BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MAX Ottawa - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://maxottawa.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MAX Ottawa REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T235959 DTSTAMP:20260426T113542 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250621T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T235959 DTSTAMP:20260426T113542 CREATED:20250616T222641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T222719Z UID:10003173-1750464000-1750636799@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival DESCRIPTION:The annual Dragon Boat Festival is back at Mooney’s Bay for another great weekend! Come by and cheer on this year’s queer teams representing queer organizations like the Ottawa Senior Pride Network and the YSB: the Vintage Queers and DRAGon Boats are scheduled to paddle away Saturday at 9:10AM with the rest of their races being determined by performance. \n\n\n\nRACE FORMAT: \n\n\n\nAll teams are guaranteed two 500m races on Saturday. \n\n\n\nTop teams will advance to Sunday to compete in three additional races. Here is the summary of the number of teams advancing in each division: \n\n\n\n\nWomen: 32 teams\n\n\n\nMixed: 75 teams\n\n\n\nOpen: 16 teams\n\n\n\n\nAWARDS:\n\n\n\n\nSaturday Challenge Cup Awards: First place teams in the various Challenge Cup categories will receive individual medals and a large team trophy.\n\n\n\nTeam Site\, Team T-Shirt and Team Spirit Awards will be presented on Saturday.\n\n\n\nSunday 500m Awards: Top three teams in each division will be awarded medals. The top team in each division is presented with the Cup trophy.\n\n\n\nSunday 100m and 200m Awards: Top three teams in each division are awarded a team trophy.\n\n\n\n\nSPECIAL RACES:\n\n\n\n\nThe Charity Challenge Cup Races: Top fundraising teams face-off in Mixed\, Open and Women’s divisions.\n\n\n\nBreast Cancer Paddlers Race:  Breast Cancer Paddlers teams compete in a ceremonial race at mid-day on Saturday. Immediately following the race\, a traditional Flower Ceremony will be held on the beach to provide a moment to remember and honour those who have been lost to breast cancer\, and those who are still fighting.\n\n\n\n\nSPECIAL AWARDS:\n\n\n\nBest T-shirt Design: Awarded to the team with the most creative t-shirt. \n\n\n\nBest Team Site Design: Awarded to the team with the most colourful and creatively decorated team site. \n\n\n\nTeam Spirit: Awarded to the team demonstrating the best overall team spirit! \n\n\n\nRookie Team Spirit: Awarded to the rookie team bringing lots of spirit in their first year! URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ottawa-dragon-boat-festival/ LOCATION:Mooney’s Bay\, 2960 Riverside Dr.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1V 1H8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Live music,Market or festival,Ottawa,Social,Sports and recreation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250621T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T020000 DTSTAMP:20260426T113542 CREATED:20250519T221459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T160028Z UID:10002810-1750543200-1750557600@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Studio X: An Androgynous Dance Party Experience DESCRIPTION:No labels. No limits. Just rhythm\, light\, and liberation.A gender-expansive night of music\, movement & expression—where queerness\, fluidity\, and glam take center stage. \n\n\n\n🎧 Featuring:DJ FAUST & SLAY BROOKS🪩 Glitter Station • Photo Booth • Immersive Visuals💄 Future-fluid looks encouraged \n\n\n\n✨ Dance like the binary never existed. \n\n\n\nWHAT IS STUDIO X?:\n\n\n\nStudio X is a gender-expansive nightlife event where the binary is left at the door and freedom of expression takes center stage. This isn’t just a dance party – it’s a curated experience for queer\, trans\, nonbinary\, and androgynous bodies to gather\, move\, and exist fully.Expect a bold blend of nightlife culture\, fashion\, identity\, and sound – where who you are isn’t just accepted\, it’s celebrated.No labels. No categories. Just rhythm\, light\, and the electric charge of liberation. \n\n\n\nDRESS CODE / VIBE\n\n\n\nThere’s no mandatory look—but the theme is: GLAMOROUSLY ANDROGYNOUS / FUTURE-FLUID / DECONSTRUCTED FASHION \n\n\n\nThink: \n\n\n\n\nMesh\, leather\, shimmer\, harnesses\, tailored minimalism\, oversized & under-explained\n\n\n\nDIY beauty\n\n\n\nMetallic makeup\, structured silhouettes\, and cosmic chaos\n\n\n\n\nThis is your canvas. Paint it however you want. \n\n\n\nSAFETY & ACCESSIBILITY\n\n\n\nStudio X is committed to being a safer space: \n\n\n\n\nConsent is non-negotiable\n\n\n\nSecurity staff trained in inclusive practices\n\n\n\nExtensive non-alcoholic drink menu\n\n\n\nLIVE! on Elgin is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible\n\n\n\n\nGot accessibility needs or sensory sensitivity? Email us in advance: mccottevents@gmail.com URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/studio-x-an-androgynous-dance-party-experience/ LOCATION:LIVE! on Elgin\, 220 Elgin St #2\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1L7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa,Parties ORGANIZER;CN="McCott Events & Co":MAILTO:mccottevents@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T113542 CREATED:20250609T220810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T220823Z UID:10003152-1750590000-1750608000@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Be Gay\, Do Art Market DESCRIPTION:Be Gay\, Do Art & Wheelie Productions is turning TWO this month\, and we want YOU to celebrate with US\, at our second annual Be Gay\, Do Art Market! \n\n\n\n🎨🎨🎨 \n\n\n\n📅 Date: June 22nd\, 2025🕒 Time: 11-4pm📍 Location: The Grove (18 Louisa