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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250910T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250914T235959
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
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UID:10003460-1757462400-1757894399@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:CityFolk Festival
DESCRIPTION:Here are some of this year’s queer artists performing at the festival: \n\n\n\nTafari Anthony \n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 10 – 6:00PM on the TD Stage \n\n\n\nMelissa Etheridge and the Indigo Girls \n\n\n\nThursday\, September 11 – 9:00PM on the TD Stage \n\n\n\nHurray for the Riff Raff \n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 13 – 7:45PM on the Fasken Stage
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/cityfolk-festival/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Live music,Market or festival,Nightlife,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250128T212143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T212151Z
UID:10001648-1757617200-1757620800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:OGRC Weekly Run
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAfter 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! \nSee you at 7:00 PM—let’s hit the pavement together!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ogrc-weekly-run/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:T’s Pub\, 323 Somerset St W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250911T201000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250602T193247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T193339Z
UID:10002864-1757617200-1757621400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Gay Men In Recovery
DESCRIPTION:A weekly hybrid narcotics anonymous group for gay men.  \n\n\n\nTo 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. \n\n\n\nMeeting formats and accessibility: \n\n\n\n\nThis meeting is closed to non-addicts. You should attend only if you believe that you may have a problem with substance abuse.\n\n\n\nThis meeting invites participation by all attendees.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is focused on the needs of gay\, lesbian and transgender members of NA.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is meant to be attended by men only.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is wheelchair accessible.\n\n\n\nMeetings virtually and in person.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gay-men-in-recovery/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250911T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250911T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20241029T210043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T152947Z
UID:10000545-1757620800-1757631600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/karaoke-night/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:T’s\, 323 Somerset Street West\, Ottawa\, ON\, 2P 0J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live music,Nightlife,Regular programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250912T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250514T185644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T185658Z
UID:10002743-1757696400-1757703600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Frontrunners - Women's Run
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nRuns are held: \n\n\n\n\nTuesdays at 6:30 pm\, after which we go for coffee (Routes)\n\n\n\nSaturdays at 9:00 am (9:30 am from the first Saturday of December to the last Saturday of March inclusive)\, followed by breakfast  (Routes)\n\n\n\n\nWomen’s 5km run \n\n\n\n\nFridays at 5:00 pm\n\n\n\nThis event is open to all who identify as women\, female-identifying\, non-binary\, and Two-Spirit individuals\n\n\n\nFor more details\, please email wmns@ottawafrontrunners.org \n\n\n\n\nNOTICE: 2025 Gatineau runs — Saturdays\, 10 May\, 14 June\, 12 July\, 9 August\, 13 September\, and 11 October. \n\n\n\nCancellation 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.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/frontrunners-womens-run/2025-09-12/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250902T153740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T153746Z
UID:10003429-1757703600-1757714400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Meet Cute (2SLGTBQIA* Speed Dating and Social) - IBPOC edition
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Meet Cute – Queer Trans and Non-Binary Speed Social (for friending or dating)! \n\n\n\nThis event is only open to folks who have lived experience of racism\, including Indigenous\, Black\, and persons of colour. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a fun and exciting in-person event where you can meet new people aged 18 and above in a COVID-conscious space. Whether you’re looking for friendship or romance\, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with others in the 2sLGBTQia+ community. So mark your calendars and get ready for a night of laughter\, conversation\, and maybe even a little bit of flirting. Don’t forget to bring your mask! We can’t wait to see you there! \n\n\n\nThis is a low/no scent\, masked\, and sober event! \n\n\n\n2 air filters will be on\, with central Air Conditioning. Beverages and snacks for sale\, to be consumed in the hallway. \n\n\n\nEtiquette: \n\n\n\n\nDon’t assume someone’s gender identity\, or ethnicity\n\n\n\nDon’t assume someone’s interest\n\n\n\nAsk for consent before touching\, even if it’s just a handshake\n\n\n\nDon’t be homophobic or transphobic\n\n\n\nDon’t be racist or ableist\n\n\n\nOffer your own contact info instead of asking for someone’s contact information\n\n\n\nDon’t assume someone’s age (do ask!)\n\n\n\n\nIf someone is being inappropriate or unsafe\, please let Adrienne or Hingman know immediately and we will have a conversation and determine next steps.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/meet-cute-2slgtbqia-speed-dating-and-social-ibpoc-edition/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 18 Louisa St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R6Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250514T190044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T190052Z
