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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T180000
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UID:10005093-1781805600-1781812800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Coffee & Crochet
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThere 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.  \n\n\n\nGluten free\, vegan\, and refined sugar-free options are available for food and drink. \n\n\n\nCafé 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.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/coffee-crochet/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Café Bon Vivant\, 191 Castor St\, Russell\, Ontario\, K4R 1C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Russell,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Caf%C3%A9 Bon Vivant":MAILTO:cafebonvivant613@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20250128T212143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T212151Z
UID:10001688-1781809200-1781812800@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/2026-06-18/
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:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260607T230227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T230306Z
UID:10005224-1781809200-1781812800@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-4/2026-06-18/
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:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T201000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20250602T193247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T193339Z
UID:10002904-1781809200-1781813400@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/2026-06-18/
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:20260618T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260607T223102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T223108Z
UID:10005197-1781811000-1781814600@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/2026-06-18/
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:20260618T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260603T213259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T213328Z
UID:10005168-1781812800-1781816400@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/2026-06-18/
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:20260618T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260515T150559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T150603Z
UID:10005055-1781812800-1781820000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Mööse Knuckle Boylesque: Summer Meat
DESCRIPTION:Ottawa’s queer-produced boylesque cabaret. Just a few shows per year! Titillation and hilarity guaranteed since 2024. We regret that the venue is inaccessible to some people; it is on the second floor of the building and accessible only via stairs. All-inclusive/non-gendered washrooms are available. 19+
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/moose-knuckle-boylesque-summer-meat/
LOCATION:LIVE! on Elgin\, 220 Elgin St #2\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Tricky Ricky Productions & Collaborations":MAILTO:bytowneboys@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T230000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20241029T210043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T152947Z
UID:10000625-1781812800-1781823600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/karaoke-night/2026-06-18/
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:20260618T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T230000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260607T225616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T225627Z
UID:10005215-1781820000-1781823600@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/2026-06-18/
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:20260619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260619T233000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260603T005740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T005757Z
UID:10005134-1781892000-1781911800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queers & Beers: National Capital Pride Run Edition
DESCRIPTION:🍻🏳️‍🌈 QUEERS & BEERS: National Capital Pride Run Edition! 🏳️‍🌈🍻📍 Millstreet Brew Pub – 555 Wellington📅 Friday\, June 19\, 2026🕕 Doors @ 6:00 PM \n\n\n\n🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️✨We’re kicking off the National Capital Pride Run (and walk!) season with a fun\, fabulous fundraiser in support of Bruce House – a local org bringing hope\, housing & support to people living with HIV in Ottawa 💞👉 Learn more: www.brucehouse.ca \n\n\n\n🎉 What to expect:🌈 Silent Auction!🏃 NCPR folks on site to help you sign up for the run!🎶 Good vibes🍻 Local craft brews🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Queer community magic💬 Great convos & glitter trails guaranteed \n\n\n\n💖 Whether you come solo\, with your crew\, or leave with new friends (or a date 👀)\, you’re so welcome here. \n\n\n\n📢 Spread the word – it’s an open event and ALL are welcome!Let’s raise our glasses & our voices for queer joy\, community\, and a good cause! 🥂🌈✨ \n\n\n\n♿ Physical Accessibility Note:Queen St. Fare is an accessible space with automated doors and accessible washrooms.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queers-beers-national-capital-pride-run-edition/
LOCATION:Mill Street Brew Pub\, 555 Wellington St.\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1R 1C5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa,Pride
ORGANIZER;CN="Queering 613":MAILTO:queering613@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260619T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260619T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260607T223712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T223719Z
UID:10005203-1781893800-1781897400@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/2026-06-19/
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:20260619T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260619T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260607T225616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T225627Z
UID:10005216-1781893800-1781897400@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/2026-06-19/
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:20260619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260619T230000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260601T132554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T132620Z
UID:10005128-1781895600-1781910000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Capital Pride Youth Prom
