MAX Ottawa

Accessibili-tease
2025-06-29 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-06 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Rouge Studio of Dance, 340 MacLaren St., Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 0M6, Canada
Burlesque is for ALL bodies; that includes abili-TEASE as well!

This class is taught by our beloved Miss Patience Plush. They are eager to share how they are rediscovering the art of burlesque after being immobilized for several months. All bodies should be celebrated and in this workshop you will be doing just that! Learn a routine of sultry confidence boosting self love intentionally choreographed for members of any ability- both sitting and standing. Join Miss Patience in reclaiming your body!

Classes start at 2:30 and run on the following dates:

Sunday, June 15

Sunday, June 22

Sunday, June 29

Sunday, July 6

Sunday Afternoon Bear Walk
2025-06-29 14:30 - 15:40, 2025-07-06 14:30 - 15:40 | Ottawa / Gatineau Pathways, Ottawa, Canada
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.

Trans About Town: Swim Night
2025-06-29 17:15 - 19:15 | Jack Purcell Community Centre, 320 Jack Purcell Ln, Ottawa, ON, K2P 2J5, Canada
🌊Swim Night is BACK! 🌊Grab your goggles and your pals, Trans About Town: Swim Night is happening every last Sunday of the month!

This monthly program is open to trans and gender-diverse children and youth (ages 0-24), family and friends are welcome to join in and share the fun!

Program Details:

Location: Jack Purcell Community Centre Pool

Time: 5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Date: Last Sunday of each month

Cost: $2.77 per person. Children under 2 enter for free.If cost is a concern, please let us know – we’re happy to help!

By filling out the registration form, you’ll reserve your spot and receive a reminder email a few days before the event. Before attending, please take a moment to review the City of Ottawa’s pool safety regulations.

Please Note:The pool we use for Trans About Town Swim Nights is a warm water pool, meaning the pool (and room) is kept at a warmer temperature than most public pools. We recommend bringing water to stay hydrated, and to dress accordioning, especially if you are planning to hang out on the pool deck!

For any questions or assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out at ash@tenoaksproject.org

We can’t wait to see you there!

🔗Register through the link below

Drag Bingo Shrek-Themed
2025-06-29 18:30 - 21:00 | Hammond Golf and Country Club, 600 Du Golf Rd., Hammond, Ontario, K0A 2A0, Canada
We are excited to have Devona Coe and a special guest host Drag Bingo at Hammond Golf and Broken Stick Brewery! Admission includes 4 rounds of bingo with 4 cards per round, performance by Devona Coe and guest and the chance to win fantastic prizes! This is a PG13 event.

In addition, proceeds from sales of our beautiful rainbow cocktails will be donated to LGBTTQ+ Around the Rainbow; a community-based program that provides a full range of education, counselling and support services offered by Family Services Ottawa.

Dinner is available for an additional fee. Doors at 6, show at 6:30.

Nous sommes ravis que Devona Coe et un invité spécial accueille Drag Bingo au Hammond Golf et à la brasserie Broken Stick ! L’entrée comprend 4 parties de bingo avec 4 cartes par partie, une performance de Devona Coe et de son invité et la chance de gagner des prix fantastiques ! Il s’agit d’un événement PG13.

De plus, une partie des recettes de la vente de nos magnifiques cocktails arc-en-ciel sera reversée à LGBTTQ+ Around the Rainbow; un programme communautaire qui offre une gamme complète de services d’éducation, de conseil et de soutien offerts par Services à la famille Ottawa.

Le souper est disponible moyennant des frais supplémentaires. Ouverture des portes à 18 heures, spectacle à 18 h 30.

Lanark County Voices
2025-06-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, 3 Rosamond St E, Almonte, Ontario, K0A 1A0, Canada
“Lanark County Voices … There’s a Place for Me Here” features thirteen incredible members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, offering you a glimpse of what their lives are like in Lanark County.

This documentary weaves their stories together into a vital archive of their insights, struggles and hopes for the future. You will hear how people have built a community; how, amidst many positive changes, the continued need for progress persists.

Admission is free. In lieu of tickets, please consider making a donation!

Art-N-Tell
2025-06-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Pour Boy, 495 Somerset St. W, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 5J7, Canada
ART-N-TELL IS BACK SUNDAY JUNE 29th! 🎉❤️🎨

So what’s Art-N-Tell all about?🎤🎸🖼️✍️

It’s your chance to share whatever you’ve been creating—whether it’s polished and ready or still in progress. Paintings, poems, songs, sketches, fashion, whatever you’re working on—we want to see it! Not ready to share yet? Come hang out and support your fellow artists.