UID:10002773-1757754000-1757763000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Frontrunners
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nRuns are held: \n\n\n\n\nTuesdays at 6:30 pm\, after which we go for coffee (Routes)\n\n\n\nSaturdays at 9:00 am (9:30 am from the first Saturday of December to the last Saturday of March inclusive)\, followed by breakfast  (Routes)\n\n\n\n\nWomen’s 5km run \n\n\n\n\nFridays at 5:00 pm\n\n\n\nThis event is open to all who identify as women\, female-identifying\, non-binary\, and Two-Spirit individuals\n\n\n\nFor more details\, please email wmns@ottawafrontrunners.org \n\n\n\n\nNOTICE: 2025 Gatineau runs — Saturdays\, 10 May\, 14 June\, 12 July\, 9 August\, 13 September\, and 11 October. \n\n\n\nCancellation 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.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/frontrunners-2/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250715T173735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T201707Z
UID:10004721-1757755800-1757773800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Out and About Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:OSPN in partnership with The Good Companions is delighted to offer in person programming to our 55+ LGBTQ2+ community.  \n\n\n\nJoin 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.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/out-and-about-saturdays/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert Street
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20241029T205445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T153226Z
UID:10000240-1757790000-1757800800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Bottomless Dine & Drag Dinner
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/bottomless-dine-drag-dinner/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:The Vanitea Room\, 551 Somerset St West\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1R 5J9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250902T154339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T154344Z
UID:10003430-1757854800-1757865600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:A Queerly Crafty Afternoon
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-4/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 18 Louisa St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R6Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250914T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250914T154000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250520T180217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T160051Z
UID:10003294-1757860200-1757864400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Afternoon Bear Walk
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/sunday-afternoon-bear-walk-for-gay-and-bisexual-men-2/2025-09-14/
LOCATION:Ottawa / Gatineau Pathways\, Ottawa\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunday Afternoon Bear Walk":MAILTO:alex@sundayafternoonbearwalk.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250914T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250914T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20241029T210043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T152947Z
UID:10000546-1757880000-1757890800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/karaoke-night/2025-09-14/
LOCATION:T’s\, 323 Somerset Street West\, Ottawa\, ON\, 2P 0J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live music,Nightlife,Regular programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250915T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250413T184756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T163238Z
UID:10003267-1757961000-1757966400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:5-Pin Bowling
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/5-pin-bowling/2025-09-15/
LOCATION:West Park Lanes\, 1205 Wellington St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y 2Z8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250916T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250514T184617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T184641Z
UID:10002654-1758047400-1758052800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Frontrunners
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nRuns are held: \n\n\n\n\nTuesdays at 6:30 pm\, after which we go for coffee (Routes)\n\n\n\nSaturdays at 9:00 am (9:30 am from the first Saturday of December to the last Saturday of March inclusive)\, followed by breakfast  (Routes)\n\n\n\n\nWomen’s 5km run \n\n\n\n\nFridays at 5:00 pm\n\n\n\nThis event is open to all who identify as women\, female-identifying\, non-binary\, and Two-Spirit individuals\n\n\n\nFor more details\, please email wmns@ottawafrontrunners.org \n\n\n\n\nNOTICE: 2025 Gatineau runs — Saturdays\, 10 May\, 14 June\, 12 July\, 9 August\, 13 September\, and 11 October. \n\n\n\nCancellation 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.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/frontrunners/2025-09-16/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250916T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250916T233000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250911T004650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T004658Z
