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UID:10004922-1780943400-1780948800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:5-Pin Bowling
DESCRIPTION:EVERYONE is welcome (please bring your friends!) to join us for a fun evening of 5-pin bowling at the West Park Lanes bowling alley at 1205 Wellington Street West. We play two games. The cost is $10.00\, including shoe rental. It’s quite informal. You don’t have to join a team\, just show up at West Park Lanes. Please come to the lanes early—at least 15 minutes early.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/5-pin-bowling/2026-06-08/
LOCATION:West Park Lanes\, 1205 Wellington St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y 2Z8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260609T233000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20260416T154311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T154317Z
UID:10004971-1781031600-1781047800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Stitch & Bitch
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a Tuesday evening social? T’s Pub runs a weekly craft social. Bring your craft stuff over with some friends!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/stitch-bitch/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:T’s Pub\, 323 Somerset St W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T190000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004139-1781197200-1781204400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Spectrum (YSB)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out\, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality\, identity\, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum\, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa! \n\n\n\nJoin Spectrum on Instagram \n\n\n\nSpectrum meets every Thursday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \n\n\n\nHow to access the program\n\n\n\nWe provide workshops\, discussion groups\, and art collaborations\, as well as counselling services\, peer mentoring\, and primary care resources. \n\n\n\nSpectrum can help with challenges like depression\, anxiety and suicide while also offering practical support to navigate the mental health\, housing and educational systems. \n\n\n\nSpectrum is also a safe space for youth to: \n\n\n\n\nMeet new people\n\n\n\nEngage in workshops and discussions\n\n\n\nAccess services like showers\, laundry\, computers\, telephones\n\n\n\nGet referrals\n\n\n\nAccess trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk\n\n\n\nJust hang out!\n\n\n\n\nActivities include: \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to our space and expectations\n\n\n\nA queer current events discussion\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nAccess to snack during group\, showers\, laundry\, harm reduction supplies\, telephone\, internet\n\n\n\nAccess to crisis counsellors from YSB and/or our in-house counsellor from Centretown Community Health Centre\n\n\n\nA relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!\n\n\n\n\nContact: Kate PoirierEmail: kpoirier@ysb.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum-ysb-2/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20260607T205912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T205927Z
UID:10005189-1781199000-1781209800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Charcuterie + Board + Games Night
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy playing fun games at Kind Space on Thursday\, June 11th! This is an all ages event. Children twelve years of age or younger need to be accompanied by an adult. Minors (ages 13-17) will need to provide an emergency contact. \n\n\n\nWe will be providing charcuterie boards and boardgames\, but please feel free to bring your own games\, especially if you’d like to share them! \n\n\n\nMaximum Participants: 35 people  \n\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: 3pm on Thurs June 11th. \n\n\n\nAdvanced registration is highly encouraged if you have access needs and food requirements to ensure the sweets don’t have your allergies. However\, we will still be taking registration at the door\, though once we reach capacity limit we may need to turn people away. \n\n\n\nAccessibility Notes: https://kindspace.ca/about/accessibility/
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/charcuterie-board-games-night/
LOCATION:Kind Space\, 400 Cooper St. suite 9001\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Kind Space":MAILTO:carling@kindspace.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20260528T005546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T005625Z
UID:10005092-1781200800-1781208000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Coffee & Crochet
DESCRIPTION:Weekly\, all-ages\, fibre arts meetup open to all skill levels. Bring your knitting\, crochet\, sewing\, quilting\, felting — whatever you’re working on\, and create in community while enjoying a cuppa or a tasty treat. \n\n\n\nThere are ramps on either end of our strip mall’s sidewalk for wheelchairs\, walkers\, and strollers to access the front door. It’s awkward and not perfect\, but it works! Cafe is all one level. washroom has an extra wide door and grab bars to facilitate transfers. All of our furniture is rated for a minimum of 250 lbs with some chairs rated for 500 lbs. The space is well lit with warm-toned overhead lamps. Background music plays at a low volume. Our doors are all manual\, not automated.  \n\n\n\nGluten free\, vegan\, and refined sugar-free options are available for food and drink. \n\n\n\nCafé Bon Vivant is a queer-owned business. The facilitator for Coffee and Crochet is also a member of the queer community. This event is free and open to everyone.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/coffee-crochet/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Café Bon Vivant\, 191 Castor St\, Russell\, Ontario\, K4R 1C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Russell,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Caf%C3%A9 Bon Vivant":MAILTO:cafebonvivant613@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260613T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260613T143000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20250715T173735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T161107Z
