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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9 events,
Underwear Night
Karaoke Sunday @ T’s
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!
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.
NOW WHAT? Group for 50+ queer guys
NOW WHAT? Group for 50+ queer guys
A casual group for GBT2Q guys over 50 years old organized by MAX & the Senior Pride Network.
4 events,
Keeping it 100 en Français
Keeping it 100 en Français
Un repas et groupe de discussion entre pairs pour les hommes queer noirs, caribéens et africains, ainsi que les personnes trans et non binaires.
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,
Keeping it 100 (K1) New Year Edition
Keeping it 100 (K1) New Year Edition
A peer discussion group and cookout for African, Caribbean, and Black queer men and trans and non-binary folks.
4 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.
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.
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.
5 events,
Fired Up! Pottery Paint Night!
Fired Up! Pottery Paint Night!
Lez Go, an Ottawa lesbian + events group, presents Fired Up! Pottery Paint Night! in Gloucester
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.
3 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,
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).
Munro Beattie Lecture: “Imps and Imposters: Where Do Stories Come From”
Munro Beattie Lecture: “Imps and Imposters: Where Do Stories Come From”
This year's Munro Beattie Lecture by Ann-Marie MacDonald, a queer icon on the Canadian literary scene.
1 event,
6 events,
Pride: Visual Art Exhibit
Pride: Visual Art Exhibit
An unforgettable queer art party featuring the creativity of over 50 amazing artists.
QueerAmore
QueerAmore
An online space hosted by Kind Space to gather and talk about issues related to being bisexual, pansexual, bi-curious and questioning.
5 events,
CAKE: Sugar Heart Disco
CAKE: Sugar Heart Disco
Hey Queers! Get ready to fall head over heels for Sugar Heart Disco, the sweetest edition of CAKE!
Winter Pride in ByWard
Winter Pride in ByWard
A vibrant celebration of queer talent and community as part of Winterlude 2025.
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.
8 events,
HiSlay Super Bowl Halftime Drag Show Extravaganza
HiSlay Super Bowl Halftime Drag Show Extravaganza
Touchdown! Get ready to slay the field at the Super Bowl Halftime Drag Show Extravaganza Feb. 8th at 27 Club!
OFR Winter Saturday Run + Breakfast (Winter)
OFR Winter Saturday Run + Breakfast (Winter)
Join Ottawa's Queer running community for Saturday morning meets and breakfast.
OSPN: Out and About Saturday
OSPN: Out and About Saturday
OSPN in partnership with The Good Companions is delighted to offer in person programing to our 55+ LGBTQ2+ community. Out and About Saturdays is specialty programing for the 55+ LGBTQ2+ community. Ideas for offerings can be forwarded to the program coordinator, Stephane Gauthier at sgauthier@thegoodcompanions.ca or by telephone at (613) 236-0428 ext. 2353. Schedule of…
Uncen$ored Bloody Valentine
Uncen$ored Bloody Valentine
Celebrate the re-opening of Wicked Wanda's at their risqué gallery show!
Queers & Beers Aylmer Edition
Queers & Beers Aylmer Edition
Queers & Beers is back again with drinks, socializing, dancing and a gay ole time at the British Hotel in Aylmer
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,
HiSlay Super Bowl Halftime Drag Show Extravaganza
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.
4 events,
Cheap Thrills: Sweet and Spicy Do It Yourself Sex Toys Workshop
Cheap Thrills: Sweet and Spicy Do It Yourself Sex Toys Workshop
A Venus Envy workshop sharing how to expand your sex toy repertoire!
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,
7 events,
An Evening of Burlesque and Drag and Valentine’s Craft Fair
An Evening of Burlesque and Drag and Valentine’s Craft Fair
Find something xtra special at the Valentine's Day market and get whisked away by this stunning burlesque and drag lineup!
OSPN: Oz-Some Noodle Night
OSPN: Oz-Some Noodle Night
Wicked-inspired movie night with a pasta buffet dinner for 2SLGBTQ+ folks over 50!
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.
She, Men, & the Giant F*cking Snake – 2025 undercurrents festival
She, Men, & the Giant F*cking Snake – 2025 undercurrents festival
Join us the undercurrents for the Interstellar Drag Theatre Production.
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.
She, Men, & the Giant F*cking Snake – 2025 undercurrents festival
She, Men, & the Giant F*cking Snake – 2025 undercurrents festival
Join us the undercurrents for the Interstellar Drag Theatre Production.
4 events,
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.
3 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).
3 events,
Youth Mental Health & Art Workshop: Navigating Our Current 2SLGBTQIA+ Landscape
Youth Mental Health & Art Workshop: Navigating Our Current 2SLGBTQIA+ Landscape
A peer-to-peer group for youth in the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
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.
LCxMPP: Hiphop & Culture
LCxMPP: Hiphop & Culture
A variety show celebrating Hiphop, Culture, and the Black creatives who paved the way.
2 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.
6 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.
Sunday Night Tennis
Sunday Night Tennis
Meet members of Gay Lesbian Tennis Ottawa at novice/advanced doubles tennis every Sunday.
3 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.
3 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,
Lateral Violence Affecting Black 2SLGBTQ+ Communities Webinar
Lateral Violence Affecting Black 2SLGBTQ+ Communities Webinar
In recognition of Black History Month, we’re taking time to reflect on and honour the histories of Black communities with the Lateral Violence Webinar.
5 events,
Smutty Storytelling
Smutty Storytelling
Performances of literary smut shamelessly exploring sexual empowerment, healing, and transformation.
5 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.
Capital Kingdom present BIPOC Excellence Showcase
Capital Kingdom present BIPOC Excellence Showcase
Eat, mingle, and dance the night away with BIPOC drag and burlesque artists!
Fever Pitch Hot Jazz
Fever Pitch Hot Jazz
Spend a jazzy night with your pals at Art House for its Fever Pitch Hot Jazz.
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.
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.