MAX Ottawa

Stitch & Bitch
2026-08-18 19:00 - 23:30, 2026-08-11 19:00 - 23:30, 2026-08-04 19:00 - 23:30, 2026-07-28 19:00 - 23:30 (America/Toronto) | T’s Pub, 323 Somerset St W, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 0J8, Canada
Looking for a Tuesday evening social? T’s Pub runs a weekly craft social. Bring your craft stuff over with some friends!

Frontrunners: Weekly Run & Coffee
2026-08-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-04 18:30 - 20:30 | City Hall (Lisgar St Entrance), 111 Lisgar, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Run or walk with Frontrunners and join them for a beverage or supper after (place to be determined).

All runs begin at the Lisgar Street entrance of City Hall, 111 Lisgar.

Cancellation 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.

Karaoke Night
2026-08-16 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-13 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-09 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-06 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-02 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-30 20:00 - 23:00 | T’s, 323 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON, 2P 0J8, Canada
Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.

Bottomless Dine & Drag Dinner
2026-08-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-08 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-01 19:00 - 22:00 | The Vanitea Room, 551 Somerset St West, Ottawa, ON, K1R 5J9, Canada
Every week, on Saturday night, Vanitea is the destination for the no. 1 voted drag dinner, presented by beloved house host Devona Coe and a rotating calendar of featured local and visiting drag queens.Delivering their struts, gag-worthy performances & all-over sass for your Saturday night pleasure, + a fabulous 3 course tower (with meal included) and bottomless drinks!

Frontrunners: Saturday Run & Breakfast
2026-08-15 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-08 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-01 09:30 - 12:00 | City Hall (Lisgar St Entrance), 111 Lisgar, Ottawa, ON, Canada
5, 7, and 9KM runs with the Frontrunners.

All runs begin at the Lisgar Street entrance of City Hall, 111 Lisgar.

Cancellation 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.

Gay Men In Recovery
2026-08-13 19:00 - 20:10, 2026-08-06 19:00 - 20:10, 2026-07-30 19:00 - 20:10 | MAX Ottawa, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2H8, Canada
A weekly hybrid narcotics anonymous group for gay men.

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

Meeting formats and accessibility:

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

This meeting invites participation by all attendees.

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

This meeting is meant to be attended by men only.

This meeting is wheelchair accessible.

Meetings virtually and in person.

OGRC Weekly Run
2026-08-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-30 19:00 - 20:00 | T’s Pub, 323 Somerset St W, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 0J8, Canada
Join us every Thursday evening for our weekly 5 km run, starting and ending at T’s Pub. We welcome runners of all levels, with multiple pace groups to ensure everyone feels comfortable and supported. Whether you’re looking to push your limits or just enjoy a leisurely jog, there’s a spot for you in our community.
After the run, stick around at T’s Pub to unwind with a cold beer and some great company. It’s the perfect way to cap off a run and connect with fellow gay men. No pressure, just good vibes and good times!
See you at 7:00 PM—let’s hit the pavement together!

Spectrum (YSB)
2026-08-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Youth Services Bureau, 147 Besserer St, Ottawa, K1N 6A7, Canada
Looking for a fun, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality, identity, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa!

Join Spectrum on Instagram

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

How to access the program

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

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

Spectrum is also a safe space for youth to:

Meet new people

Engage in workshops and discussions

Access services like showers, laundry, computers, telephones

Get referrals

Access trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk

Just hang out!

Activities include:

An introduction to our space and expectations

A queer current events discussion

Activities

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

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

A relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!

Contact: Kate PoirierEmail: kpoirier@ysb.ca

Rainbow Coffee Club
2026-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 | The Good Companions, 670 Albert St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 6L2, Canada
Rainbow Coffee Club is Expanding!

Thanks to participant feedback, we’re moving to a bi‑weekly schedule starting in February — meeting on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

One structured session (guest speaker or skill‑share)

One unstructured social drop‑in

Come for connection, learning, and community

Contact Sarah at sarah@thegoodcompanions.ca for details.

Ten Oaks' Gender Gear Program
2026-08-03 16:00 - 20:00 | Ten Oaks Project, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2H8, Canada
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