UID:10004930-1781343000-1781361000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Out and About Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:OSPN in partnership with The Good Companions is delighted to offer in person programming to our 55+ LGBTQ2+ community.  \n\n\n\nJoin us every second and fourth Saturday of the month for a range of engaging activities\, from educational workshops to social programming\, all designed to foster connection\, support\, and enjoyment. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where everyone can feel comfortable\, respected\, and celebrate.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/out-and-about-saturdays/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert Street
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260613T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260613T143000
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CREATED:20260607T232630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T232642Z
UID:10005235-1781350200-1781361000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Cafe BLKGURL: A blkgurl queer brunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Cafe BLKGURL\, a vibrant and fun queer brunch celebrating community and connection! Experience a welcoming atmosphere at The Grove | Visual Studio | Ottawa where you can enjoy great company and great vibes. \n\n\n\nThis is a closed event for blkgurls belonging to LBGTQIA+ Community
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/cafe-blkgurl-a-blkgurl-queer-brunch/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 18 Louisa St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R6Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Pride,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260613T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260613T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20260603T003606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T003632Z
UID:10005130-1781375400-1781382600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:North Grenville Pride Trivia
DESCRIPTION:Join us for June Trivia Night 2026 🧠🌈 and spend an evening of friendly competition\, laughs\, and community. Your registration helps North Grenville Pride keep creating welcoming spaces where LGBTQ+ folks and allies can connect and feel seen. The theme this month is: Queer Trivia \n\n\n\nCome as you are\, bring a team or sign up solo\, and test your knowledge across a mix of fun categories. Every ticket supports our local programs in visibility\, education\, and community outreach.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/north-grenville-pride-trivia/
LOCATION:Salamanders\, 28 Clothier St E.\, Kemptville\, Ontario\, K0G 1J0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:North Grenville,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="North Grenville Pride":MAILTO:info@ngpride.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260615T113000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20260108T164507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T013242Z
UID:10005165-1781517600-1781523000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Older & Bolder for 2SLBTQ+ Women
DESCRIPTION:Older & Bolder is a monthly drop-in discussion group for older 2SLBTQIA+ women (50+)\, sponsored by Ottawa Senior Pride Network (OSPN). This is an opportunity to connect\, share life experiences and discuss the joys and challenges of this stage of life. It is facilitated by longtime members of OSPN.  \n\n\n\nCoordinators – Susan Holmes\, Holly MacKay\, Georgette Sauvé  \n\n\n\nContact: Older & Bolder email: older.yet.bolder@gmail.com
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/older-bolder-for-2slbtq-women-2/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260615T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20250413T184756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T160622Z
UID:10004923-1781548200-1781553600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:5-Pin Bowling
DESCRIPTION:EVERYONE is welcome (please bring your friends!) to join us for a fun evening of 5-pin bowling at the West Park Lanes bowling alley at 1205 Wellington Street West. We play two games. The cost is $10.00\, including shoe rental. It’s quite informal. You don’t have to join a team\, just show up at West Park Lanes. Please come to the lanes early—at least 15 minutes early.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/5-pin-bowling/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:West Park Lanes\, 1205 Wellington St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y 2Z8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260616T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20260531T201753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T201809Z
UID:10005126-1781629200-1781640000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queerspora
DESCRIPTION:Join MAX\, the AIDS Committee of Ottawa\, and Capital Rainbow Refuge in curating an art collection for National HIV Testing Day.  \n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, June 16\, we’re meeting at the AIDS Committee of Ottawa for an evening of crafting and community. Join us to design your own unique face mask\, expressing what HIV testing means to you. As an art medium\, masking has long represented anonymity\, protection\, and choice. For this upcoming Queerspora session\, we’re using masks to represent our lived experiences.  \n\n\n\nOn National HIV Testing Day (June 27)\, the art will be showcased in the ByWard Market to support public education and stigma reduction efforts.  \n\n\n\nAll materials provided.  \n\n\n\nQueerspora is MAX Ottawa’s monthly social group for queer newcomers.  \n\n\n\nRSVP through the form below to let us know you’re coming!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queerspora-8/
