Queer Lifting Club
2026-02-16 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 400 Sparks St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1R5A2, Canada
Wanna lift weights with queer people??

Come lift with us! First-time lifters welcome! ALL 2SLGBTQIA+ people welcome! No exceptions.(drop-in, free, NO registration required)

February drop-in schedule:☆ Mondays, Feb. 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Location: 400 Sparks St. (St. Peter’s Lutheran Church) Ottawa, ON

We provide snacks, water, masks, and weightlifting equipment! See the link in our bio for a full list of our equipment.

Waivers:– Everyone is required to sign a waiver upon entry. No deadnames allowed on the waivers.– For those who’re under 18 years of age, make sure a legal gaurdian can sign your waiver. There’s no mention of “queer” on the under 18 waiver.– Waivers can be viewed ahead of time through the link in our bio.

Entrances:– Wheelchair accessible entrance faces Sparks St.– Part of the entrance measures only 35 inches in width.– Entry instructions posted on the door at both entrances.

Masks:– Wearing masks is mandatory.– We provide kn94 masks.– Feel free to remove your mask to eat or drink, but we ask that everyone respects the space of the people around them while doing so.– Windows will be open for air flow.

Transportation:– Free parking in the church’s driveway beside the parking lot.– Close to Lyon Station by train/bus.– Bikes can be kept in the church hall.– Paid parking in the parking lot.– Free street parking on nearby streets.

Restrooms:– Two private, gender neutral restrooms. One is wheelchair accessible.– Pads and tampons available for anyone who needs/wants them.

Quiet area:The church itself serves as a quiet area with seating and low-lighting.

Naked Boys Reading – "The Devil's in the Details: Stories of Satan (and those who are horny for him)"
2026-02-16 20:00 - 22:00 | LIVE! on Elgin, 220 Elgin St #2, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1L7, Canada
They get naked. They read. A different theme every month from Ottawa’s trailblazing literary salon — since July 2017.

The devil you know beats the devil you don’t know, and this month we’ll be giving you a crash course on Satan himself! The biggest villain in literary history has been portrayed as everything from pure evil to a sex symbol to a comedic flop.This show we’ll be coming in hot with excerpts from Milton to Bulgakov to escape the hell that is February in Ottawa.

We regret that the venue is inaccessible to some people. It is on the second floor of the building and accessible only via stairs. Non-gendered washrooms are available.

OSPN Creative Writing Workshop
2026-02-17 13:00 - 14:30 | The Good Companions, 670 Albert St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 6L2, Canada
Write the story only you can tell. Join a supportive writing group designed to help you find the words for the life stories you haven’t found a way to tell. Facilitated by Jeremiah Bartram, who has extensive training and experience as a writer and playwright. Inspired by the Writers’ Union of Canada’s proven methodology. We will blend warm -up exercises, creative prompts, and reflective group discussion to get the writing flowing. This is not a therapy group – but personal wiring is powerful. The goal here is craft, clarity, and courage. Rough rafts are expected and welcome.

What to Expect:

Small group setting (Max. 10 participants)

Warm-up writing and group intros

Round table sharing tell the story you want to write

Supportive feedback; what resonates, what needs clarity

Choose your prompt and write for 10 minutes

Optional sharing and group reflection

Every voice matters, every draft is a beginning

No experience required – just the willingness to begin The group will meet biweekly, max. duration is two hours, break included

Register with our 2SLGBTQIA+ Program Coordinator Sarah Rea: sarah@thegoodcompanions.ca

Jeremiah Bartram: Queer Catholic Artist & Writer jeremiahbartram.com

The Good Companions bus stop: Albert St & Empress Ave North; Bus numbers: 12 (Blair/Tunney’s Pasture); LRT station: Pimisi

Teeth Become Weapons: Trans Grief and Rage
2026-02-17 19:00 - 20:30 | https://maxottawa.ca/list/teeth-become-weapons-trans-grief-and-rage/
Queer Death Salon is a community space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people to come together to discuss death, dying and grief. It is a facilitated drop-in discussion space, with the purpose of building connection, skill, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people navigating end of life in our personal lives and in our communities.

