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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261024T200000
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SUMMARY:Leather Social
DESCRIPTION:The members of BLUF Ottawa invite you to our next social Saturday October 24th @tspub_ottawa ! Whether you’re a longtime member of the leather community or simply curious to learn more\, everyone with a genuine interest is welcome. Come connect with likeminded people\, make new friends\, and enjoy a relaxed\, social atmosphere. \n\n\n\nBLUF dress code not required.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/leather-social/
LOCATION:T’s\, 323 Somerset Street West\, Ottawa\, ON\, 2P 0J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa,Sex positive,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261024T220000
DTSTAMP:20241106T153226Z
CREATED:20241029T205445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T153226Z
UID:10000298-1792868400-1792879200@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/2026-10-24/
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:20261024T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261024T223000
DTSTAMP:20261012T161330Z
CREATED:20261012T161318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T161330Z
UID:10005888-1792863000-1792881000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Maximum Colours: A Backayard Fundraiser Variety Show
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a backyard variety show to celebrate the turn of the season\, support local art\, gather in community\, and raise funds for Food Not Bombs and the Assembly for Trans Liberation\, Aid\, and Solidarity (ATLAS Ottawa). Rain date October 25th! \n\n\n\nWhat to bring:🍂low chairs/blankets to sit on and get cozy in🍂BYOB🍂cash for hearty vegetarian chili\, bread\, and non-alc mulled cider🍂cash\, tap\, or e-transfer donations for the fundraiser! Every $5 gets you one entry in the raffle!  \n\n\n\nNo dogs allowed at this event (support animals welcome)\, all ages! Noise will end around 10:30PM in order to be respectful to neighbours. \n\n\n\n😇 5:30-7:30: family friendly\, kiddos welcome!😈 8:00-10:30: PG-13 (burlesque\, drag\, pole) \n\n\n\nGetting here:🚎10 min walk from Tunney’s Pasture\, #11\, #14 stops🚲 space available to park your bike🚗 limited parking on Huron\, free parking on Wellington/side streets nearby \n\n\n\nAccessibility: masks optional (will have some available)\, flat backyard close to Tunney’s pasture. One portable toilet will be available for use. \n\n\n\nLiving room inside (5 stairs to access) will be available to warm up and chill out. Masks required and provided while indoors. \n\n\n\nPatio heaters will be enhancing the cozy vibes. Food will be served from 6:30-8:30 PM. \n\n\n\nIf you need any accommodations to attend this event\, please contact the organizers!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/maximum-colours-a-backayard-fundraiser-variety-show/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa,Parties,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Microbang Productions":MAILTO:microbangproductions@proton.me
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261024T190000
DTSTAMP:20261004T234057Z
CREATED:20261004T234055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T234057Z
UID:10005874-1792861200-1792868400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Book Launch and Friendship Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join author Lee Arden to launch their book\, The Politics of Lonely\, with Adrienne Row-Smith\, and Alexis Shotwell. Come by The Grove for a book reading and a conversation about friendship and community-building.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ottawa-book-launch-and-friendship-forum/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 18 Louisa St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R6Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20261012T182515Z
CREATED:20261012T182511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T182515Z
UID:10005911-1792836000-1792854000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Dykes in the Woods
DESCRIPTION:Dykes in the Woods a free community outing in the Gatineau Park for dykes\, their families\, and partners. \n\n\n\nDYKES IN THE WOODS IS BACK\, BABY! Wanna see the leaves change colors with a bunch of dykes? We do! Dykes in the Woods a free community outing in the Gatineau Park for dykes\, their families\, and partners. \n\n\n\nTake the NCC shuttle service from downtown Ottawa with us or drive to join us at the Mackenzie King Estate. The Estate is situated in Chelsea\, Québec\, which is on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg. \n\n\n\nBring a lunch for the picnic\, a blanket or chair to sit\, and something warm to drink. \n\n\n\nThe event will be canceled if it rains heavily. Let’s hope for a sunny\, gay day! \n\n\n\nThe Gatineau Park is part of the National Capital Commission (NCC)\, a Crown corporation which controls vast amounts of unceded lands portrayed as a venue for settlers and tourists to discover and explore nature. This is part of a continued agenda of colonization. Recognizing this is only a first step in decolonizing our relationship to land. (See the end of this event description for a way to support resistance to ongoing colonization).
