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SUMMARY:Disarranged Marriage
DESCRIPTION:A featured production in Ottawa Fringe \n\n\n\nRory has found himself the perfect fiancée – Serenade\, who ran away five years ago against her parents’ wishes. He gets to enjoy book club with Mrs Shan\, his almost in-law\, & does not have to deal with a pesky woman. Or so he thought… Serenade returns – new degree\, new self\, new partner\, & a plan in tow. \n\n\n\nDisarranged Marriage is about a certain type of loneliness\, the nagging feeling of inadequacy – with queerness\, friendship\, authenticity\, & cultural identity carefully weaved in. \n\n\n\nCreated by: Jocelyn Deng \n\n\n\nProduction Company: Jujeode’s Whims \n\n\n\nFrom: Ottawa\, Ontario \n\n\n\nRating: 14+ \n\n\n\nGenre: Dramedy\, Family\, Queer Theatre \n\n\n\nContent Notes: Mature Language\, Violence \n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\n\nLab O Theatre is accessible by wheelchair\, elevators available\, gender neutral washrooms available. Box office also accessible by elevator.\n\n\n\nAll shows will have open captions\n\n\n\nMasks required on June 25th and 26th (will be available at the door)\n\n\n\nRelaxed Performances on 22nd and 26th\n\n\n\nASL interpretation during performances on the 22nd and 27th
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/disarranged-marriage/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:LabO Theatre\, 60 Waller St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Fringe":MAILTO:info@ottawafringe.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260621T013000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030431
CREATED:20260519T184916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T144037Z
UID:10005060-1781987400-1782005400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Capital Kingdom presents 3 years of King
DESCRIPTION:👑 Capital Kingdom presents 3 Years of Kings \n\n\n\nThis year\, we decided to keep the tradition going and bring in another out of town headliner to mark the big day! The man\, the myth\, the legend that is Kreme Inakuchi all the way from Toronto. \n\n\n\nAnd of course\, the cast isn’t complete without some amazing local kings! Winner of Mr Luscious King 2025\, Francis Coe and the talented Hardly Knower to round out our guest performers. \n\n\n\n👑 Kreme Inakuchi 👑Kreme Inakuchi looks great on paper\, but say his name out loud and you’ll understand exactly who he is. With masterful movements and comedic timing combined with Kreme’s sharply painted and chiseled features\, he is truly a pelvic thrust personified.@kremeinakuchi \n\n\n\n👑 Francis Coe 👑✨️Francis Coe is a visionary trans nonbinary drag king born and raised from juuust outside “Ottawa”❣️🍉❣️@thefrancis_coe \n\n\n\n👑 Hardly Knower 👑Hardly Knower is a local Ottawa drag king who’s goal in life is to be your favourite future ex-boyfriend.@hardlyknowerdrag \n\n\n\nFinally\, your hosts will be your very own CK producers (Omari and Joe) who will also be performing.@omaribjohnson_drag@joezaddyking \n\n\n\nWhat is a birthday or anniversary without presents??? \n\n\n\nWe are so excited for our show’s raffle\, which will feature some incredible prizes donated by local queer- and ally-owned businesses! \n\n\n\n🎟️ Wicked Wanda🎟️ Hello Dolly Pastries🎟️ The Spaniel’s Tale🎟️ Rouge Studio of Dance (Ottawa)🎟️ Letasha’s Goodies🎟️ Nostalgica🎟️ And more….. \n\n\n\nIncluded 1 ticket per person with the option to purchase more tickets at $1\, $5 and $10 to increase your odds of winning. \n\n\n\nBut the night doesn’t end there. Following the show\, the dancefloor is yours while we keep the party going with DJ Erica Energy.@dj_ericaenergy@dj_hunter_heart \n\n\n\n⏰ Social at 6:00 pm | Show at 8:30 pm+19 event \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 are encouraged and will be available at the door for anyone who wishes to wear one. \n\n\n\nThe venue is accessible with washrooms in the lower level accessible by an elevator.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/capital-kingdom-presents-3-years-of-king/
LOCATION:nostalgica\, 601 Cumberland St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T233000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030431
CREATED:20260607T234039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T234045Z
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SUMMARY:Basement Burlesque
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of burlesque and variety entertainment at Swizzles for Basement Burlesque! Get ready to be dazzled by the seductive and silly performances of talented burlesque artists and variety performers. This June edition\, your host Lolo Merlot takes you through performances by Mona Moore\, Belincholie\, Lilli Spanx and Bambi Von Boom! It’s a feast for the senses\, with cheeky hilarity\, sexy performances\, and mesmerizing costumes. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the art of burlesque up close and personal. Grab your friends\, dress to impress\, and prepare for a night of unforgettable fun. Get your tickets now! \n\n\n\nDoors at 9pm\, Show at 10pm \n\n\n\nCome early for a good seat!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/basement-burlesque-2/
LOCATION:Swizzles\, 246 Queen Street\,\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1P 5E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260621T020000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030431
CREATED:20260601T131931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T132039Z
