Chnge Mker Innovation Hub\, located at 44 ByWard Market Square. \n\n\n\nThis workshop covers all things DJ Basics\, including a brief history of the craft\, software & hardware options\, mixing techniques and 1-on-1 support anyone beginning or along in their DJ journey. All levels are welcome and no previous experience is needed. You’ll have plenty of time to practice on the equipment\, which includes multiple DDJ-REV 1s and a DJControl Inpulse 500. Our facilitators will also be sharing some tips and their own personal mixing process with participants! \n\n\n\nYour Hosts: \n\n\n\n\nMusicbyJayel\n\n\n\nDJ Celestial\n\n\n\nDJ Nebula\n\n\n\nMona Monet\n\n\n\n\nYou don’t wanna miss this one! Welcome in the summer with a new skill\, new friends\, community sounds and vibrations. \n\n\n\nRegistration is limited to 15 participants. Please only register if you can come through! \n\n\n\nWe will be hosting another DJ Basics this year. \n\n\n\nTickets for this workshop are available by donation (pay what you can)\, with a suggested donation of $25. If cost is a barrier\, please feel free to reach out to us through email info@passthevibes.art and we’ll work together on a solution. \n\n\n\nLunch is included with vegan and gluten-free options available! \n\n\n\nPass the Vibes workshops are open to Black and Black Queer youth! (15-30 years old is our average age\, but all ages are welcome to come by 🙂 \n\n\n\nSee you Sunday June 8 ❤️ \n\n\n\n₊˚⊹☆ \n\n\n\nPlease email info@passthevibes.art for any concerns or special requests \n\n\n\nPass the Vibes was founded in 2019 by a group of friends in Ottawa who identified the need for inclusive and accessible knowledge-sharing spaces for Queer\, Trans\, Black\, Indigenous and People of Colour (QTBIPOC)\, especially for skills such as DJing that are often taught in very male and white-dominated environments. Our collective has since evolved into a safe and playful space of belonging\, experimentation and healing for Black and Black Queer youth (aged 18-30) in Ottawa\, offering resources\, hangout spaces\, connection and knowledge sharing opportunities. Pass the Vibes’ vision is to create experimental\, non-judgmental and Queer/Trans-safe spaces of belonging for Black youth to witness themselves and each other in creative expression. \n\n\n\nWe’d like to extend a big thank you to our funders\, Ontario Triullium Foundation\, for making these events possible! and thank you to our organizational mentor\, DARC – the Digital Arts Resource Centre for their ongoing support.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/dj-basics-by-pass-the-vibes/
LOCATION:Chnge Mker Innovation Hub\, 44 ByWard Market Square\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 7A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Educational,Live music,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250608T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250527T213251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T160859Z
UID:10002838-1749402000-1749412800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Open Stage
DESCRIPTION:Open Stage Night aims to create a safer space to explore performance for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks aged 18+. Folks of all skill levels can sign up to perform any art form of their choosing\, which can encompass music\, drag\, poetry\, and more.  \n\n\n\nFolks who are interested in attending Open Stage Night without performing are also encouraged to sign up below.  \n\n\n\nWhat is an open stage/open mic night? \n\n\n\nThese are typically events where audience members can practice their performance skills or promote their upcoming shows. Consider this event more of a rehearsal than a professional show\, where we can center folks within our communities who aren’t typically given opportunities to practice their skills in front of a live audience. Tipping/donating to performers is encouraged. \n\n\n\nPlease note that performers are required to provide a short description of their performance with their registration. Performances should align with Kind Space values. We also have a limited setup as a venue\, so we ask that performers bring what they need or request it in the form\, and we’ll respond if we can provide it or not. If we have any additional questions about your performance following registration\, you will be contacted via email. \n\n\n\nMaximum Attendees (Including Performers): 35 people \n\n\n\nPlease email us if you are unable to make it to Open Stage Night once you register. Upon completing this registration form\, you should receive an automatic email confirmation with some additional details. If you have not received this after 24 hours\, please let us know. \n\n\n\nAccessibility Notes: https://kindspace.ca/about/accessibility/
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/open-stage/
LOCATION:Kind Space\, 400 Cooper St. suite 9001\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Kind Space":MAILTO:carling@kindspace.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250608T230000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250603T171219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T171232Z
