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UID:10004391-1770235200-1770240600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Dodgeball
DESCRIPTION:Queer Dodgeball is all about having fun. A low-commitment activity to do with friends – you might even make new friends too! \n\n\n\nHaven’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. \n\n\n\nYou need: A pair of indoor shoes! You will not be granted access into the gym without this. \n\n\n\nHow to sign up?\n\n\n\nSign 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.  \n\n\n\nYou will receive a confirmation email upon payments. You only need to fill out the waiver and health questionnaire once per season.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/dodgeball/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Notre Dame High School\, 710 Broadview Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2A 2M2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260204T223000
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CREATED:20260116T195119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T195130Z
UID:10004416-1770235200-1770244200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Mars Aspen EP Release
DESCRIPTION:i’ll be joined by a full band as well as the super lovely ‘n talented<3 @danadufour.wav + @_teaandoranges <3 \n\n\n\n7pm doors / 8pm show / cozy in bed by 11pm i bet?
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/mars-aspen-ep-release/
LOCATION:The Rainbow Bistro\, 76 Murray St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N5M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live music,Nightlife,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260204T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260204T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20251124T171952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T171958Z
UID:10003761-1770235200-1770246000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Pinball Women Ottawa Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Pinball Women Ottawa (PWO) is a group in the Ottawa area for women\, non-binary\, and gender diverse individuals of all skill levels and ages that provides a supportive and inclusive environment to play and learn about pinball.  \n\n\n\nPWO’s monthly tournaments are on the **1st Wednesday each month at LOWERTOWN BREWERY** in the Byward Market.  \n\n\n\nWhen: Doors at 7pm // Tournament starts at 8pm.  \n\n\n\nFormat: 3 Strikes Knockout. Group size TBD!  \n\n\n\nAdditional information:  \n\n\n\n\nPWO has a new “pay it forward” initiative\, that folks are welcome to access and/or contribute to. \n\n\n\nMost of the machines at Lowertown are on the ground level. A few are downstairs. Please inform a TD if you need to stick to the ground floor. \n\n\n\nLowertown has one gender neutral & accessible washroom on the ground floor. The door must be opened manually (no automatic door). \n\n\n\nWhen in the lower level room\, feel free to close the sliding door to avoid disruptions from curious patrons. The lower level is not as closely monitored by bar staff as the ground floor.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pinball-women-ottawa-tournament/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Lowertown Brewery\, 73 York St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 5T2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004121-1770310800-1770318000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Spectrum (YSB)
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\nJoin Spectrum on Instagram \n\n\n\nSpectrum meets every Thursday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \n\n\n\nHow to access the program\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: Kate PoirierEmail: kpoirier@ysb.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum-ysb-2/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20260120T191908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T191912Z
UID:10004692-1770314400-1770318000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Deep Canvassing and Persuasive Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Changing hearts and minds takes more than facts and statistics – it takes compelling stories\, authenticity\, and real connection. Learn the essential skills for effective persuasion and “deep canvassing” from Tim Ellis\, who was part of Bernie Sanders persuasion team in the 2016 New Hampshire primary that saw Bernie go from single-digit name recognition to a decisive win. \n\n\n\nQueer Momentum’s Winter Webinars\n\n\n\nThrough our webinars\, we help power-up 2SLGBTQIA+ advocates and allies with training on effective advocacy\, movement-building and community organizing. These sessions are free\, and intended to help you – as an activist or ally – become a stronger advocate.  \n\n\n\nThis winter\, we’re bringing you five sessions designed and delivered by our team\, ranging from effective messaging to arts-based activism to undertaking culturally aware advocacy. We’re proud of these sessions\, and excited to share them with you. All sessions will be recorded and shared with registrants – so don’t hesitate to sign up even if you can’t make it during the time-slot. 