UID:10005127-1781992800-1782007200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Wor$t Girl At Pride: Girl Pop & Hyperpop Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to CRANK IT? Join us Saturday June 20th for the WOR$T GIRL AT PRIDE dance party at Berlin Nightclub! 4 hours of ravey girl pop and hyperpop adrenaline – with bangers by LGBTQA+ icons such as SLAYYYTER\, CHARLI XCX\, LADY GAGA\, ASHNIKKO\, KIM PETRAS\, COBRAH and more! Don’t miss out on this pride event for the girls and the gays! Bring all your 365 party girls cause it’s gonna be a MOTHERQUAKE on the dance floor 💥 \n\n\n\n★ ENTRY INFO ★\n\n\n\n19+Doors 10pmLGBTQA+ safe space 🌈Everyone is welcomed! \n\n\n\n★ MUSIC ★\n\n\n\nBy DJ IRISSLAYYTER\, CHARLI XCX\, DOECHII\, COBRAH\, KIM PETRAS\, ASHNIKKO\, ADÉLA\, AND MORE RAVEY GIRL POP…
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/wort-girl-at-pride-girl-pop-hyperpop-dance-party/
LOCATION:Berlin Nightclub\, 56 Byward Market Sq\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 7A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa,Parties,Pride
ORGANIZER;CN="Glimmering Dolls":MAILTO:glimmeringdolls@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260621T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030431
CREATED:20260616T002704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T002708Z
UID:10005252-1782046800-1782050400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Le Thé pour Tara
DESCRIPTION:Épisode six – Histoires de luttes pour la justice trans \n\n\n\nDimanche 21 juin\, de 13h à 14 h \n\n\n\nDiffusion en direct sur les pages YouTube et Facebook de la bibliotheque trans d’Ottawa. \n\n\n\nAvec un conférencier invité \n\n\n\nCéleste Trianon est l’une des principales militantes trans du pays. Elle est connue pour son travail de documentation des politiques et projets de loi anti-trans\, incluant sa Carte du niveau de risques législatif anti-trans. Elle a également aidé plus de mille personnes avec leurs demandes de changement de nom et de sexe légal\, a organisé la Marche trans de Montréal depuis cinq années consécutives\, et la Dyke March de Montréal depuis trois ans. Elle est également en train de tenter les examens du Barreau de l’Ontario! \n\n\n\nAnimateurice de l’événement \n\n\n\nStéph Meunier (iel/ellui\, il/lui\, elle) habite à Hull en territoire Anishinaabe non-cédé. Iel anime des groupes de soutien et ateliers\, écrit des zines et produit le balado Gaytineau. Iel anime le groupe de soutien trans 16 ans + de Trans Outaouais depuis 2024 et a travaillé chez Jeunesse Idem comme intervenant·e. Son approche est ancrée dans l’anti-oppression et la justice sociale. Au quotidien\, Stéph aime chanter avec des ami·es\, nager\, faire de l’art et vivre en coop d’habitation.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/le-the-pour-tara/
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/le-the-pour-tara/
CATEGORIES:En français,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260621T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260621T190000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030431
CREATED:20260616T000757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T000805Z
UID:10005249-1782059400-1782068400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Welcome to Ballroom
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Ballroom! An Introductory Session and Workshop by the Kiki House of Greta Constantine \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we open the doors to a world shaped by resilience\, creativity\, and unapologetic self‐expression. It is an invitation into a living culture built by Black and Latinx queer & trans communities who carved out space to be seen\, celebrated\, and free. \n\n\n\nThe Kiki House of Greta Constantine will guide you through this journey. Whether you’re stepping into ballroom for the first time or deepening your connection to it\, this session is designed to ground you in the history\, values\, and artistry that make ballroom a global force of joy and resistance. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn the language\, the categories\, and the heartbeat of the scene\, and yes\, you’ll get moving. Expect community. Expect laughter. Expect to be challenged. Expect to be inspired. Most importantly\, expect to be welcomed exactly as you are.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/welcome-to-ballroom/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Market or festival,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Fringe":MAILTO:info@ottawafringe.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260621T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260621T180000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030431
CREATED:20260607T225616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T225627Z
UID:10005218-1782061200-1782064800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:A Lesbian in the Kitchen – A Cosy Queer Baking Show
DESCRIPTION:A featured production in Ottawa Fringe \n\n\n\nWillow Rosenberg (she/her) invites you into her kitchen and bakes you cookies while sharing stories centred around some of her favourite recipes. You will feel like you are truly just spending time in your friend’s kitchen as Willow discusses her queerness\, Judaism\, ADHD\, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & chronic pain\, and relationship with her mum\, of blessed memory. Always bringing it back to her lifelong passion for baking. \n\n\n\n**Wednesday\, June 24 is a relaxed performance \n\n\n\n**Tuesday\, June 23 is a mask-mandatory performance
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/a-lesbian-in-the-kitchen-a-cosy-queer-baking-show/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Fringe":MAILTO:info@ottawafringe.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260621T190000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030431
CREATED:20260607T224739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T224752Z
UID:10005209-1782064800-1782068400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:CRACKS: a one trans-woman dark comedy memoir
