MAX Ottawa

Karaoke Night
2025-07-17 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-07-13 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Toronto) | T’s, 323 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON, 2P 0J8, Canada
Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.

Gay Men In Recovery
2025-07-17 19:00 - 20:10 | MAX Ottawa, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2H8, Canada
A weekly hybrid narcotics anonymous group for gay men.

To access the Zoom link, click the link below, select Thursday, and scroll down to “Gay Men In Recovery.” To enter the building, ring the intercom doorbell on the left side of the main doors if they are locked and a member will let you in.

Meeting formats and accessibility:

This meeting is closed to non-addicts. You should attend only if you believe that you may have a problem with substance abuse.

This meeting invites participation by all attendees.

This meeting is focused on the needs of gay, lesbian and transgender members of NA.

This meeting is meant to be attended by men only.

This meeting is wheelchair accessible.

Meetings virtually and in person.

OGRC Weekly Run
2025-07-17 19:00 - 20:00 | T’s Pub, 323 Somerset St W, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 0J8, Canada
Join us every Thursday evening for our weekly 5 km run, starting and ending at T’s Pub. We welcome runners of all levels, with multiple pace groups to ensure everyone feels comfortable and supported. Whether you’re looking to push your limits or just enjoy a leisurely jog, there’s a spot for you in our community.
After the run, stick around at T’s Pub to unwind with a cold beer and some great company. It’s the perfect way to cap off a run and connect with fellow gay men. No pressure, just good vibes and good times!
See you at 7:00 PM—let’s hit the pavement together!

Up Yours! A Butt Workshop
2025-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Venus Envy, 329 Catherine St., Ottawa, ON, K1R 5T4, Canada
Butt sex can seem intimidating at first, but the key to great anal play is knowing how everything works down there (and always adding more lube!). This workshop is an intro to anal that focuses on playing safely and feeling good. Pick up practical and fun tips about toys, positions, lube, and how to troubleshoot common issues. Open to all genders & sexualities!

Facilitator: Agnes and RethDate: Thursday, July 17Time: 6:00pm Eastern Daylight TimeLocation: 329 Catherine Street, OttawaDuration: approximately 2 hoursMasks: required for in person attendance

This workshop is a hybrid event: in-person at Venus Envy and online via Zoom. Registration closes 3 hours before the event. Zoom codes will be emailed the day of the workshop once registration closes, please check your spam folder!

Email our workshop coordinator rachele@venusenvy.ca for:

late registration (after 3:00pm EDT the day of the workshop)

questions about the workshop

accessibility information/requests

troubleshooting Zoom

Queers & Beers Cornwall
2025-07-17 17:30 - 20:30 | Rurban Brewing, 412 Cumberland St., Cornwall, Ontario, K6J 5C4, Canada
🍻🎶 Get ready for a fantastic evening! 🌈Join us for Queers & Beers, a highlight of Diversity Cornwall’s 10th Anniversary Pride Celebration!

This is a FREE event and no registration is required – just come as you are!

Enjoy an evening featuring live music by Soulpatch at our favourite brewery! Grab your merch for Pride, sit back and plan your group pics for the festival!

📍 Where: Rurban Brewing (412 Cumberland St, Cornwall, ON)⏰ When: July 17th | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

It’s the perfect opportunity to socialize, enjoy great music, and celebrate Pride with your community!

Ottawa Mystic Market
2025-07-17 17:00 - 22:00 | Next Door Market, 955a Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Next Door at Night Ottawa Mystic Market🗓️ Date & Time: July 17, 5:00–10:00 PM📍 Location: @nextdoorottawa 955a Gladstone aveFeaturing : Live group psychic reading with @tristen.sky

Join us for a magical evening at the @ottawamysticmarket 💜 Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of spiritual exploration and local artisans. Market is free entry from 5 pm-10pm.

Featuring:@outfitzco@highxvintage@life_resurrected@dandylioness.vintage@beardedvulturecreations@nutmegsveganbakes@strega.vintage@treeloretrinkets@sachioka.art@rainandmoonwater@lady.arkenstone.vintage@Tristen.sky@diwata.designs

💜💜💜💜We encourage you to stay and settle in for an unforgettable Live Psychic Reading Show with @tristen.sky at 8 pm🎟️ Price: $35 per person🔗 Tickets: Available at www.tristensky.com

✨ Step into the world of spirit with psychic medium Tristen Sky for a captivating evening of live channeling. Experience the mysteries of the other side as Tristen connects with spirit guides and delivers intuitive messages in real time. While not every guest is guaranteed a personal reading, each will witness the fascinating power of psychic insight.

