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SUMMARY:The PrEP Clinic Beach Bums Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Details \n\n\n\n\nPresent to the venue by 7:45am. First game will start at 8:00am sharp.\n\n\n\nEach player is encouraged to pre-order your food using the form provided. Pre-ordering your food not only will ensure we have enough food for you during the tournament\, but you get a discount by pre-ordering!\n\n\n\nPlayoff finishes by 5:00 PM\n\n\n\nTeam registration: $120/team of up to 5 players\n\n\n\nRosters must be full and confirmed by: August 8\, 2025\n\n\n\nLevel of play: Intermediate/Advanced 4v4\n\n\n\nRain or shine event. If there is inclement weather\, we will manage the situation the day of the event.\n\n\n\n\nFormat: \n\n\n\n\nNet height will be between 2.30-2.35m.\n\n\n\nEach team plays 5 single pool games\, 3 playoff double-elimination brackets made (upper\, middle and lower)\, each team plays up to 8 playoff games: 1 game winner bracket\, 1 game loser bracket. \n\n\n\nEach team will play between 7-13 games throughout the day. \n\n\n\nCan play more games for fun if the team is eliminated from the playoffs as courts will be available as teams get eliminated.  \n\n\n\nAll games start 0-0 and capped at 21 points. \n\n\n\nOne 30-second time out per game. \n\n\n\nSwitch sides when the first team reaches 10 points. In order to stay on schedule and be fair for weather conditions\, switching sides at 10 points is highly encouraged. \n\n\n\nCan volley any first contact. \n\n\n\nNo open hand tips allowed.\n\n\n\nBlock counts as first contact for the defending team if the ball then enters the defending team’s space. The blocker may play the ball again as the defending team’s second contact.\n\n\n\nNo mandatory rotation. Server order must be followed. \n\n\n\nServer is a back row player. The back row player may not play the ball at or above the top of the net to the opponent’s side while standing on or in front of the 3m line. For efficiency and to avoid confusion\, this rule is mandatory.\n\n\n\nAny player may volley the ball over the net (forwards or backwards) to the opponent’s side provided the ball travels along the trajectory where the players shoulders are facing. NO tricky volleys sideways over the net.\n\n\n\nYour team will be assigned to keep score on a court. We encourage your teammates to take turns so each of you can snack\, hydrate\, and re-apply sunscreen as needed.\n\n\n\n\nOther notes : \n\n\n\n\nA lunch break will be built into the schedule.\n\n\n\nAs Shefford Park has limited food options\, PCV-FVC will have food options available including: beef burgers\, vegetarian burgers\, hotdogs\, chips\, water\, and Gatorade.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/the-prep-clinic-beach-bums-tournament/
LOCATION:Shefford Park\, 813 Shefford Road\, Gloucester\, Ontario\, K1J 8H9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Sports and recreation
ORGANIZER;CN="Pride Capital Volleyball":MAILTO:info@pcv-fvc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T134636
CREATED:20250813T213425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T213442Z
UID:10003392-1755345600-1755352800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Pride Week Beach Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Join us this pride week in the capital for some beach volleyball at the Shefford Courts. \n\n\n\nThis will run from noon until 2pm. We simultaneously have a beach tournament running during the day\, so its a great time to meet some new folks and say hi to friends!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pride-week-beach-drop-in/
LOCATION:Shefford Courts\, 813 Shefford Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1J 8H9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Pride,Social,Sports and recreation
ORGANIZER;CN="Pride Capital Volleyball":MAILTO:info@pcv-fvc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T134636
CREATED:20250725T173314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T202514Z
UID:10003336-1755345600-1755360000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Big Gay Book Swap