DESCRIPTION:A featured production in Ottawa Fringe \n\n\n\nA one-trans-woman dark comedy memoir about growing up in the Catholic Church and a JROTC military high school and the pervasive ways those places affect a trans identity. CRACKS is as vulnerable as it is funny. Through a hybrid of storytelling\, stand-up\, and theatre the audience is taken on an emotional roller coaster of navigating gender identity\, substance abuse\, and finding joy.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/cracks-a-one-trans-woman-dark-comedy-memoir/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:ODD Box\, 2 Daly Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Fringe":MAILTO:info@ottawafringe.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260621T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260621T193000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030431
CREATED:20260607T230227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T230306Z
UID:10005227-1782066600-1782070200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Small Fish
DESCRIPTION:A featured production in Ottawa Fringe \n\n\n\nSmall Fish is a living room dance routine gone nuclear. Glenys Marshall (beautiful libra woman) and Maggie May Harder (little boy running around with scissors) have combined their skills of sketch\, improv\, stand-up and music to create a show like mama used to make. \n\n\n\n**All performances are mask-mandatory
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/small-fish-4/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Ottawa,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Fringe":MAILTO:info@ottawafringe.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260621T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260621T230000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030431
CREATED:20241029T210043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T152947Z
UID:10000626-1782072000-1782082800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/karaoke-night/2026-06-21/
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:20260621T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260621T223000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030431
CREATED:20260607T223712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T223719Z
UID:10005204-1782077400-1782081000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Gander Euphoria: A Pretty Gay Goose Play
DESCRIPTION:A featured production in Ottawa Fringe \n\n\n\nFrom the creators of the 17x sold-out Fringe hit A Sexy Pigeon Show! \n\n\n\nExperience the history of queer resistance like never before! Honk your heart out with three queer geese at the gay club and PrEP for a protest after it becomes illegal to touch grass. \n\n\n\nJoin the flock and learn about the notwithstanding clause\, building community\, and maybe even do a little arson. \n\n\n\nFeaturing your very own mayor: Bark Sutcliffe. \n\n\n\n**All shows are mask-mandatory
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gander-euphoria-a-pretty-gay-goose-play/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:LabO Theatre\, 60 Waller St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Fringe":MAILTO:info@ottawafringe.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260621T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260621T233000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030431
CREATED:20260603T213259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T213328Z
UID:10005170-1782081000-1782084600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Umugisha
DESCRIPTION:A featured production in Ottawa Fringe \n\n\n\nA DIY micro-poem musical about a second-gen Burundian queer who\, through constant questioning of their belonging\, decides to choose their own pleasure in everything until it catches up to them. Then\, they learn to balance it with the rhythm of their heart\, and some drumming too… will this make it all worth it? \n\n\n\nAll performances are mask-mandatory
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/umugisha/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Fringe":MAILTO:info@ottawafringe.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260622T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030431
CREATED:20260408T194856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T194858Z
UID:10004953-1782144000-1782158400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Ten Oaks' Gender Gear Program
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning about\, trying on and taking home some FREE gender gear? We’ve got binders\, gaffs\, packers\, and padded bras! Drop by the Ten Oaks Project office on Monday evenings between 4 and 8pm.📝 Registration Required
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ten-oaks-gender-gear-program/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:Ten Oaks Project\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Service,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030431
CREATED:20250413T184756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T160622Z
UID:10004924-1782153000-1782158400@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/2026-06-22/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260622T203000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030431
CREATED:20260616T010950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T010958Z
UID:10005244-1782153000-1782160200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:K1 – Financial Planning: Money in Everyday Life
