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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T200000
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SUMMARY:Ten Oaks' Gender Gear Program
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning about\, trying on and taking home some FREE gender gear? We’ve got binders\, gaffs\, packers\, and padded bras! Drop by the Ten Oaks Project office on Monday evenings between 4 and 8pm.📝 Registration Required
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ten-oaks-gender-gear-program/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:Ten Oaks Project\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Service,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T113000
DTSTAMP:20260908T224256Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T224256Z
UID:10005733-1789984800-1789990200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Older & Bolder for 2SLBTQ+ Women
DESCRIPTION:Older & Bolder is a monthly drop-in discussion group for older 2SLBTQIA+ women (50+)\, sponsored by Ottawa Senior Pride Network (OSPN). This is an opportunity to connect\, share life experiences and discuss the joys and challenges of this stage of life. It is facilitated by longtime members of OSPN. \n\n\n\nCoordinators – Susan Holmes\, Holly MacKay\, Georgette SauvéContact: Older & Bolder generic email: older.yet.bolder@gmail.com
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/older-bolder-for-2slbtq-women-3/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T230000
DTSTAMP:20241106T152947Z
CREATED:20241029T210043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T152947Z
UID:10000652-1789934400-1789945200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/karaoke-night/2026-09-20/
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:20260920T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T210000
DTSTAMP:20260907T175307Z
CREATED:20260907T175300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T175307Z
UID:10005694-1789934400-1789938000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Boylesque Workshop With Rouge Studio Of Dance
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of Boylesque\, a fierce fusion of charisma\, confidence\, creativity\, and unapologetic self-expression! Led by Miss Patience Plush\, this workshop celebrates performers who identify as He/Him\, He/They\, or They/Them\, while welcoming anyone excited to explore the art of masculine and gender-expansive burlesque.  \n\n\n\nLearn how to command the stage with attitude\, play with character\, explore movement and musicality\, and turn your unique personality into a captivating performance. We’ll explore the combination of tease\, comedy\, confidence\, and flair that makes Boylesque so much fun.  \n\n\n\nWhether you’re brand new to burlesque or looking to add some extra fire to your performance\, this workshop is all about embracing your individuality\, celebrating your body\, and performing with passion and pride.  \n\n\n\nCome ready to tease\, strut\, play\, and discover your own brand of fabulous!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/boylesque-workshop-with-rouge-studio-of-dance/
LOCATION:Rouge Studio of Dance\, 340 MacLaren St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Educational,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Miss Patience Plush":MAILTO:misspatienceplush@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T154000
DTSTAMP:20260901T123729Z
CREATED:20250520T180217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T123729Z
UID:10005531-1789914600-1789918800@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-2/2026-09-20/
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:20260920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260913T193137Z
CREATED:20260913T193132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T193137Z
UID:10005760-1789905600-1789920000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Polyamorous Ottawa TNG Park Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:How about one more park meet up while the weather is still nice\,eh? 🍂🍂 \n\n\n\nJoin us September 20 from 12 -4 pm at Confederation Park. This is a casual park hangout for all polyamorous\, non-monogamous and poly curious community members ages 18-35. Bring a picnic blanket to relax on\, a snack to eat and cozy vibes! 🍂🍂 \n\n\n\n** please respect that our meet ups are for ages 18-35. If you are outside that range\, please check out @polycommottawa for their events.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/polyamorous-ottawa-tng-park-meet-up/
LOCATION:Confederation Park\, Elgin St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P 5J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T233000
DTSTAMP:20260907T175857Z
CREATED:20260907T175848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T175857Z
UID:10005695-1789851600-1789860600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Basement Burlesque September - 5th Birthday!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Basement Burlesque! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a night of burlesque and variety entertainment at Swizzles for Basement Burlesque! It’s our 5 year anniversary so come and be dazzled by the seductive and silly performances of talented burlesque artists and variety performers. This September edition\, your hosts Lolo Merlot & Adam Tupper take you through performances by Veronica Vaughn\, Sally Leggs\, Kopy Cat\, Cheryl Cook and Desire Querencia! It’s a feast for the senses\, with cheeky hilarity\, sexy performances\, and mesmerizing costumes. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the art of burlesque up close and personal. Grab your friends\, dress to impress\, and prepare for a night of unforgettable fun at our 5th Birthday party!! Get your tickets now! \n\n\n\nDoors at 9pm\, Show at 10pm \n\n\n\nCome early for a good seat!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/basement-burlesque-september-5th-birthday/
