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.
Check out our guide here for everything you need to know about submitting an event. If you have any questions or need to update a posted event, please email us at thelist@maxottawa.ca. To submit an event, scroll to the bottom of the page, or click here.
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Ottawa
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Calendar of Events
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2 events,
Cyril Cinder’s Decade + of Drag
Celebrate local drag legend Cyril Cinder! Two shows in one night featuring a fabulous cast of beautiful drag creatures.
$15
Hybrid Event
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Hybrid Event
"Tea for Tara" is a year-long monthly program at the Ottawa Trans Library for gathering, sharing & publishing of Trans stories & history.
Free
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0 events,
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5 events,
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Wednesday night EP release party for Mars Aspen at the Rainbow Bistro
$15 – $20
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6 events,
BodyTalk
A new weekly, queer-inclusive night featuring handpicked artists from our community and beyond.
Free
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A cozy dress-up party for the dykes. Come make valentine's and sip on tea!
$15 – $30
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A drag rendition of the movie musical “Chicago”, but with the usual campy, silly spin.
$7
Un homme trans et son alter-ego cisgenre vous présentent une méditation guidée—non, un atelier de peinture — en fait, non, une bagarre — n’importe quoi pour que ça fonctionne, cette fois-ci
$10 – $50
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7 events,
Laylit
For the first time in Ottawa, Laylit takes over GRIDWRKS and ANNX for an unforgettable two-floor dance party.
$30
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Queers & Beers for queer women and non-binary folks, and trans women to connect, unwind, flirt, dance, and drink together.
$6
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Queer art displays and fundraiser for the GSRC's Gender Affirming Gear program.
Free
A trans man and his idealized cis self greet onlookers and invite them to be their most authentic, relaxed selves... or else.
$10 – $50
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6 events,
OFF GRID SATURDAYS 046 | HEATED RIVALRY
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Showcase of amazing local Black performers displaying their artistry and talent.
$15 – $20
A trans man and his idealized cis self greet onlookers and invite them to be their most authentic, relaxed selves... or else.
$10 – $50
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4 events,
OFF GRID SATURDAYS 046 | HEATED RIVALRY
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Come support your favourite queer and trans-owned small businesses.
Free
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Spend a Sunday afternoon playing bingo and getting cozy with some sapphic sweethearts.
$10
Un homme trans et son alter-ego cisgenre vous présentent une méditation guidée—non, un atelier de peinture — en fait, non, une bagarre — n’importe quoi pour que ça fonctionne, cette fois-ci
$10 – $50
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0 events,
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4 events,
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Join the Ottawa Trans Library community to mess around and find out about making music with software.
Free
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4 events,
BodyTalk
A new weekly, queer-inclusive night featuring handpicked artists from our community and beyond.
Free
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A spicy comedy show featuring a diverse lineup of comics and a sensual Valentine’s-themed live demo focused on connection!
$30
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5 events,
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Join Lez Go, Ottawa’s lesbian+ events group, at the brand-new, stunning Robo Lounge for our Friday Vibes Mixer!
$16
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Get ready to celebrate love with fierce performances by fabulous drag artists at Zak's Diner Elgin for an early Valentine's Day celebration!
$17.55
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The Lovers’ Demise album release party is a journey through the mind of a lover who seeks true connections.
$15 – $20
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6 events,
A Very Romantic Club Must4ang
club mustang returns with a very special valentine’s day throw down
$15 – $20
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Strength and endurance training session for the OSPN's Vintage Queers Dragon Boat Club
Free
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Spend Valentine's with Homo Phono, Capital Bi's and your pals! Dance party and social with DJ del Pilar!
$5 – $20
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2 events,
A Very Romantic Club Must4ang
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An afternoon of crafting with friends to celebrate Valentine's Day
Free
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3 events,Monthly drop-in discussion group for older 2SLBTQIA+ women (50+)
Free
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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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2 events,
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A supportive writing group designed to help you find the words for the life stories you haven’t found a way to tell.
Free
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5 events, |
4 events,
BodyTalk
A new weekly, queer-inclusive night featuring handpicked artists from our community and beyond.
Free
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5 events,
Sapphic Night at the Lookout
Monthly night out for 2SLGBTQ+ people organized by the Ottawa Senior Pride Network
$5 – $15
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Chill vibes, great convos, and space to actually talk with other queer and trans beer-lovers
$6
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3 events,Monthly evening of Magic: The Gathering Commander at the Ottawa Trans Library
Free
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Join Tone Cluster at the film classic "Cabaret", a singalong and fundraiser for the choir.
$25
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2 events,A crafternoon and social for nonbinary people at the Ottawa Trans Library
Free
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0 events,
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4 events,
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MAX Ottawa's monthly group for queer African, Black, and Caribbean people. This month, we're celebrating Black History Month with trivia!
Free
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A history lecture on BDSM and leather, organized by Ottawa Queer Zine Collective, featuring guest speaker Patrizia Gentile
Free
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4 events,
BodyTalk
A new weekly, queer-inclusive night featuring handpicked artists from our community and beyond.
Free
Drop-in youth group at the Ottawa Trans Library on the fourth Thursday of every month.
Free
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4 events,
Cruise
Featured
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K1 en Français c'est une programme créé par MAX Ottawa, pensée spécialement pour les personnes noires queers qui s’expriment en français.
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An up close and interactive performance showcasing the songwriting of Ottawa artist Hannah Vig. Artist Q&A. Hosted by Ego & Vice Podcast.
$10 – $15
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3 events,
Winter Pride Party
Join the AIDS Committee of Ottawa (ACO) for an unforgettable night of music, culture, movement, and community at our Winter Pride Party!
Free
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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.