LOCATION:AIDS Committee of Ottawa\, 19 Main St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S1A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Health & Wellness,MAX Programs,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260616T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260616T183000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20260607T210248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T210252Z
UID:10005190-1781631000-1781634600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:TTRPG One-Shot Night
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of comedy\, science fantasy\, and adventure on Tuesday\, June 16th\, 5:30pm at Kind Space where Lukayo will be running a one-shot tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) as the Storyteller (ST). If you’re 18+ years old\, part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community\, and able to travel in-person to Kind Space\, you can register below to be a player at this event. This game is flexible in regards to experience\, and welcomes players that have no prior experience playing in TTRPGs. Note: Players that have not played in a Kind Space game yet will be prioritized. \n\n\n\nSafety Mechanisms:  \n\n\n\nEach registered player will receive a RPG consent form\, that they will need to submit a few days before or at the start of the night so the ST can review people’s REDs (do not put in game) and YELLOWs (please limit this in the game). The ST will also have X-Cards available for folks to use (it’s a card you have that you can put up silently or touch to show the ST that you’re uncomfortable or triggered by the current scene and to move away from it as soon as possible). \n\n\n\nHow Registration Works: \n\n\n\nThe maximum number of players for the evening is 7\, and anyone who registers afterward will be put on a waitlist. If you don’t register by 3pm on Tuesday June 16th\, you will not be allowed in the game– though registration may close earlier if we get a lot of early registration. It’s totally okay if you want to still come and spectate even if you don’t get to play.  \n\n\n\nAbout The Game: \n\n\n\nTitle: SpaceKind \n\n\n\nGenre: Science Fantasy\, Surreal Comedy\, Adventure Astrology \n\n\n\nSystem: Homebrew (Kids On Brooms / Hellenic Astrology)Story: Set in a homebrew world created from Tumblr content about the astral realms and inspired by the show Adventure Time\, you’re an adventurer randomly transported into a place called the Astro. Will you explore to escape\, to have fun\, or for another mysterious agenda?Characters: Your characters will be generated based on your astrology chart\, so if you’re interested in this game\, please be prepared to share your birth location\, birth date\, birth year\, and if possible\, your birth time. \n\n\n\nBackground: \n\n\n\nTTRPGs are collaborative and improvised storytelling that sometimes uses a system of dice rolling and “character sheets”. When using a dice rolling system\, players have a character whose level of skill is signified by numbers. The dice rolling system offers moments of chance where the characters and main storyteller (ST) has to adapt the story based on how high or low the rolls are. The situation becomes challenging when rolling a low number\, while the situation becomes favourable when rolling a high number. \n\n\n\nA “one-shot” game is analogous to a “short film”\, while a “campaign” is analogous to an ongoing “television show”. One-shots are self-contained stories\, sometimes with pre-generated characters\, where the emphasis is on improvisational storytelling and roleplaying\, as opposed to character growth and long-term world-building that you would find in a campaign. \n\n\n\nAccessibility Notes: https://kindspace.ca/about/accessibility/
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ttrpg-one-shot-night/
LOCATION:Kind Space\, 400 Cooper St. suite 9001\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Kind Space":MAILTO:carling@kindspace.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260616T233000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20260416T154311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T154317Z
UID:10004972-1781636400-1781652600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Stitch & Bitch
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a Tuesday evening social? T’s Pub runs a weekly craft social. Bring your craft stuff over with some friends!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/stitch-bitch/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:T’s Pub\, 323 Somerset St W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20260317T155452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T202331Z
UID:10005039-1781690400-1781697600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Rainbow Coffee Club
DESCRIPTION:Rainbow Coffee Club is Expanding! \n\n\n\nThanks to participant feedback\, we’re moving to a bi‑weekly schedule starting in February — meeting on the first and third Wednesday of each month. \n\n\n\n\nOne structured session (guest speaker or skill‑share)\n\n\n\nOne unstructured social drop‑in\n\n\n\n\nCome for connection\, learning\, and community \n\n\n\nContact Sarah at sarah@thegoodcompanions.ca for details.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/rainbow-coffee-club-5/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260617T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260617T183000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20260108T163535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T161250Z
UID:10004934-1781717400-1781721000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Pizza Night at Colonnade
