Dodgeball
2026-01-14 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-01-21 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Notre Dame High School, 710 Broadview Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K2A 2M2, Canada
Queer Dodgeball is all about having fun. A low-commitment activity to do with friends – you might even make new friends too!

Haven’t played dodgeball since elementary school? Don’t worry, neither have we. The rules of the game are explained before every session. Headshots are not allowed.

You need: A pair of indoor shoes! You will not be granted access into the gym without this.

How to sign up?

Sign up for the full season or for individual games through the link below. For drop-ins, select the date you’d like to sign up for and follow the prompts.

You will receive a confirmation email upon payments. You only need to fill out the waiver and health questionnaire once per season.

Drag Me To 2026
2026-01-14 20:00 - 23:00 | LIVE! on Elgin, 220 Elgin St #2, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1L7, Canada
Eden Moore is joined by a fabulous cast of local drag artists for Drag Me To Live’s first show of the New Year: “Drag Me To 2026!”

Drag Me To Live! is back with it’s first show of the New Year: “Drag Me To 2026!“

Joining fabulous hostess Eden Moore this month are the charming Bratt Pitt, ONDS Winner Shebiscuit, the stunning Skyler Sapphire, and the iconic Eh!va Fracture (in their Drag Me To Live! debut!)

Show starts 8:00pm, with doors at 7:00pm!

Spectrum (YSB)
2026-01-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Youth Services Bureau, 147 Besserer St, Ottawa, K1N 6A7, Canada
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!

Join Spectrum on Instagram

Spectrum meets every Thursday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location.

How to access the program

We provide workshops, discussion groups, and art collaborations, as well as counselling services, peer mentoring, and primary care resources.

Spectrum can help with challenges like depression, anxiety and suicide while also offering practical support to navigate the mental health, housing and educational systems.

Spectrum is also a safe space for youth to:

Meet new people

Engage in workshops and discussions

Access services like showers, laundry, computers, telephones

Get referrals

Access trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk

Just hang out!

Activities include:

An introduction to our space and expectations

A queer current events discussion

Activities

Access to snack during group, showers, laundry, harm reduction supplies, telephone, internet

Access to crisis counsellors from YSB and/or our in-house counsellor from Centretown Community Health Centre

A relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!

Contact: Kate PoirierEmail: kpoirier@ysb.ca

OGRC Weekly Run
2026-01-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-22 19:00 - 20:00 | T’s Pub, 323 Somerset St W, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 0J8, Canada
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.
After 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!
See you at 7:00 PM—let’s hit the pavement together!

Gay Men In Recovery
2026-01-15 19:00 - 20:10, 2026-01-22 19:00 - 20:10 | MAX Ottawa, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2H8, Canada
A weekly hybrid narcotics anonymous group for gay men.

To access the Zoom link, click the link below, select Thursday, and scroll down to “Gay Men In Recovery.” To enter the building, ring the intercom doorbell on the left side of the main doors if they are locked and a member will let you in.

Meeting formats and accessibility:

This meeting is closed to non-addicts. You should attend only if you believe that you may have a problem with substance abuse.

This meeting invites participation by all attendees.

This meeting is focused on the needs of gay, lesbian and transgender members of NA.

This meeting is meant to be attended by men only.

This meeting is wheelchair accessible.

Meetings virtually and in person.

Karaoke Night
2026-01-15 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-01-18 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-01-22 20:00 - 23:00 | T’s, 323 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON, 2P 0J8, Canada
Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.

Over the Rainbow Meet & Greet
2026-01-16 18:00 - 21:00 | The Good Companions, 670 Albert St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 6L2, Canada
Join us every 3rd Friday of the month (unless noted) for a casual, relaxed night out. Enjoy a meal, drinks, good company, and a game of pool or darts.

We will be offering pizza and salad ($5.00 – $15.00) in addition to our alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase.

Vogue Fem Workshop and Session
2026-01-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Routhier Community Centre, 172 Guigues Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5K4, Canada
Join us this Friday for a Vogue fem workshop AND session with Legendary Overall Motha Maldita Siriano @rdanah 💚

Location: Routhier Community Center: Robert studio (second floor)

New Year Movie Night
2026-01-16 19:00 - 21:00 | https://maxottawa.ca/list/new-year-movie-night/
Join us for our first virtual Wheelie event of the year, a movie night!

📍 Virtual (Register at link below!)

🎥 Queens of Drama⏳️ 1hr 27min🎭 Musical, ComedyFrench, with English Subtitles.

Register at the link below to get to zoom link!

Drag Night! At Zak's Diner Elgin
2026-01-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Zak’s Diner Elgin, 220 Elgin St., Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1L7, Canada
Drag Night! is back at Zak’s Diner Elgin for 2026! Hostess Eden Moore is joined by the current reigning 2025 Ottawa Royal Court!

Drag Night! is back by popular demand at Zak’s Diner Elgin – and we are kicking the year off with an unforgettable line-up!