DESCRIPTION:Wheelie Productions & @maiaw.art are once again teaming up to bring you the event of the summer! \n\n\n\nAre you 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️+?Are you creative?Do you love books? \n\n\n\nThen join us for our Be Gay\, Do Art x Big Gay Book Swap! \n\n\n\n📚🎨📚🎨 \n\n\n\n📅 Saturday\, August 16th\, 2025⏰️ 12:00 – 4:00 PM📍The Grove (19 Louisa St. Unit 280) \n\n\n\n🎨📚🎨📚 \n\n\n\nThis is an all ages drop-in event!Allies welcome. \n\n\n\nFor our book swap\, we welcome all genres and all formats of books (books\, graphic novels\, cookbooks\, children’s books\, zines\, etc!). \n\n\n\nFor Be Gay\, Do Art\, all ages\, creative mediums\, and skill levels welcome! \n\n\n\nWe will also have:☆ Bookish Vendors@ravenandram@roughdraftpaper.co \n\n\n\n☆ Blind Date with a Book☆ and more! \n\n\n\nAll leftover donations will be donated to @incarcerationbooks!! \n\n\n\n♿️♿️♿️ \n\n\n\nWheelie Productions is committed to accessibility & disability justice. If you require any extra support to attend this event\, please reach out. \n\n\n\nAs part of this commitment\, we will be requiring masks for those attending. We ask that all attendees wear a high-quality mask/respirator (KN95 or better) to increase the safety of our space. We will have extra KN95 & N95 masks available for anyone who needs one! \n\n\n\nThe 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\, with paid on street parking (subject to availability!)☆ Low/no-scent space.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/big-gay-book-swap/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 18 Louisa St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R6Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Market or festival,Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T160000
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UID:10003356-1755349200-1755360000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Clothing Swap
DESCRIPTION:Come on down to get your Pride looks ready! Capital Pride and Big Brothers Big Sisters Ottawa are partnering to host the annual gender-affirming clothing swap and thrift. There will be free clothing and free haircuts available. You’re encouraged to bring clothes you don’t wear anymore to ‘swap’\, but it is not required.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/youth-clothing-swap/
LOCATION:Thrive Select Thrift\, 1547 Merivale Rd.\, Nepean\, Ontario\, K2G 4V3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Pride,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T163000
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UID:10003375-1755361800-1755378000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Confidence is Key: Ballroom Workshops
DESCRIPTION:🌈 Pride season has arrived\, and the Capital is bursting with energy as we gear up for an unforgettable weekend—August 16th & 17th\, 2025! \n\n\n\nWe’re thrilled to host our second annual Confidence Is Key: Ballroom Workshops—a high-energy\, glam-packed experience designed to elevate your skills and confidence on and off the dancefloor! \n\n\n\nThis year\, we’re offering four workshops which will be facilitated by Ballroom legends. Sign up for one workshop\, or for all of them through the link below! \n\n\n\nBody & Face Workshop – Saturday\, August 16\, from 4:30-6:30PM \n\n\n\nAn interactive conversation on body positivity\, self care and self love through Ballroom\, facilitated by OA Canadian Mother Supreme Von Dutch. \n\n\n\nPerformance Workshop – Saturday\, August 16\, from 7:00-9:00PM \n\n\n\nA beginners friendly vogue dance session focusing on flexibility\, mobility and sass\, facilitated by Legendary Father Cassidy Pinklady / Nova Monroe. \n\n\n\nBizarre & Effects Production Workshop – Sunday\, August 17\, from 4:30-6:30PM \n\n\n\nA practical and engaging crafting session aimed at expressing one’s creativity with sustainable methods and tactics\, facilitated by Legendary Godmother Moohk Louboutin Miyake Mugler. \n\n\n\nBallroom Empowerment & Realness Workshop – Sunday\, August 17\, from 7:00-9:00PM \n\n\n\nAn open conversation on Ballroom as a community touching on communal support and sustainability\, led by Legendary Canadian Mother Tamar Carter Miyake-Mugler\, who will also share some skills on ‘Realness’ in society. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Facilitators\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOA Canadian Mother Supreme Von Dutch \n\n\n\nOver-All Canadian Mother Supreme Von Dutch\, of the Captivating Haus of Von Dutch is a statement in the categories of Face & Body! She has contributed to the Toronto & West New York Kiki scene & Mainstream ballroom scene since 2021. \n\n\n\nHer love of Ballroom and it’s patrons\, is not just apparent on the floor as a competitor\, but as a cultivator of talent and craft\, hosting 2 “Swap Shop’s” for community effect up cycling and a “Body Shop” centring body confidence! Her vision is to continue to explore and uplift the beauty within Ballroom nationwide. