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. To submit an event, scroll to the bottom of the page, or click here.
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Events
Calendar of Events
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6 events,Come meet and craft with fellow non-binary folks at the Ottawa Trans Library.
Free
Open to all levels, drop-in is more about having fun and getting exciting rallies going than what is on the scoreboard.
$8
Meet members of Gay Lesbian Tennis Ottawa at novice/advanced doubles tennis every Sunday.
$25
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4 events,
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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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3 events,
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Run or walk with Frontrunners and join us for a beverage or supper after (place to be determined).
Free
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3 events,
Virtual Event
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Virtual Event
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.
Free
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Come test your knowledge on the amazing Black contributors, history, and culture of Black excellence at a trivia edition of K1!
Free
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7 events,
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 Évènement gratuit s'adressant aux hommes GBTQ+ qui veulent réseauter avec d'autres hommes GBTQ+.
Free
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Performances of literary smut shamelessly exploring sexual empowerment, healing, and transformation.
$30
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7 events,
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Monthly group for 2SLGBTQ+ folks over 50 organized by MAX and the OSPN.
Free
Join the Queer women's running community for Friday meets in Ottawa.
Free
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 Eat, mingle, and dance the night away with BIPOC drag and burlesque artists!
$10 – $15
Spend a jazzy night with your pals at Art House for its Fever Pitch Hot Jazz.
$15
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8 events,Unmask your true self, embrace the unknown, and celebrate in a space where queerness reigns supreme. This is your night to dazzle, play, and revel in the joy of community.
$15 – $45
Welcome to SKANK. Ottawa's newest dance party! A wild sexy space for everyone, featuring house/techno beats and a fierce drag presence.
$12.50 – $25
Join Ottawa's Queer running community for Saturday morning meets and breakfast.
Free
A 6-week storytelling workshop for queer elders.
$105.75
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Unleash your inner badminton superstar for an afternoon of epic rallies.
Free – $8
Enjoy a fabulous 3 course meal and bottomless drinks while watching a gag-worthy drag lineup hosted by Devona Coe.
$30
Cozy up with some friends for an evening of contemporary jazz and Queer company at Art House.
$15
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7 events,
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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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5 events,Our Affirm Program is excited to announce a new virtual drop-in throughout the month of March!
Free
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Touch Grass Kiki welcomes you to another film screening at the NAC!
Free
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A masked and COVID-conscious social including a variety show featuring disabled artists.
$10 – $30
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3 events,
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 Bound on in to the monthly Howl social! Come grab drink, snack on some treats and join Probe and The Capital Pups for a fantastical night filled with socializing, community connections, and board games! Come dressed as the adorable pet/animal that you are, and enjoy a romp and cuddle on our cozy foam mats! No…
Free
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3 events,
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6 events,An online space hosted by Kind Space to gather and talk about issues related to being bisexual, pansexual, bi-curious and questioning.
Free
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4 events,
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Travel back in time with us from the 2020s to the 1920s and experience tease through the decades!
$38.61
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8 events,Come meet the Ottawa BLUF community and stick around for T's famous Gear Night!
Free
Join Ottawa's Queer running community for Saturday morning meets and breakfast.
Free
A 6-week storytelling workshop for queer elders.
$105.75
 Community programming for 2SLGBTQ+ folks over 55.
Free
Community programming for 2SLGBTQ+ folks over 55.
Free
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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5 events,
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Join us for a chill afternoon of LGBTQ+ friendly crafting and creativity!
$10
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An interactive concert led by Tone Cluster featuring a setlist ranging from protest and justice tunes, to choral numbers.
$1 – $30
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4 events,Our Affirm Program is excited to announce a new virtual drop-in throughout the month of March!
Free
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2 events,
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Girls+ to the Front Songwriters Circle showcase featuring women in music from Ottawa and beyond.
$15
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9 events,
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Monthly drawing session open to trans, non-binary, and 2-Spirit folks 18+.
$8 – $20
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An epic musical evening at LIVE! On Elgin starring Marc McLaughlin, Pith, and Band Zone!
$15 – $20
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2 events,
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The ultimate drag/nightclub queer experience to get the weekend off on the right foot
Free
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8 events,Presented by TD Bank Group! Pride Capital Volleyball is excited to announce our annual Gala and you're invited!