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/dykes-in-the-woods/
LOCATION:MacKenzie King Estate\, Chemin MacKenzie King\, Chelsea\, Quebec\, J9B 1H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Quebec,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261024T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261024T143000
DTSTAMP:20260908T230031Z
CREATED:20250715T173735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T230031Z
UID:10005736-1792834200-1792852200@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. \n\n\n\nFor more information on Out and About Saturdays programming\, contact Sarah Rea at sarah@thegoodcompanions.ca. \n\n\n\nParking is available at the centre for $2.50 a day or $30.00 annually. \n\n\n\n*Please Note: Individual financial restrictions will never be a barrier to accessing Out and About Saturdays or becoming a member of The Good Companions. Subsidies are available on a case-by-case basis.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/out-and-about-saturdays/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert Street
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261023T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261023T213000
DTSTAMP:20261004T233407Z
CREATED:20261004T233403Z
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UID:10005873-1792783800-1792791000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Dracula Murder Mystery
DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to bring to you another night of building community and mingling with a twist  \n\n\n\nDracula’s Dinner Party Murder Investigation🩸🧛‍♂️ \n\n\n\nDracula has invited you to a special dinner party\, just for humans. What could a vampire want with humans?  \n\n\n\nJoin us at the Grove on Oct 23rd\, 2026\, to find out what Dracula is up to. \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\nFri Oct 23 l Doors 7:00pm l Starts Promptly 7:30pm \n\n\n\nNon-alcoholic drinks available | Chips & popcorn available \n\n\n\nMasks available at the door | Optional but encouraged
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/dracula-murder-mystery/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 18 Louisa St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R6Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261023T220000
DTSTAMP:20261012T171142Z
CREATED:20261012T171140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T171142Z
UID:10005899-1792782000-1792792800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Losers Club Vol 3
DESCRIPTION:LOSERS we’re back for Vol. 3… HALLOWEEN EDITION! \n\n\n\nIn collaboration with Arlington Five\, join us for a night celebrating BIPOC and trans drag in Ottawa\, featuring Astem\, Esther Royd and Lexxxi Libbi Doe. \n\n\n\nCome support local queer art\, celebrate community and experience unapologetic drag in an intimate space. Whether you joined us for Vol. 1 or you’re entering the Losers Club for the first time\, we can’t wait to have you!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/losers-club-vol-3/
LOCATION:Arlington 5\, 5 Arlington Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1C1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261023T233000
DTSTAMP:20261012T181225Z
CREATED:20261012T181217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T181225Z
UID:10005909-1792778400-1792798200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queers + Beers: Northern Lights Edition
DESCRIPTION:🌈 QUEERS & BEERS at Lowertown Brewery in the Byward Market! 🍻 \n\n\n\nQueers & Beers is heading back to Lowertown for this Indoor event! 🎉 \n\n\n\nWe’d like to acknowledge and honor that all of the work we do is currently being done on unceded Algonquin Territory that was never given up and never surrendered. 🙏🌍 \n\n\n\nPartial Proceeds in support of Northern Lights Refuge. \n\n\n\nhttps://m.facebook.com/northernlightsrefuge \n\n\n\nDo you love craft beer? 🍺 Do you like getting together with your community and meeting new friends? 🤝 Want to have interesting conversations & try new things? 🧐 Yes\, yes\, and YES! 🙌 So let’s get together and explore the craft brew scene here in Ottcity 🍻 & create a safer space for queer & trans pub lovers! 🌟 \n\n\n\nCome with friends 👯‍♀️\, come alone 🧑‍🤝‍🧑\, come with a date 💕\, end up on a date 💑\, make new pals 🤗\, talk to those you know 👋\, talk to those you don’t know but have always wanted to 😏\, or hey even keep to yourself 🤫\, because it’s all good & do what makes you feel most comfortable! 💖 \n\n\n\n[This is an open event\, so feel free to invite your pals! 🎉] \n\n\n\nAll genders & sexualities are welcome! 🌈 \n\n\n\nThe goal is to provide a fun & safer environment for enjoying craft beers & chatting with pals! 🍻💬 \n\n\n\nWe will try to prioritize visiting spaces that are physically accessible! 🚪♿ \n\n\n\nFeedback\, thoughts\, suggestions are welcome! You can shoot us a message anytime! 📩queering613@gmail.com \n\n\n\n📍 Lowertown Brewery73 York Street \n\n\n\nPhysical Accessibility Note:Lowertown is a physically accessible venue\, with a ramp at the entrance 🛣️ and accessible bathrooms on the main level 🚻. There is also an outdoor patio for COVID-safer spaces\, weather depending. 🌤️
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queers-beers-northern-lights-edition/
LOCATION:Lowertown Brewery\, 73 York St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 5T2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Queering 613":MAILTO:queering613@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261023T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261023T200000
DTSTAMP:20261012T174622Z
CREATED:20261012T174619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T174622Z