UID:10003455-1758052800-1758065400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:A Rip Em Birthday Show
DESCRIPTION:YOU’RE INVITED! 🤡🎈 \n\n\n\nThe clown is taking another trip around the sun and that is something to be celebrated! Join host Rip Em for a birthday drag-show extravaganza along side a star-studded cast featuring BJ Stroker\, Mx. Tique\, Caligula\, Eden Moore and Eh!va Fracture ✨ \n\n\n\n$5 raffle tickets will be available with all proceeds going to the Ottawa Trans Library!Raffle prizes provided by some amazing local sponsors! (multiple prizes will be up for grabs) 💖🛍️ \n\n\n\nThis is Rip Em’s official birthday party. Everyone is invited. Community is the best gift of all! 🎉
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/a-rip-em-birthday-show/
LOCATION:The Lookout Bar\, 41 York Street\, 2nd Floor\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250603T190344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T161833Z
UID:10003450-1758130200-1758135600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Pizza Night at Colonnade
DESCRIPTION:Dinner the third Wednesday of every month at Colonnade Pizza (Metcalfe & Gilmour) 5:30PM. Remember keep our group growing – tell your friends!  \n\n\n\nSo that we can save you a place\, please RSVP to Claude at claude@claudejobin.com or by phone at 613.804.7979.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pizza-night-at-colonnade/2025-09-17/
LOCATION:Colonnade Pizza\, 280 Metcalfe St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250911T005159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T005230Z
UID:10003456-1758132000-1758139200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Movement & Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of movement and meditation. Gentle chair yoga practice with slow movement\, stretches\, and breath work. Then crystal singing bowl meditation\, song and sound healing. This evening is suitable for all ages and experience levels. \n\n\n\n(You are welcome to bring a yoga mat\, a blanket and socks if you wish to lie down for the meditation.) \n\n\n\nClass facilitated by:Yoga – Kareena Butler\, Anishinaabe\, Algonquin’s of Pikwakanagan First Nation \n\n\n\nMeditation – Elaine Kicknosway\, Swampy Cree\, Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation \n\n\n\nHosted by Beandigen Cafe\, Anishinaabe owned and operated cafe\, on unceded Algonquin Territory \n\n\n\nDM or email beandigen@gmail.com to confirm your spot.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/movement-meditation/
LOCATION:Beandigen Cafe\, 106-900 Exhibition Way\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 5J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250915T180731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T180741Z
UID:10003477-1758132000-1758142800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Stim Toy Creation
DESCRIPTION:Are you 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️+?Are you creative? \n\n\n\nThen join us to Be Gay & Do Art! \n\n\n\nThis month\, in honor of International Day of the Stim\, Be Gay Do Art\, is excited to collaborate with @anlfottawa to make DIY Stim Toys! \n\n\n\nBGDA is an all ages drop-in program\, so feel free to come and go as needed! \n\n\n\n🎨🎨🎨 \n\n\n\n📅 Wednesday\, September 17th⏰️ 6:00 – 9:00 PM📍Kind Space (400 Cooper St.) \n\n\n\n🎉🎉🎉 \n\n\n\nAlongside the materials for the DIY Stim Toys\, we will have other donated art supplies for folks to use\, including collage supplies\, jewelry making\, painting\, and more! \n\n\n\nWe also encourage folks to bring extra supplies they’d be willing to share (or donate) for those who might want to learn a new art form or try out a new medium! \n\n\n\n♿️♿️♿️ \n\n\n\nWheelie Productions is committed to accessibility & disability justice. If you require any extra support to attend this event\, please reach out. \n\n\n\nAs part of this commitment\, we will be requiring masks for those attending. We ask that all attendees wear a high-quality mask/respirator (KN95 or better) to increase the safety of our space. We will have extra KN95 & N95 masks available for anyone who needs one! \n\n\n\nTo maintain a masked space\, we will have a separate room with extra air purifiers for those who are eating/drinking (thus having to remove their masks!). \n\n\n\nMore Access Notes: \n\n\n\n☆ Kind Space has extra air purification throughout the space.☆ Kind Space is wheelchair accessible\, with an elevator to access the space and automatic doors!☆ There are both gendered\, stalled washrooms and accessible non-gendered washrooms.☆ Accessible by public transit (#11\, #6 & #7) with paid on street parking (subject to availability!)☆ Low/no-scent space☆ Quiet space available
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/stim-toy-creation/
LOCATION:Kind Space\, 400 Cooper St. suite 9001\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250911T010033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T010043Z
UID:10003457-1758216600-1758220200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:QCL Book Club
DESCRIPTION:QCL is starting a book club! If you’d like to join\, send an email to qclbookclub@gmail.com! Walk-ins are welcome if the space allows. We’ll be meeting at the Perth Library in the first floor common room.  \n\n\n\n2025 Schedule and Reading List \n\n\n\nSeptember 18: Under the Udala Trees by Chinelo Okparanta \n\n\n\nOctober 16: First Time for Everything by Henry Fry \n\n\n\nNovember 13: Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/qcl-book-club/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:Perth & District Union Public Library\, 30 Herriott St.\, Perth\, Ontario\, K7H 1T2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lanark,Regular programming,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Connection Lanark":MAILTO:qclanark@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250915T165520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T165529Z