💜Spaces are limited so get your tickets now! 💜

Pizza Night at Colonnade
2025-07-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Colonnade Pizza, 280 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1R7, Canada
Dinner the third Wednesday of every month at Colonnade Pizza (Metcalfe & Gilmour) 5:30PM. Remember keep our group growing – tell your friends!

So that we can save you a place, please RSVP to Claude at claude@claudejobin.com or by phone at 613.804.7979.

MAX Ottawa: Pop-up Vaccine Clinic
2025-07-16 16:00 - 19:00 | MAX Ottawa, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2H8, Canada
MAX is working with Ottawa Public Health to host two pop-up immunization clinics for mpox. The clinics are open to members of our community who meet the eligibility criteria and who have not had two doses of the vaccine yet.

Vaccines for HPV and Hepatitis A and B will also be available for those who are eligible. More information for these can be found in the Publicly Funded Immunization Schedule for Ontario.

Click the link below to review your eligibility for the vaccines and book an appointment.

Queer Death Salon
2025-07-15 19:00 - 20:30 | https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-death-salon-5/
The dead can leave behind so much stuff, from a few sentimental items, to entire homes stuffed to the brim. What to do with it can be complex and filled with conflicting emotions. This is a space to explore our relationships with the physical objects left behind by the dead, what to keep, what to pass on, what we are having hard feelings about, and what we celebrate.

Queer Death Salon is a community space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people to come together to discuss death, dying and grief. It is a facilitated drop-in discussion space, with the purpose of building connection, skill, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people navigating end of life in our personal lives and in our communities.

Queer Death Salon takes place over Zoom, in English, with Automatic Closed Captioning.

Homo Phono Beats & Boards
2025-07-15 18:30 - 21:30 | The Grove, 18 Louisa St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1R6Y6, Canada
Homo Phono Beats & Boards!

We’re back with our pals at @thegrove613 to bring you something a bit more laid-back. DJ del Pilar will be spinning low decibel Afrohouse/beats, funk & RnB. We’ll provide some games – feel free to bring your own!

Tickets

Tickets are by donation with the following suggestions when deciding on how much to pay.

Regular price to cover costs = $20

Please pay less if you need to, including the option to pay $0.

Community Support Tickets: If you can support this event and community members who need to pay less than $20, please do! People who might be able to pay more would have a regular income that covers you and your families basic needs (housing, food, healthcare, transit, clothes). You may also have extra money to eat out and go on vacation. You might have inherited or recieved other family money and/or you make passive income through investments.

Bar with non-alcoholic drinks inc beer, cocktails, seltzers and more.

Accessing the space: If the outside doors are locked, buzz 2800 to get in. Check the QR code below to see a video on getting to the space!

This is a covid-safer event!N95 or equivalent are required. Some masks will be available for free at the door.

There is a CO2 monitor set up and accessible to check throughout the event. Our last games night didn’t go above 825.

The new Grove space is much bigger than the last one with 2 small windows that open, a central HVAC system, and high ceilings.

We will have at least 3 air purifiers running at max at all times.

18 Louisa does not have easy access to outside so we ask that you enjoy your drinks in the hall outside the main space.

Notes About The Grove

280-18 Louisa is on the 2nd floor of the building with elevator access. There are automatic doors on the outside of the building but the door to the studio is manual.

There are accessible washrooms on the 2nd floor. The (gendered) washrooms are shared with the whole floor but after hours it’s unlikely anyone else will be on site.

The studio is over 800 square feet of open space with an 11 ft ceiling

For seating, we have several options – White folding chairs (max 225lbs /102 kg static) Blue stacking chairs ( max 660lbs / 299.3 kg static) Brown couch (max 700lbs/317.5 kg static) Rustic brown stools (max 264.5lbs/ 120 kg static)

Transgender, Nonbinary & Two-Spirit Panel Discussion
2025-07-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Diversity Cornwall, 167 Pitt St., Cornwall, Ontario, K6J 3P5, Canada
As part of Diversity Cornwall’s 10th Anniversary Pride Celebration, we invite you to our Transgender, Nonbinary & Two-Spirit Panel Discussion.

