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SUMMARY:Lesbian History of Ottawa Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join drag king Morgan Mercury on a 2-hour walking tour exploring Ottawa’s lesbian history! \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn: \n\n\n\n\nHistory of lesbian activism in Ottawa (1970s-1990s)\n\n\n\nKey figures in Ottawa’s lesbian history (Charlotte Whitton\, Elaina Martin)\n\n\n\nStories of lesbian nightlife and community spaces (1970s-2000s)\n\n\n\n\nWhere you’ll go: \n\n\n\n\n4km of walking along downtown Ottawa streets (Colonel By Dr\, Elgin St)\n\n\n\nLocations of protest and connection (historical nightlife\, commmunity resources)\n\n\n\n\nWhat you’ll need: \n\n\n\n\nWeather appropriate walking clothing (tour will go rain or shine – but may be cancelled in the event of a significant storm\, extreme heat/cold\, or bad air quality)\n\n\n\nWater\, snacks\, and anything else that will help support your energy for the two hours together\n\n\n\nWillingness to share\, learn and connect with the tour group\n\n\n\n\nIf you have further questions about the tour route\, accessibilty needs or which cowboy hat to wear\, please reach out to Morgan Mercury at fairycowboytours@gmail.com.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/lesbian-history-of-ottawa-walking-tour/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Educational,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan Mercury":MAILTO:fairycowboytours@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Queers & Beers
DESCRIPTION:🍻✨ QUEERS & BEERS is heading to Queen St. Fare! ✨🍻 \n\n\n\nMark your calendars! 🗓️ \n\n\n\nThis time around we’re going old school Queers & Beers style – chill vibes\, great convos\, and space to actually talk! \n\n\n\n🌈 What’s Queers & Beers all about? \n\n\n\nDo you love craft beer? 🍺Wanna meet cuties & cool folks in the queer community? 🥰Interested in meaningful convos and trying new things? 🧠💡Yes\, yes\, and YES! Let’s gather and explore the local brew scene in Ottcity together while creating a safer\, inclusive space for queer & trans pub lovers! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 \n\n\n\n🎉 Come solo\, bring your besties\, show up with a date\, or maybe meet one there! 💕Make new friends\, catch up with old ones\, or enjoy your own company – it’s all welcome & all good ✨ \n\n\n\n📣 This is an open event – so bring your pals! \n\n\n\n💖 All genders & sexualities welcome🍻 Fun\, safer vibes for sipping & socializing♿ We’re working to prioritize accessible spaces🗨️ Feedback always welcome – hit us up at queering613@gmail.com \n\n\n\n🪪 Physical Accessibility Note:Queen St. Fare has automated doors and accessible washrooms. 💯 \n\n\n\n🧡 We want to acknowledge and honour that this event takes place on unceded Algonquin Territory\, land that was never given up or surrendered. \n\n\n\nLet’s raise a glass & connect\, community-style! 🥂See you there! 💃🏽🍻🌈💬
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queers-beers-10/
LOCATION:Queen Street Fare\, 170 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1P 5E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Queering 613":MAILTO:queering613@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Modern Whore Q&A and Screening
DESCRIPTION:Filmmakers in attendance on opening night\, Friday April 24! \n\n\n\nNicole Bazuin (director/producer/writer)\, Andrea Werhun (producer/writer/star)\, and Vixen Vu (who appears in the film) will be on hand for a Q&A\, and will have copies of the Modern Whore book and merch for sale! \n\n\n\n🌼 Post screening Q&A with Nicole Bazuin\, Andrea Werhun & Vixen Vu @therealcatvu🌼 Moderated by Evan @pole.evan🌼 Community Partner MAX on site with information about their org @maxottawa.ca🌼 Andrea Werhun’s memoir available for purchase from The Spaniel’s Tale @thespanielstale🌼 Exclusive merch for sale. \n\n\n\nModern Whore\n\n\n\nA hybrid documentary that reimagines popular depictions of sex work through the lived experiences of writer\, performer\, and sex worker Andrea Werhun. Andrea grapples with social stigma and reclaims her narrative in a series of funny\, heartbreaking\, and surprising stories. \n\n\n\nFrom executive producer Sean Baker\, 4x Academy Award winning director of Anora\, The Florida Project\, and Tangerine! \n\n\n\nCalgary Underground Film Festival: Jury Award\, Audience Award winner! \n\n\n\n“showcases great writing…insightful\, funny and creative” (Flickering Myth) \n\n\n\n“Hilarious & empowering…delightfully playful biography” (Geek Vibes Nation) \n\n\n\n“an enchanting case study…Thoroughly entertaining” (Mediaversity) \n\n\n\n“An entertaining and necessary doc” (This Is For Reel) \n\n\n\n*Please take note that doors open 30 minutes before showtimes. We encourage people to arrive early. We have a small box office\, a small candy bar\, and a single-screen cinema\, meaning that when most of an audience shows up a few minutes before showtime\, it causes a bottleneck. If possible\, we appreciate you arriving a little bit early to pick out your seat and get your popcorn. Thanks for your help!