MAX Ottawa

Super Mario Hoes
2024-10-29 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Toronto) | The Lookout Bar, 41 York Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5S7, Canada
Join us for an incredible night of Super performances from BJ Stroker, Bae Root, Yeti, Minnie Monroe, Caligula, Phionna Kitty, and hosted by Wysteria!Doors at 7pm, showtime at 8pm. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to ensure preferred seating, as some tickets may be standing

Beadwork 101: Make Your Own Beaded Autumnal Brooch Pin
2024-10-30 17:00 - 20:00 | The Grove, 100-78 Hinton Ave. North, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Beginner-Friendly beading workshop led by Kaytlyn Nadjiwon! Intermediate beaders will benefit from new tips, tricks,​ and methods.

The workshop includes:​1) A brief introduction to beadwork as an Indigenous art form (including a discussion about cultural appreciation vs. cultural appropriation)​2) Three hours of guided hands-on experience​3) All necessary materials: design templates, seed beads, felt, beading mat, needles, thread, brooch pin4) Oral & Written “How To Flat-Stitch Bead” directives5) Snacks & non-alcoholic beverages

Open to all folks​ of all genders. You do not have to be Indigenous to participate​.

​Ages 16+ due to small parts and sharp needles​.​

Masks Mandatory​.​

Queer Club -- Halloween Edition
2024-10-31 17:00 - 22:00 | The Grove, 100-78 Hinton Ave. North, Ottawa, Canada
Come dressed up for our special Halloween Edition of Queer Club Friday! We will have games still, and at 7:00pm we will start the movie which is The Mummy!

Costume is “Required” and if you do dress up we will be voting on Best Costume! Winner will get a very spooktacular surprise

Board Game Night
2024-10-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Ottawa Trans Library, 1104 Somerset St. West, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y3C8, Canada
Biweekly board game night. Bringing friends and your own games are encouraged. The Library’s game collection can be found here.

Queer of Halloween
2024-10-31 20:00 - 23:00 | The Lookout Bar, 41 York Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5S7, Canada
Join us for an exciting Halloween night of unforgettable performances, as incredible drag artists compete for the coveted title and a $300 cash prize! Who will be crowned this year’s Head of Horror?Hosted by Vera, each contestant will vie to wow the judges and audience, in an effort to succeed 2023 winner, Lady Justice!Stick around after the show for a Halloween dance party with DJ Roxy Sunset, a $100 cash prize for best audience costume, and spooky drunk specials until late!Performer lineup subject to change. All Lookout programming is 19+.

ACO Food Bank
2024-11-01 13:00 - 17:00 | AIDS Committee of Ottawa, 19 Main St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1S1A9, Canada
ACO clients are welcome to come by to pick up food bank every week. Availability is subject to change, and is on a first come first served basis.

Ottawa Frontrunners Weekly Womens Meet
2024-11-01 18:15 - 19:45 | City Hall (Lisgar St Entrance), 111 Lisgar, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Ottawa Frontrunners (OFR) is a running and walking club for members of the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (2SLGBTQ) community and friends. Located in Ottawa, it is Canada’s national capital chapter of International Frontrunners. We have runners of various ages and skill levels and typically have groups going between 5 and 9 km (3 and 5.59 miles) at various paces. Walkers are also members of the club, consisting usually of runners on the injury list and partners or friends of runners.

Chardonnay & Lingerie
2024-11-01 19:00 - 23:30 | Club Saw, 67 Nicholas St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Welcome to 613RnB, an intimate premier R&B experience, for the grown and sexy!Whether you’re a 90’s baby or simply a fan of timeless tunes, this evening offers a chance to unwind and reconnect with your favourite hits and slow jams. Enter “Chardonnay & Lingerie”, where sensuality meets sophistication. This evening is dedicated to R&B excellence, effortless elegance and taking a chance on romance.While this isn’t a lingerie party, we encourage you to come through on your grown and sexy energy, pour yourself a glass and let the music do the rest! A variety of bottles and other refreshments will be available at the bar throughout the evening.

This event is 19+ with standing room only.

