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SUMMARY:Queer and Trans Solidarity with Palestine
DESCRIPTION:🌈🇵🇸🏳️‍⚧️ Join us for a community event to learn about queer and trans solidarity with Palestine! \n\n\n\nFeaturing: \n\n\n\n🍉 Maša Davidovic (Ottawa) @masha_davidovic🍉 Maria Fakhouri (Ottawa)🍉 Natalie Kouri-Towe (Montreal) \n\n\n\nSpeakers at this event will address the following questions: \n\n\n\n🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ Why do so many queer and trans people identify with and support the struggle for Palestinian liberation? \n\n\n\n🇵🇸 What is pinkwashing and how does Israel use it to legitimize apartheid\, occupation\, and genocide? \n\n\n\n🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 Why is connecting the queer\, trans\, and Palestinian struggles a powerful strategy for building an even stronger liberation movement? \n\n\n\nℹ️ Accessibility Information \n\n\n\n• This will be a masked event in order to support community health and safety. Masks will be provided free of charge.• The amphitheatre is a sloped space which is entered from the back. There are two stairway steps between each row in the amphitheatre.• There are four dedicated spaces for wheelchairs at the back/top of the amphitheatre.• The last row of seats will be reserved for participants with mobility limitations; as mentioned above\, it is necessary to take two steps down to sit in this row. \n\n\n\n✨ Looking forward to seeing you on May 16! \n\n\n\nThis event is part of the Punchup Collective’s Month of May Day 2025 event series. More info at www.maydayottawa.org \n\n\n\nThis event is endorsed by•Faculty for Palestine Ottawa @f4p.ottawa•Independent Jewish Voices Ottawa @ijvottawa•Labour for Palestine Ottawa @labour4palestineott •Ottawa Trans Library @ottawa_trans_library•Queers for Palestine Ottawa @queers4palestineott \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n✨Register for IN-PERSON:https://QTsolidarity.eventbrite.ca \n\n\n\n💻 Register for ONLINE:https://tinyurl.com/QTSolOnline
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/no-pride-in-genocide/
LOCATION:St. Paul University Amphitheatre\, 233 Main St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 1C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250516T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
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UID:10002608-1747422000-1747427400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Auction for the Pride Night Market
DESCRIPTION:Auction proceeds will go towards supporting our queer and trans market by covering a portion of vendor fees so we can offer sliding scale spots\, hiring queer and trans performers and other event costs! \n\n\n\nThis event is organized by queer and trans small businesses! 🔥 All vendors will be from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community! \n\n\n\nAuction Items: \n\n\n\n✨ Our pals @spectrasonic donated two general admission tickets for @puptheband featuring @snottynoserezkids !! Valued at $100. \n\n\n\n✨ Small business bestie @piepies.parlour donated a huge kit of vegan hair products! Valued at $211. \n\n\n\n✨ Queer owned coffee shop @studio.staja donated party games pack! Valued at $60. \n\n\n\n✨ @creative.passive.blob made and donated a crochet strawberry earrings+necklace set. Valued at $60. \n\n\n\n✨ Vegan bakery @franberrybaking donated two stuffed cookie packs! Valued at $96. \n\n\n\n✨ Local artist @coffeebean_nick donated an incredible tote bag and sticker pack. Valued at $70. \n\n\n\nCan you believe how amazing all these things are. More items to announce in the next few days! \n\n\n\nAll bidding will take place @littlejoberrys during the event. If you can’t make it @venusenvyottawa will be taking online bids through their Instagram stories during event hours. \n\n\n\n@littlejoberrys will be serving up all vegan snacks and drinks for purchase and a free cupcake for everyone who comes and supports! \n\n\n\nMask mandatory but we will have a small patio set up outside for snacking!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/auction-for-the-pride-night-market/
LOCATION:Little Jo Berry’s\, 1305 Wellington St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y 0S3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Little Jo Berry's":MAILTO:littlejoberrys@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250516T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250413T191216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T191227Z
UID:10002433-1747422000-1747427400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:OSPN: Over the Rainbow Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Meet up with other friends and members of the Ottawa Senior Pride Network for this fun meet and greet social event\, with a cash bar. This is a great\, relaxing way to meet new friends over drinks and good conversation. We hope you can join us!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ospn-over-the-rainbow-meet-greet/2025-05-16/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert Street
CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250516T230000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250502T165920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T170243Z
UID:10002567-1747418400-1747436400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queers & Beers: Spring Fling
