MAX Ottawa

TGIF Drag
2024-11-22 21:00 - 23:00 (America/Toronto) | T’s, 323 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON, 2P 0J8, Canada
Friday night is all about the drag! Join us from 9 PM to 11 PM for an electrifying show featuring Shea Muah, Dixie Landers, Rip Em, and our featured performer Becky Chouette! And the party doesn’t stop there—DJ Zabella and UNKL Pauly will keep you dancing from 11 PM onwards!

BAD BITCH BURLESQUE + DRAG at 27 Club SHOW + AFTERPARTY
2024-11-22 21:00 - 2024-11-23 02:00 | The 27 Club, 27 York St, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5S7, Canada
Prepare yourself for Bad Bitch Burlesque + Drag – a night buzzing with elegance, intrigue,and unapologetic seduction! Hosted by 27 Club in Byward Market on November 22nd, we promise a night filled with world-class talent, captivating performances, and show-stopping moments.

Doors open at 9pm, kicking things off with a $5 happy hour until 10pm to set the mood. Then, dive into the sultry world of burlesque with showtimes at 10 and 11:30pm. Our sensational hosts Saltina Shaker and Sunshine Glitterchild will guide you through a lineup of mesmerizing acts featuring Stevie Scarlett, Koston Kreme, and Randi Rouge. Each performance brings its own twist of allure, leaving just enough to the imagination.

Stick around for music by WANUY from 12am to 2am for an unforgettable groove to ride the waves further into the night.

Friday Night Abysskiss’ Drag-iversary hosted by Vera and Abysskiss
2024-11-22 23:30 - 2024-11-23 02:00 | The Lookout Bar, 41 York Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5S7, Canada
Doors open upon conclusion of the prior show, at approx. 11:00pm. This ticket ensures priority entry to the venue up until showtime of 11:30pm. 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.

West Side Pride: Trans(Form) the Narrative
2024-11-23 08:30 - 13:00 | Kanata United Church, 33 Leacock Dr., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Come join us for an empowering event where we celebrate and uplift the voices of the transgender community. We are hosting a seminar-style panel with trans* speakers across generations to spread awareness of the lived realities in the trans* community. We’ll be screening an 2SLGBTQIA+ film, followed by discussion with our panelists, and a community Q&A session. This in-person event promises to be a safe space for all to come together and support each other.

Drag Party Vintage Market
2024-11-23 11:00 - 17:00 | Next Door Market, 955a Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
We are at it again! Vintage meets drag on Nov 23rd at Next Door Ottawa in Wellington West!

Let’s get together to raise funds for Kind Space and have fun with sustainable fashion and a drag catwalk!

All agesFree parkingEntry by donation

Drag catwalk @ 1pm featuring:

MC @jaxonstellanfenri@theblazysusan@luscious.envie@slaymuahxo@funfettidrag@thecleo_taurus@flicka.bean

Tipping your local drag royals is encouraged!Photography by @mglvalentine

Curated market vendors:@soft.melancholy@konkhmer_vintage@Lady.Arkenstone.vintage@goodbadgirlvintage@highxVintage@cornerhousevintage@yesterdays_rags@retro.rebelle@sewthrifty2023@Outerthrift@melsquared1@peachpawsstudio@charmdchristmasandmore

Pop-up continues on Sunday Nov 24th

Don’t forget to bring your cash tips and entry donations!

Kind Space is a community centre in Ottawa – unceded Algonquin territory – that offers resources, events, social and educational programming that celebrates, supports, and prioritizes oppressed sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.

Mid City Zine Launch Party
2024-11-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Ottawa Bike Cafe, 79 Sparks St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1P5A5, Canada
Join us for the Mid City launch party!

Mid City is a free, monthly zine bringing local politics to life, making city hall accessible and fun for everyone. Drop by the Ottawa Bike Cafe (79 Sparks St.) on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 4–6 pm to grab the first issue and hang out with us!

I Will Sing and be Brave
2024-11-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 335 Cooper St., Ottawa, Ontario, K2P0G8, Canada
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is internationally recognized on November 20th every year. This day was set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. This concert will honour those we have lost, lift up those who are struggling, celebrate gender euphoria, and recognize the continued fight for safety and equity of trans, non-binary, and gender diverse people around the world.

Join us after the concert as we strengthen our community over a soup-and-bread dinner.

The concert will be approx. 50 mins, with the dinner starting at approx. 6:30pm. Dinner is included for all audience members, volunteers, and performers, and will include gluten free, dairy free, and vegan options.

Bottomless Dine & Drag Dinner
2024-11-23 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!

Lust Island Sexy Drag Cabaret Show!
2024-11-23 20:00 - 23:00 | Poa Tiki Bar, 281a Dalhousie St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 7E5, Canada
Come join us for another steamy night of passion and romance on Lust Island – where the heat is on! Get ready to ignite your senses at the Poa Tiki Bar for an unforgettable in-person event.

