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UID:10004856-1777714200-1777723200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Frontrunners: Saturday Run & Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:5\, 7\, and 9KM runs with the Frontrunners. \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-saturday-run-breakfast/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:City Hall (Lisgar St Entrance)\, 111 Lisgar\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193912
CREATED:20251001T022958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T023009Z
UID:10003550-1777743000-1777750200@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-2/2026-05-02/
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:20260502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T220000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193912
CREATED:20241029T205445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T153226Z
UID:10000273-1777748400-1777759200@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/2026-05-02/
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:20260502T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T020000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193912
CREATED:20260427T163439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T163444Z
UID:10005001-1777759200-1777773600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Night of Lights: Invasion
DESCRIPTION:⚠️BREAKING NEWS⚠️ \n\n\n\nYour timeline is now under an 🛸 InvASIAN 🛸 \n\n\n\nNight of Lights proudly presents another takeover for Asian Heritages Month. Join us for an evening of drag excellence showcasing the beauty\, the joy\, struggle\, and the stories that are rarely discussed but need to be celebrated. \n\n\n\nPresenting our amazing cast:Endlessly charming @joezaddyking 🇱🇧Sizzling 2Spirit baddie @sia.shad0w 🇵🇭Canada’s favorite boytoy @babe.blade_ 🇨🇳Certified transfab @finncel 🇹🇼🇨🇳 \n\n\n\nHosted by Ottawa’s Alien Resident @estherroyd 🇵🇭 \n\n\n\n🚪9:30 PM⏰ 10 PM
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/night-of-lights-invasion/
LOCATION:Swizzles\, 246 Queen Street\,\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1P 5E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193912
CREATED:20260427T171236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T171238Z
UID:10005006-1777806000-1777813200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:The Morning After Show
DESCRIPTION:Do you go to bed before 9? Have you been missing out on the best of Ottawa’s nightlife? This one’s for you. Join us on May 3 at Bread by Us Bakery and Cafe for an unforgetable brunch experience! We’ll be bringing you the flashy\, sultry\, and campy acts of last night\, served with a side of brunch. \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE- your ticket covers the admission to the show only. Food and drink will be available to purchase at the venue.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/the-morning-after-show/
LOCATION:Bread By Us\, 128 Smirle Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y 3B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193912
CREATED:20260427T171004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T171007Z
UID:10005005-1777820400-1777827600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:The Morning After Show: Late Brunch Edition
DESCRIPTION:Do you go to bed before 9? Have you been missing out on the best of Ottawa’s nightlife? This one’s for you. Join us on May 3 at Bread by Us Bakery and Cafe for an unforgetable brunch experience! We’ll be bringing you the flashy\, sultry\, and campy acts of last night\, served with a side of brunch. \n\n\n\nDue to popular demand we have opened this SECOND SHOWTIME! \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE- your ticket covers the admission to the show only. Food and drink will be available to purchase at the venue.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/the-morning-after-show-late-brunch-edition/
LOCATION:Bread By Us\, 128 Smirle Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y 3B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T213000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193912
CREATED:20260429T001146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T001159Z
UID:10005010-1777838400-1777843800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Writers Festival: Do the Right Thing
DESCRIPTION:The Ottawa International Writers Festival is back with a fresh spring lineup\, including Do the Right Thing\, featuring queer author\, Emily Austin.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our host\, author Jennifer Whiteford\, for a conversation with three remarkable authors whose novels ask what it means to do the right thing\, what drives us\, and how do we know if we are making the right choice? \n\n\n\nEmily Austin returns with Is This a Cry for Help? a luminous new novel following a librarian who comes back to work after a mental breakdown only to confront book-banning crusaders in an empowering story of grief\, love\, and the power of libraries. Through the support of her community\, colleagues\, and the personal growth that results from examining her previous relationships\, Darcy comes into her own agency and the truest version of herself.  \n\n\n\nHaunting\, original\, and as poetic as it is propulsive\,  At Sea  by Y.M. Abdel-Magied\, is a taut and gripping novel about principle\, prejudice\, and the capitalist endeavours that overlook the concerns of women—and of Mother Nature herself.  A female driller takes charge of an isolated offshore oil rig with an entirely male crew in this propulsive literary debut about ambition\, greed and the deadly consequences of ignoring Mother Nature. \n\n\n\nFrom Sharon Bala \, the bestselling author of  The Boat People\,  comes a page-turning moral drama about money\, the dark side of philanthropy\, and what happens when you try to change the world for all the wrong reasons. Claire Talbot is the publicist at Children of the World\, an international aid charity. Moving between Children of the World’s headquarters in Toronto and their compound in Central America\,  Good Guys  charts the charity’s rise and fall. Scathing yet compassionate\, the novel is a thought-provoking exploration of power\, philanthropy\, and the lengths we go to for redemption. Emotionally engrossing\, tightly paced\, and sharply observed\, it ultimately asks: Is it possible to do good in an imperfect world?