LOCATION:Swizzles\, 246 Queen Street\,\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1P 5E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T220000
DTSTAMP:20241106T153226Z
CREATED:20241029T205445Z
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UID:10000293-1789844400-1789855200@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/2026-09-19/
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:20260919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T001850Z
CREATED:20260914T001839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T001850Z
UID:10005764-1789822800-1789830000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Ward Election Zines Folding Party
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be gathering at the Cre:8 space on Sparks Street next weekend to fold zines and chat about the election! We’ll have STACKS of printed versions of our 24 ward zines for folks to fold and take home! Attendees can bring home copies to share in their neighbourhood or with friends and family. \n\n\n\nDrop by at any time between 1:00 – 3:00PM. \n\n\n\nLet’s get excited about the election!!!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ward-election-zines-folding-party/
LOCATION:Cre:8\, 300 Sparks St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1A 0J6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Ottawa,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Good Golly Zines":MAILTO:Goodgollyzines@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T020000
DTSTAMP:20260907T185227Z
CREATED:20260907T185224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T185227Z
UID:10005716-1789774200-1789783200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:F3RAL: SORORITY
DESCRIPTION:ATTENTION PLEDGES! Your initiation begins on September 18th! \n\n\n\nWelcome to F3RAL: SORORITY\, the wildest party in Ottawa. This Sisterhood has a few rules…1 – Attendance is mandatory!2 – Have a drink on you at all times!3 – If you don’t throw ass\, you’re probably failing class!4 – Flash photography is MANDATORY!5 – Always be prepared for a game or challenge!If you pledge allegiance to F3RAL\, then we better see you at rush week on Sept 18 at Ottawa’s Home for Drag!DRESS CODE: Top of The Class 😉
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/f3ral-sorority-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:20260918T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T003000
DTSTAMP:20260907T225136Z
CREATED:20260907T225128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T225136Z
UID:10005728-1789774200-1789777800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Savage Smudge - Late Night Shorts
DESCRIPTION:G.O.A.T\n\n\n\nKimberley Benjamin (Yawuru\, Bardi and Kija) • 11m • Australia • 2026 • English \n\n\n\nHilarious small-town hijinks ensue as a young queer Aboriginal woman\, Lilah\, falls head over heels for an apparently indifferent new colleague and puts her desire to the test\, sparking a chaotic\, heartfelt race to ask her to the NAIDOC Ball. \n\n\n\nTHE FIRST INDIGENOUS FEMALE PORNOGRAPHER\n\n\n\nJamie Whitecrow (Seine River First Nation) • Key Cast: Monique Mojica (Guna & Rappahannock) • 13m • 2025 • Canada • English \n\n\n\nTHE FIRST INDIGENOUS FEMALE PORNOGRAPHER is Audrey Little-breast\, a native woman whose life and work defies categorization. During a candid interview\, she unravels the mysterious settler desire and sexual appetite for “imaginary Indians” that guided her pornographic work in the 1970s and contemplates its impact on Indigenous sexuality. This film blends and bends archival footage\, pornography\, and re-enactments\, and invites us to ponder how deeply historical and contemporary settler-indigenous relations impact our sexuality. \n\n\n\nConvenience Store NDN Zombie\n\n\n\nCole Forrest (Anishinaabe) • 6.5m • USA • 2025 • English \n\n\n\nZoe and Benny are in love. Benny dies the night before Halloween and is reanimated as a zombie. Claire\, Zoe’s best friend has nefarious intentions. \n\n\n\nBeneath Our Skin\n\n\n\nNgaire Lyden-Elleray (Pasifika/Mi’kmaq/Tongan/Irish/English) • 15m 2025 • Canada • English \n\n\n\nMisi\, a young Indigenous woman\, is plagued by vivid dreams that draw her deeper into her family’s past and their connection to the land. While the city around her is closing in\, Misi must escape to find the cause behind her visions.  \n\n\n\nKakxop pahok: as crianças cegas\n\n\n\nCharles Bicalho (Brazilian) • Cassiano Maxakali (Maxakali) • 17.5m • 2025 • Brazil • Portuguese w/ Eng. Subtitles \n\n\n\nOne day all the men in the village went hunting. And days\, and weeks and months passed… And they didn’t come back. The women of the village then exchanged their children among themselves\, so as not to be left without husbands\, and began to live a new life. However\, one day the men returned from hunting. And they found themselves in a state of affairs very different from the one they had left.  \n\n\n\nSpoken in the Maxakali language and illustraded by the residents of Forest School Village (Aldeia Escola Floresta) in the mucicipality of Teófilo Otoni\, in Minas Gerais state\, in southeastern Brazil\, Kakxop pahok is based on a traditional story of the Maxakali (Tikmû’ûn) people. And forms the Hãmnõgnõy Trilogy of indigenous animations with Konãgxeka: the Maxakali Flood (2016) and Mãtãnãg\, the Enchanted (2019).