UID:10005907-1792776600-1792785600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Soup Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the last friday of the month for soup night at the Ottawa Trans Library!  We will be providing a Soup or two\, along limited amount of bowls and utensils.We encourage community members to bring their own soups\, snacks\, breads\, utensils\, bowls\, to-go containers\, and more to share.  \n\n\n\nPlease bring a full ingredient list for any food you wish to provide.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/soup-night-4/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T233000
DTSTAMP:20261004T231242Z
CREATED:20261004T231231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T231242Z
UID:10005869-1792699200-1792711800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Puthie Cinema's Monster High Drag Show
DESCRIPTION:Puthie Cinema is going FULLY ANIMATED this Halloween! \n\n\n\nJoin Edith Puthie and special guests for a spooktacular Halloween edition of Puthie Cinema as they bring the iconic world of Monster High to life!Get ready for drag\, camp\, monsters and all the freaky-fabulous chaos you’d expect from Puthie Cinema. Audience members are encouraged to get freaky fabulous and come dressed as their favourite Monster High ghoul\, manster or creature. Whether you’re serving Draculaura\, Clawdeen\, Frankie or your own monster creation\, we want to see your most fang-tastic look!After all… be yourself\, be unique\, be a monster! \n\n\n\nThis month Edith Puthie will be joined by…💀 Wysteria Root💀 Holli Cow💀 Miss Patience Plush💀 Maggot Morningstar💀 Babe Blade \n\n\n\nWe’ll see you there at Ottawa’s Home for Drag MONSTERS!⏰ Doors open at 7PM. Showtime at 8PM.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/puthie-cinemas-monster-high-drag-show/
LOCATION:The Lookout Bar\, 41 York Street\, 2nd Floor\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T230000
DTSTAMP:20241106T152947Z
CREATED:20241029T210043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T152947Z
UID:10000661-1792699200-1792710000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/karaoke-night/2026-10-22/
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:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T201000
DTSTAMP:20250602T193339Z
CREATED:20250602T193247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T193339Z
UID:10002922-1792695600-1792699800@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/2026-10-22/
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:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20250128T212151Z
CREATED:20250128T212143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T212151Z
UID:10001706-1792695600-1792699200@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/2026-10-22/
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:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T210000
DTSTAMP:20261012T164800Z
CREATED:20261012T164740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T164800Z
UID:10005893-1792692000-1792702800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Linocut Workshop with Reinpress
DESCRIPTION:A beginner-friendly linocut printmaking workshop. \n\n\n\nJoin me at Arlington 5 for an evening with new friends and linocut! Enjoy a snack or sip a drink from the cafe while you learn the basics and carve a linocut print to take home. \n\n\n\nAges 16+ due to sharp tools. \n\n\n\nThis is a masked workshop. participants may lower their mask to have a drink/snack\, but must be worn at all other times. \n\n\n\nFront door of the venue is up three steps- there is also an accessible entrance in the back. Bathroom in venue is down a flight of stairs.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/linocut-workshop-with-reinpress/
LOCATION:Arlington 5\, 5 Arlington Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1C1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Reinpress":MAILTO:Reinpress@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20261012T170805Z
CREATED:20261012T170800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T170805Z
UID:10005898-1792692000-1792699200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Community Panel: Intergenerational Trans Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:🏳️‍⚧️ Calling all trans youth (& their allies) 🏳️‍⚧️ \n\n\n\nDo you wish you had more trans mentors? Want more trans joy in your life? Curious about what your future could look like? Or are you just interested in meeting cool trans people? Then come out to our event! \n\n\n\nPart of QYAC’s Transcend event series\, this panel is an intergenerational discussion where we hope to give trans youth an idea of the vast and varied ways a trans person can live their life\, as well as have the opportunity to meet trans elders and learn from them! ✨🌈 \n\n\n\nWhat to expect?Our speakers will give a brief overview of their lives\, which will be followed by a Q&A with the audience. There’ll be food and warm drinks to match the cozy autumnal vibes 🍁🍂 \n\n\n\nSee you then 😎
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/community-panel-intergenerational-trans-perspectives/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Youth Action Committee":MAILTO:ysbpeerhousingteam@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T005625Z
CREATED:20260528T005546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T005625Z
UID:10005111-1792692000-1792699200@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/2026-10-22/
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:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20251124T165821Z
