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SUMMARY:Bumpah 2 Bumpah
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the inaugural Bumpah2Bumpah\, a free party in collaboration with Capital Pride prioritizing enjoyment and a safe space for QTBIPOC showcasing Black Queer DJs from Ottawa\, Toronto and Montreal. \n\n\n\nLineup \n\n\n\n11:00 PM Jayel B2B Ace Dillinger \n\n\n\n6:30 PM – Gothbitch \n\n\n\n7:00 PM DJ Del Pilar B2B DJ Avenue \n\n\n\n8:00 PM DJ Celestial B2B JU!CE \n\n\n\n9:00 PM DJ KAA$H B2B BUHUBUHLO \n\n\n\n10:00 PM TTRILLS B2B Incognita
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/bumpah-2-bumpah/
LOCATION:Capital Pride DJ Stage – Intersection of Bank & Somerset
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240822T180000
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SUMMARY:Queers & Beers – Pride Edition
DESCRIPTION:Are you a craft beer enthusiast? Enjoy connecting with your community and meeting new friends? Ready for engaging conversations and new experiences? Drop by and say hi to our outreach team for this Pride month edition of Queers & Beers!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queers-beers-pride-edition/
LOCATION:Overflow Brewery – 2477 Kaladar Ave
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SUMMARY:FrancoQueer Consultation
DESCRIPTION:Nous accueillons une consultation locale dans le cadre du projet de développement des capacités opérationnelles de FrancoQueer. Cette rencontre vise à soutenir la mission provinciale de l’organisme en engageant les communautés francophones 2SLGBTQIA+ à travers la province. \n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nWe’re co-hosting a local consultation as part of the FrancoQueer Operational Capacity Development project. This meeting aims to support the organization’s provincial mission by engaging 2SLGBTQIA+ Francophone communities across the province.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/francoqueer-consultation/
LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240822T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240822T183000
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SUMMARY:Free Haircuts!
DESCRIPTION:Your next great haircut awaits! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a free haircut from a hairstylist with over 39 years of experience – reserve your spot now by following the link here. 
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/free-haircuts/
LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240821T183000
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SUMMARY:Let’s Dance! Dansons! with the Ottawa Gay Men’s Chorus
DESCRIPTION:Check out this musical journey across the dance spectrum\, from rock and pop to stage hits and old-time dance anthems. Vocal acrobatics and swinging hip gyrations are guaranteed! Our team will be tabling and distributing resources and information — come chat with us!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/lets-dance-dansons-with-the-ottawa-gay-mens-chorus/
LOCATION:The Gladstone Theatre – 910 Gladstone Ave
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240818T160000
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SUMMARY:Wake Up Ottawa Kiki Ball
DESCRIPTION:We hope you’ve gotten your beauty sleep\, because it’s time for The WAKE-UP Ottawa Kiki Ball!  \n\n\n\nExperience the magic of ballroom culture with show-stopping performances\, dazzling runways\, and iconic vogue battles. Celebrate love\, diversity\, and creativity as we ignite Ottawa with a night of unparalleled glamor and unity. Ottawa\, it’s time to awaken from your slumber! \n\n\n\nDress to impress\, bring your best energy\, and let’s make history together! Don’t miss out on this electrifying celebration of self-expression and community. \n\n\n\nCategories: \n\n\n\nSex Siren (Male Figure\, Female Figure) \n\n\n\nVirgin Runway  \n\n\n\nVirgin Performance \n\n\n\nBest Dresed \n\n\n\nRealness (Female Figure & Male Figure) \n\n\n\nFace (Female Figure & Male Figure) \n\n\n\nRunway (All-American\, European\, Female Figure) \n\n\n\nCommentator vs Commentator \n\n\n\nPerformance (Realness with a Twist\, Butch Queen Vogue Femme\, Femme Queen Performance\, Women’s Performance\, Drag Performance\, Old Way) \n\n\n\nBizarre \n\n\n\nBody (Male Figure & Female Figure)
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/wake-up-ottawa-kiki-ball/
LOCATION:Bronson Centre – 211 Bronson Ave
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SUMMARY:"I Wanna Dance with Somebody" Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Tens\, Tens\, Tens across the boards! \n\n\n\nFrom old way to new way\, Inside Out and MAX Ottawa are coming together for our second installment of our film screening series\, and this time\, the theme is ballroom! \n\n\n\nJoin us at ByTowne Cinema for a selection of short films we’re calling I Wanna Dance with Somebody. These shorts honor the importance of community and creating spaces where we can be our authentic selves. \n\n\n\nProgramming: \n\n\n\n\nRealness with a Twist: A talented footballer suppresses his secret passion for voguing for fear of his teammates’ disapproval.\n\n\n\nMnM: An exuberant portrait of chosen sisters Mermaid and Milan\, two emerging runway divas in the drag ballroom community.\n\n\n\nThe House of LaBeija: A poetic documentary that pays homage to the first ballroom house\, the House of LaBeija\, through a series of letters from its members.\n\n\n\nHaus: A displaced black queer boy finds refuge in his city’s underground Kiki Ballroom scene.\n\n\n\nUnless We Dance: In Quibdó\, a city with the highest homicide rates in Colombia\, Jonathan and hundreds of young people come together through dance to face the brutal fate of violence.\n\n\n\nThe Tweetations Revue: A charismatic cast of songbirds take flight on a musical journey through a vibrant variety show\, creating a fantastical celebration of cultural heritage and artistic brilliance.\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the screening\, we’ll have a panel discussion with prominent figures in the Canadian ballroom scene.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/i-wanna-dance-with-somebody-film-screening/
LOCATION:ByTowne Cinema – 325 Rideau Street
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240818T110000
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SUMMARY:Capital Pride Family Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Ahoy\, matey! Set sail with us at the Capital Pride Family Picnic at Hintonburg Park!  \n\n\n\nThe theme is pirates – bring your family\, friends\, and a hearty “Arrrrr” for a swashbuckling good time. MAX will be tabling\, sharing information\, and enjoying the festivities with you! \n\n\n\nWe’ll also be handing out our own custom-made temporary tattoos – perfect for any pirate worth their boots. 