UID:10003470-1758218400-1758227400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Writer's Circle
DESCRIPTION:Gather with fellow queer writers to chat through your work!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-writers-circle/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Lutheran Church\, 400 Sparks St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R5A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250902T170123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T170128Z
UID:10003435-1758220200-1758231000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Consent: Beyond the Basics
DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores some of the complexities of consent and works to expand your understanding of consent beyond the basics of “no means no\,” and enthusiastic YESes. \n\n\n\nIt is designed for those who are looking to build a more nuanced and in depth practice of consent\, negotiation\, as well as provide tools for navigating common challenges like power dynamics\, histories of trauma\, reading body language\, and coping with miscommunications and consent violations. The workshop will primarily be lecture based\, with space for audience participation and questions throughout. \n\n\n\nContent: \n\n\n\n\nNuances of negotiation\n\n\n\nSpectrum of enthusiasm\n\n\n\nBody language cues\n\n\n\nWheel of Consent\n\n\n\nNavigating power dynamics\n\n\n\nInfluence of past trauma\n\n\n\nCoping with miscommunication\, consent violations\, and regret\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop does not require a membership. \n\n\n\nTickets are sold per person. Tickets are available on a sliding scale to promote inclusivity and accessibility. Please choose the ticket price that makes this event accessible to you. All ticket types provide the same access to the event. \n\n\n\nDoors will open 15 minutes before the start of the class. \n\n\n\nMiss Red is a queer Dominatrix\, and kink educator based in Montréal. She has been working as a kink provider since 2021 and began offering kink and consent workshops in 2024.  She enjoys indulging in the art of negotiation and co-creating ritualistic scenes and kinky dynamics that facilitate growth and change through somatic experiences. Miss Red delights in nerding out about communication and having long conversations that deepen mutual understandings of the self\, desire\, and relationships. 
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/consent-beyond-the-basics/
LOCATION:Probe Ottawa\, 41 York St 3rd & 4th floor\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Ottawa,Sex positive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250128T212143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T212151Z
UID:10001649-1758222000-1758225600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:OGRC Weekly Run
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAfter 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! \nSee you at 7:00 PM—let’s hit the pavement together!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ogrc-weekly-run/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:T’s Pub\, 323 Somerset St W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T201000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250602T193247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T193339Z
UID:10002865-1758222000-1758226200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Gay Men In Recovery
DESCRIPTION:A weekly hybrid narcotics anonymous group for gay men.  \n\n\n\nTo 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. \n\n\n\nMeeting formats and accessibility: \n\n\n\n\nThis meeting is closed to non-addicts. You should attend only if you believe that you may have a problem with substance abuse.\n\n\n\nThis meeting invites participation by all attendees.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is focused on the needs of gay\, lesbian and transgender members of NA.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is meant to be attended by men only.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is wheelchair accessible.\n\n\n\nMeetings virtually and in person.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gay-men-in-recovery/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20241029T210043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T152947Z
UID:10000547-1758225600-1758236400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/karaoke-night/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:T’s\, 323 Somerset Street West\, Ottawa\, ON\, 2P 0J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live music,Nightlife,Regular programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T233000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250911T015835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T015849Z
UID:10003461-1758225600-1758238200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Beetlejuice Night
DESCRIPTION:🪲 It’s showtime! 🪲  \n\n\n\nThe 6th edition of Puthie Cinema is back from the dead with a deadish and campy twist on the cult classic Beetlejuice! Right in time for SPOOKY season! 🪲👻 \n\n\n\nThe juice is loose and so is this CAST:  \n\n\n\n🪲 Edith Puthie (obviously 🫦)  \n\n\n\n🪲 Portia Zumzum (Miss Cap Pride 2025)  \n\n\n\n🪲 Mx.Tique  \n\n\n\n🪲 Blazy Susan  \n\n\n\n🪲 Vex Scandal  \n\n\n\n🪲 Karma K  \n\n\n\nMARK YOUR CALENDARS:  \n\n\n\n📅 Thursday\, September 18  \n\n\n\n🕗 8PM  \n\n\n\n📍Lookout | 41 York Street  \n\n\n\n🎟️ 19+ | $7 at the door or through the link below.  \n\n\n\nPLUS: You can get a chance to win a Mayfair Theatre gift card! Cmon PRIZE.  \n\n\n\n🫦 So say our names 3 times and get your butts to the Lookout. Dressing up is HIGHLY encouraged! This one’s gonna be strange and unusual.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/beetlejuice-night/