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/deep-canvassing-and-persuasive-conversations/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Momentum":MAILTO:info@momentumcanada.net
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/deep-canvassing-and-persuasive-conversations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20250128T212143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T212151Z
UID:10001669-1770318000-1770321600@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/2026-02-05/
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:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T201000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20250602T193247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T193339Z
UID:10002885-1770318000-1770322200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Gay Men In Recovery
DESCRIPTION:A weekly hybrid narcotics anonymous group for gay men.  \n\n\n\nTo 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. \n\n\n\nMeeting formats and accessibility: \n\n\n\n\nThis meeting is closed to non-addicts. You should attend only if you believe that you may have a problem with substance abuse.\n\n\n\nThis meeting invites participation by all attendees.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is focused on the needs of gay\, lesbian and transgender members of NA.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is meant to be attended by men only.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is wheelchair accessible.\n\n\n\nMeetings virtually and in person.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gay-men-in-recovery/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20260203T195444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T195447Z
UID:10004714-1770318000-1770328800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Après Ski High Tea
DESCRIPTION:A cozy dress-up party for the dykes!!! ❄️💘 \n\n\n\nCome dressed in your finest après ski fit – furs\, baby pinks\, baby blues\, and snowy whites.  \n\n\n\nEvery ticket comes with free tea for the evening! ☕️ DIY a teabag with a variety of herbs and spices! \n\n\n\nMake a valentine for your honey (or a new cutie you meet at the event!)!  \n\n\n\nMingle\, take cutie pictures\, viiiiibe.  \n\n\n\nCis men stay home pleeeeaase.  \n\n\n\nACCESS INFO FROM A5:\n\n\n\nThere is a 2 step stoop at the front entrance\, but our back entrance is at street level with only a 1.5 inch lip to get into the space. The main bathroom is in the basement which is 10 steps down. We do however have a small secondary washroom in our kitchen space across the driveway that can be accessed by key. This has a 4 inch lip at the entrance and is not necessarily comfortably wheelchair accessible  in terms of space but may be useful for individuals who have other mobility issues that prevent them from using the stairs.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/apres-ski-high-tea/
LOCATION:Arlington 5\, 5 Arlington Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1C1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie May Harder":MAILTO:maggiemharder@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20241029T210043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T152947Z
UID:10000587-1770321600-1770332400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/karaoke-night/2026-02-05/
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:20260205T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T230000
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CREATED:20260204T234529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T234533Z
UID:10004731-1770321600-1770332400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Puthie Cinema: Chicago
DESCRIPTION:LIGHTS. CAMERAS. ACTION! ✨ \n\n\n\nPuthie Cinema is BACK BACK BACK AGAIN and this time… we’re going to CHICAGO! 💋 \n\n\n\nThis edition is serving vintage glamour\, cabaret chaos\, and cinematic storytelling which is sharp\, sultry\, and unapologetic. \n\n\n\nBABYYY\, it’s giving cell block tango meets queer art excellence. 🫦 \n\n\n\nCAST:🎞️ MEEE — @puthiepop🎞️ @misspatienceplush🎞️ @misskarma.k🎞️ @vivavandiva🎞️ @loremipsum.drag🎞️ @josephine.jay.drag \n\n\n\nSnap your suspenders\, tilt that fedora low\, and step into the jazz-soaked shadows 🎶 \n\n\n\nPuthie Cinema: Chicago Edition where the lights are hot\, the drama’s criminal\, and everyone’s guilty. 💋🖤
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/puthie-cinema-chicago/
LOCATION:The Lookout Bar\, 41 York Street\, 2nd Floor\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T211500
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20260116T212032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T212334Z
UID:10004426-1770323400-1770326100@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:"Re:Construct(ion)" (Version française)