Here’s the scoop:

💥 It’s FREE!

No cover, no gatekeeping—just a fun, open space for artists of all levels to come together. We love making it easy for people to engage with and support local art.

🎩 Want to share something? Toss your name in the hat when you arrive—everyone gets a turn. It’s a low-pressure, high-love kind of night.

🎨 The only “rule”: whatever you bring must be something you’ve created or added your artistic touch to. No projector available, but laptops are totally fine if you’re showing something digital.

Join us for a cozy night of creativity, community, and some of Ottawa’s most inspiring hidden talents. Let’s make next Sunday night something special. 💫❤️

Karaoke Night
2025-06-29 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-07-03 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-07-06 20:00 - 23:00 | T’s, 323 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON, 2P 0J8, Canada
Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.

Spectrum
2025-06-30 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-07 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!

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

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: Aidan FritzEmail: afritz@ysb.ca

5-Pin Bowling
2025-06-30 18:30 - 20:00 | West Park Lanes, 1205 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 2Z8, Canada
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.

Hairy Situation: A Comedy Show by ALOK
2025-06-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 5H6, Canada
ALOK (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed poet, comedian, public speaker, and actor. ALOK’s literary works “Beyond the Gender Binary,” “Femme in Public,” and “Your Wound, My Garden,” have garnered global recognition. Their dynamic presence has captivated audiences in over 40 countries, with sold-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Netflix is a Joke Festival. ALOK’s first comedy special BIOLOGY! [alokvmenon.com] was executive produced by Christopher Guest. They are the subject of the docu-short “ALOK” executive produced by Jodie Foster and directed by Alex Hedison, which made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival in 2024. On screen, they can also be seen in Complicated Order, The Trans List, and Absolute Dominion (forthcoming). On television, they can be seen on HBO’s Sex Lives of College Girls, Sort Of and Random Acts of Flyness, Hulu’s Planet Sex with Cara Delevingne, and Netflix’s Gender Agenda Comedy Special and Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness.

Frontrunners
2025-07-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-05 09:00 - 11:30 | Ontario
A running and walking club for 2SLGBTQ+ community and friends in the National Capital Region, meeting Tuesday nights, Friday nights, and Saturday mornings (09:00 (spring, summer, fall); 09:30 (winter; from the first Saturday of December to the last Saturday of March)) at 111 Lisgar Street, the rear entrance of City Hall.

Runs are held:

Tuesdays at 6:30 pm, after which we go for coffee (Routes)

Saturdays at 9:00 am (9:30 am from the first Saturday of December to the last Saturday of March inclusive), followed by breakfast (Routes)

Women’s 5km run

Fridays at 5:00 pm

This event is open to all who identify as women, female-identifying, non-binary, and Two-Spirit individuals

For more details, please email wmns@ottawafrontrunners.org

NOTICE: 2025 Gatineau runs — Saturdays, 10 May, 14 June, 12 July, 9 August, 13 September, and 11 October.

Cancellation of runs are rare, only owing to holidays and hazardous weather. When runs are cancelled, we post a notice on the site linked below and send an e-mail to members.

K1 Fr
2025-07-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Ottawa Public Library, 120 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5M2, Canada
Ce mois-ci, nous vous invitons à découvrir les ressources disponibles à la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa. Nous allons découvrir ensemble comment y avoir accès et comment en profiter pleinement en tant que personne francophone.

Inscrivez-vous ci-dessous pour réserver votre place.

Little Window's Transference Tour at House Of Targ
2025-07-02 20:00 - 23:00 | House of Targ, 1077 Bank St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 0R4, Canada
Come join us for an unforgettable night of music and art at House of Targ!

Little Window will set the stage with strange creatures and creations to host unforgettable live perfromances by local projects Band Zone and Salmon Ella, followed by performances from Tkaronto’s art freaks Little Window and queer icon Rae Spoon!

The show celebrates the launch of Tranference, the newest artbook of Little Window’s guitarist/vocalists Eli Howey.

Doors 8pm

Show 8:30pm

No one turned away for lack of funds!

N95 masks suggested.

