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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S Sat
4 events,
Sunday Night Tennis
Sunday Night Tennis
Meet members of Gay Lesbian Tennis Ottawa at novice/advanced doubles tennis every Sunday.
2 events,
Art House: Open Mic Night
Art House: Open Mic Night
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.
6 events,
Glitch: Y2K NYE
Glitch: Y2K NYE
get ready to party like it’s 1999 at GLITCH: Y2K NYE! 💿 👾 join us at Club SAW for a night of early 2000s nostalgia with an incredible lineup of queer talent and ring in the new year Y2K style 💫 jam out to beats by DJs Torin, Hug Mosh, and Sweet Morgane, spinning the hits…
NYE with Saltina Shaker, Sunshine Glitterchild and Karamilk
NYE with Saltina Shaker, Sunshine Glitterchild and Karamilk
Saturday nightclub drag sets and dancing with Saltina Shaker, Sunshine Glitterchild, and Karamilk.
NYE with Saltina Shaker, Sunshine Glitterchild and Karamilk
NYE with Saltina Shaker, Sunshine Glitterchild and Karamilk
NYE drag at the Lookout with amazing live performances by Saltina Shaker, Sunshine Glitterchild and Karamilk.
3 events,
4 events,
QueerAmore
QueerAmore
An online space hosted by Kind Space to gather and talk about issues related to being bisexual, pansexual, bi-curious and questioning.
4 events,
OFR Women’s* 5 km walk or run
OFR Women’s* 5 km walk or run
Join the Queer women's running community for Friday meets in Ottawa.
Ottawa Frontrunners Weekly Womens Meet
Ottawa Frontrunners Weekly Womens Meet
Join the Queer women's running community for Friday meets in Ottawa.
4 events,
Ottawa Frontrunners Saturday Meets (Winter)
Ottawa Frontrunners Saturday Meets (Winter)
Join Ottawa's Queer running community for Saturday morning meets.
OFR Winter Saturday Run + Breakfast (Winter)
OFR Winter Saturday Run + Breakfast (Winter)
Join Ottawa's Queer running community for Saturday morning meets and breakfast.
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.
Art House: Metro Jazz
Art House: Metro Jazz
Cozy up with some friends for an evening of contemporary jazz and Queer company at Art House.
3 events,
Sunday Night Tennis
Sunday Night Tennis
Meet members of Gay Lesbian Tennis Ottawa at novice/advanced doubles tennis every Sunday.
2 events,
Art House: Open Mic Night
Art House: Open Mic Night
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.
2 events,
OFR Tuesday Run + beverage
OFR Tuesday Run + beverage
Run or walk with Frontrunners and join us for a beverage or supper after (place to be determined).
2 events,
Drag Me To 2025!
Drag Me To 2025!
High-energy lip syncs & show-stopping looks come together for an unforgettable night of drag for Drag Me To Live!'s first show of 2025!
3 events,
3 events,
OFR Women’s* 5 km walk or run
OFR Women’s* 5 km walk or run
Join the Queer women's running community for Friday meets in Ottawa.
3 events,
OFR Winter Saturday Run + Breakfast (Winter)
OFR Winter Saturday Run + Breakfast (Winter)
Join Ottawa's Queer running community for Saturday morning meets and breakfast.
A Queerly Crafty Supply Swap and January Crafty Afternoon
A Queerly Crafty Supply Swap and January Crafty Afternoon
Join us for a craft supply swap and the January edition of the Queerly Crafty Afternoon!
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.
5 events,
Pure Kitchen Elgin Drag Brunch
Pure Kitchen Elgin Drag Brunch
Drag brunch hosted by Eden Moore starring Banshii Waylon, Betty Baker & Shea D. Ladie.
Drop-In Volleyball
Drop-In Volleyball
Open to all levels, drop-in is more about having fun and getting exciting rallies going than what is on the scoreboard.
Sunday Night Tennis
Sunday Night Tennis
Meet members of Gay Lesbian Tennis Ottawa at novice/advanced doubles tennis every Sunday.
2 events,
Art House: Open Mic Night
Art House: Open Mic Night
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.
2 events,
OFR Tuesday Run + beverage
OFR Tuesday Run + beverage
Run or walk with Frontrunners and join us for a beverage or supper after (place to be determined).
1 event,
5 events,
Trans Life Drawing
Trans Life Drawing
An in-person drawing class of trans models for the trans community.