DESCRIPTION:Re:Construct(ion)\n\n\n\nUn homme trans et son alter-ego cisgenre vous présentent une méditation guidée—non\, un atelier de peinture — en fait\, non\, une bagarre — n’importe quoi pour que ça fonctionne\, cette fois-ci. Par son texte poétique\, surprenant et irrévérencieux\, Re:Construction met à l’épreuve la masculinité parfaite. \n\n\n\nCréé par Even Gilchrist\n\n\n\nInterprétaté par Émanuel Dubbeldam et Sean Sonier \n\n\n\nMise en scène par Sarah J. Culkin \n\n\n\nScénographie par Even Gilchrist \n\n\n\nÉclairages par Claire Sonmor \n\n\n\nConception sonore et composition musicale par Lindsey Walker \n\n\n\nSurtitres par Claudia Kulay \n\n\n\nRégie par Jennie Emms \n\n\n\nProduction de la tournée par Mac Brock \n\n\n\n—  \n\n\n\n14+ | Participation du public\, Jeux de lumières stroboscopiques\, Language mature\, Sexualité\, Flashs de vidéos\, Dysphorie de genre \n\n\n\nDurée du spectacle : 45 minutes \n\n\n\nEntrées accessibles : Les entrées accessibles se trouvent au 10\, avenue Daly et au 67\, rue Nicholas.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/reconstruction-version-francaise/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:En français,Market or festival,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Donkey Dog Theatre":MAILTO:donkeydogtheatre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20260113T151537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T151541Z
UID:10004384-1770400800-1770415200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queers & Beers: Women+ Edition
DESCRIPTION:FIRST COME\, FIRST SERVED – Mill Street is a tight squeeze\, so no advance tickets for this one!🔥 Come get sweaty with us! \n\n\n\nFirst & ForemostWe would like to acknowledge and honour 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\nFor years\, we’ve been hearing it:“Can we have a Queers & Beers that’s just for us?” \n\n\n\nSo here it is. \n\n\n\nThis Women+ edition of Queers & Beers is happening in direct response to longstanding\, repeated community requests for a space centred on queer women and non-binary folks\, and trans women to connect\, unwind\, flirt\, dance\, and drink together. \n\n\n\nDo you love craft beer? Do you like gathering with community and meeting new people? Want a night that feels easy\, familiar\, and electric all at once? This one’s for you. \n\n\n\nHow We RollWe show up.We drink.We snack.We fill growlers and pitchers.We have FUN. \n\n\n\nCome with friends\, come solo\, come on a date\, leave with a crush\, make new pals\, talk to everyone—or no one at all. However you want to exist in the space is valid. Expect sweaty vibes\, glitter energy\, and community magic. \n\n\n\n✨ This is an open invite—share with your pals who belong in a Women+ queer space. \n\n\n\nAccessibility NoteMill Street is physically accessible\, with an accessible entrance\, accessible washrooms\, and an elevator to the second floor.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queers-beers-women-edition/
LOCATION:Mill Street Brew Pub\, 555 Wellington St.\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1R 1C5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Queering 613":MAILTO:queering613@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20260203T194313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T194317Z
UID:10004708-1770402600-1770411600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:2SLGBTQIA+ Game Nite
DESCRIPTION:Drop in board game night for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks! Come by yourself or bring friends. Play any of the games in the game library. Hosts on site are happy to teach players new games. Plant based snacks and drinks available. Free to play\, contributions welcome.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/2slgbtqia-game-nite/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Studio Staja\, 507 Rideau St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 5Z5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Studio Staja":MAILTO:info@staja.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20260203T165508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T165516Z
UID:10004706-1770408000-1770415200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Rainbow Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Carleton University’s Gender and Sexuality Resource Centre is hosting a fundraiser event for their Gender Affirming Gear program\, which supports students in subsidizing the cost of gender affirming gear.  \n\n\n\nThe night is about displaying queer art – visual arts and performances! We can appreciate local student artists and come together to support the community.  \n\n\n\nAccessibility information: It is at Rooster’s cafe on the 4th floor of Nideyinan (on Carleton Campus)\, and there are two available elevators (one next to Ollie’s and Tim Hortons\, the other near the side entrance). There are single stall all gender washrooms right outside of the venue. No flashing lights\, no sudden noises. Volunteer available to guide people to less-stimulating area if overstimulated. Not a masked event.  \n\n\n\nFood: snacks will be available – details to be confirmed. May be cookies or sandwiches\, likely not gluten free.  \n\n\n\nNo age restrictions.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/rainbow-exhibit/