DESCRIPTION:Take control of your financial future  \n\n\n\nMoney can be a source of stress\, but building simple financial habits can help you feel more in control. \n\n\n\nJoin MAX for an evening exploring financial strategies. Led by EBO Financial Education Centre\, this workshop is designed to provide accessible and practical support so you can make informed financial decisions with confidence. Whether you’re looking for extra support managing expenses or simply looking to improve your financial literacy\, we’ve got you covered with practical strategies to help you create realistic budgets and identify opportunities to reduce your expenses without sacrificing your wellbeing. \n\n\n\n📍 Location: 219 Argyle Ave.  \n\n\n\nKeeping It 100\, or K1 for short\, is MAX’s monthly community group for queer African\, Caribbean\, and Black people.  \n\n\n\nLet us know you’re coming by filling out the form below!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/k1-financial-planning-money-in-everyday-life/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:MAX Programs,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030431
CREATED:20260607T224739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T224752Z
UID:10005210-1782154800-1782158400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:CRACKS: a one trans-woman dark comedy memoir
DESCRIPTION:A featured production in Ottawa Fringe \n\n\n\nA one-trans-woman dark comedy memoir about growing up in the Catholic Church and a JROTC military high school and the pervasive ways those places affect a trans identity. CRACKS is as vulnerable as it is funny. Through a hybrid of storytelling\, stand-up\, and theatre the audience is taken on an emotional roller coaster of navigating gender identity\, substance abuse\, and finding joy.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/cracks-a-one-trans-woman-dark-comedy-memoir/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:ODD Box\, 2 Daly Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Fringe":MAILTO:info@ottawafringe.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260622T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260622T223000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030431
CREATED:20260614T144855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T144939Z
UID:10005241-1782158400-1782167400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Naked Boys Reading - "The Fair Folk: Faeries Throughout History"
DESCRIPTION:They get naked. They read. A different theme every month from Ottawa’s trailblazing literary salon — since July 2017. \n\n\n\n“Up the air mountain\, down the rushy glen. We daren’t go a-hunting for fear of little men.” \n\n\n\nWhat is a fairy? The word conjures so many different images\, ranging from garden pixies to fairy godmothers to child-snatching frights. This show explores the many dynamics of the fey through art and literature. \n\n\n\nWe 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.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/naked-boys-reading-the-fair-folk-faeries-throughout-history/
LOCATION:LIVE! on Elgin\, 220 Elgin St #2\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary,Nightlife,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Tricky Ricky Productions & Collaborations":MAILTO:bytowneboys@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260622T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260622T220000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030431
CREATED:20260607T223712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T223719Z
UID:10005205-1782162000-1782165600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Gander Euphoria: A Pretty Gay Goose Play
DESCRIPTION:A featured production in Ottawa Fringe \n\n\n\nFrom the creators of the 17x sold-out Fringe hit A Sexy Pigeon Show! \n\n\n\nExperience the history of queer resistance like never before! Honk your heart out with three queer geese at the gay club and PrEP for a protest after it becomes illegal to touch grass. \n\n\n\nJoin the flock and learn about the notwithstanding clause\, building community\, and maybe even do a little arson. \n\n\n\nFeaturing your very own mayor: Bark Sutcliffe. \n\n\n\n**All shows are mask-mandatory
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gander-euphoria-a-pretty-gay-goose-play/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:LabO Theatre\, 60 Waller St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Fringe":MAILTO:info@ottawafringe.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260622T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260622T233000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030431
CREATED:20260526T005945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T124416Z
UID:10005080-1782167400-1782171000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Disarranged Marriage
DESCRIPTION:A featured production in Ottawa Fringe \n\n\n\nRory has found himself the perfect fiancée – Serenade\, who ran away five years ago against her parents’ wishes. He gets to enjoy book club with Mrs Shan\, his almost in-law\, & does not have to deal with a pesky woman. Or so he thought… Serenade returns – new degree\, new self\, new partner\, & a plan in tow. \n\n\n\nDisarranged Marriage is about a certain type of loneliness\, the nagging feeling of inadequacy – with queerness\, friendship\, authenticity\, & cultural identity carefully weaved in. \n\n\n\nCreated by: Jocelyn Deng \n\n\n\nProduction Company: Jujeode’s Whims \n\n\n\nFrom: Ottawa\, Ontario \n\n\n\nRating: 14+ \n\n\n\nGenre: Dramedy\, Family\, Queer Theatre \n\n\n\nContent Notes: Mature Language\, Violence \n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\n\nLab O Theatre is accessible by wheelchair\, elevators available\, gender neutral washrooms available. Box office also accessible by elevator.\n\n\n\nAll shows will have open captions\n\n\n\nMasks required on June 25th and 26th (will be available at the door)\n\n\n\nRelaxed Performances on 22nd and 26th\n\n\n\nASL interpretation during performances on the 22nd and 27th