Joining fabulous hostess Eden Moore this month is none other than the current reigning 2025 Ottawa Royal Court, which consists of the rockin’ & twisted Banshii Waylon (Mx. Capital Pride 2025), the sultry, sports-sedan diva Portia Zum Zum (Ms. Capital Prider 2025), and the charming & charismatic Zak Zinya (Mr. Capital Pride 2025)!

This all-star cast is ready to impress with comedy, camp, glamour, charisma, high-energy performances, & show-stopping looks- all to be enjoyed with your favorite delectable diner dishes!

Show starts at 8:00pm, with doors open at 7:30pm.

HOTT STUFF
2026-01-16 22:00 - 2026-01-17 02:00 | The 27 Club, 27 York St, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5S7, Canada
Winter doesn’t stand a chance!

Ottawa’s steamiest 2SLGBTQ+ quarterly event is back—and this time, we’re taking over The 27 Club, our new home with room for 250 bodies ready to thrive, move, and melt the cold straight off the streets.

Step into the shadows, into the heat, into the pulse. The lights drop. The bass cuts through the dark. Music, breath, bodies—closer than ever.

Behind the decks, your HOTT STUFF residents return:

Diskommander delivering the deep, driving beats, and JC Simon turning the night into a full-throttle fever.

This is the night to shed your layers. To lose yourself. To spark the kind of mid-winter heat Ottawa never sees coming.

Be there—before it sells out.

Magic the Gathering
2026-01-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Ottawa Trans Library, 1104 Somerset St. West, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y3C8, Canada
Join the Ottawa Trans Library community for an evening of Magic: The Gathering Commander! This is a laid-back, cozy space for players to relax, play, and connect. Whether your experienced or still learning the ropes, bring your own deck and enjoy some fun, casual games in a welcoming community atmosphere.

Bottomless Dine & Drag Dinner
2026-01-17 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!

Sunday Afternoon Bear Walk
2026-01-18 14:30 - 15:40 | Ottawa / Gatineau Pathways, Ottawa, Canada
Join other gay and bisexual men (including gay and bi transmen) for a one hour walk every Sunday at 2:30pm. Locations vary each week and are posted to the website through the link below.

Pyjama Party feat. Chantal Celine, Jahmeema, & Ella
2026-01-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Art House, 555 Somerset St. West, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R5K1, Canada
Pull on your favourite pair of pyjamas and enjoy a cozy night of intimate live music featuring performances from local artists Chantal Celine, Jahmeema, and Ella.

Doors at 5:00, show at 6:00.

Bios

Chantal Celine is an indie folk & pop artist from Gatineau, Québec with 15 years of soulful songwriting under her belt. She pairs honest and endearing lyrics with ear-catching production, as she creates a fusion of folk-y acoustic and electronic indie elements. Chantal’s live performances feature herself, her guitar and her feelings, and have been described as cozy, intimate, and an unexpected cure for a Friday-night hangover. She is currently focusing on writing new material, and aims to release a single in 2026.

Accolades

Chantal supported artist Mallory Chipman at Motel Chelsea in Aug 2025. Jahmeema has played various notable events and venues including SAW Gallery, SHAW Centre, the NAC, and BluesFest

Social Media

@chantalceline.music@jahmeema@frell_latte

Your ticket guarantees you a seat in the house but not necessarily a seat with a direct line of sight to the performers. We recommend coming early to snag a spot or if you need accommodations, like a guaranteed seat for accessibility reasons, to please email us at events@thearthousecafe.ca at least 72 hours before the event.

Ticket refunds or date transfers are not available.

IMPORTANT ACCESSIBILITY INFO

We provide gender-neutral washrooms. We have one wheelchair accessible washroom. There is no wheelchair ramp. There is a set of 8 stairs to get into the building (7 steps, small landing, and then an 8th step). Once inside, the whole cafe floor is flat, with the exception of our small room to the side, which is a small step down.

We are licensed to provide alcohol, but serve a variety of non-alcoholic options.

Older & Bolder for 2SLBTQ+ Women
2026-01-19 10:00 - 12:00 | The Good Companions, 670 Albert St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 6L2, Canada
Older & Bolder is a monthly drop-in discussion group for older 2SLBTQIA+ women (50+), sponsored by Ottawa Senior Pride Network (OSPN). 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.

Coordinators – Susan Holmes, Holly MacKay, Georgette Sauvé

Contact: Older & Bolder email: older.yet.bolder@gmail.com

5-Pin Bowling
2026-01-19 18:30 - 20:00 | West Park Lanes, 1205 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 2Z8, Canada
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.

Queer Lifting Club
2026-01-19 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 400 Sparks St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1R5A2, Canada
Wanna lift weights with queer people??

Come lift with us! First-time lifters welcome! ALL 2SLGBTQIA+ people welcome! No exceptions.(drop-in, free, NO registration required)

January drop-in schedule:☆ Mondays, Jan. 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Location: 400 Sparks St. (St. Peter’s Lutheran Church) Ottawa, ON

We provide snacks, water, masks, and weightlifting equipment! See the link in our bio for a full list of our equipment.

Waivers:– Everyone is required to sign a waiver upon entry. No deadnames allowed on the waivers.– For those who’re under 18 years of age, make sure a legal gaurdian can sign your waiver. There’s no mention of “queer” on the under 18 waiver.– Waivers can be viewed ahead of time through the link in our bio.