LOCATION:Rooster’s Coffeehouse\, 1125 Colonel By Dr.\, Nideyinàn Building\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 5B6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="GSRC - Carleton University Gender and Sexuality Resource Centre":MAILTO:gsrc@cusaonline.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T211500
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20260116T183956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T184001Z
UID:10004411-1770409800-1770412500@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:"Re:Construct(ion)" at undercurrents
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE SHOW\n\n\n\nA trans man and his idealized cis self greet onlookers and invite them to be their most authentic\, relaxed selves… or else. Through a ritual-like process—cake-decorating\, sharing stories of being seen exactly as they want to be\, interactive (and competitive) drawing exercises\, and question after question after question after question after question—the two make every painstaking effort to get it right this time. They collide. They write letters. They try to show each other what they see. They explain the physics of making a pad adhere to the sides of boxer shorts. Confetti falls. Cake flies. They interrogate the ever-changing distance between what is and what could be. They make a pretty big mess. And every time\, they try again.  \n\n\n\nABOUT UNDERCURRENTS\n\n\n\nFor over a decade\, Ottawa’s undercurrents festival has been showcasing some of the most innovative and thought-provoking works of art from local and national artists. The programming is diverse and always fresh\, featuring everything from experimental theatre to live music performances\, from solo shows to full productions. The undercurrents team believes in giving a platform to emerging artists and voices that are underrepresented in mainstream media.  \n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITY \n\n\n\nVenue: wheelchair accessible  \n\n\n\nShow: Audience Participation\, Flashing Lights/Video\, Mature Language\, Sexual Content\, Gender Dysphoria.  \n\n\n\nEar plugs provided.  \n\n\n\nRecommended for ages 14+.  \n\n\n\nApprox 45-minute runtime.  \n\n\n\nPerformed either in English or French\, with surtitles in the opposite language. Audio description available for English performance on February 7 at 7 pm.  \n\n\n\nMore information on accessibility on the undercurrents website: https://ottawafringe.com/show/reconstruct/
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/reconstruction-at-undercurrents/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Market or festival,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Donkey Dog Theatre":MAILTO:donkeydogtheatre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20260203T194916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T194919Z
UID:10004713-1770411600-1770420600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Maggie May's Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to my fun house babey!!! 😍 \n\n\n\n1/2 classic variety show. 1/2 concert.  \n\n\n\n2/2 celebrating 9 years of Art House!! 🏡🌟 \n\n\n\nHosted by Maggie May Harder @maggiemayharder. \n\n\n\nVariety Featuring: \n\n\n\n– The Velvet Duke \n\n\n\n– Dawn Xanklin \n\n\n\n– Mx Tique \n\n\n\n– Hardly Knower \n\n\n\nConcert Headliner:  \n\n\n\nHannah Vig!!!!!!!!!! \n\n\n\nCome prepared to laugh\, dance\, sing… 💫 \n\n\n\nDoors at 8pm.  \n\n\n\nVariety show from 9-10pm. \n\n\n\nConcert from 10-11pm. \n\n\n\nACCESS INFO:\n\n\n\nArt House Has limited seating. Please DM @maggiemayharder or email maggiemharder@icloud.com if you need a guaranteed seat. \n\n\n\nArt 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.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/maggie-mays-cabaret/
LOCATION:Art House\, 555 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R5K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Drag & Burlesque,Live music,Nightlife,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie May Harder":MAILTO:maggiemharder@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T020000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20260204T234931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T234933Z
UID:10004732-1770411600-1770429600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Laylit
DESCRIPTION:For the first time in Ottawa\, Laylit takes over GRIDWRKS and ANNX for an unforgettable two-floor dance party.  \n\n\n\nLaylit is a platform and collective celebrating music and artists from the Arab/SWANA region and its diaspora. Over the last four years their dance parties in New York City and Montreal have carved out an unmatched place in North American nightlife\, becoming an anticipated social gathering and unique musical experience.  \n\n\n\nEach party takes you on a genre-spanning journey\, highlighting the incredible musical diversity\, depth and richness that comes out of the region. Laylit has established its place on the scene with a signature electronic sound blending shaabi\, dabke\, mahraganat\, Arabic pop and hip-hop with contemporary\, boundary pushing dance music (techno\, breakbeat\, hyperpop…) inspired by New York and Montreal’s thriving underground clubs. Featured in multiple publications including the New York Times and Pitchfork\, Laylit recently celebrated its 5-year anniversary with a tour across multiple North American cities. Laylit values inclusivity and unity across cultures\, languages\, dialects\, religions\, identity and sexual orientations.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/laylit-5/