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/writers-festival-do-the-right-thing/
LOCATION:Library and Archives Canada\, 395 Wellington St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1A 0J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa International Writers Festival":MAILTO:info@writersfestival.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T230000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193912
CREATED:20241029T210043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T152947Z
UID:10000612-1777838400-1777849200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/karaoke-night/2026-05-03/
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:20260504T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193912
CREATED:20260408T194856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T194858Z
UID:10004825-1777910400-1777924800@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/2026-05-04/
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:20260504T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193912
CREATED:20250413T184756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T160622Z
UID:10004917-1777919400-1777924800@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/2026-05-04/
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:20260504T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193912
CREATED:20260505T183025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T183029Z
UID:10005024-1777919400-1777926600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Lifting Club
DESCRIPTION:Wanna lift weights with queer people?? \n\n\n\nCome lift with us! First-time lifters welcome! All 2SLGBTQIA+ people welcome!(drop-in\, free\, No registration required) \n\n\n\nMay drop-in schedule:☆ Monday\, May 4\, 11\, 18 and Friday\, May 15 (6:30pm to 8:30pm) \n\n\n\n*May 15 will be a little (belated) celebration of two years of QLC. Baked goods provided 🙂 \n\n\n\nLocation: 400 Sparks St. (St. Peter’s Lutheran Church) Ottawa\, ON \n\n\n\nWe provide snacks\, water\, masks\, and weightlifting equipment! See the link in our bio for a full list of our equipment. \n\n\n\nWaivers:– 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. \n\n\n\nMasks:– Wearing masks is mandatory.– We provide n95 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. \n\n\n\nEntrances:– 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. \n\n\n\nTransportation:– 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. \n\n\n\nRestrooms:– Two private\, gender neutral restrooms. One is wheelchair accessible.– Pads and tampons available for anyone who needs/wants them. \n\n\n\nQuiet area:The church itself serves as a quiet area with seating and low-lighting. \n\n\n\nHope to see you there!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-lifting-club-6/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Lutheran Church\, 400 Sparks St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R5A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Ottawa,Regular programming,Sports and recreation
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Queer Lifting Club":MAILTO:queerliftingclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260504T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193913
CREATED:20260421T205506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T205520Z
UID:10004996-1777919400-1777928400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Book Launch: Bodies In The Sun
DESCRIPTION:Bodies in the Sun is a photobook by Ottawa-based photographer Sheen Andola\, featuring a collection of black and white photographs created during the summer of 2025 across Ottawa and beyond. The work traces a season shaped by friendship\, queer presence\, and the ways we gather\, move\, and rest together in light. \n\n\n\nThe project reflects on queer life in Ottawa\, asking what it means to be seen\, to belong\, and to share joy in its most ordinary and sacred forms. \n\n\n\nJoin us for the launch of Bodies in the Sun\, an evening of community\, art\, and celebration. Prints of select photographs from the book will be on display. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and pre-order\, with $5 from each book sold donated to Out at Camp.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/book-launch-bodies-in-the-sun/
LOCATION:SAW\, 67 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Sex positive
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheen Andola":MAILTO:info@sheenandola.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193913
CREATED:20260402T191556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T191615Z
UID:10004886-1778005800-1778013000@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/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:City Hall (Lisgar St Entrance)\, 111 Lisgar\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T233000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193913
CREATED:20260416T154311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T154317Z
UID:10004966-1778007600-1778023800@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/2026-05-05/
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:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193913
CREATED:20260317T155452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T160209Z
UID:10004808-1778061600-1778068800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Rainbow Coffee Club