All venue access info and FAQs here

OGRC Weekly Run
2025-07-03 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!

Gay Men In Recovery
2025-07-03 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.

Collective Temptation: A Night of Troupe Performances
2025-07-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Berlin Nightclub, 56 Byward Market Sq, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 7A2, Canada
Join the troupes of Rouge Studio of Dance for a thrilling night of burlesque!

Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm. There will be gogo so bring those bills!

Please note, the venue is up a flight of stairs, seating is very limited and the music is loud. Feel free to bring ear plugs, we will also have some available at the door. Please let us know if you require accessibility seating.

Frontrunners - Women's Run
2025-07-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Ontario

Hannah Vig Album Release Show
2025-07-04 19:00 - 23:00 | The Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1N5M6, Canada
Join Hannah Vig, Salmon Ella, and Dark Room to celebrate the release of Hannah Vig’s debut album “What a Way to Pass the Time”. Semi formal dress code encouraged!

Since her onstage debut in 2022, Hannah Vig has been making waves in Ottawa’s music scene. Releasing a debut single and E.P. in 2023 and winning OMIC’s Capital Music Award for Newcomer of the Year in 2024, Vig has made a name for herself as Ottawa’s sensitive, sapphic, singer-songwriter. Originally known for intimate and emotive acoustic performances, Vig has been joined by a backing band since August 2023. Bringing her rock influences to the fore, Vig’s soulful voice soars on songs evoking the likes of Boygenius and Olivia Rodrigo. Currently consisting of Eric Montpool (lead guitar), Matthew Scharfe (bass), and Brendan Vandepol (drums), the band adds an exciting energy to her already dynamic sound and hard-hitting lyrics.

Salmon Ella is a result of the 2017 Girls+ Rock Ottawa’s Rock Camp for Women+. Since that June weekend, Cynthia, Delta, Hannah, and Katie have been writing music with quirky melodies and uncomfortably honest lyrics to get to the heart of their experiences. Influenced by Warpaint, Bikini Kill, Courtney Barnett, and Fiona Apple, they played their first show in October 2018 and are quickly making a mark on the Ottawa music scene. Sometimes absurd, sometimes ethereal, their music will have you saying “I don’t know what I just listened to, but I think I liked it!”.

Dark Room is a 3-piece indie/alternative rock band with Middle Eastern and North African roots. Recently formed in Ottawa, the band features Alya on lead vocals, Raph on guitar, and Zanou on drums. With each member bringing their style to the mix, they take inspiration from artists like Arctic Monkeys, Towa Bird, and Briston Maroney. Blending their distinct feelings and experiences, Dark Room is quickly developing their craft and unique sound.

Online + Door Price: $15 adv plus HST, $20 @ door Doors: 7:00 Show: 8:00

Actively Vibing
2025-07-05 11:30 - 13:30 | Terry Fox Athletic Facility, 2960 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, Ontario, K1V 8N4, Canada
Ottawa! This summer, we’re keeping you booked, busy, and very much active! Yes, you’ve heard me🙂‍↕️

Join us this Saturday, July 5th for our first-ever Active Club session!Don’t worry, this isn’t your typical running club — it’s beginner-friendly fitness with a focus on fun, movement, and good vibes.

Big thanks to the City of Ottawa for their support in making this possible. While the sessions are free, always, one-time PWYC donations are welcome to help support the full summer planning. Just DM us if you’d like to contribute 🤎

📍 Where: Terry Fox Athletic Facility – 2960 Riverside Dr🕦 When: Every Saturday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM💪 What: physical training and there’s barely any running! Just put on a gym fit, come train—or not… just come to chill and vibe with us ✨Places are limited so secure your spot via the link below🤎

Capital Bi's Beach Day
2025-07-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Westboro Beach, 745 Kichi Zībī Mīkan, Ottawa, Ontario, K2A 4B1, Canada
Next event coming in HOTTEST! 🥵

Saturday July 5: wear your cutest swimsuit, bring a snack to share, and get ready to spend the afternoon with your fave bi+ babes 🌞⛱️🩱

All ages! We will have a tent for some shade. Westboro Beach is easily accessed by bike/transit with accessible washrooms. Masks are optional for this outdoor event.

Bottomless Dine & Drag Dinner
2025-07-05 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!

