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UID:10005529-1788705000-1788709200@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-2/2026-09-06/
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:20260906T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260906T230000
DTSTAMP:20241106T152947Z
CREATED:20241029T210043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T152947Z
UID:10000648-1788724800-1788735600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/karaoke-night/2026-09-06/
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:20260908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260908T203000
DTSTAMP:20260907T174757Z
CREATED:20260907T174750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T174757Z
UID:10005693-1788894000-1788899400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Intimacy At End Of Life
DESCRIPTION:Queer Death Salon is a virtual 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. \n\n\n\nMedical interventions\, hypersensitivities\, decreased capacity for verbal communication\, and pain can all contribute to a sense of isolation for both the dying and those attending to them. A dying person may experience an aversion to touch\, cognitive changes\, unclear capacity for consent\, and even expressions of unexpected sexuality. The challenge of a partner or family member’s transition into a caregiving role often goes unacknowledged. \n\n\n\nWith tenderness and curiosity\, we will reflect on our own experience\, boundaries and values\, and build more skill to confidently navigate the challenges of intimacy at the end of life\, so that we can receive its gifts. \n\n\n\nVanessa Carlisle\, PhD (they/them) is a graduate of the Going With Grace death doula training program and certified by the National End of Life Doula Association. Vanessa brings experience with in-home caregiving\, DWD/EOLD\, navigating hospital and hospice services\, dementia care\, and the complex family/community dynamics that arise with deaths due to violence\, suicide\, and overdose.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/intimacy-at-end-of-life/
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/intimacy-at-end-of-life/
CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Community Deathcare":MAILTO:Queercommunitydeathcare@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260909T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260909T201500
DTSTAMP:20260902T004052Z
CREATED:20260902T004050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T004052Z
UID:10005690-1788978600-1788984900@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Social Square Dance Class
DESCRIPTION:The fall semester of Social Square Dance classes is beginning. Come join in the fun and learn a new skill while making new friends. \n\n\n\nSocial Square Dancing is a fun\, easy way to get moving. It’s light cardio disguised as laughter\, music\, and teamwork—and along the way you’ll pick up a new skill\, make friends\, and boost your mental and physical well-being. \n\n\n\nNo partner? No experience? No problem. All ages\, backgrounds\, genders\, and identities are welcome. Gay\, lesbian\, bi\, straight\, trans—we’re all part of the same big\, friendly family\, and we can’t wait for you to join us. \n\n\n\n📅 When: Wednesday\, September 9 at 6:30pm📍 Where: Jack Purcell Community Centre\, 320 Jack Purcell Lane (Upstairs\, Room 203)💵 Cost: $10 \n\n\n\nWant to know more about the Ottawa Date Squares and about Gay Square Dancing? There’s lots of great stuff bout it in the Info section of our website.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/social-square-dance-class/
LOCATION:Jack Purcell Community Centre\, 320 Jack Purcell Ln\, Ottawa\, ON\, K2P 2J5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Sports and recreation
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Date Squares":MAILTO:ottawadatesquares@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260909T213000
DTSTAMP:20260907T190858Z
CREATED:20260907T190349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T190858Z
UID:10005718-1788980400-1788989400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Sing with the Ottawa Gay Men's Chorus
DESCRIPTION:Come sing with the Ottawa Gay Men’s Chorus for our 40th season! 🏳️‍🌈🎵 No audition required. No experience necessary. Meet new people\, learn new music\, and have a great time! We’re holding open rehearsals September 9\, 16 and 23 from 7:00-9:30pm at 275 Elgin St. Questions? admin@cgogmc.ca.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/sing-with-the-ottawa-gay-mens-chorus/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:St. John the Evangelist Church\, 275 Elgin St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live music,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T190000
DTSTAMP:20260109T205232Z