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/disarranged-marriage/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:LabO Theatre\, 60 Waller St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Fringe":MAILTO:info@ottawafringe.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030431
CREATED:20260621T161911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T161918Z
UID:10005258-1782237600-1782244800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Grounded: A Nature Walk Series - Walk #1
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first event in this FREE summer series connecting you with nature in Ottawa. Explore\, learn and create with us! \n\n\n\nWhat does it mean to experience a moment? From consciously experiencing nature through your five senses to physically capturing the moment itself\, this joint forest bathing and pinhole photography workshop offers an opportunity to explore your connection to the present moment. Participants will be guided through hand-on construction of their own pinhole cameras before embarking on a guided walk where we’ll explore the practice of Shinrin-yoku\, the Japanese art of immersing ourselves in nature through the senses. Come experience the restorative benefits of spending intentional time among trees and reconnect with the more-than-human world that surrounds us every day. After this walk\, participants will be encouraged to use their pinhole cameras to capture the experience through photographic means. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Participants are asked to bring their own small cardboard boxes (about the size that a cellphone comes in). Limited boxes will be available on site. In the case of technical difficulties\, a cyanotype workshop will be offered in place of pinhole photography. \n\n\n\nAbout your facilitators: \n\n\n\nEdie Olender (she/her) is an Ottawa based concert and event photographer. Growing up in a creative household\, she was given her first digital camera at the age of six. By age ten\, she started experimenting with film photography and has continued to pursue both digital and film throughout her university career. Though she spends her school days in a molecular biology laboratory\, this scientific background has given her an analytical eye for capturing detail and for experimenting with multimedia techniques ranging from cyanotypes to encaustic inkjet transfers. More broadly\, her photographic work focuses on capturing Ottawa nightlife and queer spaces\, highlighting feelings of community and identity.  \n\n\n\nDanielle Marquis (she/her) is a facilitator\, gardener\, and nature enthusiast with a passion for helping people reconnect to nature and themselves. Having spent many years studying and practicing yoga\, meditation\, and mindfulness practices\, Danielle creates experiences that invite participants to slow down\, cultivate presence\, and deepen their relationship with the natural world. In a culture that often centers productivity and perpetual growth\, Danielle is an advocate for rest and intentional living. Her approach blends reflection\, sensory awareness\, and a deeper appreciation for the living world around us. Danielle holds a postgraduate degree in Community Economic Development from Concordia University.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/grounded-a-nature-walk-series-walk-1/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030431
CREATED:20260402T191556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T191615Z
UID:10004893-1782239400-1782246600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Frontrunners: Weekly Run & Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Run or walk with Frontrunners and join them for a beverage or supper after (place to be determined).  \n\n\n\nAll runs begin at the Lisgar Street entrance of City Hall\, 111 Lisgar. \n\n\n\nCancellation of runs are rare\, only owing to holidays and hazardous weather. When runs are cancelled\, they post a notice on their site and send an e-mail to members.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/frontrunners-weekly-run-coffee/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:City Hall (Lisgar St Entrance)\, 111 Lisgar\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030431
CREATED:20260607T223102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T223108Z
UID:10005199-1782241200-1782244800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Rainbow Conceptions
DESCRIPTION:A featured production in Ottawa Fringe \n\n\n\nA true-ish story of Greer\, a Queer wobbling along the STRAIGHT path to parenthood. With Fab\, a witchy best friend\, Billie the emotional support bear and sassy sperm donor Steve\, Greer’s quest serves laughs\, tears and the warm fuzzies. This merry band of queerdos deal with fertility doctors\, legal contracts and negative pregnancy tests. Will Greer’s dreams of a rainbow conception come true? \n\n\n\nEver wonder how are GAYbies are made? Rainbow Conceptions telling the tender story of 2SLGBTQIA++ parenthood through the story of Greer\, a Queer person whose deepest desire is to have a GAYby of their very own. \n\n\n\nGreer’s bestie Fab is doing her part to conjure pregnancy by casting spells\, and overstepping boundaries while Steve\, Greer’s EXTRA fabulous sperm donor refuses to reign in his clap fan realness in the face of lawyers and nosey neighbours. Greer’s ride-or-die family of queerdos bring the love of 1000 Pride Parades and endless salty clap-backs at the political and social barriers to 2SLGBTQIA++ parenthood.Speaking of ride or die\, ever wondered what it’s like to self-inseminate in the back of a moving car? \n\n\n\nInspired by real-life stories\, Rainbow Conceptions opens a carefully guarded and tender part of Queer life by honouring the joy\, absurdity\, heartache\, and love it takes to become a 2SLGBTQIA++ parent.Does family come in every colour of the rainbow? Come see the show and find out! \n\n\n\n*Mask-mandatory show: Tuesday\, June 23