Think On The Fling - Burlesque Improv
2025-07-06 13:30 - 14:30 | Rouge Studio of Dance, 340 MacLaren St., Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 0M6, Canada
Ever wonder how to think on the fly during an act? The key is letting loose, leaning into character and crowd interaction!! Those are just some of the key skills that help you elevate your burlesque in the moment. Join Miss Patience Plush as they take you through an 8 week skill building class to help you create dynamic, creative and engaging acts. No previous experience required.

More Knotty Fun: Hands-on Rope Skills
2025-07-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Venus Envy, 329 Catherine St., Ottawa, ON, K1R 5T4, Canada
Picked up some rope, but not really sure what to do with it? In this hands-on workshop we’ll explore some simple ties and rope handling skills that build on each other, with time for open practice. This is a beginner workshop, so if you’ve been to Knotty Fun or want some basic skills to use in the bedroom this session is for you!

Mask mandatory, we’ll have some available at the door. Please wear clothing you’re comfortable moving around in, bring at least 3-4 lengths of rope measuring 20-25ft each, safety shears, and a small blanket or mat for you to work on. A very limited amount of rope will be available to borrow, priority given to those with limited income.

Facilitator: AgnesDate: Sunday, July 6Time: 2:00 pm Eastern Daylight TimeLocation:329 Catherine Street, OttawaDuration: approximately 2 hoursMasks: required

This workshop is a hybrid event: in-person at Venus Envy and online via Zoom. Registration closes 3 hours before the event. Zoom codes will be emailed the day of the workshop once registration closes, please check your spam folder!

Email our workshop coordinator rachele@venusenvy.ca for:

late registration (after 11:00 AM EDT the day of the workshop)

questions about the workshop

accessibility information/requests

troubleshooting Zoom

TVOD, CDSM & KAY-fayb
2025-07-06 20:00 - 23:00 | House of Targ, 1077 Bank St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 0R4, Canada
First Crush and Side By Side Weekend present…

TVOD (Brooklyn, NY)

Brooklyn-based rockers TVOD stand out with emotional, sometimes juvenile lyrics, paired with driving, catchy songs that never fail to get a crowd moving/moshing. Influenced by post-punk, egg punk and krautrock, TVOD effortlessly weave musical genres in a way that comes off seamlessly. “More than anything, their sound is engineered to make you move” (Creem Magazine). The brainchild of singer-songwriter Tyler Wright, the project draws from personal and external inspirations like the nightlife/music scene, heartaches, World War II, the untimely death of a beloved pet fish, and so on. TVOD’s vivid storytelling paints a gritty tongue-in-cheek picture of being a D.I.Y. artist grinding it out in NYC, complete with fabled tales about the degenerate lifestyle and all the good and the bad that comes with it.

CDSM (Atlanta, GA)

CSDM a.k.a. Celebrity Death Slot Machine is a “freakout post-punk group” (FLOOD Magazine) based in Atlanta, GA. Their stylish sonic onslaught is anchored around dancey rhythms, atypical synthesizer work, timely saxophone growls, as well as goth rock-esque melodies that serve to recount bizarre humor-laden tales from a derelict parallel universe. The death disco purveyors – featuring past and current members from Material Girls, Neighbor Lady, Mothers and Rose Hotel – are to unearth their debut full-length album entitled Convertible Hearse on May 23rd, 2025 via Mothland & EXAG’ Records.

KAY-fayb (Gatineau, Quebec)

KAY-fayb is sound art trio Yolande Laroche, Pierre-Luc Clément and Linsey Wellman – exploring while engaging with the performative limits and/or/without potential of orchestral dissonance, deceptiveness, technologies, mantras and evasive concepts such as obsessions and make beliefs through structured improvised performances.

Event Information

July 6th, 2025

House of Targ – 1077 Bank Street, Ottawa ON

Doors at 8:00pm | 19+

$20 advance / $25 at the door

First Crush Safer Spaces Policy

Attendees, artists and staff are expected to respect one another and the space. Zero tolerance for any form of violence, aggression, oppressive behaviour & language, or bullying. If you are currently implicated in an accountability process, please ensure you are respecting the well-being of others.

Free masks and hand sanitizer will be available at the door. Ticket refunds can be issued due to illness.

House of Targ Accessibility

Unfortunately, House of Targ is not accessible for everyone. The venue is located in a basement with a steep staircase, and its bathrooms are too small to accommodate most wheelchairs. If you have any questions regarding accessibility please email firstcrushpromotion@gmail.com.