UID:10003118-1749409200-1749423600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:OTL Fundraiser Show
DESCRIPTION:Side By Side + First Crush + Be Proud present\n\n\n\nA fundraising event in support of the Ottawa Trans Library \n\n\n\nSunday June 8th\, 2025 \n\n\n\nAt the Happy Goat Laurel (35 Laurel Street) \n\n\n\nLive performances by local artists\n\n\n\nCrisis Party \n\n\n\nMars Aspen \n\n\n\nCardamom Years \n\n\n\nLive Visual Projections by Annie Socoria \n\n\n\nDoors 7:00PM\, Show 8:00PM \n\n\n\nSuggested Donation $10-20 advance \n\n\n\nPWYC available at the door \n\n\n\nNo One Turned Away For Lack Of Funds \n\n\n\nOpen to ALL AGES \n\n\n\nAccessibility: the venue is located on the ground level with no steps to enter the building. There is a wheelchair-accessible washroom located on the ground level. \n\n\n\nRespect one another. No harmful or oppressive behaviour including but not limited to racism\, sexism\, transphobia\, queerphobia\, ableism\, and bullying or harassment of any kind. \n\n\n\nWe live and work on unceded territory of the Algonquin-Anishinaabe people. We are privileged to be on this land and we support movements towards decolonization\, from Turtle Island to Palestine. \n\n\n\nWe acknowledge the continued spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory-transmitted viruses\, and encourage attendees and performers to wear masks inside the venue. Masks and sanitizer will be available at the door. If you’re sick or have any symptoms\, please stay home. There will be other events.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/otl-fundraiser-show/
LOCATION:Happy Goat – Laurel\, 35 Laurel St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y4M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live music,Nightlife,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="First Crush":MAILTO:firstcrushpromotion@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250609T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250609T222315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T222327Z
UID:10003153-1749492000-1749502800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Touch Grass Kiki Practice Sessions
DESCRIPTION:We’re back to our regular schedule for June\, weekly open practice sessions all month long! ✨ This is our last month at the NAC\, so come through\, practice and soak it all in before we move!Park practice sessions coming soon! \n\n\n\nOpen to all ages\, levels\, and house affiliations \n\n\n\nCategories: \n\n\n\n\nPerformance\n\n\n\nRunway\n\n\n\nBody\n\n\n\nFace\n\n\n\nRealness\n\n\n\nSex siren
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/touch-grass-kiki-practice-sessions/2025-06-09/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1P 5W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Touch Grass Kiki":MAILTO:touchgrasskiki@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250610T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250610T230000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250527T215616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T160842Z
UID:10002840-1749580200-1749596400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Paddle & Flick
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Paddle & Flicks with The Grove! Join us for a fun evening of table tennis / social followed by a movie! The event will take place on Tuesday June 10 2025 at 18 Louisa St #280.Masking is required (recommended kn95 or better )\, non – alcoholic beverages will be available and allowed to be consumed in the space during the movie. \n\n\n\nAbout our sliding scale tickets \n\n\n\nMoney shouldn’t be a barrier to connection\, creativity\, or joy. Sliding scale pricing lets you choose the price that feels right based on your current financial reality. When those who have more pay more\, it helps to keep our programming open to everyone\, no matter the income. We trust you to assess your own situation with honest and care. There is no vetting process! \n\n\n\n\nFree ticket: for community members facing significant financial barriers\n\n\n\n$5 – Growing Stability: for those with tight or fluctuating resources\n\n\n\n$10 – Stable Income: for those with some stability but are still budgeting carefully\n\n\n\n$20 – Pay It For Me & Forward: for those with steady\, reliable financial support\n\n\n\n\nYou might choose a lower-cost / free ticket if you: \n\n\n\n\nReceive public assistance (disability\, unemployment\, etc.)\n\n\n\nFinancial support dependents (children\, elders\, others)\n\n\n\nDon’t have significant savings or safety nets\n\n\n\nDo survival work (gig work\, informal\, precarious labour)\n\n\n\nHave high expenses (medical\, educational\, etc.)\n\n\n\n\nYou might choose a higher-cost ticket if you: \n\n\n\n\nFeel financially secure enough to offer mutual support to others\n\n\n\nHave access to stable income\, savings\, or investments\n\n\n\nOwn property or have inherited wealth\n\n\n\nTravel for leisure\, eat out or order in regularly\, invest in hobbies