DESCRIPTION:Rainbow Coffee Club is Expanding! \n\n\n\nThanks to participant feedback\, we’re moving to a bi‑weekly schedule starting in February — meeting on the first and third Wednesday of each month. \n\n\n\n\nOne structured session (guest speaker or skill‑share)\n\n\n\nOne unstructured social drop‑in\n\n\n\n\nCome for connection\, learning\, and community \n\n\n\nContact Sarah at sarah@thegoodcompanions.ca for details.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/rainbow-coffee-club-5/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T230000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193913
CREATED:20251124T171952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T171958Z
UID:10003764-1778097600-1778108400@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/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Lowertown Brewery\, 73 York St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 5T2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T230000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193913
CREATED:20260505T191403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T191405Z
UID:10005028-1778155200-1778194800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Cranium Conference & Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Cranium Conference & Showcase includes music showcases\, workshops\, concerts\, and parties. Featured artists and delegates from the queer and trans community include: \n\n\n\n\nDJ Del Pilar\n\n\n\nJessy Lindsay\n\n\n\nKingsley Swim\n\n\n\nMaeve Tavakoli\n\n\n\nRachel Weldon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCranium Arts Project is an incorporated not-for-profit professional music presenter and industry support organization\, we engage our community year round via live music presentations\, professional development\, networking\, and learning activities acting as a bridge to connect Ottawa based music professionals to others around the world. Our annual programming includes the Cranium Conference and Showcase\, The Cranium Festival\, The Recognize Awards\, and our online Barcode series.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/cranium-conference-showcase/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Live music,Market or festival,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193913
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004134-1778173200-1778180400@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-2/2026-05-07/
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:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193913
CREATED:20250128T212143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T212151Z
UID:10001682-1778180400-1778184000@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/2026-05-07/
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:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T201000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193913
CREATED:20250602T193247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T193339Z
UID:10002898-1778180400-1778184600@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/2026-05-07/
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:20260507T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T230000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193913
CREATED:20241029T210043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T152947Z
UID:10000613-1778184000-1778194800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/karaoke-night/2026-05-07/
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:20260507T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T230000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193913
CREATED:20260505T170059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T170104Z
UID:10005019-1778184000-1778194800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa's Next Drag Superstar - Week 2 - Infinite Disco
DESCRIPTION:Ottawa’s Next Drag Superstar continues with a tribute to the unmistakable sounds\, aesthetics\, and energy of all things disco! \n\n\n\nOttawa’s top emerging drag artists compete to become Ottawa’s Next Drag Superstar – Thursday nights at Ottawa’s Home for Drag\, The Lookout\, presented by ABSOLUT! \n\n\n\nHosted by Vera\, each week features a new theme as contestants take the stage to impress our panel of judges – and you\, the audience! With a lip sync showdown each week\, only one will rise to the top at the end of the competition\, with thousands in cash and prizes on the line. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re cheering on your favourite\, or discovering the cast for the first time\, join us for a high-energy celebration of the incredible diversity and talent of Ottawa’s drag scene. Who is next to join the coveted winner’s circle? Join us to find out! \n\n\n\n**Please note: in order to meet demand\, ticketed capacity is greater than the available quantity of seats\, and some tickets will be standing room only. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to increase their likelihood of a table/seat\, if desired.** \n\n\n\nDoors open at 7pm for advance ticketholders only; entry for non-ticketholders begins at 7:45pm\, and subject to available capacity. Showtime approx 8pm \n\n\n\nRefunds not granted within 48 hours of showtime. All Lookout programming is 19+.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ottawas-next-drag-superstar-week-2-infinite-disco/
LOCATION:The Lookout Bar\, 41 York Street\, 2nd Floor\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Ottawa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260508T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193913
