Karaoke Night
2024-12-22 20:00 - 23:00, 2024-12-26 20:00 - 23:00, 2024-12-29 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Toronto) | T’s, 323 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON, 2P 0J8, Canada
Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.

Art House: Open Mic Night
2024-12-23 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-30 18:00 - 22:00 | Art House, 555 Somerset St. West, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R5K1, Canada
Weekly open mic night! Open to all artists/genres.

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

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

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

Hosted by Phasez. @Phasezmusic

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

Swim Workout
2024-12-23 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-12-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-12-26 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-12-27 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-12-29 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-12-30 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-01-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Montpetit Hall – uOttawa, 125 University Private, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Meet fellow Queer swimmers & get a workout in. Open to members or drop-in registrations.

Queer Lifting Club
2024-12-24 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-12-31 18:00 - 20:30 | St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 400 Sparks St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1R5A2, Canada
Free drop-in fitness and social club. Signed waivers required to participate.

Ottawa Frontrunners Weekly Meet
2024-12-24 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-12-31 18:30 - 20:00 | City Hall (Lisgar St Entrance), 111 Lisgar, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Ottawa Frontrunners (OFR) is a running and walking club for members of the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (2SLGBTQ) community and friends. Located in Ottawa, it is Canada’s national capital chapter of International Frontrunners. We have runners of various ages and skill levels and typically have groups going between 5 and 9 km (3 and 5.59 miles) at various paces. Walkers are also members of the club, consisting usually of runners on the injury list and partners or friends of runners.

Swim Workout
2024-12-24 18:45 - 19:45, 2024-12-31 18:45 - 19:45 | YMCA – Argyle, 181 Argyle Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, K2P1B7, Canada

Board Game Night
2024-12-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Ottawa Trans Library, 1104 Somerset St. West, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y3C8, Canada
Biweekly board game night. Bringing friends and your own games are encouraged. The Library’s game collection can be found here.

Ottawa Frontrunners Weekly Womens Meet
2024-12-27 18:15 - 19:45 | City Hall (Lisgar St Entrance), 111 Lisgar, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Fever Pitch Hot Jazz
2024-12-27 20:00 - 23:30 | Art House, 555 Somerset St. West, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R5K1, Canada
We are proud to present our monthly jazz show, Fever Pitch! Travel back in our 1920s speakeasy joint for the hottest of jazz that blends the spirit of ragtime, the magic of the blues, and energy of brass band marches played by a quartet of local musicians! Doors at 8pm. Music starts 9pm.

Please note that if advance tickets sell out, then the event is at capacity.

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

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

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

T's TGIF Drag: That's A Wrap 2024!
2024-12-27 21:00 - 23:00 | T’s, 323 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON, 2P 0J8, Canada
It’s #TGIF, my loves, and you know what that means! Drag, drama, and a dazzling night of unforgettable performances! 🌈💃

💄 Bianca Allen is back to slay the stage with a handpicked lineup of talent:💋 Kween Mallika – Serving looks and lewks.🔥 Zak Zinya – Bringing fire to the floor.🌟 RIP EM – Our featured artist, here to RIP the stage to shreds!

🎶 After the show, stick around for a dance party you won’t forget! Resident DJ Zabella spins the beats from 11 PM to 2 AM!

Get ready to wrap up 2024 with fierce vibes and fabulous fun! 🎉 Let’s make this Friday legendary!

Ottawa Frontrunners Saturday Meets (Winter)
2024-12-28 09:30 - 10:30 | City Hall (Lisgar St Entrance), 111 Lisgar, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Bottomless Dine & Drag Dinner
2024-12-28 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
2024-12-29 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.

Sunday Night Tennis
2024-12-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Tennis Centre West Ottawa, 120 Greenview Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, K2B8J8, Canada
Meet members of Gay Lesbian Tennis Ottawa at novice/advanced doubles tennis every Sunday.

NYE with Saltina Shaker, Sunshine Glitterchild and Karamilk
2024-12-31 20:00 - 22:30 | The Lookout Bar, 41 York Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5S7, Canada
Ring in the NY with Karamilk, Sunshine and Saltina serving amazing drag performances.

Glitch: Y2K NYE
2024-12-31 20:00 - 2025-01-01 02:00 | SAW, 67 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON, K1N 7B9, Canada
get ready to party like it’s 1999 at GLITCH: Y2K NYE! 💿 👾 join us at Club SAW for a night of early 2000s nostalgia with an incredible lineup of queer talent and ring in the new year Y2K style 💫

jam out to beats by DJs Torin, Hug Mosh, and Sweet Morgane, spinning the hits that defined a generation 💎🎧 maybe you’ll find your Y2K cutie under the neon lights and share a midnight kiss that’s, like… totally hot 😉

🌟 brace your mainframe for pixel-perfect drag performances from Denim (Canada’s Drag Race season 4), Mx. Capital Pride Edith Puthie, Peter Packer, Mx. Tique, and Karen Lisgays! along with the incredible drag, Torin will also be giving us a mesmermizing hula hooping performance to help end the year with a bang <3

& step into our Y2K marketplace and browse an amazing selection of queer treasures! Featuring: Sage & Steel, Victaurus’ Cottage, A. J. L. Y. Artistry, [Insert Girl Name], and C Slack Design — offering everything hand-crafted brilliance!! upgrade your vibe and take home something iconic 🙂

so Ottawa, break out your velour tracksuits, frosted tips, and glittery flip phones, and log into 2025! 💾💿 💻 GLITCH is the queer millennium fantasy: Y2K glam, throwback hits with a modern twist, and drag so good it’ll crash your system 🌐💅 don’t let your New Year buffer—this is the party you can’t miss!! see you on the dance floor, cyber cuties xo 💋🪩

**there is a discount code for trans and BIPOC community members. if you are part of these communities, you can use the codes ‘trans’ and ‘bipoc’ at checkout. Note: these discounts do not combine.

*if price is a barrier for attending, please reach out!

<3 We would like to thank our incredible local sponsors that helped make this event possible. A massive thank you to Rideau Rollers, Le Poisson Bleu, Wilf and Ada’s, and Spark Beer <3

SAW is a physically accessible space.

Masking is recommended but not mandatory. There will be air purifiers running throughout the event. There will be masks and ear plugs available at the event.

This event is 19+.

NYE with Saltina Shaker, Sunshine Glitterchild and Karamilk
2024-12-31 22:30 - 2025-01-01 02:00 | The Lookout Bar, 41 York Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5S7, Canada
Ring in the New year with an amazing lineup of Queens to get 2025 started! Featuring ONDS winner Karamilk with her amazing dance skills! Sunshine Glitterchild, the Queen of joy and wonder and Saltina Shaker … the sexy vixen of Ottawa.

This ticket comes with some amazing treats, such as party favours and a midnight toast! We are open till 3:00 AM to keep the party going and we hope you will join us at your favourite spot in the Market to ring in 2025!!!! See you there!!!

Doors open upon conclusion of the prior show, at approx. 10:30 pm. This ticket ensures priority entry to the venue up until showtime of 10:30pm. After the show begins, entry is subject to capacity requirements.

This performance is in a nightclub format, and does not include seat assignments. The dance floor is open, and customer dancing with a live DJ is invited in between drag sets, as well as after the show until close. Refunds not granted within 48 hours of showtime.

19+