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004152-1789059600-1789066800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Spectrum (YSB)
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\nJoin Spectrum on Instagram \n\n\n\nSpectrum meets every Thursday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \n\n\n\nHow to access the program\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: Kate PoirierEmail: kpoirier@ysb.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum-ysb-2/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T005625Z
CREATED:20260528T005546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T005625Z
UID:10005105-1789063200-1789070400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Coffee & Crochet
DESCRIPTION:Weekly\, all-ages\, fibre arts meetup open to all skill levels. Bring your knitting\, crochet\, sewing\, quilting\, felting — whatever you’re working on\, and create in community while enjoying a cuppa or a tasty treat. \n\n\n\nThere are ramps on either end of our strip mall’s sidewalk for wheelchairs\, walkers\, and strollers to access the front door. It’s awkward and not perfect\, but it works! Cafe is all one level. washroom has an extra wide door and grab bars to facilitate transfers. All of our furniture is rated for a minimum of 250 lbs with some chairs rated for 500 lbs. The space is well lit with warm-toned overhead lamps. Background music plays at a low volume. Our doors are all manual\, not automated.  \n\n\n\nGluten free\, vegan\, and refined sugar-free options are available for food and drink. \n\n\n\nCafé Bon Vivant is a queer-owned business. The facilitator for Coffee and Crochet is also a member of the queer community. This event is free and open to everyone.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/coffee-crochet/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Café Bon Vivant\, 191 Castor St\, Russell\, Ontario\, K4R 1C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Russell,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Caf%C3%A9 Bon Vivant":MAILTO:cafebonvivant613@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T200000
DTSTAMP:20250128T212151Z
CREATED:20250128T212143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T212151Z
UID:10001700-1789066800-1789070400@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/2026-09-10/
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:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T201000
DTSTAMP:20250602T193339Z
CREATED:20250602T193247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T193339Z
UID:10002916-1789066800-1789071000@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/2026-09-10/
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:20260910T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T230000
DTSTAMP:20241106T152947Z
CREATED:20241029T210043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T152947Z
UID:10000649-1789070400-1789081200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/karaoke-night/2026-09-10/
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:20260910T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T233000
DTSTAMP:20260907T184012Z
CREATED:20260907T184010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T184012Z
UID:10005712-1789070400-1789083000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:WOR$T GIRL IN OTTAWA: Drag Show with Holli Cow
DESCRIPTION:Holli Cow presents the WOR$T GIRL IN OTTAWA: Slayyyter themed drag show! \n\n\n\nIt’s milkin’ time! Join us we celebrate Holli Cow’s birthday with a drag show you won’t want to miss. Holli will be joined by special guest performers for a night of non-stop Slayyyter hits!⏰ Doors open at 7PM. Showtime at 8PM.📍 41 York St.\, 2nd Floor. Byward Market.👤 19+
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/wort-girl-in-ottawa-drag-show-with-holli-cow/
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:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T220000
DTSTAMP:20260908T223823Z
CREATED:20260908T223821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T223823Z
UID:10005732-1789153200-1789164000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Drag Me To School
DESCRIPTION:“DRAG Me to School” 101 Week Edition (Friday\, September 11th at 7pm): Join us outdoors at University Square for a star-studded drag spectacle featuring all kinds of queer performance art! Headlined by Kimmy Couture (Finalist from Canada’s Drag Race Season 3) and Dulce (Canada’s Drag Race Season 6)\, this show will also feature local icons Rip ‘Em\, Cyril Cinder\, Omari B. Johnson\, Karma K and Mx. Tique\, with both seated and standing viewing options.“DRAG moi à l’école” édition de semaine 101 (Vendredi\, le 11 septembre à 19h): Joigneznous dehors à la Place de l’Université pour un spectacle de drag haut en couleur mettant en vedette une grande variété de performances queer! Les vedettes du spectacle seront par Kimmy Couture (finaliste de la saison 3 de Canada’s Drag Race) et Dulce (de la saison 6 de Canada’s Drag Race). Vous pourrez également assister aux performances des artistes locaux Rip ‘Em\, Cyril Cinder\, Omari B. Johnson\, Karma K et Mx. Tique.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/drag-me-to-school/
