Karaoke Night
2026-04-23 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-04-26 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-04-30 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Toronto) | T’s, 323 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON, 2P 0J8, Canada
Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.

“Lord of The Rings” hosted by Shebiscuit
2026-04-23 20:00 - 23:00 | The Lookout Bar, 41 York Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5S7, Canada
⚔️ Thursday APRIL 23rd ⚔️ Prepare for an unforgettable adventure that will determine the future of Middle Earth. This campy and fantastical drag show features 6 of Ottawa’s bravest heroes bringing you the drama, magic, and homosexual undertones of the classic Lord of The Rings trilogy! ✨

Some may insist that The Lord of the Rings is just for the heteros, but what’s gayer than watching a bunch of dudes fight over a piece of jewelry? 🌈

Whether you’re an elf, dwarf or halfling, you too can be part of the fellowship; audience members are encouraged to come in costume! 🧙🏼‍♂️(NOTE: shoes ARE still mandatory.) The story begins at Ottawa’s home for drag, The Lookout Bar. We’ll see you there, precious… 🌋👤 19+

✨ Featuring:Your host, Shebiscuit, as Aragorn ⚔️Opal Essence as Gandalf “Big Naturals” 🔮Anni Elation as Legolas 🍃Caligula as Boromir 🛡️Lady Justice as Gollum 🐟and Francis Coe as Frodo Baggins 🦶🏻

Lesbian History of Ottawa Walking Tour
2026-04-24 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Ontario
Join drag king Morgan Mercury on a 2-hour walking tour exploring Ottawa’s lesbian history!

What you’ll learn:

History of lesbian activism in Ottawa (1970s-1990s)

Key figures in Ottawa’s lesbian history (Charlotte Whitton, Elaina Martin)

Stories of lesbian nightlife and community spaces (1970s-2000s)

Where you’ll go:

4km of walking along downtown Ottawa streets (Colonel By Dr, Elgin St)

Locations of protest and connection (historical nightlife, commmunity resources)

What you’ll need:

Weather appropriate walking clothing (tour will go rain or shine – but may be cancelled in the event of a significant storm, extreme heat/cold, or bad air quality)

Water, snacks, and anything else that will help support your energy for the two hours together

Willingness to share, learn and connect with the tour group

If you have further questions about the tour route, accessibilty needs or which cowboy hat to wear, please reach out to Morgan Mercury at fairycowboytours@gmail.com.

Queers & Beers
2026-04-24 18:00 - 23:30 | Queen Street Fare, 170 Queen St, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5E1, Canada
🍻✨ QUEERS & BEERS is heading to Queen St. Fare! ✨🍻

Mark your calendars! 🗓️

This time around we’re going old school Queers & Beers style – chill vibes, great convos, and space to actually talk!

🌈 What’s Queers & Beers all about?

Do you love craft beer? 🍺Wanna meet cuties & cool folks in the queer community? 🥰Interested in meaningful convos and trying new things? 🧠💡Yes, yes, and YES! Let’s gather and explore the local brew scene in Ottcity together while creating a safer, inclusive space for queer & trans pub lovers! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

🎉 Come solo, bring your besties, show up with a date, or maybe meet one there! 💕Make new friends, catch up with old ones, or enjoy your own company – it’s all welcome & all good ✨

📣 This is an open event – so bring your pals!

💖 All genders & sexualities welcome🍻 Fun, safer vibes for sipping & socializing♿ We’re working to prioritize accessible spaces🗨️ Feedback always welcome – hit us up at queering613@gmail.com

🪪 Physical Accessibility Note:Queen St. Fare has automated doors and accessible washrooms. 💯

🧡 We want to acknowledge and honour that this event takes place on unceded Algonquin Territory, land that was never given up or surrendered.

Let’s raise a glass & connect, community-style! 🥂See you there! 💃🏽🍻🌈💬

Modern Whore Q&A and Screening
2026-04-24 18:30 - 20:30 | The Mayfair Theatre, 1074 Bank St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 2W3, Canada
Filmmakers in attendance on opening night, Friday April 24!

Nicole Bazuin (director/producer/writer), Andrea Werhun (producer/writer/star), and Vixen Vu (who appears in the film) will be on hand for a Q&A, and will have copies of the Modern Whore book and merch for sale!

🌼 Post screening Q&A with Nicole Bazuin, Andrea Werhun & Vixen Vu @therealcatvu🌼 Moderated by Evan @pole.evan🌼 Community Partner MAX on site with information about their org @maxottawa.ca🌼 Andrea Werhun’s memoir available for purchase from The Spaniel’s Tale @thespanielstale🌼 Exclusive merch for sale.

Modern Whore

A hybrid documentary that reimagines popular depictions of sex work through the lived experiences of writer, performer, and sex worker Andrea Werhun. Andrea grapples with social stigma and reclaims her narrative in a series of funny, heartbreaking, and surprising stories.

From executive producer Sean Baker, 4x Academy Award winning director of Anora, The Florida Project, and Tangerine!

Calgary Underground Film Festival: Jury Award, Audience Award winner!