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Capital Pride Youth Pride Prom! \n\n\n\nCome join us at the Horticulture Building – Lansdowne Park for a night of fun\, music\, and celebration. This event is all about inclusivity\, joy\, and creating unforgettable memories with your friends. Get ready to dance the night away and embrace your true self in a safe and welcoming environment. Whether you’re LGBTQ+ or an ally\, everyone is welcome to attend and show their support for the community. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be a part of something special. See you there!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/capital-pride-youth-prom/
LOCATION:Horticulture Building\, 1525 Princess Patricia Way\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 5J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Parties,Pride,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260619T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260607T230227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T230306Z
UID:10005225-1781899200-1781902800@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-4/2026-06-19/
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:20260619T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260607T192305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T192349Z
UID:10005179-1781902800-1781960400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Y2CAKE
DESCRIPTION:Get in loser\, we’re going to Y2CAKE 🍰 \n\n\n\nWe’re back and sweeter than ever! Break out your bling bling\, velour tracksuits\, and low rise jeans and be ready to leave it all on the dance floor 🪩 \n\n\n\nWe have DJ K’N4FEH returning with smexy hits to keep you shaking AND Hibo Lagerfeld whose set will be nothing less than the bomb dot com 💣 \n\n\n\nFor this pride edition of CAKE\, we’re also totally stoked to welcome Edith Puthie\, Caligula\, Sia Shadow\, and Elle Faekwa to the stage! You won’t want to miss what they’ve got baking 👀 \n\n\n\nAs always\, dressing to theme is heavily encouraged! There will be a coat check at SAW for you to leave any extra layers that aren’t part of the ‘fit \n\n\n\nAly McDonald will also be there to ice your cake with free body painting so more than your tips can be frosted 🎂 \n\n\n\nThis special edition is brought to you by the Ottawa Fringe festival – make sure to check out the incredible art\, talent and creativity that will be happening June 18-28 🎭 \n\n\n\nThis event is 18+ \n\n\n\nSAW is a physically accessible venue \n\n\n\nMasks and ear plugs will be available at the door
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/y2cake/
LOCATION:SAW\, 67 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa,Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Be Proud Productions":MAILTO:beproud.prods@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260607T191125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T191424Z
UID:10005177-1781946000-1781953200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Queer Run Club
DESCRIPTION:5km waterfront run to the NCC River House\, followed by a swim. The group meets at Bridgehead on Sparks St.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ottawa-queer-run-club-3/
LOCATION:Bridgehead (Sparks St.)\, 96 Sparks St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P 5T9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260603T010526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T010538Z
UID:10005138-1781946000-1781955000@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-3/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:City Hall (Lisgar St Entrance)\, 111 Lisgar\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260525T162157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T162213Z
UID:10005070-1781960400-1781971200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Be Gay Do Art
DESCRIPTION:This June our team is SO swamped with work\, life and other commitments that we are not able to host an in-person Be Gay Do Art event (while not completely burning ourselves out!). \n\n\n\nBut don’t fret!! We will be hosting a virtual crafting hangout instead!! \n\n\n\nBring any art projects you want to work on\, and join us for crafting\, chatting\, and sharing space! \n\n\n\n🎨🎨🎨 \n\n\n\n📍DM (through the link below) for the Zoom link  \n\n\n\nWe can’t wait to see you all (especially our out of town friends!) 🫂
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/be-gay-do-art-6/
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/be-gay-do-art-6/
CATEGORIES:Art,Social,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T143000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260603T212252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T212315Z
UID:10005167-1781962200-1781965800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:History of Gays of Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Glenn Crawford Researcher/writer/designer\, Village Legacy Project \n\n\n\nGays of Ottawa (GO\, 1971-1995) was Ottawa’s first 2SLGBTQ+ organization\, providing social services\, political activism and awareness\, and social events for a burgeoning community. \n\n\n\nJoin us as Glenn Crawford recounts the challenges and successes of GO from its humble origins to a catastrophic fire\, to its founding of other significant groups and services and its eventual closure. \n\n\n\nAdmission is free. All are welcome to attend. \n\n\n\nLocation: Ottawa Public Library\, Main Branch Auditorium
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/history-of-gays-of-ottawa/
LOCATION:Ottawa Public Library\, 120 Metcalfe St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P 5M2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Pride
ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Ottawa":MAILTO:info@historicalsocietyottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T153000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260607T223102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T223108Z
UID:10005198-1781965800-1781969400@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/2026-06-20/
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:20260620T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260607T230227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T230306Z
UID:10005226-1781976600-1781980200@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-4/2026-06-20/
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:20260620T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260603T213259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T213328Z
UID:10005169-1781980200-1781983800@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/2026-06-20/
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:20260620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260607T225616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T225627Z