In a climate where understanding is crucial, this event offers a direct platform for learning and connection. Join diverse speakers as they discuss gender-diversity, lived experiences in 2025, and various related topics.

This panel is an essential opportunity to listen, learn, and strengthen our collective commitment to acceptance and support for our Transgender, Nonbinary, and Two-Spirit community members.

📍 Where: 167 Pitt Street & Virtually⏰ When: Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

We encourage everyone to attend this important discussion. Be sure to register through the link below!

Queerspora
2025-07-15 18:30 - 20:00
With all the parks and greenery, summers in Ottawa are beautiful.

For this month’s programming for queer newcomers, we’re having a picnic at Bronson Park. We’ll enjoy the outdoors, play some games, and get to know each other better.

We’ll have some snacks and games, but please also bring some if you’re able! You might also want to bring a picnic blanket and some sunscreen.

EVENT DETAILS🗓️ Tuesday, July 15⏰ 6:30PM📍 Bronson Park – on the corner of Bronson Ave. and Queen St.

Frontrunners
2025-07-15 18:30 - 20:00
A running and walking club for 2SLGBTQ+ community and friends in the National Capital Region, meeting Tuesday nights, Friday nights, and Saturday mornings (09:00 (spring, summer, fall); 09:30 (winter; from the first Saturday of December to the last Saturday of March)) at 111 Lisgar Street, the rear entrance of City Hall.

Runs are held:

Tuesdays at 6:30 pm, after which we go for coffee (Routes)

Saturdays at 9:00 am (9:30 am from the first Saturday of December to the last Saturday of March inclusive), followed by breakfast (Routes)

Women’s 5km run

Fridays at 5:00 pm

This event is open to all who identify as women, female-identifying, non-binary, and Two-Spirit individuals

For more details, please email wmns@ottawafrontrunners.org

NOTICE: 2025 Gatineau runs — Saturdays, 10 May, 14 June, 12 July, 9 August, 13 September, and 11 October.

Cancellation of runs are rare, only owing to holidays and hazardous weather. When runs are cancelled, we post a notice on the site linked below and send an e-mail to members.

Bike Scavenger Hunt
2025-07-15 18:00 - 20:00
Hey folks! Come on out and join us for our first ever bike scavenger hunt! And bring your friends! This event is ally friendly and kid friendly (as long as kids under 18 are supervised by an adult). We will meet at the Naval Reserve Monument at Dow’s Lake at 6pm.

❓What will this event look like? Teams (Minimum of 3 people, maximum of 7) will be given a series of clues and challenges to do within a 1.5 hour time frame. Each team to finish and get to the mystery end point gets entered to win a prize!

❓What if I don’t have a team? Show up a few minutes early, organizers will try and help you join another team!

❓Is this an intense scavenger hunt? No! It is meant to be a challenge but is meant to be fun, and maybe a little competitive. 1.5 hours maximum to complete. Those who complete all the clues get entered into a draw to win a prize for their team.

As with all QBC events, you must fill out a waiver to participate (link in instagram bio).

5-Pin Bowling
2025-07-14 18:30 - 20:00 | West Park Lanes, 1205 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 2Z8, Canada
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.

Spectrum
2025-07-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Youth Services Bureau, 147 Besserer St, Ottawa, K1N 6A7, Canada
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!

Spectrum meets every Monday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location.

We provide workshops, discussion groups, and art collaborations, as well as counselling services, peer mentoring, and primary care resources.

Spectrum can help with challenges like depression, anxiety and suicide while also offering practical support to navigate the mental health, housing and educational systems.

Spectrum is also a safe space for youth to:

Meet new people

Engage in workshops and discussions

Access services like showers, laundry, computers, telephones

Get referrals

Access trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk

Just hang out!

Activities include:

An introduction to our space and expectations

A queer current events discussion

Activities

Access to snack during group, showers, laundry, harm reduction supplies, telephone, internet

Access to crisis counsellors from YSB and/or our in-house counsellor from Centretown Community Health Centre

A relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!