“showcases great writing…insightful, funny and creative” (Flickering Myth)

“Hilarious & empowering…delightfully playful biography” (Geek Vibes Nation)

“an enchanting case study…Thoroughly entertaining” (Mediaversity)

“An entertaining and necessary doc” (This Is For Reel)

*Please take note that doors open 30 minutes before showtimes. We encourage people to arrive early. We have a small box office, a small candy bar, and a single-screen cinema, meaning that when most of an audience shows up a few minutes before showtime, it causes a bottleneck. If possible, we appreciate you arriving a little bit early to pick out your seat and get your popcorn. Thanks for your help!

Le gardien des enfants
2026-04-24 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-25 16:00 - 17:00 | La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins, 333 King Edward Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 7M5, Canada
A theatrical performance in French that explores the scars left by violence on the bodies and minds of those who endure it. Much like the process of developing film in a darkroom, the image gradually comes into view, bathed in a strange, reddish light. Like an enigmatic ritual in this hazy space, Charles Voyer navigates the twists and turns of his memory, alone on stage.

A production by Théâtre indépendant, an award-winning queer theater company from Montreal, presented by Théâtre Catapulte at La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins (333 King Edward).

Learn more about Théâtre indépendant: theatreindependant.com/demarche

Accessibility

The venue is accessible; the entrance is on the ground floor, and there is an elevator at the back. An usher will direct you to your seat. It is recommended that you notify the box office in advance so seats can be reserved. 613-241-2727 ext. 101

All-inclusive gender washrooms.Bar with light snacks on site. There is also a free coat check.

The play is intended for mature audiences due to the themes addressed. Please note that the performance includes nudity and a scene involving a needle. 18+

Paid outdoor parking is available on the sides of the building.

Sapphic Night at The Lookout
2026-04-24 20:30 - 22:30 | The Lookout Bar, 41 York Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5S7, Canada
She’s back by popular demand — SAPPHIC NIGHT at The Lookout! 💋🧡🤍🩷 Tell your friends… 😉✨

Hosted by Wysteria Root with performances by Mx. Tique and Toronto’s Manny Dingo! ⚡️ + DJ Roxy will be in the booth to keep you dancing all night long!

Please arrive together and on time for the show. Tables may be reseated at our sole discretion in the event that reservations have not arrived more than 15 minutes after the scheduled showtime. Refunds not granted within 48 hours of showtime.

Performer lineup subject to change; all Lookout programming is 19+.

Sapphic Night at The Lookout
2026-04-24 23:30 - 2026-04-25 02:00 | The Lookout Bar, 41 York Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5S7, Canada
She’s back by popular demand — SAPPHIC NIGHT at The Lookout! 💋🧡🤍🩷 Tell your friends… 😉✨

Hosted by Wysteria Root with performances by Mx. Tique and Toronto’s Manny Dingo! ⚡️ + DJ Roxy will be in the booth to keep you dancing all night long!

We’ll see you there at Ottawa’s Home for Drag! 🌈🩷🤍🧡

Frontrunners: Saturday Run & Breakfast
2026-04-25 09:30 - 12:00 | City Hall (Lisgar St Entrance), 111 Lisgar, Ottawa, ON, Canada
5, 7, and 9KM runs with the Frontrunners.

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

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

Out and About Saturdays
2026-04-25 09:30 - 14:30 | The Good Companions, 670 Albert Street
OSPN in partnership with The Good Companions is delighted to offer in person programming to our 55+ LGBTQ2+ community.

Join 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.

Bottomless Dine & Drag Dinner
2026-04-25 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!

Drag Brunch
2026-04-26 11:30 - 14:00 | The Vanitea Room, 551 Somerset St West, Ottawa, ON, K1R 5J9, Canada
Every last Sunday of the month (with the exception of pride week in the summer) is drag brunch. Check our calendar for details.If it’s the last Sunday of the month – its drag brunch. Seatings available at 11:30am and 2pm.Please note: that the drag brunch preset menu does NOT include bottomless mimosas – it includes one single mimosa with cuisine as indicated on the menu.Bottomless mimosas are an extra charge to your drag brunch package.

Nonbinary Social and Crafternoon
2026-04-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Ottawa Trans Library, 1104 Somerset St. West, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y3C8, Canada
What to expect: Non-binary people and friends hanging out and crafting. We have supplies for making bracelets, folding origami, colored beads, embroidery floss, and plastic lace. Volunteer coordinators will be wearing name tags and can help answer any questions you might have.

If you would like an idea of what the event space looks like, check out our recent pics in the gallery.

What to bring: You don’t need to bring anything. You are welcome to bring your own crafting materials. Food and drink is welcome, also.

Sunday Afternoon Bear Walk
2026-04-26 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.

Transmasc Barbershop
2026-04-26 15:00 - 19:00 | Ottawa Trans Library, 1104 Somerset St. West, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y3C8, Canada
Are you the victim of an impulsive kitchen scissor disaster? Worried about finding an affirming barber? In need of the dramatic queer mullet of your dreams?

We’re partnering up with Ty @gentlethembarber for a haircut day this month!! ✂️🔥

All are welcome, whether or not you’re getting your hair cut. Come to give moral support to your friends getting the big chop, or just to hang out at the library.