LOCATION:Gridwrks\, 221 Rideau St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 9M2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa,Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20251001T022958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T023009Z
UID:10003547-1770485400-1770492600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Poetry Night
DESCRIPTION:An informal evening of poetry reading and discussion. No mic\, no stage! Share poems you have discovered or ones you have written in a casual atmosphere of poetry appreciation. Meeting on the first Saturday of the month at 5:30.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/poetry-night-2/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20260203T193441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T193458Z
UID:10004707-1770489000-1770505200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Black Excellence Showcase
DESCRIPTION:👑 Capital Kingdom presents Black Excellence Showcase \n\n\n\nGet ready to eat\, mingle and buckle up at our 2026 Black Excellence Showcase! As we are bringing you a variety of amazing local Black performers to display their artistry and talent.  \n\n\n\n⏰ Social at 6:30 pm | Show at 8:30 pm | Dancing after the show \n\n\n\nYou won’t want to miss this show. \n\n\n\nThis show’s lineup:\n\n\n\n⭐Viva van Diva\, sultry and sweet with just the right amount of spice burlesque performer @vivavandiva \n\n\n\n⭐Janelle Niles\, a full-time stand-up comedian\, EMCEE\, content creator\, TV Personality and producer of Got Land? Indigenous comedy show. @janelle.niles \n\n\n\n⭐Stripes n Sweets\, is your favourite outcasted drag entity! @stripesnsweets \n\n\n\n⭐Velvet Duke\, is Canada’s premier spontaneous balladeer comedian @thevelvetduke \n\n\n\n⭐Hosted by Ottawa’s sexy smooth drag king and co-producer\, Omari B Johnson @omaribjohnson_drag \n\n\n\nCome in early to mingle and enjoy some tasty food from Nostalgica and then stay for the amazing show! \n\n\n\nMasks will be available at the door for anyone who wishes to wear one. \n\n\n\nThe venue is accessible.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/black-excellence-showcase/
LOCATION:nostalgica\, 601 Cumberland St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Comedy,Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T194500
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20260116T183956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T184001Z
UID:10004412-1770490800-1770493500@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:"Re:Construct(ion)" at undercurrents
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE SHOW\n\n\n\nA trans man and his idealized cis self greet onlookers and invite them to be their most authentic\, relaxed selves… or else. Through a ritual-like process—cake-decorating\, sharing stories of being seen exactly as they want to be\, interactive (and competitive) drawing exercises\, and question after question after question after question after question—the two make every painstaking effort to get it right this time. They collide. They write letters. They try to show each other what they see. They explain the physics of making a pad adhere to the sides of boxer shorts. Confetti falls. Cake flies. They interrogate the ever-changing distance between what is and what could be. They make a pretty big mess. And every time\, they try again.  \n\n\n\nABOUT UNDERCURRENTS\n\n\n\nFor over a decade\, Ottawa’s undercurrents festival has been showcasing some of the most innovative and thought-provoking works of art from local and national artists. The programming is diverse and always fresh\, featuring everything from experimental theatre to live music performances\, from solo shows to full productions. The undercurrents team believes in giving a platform to emerging artists and voices that are underrepresented in mainstream media.  \n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITY \n\n\n\nVenue: wheelchair accessible  \n\n\n\nShow: Audience Participation\, Flashing Lights/Video\, Mature Language\, Sexual Content\, Gender Dysphoria.  \n\n\n\nEar plugs provided.  \n\n\n\nRecommended for ages 14+.  \n\n\n\nApprox 45-minute runtime.  \n\n\n\nPerformed either in English or French\, with surtitles in the opposite language. Audio description available for English performance on February 7 at 7 pm.  \n\n\n\nMore information on accessibility on the undercurrents website: https://ottawafringe.com/show/reconstruct/
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/reconstruction-at-undercurrents/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Market or festival,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Donkey Dog Theatre":MAILTO:donkeydogtheatre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20241029T205445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T153226Z
