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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Calendar of Events
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1 event,Come meet and craft with fellow non-binary folks at the Ottawa Trans Library.
Free
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3 events,
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Have a number you've been geeking to perform? Sign up online for Art House's Monday Open Mic Night. Doors open at 6, performances start at 7.
Free
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1 event,
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1 event,
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Come test your knowledge on the amazing Black contributors, history, and culture of Black excellence at a trivia edition of K1!
Free
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3 events,
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 Évènement gratuit s'adressant aux hommes GBTQ+ qui veulent réseauter avec d'autres hommes GBTQ+.
Free
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Performances of literary smut shamelessly exploring sexual empowerment, healing, and transformation.
$30
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1 event,
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Monthly group for 2SLGBTQ+ folks over 50 organized by MAX and the OSPN.
Free
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4 events,Unmask your true self, embrace the unknown, and celebrate in a space where queerness reigns supreme. This is your night to dazzle, play, and revel in the joy of community.
$15 – $45
Welcome to SKANK. Ottawa's newest dance party! A wild sexy space for everyone, featuring house/techno beats and a fierce drag presence.
$12.50 – $25
A 6-week storytelling workshop for queer elders.
$105.75
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Unleash your inner badminton superstar for an afternoon of epic rallies.
Free – $8
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4 events,
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2 events,
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Touch Grass Kiki welcomes you to another film screening at the NAC!
Free
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 Bound on in to the monthly Howl social! Come grab drink, snack on some treats and join Probe and The Capital Pups for a fantastical night filled with socializing, community connections, and board games! Come dressed as the adorable pet/animal that you are, and enjoy a romp and cuddle on our cozy foam mats! No…
Free
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2 events,
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3 events,An online space hosted by Kind Space to gather and talk about issues related to being bisexual, pansexual, bi-curious and questioning.
Free
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6 events,Come meet the Ottawa BLUF community and stick around for T's famous Gear Night!
Free
A 6-week storytelling workshop for queer elders.
$105.75
 Community programming for 2SLGBTQ+ folks over 55.
Free
Community programming for 2SLGBTQ+ folks over 55.
Free
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3 events,
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Join us for a chill afternoon of LGBTQ+ friendly crafting and creativity!
$10
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An interactive concert led by Tone Cluster featuring a setlist ranging from protest and justice tunes, to choral numbers.
$1 – $30
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1 event,
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Girls+ to the Front Songwriters Circle showcase featuring women in music from Ottawa and beyond.
$15
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An epic musical evening at LIVE! On Elgin starring Marc McLaughlin, Pith, and Band Zone!
$15 – $20
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1 event,
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The ultimate drag/nightclub queer experience to get the weekend off on the right foot
Free
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5 events,Presented by TD Bank Group! Pride Capital Volleyball is excited to announce our annual Gala and you're invited!
$35
Be Proud and Miss Patience Plush have a totally a-moo-sing drag and burlesque cast to liven up your Saturday!
$20
A 6-week storytelling workshop for queer elders.
$105.75
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4 events,
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An online space hosted by Kind Space to gather and talk about issues related to being bisexual, pansexual, bi-curious and questioning.
Free
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2 events,
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Celebrate the season of renewal with a hands-on cyanotype printing experience!
$25 – $90
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3 events,
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1 event,
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Come join us for a Trans Movie Night to raise funds for the Trans Library and Trans Media Portal!
$5 – $50
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8 events,A vampire-inspired kinky dance party where your fantasies can come to life!
$33.28 – $43.93
A 6-week storytelling workshop for queer elders.
$105.75
Community programming for 2SLGBTQ+ folks over 55.
Free
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Celebrate Little Jo Berry's 9th birthday! All day cake, cupcakes, mocktails, sandwiches, and more!
Free
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 An afternoon of meaningful conversations by/for 2SLGBTQ+ seniors to support aging at home.
Free
A new group for the Indigenous, Two-Spirit, Queer community in Ottawa.
Free
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3 events,Come meet and craft with fellow non-binary folks at the Ottawa Trans Library.
Free
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1 event,
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Un repas et groupe de discussion entre pairs pour les hommes queer noirs, caribéens et africains, ainsi que les personnes trans et non binaires.
Free
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A plant social to make and discuss seed balls at Kind Space.
Free
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Trans community event for youth 13-17 organized by Ten Oaks.
Free
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Trans Day of Visibility drop-in evening with the Queer Youth Action Committee.
Free
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QUEERS & BEERS at Overflow Brewery featuring live music feat. OK Naledi + Kira on drums + Cynthia on base!
$5 – $10
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7 events,
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A hole-in-one event for anal sexual health and pleasure with guest speakers, games, and snacks!
Free
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Come by the Grove for a Saturday morning clothing swap!
Free
A 6-week storytelling workshop for queer elders.
$105.75
Virtual Event
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An afternoon of snapping and poetry over zoom.
Free
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Come celebrate Trans Day of Visibility with community at the Ottawa Trans Library & be treated to a gourmet snack.
Free
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2 events,
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A rally for trans rights during this election season and to commemorate Trans Day of Visibility.
Free
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3 events,
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Monthly Howl social at Probe - play games, meet community, and snack on some treats! |
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6 events, Super Gay Karaoke?! That's right! Queering Aylmer presents drag, dancing, and unapologetic vocal chaos ;)
$10
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Work on the next issue of The Dragon Flyer at the Ottawa Trans Library
Free
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First ever take-over of the monthly drag show as Swizzles to raise money for Blazy Susan's upcoming top surgery!
$10
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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.