Neon Carnival - Hi Slay Halloween
2024-11-01 22:00 - 2024-11-02 02:00 | The 27 Club, 27 York St, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5S7, Canada
On the Night of November first,when Halloween whispers begin to disperse,allow yourself to engage in tradition,Where the freaks come out to uphold their mission.If what you seek is peace,you’ll for sure be mistaken;for this night showcases none but the forsaken.The sounds of clowns and lions a’ roar,the neon carnival will seldom be bore.

Will you watch the show,hypnotized and entranced?Perhaps with a glimmer in your eye,while they dance?Your ticket is waiting,you’ve been chosen to attend,for the souls who come,often choose their own ends.

So step into my colourful ring,Where shadows dance and sirens sing.Beneath the glow, the oddities creep,Becoming powerful from the impurities you reap,Our freaks of the night in vibrant coin,Attend if you dare, but try not to join.

DOORS 10pmDRAG SETS 11:45 PM + 1 AM

DRAG: Sunshine Glitterchild, Saltina Shaker, Prince Manny Dingo, Vera, Karamilk, Van Goth

Special performances by Minnie Monroe and Stevie Scarlett

MUSICQUEER CUNTY HOUSE SET BY HI SLAY RESIDENT Tanner Castro

GOGO DANCERS: Minnie Monroe, Luis Camplin, and Stevie Scarlett

Boots the Bistro Down
2024-11-02 12:00 - 15:00 | The Vault Bistro, 5539 Manotick Main St., Manotick, Ontario, K4M1A3, Canada
Celebrate the women in your life by attending The Vault Bistro’s first drag lunch on Manotick’s Women’s Day! Experience spectacular performances from Ottawa divas and your hosts for the show Saltina Shaker and Sunshine Glitterchild, who will be joined by Toronto’s gothic showgirl Van Goth and the electrifying Manny Dingo!Whether you’re a drag show veteran or this is your first time, you are guaranteed to have a blast! Be prepared to smile and laugh all afternoon long from Saltina and Sunshine’s crazy antics in between performances, while also enjoying traditional dishes infused with flavour and flair from The Vault (*special menu for the event). Once you’ve purchased your ticket, please make a reservation by calling The Vault Bistro at 613-491-5678.

Bottomless Dine & Drag Dinner
2024-11-02 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!

Saturday Night Drag with Karamilk and Van Goth
2024-11-02 20:30 - 22:30 | The Lookout Bar, 41 York Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5S7, Canada
Van Goth (Toronto) and Karamilk serve you amazing live drag performances at Ottawa’s Home for Drag.

Art House: Metro Jazz
2024-11-02 20:30 - 23:30 | Art House, 555 Somerset St. West, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R5K1, Canada
On the first Saturday of each month, Art House and host Garrett Warner are proud to present Metro Jazz — an evening of contemporary jazz with a rotating featured musician and backing band.

Doors at 8:30pm. Jazz starts 9pm.

Please note that there are a limited number of tickets so if advance tickets sell out, then the event is at capacity.

Online tickets do guarantee a seat. While the music can be heard/experienced clearly in every room of the house, we recommend coming early if you wish to snag a spot where you can see the band.

REFUND POLICY: refunds can only be issued to those who bought tickets online. Please send an email with a screenshot or attachment of your ticket/receipt to events@thearthousecafe.ca no later than 24 hours prior to the event.

IMPORTANT ACCESSIBILITY INFOWe provide gender-neutral washrooms.We are licensed to provide alcohol, but serve a variety of non-alcoholic options.

Saturday Night Drag with Karamilk and Van Goth
2024-11-02 23:30 - 2024-11-03 02:00 | The Lookout Bar, 41 York Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5S7, Canada
Doors open upon conclusion of the prior show, at approx. 11:00pm. This ticket ensures priority entry to the venue up until showtime of 11:30pm. After the show begins, entry is subject to capacity requirements.This performance is in a nightclub format, and does not include seat assignments. The dance floor is open, and customer dancing with a live DJ is invited in between drag sets, as well as after the show until close. Refunds not granted within 48 hours of showtime.

Transgender Parent Day
2024-11-03 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-11-06 00:00 - 23:59 | Ontario

Swim Workout
2024-11-03 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-11-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Montpetit Hall – uOttawa, 125 University Private, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Meet fellow Queer swimmers & get a workout in. Open to members or drop-in registrations.

