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Find queer events, sports and recreation activities, and social happenings across the region all under one tab.

 

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  • Confidence is Key – Ballroom Workshops

    Carleton Ice House - Raven Road

    Want to learn what it takes to be an icon?  MAX 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. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a curious beginner, this workshop series is designed to inspire and…

  • GO HARD – All Black Everything

    Lounge 164 - 164 Laurier Ave

    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. MAX staff will be handing out safer sex supplies & harm reduction supplies -- come say…

  • Capital Pride Family Picnic

    Hintonburg Park - 49 Fairmont Ave

    Ahoy, matey! Set sail with us at the Capital Pride Family Picnic at Hintonburg Park!  The 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! We’ll also be handing out our own custom-made temporary tattoos…

  • “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” Film Screening

    ByTowne Cinema - 325 Rideau Street

    Tens, Tens, Tens across the boards! From 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! Join us at ByTowne Cinema for a selection of short films we’re calling I Wanna Dance with Somebody. These…

  • Wake Up Ottawa Kiki Ball

    Bronson Centre - 211 Bronson Ave

    We hope you’ve gotten your beauty sleep, because it’s time for The WAKE-UP Ottawa Kiki Ball!  Experience 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…

  • Let’s Dance! Dansons! with the Ottawa Gay Men’s Chorus

    The Gladstone Theatre - 910 Gladstone Ave

    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!

  • Free Haircuts!

    MAX Ottawa 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Your next great haircut awaits! Join us for a free haircut from a hairstylist with over 39 years of experience - reserve your spot now by following the link here. 

  • FrancoQueer Consultation

    MAX Ottawa 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    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. - We're co-hosting a local consultation as part of the FrancoQueer Operational Capacity Development project. This meeting aims…

  • Queers & Beers – Pride Edition

    Overflow Brewery - 2477 Kaladar Ave

    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!

  • Bumpah 2 Bumpah

    Capital Pride DJ Stage - Intersection of Bank & Somerset

    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. Lineup 11:00 PM Jayel B2B Ace Dillinger 6:30 PM – Gothbitch 7:00 PM DJ Del Pilar B2B DJ Avenue 8:00 PM DJ Celestial B2B…

A NOTE ON LANGUAGE: We recognize that language is ever-changing and imperfect. The language MAX uses is flexible and tailored to our audience which includes people with specific lived experiences and needs. We use a variety of terms and acronyms as convenient, though imperfect shorthand, including the word queer as an umbrella term for all who identify as members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Language and values change from person to person, and so you may find a range of terms being used in the community events.