Our bodies, lives, and very beings are increasingly politicized.

Our stories and histories are flattened, made palatable for the sake of survival.

Our unique grief becomes increasingly buried and unheard, unshared.

What makes it unique?

What do we grieve?

How does that grief affect us?

What prevents us from engaging with that grief?

How does our grief connect us and bring us together?

Facilitator Imogen Reid is the last of the feral trans women, a proud dirtbag, degenerate, and fuck up. She is a harm reduction advocate and educator, a former founding member of Communities Organizing for Harm Reduction, one of the first organized groups in Ottawa doing harm reduction before there were any safe sites. Imogen is a recovering drug addict, survivor, fighter, activist, shoplifter, parent, story teller, and the holder of the memories of her dead.

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

Qwarabs Community Meet & Mingle
2026-02-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Ontario
Join us for our first ever Qwarabs community meet and mingle! We will be providing activities, games and prompts to help folks get to know each other. Meet some more queer SWANA (and beyond) cuties.

This event is open to all regardless of identity, relationship status or age, but Qwarabs remains a space that centres the SWANA and BIPOC community. Plus ones are welcome.

Registration required for location, use the link below to sign up.

Only light refreshments will be available to keep this event free.

Please remember to bring a mask, but we will have some available at the doors.

Venue info: the venue is accessible, has air filtration and is service dog friendly.

Rainbow Coffee Club
2026-02-18 10:00 - 11:30 | The Good Companions, 670 Albert St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 6L2, Canada
Join us on the first and third Wednesday, 10:00 – 11:30 AM at The Good Companions for coffee, tea, treats, and great company.

Most meetings feature guest speakers on engaging topics.

Contact Sarah at srea@thegoodcompanions.ca for details.

Pizza Night at Colonnade
2026-02-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Colonnade Pizza, 280 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1R7, Canada
Dinner the third Wednesday of every month at Colonnade Pizza (Metcalfe & Gilmour) 5:30PM. Remember keep our group growing – tell your friends!

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

Bienvenue
2026-02-18 19:30 - 23:00 | Laugh Lounge, 61 York St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 9C7, Canada
WILLKOMMEN, BIENVENUE, WELCOME!!! 🎩❤️‍🔥 friends, étrangers, strangers! citizens of so called “ottawa”

frabjous events is so happy to have you 🧸! we present bienvenue 🤍🖤 our own little cabaret inspired event!

authoritarianism is up! bank accounts are low! media literacy is dead. SO THE CIRCUS IS BACK 🙊🙈 OHHH WHAT BETTER TIME THAN THE PRESENT 🎁

— hosted by the magical and talented 🪄 ✩★ glenys marshall ★✩— accompanied by our magnificent house band ✩★ the Odd Fellows Orchestra ★✩ 🎉— ++ burlesque by the stunning ✩★ mona moor ★✩ 🎀— fantastical cirque by ✩★ valarie ★✩ 💐— & a dramatic performance that i’m sure will —- caw caw call ☎️🐦 2 you by ✩★ sarah ivanco ★✩

so leave your troubles outside!

doors at 7:30pm / show at 8:30pm

Dodgeball
2026-02-18 20:00 - 21:30 | Notre Dame High School, 710 Broadview Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K2A 2M2, Canada
Queer Dodgeball is all about having fun. A low-commitment activity to do with friends – you might even make new friends too!

Haven’t played dodgeball since elementary school? Don’t worry, neither have we. The rules of the game are explained before every session. Headshots are not allowed.

You need: A pair of indoor shoes! You will not be granted access into the gym without this.

How to sign up?

Sign up for the full season or for individual games through the link below. For drop-ins, select the date you’d like to sign up for and follow the prompts.