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/savage-smudge-late-night-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:20260918T211500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T224500
DTSTAMP:20260907T225425Z
CREATED:20260901T133021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T225425Z
UID:10005686-1789766100-1789771500@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Our Body Is An Expanding Star (Film Screening)
DESCRIPTION:Film ScreeningOur Body Is An Expanding StarDirectors: Semillites Hernández Velasco\, Tania Hernández Velasco (Mexican/Mixtec/Popoloca) • 1h 24m • 2025 • Mexico • Spanish\, English-Presented by Asinabka Festival- \n\n\n\nSynopsis:Semillites and Tania\, two queer siblings bound by a powerful friendship\, journey through the brown terrain of their own bodies – lands they once rejected. They traverse landscapes of skin\, dreams and viscera\, crossing into places that pulse with their ancestors’ memory and\, along the way\, encounter a constellation of flowers\, grasshoppers and fossils. Through collage\, animation\, manifesto\, dance and intimacy\, the film moves across scales of body and territory\, reimagining identity beyond Mexico’s colonial narratives.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/our-body-is-an-expanding-star-film-screening/
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:20260918T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T223000
DTSTAMP:20260907T185017Z
CREATED:20260907T185015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T185017Z
UID:10005715-1789763400-1789770600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:F3RAL: SORORITY
DESCRIPTION:ATTENTION PLEDGES! Your initiation begins on September 18th! \n\n\n\nWelcome to F3RAL: SORORITY\, the wildest party in Ottawa. This Sisterhood has a few rules…1 – Attendance is mandatory!2 – Have a drink on you at all times!3 – If you don’t throw ass\, you’re probably failing class!4 – Flash photography is MANDATORY!5 – Always be prepared for a game or challenge!If you pledge allegiance to F3RAL\, then we better see you at rush week on Sept 18 at Ottawa’s Home for Drag!DRESS CODE: Top of The Class 😉
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/f3ral-sorority/
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:20260918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T230000
DTSTAMP:20260907T185941Z
CREATED:20260907T185937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T185941Z
UID:10005717-1789758000-1789772400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Bi Vis 2.0
DESCRIPTION:This is our 2nd annual dance party & social to celebrate Bi+ Visibility Day\, held every year in September (chosen to honour bicon Freddie Mercury’s bday) 🩷💜💙 \n\n\n\nThis is the last Capital Bi’s event so don’t wait on getting that ticket !  \n\n\n\n😷 masked event with outdoor space to sip your delicious alcoholic or non-alc drinks🎟 PWYC ticket pricing🕺🏻Tunes provided by the incomparable @djdelpilar✅️ More accessibility info available on the Eventbrite page🫂 Event is open to all bi+ folks (bi\, pan\, omni\, queer\, etc.) and anyone who is in community with bi+ folks
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/bi-vis-2-0/
LOCATION:Ottawa Bike Cafe\, 79 Sparks St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P5A5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa,Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Homo Phono":MAILTO:613living@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260913T185315Z
CREATED:20260913T185309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T185315Z
UID:10005752-1789758000-1789765200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Kinky Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively evening of socializing\, K!nky Bingo\, and fabulous prizes! \n\n\n\nEach participant will receive a K!nky Bingo card and a small gift just for playing—plus the chance to win prizes generously donated by Wicked Wanda’s. \n\n\n\nMeet your host\, Juno!Juno is a Queer\, neurodivergent community builder with a strong interest in exploring the relationships between Queerness\, neurodivergence\, and kink\, based in Ottawa\, ON. As a recent University and College graduate\, Juno is currently working towards integrating their education in psychology and social work into their passion and desire to support Queer\, neurodivergent individuals to better understand themselves\, their desires\, and the somatic relationship between the body and brain. Through her work\, Juno aims to uplift and strengthen Queer\, kinky communities within Ottawa. \n\n\n\n@juno_theexplorer \n\n\n\nWheelchair ramp but washrooms not accessible \n\n\n\n18+
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/kinky-bingo/
LOCATION:Wicked Wanda’s\, 327 Bank St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa,Sex positive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T233000
DTSTAMP:20260913T190654Z
CREATED:20260913T190647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T190654Z