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLegendary Father Cassidy Pinklady / Nova Monroe \n\n\n\nLegendary Father Cassidy Pinklady / Nova Monroe is a great influence in Toronto’s ballroom scene\, Cassidy entered ballroom in 2011 and has been in five Kiki houses and one mainstream. He joined the House of Pinklady in 2019\, rose to Father in 2023\, and earned his Legendary title in 2024. Known for dramatic performance\, stunts\, and his evolution from Schoolboy to Everyday Realness\, Cassidy is Realness with a Twist. A leader\, mover\, and mentor\, he emphasizes stretching\, breathing\, and staying humble while doing his part for the community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLegendary Godmother Moohk Louboutin Miyake Mugler \n\n\n\nLegendary Godmother Moohk Louboutin Miyake Mugler\, Montreal’s Bizarre Queen\, has been active in the ballroom scene since 2017. A finalist in the CBX Ballroom Extravaganza competition and web series\, Moohk also promotes the Be!zarre Balls under the name Bizarre Kin. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLegendary Canadian Mother Tamar Carter Miyake-Mugler \n\n\n\nTamar Carter is a mother\, business owner\, educator\, and community organizer whose influence spans far beyond the Ballroom floor. A force in Canadian Ballroom for over 13 years\, Tamar is one of only two recognized mainstream Legends in the country\, internationally celebrated for her precision\, presence\, and enduring excellence in the Realness category. \n\n\n\nAs the Legendary Canadian Mother of the International Iconic House of Miyake-Mugler\, Tamar has raised the standard of excellence within Canadian Ballroom\, helping shape a new generation of top-tier talent. Her leadership is rooted in a sharp eye for detail\, old-school Ballroom fundamentals\, and a deep commitment to legacy. \n\n\n\nTamar is the revered Matriarch of the Carter family\, known for being a “stern set” who leads with integrity\, accountability\, and unwavering love. Her influence pushes her children to realize their full potential\, not only in Ballroom\, but in their everyday lives. \n\n\n\nTamar is also the co-founder of FUNCTION\, a groundbreaking Ballroom-first platform for culture\, stories\, and events. Since its official launch in 2022\, FUNCTION has produced some of the largest balls in Canadian history and distributed over $250\,000 to BIPOC and queer artists. Through every endeavor\, Tamar remains committed to building legacy\, centering community\, and ensuring that Black queer excellence is not only seen—but sustained. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant Notes\n\n\n\n\nAll workshops are FREE \n\n\n\nThe venue is Wheelchair accessible.\n\n\n\nThis event is held primarily in English \n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be provided (Water / Snacks)\n\n\n\nPlease wear comfortable clothing to support movement\n\n\n\nFootage of the workshops will be taken at specific moments – please indicate if you are NOT comfortable being filmed to a volunteer. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please email Antonio via a.wilson@maxottawa.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/confidence-is-key-ballroom-workshops-2/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:Tom Brown Arena\, 141 Bayview Station Rd\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y 4T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,MAX Programs,Ottawa,Pride,Social,Sports and recreation
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T210000
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CREATED:20250708T192357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T161926Z
UID:10003211-1755363600-1755378000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Pride Night Market