St. Unit 280) \n\n\n\n🎨🎨🎨 \n\n\n\nAfter receiving nearly fifty amazing applications\, we are so excited to have such a talented group of vendors this year!! \n\n\n\n@surferboyjewelryco@marienettes_@johnstonpoetry@_mx.dream_@minkpoor@x_cadaverdog_x@victaurus_cottage@coffeebean_nick@jazmineskybeading@self_saboteur6@naaashitaaa@codacorner@hollcee@gentlequeerpal@sosaxarts@charmscll \n\n\n\n+ we will also be hosting a raffle benefitting the Gaza Soup Kitchen & L4P Legal Defense Fund! \n\n\n\n♿️♿️♿️ \n\n\n\nWheelie Productions is committed to accessibility\, disability justice\, and keeping our community safe! If you require any support to participate in this event\, please reach out. \n\n\n\nAs part of this commitment\, we will be requiring high-quality (KN95 or better) masks for all those attending\, including our vendors. We will have a variety of extra masks available (including kids sizes). \n\n\n\nOther Access Notes:☆ The Grove has extra air purification throughout the space + open windows to facilitate air flow.☆ There is an Aranet CO2 monitor on site.☆ The Grove is wheelchair accessible\, with an elevator to access the space.☆ Accessible gendered (unfortunately) washrooms on site.☆ Accessible by public transit (#14\, 11\, 10\, 85)\, with paid on street parking (subject to availability!)☆ Low/no-scent space. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/be-gay-do-art-market/ LOCATION:The Grove\, 18 Louisa St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R6Y6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Family friendly,Market or festival,Ottawa,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T113542 CREATED:20250616T211032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T224035Z UID:10003169-1750593600-1750611600@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Decks Ajar DESCRIPTION:☕ June 22 – Decks Ajar @ The Hub CaféLive sets from local DJs\, free matcha + chai\, and a space that centers Black & QTBIPOC joy. Come play a set—or kick back and soak it in. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/decks-ajar/ LOCATION:The Hub Market Cafe\, 9 Byward Market Square\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 9B8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Live music,Ottawa,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T113542 CREATED:20250609T160707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T160730Z UID:10003148-1750600800-1750611600@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Nonbinary Social/Crafternoon DESCRIPTION:What to expect: Non-binary people and friends hanging out and crafting. We have supplies for making bracelets\, folding origami\, colored beads\, embroidery floss\, and plastic lace. Volunteer coordinators will be wearing name tags and can help answer any questions you might have. \n\n\n\nIf you would like an idea of what the event space looks like\, check out our recent pics in the gallery. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring: You don’t need to bring anything. You are welcome to bring your own crafting materials. Food and drink is welcome\, also. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/nonbinary-social-crafternoon/ LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T153000 DTSTAMP:20260426T113542 CREATED:20250527T205246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T160553Z UID:10002835-1750602600-1750606200@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Accessibili-tease DESCRIPTION:Burlesque is for ALL bodies; that includes abili-TEASE as well! \n\n\n\nThis class is taught by our beloved Miss Patience Plush. They are eager to share how they are rediscovering the art of burlesque after being immobilized for several months. All bodies should be celebrated and in this workshop you will be doing just that! Learn a routine of sultry confidence boosting self love intentionally choreographed for members of any ability- both sitting and standing. Join Miss Patience in reclaiming your body! \n\n\n\nClasses start at 2:30 and run on the following dates: \n\n\n\n\nSunday\, June 15\n\n\n\nSunday\, June 22\n\n\n\nSunday\, June 29\n\n\n\nSunday\, July 6 URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/accessibili-tease/2025-06-22/ LOCATION:Rouge Studio of Dance\, 340 MacLaren St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0M6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Drag & Burlesque,Ottawa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T113542 CREATED:20250616T214345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T214359Z UID:10003171-1750606200-1750608000@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Queer Anthems - All Voices DESCRIPTION:Tone Cluster All Voices is doing a pop-up performance for Pride Month! Hope to see you there 🌈🎶 URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-anthems-all-voices/ LOCATION:Performance Court\, 150 Elgin St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1L4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Live music,Ottawa,Pride ORGANIZER;CN="Tone Cluster":MAILTO:manager@tonecluster.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T223000 DTSTAMP:20260426T113542 CREATED:20250616T204554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T223821Z UID:10003166-1750620600-1750631400@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Erika Lashbrook DESCRIPTION:Swing by the Night Oat for Erika Lashbrook’s last concert of the month where she’ll be singing some of her originals and some covers! URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/erika-lashbrook/ LOCATION:Oat Couture Oatmeal Cafe\, 750 Gladstone Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6X5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Live music,Ottawa END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR