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SUMMARY:SHIFT Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Shift Film Festival is an intimate\, intentional film experience created by Labia Cinematica to spotlight bold\, tender\, and radical stories by women and gender non-conforming filmmakers\, with a strong focus on Black and queer voices. \n\n\n\nThis first edition is designed as more than just a screening. It’s a space to gather\, feel\, and connect through cinema that explores identity\, pleasure\, intimacy\, resistance\, and healing. The films selected for Shift challenge dominant narratives and invite us to shift the gaze\, toward stories rooted in care\, complexity\, and truth. \n\n\n\nThroughout the evening\, audiences will experience a curated program of short films\, documentaries\, series and feature films\, followed by filmmaker Q&As and panels. Whether you’re a filmmaker\, artist\, student\, or simply someone who loves powerful storytelling\, this festival is for you. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect:  \n\n\n\n\nA curated selection of creative works by women\, non-binary & trans women directors\n\n\n\nPost-screening Q&A and discussion\n\n\n\nNetworking with artists\, creatives\, and community members\n\n\n\n\nShift Film Festival is about creating space for our stories\, our bodies\, our desires\, our softness\, and our power. We can’t wait to welcome you. \n\n\n\nReclaim the Gaze.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/shift-film-festival/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film,Market or festival,Ottawa,Sex positive
ORGANIZER;CN="Labia Cinematica":MAILTO:info@labiacinematica.com
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SUMMARY:WILD: After Dark
DESCRIPTION:Come get WILD\, join us for an exciting collaboration between Probe Ottawa and Capital Pups on March 14th for a pet play themed party. \n\n\n\nStep into your creature self as we invite you to a special Saturday-night edition of our pet play party where all critters are welcome to romp\, rest\, and revel in their own way. \n\n\n\nDoors open at 7:00 PM for check-in. Settle in early\, sniff around\, and explore the space at your own pace. Whether you’re a playful pup\, a curious kitten\, a prancing pony\, a majestic mythical beast\, or a proud handler\, this is your time to meet the menagerie. \n\n\n\nOur social hour from 7:00–8:00 PM is your chance to get comfy\, make connections\, and ease into the evening. Mingle\, stretch\, chirp\, growl\, or simply observe. All species and styles of pet play are encouraged here. \n\n\n\nAt 8:00 PM\, the play space comes alive. Explore the night letting your whiskers and instincts guide you. It’s time to let loose\, get a little wild\, and roll around in all your pet-tastic glory. Come explore\, play\, and paws-itively enjoy yourself in a space made for creatures like you. \n\n\n\nTo help everyone navigate the night\, we will be providing colour-coded wristbands to easily and clearly communicate whether or not you are open to different interactions with other party-goers. Green\, yellow\, and red colours will be available. \n\n\n\nLet the tail wags\, soft mews\, proud trots\, and happy howls begin. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, our entry door will be locked after 11PM for the safety of our members and staff. \n\n\n\nAt Probe\, inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome all individuals of all sexual orientations\, genders\, and identities. Our aim is to create an environment where everyone feels respected\, valued\, and free to express themselves authentically. Our venue is wheelchair accessible\, with an elevator available. Our goal is to provide an accessible\, inclusive space. If you have any questions or have specific accommodation requests\, please reach out to us. \n\n\n\nA membership is required to attend our play parties. If you haven’t secured your membership yet\, be sure to do so before the event! You can sign up for your membership on our site here or can be purchased at the door. \n\n\n\nTickets are available on a sliding scale to promote inclusivity and accessibility. We offer limited “supported” and “sustain” tickets at a lower price for community members who might otherwise be unable to attend. Please choose the ticket price that makes this event accessible to you. If you’d like to support event accessibility\, consider purchasing a “generous” or “benevolent” ticket\, which helps subsidize lower-price options. All ticket types provide the same access to the event. \n\n\n\nA variety of snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be available all night to keep you refreshed and energized. Please note that bringing alcohol is not allowed. \n\n\n\nOur dedicated Dungeon Monitors (DMs) will be present throughout the venue\, attentively supervising the play areas and offering assistance to ensure everyone’s safety.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/wild-after-dark-2/
LOCATION:Probe Ottawa\, 41 York St 3rd & 4th floor\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa,Sex positive
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Pups":MAILTO:Info@capitalpups.ca
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SUMMARY:TDOV: Sex Toy Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Bingo with benefits… hosted by the dazzling & daring Mx. Tique and Edith Puthie\, win prizes and celebrate Trans+ visibility! \n\n\n\nLots of prizes – from sexy to safe-for-work\, and even multi-functional! \n\n\n\nMini games – more chances to win! \n\n\n\nPerformances from our incredible hosts! \n\n\n\nAccessibility Information \n\n\n\nDesignated quieter area \n\n\n\nASL interpreters available \n\n\n\nWe can accommodate multiple wheelchairs; bring your friends! \n\n\n\nAll ticket sales go towards the GSRC’s Gender Affirming Gear program (a free program for current Carleton Students to access gender affirming gear items\, such as but not limited to: Binders\, Trans Tape\, Tucking Garments\, Breast Forms\, etc) \n\n\n\nThis event is 19+
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/tdov-sex-toy-bingo/
LOCATION:Ollie’s Pub\, 1125 Colonel By Dr.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S5B7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Sex positive
ORGANIZER;CN="GSRC - Carleton University Gender and Sexuality Resource Centre":MAILTO:gsrc@cusaonline.ca
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SUMMARY:Smutty Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:An arousing evening of sex-positive expression in an intimate\, sensual setting — presented by CLIMAX Conference. Join us Thursday\, March 26 from 6:00–8:30 pm at The Rainbow Bistro for our next Smutty Storytelling night. Experience bold live readings of literary smut — both fictional and true — exploring sexual empowerment\, healing\, and transformation. \n\n\n\nDoors open: 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nEvent Start Time: 6:30 pm
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/smutty-storytelling-2/
LOCATION:The Rainbow Bistro\, 76 Murray St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N5M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Sex positive
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SUMMARY:Hole-istic Health 3
DESCRIPTION:✨ Taking Care of Your Pleasure \n\n\n\nMAX presents the third edition of Hole-istic Health: an evening giving you the raw and real answers to the sex questions you ask the internet. \n\n\n\nCan I get my butt to self-lubricate? Does it count as fisting if he didn’t use his thumb?Can you get E.coli from rimming? Health benefits of gooning?Can I git preganente while take tistostorne? \n\n\n\nWe’re bringing together local health experts\, sex educators\, and people with lots of experience to talk about all the things you didn’t learn in sex-ed but wish you did. Fill up on practical tips and information with our guided conversations:  \n\n\n\n7:00-7:45PM ~ Presentations: \n\n\n\n\nThe Mind is the Ultimate Pleasure Centre\, a presentation discussing how mental health intersects with and informs sexual health\, by Dr. Paul MacPherson\n\n\n\nPrEP and PEP\, a presentation on the benefits of different kinds of PrEP and guidelines for who should take doxy PEP\, by Dr. Andrew McNaughton\n\n\n\n\n8:20-8:45PM ~ Panel Discussion: \n\n\n\n\n‘Mommy\, may I? Daddy\, please?’ Going off-script in the pursuit of pleasure. A conversation with Sam Whittle\, an Ottawa-based queer sex therapist\, Antoine Incuir\, a community educator and M. Cuir Montréal 2025 / Mr. Leather Montréal 2025\, Tanya King\, a local trans burlesque and drag performer\, and Derrick\, a local trans advocate.\n\n\n\n\nSami Landri (Canada’s Drag Race Season 6) will also take the stage as our headliner — bringing her signature trash-chic energy to the night\, including a formal meet-and-greet with attendees. \n\n\n\nNeed help finding affirming health care\, sexual health testing\, or accessing to PrEP and doxy PEP? Our team will be on-site to answer questions and help you get connected to the healthcare you need. \n\n\n\nWe’ve reached capacity for the in-person event\, but you can still join us virtually as we livestream the presentations and panel discussion. Sign up through the form below and we’ll send you the Zoom link! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNotes and Accessibility for the IN-PERSON Event\n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is FREE. \n\n\n\nDoors open at 6:30PM. Event activities start at 7:00PM. \n\n\n\nWe’ll be in the Sir Guy Carleton event room at the Metcalfe Hotel. \n\n\n\nThe Metcalfe Hotel is wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms. \n\n\n\nA free top- and bottom-friendly buffet will stay open throughout the night with gluten-free and vegan options also available. We’ll follow up with those who register about allergies to accommodate as much as possible. \n\n\n\nValet paid parking is available on-site. Within a 5-minute walking distance\, you’ll also find several paid parking lots\, bus stops\, and Parliament Station (OC Transpo Line 1). \n\n\n\nWe’ll follow up with those who register about any additional access concerns\, and do our best to help accommodate them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is being supported financially by Gilead. Please note that all of the content\, speakers\, and materials have been developed independently from Gilead and the company has had no input on the event.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/hole-istic-health-3/
LOCATION:The Metcalfe Hotel\, 123 Metcalfe St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P 5L9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:MAX Programs,Ottawa,Sex positive
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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