Contact: Aidan FritzEmail: afritz@ysb.ca

Sunday Afternoon Bear Walk
2025-07-13 14:30 - 15:40 | Ottawa / Gatineau Pathways, Ottawa, Canada
Join other gay and bisexual men (including gay and bi transmen) for a one hour walk every Sunday at 2:30pm. Locations vary each week and are posted to the website through the link below.

Think On The Fling - Burlesque Improv
2025-07-13 13:30 - 14:30 | Rouge Studio of Dance, 340 MacLaren St., Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 0M6, Canada
Ever wonder how to think on the fly during an act? The key is letting loose, leaning into character and crowd interaction!! Those are just some of the key skills that help you elevate your burlesque in the moment. Join Miss Patience Plush as they take you through an 8 week skill building class to help you create dynamic, creative and engaging acts. No previous experience required.

Hott Stuff
2025-07-12 22:00 - 2025-07-13 02:00 | Berlin Nightclub, 56 Byward Market Sq, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 7A2, Canada
Get ready, Ottawa — the Byward Market is heating up.

Once every quarter, the capital’s historic district plays host to HOTT STUFF, a high-energy EDM night where beats, lights, and vibes collide. Montreal’s top DJ Diskommander teams up with Ottawa’s own JC Simon to deliver a dance floor experience that’s anything but ordinary.

Held at Berlin, HOTT STUFF serves up an unforgettable mix of progressive, melodic, tech, and pop house.

Both DJs bring their signature sound to the decks, fusing styles and passion in a celebration of music and community. This is more than just a party — it’s a bold new space for Ottawa’s 2SLGBTQ+ scene to connect, move, and thrive.

Every edition of HOTT STUFF is a fresh journey. If you’re into EDM and love a dance floor that lives, this is your night.

Pride Gala
2025-07-12 19:30 - 23:00 | Shooters Pub & Nightclub, 830 Second St. W, Ottawa, Cornwall, K6J 1H7, Canada
Celebrate a decade of Pride with Diversity Cornwall at our 10th Anniversary Pride Gala at Shooters Pub & Nightclub!

Hosted by Tanya King, (Miss Gananoque Pride Alliance 2023, Miss Thousand Islands Pride 2021, Miss Brockville Pride 2019, and the former Swizzles House Queen), including performances from Misty Mac, Hunter Down, Lulu Belle, Dulce and Miss Capital Pride 2019 Adrianna Exposee.

Sunset Social
2025-07-12 19:30 - 22:30 | SAW, 67 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON, K1N 7B9, Canada
Sunset Social 🌅— Your Summer Courtyard Gathering

Hosted by Coloroom Collective

Join us on Saturday, July 12th, for Sunset Social, a vibrant summer event held outdoors in the courtyard of Club SAW. Running from 7:30 to 10:30 PM (doors at 7:00), this gathering brings together community, music, and good energy in a space made to feel warm, joyful, and welcoming.

With music by Jayel, DJ Lani, and DJ Rhoze, you can expect a carefully curated vibe — whether you’re catching a dance or vibing with friends by the bar. A selection of local vendors will also be popping up with special offerings, so come ready to browse, sip, dance, and connect.

Sunset Social is a 19+ event and will take place in a fully accessible venue with gender-neutral washrooms available onsite. In the event of rain, programming will continue indoors.All are welcome. Come as you are — and if you can, bring someone along. See you there!

No refunds, unless the date of the event is changed or cancelled*

Please note that photos and videos will be taken during the event for marketing purposes. By purchasing a ticket, you consent to the use of these media materials for promotional activities.

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This event is hosted by Coloroom Collective — a community-rooted initiative centering Queer and BIPOC voices through intentional, joy-filled events & gatherings. We host moments of presence and celebration — created with care, tenderness, and play.

Bottomless Dine & Drag Dinner
2025-07-12 19:00 - 22:00 | The Vanitea Room, 551 Somerset St West, Ottawa, ON, K1R 5J9, Canada
Every week, on Saturday night, Vanitea is the destination for the no. 1 voted drag dinner, presented by beloved house host Devona Coe and a rotating calendar of featured local and visiting drag queens.Delivering their struts, gag-worthy performances & all-over sass for your Saturday night pleasure, + a fabulous 3 course tower (with meal included) and bottomless drinks!