Let the tropical vibes and sultry atmosphere transport you to a world of mysteryand sexy excitementIndulge in exotic cocktails, dance to seductive beats, and mingle with like-minded individuals looking for a night of pure bliss!Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience a night of sexy performances and playful mystery. Join us on Lust Island – where fantasies come to life!Get ready for a unique sexy cabaret drag show that will ignite all of the senses!Your host, drag king, Zak Zinya, will guide you through an island mystery (similar to the game of Clue) that takes place on our fictional Lust Island which is set in the fantastical Poa Tiki Bar on Dalhousie.

Will someone take our treasure?

Will someone try to steal Zak’s heart?

Will Madam Kitty’s pet lion go missing?

Help us uncover the culprit!This is an interactive drag experience where the audience will be participating in fun games & challenges to feel sexy and win prizes!

Come for the drag & drama, stay for Letasha’s Goodies @letashasgoodiesxo!

Saturday Night Drag with Aimee Yoncé Shennel & Kimmy Couture
2024-11-23 20:30 - 22:30 | The Lookout Bar, 41 York Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5S7, Canada
RPDR alums Kimmy Couture and Aimee Yoncé Shennel serve you amazing live drag performances at Ottawa’s Home for Drag.

Barbie & Ken Theme Night
2024-11-23 21:00 - 23:30 | T’s, 323 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON, 2P 0J8, Canada
Barbie & Ken Theme! Embrace the fashion and glamour of Barbie and Ken! Dress up in your best outfits and strut your stuff starting at 9 PM. DJ UNKL Pauly will be spinning the tunes all night long!

Saturday Night Drag with Aimee Yoncé Shennel & Kimmy Couture
2024-11-23 23:30 - 2024-11-24 02:00 | The Lookout Bar, 41 York Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5S7, Canada

PWYC Portraits
2024-11-24 11:15 - 20:00 | The Grove, 18 Louisa St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1R6Y6, Canada
Come join us for a fun and creative afternoon of portraits! Adrienne will be setting up a specific lighting style, and you will have a 30-minute time slot to get pictures. Within the same week, Adrienne will send you a proofs gallery for you to select 3 images to edit right away and use for personal promotional, web and social media! Commercial licensing is not included!This will be happening at the studio located at 78 Hinton Avenue North in Hintonburg, Ottawa.You are more than welcome to bring a friend partner or family if you would like, but the time is limited and will end so please be mindful of that.*NOTE* You will not be able to change the lighting style or backdrop. What you see above is what you will be getting!

Swim Workout
2024-11-24 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-11-25 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.

Drag Brunch
2024-11-24 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.

Capital Kingdom Drag Brunch
2024-11-24 12:00 - 14:30 | Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W4, Canada
Introducing this month’s Capital Kingdom All Ages Brunch cast!

The vibrant and flamboyant, Elijah Minnelli @elijahminnellidrag

The talented dancer serving all the Kenergy, Zak Zinya @zakzinya

Bringing you all the glittery glam, Jax @jaxonstellanfenris

Our amazing co-producer, Miles Zinya @mileszinya

And your host this month, the talented Omari B Johnson @omaribjohnson_drag

When: Sunday November 24th – show at 12 pm (doors 11:30 am)Where: Irene’s Pub @irenespubCost: $10 (in advance or at door*). Free for 12 years and under.

*based on availability(The venue has a ramp outside and a washroom located on main floor. Other washrooms on lower level.)

Drag Brunch Extravaganza at Motel Chelsea
2024-11-24 12:00 - 15:00 | Motel Chealsea, 1418 Quebec Rte 105, Chelsea, Quebec, J9B1P4, Canada
Welcome to the Drag Brunch Extravaganza at Motel Chelsea! Get ready for a fabulous event filled with entertainment, delicious food, and unforgettable performances by the talented Sunshine Glitterchild & Saltina Shaker. Join us in person at the iconic Motel Chelsea for a brunch experience like no other. Indulge in mouth-watering dishes while being entertained by the dazzling performances on stage. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event that promises to be a drag-tastic extravaganza!

Drop-In Volleyball
2024-11-24 18:00 - 20:00 | École Secondaire Franco-Cité, 623 Smyth Rd., Ottawa, Ontario, K1G1N7, Canada
Drop-in is more about having fun and getting exciting rallies going, rather than what is on the scoreboard. The Drop-in Coordinator explains the basic format at the beginning of the night. If you have any questions, you’ll also have a Court Leader to explain the basics. If you are new to volleyball or have not played in a long time, don’t worry, the atmosphere is casual! Everyone is there for fun, so enjoy yourself!Play description: Ideal for beginners or for those looking to build on their base skills. Open to all levels. Rotational play (setter position 2 or 3), promote 3 touches, and encourage your peers. Higher level players are expected to play at the corresponding level to promote play and help foster a conducive learning environment.

Sunday Night Tennis
2024-11-24 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.

Karaoke Night
2024-11-24 20:00 - 23:00 | T’s, 323 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON, 2P 0J8, Canada
Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.