DESCRIPTION:🌈 QUEERS & BEERS at Lowertown Brewery in the Byward Market! 🍻 \n\n\n\nQueers & Beers is heading back to Lowertown for this Indoor + outdoor (weather depending) event! 🎉 \n\n\n\nWe’d like to acknowledge and honor that all of the work we do is currently being done on unceded Algonquin Territory that was never given up and never surrendered. 🙏🌍 \n\n\n\nDo you love craft beer? 🍺 Do you like getting together with your community and meeting new friends? 🤝 Want to have interesting conversations & try new things? 🧐 Yes\, yes\, and YES! 🙌 So let’s get together and explore the craft brew scene here in Ottcity 🍻 & create a safer space for queer & trans pub lovers! 🌟 \n\n\n\nCome with friends 👯‍♀️\, come alone 🧑‍🤝‍🧑\, come with a date 💕\, end up on a date 💑\, make new pals 🤗\, talk to those you know 👋\, talk to those you don’t know but have always wanted to 😏\, or hey even keep to yourself 🤫\, because it’s all good & do what makes you feel most comfortable! 💖 \n\n\n\n[This is an open event\, so feel free to invite your pals! 🎉] \n\n\n\nAll genders & sexualities are welcome! 🌈 \n\n\n\nThe goal is to provide a fun & safer environment for enjoying craft beers & chatting with pals! 🍻💬 \n\n\n\nWe will try to prioritize visiting spaces that are physically accessible! 🚪♿ \n\n\n\nFeedback\, thoughts\, suggestions are welcome! You can shoot us a message anytime! 📩queering613@gmail.com \n\n\n\n📍 Lowertown Brewery73 York Street \n\n\n\nPhysical Accessibility Note:Lowertown is a physically accessible venue\, with a ramp at the entrance 🛣️ and accessible bathrooms on the main level 🚻. There is also an outdoor patio for COVID-safer spaces\, weather depending. 🌤️
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queers-beers-spring-fling/
LOCATION:Lowertown Brewery\, 73 York St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 5T2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live music,Nightlife,Parties,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Queering 613":MAILTO:queering613@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250417T191538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T191547Z
UID:10002460-1747418400-1747425600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Trans Library Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:Calling all 2SLGBTQIA+ youth! Are you between the ages of 14-19 and interested in connecting with other Queer youth in your community? Drop into OTL’s Youth Group on April 18th between 6pm-8pm to make some new friends and learn more about our community. Meetings are casual and drop in\, so you can stay for as long or as little as you would like. Expect a mix of discussion\, low stakes activities\, and free time to chat and connect. We will be meeting on the third Friday of each month\, so if you can’t make this one we hope to see you in the future!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ottawa-trans-library-youth-group/2025-05-16/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250516T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250516T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250514T185644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T185658Z
UID:10002726-1747414800-1747422000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Frontrunners - Women's Run
DESCRIPTION:A running and walking club for 2SLGBTQ+ community and friends in the National Capital Region\, meeting Tuesday nights\, Friday nights\, and Saturday mornings (09:00 (spring\, summer\, fall); 09:30 (winter; from the first Saturday of December to the last Saturday of March)) at 111 Lisgar Street\, the rear entrance of City Hall. \n\n\n\nRuns are held: \n\n\n\n\nTuesdays at 6:30 pm\, after which we go for coffee (Routes)\n\n\n\nSaturdays at 9:00 am (9:30 am from the first Saturday of December to the last Saturday of March inclusive)\, followed by breakfast  (Routes)\n\n\n\n\nWomen’s 5km run \n\n\n\n\nFridays at 5:00 pm\n\n\n\nThis event is open to all who identify as women\, female-identifying\, non-binary\, and Two-Spirit individuals\n\n\n\nFor more details\, please email wmns@ottawafrontrunners.org \n\n\n\n\nNOTICE: 2025 Gatineau runs — Saturdays\, 10 May\, 14 June\, 12 July\, 9 August\, 13 September\, and 11 October. \n\n\n\nCancellation of runs are rare\, only owing to holidays and hazardous weather. When runs are cancelled\, we post a notice on the site linked below and send an e-mail to members.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/frontrunners-womens-run/2025-05-16/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T230000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20241029T210043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T152947Z
UID:10000511-1747339200-1747350000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/karaoke-night/2025-05-15/
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:20250515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250128T212143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T212151Z
UID:10001631-1747335600-1747339200@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/2025-05-15/
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:20250515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250502T164136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T164209Z
UID:10002566-1747333800-1747341000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Meet & Swap