LOCATION:University Square\, 136 University Private\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 9A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T223000
DTSTAMP:20260907T184416Z
CREATED:20260907T184414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T184416Z
UID:10005713-1789158600-1789165800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:SAPPHIC NIGHT: Hosted By Wysteria
DESCRIPTION:Wysteria brings you our monthly Sapphic Night\, featuring a new set of stunningly-sapphic performers every month! A night by the sapphics\, for the sapphics 🩷🤍🧡 \n\n\n\n+ Ottawa’s sapphic icon\, DJ ROXYSUNSET\, will be in the booth playing your favourite hits all night long!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/sapphic-night-hosted-by-wysteria/
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:20260911T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T020000
DTSTAMP:20260907T184648Z
CREATED:20260907T184645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T184648Z
UID:10005714-1789169400-1789178400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:SAPPHIC NIGHT: Hosted By Wysteria
DESCRIPTION:Wysteria brings you our monthly Sapphic Night\, featuring a new set of stunningly-sapphic performers every month! A night by the sapphics\, for the sapphics 🩷🤍🧡 \n\n\n\n+ Ottawa’s sapphic icon\, DJ ROXYSUNSET\, will be in the booth playing your favourite hits all night long!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/sapphic-night-hosted-by-wysteria-2/
LOCATION:The Lookout Bar\, 41 York Street\, 2nd Floor\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa,Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260907T193854Z
CREATED:20260907T193852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T193854Z
UID:10005721-1789218000-1789225200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Sip\, Savor\, Repeat
DESCRIPTION:On a Saturday afternoon\, come out a meet your neighbours within the queer community. Enjoy a coffee\, tea and a munchies – have a few laugh or discuss the state of the world. \n\n\n\nOver the next few months we will be engaging in the Trivia questions that were asked at Jazzy’s – come out and test your queer knowledge. \n\n\n\nAn opportunity to make a connection and build strong community.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/sip-savor-repeat/
LOCATION:McMartin House\, 125 Gore St. East\, Perth\, Ontario\, K7H 1J6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Perth,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Connection Lanark":MAILTO:qclanark@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260903T171236Z
CREATED:20260903T163536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T171236Z
UID:10005661-1789218000-1789228800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Rainbow Families Art & Play Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Rainbow Families is a safe space for 2SLGBTQI+ families and families with gender creative children ages 0-6 to meet in a child friendly space for art & play activities.  \n\n\n\nVenue is shared with participants after registration. \n\n\n\nTo register\, contact aroundtherainbow@familyservicesottawa.org or call 613-725-3601 xt. 105 \n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nGround floor\, wheelchair accessible\, free parking\, gender-neutral bathroom.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/rainbow-families/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Around the Rainbow - Family Services Ottawa":MAILTO:aroundtherainbow@familyservicesottawa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T173000
DTSTAMP:20260901T134332Z
CREATED:20260901T134329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T134332Z
UID:10005688-1789225200-1789234200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Unsafe: The Carceral Roots of the Anti-Trans Backlash
