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SUMMARY:Bear Frolic
DESCRIPTION:Back by Popular Demand!  \n\n\n\nMarch 28-30  \n\n\n\nWe’re back baby!  \n\n\n\nJoin the Ottawa Bears for a premium bear run featuring tons of great activities and camaraderie at Bear Frolic!  \n\n\n\nWeekend Activities:  \n\n\n\n\nCocktail Social \n\n\n\nBear Buffet Feast (Lone Star) *VIB pass holders only \n\n\n\nBear Bingo / Mr. Ottawa Bear \n\n\n\nBoard/Card Games \n\n\n\nPizza Party and Wave Pool \n\n\n\nEpic Dance Party \n\n\n\nBear Brunch (Tucker’s Marketplace) \n\n\n\nPurchase a VIB (Very Important Bear) pass and you will have access all the events. \n\n\n\n\nThe Courtyard Ottawa Downtown\, our host hotel\, is located in the heart of the ByWard Market and close to restaurants\, shopping and public transit. It has a large ballroom that offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable dance event. The hotel is where most of the weekend’s activities will take place.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/bear-frolic/
LOCATION:The Marriot’s Courtyard Ottawa Downtown\, 350 Dalhousie St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N7E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Social,Sports and recreation
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SUMMARY:Queen and Queer
DESCRIPTION:Hey Queens of Ottawa! \n\n\n\nYou’ve been asking for it\, and guess what?!QUEEN & QUEER parties are coming to Ottawa! We’re bringing our vibe with tons of excitement! \n\n\n\n🌈 WHO ARE WE?For those who don’t know us yet\, QUEEN & QUEER is the story of two friends who decided in 2021 to create Dance Parties for LGBTQ2SIA+ women in Montreal … all in a safe and welcoming space. Today\, QUEEN & QUEER has become the largest Lesbo-Queer party on the Montreal scene\, attracting a growing community. After Sherbrooke and Quebec City\, we’ve chosen Ottawa as our next destination\, and we can’t wait to meet you! \n\n\n\n🌈 MUSIC IS THE ANSWERQUEEN & QUEER parties are safe spaces prioritizing LGBTQ2SIA+ women\, non-binary people\, and trans folks. Allies are welcome too! We have a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination : homophobia\, sexism\, transphobia\, racism\, or harassment have no place at our events. Our events are recognized for celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion. Whether you’re 20 or 60 years old\, and no matter your cultural background\, you’ll find your place with us. \n\n\n\nLINEUP: \n\n\n\n\nDJ Set with our resident DJ SAM and special guest DJ Delpilar\n\n\n\nMusic: House\, Afrobeats\, Latin\, 80s\, 90s\, Pop\n\n\n\nPerformances: To be announced\n\n\n\n\nSo\, are you ready to party with us?See you on the dance floor! Let’s be PROUD\, be LOUD\, and be BEAUTIFUL!!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queen-and-queer/
LOCATION:The 27 Club\, 27 York St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Social
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UID:10002200-1743339600-1743350400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Trans Day of Visibility with the Ottawa Trans Library
DESCRIPTION:March 31st is Trans Day of Visibility! Visibility is incredibly important\, and it can also be hard. We’re proud of everyone who presents themselves openly\, or are still finding themselves! \n\n\n\nTo celebrate our wonderful community\, the library will be holding an open house celebration on Sunday\, March 30th\, from 1-4PM- with snacks available- While you snack\, check out our amazing collection of books for loan\, play board games\, and socialize with the community! \n\n\n\n*Snacks are first-come\, first-serve prioritizing the trans community – Please check our stories for updates on snack availability!* \n\n\n\nThank you so much to our friends at Moo Shu Ice Cream @mooshuicecream and Little Jo Berry’s @littlejoberrys who have generously provided delicious snacks\, and have consistently supported the library and the Ottawa trans community! \n\n\n\nVegan and gluten-free options will be available!And thank you to the good folks of @gendereveal who popularized the idea of Trans Day of Snack. \n\n\n\n*Who is eligible for snacks? * \n\n\n\nIf you identify under the trans and/or non-binary umbrella\, you’re welcome! We additionally encourage all allies and local community members to come drop in to learn about our materials and space =) \n\n\n\nWe’ll have coffee and a couple spreads showing off some favorite books of the teams for those curious about where to start! \n\n\n\n*Accessibility: * \n\n\n\nThe library has 2 steps up to the door\, a ramp is available upon request which goes out to the end of the sidewalk . \n\n\n\nMasking is expected when not eating or drinking\, however please be aware that snacking is a higher-risk activity by nature.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/trans-day-of-visibility-with-the-ottawa-trans-library/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Family friendly,Nationally recognized dates,Social,Youth
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UID:10002148-1743345000-1743349200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Afternoon Bear Walk for Gay and Bisexual Men
DESCRIPTION:A group of GBT men meet every Sunday for a 1 hour walk\, always near Parking and Transit.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/sunday-afternoon-bear-walk-for-gay-and-bisexual-men/2025-03-30/
LOCATION:Ottawa / Gatineau Pathways\, Ottawa\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
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