The List - Ottawa's Queerest Calendar
Find queer events, sports and recreation activities, and social happenings across the region all under one tab.
MAX will occasionally scour social media and event forums to post but our hope is that you, the community, will add things we might have missed.
Check out our guide here for everything you need to know about submitting an event. If you have any questions or need to update a posted event, please email us at thelist@maxottawa.ca. To submit an event, scroll to the bottom of the page, or click here.
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“I Wanna Dance with Somebody” Film Screening
ByTowne Cinema - 325 Rideau StreetTens, 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 AveWe 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 AveCheck 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, CanadaYour 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, CanadaNous 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 AveAre 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 & SomersetJoin 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…
Queerspora – A Hike in the Hills
Gatinue ParkPlease note: Due to the weather, this has been postponed from August 17 to August 24. Ready to hit the trails? Join us for a hike through Gatineau Park for this Pride edition of Queerspora! Meet new friends, soak up the beauty of nature, and enjoy a fun day out. We’re using a free shuttle…
CBRC Sex Now Survey
Capital Pride Street FestivalSex Now is the largest and longest-running survey of queer sex across Canada. Drop by during the Capital Pride Street Festival to chat with our volunteers, take a few minutes to fill out this survey on GBT2Q Men’s Health, and have your experiences included.
Proud AF Space
Capital Pride Community Stage - Intersection of Bank & WaverlyBrought to you in partnership with CAPSA & Capital Pride, our Proud Alcohol-Free sober space is the perfect opportunity to celebrate Pride weekend. There’ll be an alcohol-free bar provided by Knyota, great music, and the Capital Pride Community Stage to bring the energy!
Capital Pride Street Festival
Come visit us at the Capital Pride Street Festival on August 24-25! We’ll be there with harm reduction supplies, ready to chat about our programs and services, and provide you with all the information you need. We'll be handing out free harm reduction supplies and having chats about MAX’s work. Plus, don't miss our interactive…
Pitbull Events – Capital Pride Party
Bronson Centre - 211 Bronson AveSee the Bronson Centre turned into the ultimate pride party palace on August 24 for the Pitbull - Capital Pride party. Join us for a night of incredible music and stunning shows. DJ Joey with the Mustache will be making his Ottawa debut while Miss Fiercalicious, fresh off her season of Canada's Drag Race vs…
Capital Pride Parade
Celebrate with MAX Ottawa as we march in the Capital Pride Parade on August 25! Experience the vibrant energy of the parade with music, drag, and free MAX swag! And the cherry on top – our contingent’s theme is Fruit Basket. Add a splash of color and a hint of zest to your Pride, because…
CBRC Sex Now Survey
Capital Pride Street FestivalSex Now is the largest and longest-running survey of queer sex across Canada. Drop by during the Capital Pride Street Festival to chat with our volunteers, take a few minutes to fill out this survey on GBT2Q Men’s Health, and have your experiences included.
Capital Pride Street Festival
Come visit us at the Capital Pride Street Festival on August 24-25! We’ll be there with harm reduction supplies, ready to chat about our programs and services, and provide you with all the information you need. We'll be handing out free harm reduction supplies and having chats about MAX’s work. Plus, don't miss our interactive…
Proud AF Space
Capital Pride Community Stage - Intersection of Bank & WaverlyBrought to you in partnership with CAPSA & Capital Pride, our Proud Alcohol-Free sober space is the perfect opportunity to celebrate Pride weekend. There’ll be an alcohol-free bar provided by Knyota, great music, and the Capital Pride Community Stage to bring the energy!
Free Haircuts!
MAX Ottawa 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a free haircut from a Hairstylist with over 39 years of experience. Our September session is fully booked, but you can join the waitlist here.
Super Mario Hoes
The Lookout Bar 41 York Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON, CanadaSuper Mario themed drag show featuring local talent presented by the Lookout Bar.
Beadwork 101: Make Your Own Beaded Autumnal Brooch Pin
The Grove 100-78 Hinton Ave. North, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaLearn new beading tips, tricks, and methods from Kaytlyn Nadjiwon at Queer-friendly space, The Grove.
Queer Club — Halloween Edition
The Grove 100-78 Hinton Ave. North, Ottawa, CanadaHalloween edition of Queer Club Friday, a community event at The Grove.
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.