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/modern-whore-qa-and-screening/
LOCATION:The Mayfair Theatre\, 1074 Bank St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 2W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film,Ottawa,Sex positive
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UID:10004985-1777059000-1777062600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Le gardien des enfants
DESCRIPTION:A theatrical performance in French that explores the scars left by violence on the bodies and minds of those who endure it. Much like the process of developing film in a darkroom\, the image gradually comes into view\, bathed in a strange\, reddish light. Like an enigmatic ritual in this hazy space\, Charles Voyer navigates the twists and turns of his memory\, alone on stage. \n\n\n\nA production by Théâtre indépendant\, an award-winning queer theater company from Montreal\, presented by Théâtre Catapulte at La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins (333 King Edward). \n\n\n\nLearn more about Théâtre indépendant: theatreindependant.com/demarche \n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nThe venue is accessible; the entrance is on the ground floor\, and there is an elevator at the back. An usher will direct you to your seat. It is recommended that you notify the box office in advance so seats can be reserved. 613-241-2727 ext. 101 \n\n\n\nAll-inclusive gender washrooms.Bar with light snacks on site. There is also a free coat check. \n\n\n\nThe play is intended for mature audiences due to the themes addressed. Please note that the performance includes nudity and a scene involving a needle. 18+ \n\n\n\nPaid outdoor parking is available on the sides of the building.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/le-gardien-des-enfants/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins\, 333 King Edward Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 7M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:En français,Ottawa,Theatre
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UID:10004942-1777062600-1777069800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Sapphic Night at The Lookout
DESCRIPTION:She’s back by popular demand — SAPPHIC NIGHT at The Lookout! 💋🧡🤍🩷 Tell your friends… 😉✨ \n\n\n\nHosted by Wysteria Root with performances by Mx. Tique and Toronto’s Manny Dingo! ⚡️ + DJ Roxy will be in the booth to keep you dancing all night long! \n\n\n\nPlease arrive together and on time for the show. Tables may be reseated at our sole discretion in the event that reservations have not arrived more than 15 minutes after the scheduled showtime. Refunds not granted within 48 hours of showtime. \n\n\n\nPerformer lineup subject to change; all Lookout programming is 19+.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/sapphic-night-at-the-lookout-4/
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:20260424T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260425T020000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081820
CREATED:20260408T184717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T134945Z
UID:10004941-1777073400-1777082400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Sapphic Night at The Lookout
DESCRIPTION:She’s back by popular demand — SAPPHIC NIGHT at The Lookout! 💋🧡🤍🩷 Tell your friends… 😉✨ \n\n\n\nHosted by Wysteria Root with performances by Mx. Tique and Toronto’s Manny Dingo! ⚡️ + DJ Roxy will be in the booth to keep you dancing all night long! \n\n\n\nWe’ll see you there at Ottawa’s Home for Drag! 🌈🩷🤍🧡
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/sapphic-night-at-the-lookout-3/
LOCATION:The Lookout Bar\, 41 York Street\, 2nd Floor\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa
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