UID:10000261-1770490800-1770501600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Bottomless Dine & Drag Dinner
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/bottomless-dine-drag-dinner/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:The Vanitea Room\, 551 Somerset St West\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1R 5J9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20260203T200820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T200824Z
UID:10004717-1770490800-1770501600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Ten Toes Glee Trivia
DESCRIPTION:🗣️ GLEEKS! It’s your time to shine again! 🎤 \n\n\n\nNew York. Puppets. Unique Adams. Katy vs. Gaga. Twerking. Need we say more? \n\n\n\nCome out to Glee trivia night to flex your NYADA knowledge\, eat some delicious pizza\, and listen to some classic Glee covers 🎶
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ten-toes-glee-trivia/
LOCATION:Ten Toes (Bank)\, 593 Bank St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 3T4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260208T020000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20260203T200505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T200514Z
UID:10004716-1770501600-1770516000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:OFF GRID SATURDAYS 046 | HEATED RIVALRY
DESCRIPTION:THE UNDERGROUND GETS HEATED 🔥🏒  \n\n\n\nThree sets of DJ go VS\, trading blows all night. \n\n\n\n@tanner__castro VS @a__and.re  \n\n\n\n@ch1oehaze VS @p.ussy.willow  \n\n\n\n@feliciastarxo VS @ayisha.ayoub  \n\n\n\nRep your team. Wear your jersey. \n\n\n\nOFF GRID features a verity of underground electronic niche sounds. A deeper cut into the underground\, away from the noise\, into the raw and industrial. Every Week will feature guest DJs that will serve as the musical hosts\, taking the audience on their desired journey throughout the course of the event. \n\n\n\nThis Saturday features a special theme inspired by new craze show ”HEATED RIVALRY” where 3 sets of DJs will be doing a ”versus” set against each other. \n\n\n\nEvery attendee is highly encouraged to wear a Hockey Jersey to play their part in the theme.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/off-grid-saturdays-046-heated-rivalry/
LOCATION:Gridwrks\, 221 Rideau St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 9M2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa,Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20260116T203110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T203121Z
UID:10004422-1770552000-1770566400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Little Jo Berry's 2SLGBTQIA+ Valentine's Day Market
DESCRIPTION:Snacks\, cuties\, and locally made goods! Come support your favourite queer and trans-owned small businesses!  \n\n\n\nMask mandatory. \n\n\n\nThis venue has an elevator and accessible washrooms.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/little-jo-berrys-2slgbtqia-valentines-day-market/
LOCATION:Glebe Community Centre\, 175 Third Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 2K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Market or festival,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Little Jo Berry's":MAILTO:littlejoberrys@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20260116T202021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T202025Z
UID:10004420-1770555600-1770566400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:JUST ANOTHER SAPPHIC SUNDAY: a bingo\, mix and mingle event!
DESCRIPTION:World’s Strongest Ma’am and Live on Elgin proudly present…JUST ANOTHER SAPPHIC SUNDAY: a bingo\, mix and mingle event! \n\n\n\nLOVE IS IN THE AIR! Spend a Sunday afternoon playing bingo and getting cozy with some sapphic sweethearts. Make new friends\, enjoy a cocktail or a mocktail and perhaps get lucky?!Flying solo and want to mingle? We’ll have a designated section for singles with ice breaker questions! Advanced tickets provide guarantee entry and a bingo card\, additional cards can be purchased for $3 at the bar (cash only). Some tickets will be available at the door!We welcome women and non-binary sapphics ages 19+ who identify as lesbian\, trans\, Two-Spirit\, bisexual and pansexual! \n\n\n\nEvent details:Sunday February 8 at Live! on Elgin. Doors open at 1pm\, bingo starts at 2pm$10 advanced tickets on sale January 8th and include a bingo card and guaranteed entryAdditional cards can be purchased for $3 at the event (cash only)Limited tickets available at the door! \n\n\n\nLIVE! on Elgin is not an accessible venue for everyone. Stairs are required to enter the space on the second floor of the building. Gender neutral washrooms are available. \n\n\n\nAbout your hosts:Join your besties Carina\, a battle-scarred open mic comic veteran\, and Samantha\, a hardened event organizer and retired DJ\, for a fun Sunday afternoon with a few rounds of bingo\, gay stories and some mingle time and tunes in between games.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/just-another-sapphic-sunday-a-bingo-mix-and-mingle-event-2/