LOCATION:The Lookout Bar\, 41 York Street\, 2nd Floor\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250919T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250514T185644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T185658Z
UID:10002744-1758301200-1758308400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Frontrunners - Women's Run
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nRuns are held: \n\n\n\n\nTuesdays at 6:30 pm\, after which we go for coffee (Routes)\n\n\n\nSaturdays at 9:00 am (9:30 am from the first Saturday of December to the last Saturday of March inclusive)\, followed by breakfast  (Routes)\n\n\n\n\nWomen’s 5km run \n\n\n\n\nFridays at 5:00 pm\n\n\n\nThis event is open to all who identify as women\, female-identifying\, non-binary\, and Two-Spirit individuals\n\n\n\nFor more details\, please email wmns@ottawafrontrunners.org \n\n\n\n\nNOTICE: 2025 Gatineau runs — Saturdays\, 10 May\, 14 June\, 12 July\, 9 August\, 13 September\, and 11 October. \n\n\n\nCancellation 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.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/frontrunners-womens-run/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250915T161439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T161518Z
UID:10003468-1758301200-1758315600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Open Decks
DESCRIPTION:CALLING ALL LOCAL OTTAWA DJS & MUSIC ENTHUSIASTS 📢🎶 \n\n\n\nSeptember Open Decks is here!Pull up on September 19th with your music\, your skills\, and your energy ⚡️ \n\n\n\n🗓️ Friday\, September 19th | 5–9 PM📍 44 Byward Market Square (@chngemkerhub)⭐️ Free | Closed space for Black youth (15–30 yrs)🎧 CDJs + REV1 DDJ provided (BYO USB)✨ Some experience recommended (no lessons provided) \n\n\n\n💿 Every third Friday of the month
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/open-decks/
LOCATION:Chnge Mker Innovation Hub\, 44 ByWard Market Square\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 7A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250417T191538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T191547Z
UID:10002464-1758304800-1758312000@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/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250919T233000
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250911T004128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T004142Z
UID:10003454-1758304800-1758324600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queers & Beers
DESCRIPTION:🍻✨ QUEERS & BEERS is heading to Queen St. Fare! ✨🍻 \n\n\n\nMark your calendars! 🗓️Friday\, September 19th\, 2025 @ 6:00pm📍 Queen St. Fare – 170 Queen Street \n\n\n\nThis time around we’re going old school Queers & Beers style – chill vibes\, great convos\, and space to actually talk! \n\n\n\n🌈 What’s Queers & Beers all about? \n\n\n\nDo you love craft beer? 🍺Wanna meet cuties & cool folks in the queer community? 🥰Interested in meaningful convos and trying new things? 🧠💡Yes\, yes\, and YES! Let’s gather and explore the local brew scene in Ottcity together while creating a safer\, inclusive space for queer & trans pub lovers! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 \n\n\n\n🎉 Come solo\, bring your besties\, show up with a date\, or maybe meet one there! 💕Make new friends\, catch up with old ones\, or enjoy your own company – it’s all welcome & all good ✨ \n\n\n\n📣 This is an open event – so bring your pals! \n\n\n\n💖 All genders & sexualities welcome🍻 Fun\, safer vibes for sipping & socializing♿ We’re working to prioritize accessible spaces🗨️ Feedback always welcome – hit us up at queering613@gmail.com \n\n\n\n🪪 Physical Accessibility Note:Queen St. Fare has automated doors and accessible washrooms. 💯 \n\n\n\n🧡 We want to acknowledge and honour that this event takes place on unceded Algonquin Territory\, land that was never given up or surrendered. \n\n\n\nLet’s raise a glass & connect\, community-style! 🥂See you there! 💃🏽🍻🌈💬
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queers-beers-6/
LOCATION:Queen Street Fare\, 170 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1P 5E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Queering 613":MAILTO:queering613@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250919T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250919T201500
DTSTAMP:20260405T121756
CREATED:20250919T164321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T164321Z
UID:10003493-1758305700-1758312900@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Starwalker
DESCRIPTION:Asinabka Festival Presents: Starwalker  \n\n\n\nA Feature Film by Director Corey Payette  \n\n\n\nStar\, an Indigi-Queer Two-Spirit lonesome call boy has become newly entranced by the world of drag when they are introduced to The House of Borealis\, a popular drag house led by their charming matriarch\, Mother (Stewart Adam McKensy).  \n\n\n\nStar’s newfound passion propels them to face a cultural past once neglected\, but when painful memories re-emerge\, their love for drag and their new family is put to the test. Alongside Levi (Jeffrey Follis) and the rest of their sisters in drag\, Star journeys through the realization of who they are\, leading to the creation of a persona that blends their grounded cultural spirit with a unique take on drag: Starwalker
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/starwalker/
LOCATION:SAW\, 67 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Asinabka Festival":MAILTO:asinabkafestival@gmail.com
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