DESCRIPTION:4th Annual Pride Night Market at Parkdale Public Market in Hintonburg!  \n\n\n\nFree outdoor event with over 60 2SLGBTQIA+ small business vendors – food\, art\, crafts\, books and more!  \n\n\n\nAccessible space\, washrooms\, and parking. No flashing lights or smoke machine. Washrooms are single-stall and gender inclusive. \n\n\n\nCome chill in the park with your kids and pals\, bring picnic blankets and reusable bags. \n\n\n\nPride Night Market Stage\n\n\n\nHannah Vig Ottawa-based singer-songwriter specializing in devastating lyrics and indie pop/rock/americana melodies. Hannah recently released their debut album – ‘what a way to pass the time’! Check it out wherever you get music. @hannahvig_ \n\n\n\nHosting & Beats:  \n\n\n\nDJ del Pilar \n\n\n\n5 pm – 9 pm \n\n\n\nSpecial Guests:  \n\n\n\nHannah Vig\, 6 pm \n\n\n\nOK Naledi\, 6:30 pm \n\n\n\nLive art by @a.j.l.y.artistry!  \n\n\n\nSTORM DATE – August 17th\, in the case of dangerous weather only\, @littlejoberrys on Instagram for updates.  \n\n\n\nHosted by @littlejoberrys @venusenvyottawa @homo_phono
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pride-night-market/
LOCATION:Parkdale Market\, 366 Parkdale Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Market or festival,Ottawa,Pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T220000
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CREATED:20250804T193318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T193423Z
UID:10003357-1755363600-1755381600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queered: A Mini-Fest
DESCRIPTION:Capital Pride and Ottawa Fringe are excited to co-present a curated mini-fest\, selecting the top local queer shows from the 2025 Ottawa Fringe Festival. A Queer Jury was assembled to select three of the 10 local shows for this opportunity.  \n\n\n\nJoin us to celebrate the intersections of queerness and theater!  \n\n\n\nTICKETS: \n\n\n\n\n5:00: ∉{0\,1}Trop paresseuse pour faire un coming out donc j’ai créé une pièce de théâtre\n\n\n\n7:00: Small Fish\n\n\n\n9:00pm: ECPD : Rhetoric\, Blood and CRIME\n\n\n\n\nAccess notes: \n\n\n\nAccessible Entrances: The theatre is located on the 3rd floor. Enter through 67 Nicholas St. Please use Elevator B to access the venue. The venue has an accessible entrance at the front of the audience\, and two entrances at the back of the audience that are accessed by stairs. \n\n\n\nAccessible Washrooms: There is an accessible washroom on the same floor as the venue \n\n\n\nShowing for ∉{0\,1}Trop paresseuse pour faire un coming out donc j’ai créé une pièce de théâtre is mask mandatory. \n\n\n\nMasks are strongly encouraged. N95s will be available.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queered-a-mini-fest/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T223000
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CREATED:20250812T143222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T143244Z
UID:10003385-1755372600-1755383400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Picnic and Fireworks with MAX
DESCRIPTION:🧺🎆 A picnic at sunset followed by a dazzling firework show is a staple summer night in Ottawa activity! \n\n\n\nSpend a Saturday night with us and fellow queers. Bring some snacks and a story to share 🍿 \n\n\n\nLet us know you’re coming by RSVPing through the link below!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/picnic-and-fireworks-with-max/
LOCATION:Major’s Hill Park\, Mackenzie Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:MAX Programs,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T230000
DTSTAMP:20260420T134636
CREATED:20250723T013512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T025216Z
UID:10003271-1755378000-1755385200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Game of Moans
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for GAME OF MOANS\, the game where queer\, quippy contestants compete in sex toy themed challenges to win slutty little prizes! Come learn\, play and vibe with Juliette Schroeder and Chantalyne Beausoleil\, your dyke-ass hosts !!!  \n\n\n\nThis event is mask mandatory. 18+ \n\n\n\nCOME EARLY TO GET A SEAT! Late-comers should be prepared to stand. Email maggiemharder@icloud.com if you have access needs that require a seat be reserved for you.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/game-of-moans/
LOCATION:Art House\, 555 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R5K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Nightlife,Ottawa,Pride,Sex positive
ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie May Harder":MAILTO:maggiemharder@icloud.com
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