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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/2025-08-04/
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:20250810T130000
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UID:10003371-1754830800-1754848800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:DJ Basics
DESCRIPTION:🎛️💥 OTTAWA—YOU KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS 💥🎛️ DJ BASICS is back for August and we’re keeping it cute\, curious\, and community-centered 🦋 \n\n\n\nEver seen someone spinnin’ tracks and thought\, “Wait… I could probably do that”? \n\n\n\nNow’s your chance to learn! Come through and get behind the decks in a space where Black & Queer youth are learning\, playing\, and building from the ground up 💽 \n\n\n\nWe’re hosting an intro-level DJ workshop on Sunday\, August 10\, 2025 from 1PM-6PM. This time\, we have a special guest faciliatator DJ Del Pilar (@djdelpilar) holding it down! Co-founder of Homophono\, a queer dance party in Ottawa\, and facilitator of “In the Mix” Community DJ Days. Come through to the The Grove\, located at 18 Louisa St\, Unit 280 \n\n\n\n💻 No laptop? No problem \n\n\n\n🧠 No experience? We got you \n\n\n\n🎧 All gear provided. Just bring your curiosity \n\n\n\n😷 Masks Required!! *this special edition of DJ Basics is masked! \n\n\n\nYour Hosts: \n\n\n\n\nDJ Del Pilar ₊˚⊹\n\n\n\nDJ Celestial\n\n\n\nDJ Nebula\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop covers all things DJ Basics\, including a brief history of the craft\, software & hardware options\, mixing techniques and 1-on-1 support anyone beginning or along in their DJ journey. All levels are welcome and no previous experience is needed. You’ll have plenty of time to practice on the equipment\, which includes multiple DDJ-REV 1s and a DJControl Inpulse 500. Our facilitators will also be sharing some tips and their own personal mixing process with participants! \n\n\n\nLunch is included with vegan and gluten-free options available! \n\n\n\nTickets for this workshop are available by donation (pay what you can)\, with a suggested donation of $25. If cost is a barrier\, please feel free to reach out to us through email info@passthevibes.art – we got you. \n\n\n\nRegistration is limited to 10 participants. Please only register if you can come through! \n\n\n\nPull up solo\, bring a friend\, or meet someone new — see you Sunday\, August 10 ❤️ \n\n\n\nPass the Vibes workshops are open to Black and Black Queer youth! (15-30 years old is our average age\, but all ages are welcome to come by 🙂 \n\n\n\n₊˚⊹☆ \n\n\n\nPlease email info@passthevibes.art for any concerns or special requests \n\n\n\nPass the Vibes was founded in 2019 by a group of friends in Ottawa who identified the need for inclusive and accessible knowledge-sharing spaces for Queer\, Trans\, Black\, Indigenous and People of Colour (QTBIPOC)\, especially for skills such as DJing that are often taught in very male and white-dominated environments. Our collective has since evolved into a safe and playful space of belonging\, experimentation and healing for Black and Black Queer youth (aged 18-30) in Ottawa\, offering resources\, hangout spaces\, connection and knowledge sharing opportunities. Pass the Vibes’ vision is to create experimental\, non-judgmental and Queer/Trans-safe spaces of belonging for Black youth to witness themselves and each other in creative expression. \n\n\n\nWe’d like to extend a big thank you to our funders\, Ontario Triullium Foundation\, for making these events possible! and thank you to our organizational mentor\, DARC – the Digital Arts Resource Centre for their ongoing support.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/dj-basics/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 18 Louisa St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R6Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Live music,Ottawa,Regular programming,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250811T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250811T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174325
CREATED:20250409T154054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T154103Z
UID:10002404-1754931600-1754938800@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/2025-08-11/
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:20250815T180000
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UID:10002463-1755280800-1755288000@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/2025-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174325
CREATED:20250804T192258Z
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UID:10003356-1755349200-1755360000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Clothing Swap
DESCRIPTION:Come on down to get your Pride looks ready! Capital Pride and Big Brothers Big Sisters Ottawa are partnering to host the annual gender-affirming clothing swap and thrift. There will be free clothing and free haircuts available. You’re encouraged to bring clothes you don’t wear anymore to ‘swap’\, but it is not required.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/youth-clothing-swap/
LOCATION:Thrive Select Thrift\, 1547 Merivale Rd.\, Nepean\, Ontario\, K2G 4V3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Pride,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174325
CREATED:20250811T210402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T210409Z
UID:10003378-1755432000-1755446400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Family Picnic
DESCRIPTION:🌈 Hey families! Looking for something fun this Sunday? \n\n\n\nJoin us at Hintonburg Park for our Family Picnic Day — a perfect way to spend a sunny Sunday with your loved ones! ☀️💖 \n\n\n\nEnjoy crafts\, games\, a bouncy castle\, and a tasty barbecue. Good vibes and smiles guaranteed! 🎨🎉🍔 \n\n\n\nWe’ll be there from 12 PM to 4 PM — can’t wait to see you! \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\n🌈 Bonjour à toutes les familles! Vous cherchez quelque chose d’amusant à faire ce dimanche? \n\n\n\nVenez nous rejoindre au parc Hintonburg pour notre pique-nique familial. C’est une façon idéale de passer un dimanche ensoleillé avec vos proches! ☀️💖 \n\n\n\nAu programme : bricolage\, jeux\, château gonflable et délicieux barbecue. Bonne ambiance et sourires garantis! 🎨🎉🍔 \n\n\n\nNous serons là de 12 h à 16 h. Nous avons hâte de vous voir!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/family-picnic-2/
LOCATION:Hintonburg Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,MAX Programs,Ottawa,Pride,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250818T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250818T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174325
CREATED:20250409T154054Z
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UID:10002405-1755536400-1755543600@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/2025-08-18/
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:20250824T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174325
CREATED:20250821T171620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T171632Z
UID:10003410-1756040400-1756054800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:A Queerly Crafty Afternoon - August edition
DESCRIPTION:Bring a craft (sewing\, knitting\, crocheting\, quilting\, embroidery\, etc) and enjoy an afternoon with fellow sewists\, crafters\, and creators! If you think you’ll need a sewing machine or an iron/ironing board\, please let Josephine know in advance and she will try to accommodate (i.e.\, make sure those are available). \n\n\n\nThis is a masked event! Please bring a KN95 or higher mask (we have KN95s if you don’t have one!) \n\n\n\nHave questions about the Grove like parking and how to get in? Check out the FAQs.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/a-queerly-crafty-afternoon-august-edition/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 18 Louisa St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R6Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Family friendly,Ottawa,Pride,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250825T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250825T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174325
CREATED:20250409T154054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T154103Z
UID:10002406-1756141200-1756148400@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/2025-08-25/
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:20250828T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174325
CREATED:20250820T200301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T200309Z
UID:10003403-1756400400-1756411200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Grow With The Flow
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a special evening at our drop-in for socializing and talking about plants. This month we’ll be talking about queer botany! \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\nDeadline for Registration: 3pm on Thurs August 28th. \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. \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/
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/grow-with-the-flow/
LOCATION:Kind Space\, 400 Cooper St. suite 9001\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social,Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="Kind Space":MAILTO:carling@kindspace.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250831T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250831T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174325
CREATED:20250827T234914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T234921Z
UID:10002804-1756657800-1756665000@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-2/
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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