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.
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Ottawa
Events
Calendar of Events
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4 events,
Queen & Queer
Get ready for another unforgettable lesboqueer night with the best crowd in the city and our amazing allies.
$30
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The Board of Directors of the Ottawa Trans Library invites you to attend the Annual
Free
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A casual park hangout for all polyamorous, non-monogamous, and poly curious community members ages 18-35
Free
A crafternoon and social for nonbinary people at the Ottawa Trans Library
Free
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1 event,Free gender affirming gear program organized by The Ten Oaks Project
Free
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3 events,
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3 events,A biweekly social for queer people organized by the Ottawa Senior Pride Network
Free
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A pride-themed stand-up comedy show at Night Oat on Gladstone.
$5
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4 events,
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Get creative & customize your own tote bag with paint & good vibes in this cozy workshop! All materials provided, no experience required.
$30 – $60
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Spectacle et vente d'art franco-queer avec Jessy Lindsay, Sympa César, Emily Deschamps, DJ Bleu Pâle & invitée spéciale Qattuu au Club SAW !
$15
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2 events,A monthly gathering for older queer people organized by the Ottawa Senior Pride Network
$13 – $16
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6 events,
Risqué Rodeo – A Kinky Themed Dance Party
House of Kink invites you to a night of heart-racin’, rule-breakin’ temptation!
$38.61 – $43.93
Come watch some great softball and cheer on your favourite teams at the Ottawa Queer Softball League's annual Pride Tournament.
Free
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A DIY fundraiser variety show for and by the community, held annually around the summer solstice.
$20 – $40
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3 events,
Risqué Rodeo – A Kinky Themed Dance Party
Come watch some great softball and cheer on your favourite teams at the Ottawa Queer Softball League's annual Pride Tournament.
Free
Hybrid Event
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Hybrid Event
Tea for Tara Episode Five - Art & Activism with special guest speaker from Toronto the incredible "Mikiki" in conversation with Dr. Cara Tierney.
Free
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2 events,Free gender affirming gear program organized by The Ten Oaks Project
Free
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The Velvet Duke celebrates their Comedy Fiveversary in Ottawa, featuring a prolific assortment of formats and talented comedians.
$15
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4 events,
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Hannah Vig joins Rachel Bobbitt and Lia Pappas-Kemps at their Ottawa show at the 27 Club.
$23.25
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Join Lady and Wysteria for “ Zara Larson” themed drag show.
$7
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2 events,
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Drop by the Ottawa Trans Library to chat with and get support from Charlie for all your job-hunting needs
Free
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Drag Me To Live! is back this June to celebrate Pride Month with an unforgettable cast of local drag artists!
$19.21
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5 events,
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Enjoy charcuterie and playing fun games at Kind Space on Thursday, June 11th!
Free
A life drawing event by and for members of the trans community.
$9 – $25
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The race for Stars before the ONDS finale heats up, as your contestants present two performances each, inspired by gods and monsters!
$14.11
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2 events,
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Explore self‑expression through colour, texture, movement, symbolism and play at this art workshop
Free
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Celebrate Pride Month with Holli Cow and very special guests at 180 Kent St. with a fabulous drag show on The Royal Oak's stunning patio!
$17.31
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6 events,
Pique #20 – 5-year anniversary!
After five years of reshaping Ottawa’s underground arts landscape, Pique arrives at its 20th edition with momentum and reflection.
$45
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You’re invited to OSPN’s second Art Exhibit, featuring familiar and new artists from our 50+ community across diverse mediums.
Free
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Celebrate Pride with blkgurl as we launch cafe blkgurl! Kick back over some tasty bites, excellent beverages and great vibes.
Free
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5 events,
Pique #20 – 5-year anniversary!
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Indulge in a playful and glamorous Burlesque Brunch—with dazzling performances, cheeky charm, and sultry flair meet a relaxed daytime vibe.
$27.96
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A transgender mutual aid community general assembly for folks interested in improving the material conditions for transgender people in Ottawa/Gatineau
Free
A high-energy celebration of sound and sensation, featuring rich harmonies, dynamic choreography, and vibrant musical storytelling!
$30
A high-energy celebration of sound and sensation, featuring rich harmonies, dynamic choreography, and vibrant musical storytelling!
$30
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2 events,Monthly drop-in discussion group for older 2SLBTQIA+ women (50+)
Free
Free gender affirming gear program organized by The Ten Oaks Project
Free
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5 events,
Featured
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Featured
MAX Ottawa's monthly social group for queer newcomers. This month, we're partnering with the ACO and Capital Rainbow Refuge to create an art display.
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Enjoy an evening of comedy, science fantasy, and adventure at Kind Space's one-shot tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG)
Free
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Then come to the Lookout Bar on June 16th for Channel Surfing: a drag show celebrating all things TV.
$8.79
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3 events,A biweekly social for queer people organized by the Ottawa Senior Pride Network
Free
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9 events,
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Karaoke this month at Kind Space is themed around music from the 1950s and 1960s (songs that would have been popular on a jukebox)!
Free
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, Disarranged Marriage is about a certain type of loneliness - with queerness, friendship, authenticity, & cultural identity.
$16.29
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, Small Fish is a comedy sketch created by and starring Glenys Marshall and Maggie May Harder
$16.29
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, Rainbow Conceptions tells the tender story of 2SLGBTQIA++ parenthood.
$16.29
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6 events,
Y2CAKE
Get your cake on the dance floor to celebrate Pride Month and Ottawa Fringe's opening weekend!