UID:10005217-1781982000-1781985600@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/2026-06-20/
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:20260620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20241029T205445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T153226Z
UID:10000280-1781982000-1781992800@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/2026-06-20/
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:20260620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T223000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260607T233351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T233357Z
UID:10005236-1781982000-1781994600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Comedy Club Murder Mystery
DESCRIPTION:1 part comedy club\, 1 part murder mystery. \n\n\n\nAfter a successful first event in February\, we are so excited to bring to you another night of building community and mingling with a twist!  \n\n\n\nMiss Patience Plush is opening a new comedy club\, Plush! But not everyone is happy about it. Join us at the Grove on June 20\, 2026\, for a comedy show hosted by one of your favourite local comedians\, the hilarious Maggie May Harder. Maggie will be joined by a stacked lineup of some of the funniest rising and established comics in the scene\, bringing a night full of unexpected turns and nonstop laughs.  \n\n\n\nOnce you buy a ticket\, your character details will be shared with you. Full event details will be provided on the night of. All characters are nonbinary unless you assign a gender to them – make it your own and have fun with it! \n\n\n\nDoors 7:00pm l Starts Promptly 7:30pm Accessible venue \n\n\n\nNon-alcoholic event | Coffee\, tea and more | finger snacks availableMasks available at the door | Optional but encouraged
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/comedy-club-murder-mystery/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 18 Louisa St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R6Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260607T213344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T213401Z
UID:10005196-1781985600-1781992800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:BLUF Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! The members of BLUF Ottawa invite you to our next social Saturday June 20th at @tspub_ottawa stay tuned for more details of our next event! \n\n\n\nMarquez vos calendriers! Les membres de BLUF Ottawa vous invitent à notre prochain samedi social le 20 juin au T’s Pub – restez à l’écoute pour plus de détails sur notre prochain événement.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/bluf-ottawa/
LOCATION:T’s Pub\, 323 Somerset St W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa,Sex positive,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260621T010000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260607T234616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T234623Z
UID:10005239-1781985600-1782003600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Lez Go presents Summer Bliss
DESCRIPTION:Summer is almost here… gather your crew and join us on the dance floor for Summer Bliss! \n\n\n\nDJ PowrHaus and DJ Nostalgia will be playing all the songs you know and love from old-school favourites to today’s chart-toppers. \n\n\n\nWomen\, ages 19 to 99\, who identify as lesbian\, trans\, Two-Spirit\, bi\, poly\, pan\, and queer or questioning\, including non binary lesbians are welcome! \n\n\n\nTickets:\n\n\n\n\n$30 – until June 13th at 11:59 pm\n\n\n\n$40 – June 14th onward\, including at the door\, if tickets remain\n\n\n\n\nQueer Agenda:\n\n\n\n\n8:00 pm – Doors open\n\n\n\n8:00 pm to 9:30 pm – DJ Nostalgia\n\n\n\n9 pm to 1 am – DJ PowrHaus\n\n\n\n\nYour Ticket Includes:\n\n\n\n\nPhoto backdrop – you provide the smiles\, we’ll provide the props!\n\n\n\nGet your glow on – glow bracelets are back!\n\n\n\nComplimentary snack table!\n\n\n\nFree raffle prize draws!\n\n\n\nFlying Solo section!\n\n\n\nSponsored tickets available!\n\n\n\n\nFlying solo?\n\n\n\n\nWe’ve got designated tables for you to meet new people!\n\n\n\nOur flying solo section just keeps getting bigger and bigger! It’s a very friendly and welcoming group\, so don’t be shy!\n\n\n\nFeel free to use the name tags at the table.\n\n\n\n\nGood to know…\n\n\n\n\nWe have two female license security guards at all of our big parties!\n\n\n\nWe have several paid reception staff to get you into the party as fast as possible!\n\n\n\nThere are plenty of places to sit if/when you need a break!\n\n\n\nClean\, spacious\, accessible bathrooms!\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility:\n\n\n\n\nQueen St. Fare is an accessible space with automated doors and accessible washrooms!\n\n\n\n\nParking & LRT Transit:\n\n\n\n\nLots of free parking on surrounding streets.\n\n\n\nThe Parliament LRT Station is in the same building as Queen St. Fare.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/lez-go-presents-summer-bliss/
LOCATION:Queen Street Fare\, 170 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1P 5E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Pride
ORGANIZER;CN="Lez Go":MAILTO:info@lez-go.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260526T005945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T214556Z
UID:10005079-1781987400-1781991000@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\nMasks required on June 25th and 26th (will be available at the door)\n\n\n\nRelaxed Performances on 22nd and 26th
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:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260519T184916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T185005Z
UID:10005060-1781987400-1782005400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Capital Kingdom presents 3 years of King
DESCRIPTION:Capital Kingdom presents 3 years of Kings\, an anniversary show of producing drag king shows in Ottawa. Special guest from Toronto drag king Kreme Inakuchi is headlining along with local performers Francis Coe and Hardly Knower and your producers Omari B Johnson and Joe Zaddy to round out the cast. Followed by dancing by DJ Erica Energy after the show. \n\n\n\nThere will be a raffle of many great prizes from local queer and ally vendors. \n\n\n\nSocial/dinner – 6pmShow – 8:30pmDancing – 11pm \n\n\n\nVenue is accessible with elevator to washrooms.
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:20260610T190913
CREATED:20260607T234039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T234045Z
UID:10005238-1781989200-1781998200@maxottawa.ca
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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