UID:10005755-1789754400-1789774200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queers & Beers
DESCRIPTION:🍻✨ QUEERS & BEERS is heading to Queen St. Fare! ✨🍻 \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-13/
LOCATION:Queen Street Fare\, 170 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1P 5E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa,Parties,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Queering 613":MAILTO:queering613@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260914T003013Z
CREATED:20260914T002958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T003013Z
UID:10005766-1789754400-1789765200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Desi Games Night
DESCRIPTION:ATTN Ottawa pals!! We are hosting a games night in your city on Friday September 18 from 6-9pm @studio.staja 🫶🏽✨ \n\n\n\nWe welcome all Queer South Asian women\, trans\, and nonbinary folks. This includes Indo-Caribbean\, Indo-African\, Fijian\, and Pacific Islander folks💕 \n\n\n\nNo RSVP needed. Just show up & ask for our group 🙂
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-desi-games-night/
LOCATION:Studio Staja\, 507 Rideau St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 5Z5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer South Asian Women's Network":MAILTO:QSAWnetwork@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260907T181635Z
CREATED:20260907T181631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T181635Z
UID:10005710-1789752600-1789759800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Poetry Readings at the Ottawa Trans Library
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Readings at the Ottawa Trans Library! \n\n\n\nGwen Aube\, Rebecca Lawrence Lynch\, and Mona Gendron\, all in Ottawa to read you poetry! You specifically! \n\n\n\nPay what you can! Register online at the link below!!! \n\n\n\nDoors at 5:30PM \n\n\n\nReadings from 6:00 to 7:00PM \n\n\n\nPanel/Q&A from 7:00 to 7:30PM
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/poetry-readings-at-the-ottawa-trans-library/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T173000
DTSTAMP:20260907T224758Z
CREATED:20260907T224754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T224758Z
UID:10005727-1789747200-1789752600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Ancestral Threads - Shorts
DESCRIPTION:Honor of the Paintbrush\n\n\n\nLouise Thomas (Cree) • 8m • Canada • 2025 • English \n\n\n\nLouise\, an Anicinabe woman\, found the strength to move on after the loss of her husband by devoting herself to the art gallery she opened in his honour. Through this process\, she shows how healing can bring positivity and renewal. \n\n\n\nNivingajuliat\n\n\n\nShelby Lisk (Mohawk)\, Tess Girard • 12m • 2025 • Canada • English \n\n\n\nNivingajuliat (meaning ‘wall hanging’ in Inuktitut) follows artist Gayle Uyagaqi Kabloona as she works on her latest wall hanging\, depicting the story of the Inuit sea goddess\, Sedna. Coming from a legacy of renowned artists\, Kabloona responds to her great grandmother (Jessie Oonark) and grandmother’s (Victoria Mamnguqsualuk) artwork by continuing the tradition while making the narratives in a feminized context\, making the heroines in her artwork self-sufficient\, empowered women\, free of patriarchal violence. \n\n\n\nHandwoven\n\n\n\nDasha Levin (Mexican)\, Mason Cazalet\, Mihika Das\, Matthew Wisdom • Key Cast: Nikyle Begay (Diné) • 9m • USA • 2024 • English \n\n\n\nA lyrical portrait of Nikyle Begay\, a non-binary shepherd and weaver; working to preserve their way of life through the traditional art of weaving. \n\n\n\nFrost Scraping\n\n\n\nTheresa iskwêw (Nehiyaw) • 12m • 2025 • Canada • English \n\n\n\nThis short documentary follows Kanina Terry\, a hide tanner from Sioux Lookout\, whose family roots in hunting inspired her to ensure no hide goes to waste. Driven to learn the practice\, Kanina not only mastered tanning but also refined a winter frost-scraping method that has transformed her process and deepened her love for the craft. Beyond creating earrings\, calendars\, and other works with tanned hides\, she is part of a growing community revitalizing this ancestral skill. Kanina’s story reflects both innovation and tradition\, as she carries forward a practice that connects generations. \n\n\n\nInjalak\n\n\n\nJonathan Sequeira\, Wade Jackson • 10.5m • 2026 • Australia • English \n\n\n\nA remote town in Australia has a thriving community of indigenous artists. \n\n\n\nThreads of our Ancestors\n\n\n\nArtless Collective • 25m • 2026 • Canada • English \n\n\n\nThreads of our Ancestors explores the enduring spirit of Tłı̨chọ art through the hands and hearts of five remarkable artists from Canada’s Northwest Territories. Blending ancestral tradition with contemporary innovation\, this journey reveals how culture\, land\, and economic independence are intricately woven into everyday life.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ancestral-threads-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:20260917T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T233000