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/rainbow-conceptions/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:LabO Theatre\, 60 Waller St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Fringe":MAILTO:info@ottawafringe.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030431
CREATED:20260614T144511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T144513Z
UID:10005240-1782241200-1782246600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Tarot for Grief and Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Queer Death Salon is a community space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people to come together to discuss death\, dying and grief. It is a facilitated drop-in discussion space\, with the purpose of building connection\, skill\, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people navigating end of life in our personal lives and in our communities \n\n\n\nParticipants will be led through Jungian\, Hermetic\, and Rider-Waite tarot traditions and what it means to read in different modalities\, especially in times of grief or crisis. \n\n\n\nE (she/her/they/them)\, is a largely self-taught tarot reader of about 17 years. They primarily approach their reads from a Jungian or Archetypal standpoint\, inviting people to explore the cards from a deeper psychological standpoint. She has also branched into other forms of cartomancy (lenormand\, playing cards) and is a budding astrologer.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/tarot-for-grief-and-crisis/
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/tarot-for-grief-and-crisis/
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Regular programming,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Community Deathcare":MAILTO:Queercommunitydeathcare@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T233000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030431
CREATED:20260416T154311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T154317Z
UID:10004973-1782241200-1782257400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Stitch & Bitch
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a Tuesday evening social? T’s Pub runs a weekly craft social. Bring your craft stuff over with some friends!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/stitch-bitch/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:T’s Pub\, 323 Somerset St W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030431
CREATED:20260607T225616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T225627Z
UID:10005219-1782243000-1782246600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:A Lesbian in the Kitchen – A Cosy Queer Baking Show
DESCRIPTION:A featured production in Ottawa Fringe \n\n\n\nWillow Rosenberg (she/her) invites you into her kitchen and bakes you cookies while sharing stories centred around some of her favourite recipes. You will feel like you are truly just spending time in your friend’s kitchen as Willow discusses her queerness\, Judaism\, ADHD\, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & chronic pain\, and relationship with her mum\, of blessed memory. Always bringing it back to her lifelong passion for baking. \n\n\n\n**Wednesday\, June 24 is a relaxed performance \n\n\n\n**Tuesday\, June 23 is a mask-mandatory performance
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/a-lesbian-in-the-kitchen-a-cosy-queer-baking-show/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Fringe":MAILTO:info@ottawafringe.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T213000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030432
CREATED:20260607T224739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T224752Z
UID:10005211-1782246600-1782250200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:CRACKS: a one trans-woman dark comedy memoir
DESCRIPTION:A featured production in Ottawa Fringe \n\n\n\nA one-trans-woman dark comedy memoir about growing up in the Catholic Church and a JROTC military high school and the pervasive ways those places affect a trans identity. CRACKS is as vulnerable as it is funny. Through a hybrid of storytelling\, stand-up\, and theatre the audience is taken on an emotional roller coaster of navigating gender identity\, substance abuse\, and finding joy.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/cracks-a-one-trans-woman-dark-comedy-memoir/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:ODD Box\, 2 Daly Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Fringe":MAILTO:info@ottawafringe.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T194500
DTSTAMP:20260622T030432
CREATED:20260616T002036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T002043Z
UID:10005251-1782320400-1782330300@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Pride Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:🌈🧠 Join us for an evening of connection\, celebration\, and friendly competition at Pride Trivia Night! \n\n\n\nHosted by the ERG Leadership Collective at Nokia and emceed by the fabulous DLo Vtton\, this exciting event will test your knowledge of 2SLGBTQIA+ history\, culture\, and community while bringing people together in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. \n\n\n\nEnjoy performances\, free food and drinks\, great company\, and the chance to win Pride-themed prizes. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited\, so be sure to register through the link below to reserve your spot. Everyone is welcome! \n\n\n\n🌈 West Side Pride is excited to help share this event and celebrate Pride Month through learning\, laughter\, and community connection. 