5 events,
House of Kink: No Boys Allowed – a sexy slumber party
House of Kink: No Boys Allowed – a sexy slumber party
Bi+ parties for authentic expression and erotic exploration!
OFR Women’s* 5 km walk or run
OFR Women’s* 5 km walk or run
Join the Queer women's running community for Friday meets in Ottawa.
4 events,
OFR Winter Saturday Run + Breakfast (Winter)
OFR Winter Saturday Run + Breakfast (Winter)
Join Ottawa's Queer running community for Saturday morning meets and breakfast.
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.
Hannah Vig + Touch Grass + Valley Girls
Hannah Vig + Touch Grass + Valley Girls
Rock melodies and sweet harmonies at the Rainbow to help you fight your winter blues.
5 events,
Drag 101 Workshop Gr 5-9
Drag 101 Workshop Gr 5-9
Local popular drag king Zak Zinya (Michelle) is offering a workshop teaching the basics of drag in “Drag 101"
Drop-In Volleyball
Drop-In Volleyball
Open to all levels, drop-in is more about having fun and getting exciting rallies going than what is on the scoreboard.
Sunday Night Tennis
Sunday Night Tennis
Meet members of Gay Lesbian Tennis Ottawa at novice/advanced doubles tennis every Sunday.
4 events,
Art House: Open Mic Night
Art House: Open Mic Night
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.
QueerAmore
QueerAmore
An online space hosted by Kind Space to gather and talk about issues related to being bisexual, pansexual, bi-curious and questioning.
Naked Boys Reading: “And All That Jazz!” (The Musical Theatre Show)
Naked Boys Reading: “And All That Jazz!” (The Musical Theatre Show)
They get naked. They read. A different theme every month from Ottawa's trailblazing literary salon — since July 2017.
2 events,
OFR Tuesday Run + beverage
OFR Tuesday Run + beverage
Run or walk with Frontrunners and join us for a beverage or supper after (place to be determined).
1 event,
4 events,
Parent’s Coffee Hour
Parent’s Coffee Hour
Meet other parents of trans kids at the Ottawa Trans Library's monthly social.
4 events,
OFR Women’s* 5 km walk or run
OFR Women’s* 5 km walk or run
Join the Queer women's running community for Friday meets in Ottawa.
DRAG ‘N BINGO at Kichesippi Beer Co!
DRAG ‘N BINGO at Kichesippi Beer Co!
Saltina and Sunshine host their first bingo night at Kichesippi Beer Co!
3 events,
OFR Winter Saturday Run + Breakfast (Winter)
OFR Winter Saturday Run + Breakfast (Winter)
Join Ottawa's Queer running community for Saturday morning meets and breakfast.
Writers’ Salon: Works in Progress
Writers’ Salon: Works in Progress
The Writers’ Salon offers a space for writers to connect, share and build community.
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,
Non-binary Social/Crafternoon
Non-binary Social/Crafternoon
Come meet and craft with fellow non-binary folks at the Ottawa Trans Library.
Drop-In Volleyball
Drop-In Volleyball
Open to all levels, drop-in is more about having fun and getting exciting rallies going than what is on the scoreboard.
Drag Bingo-Retro theme
Drag Bingo-Retro theme
Join us for a night of Drag Bingo. Dress for your fav decade! A night of Drag Bingo. Dress for your fav decade!
2 events,
Art House: Open Mic Night
Art House: Open Mic Night
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.
2 events,
OFR Tuesday Run + beverage
OFR Tuesday Run + beverage
Run or walk with Frontrunners and join us for a beverage or supper after (place to be determined).
1 event,
3 events,
4 events,
OFR Women’s* 5 km walk or run
OFR Women’s* 5 km walk or run
Join the Queer women's running community for Friday meets in Ottawa.
Fever Pitch Hot Jazz
Fever Pitch Hot Jazz
Spend a jazzy night with your pals at Art House for its Fever Pitch Hot Jazz.
3 events,
OFR Winter Saturday Run + Breakfast (Winter)
OFR Winter Saturday Run + Breakfast (Winter)
Join Ottawa's Queer running community for Saturday morning meets and breakfast.
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.
Art House: Metro Jazz
Art House: Metro Jazz
Cozy up with some friends for an evening of contemporary jazz and Queer company at Art House.
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.