DTSTAMP:20260913T192527Z
CREATED:20260913T192524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T192527Z
UID:10005758-1789675200-1789687800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Night of A Thousand Dollys\, Drag Show
DESCRIPTION:Join Elle Faekwa and Karma K. for a Night of A Thousand Dollys\, where we’ll be honouring the goddess of rhinestones\, country and kindness and her legacy! \n\n\n\nElle and Karma will be alongside Lady Justice\, Shebiscuit and Shea D. Ladie for a show you won’t want to miss 🪩✨ \n\n\n\nDuring the event\, the queens will be accepting donations to The Dollywood Foundation\, which operates Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library; a program which provides participating children with a free\, age-appropriate book each month from birth until age five. The foundation also operates scholarships and awards programs\, and provides support to numerous non-profit organizations that aim to improve the quality of life of children and others in need.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/night-of-a-thousand-dollys-drag-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:20260917T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T230000
DTSTAMP:20241106T152947Z
CREATED:20241029T210043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T152947Z
UID:10000651-1789675200-1789686000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/karaoke-night/2026-09-17/
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:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T201000
DTSTAMP:20250602T193339Z
CREATED:20250602T193247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T193339Z
UID:10002917-1789671600-1789675800@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/2026-09-17/
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:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20250128T212151Z
CREATED:20250128T212143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T212151Z
UID:10001701-1789671600-1789675200@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/2026-09-17/
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:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T005625Z
CREATED:20260528T005546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T005625Z
UID:10005106-1789668000-1789675200@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/2026-09-17/
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:20260917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260914T002623Z
CREATED:20260914T002620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T002623Z
UID:10005765-1789664400-1789675200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Gallavant at the Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an artsy evening of exploration! We’ll be kicking things off with some sketching at the scenic Kìwekì Point lookout\, then exploring the National Art Gallery of Canada’s many exhibits and activities! \n\n\n\nTrans About Town events are open to trans\, two-spirit\, non-binary\, intersex\, agender\, and gender diverse youth. This even. Families and friends are welcome too!🏳️‍⚧️ \n\n\n\n🔴 Young Adult (18-24)📝 Register by September 15 at 5pm \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, do not hesitate to reach out at ash@tenoaksproject.org
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gallavant-at-the-gallery/
LOCATION:National Gallery of Canada\, 380 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 9N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260109T205232Z
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004153-1789664400-1789671600@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-2/2026-09-17/
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: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260916T230000
DTSTAMP:20260913T224023Z
CREATED:20260913T224021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T224023Z
UID:10005762-1789585200-1789599600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Reign-bow Queer Cinema
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our first ever edition of Reign-Bow Queer Cinema! Each month\, we’ll be hosting a screening of an LGBTQ+ film (or one with a large following within our community). \n\n\n\nDoors open at 7:00 p.m. for a cocktail hour before the show\, with beverages available for purchase from the bar. We will also have concessions available for purchase and raffle tickets. \n\n\n\nOur screening starts at 8:00 pm. We’ll be pausing halfway through the screening for an intermission and raffle draw. \n\n\n\nStick around until the end of the show to close with some trivia and one final prize for our trivia winner!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/reign-bow-queer-cinema/
LOCATION:LIVE! on Elgin\, 220 Elgin St #2\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film,Nightlife,Ottawa
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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: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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