LOCATION:LIVE! on Elgin\, 220 Elgin St #2\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260208T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260208T154000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20250520T180217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T160051Z
UID:10003315-1770561000-1770565200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Afternoon Bear Walk
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/sunday-afternoon-bear-walk-for-gay-and-bisexual-men-2/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Ottawa / Gatineau Pathways\, Ottawa\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunday Afternoon Bear Walk":MAILTO:alex@sundayafternoonbearwalk.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20260226T001608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T001616Z
UID:10004774-1770562800-1770584400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:SHIFT Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Shift Film Festival is an intimate\, intentional film experience created by Labia Cinematica to spotlight bold\, tender\, and radical stories by women and gender non-conforming filmmakers\, with a strong focus on Black and queer voices. \n\n\n\nThis first edition is designed as more than just a screening. It’s a space to gather\, feel\, and connect through cinema that explores identity\, pleasure\, intimacy\, resistance\, and healing. The films selected for Shift challenge dominant narratives and invite us to shift the gaze\, toward stories rooted in care\, complexity\, and truth. \n\n\n\nThroughout the evening\, audiences will experience a curated program of short films\, documentaries\, series and feature films\, followed by filmmaker Q&As and panels. Whether you’re a filmmaker\, artist\, student\, or simply someone who loves powerful storytelling\, this festival is for you. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect:  \n\n\n\n\nA curated selection of creative works by women\, non-binary & trans women directors\n\n\n\nPost-screening Q&A and discussion\n\n\n\nNetworking with artists\, creatives\, and community members\n\n\n\n\nShift Film Festival is about creating space for our stories\, our bodies\, our desires\, our softness\, and our power. We can’t wait to welcome you. \n\n\n\nReclaim the Gaze.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/shift-film-festival/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film,Market or festival,Ottawa,Sex positive
ORGANIZER;CN="Labia Cinematica":MAILTO:info@labiacinematica.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260208T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260208T164500
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20260116T212032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T212334Z
UID:10004427-1770566400-1770569100@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:"Re:Construct(ion)" (Version française)
DESCRIPTION:Re:Construct(ion)\n\n\n\nUn homme trans et son alter-ego cisgenre vous présentent une méditation guidée—non\, un atelier de peinture — en fait\, non\, une bagarre — n’importe quoi pour que ça fonctionne\, cette fois-ci. Par son texte poétique\, surprenant et irrévérencieux\, Re:Construction met à l’épreuve la masculinité parfaite. \n\n\n\nCréé par Even Gilchrist\n\n\n\nInterprétaté par Émanuel Dubbeldam et Sean Sonier \n\n\n\nMise en scène par Sarah J. Culkin \n\n\n\nScénographie par Even Gilchrist \n\n\n\nÉclairages par Claire Sonmor \n\n\n\nConception sonore et composition musicale par Lindsey Walker \n\n\n\nSurtitres par Claudia Kulay \n\n\n\nRégie par Jennie Emms \n\n\n\nProduction de la tournée par Mac Brock \n\n\n\n—  \n\n\n\n14+ | Participation du public\, Jeux de lumières stroboscopiques\, Language mature\, Sexualité\, Flashs de vidéos\, Dysphorie de genre \n\n\n\nDurée du spectacle : 45 minutes \n\n\n\nEntrées accessibles : Les entrées accessibles se trouvent au 10\, avenue Daly et au 67\, rue Nicholas.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/reconstruction-version-francaise/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:En français,Market or festival,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Donkey Dog Theatre":MAILTO:donkeydogtheatre@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260208T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260208T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20241029T210043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T152947Z
UID:10000588-1770580800-1770591600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/karaoke-night/2026-02-08/
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:20260209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184007
CREATED:20250413T184756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T163238Z
UID:10003808-1770661800-1770667200@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/2026-02-09/
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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