Sunday Night Tennis
2024-11-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Tennis Centre West Ottawa, 120 Greenview Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, K2B8J8, Canada
Meet members of Gay Lesbian Tennis Ottawa at novice/advanced doubles tennis every Sunday.

Karaoke Night
2024-11-03 20:00 - 23:00 | T’s, 323 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON, 2P 0J8, Canada
Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.

One on One Support
2024-11-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-05 10:00 - 15:00 | AIDS Committee of Ottawa, 19 Main St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1S1A9, Canada
Our Support staff will do all that we can to assist you with any issues, questions, or support needs you have as a person living with HIV. Support staff can provide referrals to other medical professionals and available social supports in the surrounding area.

Support workers can assist you with (but are not limited to) the following

Intake assessments and orientation to the ACO

Counselling for newly diagnosed individuals and those closely affected by HIV

Access to treatment and medication

Referrals to a Doctor or medical professional

Wellness checks

Immigration Support

Housing support and referrals

OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) application/ submission

ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program) application/submission

Mental health counselling

For more information about one-on-one support, or to book an intake appointment please contact one of our support staff.

rametou@aco-cso.ca or (613) 238-5014, ext. 255

asif@aco-cso.ca or (613) 238-5014, ext. 236

kirk@aco-cso.ca or (613) 238-5014, ext. 242

nyota@aco-cso.ca or (613) 238-5014, ext. 253

Sexual Health Clinic
2024-11-04 15:30 - 20:30 | AIDS Committee of Ottawa, 19 Main St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1S1A9, Canada
You do not need to be living with HIV to access the clinic – this clinic is accessible to all by appointment

Full-service PrEP & sexual health clinic

On-site lab tests, vaccines & STI treatment

Free HPV Vaccination For All PrEP Patients

Please call or text (416) 420-1250 to book an appointment

Art House: Open Mic Night
2024-11-04 18:00 - 22:00 | Art House, 555 Somerset St. West, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R5K1, Canada
Weekly open mic night! Open to all artists/genres.

Sign up online. Starts at 6:30pm. Newly added in person sign up window from 6:00-6:30pm for a few spots. Spots reserved during the in-person sign up window take place from 6:30-7:00pm. Spots reserved online take place from 7:00pm onwards.

At this time, our capacity is reduced and online sign-ups (performers) are prioritized. Spectators welcome but may be turned away if we’re full. We apologize for any inconvenience!

*Sign up will open 1 week in advance (ie if it’s 7pm on Monday, then the following Monday’s 7pm slot will open online) Due to the nature of the event if you cannot make it please cancel asap so we can let other folk have a spot at the mic 🎶

Hosted by Phasez. @Phasezmusic

IMPORTANT ACCESSIBILITY INFOAt the moment, we are not wheelchair accessible beyond our patio.We provide gender-neutral washrooms.We are licensed to provide alcohol, but serve a variety of non-alcoholic options.

Ottawa Date Squares: Plus Class
2024-11-04 18:30 - 21:00 | Jack Purcell Community Centre, 320 Jack Purcell Ln, Ottawa, ON, K2P 2J5, Canada
This is for full Mainstream level dancers and recent SSD graduatesWant to join in the fun? Drop in to any of our weekly classes and we’ll be happy to show you a few dance moves so you can get a taste of what square dancing is like.New classes start every few months and we hold periodic free intros where you can try your hand at it with no commitment necessary.We welcome visitors any dance night if you already know the dance program.

Gay Men's Social
2024-11-05 16:00 - 19:00 | AIDS Committee of Ottawa, 19 Main St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1S1A9, Canada
Each social provides a warm meal provided by the ACO for you to enjoy. Socials may include topic discussion or educational presentations and workshops. If you’re looking to meet new friends, enjoy some delicious food and discuss relevant topics, join us!

For more information, contact Joshua at 613-238-5014, ext. 232

Queer Lifting Club
2024-11-05 18:00 - 20:30 | St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 400 Sparks St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1R5A2, Canada
Free drop-in fitness and social club. Signed waivers required to participate.

Ottawa Frontrunners Weekly Meet
2024-11-05 18:30 - 20:00 | City Hall (Lisgar St Entrance), 111 Lisgar, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Swim Workout
2024-11-05 18:45 - 19:45 | YMCA – Argyle, 181 Argyle Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, K2P1B7, Canada