$35
Be Proud and Miss Patience Plush have a totally a-moo-sing drag and burlesque cast to liven up your Saturday!
$20
Join Ottawa's Queer running community for Saturday morning meets and breakfast.
Free
A 6-week storytelling workshop for queer elders.
$105.75
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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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7 events,
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Get your portrait done for whatever you can afford at our PWYC Portraits event in March!
$65
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An afternoon of sensual cinema featuring a panel discussion, short film screening and a pop-up shop!
$33.28
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6 events,
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Our Affirm Program is excited to announce a new virtual drop-in throughout the month of March!
Free
An online space hosted by Kind Space to gather and talk about issues related to being bisexual, pansexual, bi-curious and questioning.
Free
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3 events,
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Celebrate the season of renewal with a hands-on cyanotype printing experience!
$25 – $90
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4 events,
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5 events,Held around the Spring Equinox, this day represents transformation, renewal, and the ongoing strength of Two-Spirit and Indigenous 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
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3 events,
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Come join us for a Trans Movie Night to raise funds for the Trans Library and Trans Media Portal!
$5 – $50
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10 events,A vampire-inspired kinky dance party where your fantasies can come to life!
$33.28 – $43.93
Join Ottawa's Queer running community for Saturday morning meets and breakfast.
Free
A 6-week storytelling workshop for queer elders.
$105.75
Community programming for 2SLGBTQ+ folks over 55.
Free
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Celebrate Little Jo Berry's 9th birthday! All day cake, cupcakes, mocktails, sandwiches, and more!
Free
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 An afternoon of meaningful conversations by/for 2SLGBTQ+ seniors to support aging at home.
Free
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5 events,Come meet and craft with fellow non-binary folks at the Ottawa Trans Library.
Free
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4 events,Our Affirm Program is excited to announce a new virtual drop-in throughout the month of March!
Free
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2 events,
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Un repas et groupe de discussion entre pairs pour les hommes queer noirs, caribéens et africains, ainsi que les personnes trans et non binaires.
Free
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9 events,
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An info session about sexual health for newcomer women at the ACO.
Free
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A plant social to make and discuss seed balls at Kind Space.
Free
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8 events,
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Trans community event for youth 13-17 organized by Ten Oaks.
Free
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Trans Day of Visibility drop-in evening with the Queer Youth Action Committee.
Free
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QUEERS & BEERS at Overflow Brewery featuring live music feat. OK Naledi + Kira on drums + Cynthia on base!
$5 – $10
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A titillating burlesque performance to celebrate 7 years of the Rougette's!
$35
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10 events,Midnight screening of a super secret movie at the Mayfair
$16
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A hole-in-one event for anal sexual health and pleasure with guest speakers, games, and snacks!
Free
Join Ottawa's Queer running community for Saturday morning meets and breakfast.
Free
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Come by the Grove for a Saturday morning clothing swap!
Free
A 6-week storytelling workshop for queer elders.
$105.75
Virtual Event
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Virtual Event
An afternoon of snapping and poetry over zoom.
Free
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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8 events,
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Come celebrate Trans Day of Visibility with community at the Ottawa Trans Library & be treated to a gourmet snack.
Free
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5 events,
Virtual Event
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Virtual Event
Pop-up support group for trans, intersex, and gender-diverse folks struggling with eating disorders or disordered eating.
Free
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A rally for trans rights during this election season and to commemorate Trans Day of Visibility.
Free
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5 events,
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Monthly Howl social at Probe - play games, meet community, and snack on some treats! |
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4 events,
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5 events,Come reset the grid with a night of various club influenced rhythms spanning across genres that are at the root of dancefloor music.
$16.54
Dance with Kimmy & Jelly for the Lookout's nightclub part of the night
$14.11
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Friday night drag celebrating TDOV at the Lookout
$26.89
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13 events, Super Gay Karaoke?! That's right! Queering Aylmer presents drag, dancing, and unapologetic vocal chaos ;)
$10
Congrego is bringing together 4 Collectives with 12 DJs in total, for a 2 room party for the ages
$20.35
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Work on the next issue of The Dragon Flyer at the Ottawa Trans Library
Free
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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
Cozy up with some friends for an evening of contemporary jazz and Queer company at Art House.
$15
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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.