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday May 15th between 6:30pm – 830pm at the Ottawa Bike Cafe (79 Sparks Street) for a gear swap and social! \n\n\n\nIf you’re like us and have some bike related gear kicking around gathering dust (think an extra reflector\, that extra multi tool you never use\, a previously loved bottle cage\, the biking shirt you no longer like etc) bring it to our swap! It’s not necessary to bring anything\, we will have lots of bike lights and stickers to share from @thebikinglawyer ! 🛞🪛🔨 \n\n\n\nNot a bike gear fan? No problem! Come hangout with some bike-minded queer people\, maybe grab a little drink or snack from our friends @ottawabikecafe who are keeping the cafe open late for us! ☕️🍪 \n\n\n\nEven though this isn’t a bike ride event please still sign our waiver/code of conduct through the link below. While you’re there\, sign up for our email list too!🚲🌈
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/meet-swap/
LOCATION:Ottawa Bike Cafe\, 79 Sparks St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P5A5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Social,Sports and recreation
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Bike Club Ottawa":MAILTO:queerbikeclubottawa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250505T204459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T204543Z
UID:10002576-1747333800-1747339200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Trans and Gender-Diverse Pathways to Parenthood
DESCRIPTION:🌈 Looking to grow your family? \n\n\n\nJoin us May 15th from 6:30-8:00 PM for Shaping Parenthood! And hear from our panel of trans and gender-diverse parents as they share their unique journeys and offer valuable insights on various pathways to parenthood. \n\n\n\n🔗 Register via the link below!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/trans-and-gender-diverse-pathways-to-parenthood/
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/trans-and-gender-diverse-pathways-to-parenthood/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250506T163924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T163934Z
UID:10002582-1747332000-1747339200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Junk Journal Club
DESCRIPTION:Our 1st Junk Journal Club is finally here! \n\n\n\nThursday\, May 15th\,  6pm – 8pm \n\n\n\nScrappy scavengers and notable note takers gather round for a night of creating something fun with other junk journal lovers! \n\n\n\nWe’ll have curated junk journal materials to create your next stunning spread. Enjoy 10% off any items you want to use.  \n\n\n\n+ all the necessary supplies like craft scissors\, glue sticks\, markers\, magazines to collage\, assorted papers\, and much more.  \n\n\n\nSpots are limited. 
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/junk-journal-club/
LOCATION:Milk\, 45 William St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Milk":MAILTO:info@milkshop.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250514T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250506T165925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T165936Z
UID:10002584-1747227600-1747233000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:HIV/AIDS\, Harm Reduction\, and 2SLGBTQIA+ History
DESCRIPTION:In the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic\, communities took action where governments failed—creating harm reduction programs to prevent HIV transmission and care for one another. Many of those programs still exist today\, offering life-saving support amid the ongoing drug toxicity crisis. \n\n\n\nNow\, harm reduction services are under threat\, HIV rates are rising\, and politicians are scapegoating people who use drugs. These struggles are deeply connected. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, May 14 for a webinar with organizers from past and present. Together\, we’ll explore where these movements began\, what was achieved\, and why solidarity between communities is essential to defending health\, dignity\, and justice. \n\n\n\n🗓 May 14\, 2025🕐 1–2:30pm EST | 10–11:30am PST💻 Register through the link below.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/hiv-aids-harm-reduction-and-2slgbtqia-history/
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/hiv-aids-harm-reduction-and-2slgbtqia-history/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250514T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250516T235959
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250513T221712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T221721Z
UID:10002630-1747180800-1747439999@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa International Writers Festival