IndigiQueer Kinship Group
2025-07-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Kind Space, 400 Cooper St. suite 9001, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2N1, Canada
Welcome! This is a new group created for the Indigenous, Two-Spirit, Queer community here in Ottawa. This is a super exciting opportunity and we hope many of you are able to join our group! For the first meeting, we will be doing introductions, talking about the nature of the group, and do some painting and drawing while chatting! We will also have some snacks and drinks.

If you have any questions please reach out at sabrina@kindspace.ca

Group Description:

IndigiQueer Kinship Group is a peer support and social group for Two-Spirit and Queer Indigenous folk. Our group’s goal is to create a safe, welcoming and culturally inclusive environment where you can meet others who share similar backgrounds and experiences. We understand the importance of having spaces where Indigenous culture is celebrated, valued and respected. If you want to make new friends, find support from peers, or if you want to come and chill, our group offers a space where you can be yourself without judgment!

The IndigiQueer Kinship Group will run from 1-3 pm on the second Saturday of every month (with the exception of the first meeting).

Notes for Participants:

This group is open to anyone who identifies as 2SLGBTQIA+ and self-identifies as First Nation, Inuit, or Métis, we want this space to be available for people with varying lived experiences. While we are open to those reclaiming or navigating their culture, we will not tolerate any intentional false claims of Indigenous identity or pretendians. While we will not police identities at the IndigiQueer, we expect you to come in good faith, or you may be asked to leave.We are also open to participants inviting a non-indigenous family member, partner, spouse or kids, as long as they honour what the space is intended for.

This is a social and peer support group in a community center environment. This means no professional mental health, psychology, or therapy support is available during the group. As we are all going to be Indigenous and queer folk, we recognize the many historical and current traumas that our communities have gone through.We also know that we cannot talk about our successes without acknowledging our pain and oppression. However, we will ask that you try to refrain from bringing up any personal traumatic experiences during group discussions. When separate from the entire group, talking amongst yourselves, you will be able to discuss whatever you would like at your own discretion. This rule is to ensure that we do not re-trigger or cause secondary trauma to anyone participating in the group discussions. Talking about what we have gone through is so important, but this is a space to relax, and just be.

Note for Parents:

This group will allow you to bring your children if you do not have childcare options available. It is important to note that we will not be responsible for the entertainment or care for your children. We have toys and games available for them to use, however it is your responsibility to watch them. If you are bringing your children, please make sure to fill out this form again for them so we know how many people are attending.

Accessibility:

If you have any access needs please let us know!

Accessibility information can be found here: https://kindspace.ca/about/accessibility/

Activities:

We will have different activities each time we meet. It will most likely be crafts or games. But if you have any ideas of things or crafts you want to see included, please do not hesitate to let us know!

Bio of Facilitators:

Hello! My name is Sabrina, and I am 21 years old. I am an urban Inuk who has lived in Ottawa my entire life. When I was 4 years old I was adopted with my older sister into a primarily white family, which has resulted in our disconnection from the Inuit language, culture and community. In the past 5 years, I have been slowly reconnecting with my culture and with the Indigenous people in the community. I live with FASD, ADHD and anxiety. I love reading, cooking and baking. I am a Carleton University student currently in my third year of the Bachelor’s of Social Work program, with minors in Indigenous Studies, and Criminology and Criminal Justice. With this group, I hope to make new friends, connections and learn more about my Inuit culture, as well as other Indigenous cultures. I look forward to meeting you all, and hope to have lots of fun in this group!!

Drag Community Potluck and Swap
2025-07-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Frank Ryan Park, 950 Alpine Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5R9, Canada
Want to hang out with drag folks outside of a show setting? Got some stuff that doesn’t fit you or your style anymore? Want to share some food and laughs? Come hang out with us in Frank Ryan Park on the 12th, starting at noon!

Please bring something to share, but it doesn’t have to be complicated — the only rule is no heating required, and ingredients available/listed. Also bring sunscreen/bug spray, and either a charging bank or fully charged phones!