Entrances:– Wheelchair accessible entrance faces Sparks St.– Part of the entrance measures only 35 inches in width.– Entry instructions posted on the door at both entrances.

Masks:– Wearing masks is mandatory.– We provide kn94 masks.– Feel free to remove your mask to eat or drink, but we ask that everyone respects the space of the people around them while doing so.– Windows will be open for air flow.

Transportation:– Free parking in the church’s driveway beside the parking lot.– Close to Lyon Station by train/bus.– Bikes can be kept in the church hall.– Paid parking in the parking lot.– Free street parking on nearby streets.

Restrooms:– Two private, gender neutral restrooms. One is wheelchair accessible.– Pads and tampons available for anyone who needs/wants them.

Quiet area:The church itself serves as a quiet area with seating and low-lighting.

2SLGBTQIA+ BIPOC Social
2026-01-20 17:00 - 20:00 | AIDS Committee of Ottawa, 19 Main St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1S1A9, Canada
We’re kicking off our first social of the new year with community, connection, and important conversations. 💬❤️Join us for a warm group check-in, plus an open discussion on sexual health, safer sex, and the resources available for our communities. Whether you’re new to Canada or newly exploring the community, this is a perfect space to learn, share, and connect.

🙌 Newcomers are especially welcome!👯‍♂️ Bring your friends, too!👌🏾Food, good vibes, and community support included.

See you there! 🌟

Queerspora - Looking back and looking ahead
2026-01-20 18:30 - 20:00 | https://maxottawa.ca/list/queerspora-looking-back-and-looking-ahead/
As we step into a new year, come together with MAX and other queer newcomers in Ottawa to reflect and connect. We’ll look back on the past year—acknowledging our journeys, challenges, and growth—while also looking ahead to 2026 with hope, intention, and community support.

Whether you arrived in Ottawa recently or have been settled in for a while, this conversation invites you to share your experiences, celebrate resilience, and explore what you want for the year ahead. Together, we’ll talk about personal well-being, navigating life as newcomers, and the unique strengths we bring as 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.

This is a virtual session held on Zoom. A meeting link will be sent before the event to anyone who has RSVP’d through the form below:

Enhancing harm reduction and sexual health programs for equity-deserving youth
2026-01-21 13:00 - 14:00
This webinar highlights harm reduction and sexual health programs for equity-deserving young people, including Indigenous, queer and trans youth. Presenters discuss how these programs centre lived realities, reduce stigma and provide more inclusive, responsive models of care. Designed for frontline workers and programming leaders, this session explores strategies to increase youth engagement and strengthen services that address the unique needs of young people.

Many equity-deserving youth begin exploring sex or drug use without the support, knowledge or resources needed to stay safe. Those who are disproportionately impacted by HIV, hepatitis C and drug-related harms often face barriers to sexual health and harm reduction services. This leaves many young people without access to the resources and knowledge they need to take care of their health and well-being. Through this webinar, learn how youth-centred approaches can advance more equitable models of care that reach youth where they’re at.

Moderator: Magnus Nowell, CATIE

Speakers:

Stevie Thompson, Mycelium, YouthCO

Colby Hangle, Mycelium, YouthCO

Chantal Williamson, Huddle, Ka Ni Kanichihk

Kimm Kent, Peer Outreach Support Services and Education (POSSE Project)

Kayla Slaunwhite, Peer Outreach Support Services and Education (POSSE Project)

Pizza Night at Colonnade
2026-01-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Colonnade Pizza, 280 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1R7, Canada
Dinner the third Wednesday of every month at Colonnade Pizza (Metcalfe & Gilmour) 5:30PM. Remember keep our group growing – tell your friends!

So that we can save you a place, please RSVP to Claude at claude@claudejobin.com or by phone at 613.804.7979.

Ottawa Trans Library Youth Group
2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Ottawa Trans Library, 1104 Somerset St. West, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y3C8, Canada
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 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 fourth Thursday of each month, so if you can’t make this one we hope to see you in the future!

Meat Market
2026-01-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Art House, 555 Somerset St. West, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R5K1, Canada
Part drag show. Part dating show. Always for DYKES!

By and for not-cis-man-queers.

Four local drag performers. All SINGLE/POLY (yes, I made sure) and their #1 goal? STEAL! YOUR!! HEART!!! ♥

This show format is a brand-new work in progress. You will NOT be put on the spot – my shy babes, feel free to come and enjoy.

Come ready to hoot, holler, and slide into some DMs!!!!!

masked event! I will have some at the door and LOOOVE when people bring their own!!

ACCESS INFO:

Art House has limited seating! Come early to guarantee a place to sit. Please email Maggie (maggiemharder@icloud.com) or DM (@maggiemayharder) if you need a guaranteed seat.

Art House provides gender-neutral washrooms. There is one wheelchair accessible washroom. There is no wheelchair ramp. There is a set of 8 stairs to get into the building (7 steps, small landing, and then an 8th step). Once inside, the whole cafe floor is flat, with the exception of the small room to the side, which is a small step down.