DESCRIPTION:Dinner the third Wednesday of every month at Colonnade Pizza (Metcalfe & Gilmour) 5:30PM. Remember keep our group growing – tell your friends!  \n\n\n\nSo that we can save you a place\, please RSVP to Claude at claude@claudejobin.com or by phone at 613.804.7979.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pizza-night-at-colonnade-2/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:Colonnade Pizza\, 280 Metcalfe St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004140-1781802000-1781809200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Spectrum (YSB)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out\, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality\, identity\, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum\, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa! \n\n\n\nJoin Spectrum on Instagram \n\n\n\nSpectrum meets every Thursday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \n\n\n\nHow to access the program\n\n\n\nWe provide workshops\, discussion groups\, and art collaborations\, as well as counselling services\, peer mentoring\, and primary care resources. \n\n\n\nSpectrum can help with challenges like depression\, anxiety and suicide while also offering practical support to navigate the mental health\, housing and educational systems. \n\n\n\nSpectrum is also a safe space for youth to: \n\n\n\n\nMeet new people\n\n\n\nEngage in workshops and discussions\n\n\n\nAccess services like showers\, laundry\, computers\, telephones\n\n\n\nGet referrals\n\n\n\nAccess trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk\n\n\n\nJust hang out!\n\n\n\n\nActivities include: \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to our space and expectations\n\n\n\nA queer current events discussion\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nAccess to snack during group\, showers\, laundry\, harm reduction supplies\, telephone\, internet\n\n\n\nAccess to crisis counsellors from YSB and/or our in-house counsellor from Centretown Community Health Centre\n\n\n\nA relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!\n\n\n\n\nContact: Kate PoirierEmail: kpoirier@ysb.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum-ysb-2/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20260607T210542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T210548Z
UID:10005191-1781803800-1781814600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Karaoke Night: Jukebox
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke this month is themed around music from the 1950s and 1960s (songs that would have been popular on a jukebox)! However\, you can also absolutely choose other songs outside of the theme if you need. This is an all ages event. Children twelve years of age or younger need to be accompanied by an adult. Minors (ages 13-17) will need to provide an emergency contact.  \n\n\n\nMaximum Participants: 35 people  \n\n\n\nWe’ll be using Youtube karaoke videos on a TV screen or projector screen. In addition\, we have two microphones attached to a separate sound system. You can sing in a group\, be in a duet\, or go solo! When you have your song(s) decided\, you can write them down with your name\, or tell Lukayo\, and you’ll be put on the list. \n\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: 3pm on Thurs June 18th. \n\n\n\nPlease register as we don’t take walk-ins unless you can be vouched for or have attended events before. \n\n\n\nRegistration is needed for security reasons\, access needs\, and food requirements in case we provide snacks for the evening.  \n\n\n\nAccessibility Notes: https://kindspace.ca/about/accessibility/
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/karaoke-night-jukebox/
LOCATION:Kind Space\, 400 Cooper St. suite 9001\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Kind Space":MAILTO:carling@kindspace.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20260528T005546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T005625Z
UID:10005093-1781805600-1781812800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Coffee & Crochet
DESCRIPTION:Weekly\, all-ages\, fibre arts meetup open to all skill levels. Bring your knitting\, crochet\, sewing\, quilting\, felting — whatever you’re working on\, and create in community while enjoying a cuppa or a tasty treat. \n\n\n\nThere are ramps on either end of our strip mall’s sidewalk for wheelchairs\, walkers\, and strollers to access the front door. It’s awkward and not perfect\, but it works! Cafe is all one level. washroom has an extra wide door and grab bars to facilitate transfers. All of our furniture is rated for a minimum of 250 lbs with some chairs rated for 500 lbs. The space is well lit with warm-toned overhead lamps. Background music plays at a low volume. Our doors are all manual\, not automated.  \n\n\n\nGluten free\, vegan\, and refined sugar-free options are available for food and drink. \n\n\n\nCafé Bon Vivant is a queer-owned business. The facilitator for Coffee and Crochet is also a member of the queer community. This event is free and open to everyone.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/coffee-crochet/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Café Bon Vivant\, 191 Castor St\, Russell\, Ontario\, K4R 1C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Russell,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Caf%C3%A9 Bon Vivant":MAILTO:cafebonvivant613@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20260525T162157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T162213Z
UID:10005070-1781960400-1781971200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Be Gay Do Art
DESCRIPTION:This June our team is SO swamped with work\, life and other commitments that we are not able to host an in-person Be Gay Do Art event (while not completely burning ourselves out!). \n\n\n\nBut don’t fret!! We will be hosting a virtual crafting hangout instead!! \n\n\n\nBring any art projects you want to work on\, and join us for crafting\, chatting\, and sharing space! \n\n\n\n🎨🎨🎨 \n\n\n\n📍DM (through the link below) for the Zoom link  \n\n\n\nWe can’t wait to see you all (especially our out of town friends!) 🫂