CREATED:20251124T165521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T165821Z
UID:10003710-1792692000-1792699200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Trans Library Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:Calling all 2SLGBTQIA+ youth! Are you between the ages of 14-19 and interested in connecting with other Queer youth in your community? Drop into OTL’s Youth Group to make some new friends and learn more about our community. Meetings are casual and drop in\, so you can stay for as long or as little as you would like. Expect a mix of discussion\, low stakes activities\, and free time to chat and connect. We will be meeting on the fourth Thursday of each month\, so if you can’t make this one we hope to see you in the future!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ottawa-trans-library-youth-group-2/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260109T205232Z
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004158-1792688400-1792695600@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-2/2026-10-22/
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:20261022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T133000
DTSTAMP:20261005T001009Z
CREATED:20261005T001006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T001009Z
UID:10005881-1792670400-1792675800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:GENDERCRAFT Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Gender Identity Applications \n\n\n\nThis module begins with a review of best practices related to supporting people with diverse gender identities in three areas: personal support\, institutional practices\, and environmental experiences. \n\n\n\nFollowing this review\, there is a brief discussion of current political realities facing people with diverse gender identities\, discussing international context and reviewing current Canadian issues. \n\n\n\nThe bulk of the module will be a discussion of four scenarios. Each participant will have time to discuss two scenarios in detail\, and review the other two scenarios as part of a debrief. Each scenario has proposed discussion questions\, and most scenarios also include suggested scripts for practice.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gendercraft-part-2/
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gendercraft-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:office@queerchamber.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261021T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261021T210000
DTSTAMP:20261014T004303Z
CREATED:20261014T004257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T004303Z
UID:10005921-1792604700-1792616400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Intergenerational Games Night
DESCRIPTION:2SLGBTQIA+ seniors\, you’re invited to share a meal and a night of games with students from Carleton University’s Gender and Sexuality Resource Centre. \n\n\n\nIntentional intergenerational spaces build belonging\, hope\, and resilience\, and give us access to lived wisdom. Come ready to laugh\, swap stories\, and make new connections across generations. \n\n\n\nDoors open at 5:45. Pasta and salad will be served between 6:00 -7:00pm. Participants do not need to purchase a meal to attend.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/intergenerational-games-night/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261021T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261021T183000
DTSTAMP:20261012T154750Z
CREATED:20260108T163535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T154750Z
UID:10005885-1792603800-1792607400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Pizza Night at Colonnade
DESCRIPTION:Dinner the third Wednesday of every month at Colonnade Pizza (Metcalfe & Gilmour) 5:30PM. Remember keep our group growing – tell your friends!  \n\n\n\nSo that we can save you a place\, please RSVP to Claude at claude@claudejobin.com or by phone at 613.804.7979.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pizza-night-at-colonnade-2/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Colonnade Pizza\, 280 Metcalfe St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261021T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261021T190000
DTSTAMP:20261012T173959Z
CREATED:20261012T173956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T173959Z
UID:10005905-1792602000-1792609200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Perth Pride Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:🏳️‍🌈 Come meet Pride in Perth! Join us for a casual get together to meet new people\, share ideas\, and chat about what’s coming up. Drop in anytime for a cup of tea\, some cookies\, and a friendly chat. Everyone’s welcome! 💕🌈
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/perth-pride-meet-greet/
LOCATION:Perth & District Union Public Library\, 30 Herriott St.\, Perth\, Ontario\, K7H 1T2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261021T113000
DTSTAMP:20260921T232300Z
CREATED:20260921T232252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T232300Z
UID:10005840-1792576800-1792582200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Rainbow Coffee Club
DESCRIPTION:Rainbow Coffee Club has expanded! \n\n\n\nThanks to participant feedback\, we’ve moved to a bi‑weekly schedule\, 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. \n\n\n\nThe Good Companions bus stop: Albert St & Empress Ave North; Bus numbers: 12 (Blair/Tunney’s Pasture); LRT station: Pimisi
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/rainbow-coffee-club-6/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T203000
DTSTAMP:20261014T003111Z
