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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Social
Events
Calendar of Events
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Tuesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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4 events,
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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! |
1 event, |
1 event,
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0 events,
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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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3 events,
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0 events,
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1 event,
Virtual Event
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Virtual Event
A monthly virtual, drop-in discussion to discuss grief and build skills and resources to navigate it.
Free
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1 event,
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Come check out Geeky & Kinky and play some board games with us. This is a drop in event open to all.
Free
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2 events,
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1 event,The ladies of House of Kink invite you to enter a sensual, otherworldly paradise at our second No Boys Allowed: Garden of Delights!
$27.93
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5 events,Step into a night of eccentricity, whimsicality and nonconformity at That's Camp! With drag, live music, and a dj set to close the night.
$22.63
 Biweekly programming for LGBTQ2+ folks 55+ with the Ottawa Senior Pride Network. A new group for the Indigenous, Two-Spirit, Queer community in Ottawa.
Free
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 Join us for an Introduction to Dragon Boating with the Vintage Queers Dragon Boat team!
Free
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4 events, Monthly meetup for 2SLGBTQIA+ women 50+ organized by the OSPN. |
2 events,
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1 event, |
1 event, |
4 events,
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QUEERS & BEERS is heading to Queen St. Fare. This time around ~ there will be no DJ 'til later (think after 9) too allow for conversation and networking ~ Old School Queers & Beers!
$6
Are you between the ages of 14-19 and interested in connecting with other Queer youth in your community?
Free
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Join us for a night celebrating all things 420, with Burlesque, Drag, Live music and more.
$20 – $40
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3 events,Lesbian+ dance party for solo guests and groups celebrating the 3rd birthday of Ottawa's lesbian+ events group: Lez Go!
$40
Join us for a night of live burlesque and variety show in Swizzles Basement bar. It's Basement Burlesque!
$17.31 – $20
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5 events,
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ACCESSORIES! ACCESSORIES! ACCESSORIES! (For queer prom or whenever)
$20
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a live show and community pop up with your fave Youth Group Rejects!
$11.98
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2 events, |
0 events,
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2 events,
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 Wicked-inspired movie night with a pasta buffet dinner for 2SLGBTQ+ folks over 50!
$20.00
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Let's get crafty and creative together at Queer Zine Making - come join us for a fun-filled session of zine making and connections building!
Free
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3 events,
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A new monthly event inspired by Stud Country out of LA, featuring a half dance lesson, half (country) dance party vibes.
$15
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2 events,
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BJ and Shea bring you amazing live performances at Ottawa's Home for Drag - 41 York St, 2nd floor!
$26 – $80
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This Austin Powers themed show will include live performances, live music, DJ Ephemera, comedy and interactive audience games.
$22.63 – $27.96
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4 events,Queer-inclusive, fun-focused monthly EDM party for anyone who loves to dance or wants to get acquainted with Ottawa's DJ scene
$11.98
Biweekly programming for LGBTQ2+ folks 55+ with the Ottawa Senior Pride Network.
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Join the OSPN in the TD Stadium stands for a Saturday afternoon women's hockey game
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Who is ready for some vegan anniversary cake to celebrate the Ottawa Queerly Sewcial Circle's first year of existence? Come join us to enjoy the company of some crafty people and celebrate the community!
Free
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4 events,
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Swap and shop costume pieces, clothing, accessories, wigs, and props with other local performers.
Free
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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All queer musicians or music-curious folks are invited to play along to some tunes!
Free
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3 events,
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Get outside and join the Queer Bike Club's first ride of the season!
Free
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Learn about different groups and activities to get connected with as a an older GBT2Q guy.
Free
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1 event,
Featured
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Featured
This month's K1 discussion topic is all about building a career in the government!
Free
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1 event, |
3 events,
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Music and board games event hosted by Homo Phono & DJ del Pilar. All 2SLGBTQIA+ and pals are welcome!
$5 – $20
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Live music for all ages at Live! on Elgin
$15 – $20
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5 events,Light up the night with a neon lights themed DJ set at T's all-welcoming club!
Free
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Enjoy beautiful art donated by the community and support a meaningful cause.
$15 – $20
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Queer and trans-run air guitar organization hosts regional championships at Targ!
$15 – $20
Virtual Event
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Virtual Event
Join CommeUnity over discord for a screening of Howl's Moving Castle
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.