You will receive a confirmation email upon payments. You only need to fill out the waiver and health questionnaire once per season.

Fruit Cake
2026-02-18 20:00 - 22:30 | Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W4, Canada
A VARIETY SHOW BY AND FOR NOT-CIS-MAN-QUEERS. SELLS OUT EVERY TIME!

By and for dykes, lesbians, dolls, trans mascs in lip gloss, trans femmes in work boots, wlw worshippers, sapphics with treasure trails, gender fucked girls boys and toys.

Masking required.

All tickets are General Admission.

Seating is not guaranteed.

Please come early to get a good seat.

19 + after 9 PM

Spectrum (YSB)
2026-02-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Youth Services Bureau, 147 Besserer St, Ottawa, K1N 6A7, Canada
Looking for a fun, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality, identity, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa!

Join Spectrum on Instagram

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

How to access the program

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

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

Spectrum is also a safe space for youth to:

Meet new people

Engage in workshops and discussions

Access services like showers, laundry, computers, telephones

Get referrals

Access trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk

Just hang out!

Activities include:

An introduction to our space and expectations

A queer current events discussion

Activities

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

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

A relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!

Contact: Kate PoirierEmail: kpoirier@ysb.ca

OGRC Weekly Run
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:00 | T’s Pub, 323 Somerset St W, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 0J8, Canada
Join us every Thursday evening for our weekly 5 km run, starting and ending at T’s Pub. We welcome runners of all levels, with multiple pace groups to ensure everyone feels comfortable and supported. Whether you’re looking to push your limits or just enjoy a leisurely jog, there’s a spot for you in our community.
After the run, stick around at T’s Pub to unwind with a cold beer and some great company. It’s the perfect way to cap off a run and connect with fellow gay men. No pressure, just good vibes and good times!
See you at 7:00 PM—let’s hit the pavement together!

Art & Advocacy: A Webinar for Queer Creatives
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:00 | https://maxottawa.ca/list/art-advocacy-a-webinar-for-queer-creatives/
Join Karla Marx – drag queen, burlesque performer and all around queer icon for a virtual session focused on using drag and art for 2SLGBTQIA+ activism.

This session is offered in partnership with Trans Action Alberta.

Queer Momentum’s Winter Webinars

Through our webinars, we help power-up 2SLGBTQIA+ advocates and allies with training on effective advocacy, movement-building and community organizing. These sessions are free, and intended to help you – as an activist or ally – become a stronger advocate.

This winter, we’re bringing you five sessions designed and delivered by our team, ranging from effective messaging to arts-based activism to undertaking culturally aware advocacy. We’re proud of these sessions, and excited to share them with you. All sessions will be recorded and shared with registrants – so don’t hesitate to sign up even if you can’t make it during the time-slot.

Gay Men In Recovery
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:10 | MAX Ottawa, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2H8, Canada
A weekly hybrid narcotics anonymous group for gay men.

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

Meeting formats and accessibility:

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

This meeting invites participation by all attendees.

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

This meeting is meant to be attended by men only.

This meeting is wheelchair accessible.

Meetings virtually and in person.

Karaoke Night
2026-02-19 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-02-22 20:00 - 23:00 | T’s, 323 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON, 2P 0J8, Canada
Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.

BodyTalk
2026-02-19 21:00 - 2026-02-20 02:00 | Afterlight, 129 Bank St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5N7, Canada
BodyTalk is a new queer-inclusive night featuring handpicked artists from our community and beyond, powered by @skank.party. we’ll be celebrating 💅🏼 EVERY THURSDAY

What is BodyTalk all about?

BodyTalk is a celebration of queer joy, movement, and music. It’s a space to dance, connect, and honour our bodies and identities.

Expect genre-defying sets, fresh sounds, and artists who push boundaries and tell stories through music.

