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.
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Calendar of Events
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1 event,
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Super Mario themed drag show featuring local talent presented by the Lookout Bar.
$8.79
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1 event,
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Learn new beading tips, tricks, and methods from Kaytlyn Nadjiwon at Queer-friendly space, The Grove.
$130
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3 events,
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Halloween edition of Queer Club Friday, a community event at The Grove.
$20
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The Lookout's annual Halloween drag competition to crown a new Head of Horror followed by a Halloween dance party
$15
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4 events,
Neon Carnival – Hi Slay Halloween
Weekly food bank run by the AIDS Committee of Ottawa. Closed for off-site events Nov. 29. Join the Queer women's running community for Friday meets in Ottawa.
Free
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An intimate premier R&B experince where sensuality meets sophistication. Take a chance on romance, sip on some wine, and let the music do the rest.
$33.28
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6 events,
Saturday Night Drag with Karamilk and Van Goth
Saturday nightclub drag sets and dancing with Karamilk and Van Goth
$17.31
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Enjoy a fabulous 3 course meal and bottomless drinks while watching a gag-worthy drag lineup hosted by Devona Coe.
$30
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Saturday night drag at the Lookout with amazing live performances by Van Goth and Karamilk.
$33.28
Cozy up with some friends for an evening of contemporary jazz and Queer company at Art House.
$15
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5 events,
Saturday Night Drag with Karamilk and Van Goth
Transgender Parent Day
Meet members of Gay Lesbian Tennis Ottawa at novice/advanced doubles tennis every Sunday.
$25
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5 events,
Have a number you've been geeking to perform? Sign up online for Art House's Monday Open Mic Night. Doors open at 6, performances start at 7.
Free
Drop in for a session and meet the Queer square dancing community, the Ottawa Date Squares.
$10 – $12
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6 events,
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5 events,
Transgender Parent Day
Drop in for a session and meet the Queer square dancing community, the Ottawa Date Squares.
$10 – $12
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5 events,
Buster’s Drag Night Kanata
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8 events,
Intersex Day of Remembrance
Friday Night Drag with Vera and Bae Root
Friday nightclub drag sets and dancing with Vera and Bae Root.
$14.11
Weekly food bank run by the AIDS Committee of Ottawa. Closed for off-site events Nov. 29. Join the Queer women's running community for Friday meets in Ottawa.
Free
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Students are invited to engage with members of their communities for a chance to win sex toys and play some bingo as part of Pride Festival.
$6.12
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Friday night drag at the Lookout with amazing live performances by Vera and Bae Root.
$26.89
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8 events,
Divas Night at Back to Brooklyn
Saturday Night Drag with Kimmy Couture & Yeti
Saturday nightclub drag sets and dancing with Kimmy Couture and Yeti.
$17.31
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An interactive workshop to practice bystander intervention in Queer community space, The Grove.
$10
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Come join us for a fun-filled evening of drag performances, delicious food, and great company at the Ottawa Bike Cafe!
$14.11 – $22.63
Enjoy a fabulous 3 course meal and bottomless drinks while watching a gag-worthy drag lineup hosted by Devona Coe.
$30
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Saturday night drag at the Lookout with amazing live performances by Kimmy Couture and Yeti.
$33.28
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9 events,
Divas Night at Back to Brooklyn
Saturday Night Drag with Kimmy Couture & Yeti
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Open to all levels, drop-in is more about having fun and getting exciting rallies going than what is on the scoreboard.
$8
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Join fellow Queer local music fans Downtown at the Rainbow Bistro.
$17
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3 events,
Have a number you've been geeking to perform? Sign up online for Art House's Monday Open Mic Night. Doors open at 6, performances start at 7.
Free
Drop in for a session and meet the Queer square dancing community, the Ottawa Date Squares.
$10 – $12
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6 events,
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7 events,
Come meet and craft with fellow non-binary folks at the Ottawa Trans Library.
Free
Drop in for a session and meet the Queer square dancing community, the Ottawa Date Squares.
$10 – $12
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9 events,
Jocks and Socks: Below Deck
Queer performances at the 27 Club for an Ottawa Wolves Rugby fundraiser.
$10
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Join fellow Queer local music fans Downtown at the Rainbow Bistro.
$20
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Step into the PARTYGIRL exhibit at Art House. Explore the works, enjoy a drink, and meet the artist and fellow fans.
Free
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Join fellow Queer local music fans Downtown at the Rainbow Bistro.
$17.31
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7 events,
Friday Night Drag with Shea D. Ladie & Karamilk
Saturday nightclub drag sets and dancing with Shea D. Ladie & Karamilk.
$17.31
Weekly food bank run by the AIDS Committee of Ottawa. Closed for off-site events Nov. 29. Join the Queer women's running community for Friday meets in Ottawa.
Free
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Karamilk & Shea D. Ladie serve you amazing live drag performances at Ottawa's Home for Drag.
$26.89
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9 events,
Laylit
Party series coming to Ottawa, celebrating music and artists from the Arab/SWANA region and its diaspora.
$31.59 – $37.61
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Social square dancing event in Downtown Ottawa organized by Queer square dancing group, the Date squares.
$15 – $45
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Support 2SLGBTQ+ vendors and celebrate the holidays at the third annual Queer Christmas Craft Show.