Check out @gentlethembarber’s page for inspo, or bring your own reference photos. Please note that Ty doesn’t do asymmetrical or feminine cuts.

If you’re feeling bold, we’ll also have some volunteers with clippers who can give you a buzz cut… no guarantees on the quality!

Please only sign up for the professional cuts if you’re facing barriers to regular barbershops (financial or gender reasons) since we only have 8 spots available!!! Free for BIPOC and PWYC for everyone else.

All proceeds will go toward paying Ty for their great work!

Ten Oaks' Gender Gear Program
2026-04-27 16:00 - 20:00 | Ten Oaks Project, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2H8, Canada
Interested in learning about, trying on and taking home some FREE gender gear? We’ve got binders, gaffs, packers, and padded bras! Drop by the Ten Oaks Project office on Monday evenings between 4 and 8pm.📝 Registration Required

5-Pin Bowling
2026-04-27 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.

Frontrunners: Weekly Run & Coffee
2026-04-28 18:30 - 20:30 | City Hall (Lisgar St Entrance), 111 Lisgar, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Run or walk with Frontrunners and join them for a beverage or supper after (place to be determined).

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

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

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

Queer Bike Club
2026-04-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Ontario
Join us Wednesday, April 29th, for a ride to Dow’s Lake! This will be a loop ride, starting and ending at the UOttawa Station (see slide) at 6:15pm, leaving at 6:30pm. We will then ride to Dow’s Lake, take a break, and then return to UOttawa Station as a group. Your ride home could be dark, so please bring your charged bike lights.Bring water and dress for the weather!

See the link below for more information about the ride, including the waiver to attend for the 2026 season.

Accessibility:– This route (14 km round trip) will be on bike paths– The ride will start and end at UOttawa Station with a break at Dow’s Lake

As always, this is a no-drop ride at a chill pace, so no one gets left behind! Charge up those lights!

Dodgeball
2026-04-29 20:00 - 21:30 | Notre Dame High School, 710 Broadview Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K2A 2M2, Canada
Queer Dodgeball is all about having fun. A low-commitment activity to do with friends – you might even make new friends too!

Haven’t played dodgeball since elementary school? Don’t worry, neither have we. The rules of the game are explained before every session. Headshots are not allowed.

You need: A pair of indoor shoes! You will not be granted access into the gym without this.

How to sign up?

Sign up for the full season or for individual games through the link below. For drop-ins, select the date you’d like to sign up for and follow the prompts.

You will receive a confirmation email upon payments. You only need to fill out the waiver and health questionnaire once per season.

The Great Drag-Kiing-Ification of Small Fish
2026-04-29 20:00 - 22:30 | Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W4, Canada
Small Fish is BAAACK!! Introducing the first ever @bj_stroker X @smallfishshow COLLAB!

Join us for a mystical, magical soirée showcasing queered masculinities in all their glory. Watch as Maggie and Glenys evolve into kings for the very first time, under the guidance of @thefrancis_coe, @omaribjohnson_drag, @houseofplushburlesque, and most importantly, their fairy drag daddy @bj_stroker 🥴🧚😻

It’s a drag king show hosted by two comedians who are also turning into drag kings… COME CHECK IT!!! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

A comedy and variety show by and for marginalized folks.

Masked event! We will have some at the door but bringing your own is encouraged!

All tickets are General Admission.

Seating is not guaranteed.

Please come early to get a good seat.

19 + after 9 PM

Spectrum (YSB)
2026-04-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Youth Services Bureau, 147 Besserer St, Ottawa, K1N 6A7, Canada
Looking for a fun, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality, identity, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa!

Join Spectrum on Instagram

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

How to access the program

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

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

Spectrum is also a safe space for youth to:

Meet new people

Engage in workshops and discussions

Access services like showers, laundry, computers, telephones

Get referrals

Access trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk

Just hang out!

Activities include:

An introduction to our space and expectations

A queer current events discussion

Activities

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

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

A relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!

Contact: Kate PoirierEmail: kpoirier@ysb.ca

OGRC Weekly Run
2026-04-30 19:00 - 20:00 | T’s Pub, 323 Somerset St W, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 0J8, Canada
Join us every Thursday evening for our weekly 5 km run, starting and ending at T’s Pub. We welcome runners of all levels, with multiple pace groups to ensure everyone feels comfortable and supported. Whether you’re looking to push your limits or just enjoy a leisurely jog, there’s a spot for you in our community.
After the run, stick around at T’s Pub to unwind with a cold beer and some great company. It’s the perfect way to cap off a run and connect with fellow gay men. No pressure, just good vibes and good times!
See you at 7:00 PM—let’s hit the pavement together!

Gay Men In Recovery
2026-04-30 19:00 - 20:10 | MAX Ottawa, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2H8, Canada
A weekly hybrid narcotics anonymous group for gay men.

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

Meeting formats and accessibility:

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

This meeting invites participation by all attendees.

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

This meeting is meant to be attended by men only.

This meeting is wheelchair accessible.

Meetings virtually and in person.