DESCRIPTION:The second half of the Ottawa International Writers Festival Spring Edition is back this week! Here at MAX\, we’re especially interested in Baldwin\, Styron\, and Me. \n\n\n\nAn unlikely literary friendship from the past sheds light on the radicalization of public debate around identity\, race\, and censorship. Peter Schneider sits down with author Mélikah Abdelmoumen\, and translator Catherine Khordoc for a discussion on their acclaimed book\, Baldwin\, Styron\, and Me . \n\n\n\nIn 1961\, James Baldwin spent several months in William Styron’s guest house. The two wrote during the day\, then spent evenings confiding in each other and talking about race in America. During one of those conversations\, Baldwin is said to have convinced his friend to write\, in first person\, the story of the 1831 slave rebellion led by Nat Turner. The Confessions of Nat Turner was published to critical acclaim\, winning the Pulitzer Prize in 1968\, and also creating outrage in part of the African American community. \n\n\n\nDecades later\, the controversy around cultural appropriation\, identity\, and the rights and responsibilities of the writer still resonates. In Baldwin\, Styron\, and Me\, Mélikah Abdelmoumen considers the writers’ surprising yet vital friendship from her standpoint as a racialized woman torn by the often unidimensional versions of her identity put forth by today’s politics and media. Considering questions of identity\, race\, equity\, and the often contentious public debates about these topics\, Abdelmoumen works to create a space where the answers are found by first learning how to listen—even in disagreement. \n\n\n\nGet tickets to this event through the link below! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck out the full lineup here!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ottawa-international-writers-festival-2/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Educational
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa International Writers Festival":MAILTO:info@writersfestival.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250429T225413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T225428Z
UID:10002561-1747164600-1747175400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Stuck in the Middle with Erika Lashbrook
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Night Oat on Gladstone Ave for an acoustic evening of folked-up soulful originals and covers. \n\n\n\nSets at 7:30 pm 9:30 pm
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/stuck-in-the-middle-with-erika-lashbrook/
LOCATION:Oat Couture Oatmeal Cafe\, 750 Gladstone Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live music,Nightlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250509T155749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T155800Z
UID:10002605-1747162800-1747170000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Bike Club
DESCRIPTION:🚨Ride Announcement!🚨 \n\n\n\nJoin us Tuesday\, May 13th for a ride to Vincent Massey Park! This will be a loop ride\, starting and ending at the Bayview Station (see slides through the link below) at 6:45pm\, leaving at 7. We will then ride to Vincent Massey Park\, chill for a bit there and then return back to Bayview as a group. Your ride home could be dark so please bring your charged bike lights (try the dollar store or bike shop). \n\n\n\nBring a chair\, or a blanket to sit on if you wish. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: \n\n\n\nThis route (13.6km Total) will be on bike paths \n\n\n\nWe will be crossing the canal at Hartwell Locks. There are two steps up to get onto the lock\, a narrow walkway with railings on both sides\, then two steps down. (Ride leaders can help lifting/moving bikes if needed\, just ask us!) \n\n\n\nThe ride will start and end at Bayview with a break at Vincent Massey Park \n\n\n\nAs always this is a no drop ride at a chill pace\, so no one gets left behind! Charge up those lights! \n\n\n\nHope to see you there!! 💖💖🌈🚲
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-bike-club/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Social,Sports and recreation
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Bike Club Ottawa":MAILTO:queerbikeclubottawa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250506T165244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T165254Z
UID:10002583-1747162800-1747170000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:In Our Tongues Asian Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:CELEBRATE ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH WITH US! Join us this upcoming May 2025 for Asian Heritage Month to celebrate as a community! We will be showcasing a line up of stellar artists including Kimmortal\, Shay\, and King Kimbit!!! Scroll down to read their bios then register. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nDate: May 13th\, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM EST  \n\n\n\nRegister via the button at the bottom of the page\, to attend either… IN-PERSON at Saw Centre (67 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada) or online via YouTube live steam (link provided day of via email you registered with) \n\n\n\nOur Artists\n\n\n\nKIMMORTAL \n\n\n\nPolaris-nominated\, multi-disciplinary artist blending hip hop\, theatre\, visual art\, and queer diasporic storytelling to create transformative\, inclusive spaces for marginalized voices. \n\n\n\nKimmortal is renowned for their highly conceptual genre-bending musical explorations and lyrical intricacies. The queer\, non-binary\, filipinx artist flows between singing and rapping; their signature subversive gusto only complemented with a down-to-earth\, human vulnerability. Their 3rd album “Shoebox” (2023) expresses the journey of healing intergenerational trauma and celebrating the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Their singles “This Dyke” appear on popular TV series The L Word: Generation Q and “On My Way” appear in Apex Legends Season 19. This past year Kim’s