At Its heart, BodyTalk is:

A safe space for queer, trans, and non-binary folks, and everyone in between

A night to discover new music beyond the mainstream

A place to build community, make new connections, and truly let go

An open invitation to express yourself fully and authentically

@b0dy_talk let’s honor our bodies, open our hearts and connect with our beloved community 🌈 💫

Over the Rainbow Meet & Greet
2026-02-20 18:00 - 21:00 | The Good Companions, 670 Albert St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 6L2, Canada
Join us every 3rd Friday of the month (unless noted) for a casual, relaxed night out. Enjoy a meal, drinks, good company, and a game of pool or darts.

We will be offering pizza and salad ($5.00 – $15.00) in addition to our alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase.

Queers & Beers
2026-02-20 18:00 - 23:30 | Queen Street Fare, 170 Queen St, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5E1, Canada
🍻✨ QUEERS & BEERS is heading to Queen St. Fare! ✨🍻

This time around we’re going old school Queers & Beers style – chill vibes, great convos, and space to actually talk!

🌈 What’s Queers & Beers all about?

Do 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! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

🎉 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 ✨

📣 This is an open event – so bring your pals!

💖 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

🪪 Physical Accessibility Note:Queen St. Fare has automated doors and accessible washrooms. 💯

🧡 We want to acknowledge and honour that this event takes place on unceded Algonquin Territory, land that was never given up or surrendered.

Let’s raise a glass & connect, community-style! 🥂See you there! 💃🏽🍻🌈💬

Queerspora: Love, Friendship, and Family
2026-02-20 18:30 - 20:30 | https://maxottawa.ca/list/queerspora-love-friendship-and-family/
Join fellow queer newcomers for a discussion about building connection and belonging across distance, culture, and community.

For our February session, we’re connecting online and exploring love, friendship, family, long-distance closeness, and the relationships that sustain us through change. We’ll reflect on what it means to feel held, supported, and connected as queer people navigating diaspora and community-building.

NOTE: This event is held virtually (over Google Meet). The meeting link will be emailed to those who registered prior to the event.

Please RSVP through the form below

Sapphic Night at the Lookout
2026-02-20 20:30 - 23:00 | The Lookout Bar, 41 York Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5S7, Canada
Your prayers have been answered… Sapphic Nights are back at The Lookout! 💋🧡🤍🩷 Tell your friends… 😉✨

Featuring: Wysteria Root, Elle Faekwa, and Kopy Cat

🎟️ Tickets to our 8:30pm (seated) event are available through the link below.

We’ll see you there at Ottawa’s Home for Drag! 🌈🩷🤍🧡

Sapphic Night at the Lookout
2026-02-20 23:00 - 2026-02-21 01:30 | The Lookout Bar, 41 York Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5S7, Canada
Your prayers have been answered… Sapphic Nights are back at The Lookout! 💋🧡🤍🩷 Tell your friends… 😉✨

Featuring: Wysteria Root, Elle Faekwa, and Kopy Cat

🎟️ Tickets to our 11:30pm (dancefloor) event are available through the link below.

We’ll see you there at Ottawa’s Home for Drag! 🌈🩷🤍🧡

Magic the Gathering
2026-02-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Ottawa Trans Library, 1104 Somerset St. West, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y3C8, Canada
Join the Ottawa Trans Library community for an evening of Magic: The Gathering Commander! This is a laid-back, cozy space for players to relax, play, and connect. Whether your experienced or still learning the ropes, bring your own deck and enjoy some fun, casual games in a welcoming community atmosphere.

CABARET – a Singalong & Fundraiser
2026-02-21 18:15 - 20:15 | ByTowne Cinema, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Join Tone Cluster at the film classic “Cabaret”, a singalong and fundraiser for the choir.

This 1972 film musical won 8 Academy awards and stars Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowles and Joel Grey as the emcee both in iconic performances.

Dress up as your favourite major character and participate in our costume contest. There will be a prize for best costume!