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/capital-pride-family-picnic/
LOCATION:Hintonburg Park – 49 Fairmont Ave
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240817T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240818T030000
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SUMMARY:GO HARD – All Black Everything
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, GO HARD CREW will be in OTTAWA for their signature Pride event! Legendary DJ Blackcat\, DJ Prestige & DJ Pogi will be playing Amapiano\, Dancehall\, R&B Hip Hop\, Soca\, Afrobeats\, and Soca music all night. \n\n\n\nMAX staff will be handing out safer sex supplies & harm reduction supplies — come say hi!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/go-hard-all-black-everything/
LOCATION:Lounge 164 – 164 Laurier Ave
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240817T120000
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SUMMARY:Confidence is Key - Ballroom Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn what it takes to be an icon?  \n\n\n\nMAX Ottawa\, in collaboration with BGMN and CCKBA\, proudly presents “Confidence is Key” – an immersive Ballroom Workshop Series designed to elevate your skills and boost your confidence. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned performer or a curious beginner\, this workshop series is designed to inspire and empower you. Come learn from legends\, connect with the community\, and celebrate ballroom culture! \n\n\n\nEvent Schedule:  \n\n\n\nClose: 8:30 PM \n\n\n\nDJ (Set Mixing): 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM \n\n\n\nBreak: 15 mins \n\n\n\nCommentator: 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM \n\n\n\nBreak: 15 mins \n\n\n\nBody: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM \n\n\n\nBreak: 15 mins \n\n\n\nBest Dressed: 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM \n\n\n\nBreak: 15 mins \n\n\n\nRealness: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM \n\n\n\nBreak: 15 mins \n\n\n\nPerformance: 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/confidence-is-key-ballroom-workshops/
LOCATION:Carleton Ice House – Raven Road
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240816T220000
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SUMMARY:GO HARD – Glow in the Dark Party
DESCRIPTION:Come out and dance to incredible DJs playing R&B\, Hip Hop\, Dancehall\, Soca\, Afrobeats\, and Ballroom music during this Pride month edition of GO HARD\, brought to you by GO HARD EVENTS. The theme is Glow in the Dark – get those neon colours ready. \n\n\n\nMAX will be present at the event handing out safer sex supplies & harm reduction supplies\, come say hi!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/go-hard-glow-in-the-dark-party/
LOCATION:The Hudson – 158 Rideau Street
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240816T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240816T230000
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SUMMARY:FEMME - Bold & Beautiful
DESCRIPTION:Step into your power with FEMME – Bold & Beautiful\, a sensational burlesque workshop and celebration dedicated to Black Femme Folks. This empowering event is designed to boost your confidence\, embrace body positivity\, and encourage you to take up space with courage in your daily life. \n\n\n\nOrganized by Sister Sister in partnership with MAX Ottawa\, FEMME promises an evening of glamour\, self-expression\, and celebration. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or new to the world of burlesque\, this workshop will offer you the tools and support to shine brightly. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this chance to revel in your boldness and beauty. Come and celebrate with us as we uplift and empower one another through the art of burlesque. \n\n\n\nDress up\, show up\, and let your inner sparkle shine!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/femme-bold-beautiful/
LOCATION:Bronson Centre – 211 Bronson Ave\, Room 103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240731T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240731T203000
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SUMMARY:Keeping it 100
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the July edition of Keeping it 100! Keeping it 100\, or K1 for short\, is a peer discussion group for African\, Caribbean\, and Black queer men and trans and non-binary folks. Stay tuned as we announce the theme for this month’s discussion. 
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/keeping-it-100/
LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240705T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240705T200000
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SUMMARY:Queerspora Picnic in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Gay\, Bisexual\, Trans\, and Queer (GBTQ) newcomer in Ottawa? \n\n\n\nDo you want to socialize and connect with other newcomers?  \n\n\n\nMAX Ottawa invites you to our Queerspora relaunch event on July 5th!  \n\n\n\nJoin us at Queerspora Relaunch Picnic to socialize and connect over simple dinner\, snacks and drinks!   To register\, please email queerspora@maxottawa.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queerspora-picnic-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Major’s Hill Park
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