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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T180000
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SUMMARY:Brain and Mental Health Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 3rd at 6 PM at the Glebe Community Centre for the Brain and Mental Health Art Show by @sfn.ottawa\, which is a night of stunning art\, community connection\, and giving back 💛 \n\n\n\nSince 2010\, this event has brought together Ottawa’s science\, mental health\, and art worlds in an inspiring celebration of creativity and cause. This year\, we’re honoured that all proceeds from the art auction\, raffle\, and drinks will support youth in our city through YSB’s work! 🤝 \n\n\n\nCome for the art. Stay for the purpose.🎨
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/brain-and-mental-health-art-show/
LOCATION:Glebe Community Centre\, 175 Third Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 2K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Educational,Family friendly,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250505T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232827
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SUMMARY:Spectrum
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\nSpectrum meets every Monday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \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: Aidan FritzEmail: afritz@ysb.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum/2025-05-05/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Family friendly,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232827
CREATED:20250413T202344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T202354Z
UID:10002442-1746964800-1746968400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Drag Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join Ms. Bianca Allen at Beyond the Pale Brewery for an imaginative experience through stories and drag. This is a free event but registration is required (below).
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/drag-story-time/
LOCATION:Beyond the Pale Brewing Company\, 250 City Centre Ave Bay 106\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Family friendly,Social,Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="Bianca Allen":MAILTO:heelsnheartevents@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232827
CREATED:20250409T154054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T154103Z
UID:10002391-1747069200-1747076400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Spectrum
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\nSpectrum meets every Monday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \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: Aidan FritzEmail: afritz@ysb.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum/2025-05-12/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Family friendly,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232827
CREATED:20250417T191538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T191547Z
UID:10002460-1747418400-1747425600@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 on April 18th between 6pm-8pm 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 third Friday 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/2025-05-16/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232827
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UID:10002392-1747674000-1747681200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Spectrum
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\nSpectrum meets every Monday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \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: Aidan FritzEmail: afritz@ysb.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum/2025-05-19/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Family friendly,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250522T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232827
CREATED:20250514T175525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T175535Z
UID:10002633-1747933200-1747944000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Plant Social
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a special evening at our drop-in for socializing and talking about plants. This month we’ll be talking about fungi (and maybe trying to inoculate some logs with edible mushrooms)! \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: 35 people  \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/ \n\n\n\nDeadline for Registration through the link below: 3pm on Thurs May 22nd. \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.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/plant-social/
LOCATION:Kind Space\, 400 Cooper St. suite 9001\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family friendly,Social,Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="Kind Space":MAILTO:carling@kindspace.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250525T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250525T191500
DTSTAMP:20260517T232827
CREATED:20250519T171022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T171034Z
UID:10002801-1748193300-1748200500@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Trans About Town: Swim Night
DESCRIPTION:🌊Swim Night is BACK! 🌊Grab your goggles and your pals\, Trans About Town: Swim Night is happening every last Sunday of the month! \n\n\n\nThis monthly program is open to trans and gender-diverse children and youth (ages 0-24)\, family and friends are welcome to join in and share the fun! \n\n\n\nProgram Details: \n\n\n\n\nLocation: Jack Purcell Community Centre Pool\n\n\n\nTime: 5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. \n\n\n\nDate: Last Sunday of each month\n\n\n\nCost: $2.77 per person. Children under 2 enter for free.If cost is a concern\, please let us know – we’re happy to help!\n\n\n\n\nBy filling out the registration form\, you’ll reserve your spot and receive a reminder email a few days before the event. Before attending\, please take a moment to review the City of Ottawa’s pool safety regulations. \n\n\n\nPlease Note:The pool we use for Trans About Town Swim Nights is a warm water pool\, meaning the pool (and room) is kept at a warmer temperature than most public pools. We recommend bringing water to stay hydrated\, and to dress accordioning\, especially if you are planning to hang out on the pool deck! \n\n\n\nFor any questions or assistance\, don’t hesitate to reach out at ash@tenoaksproject.org \n\n\n\nWe can’t wait to see you there! \n\n\n\n🔗Register through the link below
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/trans-about-town-swim-night/2025-05-25/
LOCATION:Jack Purcell Community Centre\, 320 Jack Purcell Ln\, Ottawa\, ON\, K2P 2J5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250526T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250526T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232827
CREATED:20250409T154054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T154103Z
UID:10002393-1748278800-1748286000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Spectrum
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\nSpectrum meets every Monday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \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: Aidan FritzEmail: afritz@ysb.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum/2025-05-26/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Family friendly,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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