The List - Ottawa's Queerest Calendar
Find queer events, sports and recreation activities, and social happenings across the region all under one tab.
MAX will occasionally scour social media and event forums to post but our hope is that you, the community, will add things we might have missed. Check out our guide here for everything you need to know about submitting an event. If you have any questions or need to update a posted event, please email us at thelist@maxottawa.ca.
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Calendar of Events
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6 events,
Think On The Fling – Burlesque Improv
Think On The Fling – Burlesque Improv
An eight-week burlesque improv class taught by Miss Patience Plush
Orleans Pride: Flag Raising
Orleans Pride: Flag Raising
Join the Orleans queer community for the raising of the pride flag!
In The Mix
In The Mix
Learn to DJ in a welcoming space with DJ del Pilar! All 2SLGBTQIA+ folks welcome!
3 events,
International Sex Worker’s Day
A day observing the international sex worker's rights movement which began in 1975.
1 event,
4 events,
Big Gay Screening
Big Gay Screening
DARC's annual Big Gay Screening involves a lineup of films celebrating, exploring, and highlighting queer experiences!
Trivial Matters
Trivial Matters
An evening of super gay trivia questions about your favourite movies, music, and historical moments.
Known Mysteries | Play-through + Q&A
Known Mysteries | Play-through + Q&A
An interactive partial play-through and Q&A of "Known Mysteries"; the first Solar Server game created by Kara Stone.
7 events,
Trans Life Drawing
Trans Life Drawing
An in-person class open exclusively to the trans community, including non-binary and 2-Spirit people, aged 18+
Transfusion: A Night of Community
Transfusion: A Night of Community
Casual social meets meaningful dialogue around identity, dating, transition, and more!
Collective Temptation: A Night of Troupe Performances
Collective Temptation: A Night of Troupe Performances
Join the troupes of Rouge Studio of Dance for a thrilling night of burlesque!
6 events,
Queen and Queer Ottawa
After the HUGE success of our first edition, and due to popular demand, we’re coming back stronger — and this time in a whole new space!
Cosmic FuZion: Sailor Moon x Dragon Ball Z Cosplay Rave
Get super sayain with us as we unleash a kamehameha on the dancefloor at this cosplay rave colliding two iconic worlds: Sailor Moon and DBZ!
CAKE: A Midsummer Night’s Cream
Calling all fae folk! Come get Pride season flying with a fairy-themed queer dance party!
Enchanted Fairytale Pride Prom
Enchanted Fairytale Pride Prom
A fairytale-themed prom for queer youth around the NCR organized by Capital Pride.
14 events,
Pique
A building-wide multi-arts event like no other, Pique facilitates discovery of independent artists and the presentation of groundbreaking new work.
OQSL Pride Softball Tournament
OQSL Pride Softball Tournament
Cheer on queer softball players at the OQSL's Pride Softball Tournament!
Collective Zine Making Night at the OTL
Collective Zine Making Night at the OTL
Help the Ottawa Trans Library make their next issue of The Dragon Flyer - a community zine!
7 events,
OQSL Pride Softball Tournament
OQSL Pride Softball Tournament
Cheer on queer softball players at the OQSL's Pride Softball Tournament!
DJ Basics by Pass the Vibes
DJ Basics by Pass the Vibes
We're back! Learn the basics of DJing with Pass the Vibes at this interactive workshop, Sunday June 8th!
Think On The Fling – Burlesque Improv
Think On The Fling – Burlesque Improv
An eight-week burlesque improv class taught by Miss Patience Plush
Open Stage
Open Stage
Queer folks 18+ are invited to perform any art (dance, music, poetry, drag, etc.) at Kind Space
OTL Fundraiser Show
OTL Fundraiser Show
Live performances by local artists in support of the Ottawa Trans Library
3 events,
Touch Grass Kiki Practice Sessions
Touch Grass Kiki Practice Sessions
Community kiki practices at the NAC organized by the Touch Grass Kiki
2 events,
Paddle & Flick
Paddle & Flick
Join us for a fun evening of table tennis followed by a movie night at The Grove!
1 event,
MAX Ottawa: Bantaba
MAX Ottawa: Bantaba
A community discussion for Black queer men, trans, and non-binary people about Blackening spaces and Black queer wellness.
8 events,
Ottawa Fringe Festival
Self-identified queer shows coming to the Ottawa Fringe Festival this month.
Parent’s Coffee Hour
Parent’s Coffee Hour
Meet other parents of trans kids at this monthly social at the Ottawa Trans Library
Forensis Album Release
Forensis Album Release
Join Loch Nisse Monster for the release of her debut album, and a game of murder mystery based on the concept of an emotional crime scene...
4 events,
QBC Bike-Packing Trip
A weekend getaway to Wesley Clover Campgrounds with fellow queer bikers from the NCR.
Queers & Beers: Capital Pride Run Fundraiser
Queers & Beers: Capital Pride Run Fundraiser
Queers & Beers June edition in support of the Capital Pride Run
12 events,
OSPN Out and About Saturdays
OSPN Out and About Saturdays
Biweekly programming for LGBTQ2+ folks 55+ with the Ottawa Senior Pride Network.
Pride Flash Day & Name Change Notarization
Pride Flash Day & Name Change Notarization
Luck Rabbit Collective is releasing flash options May 31. First come, first served for booking on flash day.
IndigiQueer Kinship Group
IndigiQueer Kinship Group
A new group for the Indigenous, Two-Spirit, Queer community in Ottawa.