Free
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We’re kicking off the National Capital Pride Run (and walk!) season with a fun, fabulous fundraiser in support of Bruce House.
$7
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, Gander Euphoria tells the history of queer resistance like never before.
$16.29
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, A Lesbian in the Kitchen is a performance that invites you into the kitchen and treats you to stories centred around recipes
$16.29
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Get ready to dance, celebrate, and express yourself at the Capital Pride Youth Pride Prom - a night of fun and inclusivity for youth
Free
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, Small Fish is a comedy sketch created by and starring Glenys Marshall and Maggie May Harder
$16.29
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15 events,
Lez Go presents Summer Bliss
Lez Go is Ottawa's lesbian+ events group: Summer is almost here... gather your crew and join us on the dance floor for Summer Bliss!
Capital Kingdom presents 3 years of King
Capital Kingdom presents 3 years of Kings, an anniversary show of producing drag king shows in Ottawa.
$15 – $20
Wor$t Girl At Pride: Girl Pop & Hyperpop Dance Party
Glimmering Dolls presents a pride dance party at Berlin Nightclub.
$15 – $20
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Join the Historical Society of Ottawa as Glenn Crawford recounts the challenges and successes of Gays of Ottawa (GO, 1971-1995). Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, Rainbow Conceptions tells the tender story of 2SLGBTQIA++ parenthood.
$16.29
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, Small Fish is a comedy sketch created by and starring Glenys Marshall and Maggie May Harder
$16.29
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8 events,
Lez Go presents Summer Bliss
Capital Kingdom presents 3 years of King
Wor$t Girl At Pride: Girl Pop & Hyperpop Dance Party
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, A Lesbian in the Kitchen is a performance that invites you into the kitchen and treats you to stories centred around recipes
$16.29
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, CRACKS depicts how growing up in the Catholic Church and military school affects a trans identity.
$16.29
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, Small Fish is a comedy sketch created by and starring Glenys Marshall and Maggie May Harder
$16.29
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, Gander Euphoria tells the history of queer resistance like never before.
$16.29
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5 events,Free gender affirming gear program organized by The Ten Oaks Project
Free
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, CRACKS depicts how growing up in the Catholic Church and military school affects a trans identity.
$16.29
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They get naked. They read. A different theme every month from Ottawa's trailblazing literary salon — since July 2017.
$24
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, Gander Euphoria tells the history of queer resistance like never before.
$16.29
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, Disarranged Marriage is about a certain type of loneliness - with queerness, friendship, authenticity, & cultural identity.
$16.29
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5 events,Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, Rainbow Conceptions tells the tender story of 2SLGBTQIA++ parenthood.
$16.29
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, A Lesbian in the Kitchen is a performance that invites you into the kitchen and treats you to stories centred around recipes
$16.29
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, CRACKS depicts how growing up in the Catholic Church and military school affects a trans identity.
$16.29
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4 events,Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, Small Fish is a comedy sketch created by and starring Glenys Marshall and Maggie May Harder
$16.29
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, A Lesbian in the Kitchen is a performance that invites you into the kitchen and treats you to stories centred around recipes
$16.29
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, Gander Euphoria tells the history of queer resistance like never before.
$16.29
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9 events,
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Enjoy a special evening at Kind Space for socializing and talking about plants.
Free
Drop-in youth group at the Ottawa Trans Library on the fourth Thursday of every month.
Free
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, A Lesbian in the Kitchen is a performance that invites you into the kitchen and treats you to stories centred around recipes
$16.29
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, Disarranged Marriage is about a certain type of loneliness - with queerness, friendship, authenticity, & cultural identity.
$16.29
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6 events,
Umugisha
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, Umugisha is a DIY micro-poem musical about a second-gen Burundian queer.
$16.29
Gander Euphoria: A Pretty Gay Goose Play
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, Gander Euphoria tells the history of queer resistance like never before.
$16.29
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, Small Fish is a comedy sketch created by and starring Glenys Marshall and Maggie May Harder
$16.29
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Drag Night! is back at Zak's Diner Elgin this June for "A Pride Month Celebration"!
$19.21
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, A Lesbian in the Kitchen is a performance that invites you into the kitchen and treats you to stories centred around recipes
$16.29
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, Disarranged Marriage is about a certain type of loneliness - with queerness, friendship, authenticity, & cultural identity.
$16.29
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10 events,Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, Rainbow Conceptions tells the tender story of 2SLGBTQIA++ parenthood.
$16.29
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, A Lesbian in the Kitchen is a performance that invites you into the kitchen and treats you to stories centred around recipes
$16.29
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, Disarranged Marriage is about a certain type of loneliness - with queerness, friendship, authenticity, & cultural identity.
$16.29
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5 events,A crafternoon and social for nonbinary people at the Ottawa Trans Library
Free
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, Gander Euphoria tells the history of queer resistance like never before.
$16.29
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, CRACKS depicts how growing up in the Catholic Church and military school affects a trans identity.
$16.29
Part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival, Rainbow Conceptions tells the tender story of 2SLGBTQIA++ parenthood.
$16.29
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1 event,Free gender affirming gear program organized by The Ten Oaks Project
Free
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2 events, |
1 event,A biweekly social for queer people organized by the Ottawa Senior Pride Network
Free
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2 events, |
2 events,A monthly gathering for older queer people organized by the Ottawa Senior Pride Network
$13 – $16
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BAMK Productions Presents: SPF: Sultry Performing Features!Turn up the heat and slather on the protection things are about to get scorching!
$30 – $35
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2 events, |
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.