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an exciting public talk and workshop with Sarah Lamble\, Professor of Criminology and Queer Theory (Birkbeck College\, UCL) as they launch their book\, Unsafe: The Carceral Roots of the Anti-Trans Backlash\, newly published (currently 20% off) with Haymarket Books. \n\n\n\nSaturday 12 September3-5:30pmParlour RoomCarleton Dominion Chalmers Centre290 Lisgar Street\, Ottawa \n\n\n\nRegister through the link below! \n\n\n\nABOUT THE BOOKThe twenty-first century “gender wars” have been driven by a powerful and seductive narrative: that safety can be secured through exclusion\, surveillance\, and the policing of difference. These punitive logics have gained momentum across the political spectrum\, fueling an anti-trans backlash and distorting the meaning of safety itself. \n\n\n\nUnsafe is a clear-eyed and decisive challenge to the toxic ideas at the heart of this backlash. With patient rigour\, Lamble exposes how carceral approaches to safety fail to address root causes of harm\, ultimately deepening social divisions and legitimising new forms of violence and control. \n\n\n\nABOUT THE AUTHORLamble is a community organizer and Professor of Criminology and Queer Theory at Birkbeck\, University of London. Their work explores questions of gender\, sexuality\, and justice with a focus on feminist and abolitionist alternatives to prisons\, police\, and punishment. They are based in London. \n\n\n\nABOUT THE EVENT/ACCESSIBILITYThis event will also feature responses by local activists and intellectuals. Following the presentations there will be a Q&A\, followed by a light vegetarian meal with gluten free options. The event will be held in the Parlour Room of Dominion-Chalmers\, which is accessible by an elevator. Ramp access to the entrance of the building is available off the parking lot on Lisgar. Automated real-time captioning will be provided. \n\n\n\nSPONSORSThis event is hosted by the Department of Law and Legal Studies (Carleton University) and co-sponsored by the Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies (University of Ottawa)\, the Feminist Institute of Social Transformation (Carleton)\, the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Carleton)\, the Ottawa Trans Library\, the Criminalization and Punishment Education Project (CPEP)\, and Octopus Books.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/unsafe-the-carceral-roots-of-the-anti-trans-backlash/
LOCATION:Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre\, 335 Cooper St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P0G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Law and Legal Studies%2C Carleton University":MAILTO:Stacy.Douglas@carleton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T220000
DTSTAMP:20241106T153226Z
CREATED:20241029T205445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T153226Z
UID:10000292-1789239600-1789250400@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/2026-09-12/
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:20260913T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T154000
DTSTAMP:20260901T123729Z
CREATED:20250520T180217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T123729Z
UID:10005530-1789309800-1789314000@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-2/2026-09-13/
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:20260913T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T180000
DTSTAMP:20260908T223107Z
CREATED:20260908T223104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T223107Z
UID:10005731-1789315200-1789322400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Pride Afterglow: Paint Your Plants
DESCRIPTION:Come and bask in the pride afterglow ~ paint and sketch botanical still lifes with the Ottawa Gay Gardening Society in Major Hill’s Park! 🪴 🪻Join us for an afternoon of art\, plants\, and that good queer company. 🎨 Painting supplies and some houseplants will be provided. Bring your own if you like. 🍨 We will have some snacks to share – feel free to bring your own (great way to make queer friends)! 🌞 Make sure to bring a picnic blanket\, sunscreen\, and a water bottle!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pride-afterglow-paint-your-plants/
LOCATION:Major’s Hill Park\, Mackenzie Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T230000
DTSTAMP:20241106T152947Z
CREATED:20241029T210043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T152947Z
UID:10000650-1789329600-1789340400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/karaoke-night/2026-09-13/
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:20260914T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260901T131412Z
CREATED:20260803T213307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T131412Z
UID:10005281-1789410600-1789416000@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-2/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:West Park Lanes\, 1205 Wellington St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y 2Z8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260902T013230Z
CREATED:20260902T013224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T013230Z
UID:10005691-1789497000-1789504200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queerspora