CREATED:20261014T003059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T003111Z
UID:10005912-1792522800-1792528200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:What Is Remembered Lives
DESCRIPTION:Queer Death Salon is a virtual community space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people to come together to discuss death\, dying and grief. It is a facilitated drop-in discussion space\, with the purpose of building connection\, skill\, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people navigating end of life in our personal lives and in our communities. \n\n\n\nYou are invited into an experiential gathering to honour y/our beloveds who have passed\, sending a thread forward to y/our queer descendants and anchoring into y/our current aliveness. \n\n\n\nWith ritualized practices\, a guided meditation and space for sharing\, this QDS is held near many celebrations of death such as Samhain\, All Souls Day\, Dia de los Muertos\, Hallowe’en. \n\n\n\nIt is also the time of year when death is all around\, the land begins to rest for winter before composting for spring. So\, let’s follow that cycle of birth-alive-death-birth….. \n\n\n\nEverything is optional and there will be multiple ways to engage\, including listening/witnessing. \n\n\n\nSharon Pink (she/her) is a portuguese / polish queer leatherFemme witch who lives her time on the territories of the Squamish\, Musqueam\, Tsleil Waututh and Stó꞉lō peoples.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/what-is-remembered-lives/
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/what-is-remembered-lives/
CATEGORIES:Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Community Deathcare":MAILTO:Queercommunitydeathcare@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260908T231213Z
CREATED:20260908T231204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T231213Z
UID:10005745-1792522800-1792528200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:In Harmony Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:We are a non-audition choir! Members are required to be able to carry a tune and to sing in a treble vocal range (Soprano or Alto). We are a performance-focused choir; we expect singers to participate in at least one annual concert; members may also perform at extra performances/gigs throughout the season. \n\n\n\nOur rehearsals take place each Tuesday evenings; our main rehearsal time is 7:00 – 8:30pm. We meet at the Carleton Dominion Chalmers Centre (CDCC)\, which is fully accessible.  \n\n\n\nThe season runs from September to June\, with new members welcome up until December. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to attend one of the rehearsals\, please email choraleinharmonychoir@gmail.com in advance to confirm your spot.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/in-harmony-choir-rehearsal/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre\, 335 Cooper St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P0G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live music,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="In Harmony Choir":MAILTO:choraleinharmonychoir@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260901T131412Z
CREATED:20260803T213307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T131412Z
UID:10005676-1792434600-1792440000@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-2/2026-10-19/
LOCATION:West Park Lanes\, 1205 Wellington St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y 2Z8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260921T225416Z
CREATED:20260921T225409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T225416Z
UID:10005799-1792432800-1792438200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Transcend Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:A free\, weekly art and discussion drop-in group with gender diverse facilitators for trans\, non-binary and questioning youth ages 11-17.  \n\n\n\nThis group meets weekly online every Monday\, then meets in-person on the 4th Monday of the month. Location is wheelchair accessible\, but not disclosed until registered.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/transcend-youth-group/2026-10-19/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social,Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="Around the Rainbow - Family Services Ottawa":MAILTO:aroundtherainbow@familyservicesottawa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260914T003133Z
CREATED:20260408T194856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T003133Z
UID:10005777-1792425600-1792440000@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/2026-10-19/
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:20261019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T113000
DTSTAMP:20260908T224256Z
CREATED:20260908T224253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T224256Z
UID:10005734-1792404000-1792409400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Older & Bolder for 2SLBTQ+ Women
DESCRIPTION:Older & Bolder is a monthly drop-in discussion group for older 2SLBTQIA+ women (50+)\, sponsored by Ottawa Senior Pride Network (OSPN). This is an opportunity to connect\, share life experiences and discuss the joys and challenges of this stage of life. It is facilitated by longtime members of OSPN. \n\n\n\nCoordinators – Susan Holmes\, Holly MacKay\, Georgette SauvéContact: Older & Bolder generic email: older.yet.bolder@gmail.com
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/older-bolder-for-2slbtq-women-3/2026-10-19/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social
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