You can use your smart phone to view the lyrics or use printed lyrics sheets to join the singalong.

Accessibility Information:

The ByTowne auditorium and washrooms are fully accessible and there will be reserved accessible spots in the theatre. For more information with regards to accessibility, please visit https://www.bytowne.ca/faqs/

Parking:

Free and paid parking is available on various city streets during certain times of day (see the City of Ottawa website for details), or in nearby lots. Parking is also at the Loblaws on the other side of Nelson St (see details).

Bottomless Dine & Drag Dinner
2026-02-21 19:00 - 22:00 | The Vanitea Room, 551 Somerset St West, Ottawa, ON, K1R 5J9, Canada
Every week, on Saturday night, Vanitea is the destination for the no. 1 voted drag dinner, presented by beloved house host Devona Coe and a rotating calendar of featured local and visiting drag queens.Delivering their struts, gag-worthy performances & all-over sass for your Saturday night pleasure, + a fabulous 3 course tower (with meal included) and bottomless drinks!

Drag Brunch
2026-02-22 11:30 - 14:00 | The Vanitea Room, 551 Somerset St West, Ottawa, ON, K1R 5J9, Canada
Every last Sunday of the month (with the exception of pride week in the summer) is drag brunch. Check our calendar for details.If it’s the last Sunday of the month – its drag brunch. Seatings available at 11:30am and 2pm.Please note: that the drag brunch preset menu does NOT include bottomless mimosas – it includes one single mimosa with cuisine as indicated on the menu.Bottomless mimosas are an extra charge to your drag brunch package.

Nonbinary Social and Crafternoon
2026-02-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Ottawa Trans Library, 1104 Somerset St. West, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y3C8, Canada
What to expect: Non-binary people and friends hanging out and crafting. We have supplies for making bracelets, folding origami, colored beads, embroidery floss, and plastic lace. Volunteer coordinators will be wearing name tags and can help answer any questions you might have.

If you would like an idea of what the event space looks like, check out our recent pics in the gallery.

What to bring: You don’t need to bring anything. You are welcome to bring your own crafting materials. Food and drink is welcome, also.

Sunday Afternoon Bear Walk
2026-02-22 14:30 - 15:40 | Ottawa / Gatineau Pathways, Ottawa, Canada
Join other gay and bisexual men (including gay and bi transmen) for a one hour walk every Sunday at 2:30pm. Locations vary each week and are posted to the website through the link below.

Puck Us, Choose Us, Love Us
2026-02-22 21:00 - 23:30 | Room 104, 104 Clarence St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5P6, Canada
ottawa!! puck us, choose us, love us 🫵❤️‍🔥🏒 saw there were a few other heated rivalry events in town … couldn’t resist a little competition 🫣 (if any of u wanna kiss btw let us know)

for queer people by queer people! down with the touring companies!

night ft sets by @orph.he.is.exe, @joshsierra_, @a__and.re !! come dance ! ++ sweat! snow cones 🍧 and also a look a like contest 😳 if you look like ilya or shane WE. NEED. YOU! > winner gets a priiiize ❤️

tickets linked below!! 🎟️$12!! come party <3 it’s time for COMMUNITY

AND BEFORE YALL SAY ANYTHIIING SUNDAY IS SERVICE INDUSTRY NIGHT!!! u damn well know ur free! embrace culture mfs the world is imploding. party on a sunday.

5-Pin Bowling
2026-02-23 18:30 - 20:00 | West Park Lanes, 1205 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 2Z8, Canada
EVERYONE is welcome (please bring your friends!) to join us for a fun evening of 5-pin bowling at the West Park Lanes bowling alley at 1205 Wellington Street West. We play two games. The cost is $10.00, including shoe rental. It’s quite informal. You don’t have to join a team, just show up at West Park Lanes. Please come to the lanes early—at least 15 minutes early.