original music production was featured in the TV series Sort Of (out now on HBO\, CBC) and they’re currently writing for another TV Series (TBA). Their music video “Blue and Orange” directed by Aya garcia and co-written by Kimmortal and Tin lorica received the Best Music Video Award at the 2024 Disorient Asian American film festival. They’ve shared stages with Thundercat\, Saul Williams\, Ruby Ibarra\, Superknova\, Saba\, Shad K\, and many more. \n\n\n\nLive – Duo | Live – Band | Video – Blue and Orange | Instagram | Music + Links | Web | Press \n\n\n\nSHAY \n\n\n\nShay Saddiq is a poet with a rich portfolio in Ottawa’s spoken word and performance art scene. Known for her compelling performances in the OG500 competition\, she has graced the stage twice\, first time at 17 years old\, showcasing her skills and stage presence. Her talent has garnered attention beyond the stage\, as evidenced by her interview on Alan Neal’s “All in a Day” and features in various articles highlighting her artistic contributions. Shay has also left her mark in projects like “Pieces Of Us\,” where her creative voice resonates. \n\n\n\nOG500 Performance | Instagram \n\n\n\nKING KIMBIT \n\n\n\nKing Kimbit is a literary Hip-Hop artist born and raised on unceded Algonquin territory (Ottawa)\, passionate about empowering youth\, community care\, and sharing love through writing\, reciting\, and the abolition of punitive\, carceral institutions. King has performed solo and as part of ensembles in music and theatre across Turtle Island\, Jamaica\, and Vietnam. In 2017 King released her debut album Life Lessons Poetically\, a collection of musical poetry in collaboration with artists locally and abroad. She is currently creating her sophomore album\, Healing Trauma From The Projects. Since 2018\, she has teamed up with Jo-Anne Bryan\, Carmelle Cachero\, and Jordan Samonas\, as a writer and the vocalist of their group\, Speaking Vibrations. That year\, King co-founded Cap City Cyphers (CCC)\, a space for rappers and singers to learn and develop improvisational skills and build community. Since then\, CCC has partnered with organizations local and abroad to promote community through music. Her newest release Fk12frfr Pt. II is streamable everywhere.  \n\n\n\nWeb | Lees – a Cinepoem | The Sermon – Hevve x King Kimbit | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Bandcamp
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/in-our-tongues-asian-heritage-month/
LOCATION:SAW\, 67 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Nightlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250502T163249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T163304Z
UID:10002565-1747161000-1747168200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Paddle & Flicks
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Paddle & Flicks with The Grove! Join us for a fun evening of table tennis / social followed by a movie! The event will take place on Tuesday May 13 2025 at 6:30 at 18 Louisa St #280. \n\n\n\nMasking is required (recommended kn95 or better ) \, non-alcoholic beverages will be available and allowed to be consumed in the space during the movie.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/paddle-flicks/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 18 Louisa St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R6Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Nightlife,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250514T184617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T184641Z
UID:10002636-1747161000-1747166400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Frontrunners
DESCRIPTION:A running and walking club for 2SLGBTQ+ community and friends in the National Capital Region\, meeting Tuesday nights\, Friday nights\, and Saturday mornings (09:00 (spring\, summer\, fall); 09:30 (winter; from the first Saturday of December to the last Saturday of March)) at 111 Lisgar Street\, the rear entrance of City Hall. \n\n\n\nRuns are held: \n\n\n\n\nTuesdays at 6:30 pm\, after which we go for coffee (Routes)\n\n\n\nSaturdays at 9:00 am (9:30 am from the first Saturday of December to the last Saturday of March inclusive)\, followed by breakfast  (Routes)\n\n\n\n\nWomen’s 5km run \n\n\n\n\nFridays at 5:00 pm\n\n\n\nThis event is open to all who identify as women\, female-identifying\, non-binary\, and Two-Spirit individuals\n\n\n\nFor more details\, please email wmns@ottawafrontrunners.org \n\n\n\n\nNOTICE: 2025 Gatineau runs — Saturdays\, 10 May\, 14 June\, 12 July\, 9 August\, 13 September\, and 11 October. \n\n\n\nCancellation of runs are rare\, only owing to holidays and hazardous weather. When runs are cancelled\, we post a notice on the site linked below and send an e-mail to members.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/frontrunners/2025-05-13/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250509T161148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T161155Z