DESCRIPTION:Building a community after moving to a new country can be challenging – but\, you’re not alone.  \n\n\n\nJoin us for this month’s Queerspora where we’ll be discussing different ways you can take care of yourself and improve your mental health\, while settling into a new life. \n\n\n\nCome connect with other queer newcomers who may share similar experiences. Learn about different resources available to you in Ottawa and explore new strategies to help you cope. \n\n\n\nFill out the form below to let us know you’re coming. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessing the space \n\n\n\n\nThe doors at CCHC lock after 4:00PM\, so make sure to ring the bell to the right of the front doors to let us know you’ve arrived. We’ll also have some volunteers to help you find us.\n\n\n\nWe’ll be on the ground level of CCHC\, which is wheelchair accessible and has gender neutral washrooms.\n\n\n\nNearby bus routes: 6\, 7\, 11\n\n\n\nClosest train station: Line 1\, Parliament Station (about a 10 minute walk)\n\n\n\nStreet parking and parking lots are open within walking distance to CCHC\n\n\n\nSigned up for a session but can no longer attend? Have questions before the event? Send us an email to queerspora@maxottawa.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queerspora-9/
LOCATION:Centretown Community Health Centre\, 420 Cooper Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,MAX Programs,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260908T215113Z
CREATED:20260908T215110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T215113Z
UID:10005729-1789497000-1789504200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:In Harmony Choir Newbie Night
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Sept 15th 2026 will be our first rehearsal of the 2026-2027 Season & we look forward to welcoming new members! \n\n\n\nPlease join us at the Carleton Dominion Chalmers Centre (CDCC) at 290 Lisgar st. starting at 6:30pm – we’ll have a social “gathering” time & setting up until 7pm when the rehearsal officially starts. \n\n\n\nAt our Newbie Night\, we will keep things pretty chill with some warming-up\, informal group vocal placements\, & simple songs. \n\n\n\nSeptember is FREE for new members so please come and check us out!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/in-harmony-choir-newbie-night/
LOCATION:Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre\, 335 Cooper St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P0G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live music,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="In Harmony Choir":MAILTO:choraleinharmonychoir@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T211500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T223000
DTSTAMP:20260907T225612Z
CREATED:20260907T224359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T225612Z
UID:10005726-1789506900-1789511400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Fistful - Narrative Shorts
DESCRIPTION:Dressup\n\n\n\nAndrew Genaille (Ojibway/Coast Salish) • 8m • Canada • 2026 • English \n\n\n\nA young lady takes a DNA test and finds out she’s not indigenous\, and confronts her mother about it. \n\n\n\nFistful of Vodka\n\n\n\nRobert Joe (Northern Tutchone) • 15m • 2025 • Canada • English \n\n\n\nA stranger arrives in a rural Yukon town\, driven by a mysterious vendetta against the local bootlegger\, sparking violent conflict. \n\n\n\nChoices\n\n\n\nJessie Anthony (Onondaga) • 35m • Canada • 2026 • English \n\n\n\nAfter a devastating family emergency\, Elly is faced with the difficult decision to follow her dreams or leave the love of her life behind. \n\n\n\nPOOR\n\n\n\nTheo Jean Cuthand • 13m • 2026 • Canada • English \n\n\n\nAn Indigenous trans man quits his abusive call centre job and ends up fighting an eviction\, only to realize not everyone will survive his poverty. \n\n\n\nThe Superlative\n\n\n\nDawn Nagazina (Métis/settler) • 10m • 2026 • Canada • English \n\n\n\nA superficially successful woman moves through a pivotal day feeling profoundly disconnected until a chance encounter invites her to rethink her choices with an honesty she has long avoided.  \n\n\n\nCorn Husk Doll\n\n\n\nYuma Dean Hester (Anishinaabe) • 14m • Canada • 2025 • Mohawk \n\n\n\nCorn Husk Doll tells the story of a young\, beautiful girl who neglects her community responsibilities. Despite warnings from the animals\, she becomes distracted by her own reflection and slowly begins to turn into a corn husk doll with no face. This story reminds us to be humble\, and to fulfill our responsibilities to our families\, clan\, and community.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/fistful-narrative-shorts/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film,Market or festival,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Asinabka Festival":MAILTO:asinabkafestival@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260916T113000
DTSTAMP:20260629T212845Z
CREATED:20260629T212825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T212845Z
UID:10005297-1789552800-1789558200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Rainbow Coffee Club
