MAX Ottawa

Karaoke Night
2026-11-22 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-11-19 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-11-15 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-11-12 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-11-08 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-11-05 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-11-01 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-10-29 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Toronto) | T’s, 323 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON, 2P 0J8, Canada
Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.

Bottomless Dine & Drag Dinner
2026-11-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-11-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-11-07 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-31 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!

Gay Men In Recovery
2026-11-19 19:00 - 20:10, 2026-11-12 19:00 - 20:10, 2026-11-05 19:00 - 20:10, 2026-10-29 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
2026-11-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-29 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!

Coffee & Crochet
2026-11-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Café Bon Vivant, 191 Castor St, Russell, Ontario, K4R 1C7, Canada
Weekly, all-ages, fibre arts meetup open to all skill levels. Bring your knitting, crochet, sewing, quilting, felting — whatever you’re working on, and create in community while enjoying a cuppa or a tasty treat.

There are ramps on either end of our strip mall’s sidewalk for wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers to access the front door. It’s awkward and not perfect, but it works! Cafe is all one level. washroom has an extra wide door and grab bars to facilitate transfers. All of our furniture is rated for a minimum of 250 lbs with some chairs rated for 500 lbs. The space is well lit with warm-toned overhead lamps. Background music plays at a low volume. Our doors are all manual, not automated.

Gluten free, vegan, and refined sugar-free options are available for food and drink.

Café Bon Vivant is a queer-owned business. The facilitator for Coffee and Crochet is also a member of the queer community. This event is free and open to everyone.

Spectrum (YSB)
2026-11-19 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-05 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

International Men's Day
2026-11-19 00:00 - 23:59 | Ontario

Intersex Day of Remembrance
2026-11-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Ontario

Transgender Parent Day
2026-11-06 00:00 - 23:59 | Ontario