UID:10002606-1747160100-1747166400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Silent Disco Park Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Do you consider yourself a creative person or a lover of dance? Do you care for the environment through acts of service? Are you curious about new ways to practice mindfulness and play?! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a FREE silent disco park clean up\, where you’ll be able to listen to music with other participants using Bluetooth headphones while clearing McNabb park of litter and trash. Featured channel will be a live DJ set courtesy of DJ Del Pilar. \n\n\n\nNot interested in dancing? Drop by to chat with community volunteers who are passionate about ending plastic pollution and promoting circular economies. \n\n\n\n6:15 pm – 8 pm Tuesday May 13th 2025 – McNabb Park (180 Percy St)Rain date: Wednesday May 14th 2025\, 6:15 pm – 8 pm \n\n\n\nHeadphones\, trash bags\, gloves and a limited number of trash pickers will be provided – Bring water\, comfortable shoes\, and a piece of ID for your headphones deposit! \n\n\n\nAlthough registration is not required\, you can secure your headset by registering through the link below!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/silent-disco-park-cleanup/
LOCATION:McNabb Park\, 180 Percy St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Family friendly,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Centretown Community Association":MAILTO:ccca@centretowncitizens.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250225T031242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T201251Z
UID:10002379-1747155600-1747162800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Anonymous HIV Testing
DESCRIPTION:Come get tested at MAX Ottawa! \n\n\n\nSomerset West Community Health Centre will be offering rapid and anonymous HIV testing for queer and trans folks regularly at MAX Ottawa. \n\n\n\nTesting will be available for queer and trans folks (14+) by appointment or by walk-in (first come\, first served) in English or French. No names or ID required! \n\n\n\nTo learn more or to book an appointment in advance\, feel free to reach out to Micah at (613) 295-9574 by call or text. \n\n\n\nPlease note that testing will not be available on the last Tuesday of each month!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/anonymous-hiv-testing-4/2025-05-13/
LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:MAX Programs,Regular programming,Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250506T171413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T171423Z
UID:10002586-1747137600-1747141200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Planning and Implementing 2SLGBTQI Events Amid Rising Hate
DESCRIPTION:Join Egale Canada for a FREE 60-minute webinar ahead of International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). This webinar provides guidance on planning and hosting safer 2SLGBTQI events amid rising anti-2SLGBTQI hate\, along with essential safety tips for attendees. Participants will also learn de-escalation communication techniques to navigate challenging situations effectively.  \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be available in English only. This webinar is made possible thanks to the generous support of the LCBO – the Lead Ontario Partner of the Rainbow Action Hub.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/planning-and-implementing-2slgbtqi-events-amid-rising-hate/
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/planning-and-implementing-2slgbtqi-events-amid-rising-hate/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Service
ORGANIZER;CN="EGALE":MAILTO:info@egale.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250413T184756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T160622Z
UID:10002415-1747074600-1747080000@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/2025-05-12/
LOCATION:West Park Lanes\, 1205 Wellington St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y 2Z8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250409T154054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T154103Z
UID:10002391-1747069200-1747076400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Spectrum
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\nSpectrum meets every Monday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \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: Aidan FritzEmail: afritz@ysb.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum/2025-05-12/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Family friendly,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250505T194054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T200736Z
UID:10002430-1747045800-1747053000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:OSPN: 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). The group meets monthly at 400 Cooper Street\, beside the Centretown Community Health Centre! 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\nWhen you enter the building\, someone will greet you to assist you in using the elevator and finding the room location. \n\n\n\nCoordinators – Susan Holmes\, Holly MacKay\, Mary Frankoff  \n\n\n\nContact: Older & Bolder generic email: older.yet.bolder@gmail.com
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ospn-older-bolder-for-2slbtq-women-4/2025-05-12/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250511T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250511T230000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20241029T210043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T152947Z
UID:10000510-1746993600-1747004400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/karaoke-night/2025-05-11/
