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.
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Social
OSPN: Over the Rainbow Meet & Greet
The Good Companions 670 Albert StreetMonthly meet & greet event for 2SLGBTQ+ folks 50+
Up in Smoke!
SAW 67 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON, CanadaJoin us for a night celebrating all things 420, with Burlesque, Drag, Live music and more.
Bloom QTBIPOC Dance Party
The Grove 18 Louisa St., Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaA night for QTBIPOC joy, music, and movement.
Lez Go: BIRTHDAY BLISS
Queen Street Fare 170 Queen St, Ottawa, ON, CanadaLesbian+ dance party for solo guests and groups celebrating the 3rd birthday of Ottawa's lesbian+ events group: Lez Go!
Basement Burlesque
Swizzles 246 Queen Street,, Ottawa, ON, CanadaJoin us for a night of live burlesque and variety show in Swizzles Basement bar. It's Basement Burlesque!
Get Ready With Me – Queer Prom Accessories
The Grove 18 Louisa St., Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaACCESSORIES! ACCESSORIES! ACCESSORIES! (For queer prom or whenever)
Sunday Afternoon Bear Walk for Gay and Bisexual Men
Ottawa / Gatineau Pathways Ottawa, CanadaA weekly walking group for GBT men
Spectrum
Youth Services Bureau 147 Besserer St, Ottawa, CanadaA weekly queer youth drop-in organized by the Youth Services Bureau.
5-Pin Bowling
West Park Lanes 1205 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaWeekly bowling with the Ottawa Senior Pride Network
OSPN: Oz-Some Noodle Night
The Good Companions 670 Albert StreetWicked-inspired movie night with a pasta buffet dinner for 2SLGBTQ+ folks over 50!
Queer Zine Club
Eyes Open Studio 340 Gladstone Avenue #Unit 302 Ottawa, ON, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaLet's get crafty and creative together at Queer Zine Making - come join us for a fun-filled session of zine making and connections building!
Board Game Night
Ottawa Trans Library 1104 Somerset St. West, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaMeet queers and play games at the very cozy Ottawa Trans Library
Gear Up & Get Out
Ego Space 131 Bank St., Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaA fundraising event to make camping gear more accessible to queer folks.
Stud Country {Achey Breaky Queer Line Dancing}
Overflow Brewery 2477 Kaladar ave., Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaA new monthly event inspired by Stud Country out of LA, featuring a half dance lesson, half (country) dance party vibes.
Friday Night Drag with Shea. D. Ladie & BJ Stoker
The Lookout Bar 41 York Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON, CanadaBJ and Shea bring you amazing live performances at Ottawa's Home for Drag - 41 York St, 2nd floor!
Ass Catchum: The Spy Who Dragged Me
The Other Room 360 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThis Austin Powers themed show will include live performances, live music, DJ Ephemera, comedy and interactive audience games.
OSPN Out and About Saturdays
The Good Companions 670 Albert StreetBiweekly programming for LGBTQ2+ folks 55+ with the Ottawa Senior Pride Network.
Pride Game: Ottawa Charge vs Montreal Victoire
TD Place 1015 Bank St., Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaJoin the OSPN in the TD Stadium stands for a Saturday afternoon women's hockey game
First Anniversary Party & Cake Cutting
Ottawa Trans Library 1104 Somerset St W, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaWho 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!
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.