CREATED:20260505T182517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T182521Z
UID:10005022-1778259600-1778274000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Object//Project Art Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:Possible Worlds presents Object//Project Art Book Fair\, a multiday event in Ottawa\, Canada’s capital\, which celebrates diverse and boundary-pushing artists’ publishing. \n\n\n\nThis year’s fair features tons of queer and trans talent\, including: \n\n\n\n\nB&D Press\n\n\n\nbéances éditions\n\n\n\nCity Pigeon Press\n\n\n\nDada Issues\n\n\n\nDavid Woodward\n\n\n\nDawny / Radiomountain\n\n\n\nGood Golly Zines\n\n\n\nOttawa Trans Library\n\n\n\nRaven and Ram\n\n\n\nSheer Spite Press\n\n\n\nSPICYBABY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaunched in 2025 by Possible Worlds\, Object//Project Art Book Fair (OPABF) is a multi-day gathering in Ottawa which celebrates diverse and boundary-pushing artists’ publishing. \n\n\n\nSet against the backdrop of Canada’s capital city\, OPABF pays particular attention to art publishing as an act of “making public”\, as well as a medium for responding to today’s challenging social\, cultural and political landscape. \n\n\n\nFree and open to the public\, OPABF aims to be a vital platform for exhibitors and programs that is rooted in knowledge sharing\, community and expression. We believe in the power of publishing to amplify and connect underrepresented and emerging voices\, as a democratic discipline that transcends physical spaces and time\, and as a catalyst to reshape longstanding narratives and worldviews. \n\n\n\nAlongside a dedicated team of volunteers\, the fair is co-organized by Melanie Yugo and Jason Skilz\, Possible Worlds Co-Directors\, both of whom have worked in the arts\, music\, publishing\, design\, education\, community engagement\, and event production for many years in Ottawa and across Canada.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/object-project-art-book-fair/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre\, 335 Cooper St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P0G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary,Market or festival,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260508T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T000000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193913
CREATED:20260505T191403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T191405Z
UID:10005029-1778259600-1778284800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Cranium Conference & Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Cranium Conference & Showcase includes music showcases\, workshops\, concerts\, and parties. Featured artists and delegates from the queer and trans community include: \n\n\n\n\nDJ Del Pilar\n\n\n\nJessy Lindsay\n\n\n\nKingsley Swim\n\n\n\nMaeve Tavakoli\n\n\n\nRachel Weldon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCranium Arts Project is an incorporated not-for-profit professional music presenter and industry support organization\, we engage our community year round via live music presentations\, professional development\, networking\, and learning activities acting as a bridge to connect Ottawa based music professionals to others around the world. Our annual programming includes the Cranium Conference and Showcase\, The Cranium Festival\, The Recognize Awards\, and our online Barcode series.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/cranium-conference-showcase/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Live music,Market or festival,Ottawa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260508T223000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193913
CREATED:20260505T195619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T195622Z
UID:10005034-1778266800-1778279400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Capital Burlesque Expo-Friday Gala
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of glitz and glam at the Capital Burlesque Expo-Friday Gala! This event is your ticket to an unforgettable evening filled with dazzling performances\, playful vibes\, and all the burlesque flair you can handle. Whether you’re a fan or just curious\, come join the fun\, soak up the atmosphere\, and celebrate the art of burlesque with fellow enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this amazing showcase of talent and style! \n\n\n\nFeaturing\n\n\n\nTom Boy The Rougettes Madrose Slinky Clare Numi Ghoula Mortisse & Chrissy Bunz Le Tabby Lexington Kopy Cat Jezabel Sinclair Bitch Sassidy Lady Corbeau Mia Culpa Lacia Majora Randi Rouge \n\n\n\nDoors at 7pm\, show starts at 8pm \n\n\n\nVIP Tickets provide seats in the front 2 rows and VIP gift bags!!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/capital-burlesque-expo-friday-gala/
LOCATION:LabO Theatre\, 60 Waller St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Market or festival,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T000000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193913
CREATED:20260427T151433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T151515Z
UID:10004998-1778266800-1778284800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:TRIVIA with the Ottawa Wolves RFC