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pride-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Hub 350\, 350 Legget Dr.\, Kanata\, Ontario\, K2K 3N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kanata,Pride
ORGANIZER;CN="West Side Pride":MAILTO:westsidepridewsp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T183000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030432
CREATED:20260607T230227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T230306Z
UID:10005228-1782322200-1782325800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Small Fish
DESCRIPTION:A featured production in Ottawa Fringe \n\n\n\nSmall Fish is a living room dance routine gone nuclear. Glenys Marshall (beautiful libra woman) and Maggie May Harder (little boy running around with scissors) have combined their skills of sketch\, improv\, stand-up and music to create a show like mama used to make. \n\n\n\n**All performances are mask-mandatory
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/small-fish-4/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Ottawa,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Fringe":MAILTO:info@ottawafringe.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030432
CREATED:20260217T221745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T221748Z
UID:10004753-1782325800-1782331200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Transform Gender Collective (TGC) Monthly Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Transform Gender Collective (TGC) is a support and discussion group for transmasculine and masculine-of-center Black\, indigenous\, and people of color (BIPOC) to learn about transformative justice\, unlearn toxic gendered behaviors\, and imagine what masculinity could look like outside of the gender binary.  \n\n\n\nDuring our virtual meetings\, we will dive deep into the framework of transformative justice (TJ) and how we can apply it to our everyday lives\, create a community of support for one another\, and share our personal stories of coming into our genders. Our ultimate goal is to move the group towards a closed community accountability space where we can practice robust transformative justice as we heal and grow in our masculinities together.  \n\n\n\nTGC is open to any Black\, Indigenous\, and/or person of color (BIPOC) who identifies as transmasculine or masculine-of-center\, regardless of gender identity.  \n\n\n\nWe ask that white-passing BIPOC reflect on their privilege and the way they are racialized. At TGC\, we discuss our gendered experiences as people that are racialized as Black or brown in the world. Please choose whether to attend our meetings based on these reflections.   \n\n\n\nOur virtual monthly meetings are held over Zoom and take place on the last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8PM EST. Register below to receive the link!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/transform-gender-collective-tgc-monthly-meetings/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/transform-gender-collective-tgc-monthly-meetings/2026-06-24/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Regular programming,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260622T030432
CREATED:20260607T225616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T225627Z
UID:10005220-1782327600-1782331200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:A Lesbian in the Kitchen – A Cosy Queer Baking Show
DESCRIPTION:A featured production in Ottawa Fringe \n\n\n\nWillow Rosenberg (she/her) invites you into her kitchen and bakes you cookies while sharing stories centred around some of her favourite recipes. You will feel like you are truly just spending time in your friend’s kitchen as Willow discusses her queerness\, Judaism\, ADHD\, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & chronic pain\, and relationship with her mum\, of blessed memory. Always bringing it back to her lifelong passion for baking. \n\n\n\n**Wednesday\, June 24 is a relaxed performance \n\n\n\n**Tuesday\, June 23 is a mask-mandatory performance
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/a-lesbian-in-the-kitchen-a-cosy-queer-baking-show/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Fringe":MAILTO:info@ottawafringe.com
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