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/paddle-flick/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 18 Louisa St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R6Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250611T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250501T190101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T160828Z
UID:10002551-1749661200-1749672000@maxottawa.ca
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:20250612T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T235959
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250603T184656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T184739Z
UID:10003122-1749686400-1750636799@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:Check out the self-identified queer shows coming to the Ottawa Fringe Festival this June! \n\n\n\nClown Seeking Clown \n\n\n\nHot Single Clowns in your area! Hopeless romantic clown seeking someone with whimsy to share movie dates\, cotton candy sticks\, and fun facts about scary airports. \n\n\n\nA Sexy Pigeon Show \n\n\n\nThis city pigeon is on a mission to win back humans’ love for all pigeon-kind. Colum has created the perfect show for humans! \n\n\n\nWhat the Fuck\, Kid? \n\n\n\nA hilarious and sweet dive into the diaries of a preadolescent queer! \n\n\n\nI Scream\, You Scream… Justice \n\n\n\nAfi Ata’s favourite ice cream shoppe is under new management and has stopped selling Chocolate Caramel – her favourite ice cream flavour! \n\n\n\nTrop paresseuse pour faire un coming out donc j’ai créé une pièce de théâtre  \n\n\n\n*Note that this show is in French\, but has English captioning \n\n\n\nHow can we define a sandwich? How can we define gender? How do we define ourselves? We have elements of our identity that we share without hesitation\, while we keep others hidden. \n\n\n\nDivine Masculine: A Rhapsody \n\n\n\nWith a soundtrack ranging from Kendrick Lamar to Bollywood classics\, this story of two couples explores the social construction of masculinity\, cultural and racial fetishism\, and the bridges and barriers we build in expressing love. \n\n\n\nThe Death of a Swan \n\n\n\nWhen a strange man offers a way to save her poetry café\, the audience must watch Evergreen accept a deal that every woman is offered. \n\n\n\nSmall Fish \n\n\n\nLasers! Horses! Dolly Parton? A comedy revue tackling the Real Stuff™ – feminism\, and existentialism\, and third cousins. \n\n\n\nGolden Threads \n\n\n\nFantasy\, reality\, and impossibility intertwine as Cressida tries to break a curse on her family. \n\n\n\nECPD: Rhetoric\, Blood and CRIME \n\n\n\nTo be just or to justify\, That is the question\, Your Honour. A dark\, gritty\, serious crime drama.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ottawa-fringe-festival/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Market or festival,Nightlife,Ottawa,Pride
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Fringe":MAILTO:info@ottawafringe.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T201000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250602T193247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T193339Z
UID:10002851-1749754800-1749759000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Gay Men In Recovery
DESCRIPTION:A weekly hybrid narcotics anonymous group for gay men.  \n\n\n\nTo access the Zoom link\, click the link below\, select Thursday\, and scroll down to “Gay Men In Recovery.” To enter the building\, ring the intercom doorbell on the left side of the main doors if they are locked and a member will let you in. \n\n\n\nMeeting formats and accessibility: \n\n\n\n\nThis meeting is closed to non-addicts. You should attend only if you believe that you may have a problem with substance abuse.\n\n\n\nThis meeting invites participation by all attendees.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is focused on the needs of gay\, lesbian and transgender members of NA.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is meant to be attended by men only.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is wheelchair accessible.\n\n\n\nMeetings virtually and in person.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gay-men-in-recovery/2025-06-12/
LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250609T154844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T154910Z
UID:10003145-1749754800-1749762000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Parent's Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Are you the parent of a trans kid? Do you want to hang out and meet other parents? Join us for conversation and coffee at the Ottawa Trans Library! All are welcome\, and no registration is required. \n\n\n\nThis will be a recurring event\, so if you can’t make it to this one you might be able to make it to the next one.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/parents-coffee-hour-3/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250527T203500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T160817Z