Free
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Capital Rainbow Refuge is excited to welcome guests for an evening of art, food, dance and fundraising!
$126.48
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A fabulous drag show at the local brewery Whiprsnapr in Bells corners! Hosted by the incredible talents of Kween Mallika and Tanya King!
$10 – $15
Enjoy a fabulous 3 course meal and bottomless drinks while watching a gag-worthy drag lineup hosted by Devona Coe.
$30
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9 events,
Laylit
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A Glittershaker drag/burlesque brunch at Amberwood Lounge and Eatery.
$27.96
Open to all levels, drop-in is more about having fun and getting exciting rallies going than what is on the scoreboard.
$8
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6 events,
Anonymous HIV testing pop-ups at MAX Ottawa. Available by appointment or by walk-in (first come, first served).
Free
Have a number you've been geeking to perform? Sign up online for Art House's Monday Open Mic Night. Doors open at 6, performances start at 7.
Free
Drop in for a session and meet the Queer square dancing community, the Ottawa Date Squares.
$10 – $12
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7 events,
International Men’s Day
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Meet fellow BIPOC 2SLGBTQ+ folks at the AIDS Committee of Ottawa monthly social.
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A gathering for Trans Day of Remembrance, come celebrate trans joy with us by making collage pronoun buttons!
Free
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7 events,
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A pop-up mpox vaccine clinic organized by MAX Ottawa and Ottawa Public Health.
Free
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Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and envision new possibilities for representation in film!
Free
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5 events,
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A Glittershaker Swiftie-themed drag/burlesque show at ALORA Ottawa.
$22.63
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Swing by Art House with some friends for an evening of board games and good beats.
Free – $20
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8 events,
BAD BITCH BURLESQUE + DRAG at 27 Club SHOW + AFTERPARTY
Get ready for a show with everything you love about Burlesque + Drag joining forces at 27 Club in Byward Market with $5 happy hour!
$17.31 – $25
Friday Night Abysskiss’ Drag-iversary hosted by Vera and Abysskiss
Saturday nightclub drag sets and dancing with Abysskiss & Vera
$14.11
Weekly food bank run by the AIDS Committee of Ottawa. Closed for off-site events Nov. 29. Join the Queer women's running community for Friday meets in Ottawa.
Free
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Abysskiss and Vera bring you amazing live performances at Ottawa's Home for Drag.
$26.89
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11 events,
Saturday Night Drag with Aimee Yoncé Shennel & Kimmy Couture
Saturday nightclub drag sets and dancing with Aimee Yoncé Shennel & Kimmy Couture.
$17.31
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An empowering event to uplist the voices of the transgender community.
Free
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Let's get together to raise funds for Kind Space and have fun with sustainable fashion and a drag catwalk!
Free
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Swing by the Ottawa Bike Cafe to celebrate the Launch of Good Golly Zine's newest zine!
Free
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A concert to commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance by Ottawa's all genders, all voices choir, Tone Cluster.
$5 – $25
Enjoy a fabulous 3 course meal and bottomless drinks while watching a gag-worthy drag lineup hosted by Devona Coe.
$30
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Get ready for a sizzling evening filled with love and excitement on Lust Island - where passion and romance take center stage!
$19.69
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9 events,
Saturday Night Drag with Aimee Yoncé Shennel & Kimmy Couture
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Get ready for a fabulous drag brunch experience at Motel Chelsea - it's gonna be a wild and unforgettable extravaganza!
$38.27
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Open to all levels, drop-in is more about having fun and getting exciting rallies going than what is on the scoreboard.
$8
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8 events,
Anonymous HIV testing pop-ups at MAX Ottawa. Available by appointment or by walk-in (first come, first served).
Free
An artsy monthly drop in program for queers. This month, make a zine or swap what you already have with someone else!
Free
Have a number you've been geeking to perform? Sign up online for Art House's Monday Open Mic Night. Doors open at 6, performances start at 7.
Free
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6 events,
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Wysteria Root hosts an amazing ensemble cast for an evening of inspiring performances!
$8.79
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9 events,
Featured
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A speaker panel about lived experience in critical drug studies and addiction matters featuring MAX.
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A fierce night of trivia that celebrates pop culture, media, and everything in between, hosted by the dazzling drag star, Aria Doll.
$11.98 – $17.31
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10 events,
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Grow With The Flow: All ages plant social
Free
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8 events,
Friday Night Drag with Sunshine Glitterchild & Xtra
Saturday nightclub drag sets and dancing with Sunshine Glitterchild & Xtra.
$14.11
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Join MAX at Carleton for workshops about safer substance use and PnP practices.
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Join the ACO to commemorate World AIDS Day at Parliament Hill, followed by a reception at the NAC. Join the Queer women's running community for Friday meets in Ottawa.
Free
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Hot Dog Summer EP release with special guests Sun Junkies, Hug Mosh, and Out By Lucy.
$19.54
Spend a jazzy night with your pals at Art House for its Fever Pitch Hot Jazz.
$15
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6 events,
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Enjoy a fabulous 3 course meal and bottomless drinks while watching a gag-worthy drag lineup hosted by Devona Coe.
$30
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Frisque Femme Productions takes Ottawa back in time to the classic era of burlesque.
$38.61
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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.