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/be-gay-do-art-6/
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/be-gay-do-art-6/
CATEGORIES:Art,Social,Virtual event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T220000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20260607T213344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T213401Z
UID:10005196-1781985600-1781992800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:BLUF Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! The members of BLUF Ottawa invite you to our next social Saturday June 20th at @tspub_ottawa stay tuned for more details of our next event! \n\n\n\nMarquez vos calendriers! Les membres de BLUF Ottawa vous invitent à notre prochain samedi social le 20 juin au T’s Pub – restez à l’écoute pour plus de détails sur notre prochain événement.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/bluf-ottawa/
LOCATION:T’s Pub\, 323 Somerset St W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa,Sex positive,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20250413T184756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T160622Z
UID:10004924-1782153000-1782158400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:5-Pin Bowling
DESCRIPTION:EVERYONE is welcome (please bring your friends!) to join us for a fun evening of 5-pin bowling at the West Park Lanes bowling alley at 1205 Wellington Street West. We play two games. The cost is $10.00\, including shoe rental. It’s quite informal. You don’t have to join a team\, just show up at West Park Lanes. Please come to the lanes early—at least 15 minutes early.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/5-pin-bowling/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:West Park Lanes\, 1205 Wellington St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y 2Z8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T233000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20260416T154311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T154317Z
UID:10004973-1782241200-1782257400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Stitch & Bitch
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a Tuesday evening social? T’s Pub runs a weekly craft social. Bring your craft stuff over with some friends!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/stitch-bitch/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:T’s Pub\, 323 Somerset St W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T190000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004141-1782406800-1782414000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Spectrum (YSB)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out\, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality\, identity\, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum\, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa! \n\n\n\nJoin Spectrum on Instagram \n\n\n\nSpectrum meets every Thursday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \n\n\n\nHow to access the program\n\n\n\nWe provide workshops\, discussion groups\, and art collaborations\, as well as counselling services\, peer mentoring\, and primary care resources. \n\n\n\nSpectrum can help with challenges like depression\, anxiety and suicide while also offering practical support to navigate the mental health\, housing and educational systems. \n\n\n\nSpectrum is also a safe space for youth to: \n\n\n\n\nMeet new people\n\n\n\nEngage in workshops and discussions\n\n\n\nAccess services like showers\, laundry\, computers\, telephones\n\n\n\nGet referrals\n\n\n\nAccess trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk\n\n\n\nJust hang out!\n\n\n\n\nActivities include: \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to our space and expectations\n\n\n\nA queer current events discussion\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nAccess to snack during group\, showers\, laundry\, harm reduction supplies\, telephone\, internet\n\n\n\nAccess to crisis counsellors from YSB and/or our in-house counsellor from Centretown Community Health Centre\n\n\n\nA relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!\n\n\n\n\nContact: Kate PoirierEmail: kpoirier@ysb.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum-ysb-2/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T193000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20260607T210904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T210908Z
UID:10005192-1782408600-1782415800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Grow With The Flow: Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a special evening at Kind Space for socializing and talking about plants. This month we’re partnering with Centretown Community Health Centre’s Growing Resistance Garden Club! They have a rooftop community garden that they work on\, and we can take a trip with them to the garden and help them work on it. \n\n\n\nWe’ll be meeting up with the Growing Resistance Garden Club at Kind Space for 5:30pm\, and then as a group we’ll be heading to the rooftop garden at 6pm. If you show up late\, you’ll need to call Kind Space to let you into the garden\, as the building and the garden are automatically locked at 6pm. \n\n\n\nThis is an all ages event. Children twelve years of age or younger need to be accompanied by an adult. Minors (ages 13-17) will need to provide an emergency contact. \n\n\n\nMaximum Participants: 10 people Deadline for Registration: 3pm on Thurs June 25th. \n\n\n\nIf you do not register before the deadline\, you might be turned away at the door. We are no longer taking walk-ins for programs and events. We also cannot take more than 10 people this time because of how small the garden is\, so there’s a chance that registration will close early as soon as we reach 10 people registered.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/grow-with-the-flow-gardening/