UID:10002833-1749754800-1749765600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:World's Strongest Ma'am Debut Show
DESCRIPTION:Featured performer: Melanie Paigewith Kate Robotham\, Kě Xīn Li\, Michelle Payne\, Nancy Mae and Ray Resvick \n\n\n\nHosted by Owen McGowan:\n\n\n\nWorld’s Strongest Ma’am is an exciting new monthly queer stand-up comedy night at LIVE! on Elgin! The World’s Strongest Ma’am stage celebrates both seasoned and up-and-coming queer and marginalized performers with a supportive and enthusiastic crowd. \n\n\n\nAbout Your Organizers:\n\n\n\nBorn over a few too many espresso and dirty martinis\, World’s Strongest Ma’am is the brainchild of two lesbian besties\, Carina and Samantha. Carina\, a battle-scarred comic\, brings her in-depth knowledge of the Ottawa open mic scene. Samantha\, a hardened event organizer\, brings her love of planning and producing. Together these two girlies aim to build an event that is fun\, funny\, and also super gay. \n\n\n\n220 Elgin Street\, 2nd Floor7:00pm Doors \\ 8:00pm Show
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/worlds-strongest-maam-debut-show/
LOCATION:LIVE! on Elgin\, 220 Elgin St #2\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T230000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182526
CREATED:20250609T223015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T223036Z
UID:10003156-1749754800-1749769200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Forensis Album Release
DESCRIPTION:Instructions for the murder mystery will be given upon entry. Cocktail attire suggested. \n\n\n\nAbout Loch Nisse Monster: \n\n\n\nLoch Nisse Monster rose from the swamps of an Ottawa 70’s-themed house party\, where in a haze the musician was told that her name sounded like the famous monster of Loch Ness. Nisse brings the folky vibe of this mysterious creature to the music\, telling stories and painting emotions. Along with inspiration from the genres of rock\, pop\, and punk\, the “monster” in Loch Nisse Monster doesn’t hesitate to get at ironic and unjust truths. Yet\, with the hope of tales\, Loch Nisse Monster longs to share her music and express things in ways that haven’t been before with the desire to make people feel seen through her song. \n\n\n\nLoch Nisse plays solo\, in ensemble\, or with her trusty band\, who are featured on all recordings to date: Laetitia Lemieux on lead guitar\, Griffin Nguyen on bass\, Chloe Martin on drums\, and Robyn Lichaa on the fiddle. \n\n\n\nAbout hannah vig: \n\n\n\nSince her onstage debut in 2022\, Hannah Vig has been making waves in Ottawa’s music scene. Releasing a debut single and E.P. in 2023 and winning OMIC’s Capital Music Award for Newcomer of the Year in 2024\, Vig has made a name for herself as Ottaw’s sensitive\, sapphic\, singer-songwriter. Originally known for intimate and emotive acoustic performances\, Vig has been joined by a backing band since August 2023. Bringing her rock influences to the fore\, Vig’s soulful voice soars on songs evoking the likes of Boygenius and Olivia Rodrigo. Currently consisting of Eric Montpool (lead guitar)\, Matthew Scharfe (bass)\, and Brendan Vandepol (drums)\, the band adds an exciting energy to her already dynamic sound and hard-hitting lyrics. \n\n\n\nAbout Annie Martel: \n\n\n\nAnnie Martel is a Canadian singer-songwriter and one of Ottawa’s jewels. Martel’s sincere\, contemplative songs are anointed by her unequivocal voice and thoughtful musical style. She has a special way of engaging with complex human themes through her music\, finding healing and release in the magic of songwriting and offering listeners the same opportunity. Annie will be accompanied by her local star-studded band\, whose lush arrangements and skillful sounds elevate each song with poise (& a little bit of rock n’ roll). Having been part of the local music scene for nearly a decade\, Annie is looking forward to ~finally~ releasing her debut album in the coming months – stay tuned! \n\n\n\nMore about Forensis\, the album: \n\n\n\nForensis\, Loch Nisse Monster’s debut album\, is a concept record based around the idea of a murder investigation as a metaphor for a breakup. Forensis is the Latin word for “the forum” or “public affairs\,” but also connects to forensic psychology on a crime scene\, or alternatively\, becomes a representation of the broader uncovering of the truth. The record brings out the following themes relating to the Forensis concept: reluctance of falling in love\, expectations in love\, stages of grief and reckoning in heartbreak\, estrangement\, womanhood and fame\, coming of age\, and existentialism.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/forensis-album-release/
LOCATION:The 27 Club\, 27 York St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live music,Nightlife,Ottawa,Social
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