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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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
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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,
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This month's K1 discussion topic is all about building a career in the government!
Free
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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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Join CommeUnity over discord for a screening of Howl's Moving Castle
Free
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4 events,
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Ready to refresh your wardrobe?
Free
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1 event,
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3 events,
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This Mother’s Day, ditch the flowers & brunch and treat yourself & your fave mama to an unapologetically hilarious, sex(+) night out!
$33.28
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1 event,
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Catch 40 local queer artisans, a bake sale fundraiser for the Ottawa Trans Library, music by DJ POWERHAUS, and more at the Queer Mega Market!
Free
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5 events,T's is going back in time featuring only hits from the 70s-00s!
Free
 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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DELIQUESCE - brought to you by Obscura Tattoo. An evening of finding unique treasures, adding to your art collection, food, drinks and fun!
Free
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6 events,
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Virtual Event
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3 events, Monthly meetup for 2SLGBTQIA+ women 50+ organized by the OSPN. |
4 events,
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Community clean-up of McNabb Park and silent disco with DJ Del Pilar!
Free
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Join us for a fun evening of table tennis followed by a movie night at The Grove!
Free – $25
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0 events,
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2 events,
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Scrappy scavengers and notable note takers gather round for a night of creating something fun with other junk journal lovers!
$20
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4 events,Are you between the ages of 14-19 and interested in connecting with other Queer youth in your community?
Free
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4 events,Buckle up for an udderly queer country party, Ottawa! Featuring drag, burlesque, and djs, come get your boots dirty with us!
$22.63
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3 events,
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An all-ages show featuring an electric-punk duo and a magnetic solo performance!
$20
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2 events,
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Edith Puthie invites you to step into the swamp for an unhinged night of drag, burlesque, and chaotic fairy tale glamour!
$6.66
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2 events,
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4 events,Get ready for a night of fierce performances and dazzling glamour! Join us for a vibrant drag show celebrating Asian Heritage Month.
$17.31
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Exploring LGBTQ2S+ Stories with Jeffrey Canton. Featuring stories from: Adam Frey, Jenny Jackson, Sarah Prisma, Carmel Whittle
$23
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Check out Wicked Wanda's new hub for sex education and community!
Free
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3 events,
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6 events,Get ready to groove at Soft Serve: Waacking Dance Battle & Disco Party, where fierce dancers battle it out on the dance floor!
$17.31
Biweekly programming for LGBTQ2+ folks 55+ with the Ottawa Senior Pride Network.
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Queering My Story: An Introduction to Telling Stories About Being 2SLGBTQIA+ or an 2SLGBTQIA+ Ally with Jeffrey Canton.
$20
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Hang out with other young polyamorous folks in Ottawa for a casual outdoor social event!
Free
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4 events,
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An annual family-friendly, fun-filled afternoon in Orleans with BBQ, music, ice cream, and more!
Free
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0 events,
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4 events,
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Off The Cuff is a casual, creative writing workshop, perfect for those who want to flex their creative muscles and meet other folks who love the craft.
$10
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Are you ready to connect, negotiate, and play? Join us for an unforgettable evening of discovery!
$20 – $25
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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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3 events,
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A zine-making social for trans and gender-diverse folks ages 18-24
Free
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2 events,
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The first Touch Grass Mini Kiki Ball is here! Celebrating Ottawa’s growing ballroom scene, get ready to storm the floor!
$17.31
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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.