LOCATION:Kind Space\, 400 Cooper St. suite 9001\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Kind Space":MAILTO:carling@kindspace.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20251124T165521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T165821Z
UID:10003706-1782410400-1782417600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Trans Library Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:Calling all 2SLGBTQIA+ youth! Are you between the ages of 14-19 and interested in connecting with other Queer youth in your community? Drop into OTL’s Youth Group to make some new friends and learn more about our community. Meetings are casual and drop in\, so you can stay for as long or as little as you would like. Expect a mix of discussion\, low stakes activities\, and free time to chat and connect. We will be meeting on the fourth Thursday of each month\, so if you can’t make this one we hope to see you in the future!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ottawa-trans-library-youth-group-2/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20260528T005546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T005625Z
UID:10005094-1782410400-1782417600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Coffee & Crochet
DESCRIPTION:Weekly\, all-ages\, fibre arts meetup open to all skill levels. Bring your knitting\, crochet\, sewing\, quilting\, felting — whatever you’re working on\, and create in community while enjoying a cuppa or a tasty treat. \n\n\n\nThere are ramps on either end of our strip mall’s sidewalk for wheelchairs\, walkers\, and strollers to access the front door. It’s awkward and not perfect\, but it works! Cafe is all one level. washroom has an extra wide door and grab bars to facilitate transfers. All of our furniture is rated for a minimum of 250 lbs with some chairs rated for 500 lbs. The space is well lit with warm-toned overhead lamps. Background music plays at a low volume. Our doors are all manual\, not automated.  \n\n\n\nGluten free\, vegan\, and refined sugar-free options are available for food and drink. \n\n\n\nCafé Bon Vivant is a queer-owned business. The facilitator for Coffee and Crochet is also a member of the queer community. This event is free and open to everyone.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/coffee-crochet/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Café Bon Vivant\, 191 Castor St\, Russell\, Ontario\, K4R 1C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Russell,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Caf%C3%A9 Bon Vivant":MAILTO:cafebonvivant613@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260627T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260627T143000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20250715T173735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T161107Z
UID:10004931-1782552600-1782570600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Out and About Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:OSPN in partnership with The Good Companions is delighted to offer in person programming to our 55+ LGBTQ2+ community.  \n\n\n\nJoin us every second and fourth Saturday of the month for a range of engaging activities\, from educational workshops to social programming\, all designed to foster connection\, support\, and enjoyment. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where everyone can feel comfortable\, respected\, and celebrate.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/out-and-about-saturdays/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert Street
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20250915T182301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T182307Z
UID:10003489-1782655200-1782666000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Nonbinary Social and Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION:What to expect: Non-binary people and friends hanging out and crafting. We have supplies for making bracelets\, folding origami\, colored beads\, embroidery floss\, and plastic lace. Volunteer coordinators will be wearing name tags and can help answer any questions you might have. \n\n\n\nIf you would like an idea of what the event space looks like\, check out our recent pics in the gallery. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring: You don’t need to bring anything. You are welcome to bring your own crafting materials. Food and drink is welcome\, also.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/nonbinary-social-and-crafternoon/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260629T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20250413T184756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T160622Z
UID:10004925-1782757800-1782763200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:5-Pin Bowling
DESCRIPTION:EVERYONE is welcome (please bring your friends!) to join us for a fun evening of 5-pin bowling at the West Park Lanes bowling alley at 1205 Wellington Street West. We play two games. The cost is $10.00\, including shoe rental. It’s quite informal. You don’t have to join a team\, just show up at West Park Lanes. Please come to the lanes early—at least 15 minutes early.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/5-pin-bowling/2026-06-29/
LOCATION:West Park Lanes\, 1205 Wellington St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y 2Z8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260630T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260630T233000
DTSTAMP:20260608T083846
CREATED:20260416T154311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T154317Z
UID:10004974-1782846000-1782862200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Stitch & Bitch
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a Tuesday evening social? T’s Pub runs a weekly craft social. Bring your craft stuff over with some friends!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/stitch-bitch/2026-06-30/
LOCATION:T’s Pub\, 323 Somerset St W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Social
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