Queer Connection Lanark & Ottawa Date Squares Square Dance
Queer Connection Lanark & Ottawa Date Squares Square Dance
Get ready to kick up your heels and do-si-do at QCL x Ottawa Date Squares - Square Dance!
7 events,
Think On The Fling – Burlesque Improv
Think On The Fling – Burlesque Improv
An eight-week burlesque improv class taught by Miss Patience Plush
Accessibili-tease
Accessibili-tease
A four-week burlesque workshop for members of any ability, both sitting and standing.
7 events,
OSPN: Older & Bolder for 2SLBTQ+ Women
OSPN: Older & Bolder for 2SLBTQ+ Women
Monthly meetup for 2SLGBTQIA+ women 50+ organized by the OSPN.
Write With Us
Write With Us
An afternoon writing workshop at Kindspace in collaboration with the Writers Collective of Canada.
Touch Grass Kiki Practice Sessions
Touch Grass Kiki Practice Sessions
Community kiki practices at the NAC organized by the Touch Grass Kiki
4 events,
Summer-Themed Cyanotype Printing Workshop #1
Summer-Themed Cyanotype Printing Workshop #1
Celebrate the summer season with a creative cyanotype printing experience inspired by the fresh energy of the summer solstice!
Queer Death Salon
Queer Death Salon
Queer Death Salon is a facilitated virtual discussion group for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people to come together to discuss death, dying and grief.
2 events,
5 events,
10 events,
House of Kink: Naughty Neon
Immerse yourself in House of Kink’s Naughty Neon: a night of UV/blacklights and hypnotic beats to keep your booties bouncin’ all night long!
Ottawa Trans Library Youth Group
Ottawa Trans Library Youth Group
Are you between the ages of 14-19 and interested in connecting with other Queer youth in your community?
Dance Party & Patio Hang
Dance Party & Patio Hang
It's spring and we're thinking patios! Dance party and patio hangs @ottawabikecafe on June 20th - @djdelpilar on the decks, 7-10 pm.
9 events,
Studio X: An Androgynous Dance Party Experience
A gender-expansive night of music, movement & expression—where queerness, fluidity, and glam take center stage.
Pride Boardgames at Perth Pie Co.
Pride Boardgames at Perth Pie Co.
A chill afternoon of games and community to celebrate pride month
Kupala: A Summer Solstice Celebration!
Kupala: A Summer Solstice Celebration!
Celebrate the summer solstice at Kupala: A Summer Solstice Celebration on Saturday, June 21st at 2 PM!
Pride Patio Party + Drag Bingo
Pride Patio Party + Drag Bingo
Celebrate Pride Month with Holli Cow and guests at 180 Kent St. with drag bingo and a drag show on The Royal Oak's stunning patio!
Bottomless Dine & Drag Dinner
Bottomless Dine & Drag Dinner
Enjoy a fabulous 3 course meal and bottomless drinks while watching a gag-worthy drag lineup hosted by Devona Coe.
7 events,
Think On The Fling – Burlesque Improv
Think On The Fling – Burlesque Improv
An eight-week burlesque improv class taught by Miss Patience Plush
Nonbinary Social/Crafternoon
Nonbinary Social/Crafternoon
Monthly social and crafternoon for non-binary folks at the Ottawa Trans Library
Accessibili-tease
Accessibili-tease
A four-week burlesque workshop for members of any ability, both sitting and standing.
4 events,
Touch Grass Kiki Practice Sessions
Touch Grass Kiki Practice Sessions
Community kiki practices at the NAC organized by the Touch Grass Kiki
NBR: Seven Deadly Sins
NBR: Seven Deadly Sins
They get naked. They read. A different theme every month from Ottawa's trailblazing literary salon — since July 2017.
3 events,
Summer-Themed Cyanotype Printing Workshop #2
Summer-Themed Cyanotype Printing Workshop #2
Celebrate the summer season with a creative cyanotype printing experience inspired by the fresh energy of the summer solstice!
Folk Spectrum Collective Music Jam
Folk Spectrum Collective Music Jam
An evening of musical exploration for trans and queer folks at the Ottawa Trans Library
0 events,
1 event,
8 events,
Summer Slam Fundraising Tournament
Summer Slam Fundraising Tournament
Pride Capital Volleyball is organizing a tournament in support of Kindspace.
Beach Skills & Drills: 2-on-2 Fundamentals
Beach Skills & Drills: 2-on-2 Fundamentals
Pride Capital Volleyball's summer workshop series led by James Battiston
Ottawa Anarchist Bookfair
Ottawa Anarchist Bookfair
A bookfair organized by Ottawa-based anarchists with literature, art, workshops, food, and more!
OSPN Out and About Saturdays
OSPN Out and About Saturdays
Biweekly programming for LGBTQ2+ folks 55+ with the Ottawa Senior Pride Network.
6 events,
Think On The Fling – Burlesque Improv
Think On The Fling – Burlesque Improv
An eight-week burlesque improv class taught by Miss Patience Plush
Accessibili-tease
Accessibili-tease
A four-week burlesque workshop for members of any ability, both sitting and standing.
2 events,
A NOTE ON LANGUAGE: We recognize that language is ever-changing and imperfect. The language MAX uses is flexible and tailored to our audience which includes people with specific lived experiences and needs. We use a variety of terms and acronyms as convenient, though imperfect shorthand, including the word queer as an umbrella term for all who identify as members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Language and values change from person to person, and so you may find a range of terms being used in the community events.