One on One Support
2024-11-25 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-26 10:00 - 15:00 | AIDS Committee of Ottawa, 19 Main St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1S1A9, Canada
Our Support staff will do all that we can to assist you with any issues, questions, or support needs you have as a person living with HIV. Support staff can provide referrals to other medical professionals and available social supports in the surrounding area.

Support workers can assist you with (but are not limited to) the following

Intake assessments and orientation to the ACO

Counselling for newly diagnosed individuals and those closely affected by HIV

Access to treatment and medication

Referrals to a Doctor or medical professional

Wellness checks

Immigration Support

Housing support and referrals

OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) application/ submission

ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program) application/submission

Mental health counselling

For more information about one-on-one support, or to book an intake appointment please contact one of our support staff.

rametou@aco-cso.ca or (613) 238-5014, ext. 255

asif@aco-cso.ca or (613) 238-5014, ext. 236

kirk@aco-cso.ca or (613) 238-5014, ext. 242

nyota@aco-cso.ca or (613) 238-5014, ext. 253

Sexual Health Clinic
2024-11-25 15:30 - 20:30 | AIDS Committee of Ottawa, 19 Main St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1S1A9, Canada
You do not need to be living with HIV to access the clinic – this clinic is accessible to all by appointment

Full-service PrEP & sexual health clinic

On-site lab tests, vaccines & STI treatment

Free HPV Vaccination For All PrEP Patients

Please call or text (416) 420-1250 to book an appointment

Anonymous HIV Testing
2024-11-25 17:00 - 19:00 | MAX Ottawa, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2H8, Canada
Come get tested at MAX Ottawa!

We’ll be offering rapid and anonymous HIV testing for queer and trans folks regularly with @maxottawa.ca, starting with testing pop-ups on November 18th and 25th.

Testing will be available by appointment or by walk-in (first come, first served) in English or French.

Be Gay Do Art
2024-11-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Kind Space, 400 Cooper St. suite 9001, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2N1, Canada
☆ All ages, art, creative mediums, and skill levels are welcome! ☆

BGDA is an all ages drop-in program, so feel free to come and go as needed!

This month, @maiaw.art will be hosting a zine workshop and a zine swap! So bring zines to swap, or come and make new zines using our supplies!

We will have snacks, drinks, and donated art supplies for folks to use, including collage supplies, jewelry making, painting, and more!

We also encourage folks to bring extra supplies they’d be willing to share (or donate) for those who might want to learn a new art form or try out a new medium!

Kind Space is an accessible space; masks mandatory

Art House: Open Mic Night
2024-11-25 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.

Ottawa Date Squares: Plus Class
2024-11-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Jack Purcell Community Centre, 320 Jack Purcell Ln, Ottawa, ON, K2P 2J5, Canada
This is for full Mainstream level dancers and recent SSD graduatesWant to join in the fun? Drop in to any of our weekly classes and we’ll be happy to show you a few dance moves so you can get a taste of what square dancing is like.New classes start every few months and we hold periodic free intros where you can try your hand at it with no commitment necessary.We welcome visitors any dance night if you already know the dance program.

Naked Boys Reading: "Fly Me To The Moon"
2024-11-25 20:00 - 22:00 | LIVE! on Elgin, 220 Elgin St #2, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1L7, Canada
NASA has selected several lunar sites where astronauts could once again land on the moon. The agency is set to send humans back to the moon during its Artemis III mission, which won’t happen until at least September 2026. It will be the first time humans have walked on the lunar surface in over 50 years.

This month, Naked Boys Reading will look at the moon in literature.

Naked Boys Reading is an internationally produced literary salon featuring unclothed men reading to you: a blissful combination of literature, book nerds, and, of course, nudity!

This show is for all genders and sexualities. It is not erotic “adult entertainment” — which we’re cool with — but that’s not this.

Doors will open at 7:00 pm. We cannot admit anybody prior to 7:00 pm. The show will begin at 8:00 pm sharp. Seating is first come, first served: The sooner you arrive, the better the view you’ll have.

If you’re attending as a party of three or more people, it is best to arrive early — by 7:30 pm — to find seating together.

We are committed to body positivity and diverse representation. The line-up of readers for each show is usually a mix of new and returning readers. We strive to reflect the diversity of our communities at every show. Our success is partially dependent upon the availability of readers.

We regret that the venue is inaccessible to some people. It is on the second floor of the building and accessible only via stairs. Non-gendered washrooms are available.

We acknowledge that we operate on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people.

Mixed Social
2024-11-26 16:00 - 19:00 | AIDS Committee of Ottawa, 19 Main St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1S1A9, Canada
Each social provides a warm meal provided by the ACO for you to enjoy. Socials may include topic discussion or educational presentations and workshops. If you’re looking to meet new friends, enjoy some delicious food and discuss relevant topics, join us!

Contact Kirk at 613-238-5014, ext. 242 for more details.