ACCESSIBILITY INFO: The park has no steps but there is a gate at the front blocking the path – I’ll be calling the city to see about getting the keys and will update if I’m successful but sadly can make no promises. The same is true of the washrooms which are locked, but there are restaurants at the end of the street with public bathrooms. There is a gazebo with seating.

Polyam Ottawa TNG: Park Meetup
2025-07-12 12:00 - 16:00 | Confederation Park, Elgin St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5J2, Canada
July meetup happening the 12th! We’ll be back in Confederation Park for a casual picnic and park hang. A short walk from the Rideau LRT station and parking available right across the street at city hall. This is absolutely free and open to any non-monogamous, polyamorous, and poly-curious folks ages 18-35. Come get some sunshine and make some new friends ☀️☀️☀️

Wench Faire
2025-07-12 11:00 - 17:00 | Parkdale Market, 366 Parkdale Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 1G8, Canada
🔔Hear ye, hear ye!🔔The Hot Wench Market returneth once more, and we are most delighted to proclaim the (unofficial) roster of merchants and merrymakers who shall grace the grounds of the upcoming Wench Faire ~ a merrie gathering of renaissance-inspired revelry and witchy market wares ~ happening at the Parkdale Public Market this 12th day of July! Prepare thyselves for a day of mirth, music, and local marvels aplenty!

FEATURING: 📜

🤺LARP demos by @felfrost@felfrost.amtgard

🎶Whimsical classical guitar by @cedhol00 (artist “Though I Wander” on spotify!!)

🍻Mead & refreshments by @thirst.responder

🧁Tasty treats by @sweetsbynatalya

🧥Vintage clothing & more by:@girly_2_grunge@highxvintage@outfitzco@latenightvintageco@strega.vintage

⛓️Unique wearables & accessories by:@bawdybagleatherworks@jy.ekrj@faithlessforge@kosmick.kreationz@ladyluxdesign@noblemouseleatherworks@ohowa_beadwork@sage_n_steel@shadedcanada@toothwurld@whitecatjewelry

🖌️Original art products by:@alinebee.art@capricorpse@forestfaefolkart@insertgirlname@luckandlavenderstudio@mushiiroome.creations@tazandjason

🕯️Fibre art, candles, & decor by:@galacticcherrydesign@imperfectwhimsy@jandlesxo@kokumoon@new_leaf_crafting

🏺Vintage trinkets & oddities by:@chinaandcleo@vintagefab_babe

🔮Crystals & tarot readings by:@askjojovibes@ottawaminerals

Let the wenchery commence!🧙

Beach Skills & Drills: Reception/Side Out
2025-07-12 10:00 - 12:00 | RA Centre Beach Courts, 2451 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 7X7, Canada
Ready to take your beach volleyball skills to the next level? Join us for our Beach Skills and Drills Program led by James Battiston, former professional volleyball player and member of the Canadian Beach National Team. James has coached for several years with the Mavericks Volleyball Club as well as 15+ years at Madawaska Volleyball Camp.

Whether you’re new to beach volleyball or a seasoned player, we have something for you! Join us at the RA Centre on Saturday mornings where James will bring his expert guidance to teach you fundamentals or take you to the next level with specific skills.

For this session, we will focus on serve receive to attack. This will include working on passing/setting and attack strategies in a 2-on-2 setting. Game situation drills will provide opportunities to practice the transition from reception to attack and allow for live feedback. For this session, participants are expected to have basic ball control (being able to forearm or hand pass a ball to a target) to allow for meaningful rallies.

The Soul Garden
2025-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Major’s Hill Park, Mackenzie Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 1G8, Canada
Soul Garden is a weekly outdoor space to connect—intentionally, gently, and freely.✶ Bring your favorite strain, a mat or blanket, your journal, and your energy.✶ We spark up, set intentions, and move in our own flow.This isn’t a class. It’s a space to stretch and tune into your body, your breath, and your spirit.✶ For QTBIPOC folk 🌿✶ Come as you are. Let the garden hold you. (19+ event)

Out and About Saturdays
2025-07-12 09:30 - 14:30 | The Good Companions, 670 Albert Street
OSPN in partnership with The Good Companions is delighted to offer in person programming to our 55+ LGBTQ2+ community.

Join 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.