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:20250511T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250511T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250509T162516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T162530Z
UID:10002607-1746973800-1746984600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Rooted
DESCRIPTION:We’d like to extend a big thank you to our funders\, Ontario Triullium Foundation\, for making these events possible! \n\n\n\n𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊 \n\n\n\nheld in Arts Court – Studio B \n\n\n\n𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊 \n\n\n\nthis evening is free & will include: \n\n\n\n\nyoga\n\n\n\nknowledge sharing\n\n\n\na chance to connect with like-minded souls \n\n\n\ngood vibes\n\n\n\n\nwhat to bring: \n\n\n\n\nyoga mat\n\n\n\nan open heart\n\n\n\nyour lovely self\n\n\n\n\n𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊 \n\n\n\nthis event is for QTBIPOC individuals \n\n\n\nregister through the link below \n\n\n\n𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/rooted/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250511T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250511T154000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250310T203241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T203248Z
UID:10002154-1746973800-1746978000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Afternoon Bear Walk for Gay and Bisexual Men
DESCRIPTION:A group of GBT men meet every Sunday for a 1 hour walk\, always near Parking and Transit.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/sunday-afternoon-bear-walk-for-gay-and-bisexual-men/2025-05-11/
LOCATION:Ottawa / Gatineau Pathways\, Ottawa\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunday Afternoon Bear Walk":MAILTO:alex@sundayafternoonbearwalk.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250429T214511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T214527Z
UID:10002553-1746972000-1746979200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Mobility Show and Tell
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a really cool mobility aid you want to show off?Looking for inspiration to decorate your own?Thinking about getting a mobility aid and have questions for other disabled folks? \n\n\n\nJoin Wheelie Productions & @garbutch for our Virtual Mobility Aid Show & Tell! \n\n\n\n♿️♿️♿️ \n\n\n\n📆 May 11th\, 2025⏰️ 2:00 – 4:00 PM EST📍Zoom \n\n\n\n♿️♿️♿️ \n\n\n\nWe will be sharing the mobility aids we love (and hate)\, how we use them\, how we decorate them\, and what we’ve done to make them even better for us! \n\n\n\nIf you are curious about acquiring a mobility aid or switching to a different one\, we welcome questions and discussion for those with a variety of disabled experiences. \n\n\n\n♿️♿️♿️ \n\n\n\nRegister through the link below to receive the Zoom link!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/mobility-show-and-tell/
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/mobility-show-and-tell/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250506T192351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T192359Z
UID:10002589-1746964800-1746972000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:All Ages Drag Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for Capital Kingdom’s next All Ages Drag Brunch!  \n\n\n\nYou’ll get to watch family-friendly performances\, have a fantastic meal (sold separately) and colour in our custom colouring pages of each performer. \n\n\n\nIntroducing this month’s cast:  \n\n\n\nComin’ in hot and cookin’ up a storm\, he may be based in Ottawa\, but he’s the Mayor of Flavourtown (with a “u”)\, Gay Fieri @gayfieridrag  \n\n\n\nHe is an egomaniac drag king who brings dad jokes\, camp and trail mix\, Claude Cash @theclaudecash \n\n\n\nUsing music as their trusty sidekick to connect with others\, this performer brings the laughs and good vibes\, Jax Sparks @jaxsparks69 \n\n\n\nAnd your host with the most @mileszinya! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll tickets are General Admission. \n\n\n\nSeating is not guaranteed. \n\n\n\nPlease come early to get a good seat. \n\n\n\nDoors at 11:30 am | Show at 12:00 pm \n\n\n\n(The venue has a ramp outside and a washroom located on the main floor. Other washrooms on the lower level.)
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/all-ages-drag-brunch/
LOCATION:Irene’s Pub\, 885 Bank St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 3W4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Family friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175048
CREATED:20250413T202344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T202354Z
UID:10002442-1746964800-1746968400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Drag Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join Ms. Bianca Allen at Beyond the Pale Brewery for an imaginative experience through stories and drag. This is a free event but registration is required (below).
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/drag-story-time/
LOCATION:Beyond the Pale Brewing Company\, 250 City Centre Ave Bay 106\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Family friendly,Social,Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="Bianca Allen":MAILTO:heelsnheartevents@gmail.com
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