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ottawa Wolves RFC for an exciting trivia night fundraiser on May 8! All proceeds from this event will support our programs including our upcoming 2026 season. \n\n\n\nParticipants can choose between two ticket types: \n\n\n\nTrivia Player \n\n\n\nThis ticket gives you full access to the event and trivia\, plus a shot at bragging rights and prizes! Teams will be made up of 6 players\, and individual players will be placed on a team. \n\n\n\nSocial Admission \n\n\n\nAttend the event and enjoy the atmosphere without participating in trivia. Help support our fundraiser while you socialize\, cheer on trivia players and take in the fun! \n\n\n\nDoors open at 6:30 PM\, with trivia starting at 7:00 PM.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/trivia-with-the-ottawa-wolves-rfc/
LOCATION:Montgomery Legion\, 330 Kent St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Wolves RFC":MAILTO:fundraising@ottawawolves.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193913
CREATED:20260402T190529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T190549Z
UID:10004857-1778319000-1778328000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Frontrunners: Saturday Run & Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:5\, 7\, and 9KM runs with the Frontrunners. \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-saturday-run-breakfast/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:City Hall (Lisgar St Entrance)\, 111 Lisgar\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T143000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193913
CREATED:20250715T173735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T161107Z
UID:10004928-1778319000-1778337000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Out and About Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:OSPN in partnership with The Good Companions is delighted to offer in person programming to our 55+ LGBTQ2+ community.  \n\n\n\nJoin us every second and fourth Saturday of the month for a range of engaging activities\, from educational workshops to social programming\, all designed to foster connection\, support\, and enjoyment. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where everyone can feel comfortable\, respected\, and celebrate.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/out-and-about-saturdays/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert Street
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193913
CREATED:20260505T163000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T163003Z
UID:10005015-1778324400-1778331600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial 2026. This is a time to honour the lives we have lost\, stand in solidarity with those living with HIV\, and reaffirm our commitment to breaking the stigma. \n\n\n\nWhen we unite\, we ensure that no one walks this path alone. We invite you to join the AIDS Committee of Ottawa and Bruce House for this meaningful morning of remembrance and community. \n\n\n\n📧 For more information\, please contact: cory@aco-cso.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/international-aids-candlelight-memorial/
LOCATION:AIDS Committee of Ottawa\, 19 Main St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S1A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193913
CREATED:20260505T182517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T182521Z
UID:10005023-1778324400-1778349600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Object//Project Art Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:Possible Worlds presents Object//Project Art Book Fair\, a multiday event in Ottawa\, Canada’s capital\, which celebrates diverse and boundary-pushing artists’ publishing. \n\n\n\nThis year’s fair features tons of queer and trans talent\, including: \n\n\n\n\nB&D Press\n\n\n\nbéances éditions\n\n\n\nCity Pigeon Press\n\n\n\nDada Issues\n\n\n\nDavid Woodward\n\n\n\nDawny / Radiomountain\n\n\n\nGood Golly Zines\n\n\n\nOttawa Trans Library\n\n\n\nRaven and Ram\n\n\n\nSheer Spite Press\n\n\n\nSPICYBABY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaunched in 2025 by Possible Worlds\, Object//Project Art Book Fair (OPABF) is a multi-day gathering in Ottawa which celebrates diverse and boundary-pushing artists’ publishing. \n\n\n\nSet against the backdrop of Canada’s capital city\, OPABF pays particular attention to art publishing as an act of “making public”\, as well as a medium for responding to today’s challenging social\, cultural and political landscape. \n\n\n\nFree and open to the public\, OPABF aims to be a vital platform for exhibitors and programs that is rooted in knowledge sharing\, community and expression. We believe in the power of publishing to amplify and connect underrepresented and emerging voices\, as a democratic discipline that transcends physical spaces and time\, and as a catalyst to reshape longstanding narratives and worldviews. \n\n\n\nAlongside a dedicated team of volunteers\, the fair is co-organized by Melanie Yugo and Jason Skilz\, Possible Worlds Co-Directors\, both of whom have worked in the arts\, music\, publishing\, design\, education\, community engagement\, and event production for many years in Ottawa and across Canada.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/object-project-art-book-fair/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre\, 335 Cooper St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P0G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary,Market or festival,Ottawa
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