DESCRIPTION:Rainbow Coffee Club is Expanding! \n\n\n\nThanks to participant feedback\, we’re moving to a bi‑weekly schedule starting in February — meeting on the first and third Wednesday of each month. \n\n\n\nOne structured session (guest speaker or skill‑share)One unstructured social drop‑in \n\n\n\nCome for connection\, learning\, and community \n\n\n\nContact Sarah at sarah@thegoodcompanions.ca for details.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/rainbow-coffee-club-5/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260916T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260916T173000
DTSTAMP:20260907T223952Z
CREATED:20260907T223949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T223952Z
UID:10005725-1789574400-1789579800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Rising Through The Fray
DESCRIPTION:Courtney Montour\, Director / Jason Brennan\, Producer • 1 hour 28 minutes • 2025 • Canada • English with French Subtitles \n\n\n\nUniting from across continents to bring representation to the sport they love\, Indigenous Rising laces up their skates to claim their space on the roller derby track. \n\n\n\nIndigenous Rising is the first team in roller derby history to break the barriers of representing a single country at the Roller Derby World Cup – igniting a movement that pulsates throughout the sport and within each other. Rising Through the Fray follows the team as it welcomes a new generation of players determined to change the face of roller derby—an inclusive\, female-empowering sport still lacking diversity. \n\n\n\nWith a compassionate and candid lens\, filmmaker Courtney Montour weaves energetic on-track game play with tender moments in teammates’ daily lives as skaters from over 30 Indigenous Nations navigate and learn each other’s play styles at tournaments and find strength within each other to compete and skate onto the track with pride. \n\n\n\nIntimate portraits of teammates Sour Cherry\, Krispy and Hawaiian Blaze reveal stories of displacement and disconnection from their culture and identities and the journey of finding belonging within team Indigenous Rising. \n\n\n\nRising Through the Fray offers a poignant exploration of resiliency\, healing and reconnection of a roller derby family with a bond that goes beyond sport.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/rising-through-the-fray/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film,Market or festival,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Asinabka Festival":MAILTO:asinabkafestival@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260916T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260916T183000
DTSTAMP:20260629T212407Z
CREATED:20260108T163535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T212407Z
UID:10005292-1789579800-1789583400@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-2/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Colonnade Pizza\, 280 Metcalfe St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260916T213000
DTSTAMP:20260907T190858Z
CREATED:20260907T190349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T190858Z
UID:10005719-1789585200-1789594200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Sing with the Ottawa Gay Men's Chorus
DESCRIPTION:Come sing with the Ottawa Gay Men’s Chorus for our 40th season! 🏳️‍🌈🎵 No audition required. No experience necessary. Meet new people\, learn new music\, and have a great time! We’re holding open rehearsals September 9\, 16 and 23 from 7:00-9:30pm at 275 Elgin St. Questions? admin@cgogmc.ca.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/sing-with-the-ottawa-gay-mens-chorus/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:St. John the Evangelist Church\, 275 Elgin St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live music,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260916T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260916T230000
DTSTAMP:20260907T200913Z
CREATED:20260907T200910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T200913Z
UID:10005724-1789588800-1789599600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:The HIRS Collective + Crisis Party + Koffin Byrth
DESCRIPTION:THE HIRS COLLECTIVE (Philadelphia Queer Punk) + CRISIS PARTY (Melodic Queercore) + KOFFIN BYRTH (D-Beat Punk) \n\n\n\nPresented by: House of TARG\, Essential Live Music GroupDoors: 8pm | Tunes: 8:30pmAge: 19+ (Physical ID Required) \n\n\n\nTHE HIRS COLLECTIVE (Philadelphia Queer Punk)https://linktr.ee/hirs \n\n\n\nCRISIS PARTY (Ottawa Melodic Queercore)https://www.instagram.com/crisis.party/ \n\n\n\nKOFFIN BYRTH (Ottawa D-Beat Punk)https://www.instagram.com/koffinbyrth/
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/the-hirs-collective-crisis-party-koffin-byrth/
LOCATION:House of Targ\, 1077 Bank St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 0R4\, Canada
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