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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Events
Calendar of Events
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8 events,Midnight screening of a super secret movie at the Mayfair
$16
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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! |
2 events, |
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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7 events,
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3 events,
Virtual Event
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Virtual Event
A monthly virtual, drop-in discussion to discuss grief and build skills and resources to navigate it.
Free
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3 events,
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Come check out Geeky & Kinky and play some board games with us. This is a drop in event open to all.
Free
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6 events,
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1 event,The ladies of House of Kink invite you to enter a sensual, otherworldly paradise at our second No Boys Allowed: Garden of Delights!
$27.93
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6 events,Step into a night of eccentricity, whimsicality and nonconformity at That's Camp! With drag, live music, and a dj set to close the night.
$22.63
 Biweekly programming for LGBTQ2+ folks 55+ with the Ottawa Senior Pride Network. A new group for the Indigenous, Two-Spirit, Queer community in Ottawa.
Free
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 Join us for an Introduction to Dragon Boating with the Vintage Queers Dragon Boat team!
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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6 events, Monthly meetup for 2SLGBTQIA+ women 50+ organized by the OSPN.
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5 events,
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Virtual Event
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Virtual Event
Queer Death Salon is a facilitated virtual discussion group for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people to come together to discuss death, dying and grief.
Free – $30
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4 events,Dine at one of these 14 restaurants and 25% of the proceeds will be donated to support people living with HIV!
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6 events,
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Opening reception for queer and indigenous exhibits at the Ottawa Art Gallery.
Free
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4 events,
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QUEERS & BEERS is heading to Queen St. Fare. This time around ~ there will be no DJ 'til later (think after 9) too allow for conversation and networking ~ Old School Queers & Beers!
$6
Are you between the ages of 14-19 and interested in connecting with other Queer youth in your community?
Free
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Join us for a night celebrating all things 420, with Burlesque, Drag, Live music and more.
$20 – $40
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5 events,Lesbian+ dance party for solo guests and groups celebrating the 3rd birthday of Ottawa's lesbian+ events group: Lez Go!
$40
Join us for a night of live burlesque and variety show in Swizzles Basement bar. It's Basement Burlesque!
$17.31 – $20
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Get your portrait done for whatever you can afford at our PWYC Portraits event in April!
$65
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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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ACCESSORIES! ACCESSORIES! ACCESSORIES! (For queer prom or whenever)
$20
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a live show and community pop up with your fave Youth Group Rejects!
$11.98
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2 events, |
3 events,
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 Wicked-inspired movie night with a pasta buffet dinner for 2SLGBTQ+ folks over 50!
$20.00
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Let's get crafty and creative together at Queer Zine Making - come join us for a fun-filled session of zine making and connections building!
Free
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9 events,
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Speaker panel and book promotion featuring Carleton professors on the criminalization of HIV
Free
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A new monthly event inspired by Stud Country out of LA, featuring a half dance lesson, half (country) dance party vibes.
$15
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3 events,
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BJ and Shea bring you amazing live performances at Ottawa's Home for Drag - 41 York St, 2nd floor!
$26 – $80
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This Austin Powers themed show will include live performances, live music, DJ Ephemera, comedy and interactive audience games.
$22.63 – $27.96
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6 events,Queer-inclusive, fun-focused monthly EDM party for anyone who loves to dance or wants to get acquainted with Ottawa's DJ scene
$11.98
Biweekly programming for LGBTQ2+ folks 55+ with the Ottawa Senior Pride Network.
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Join the OSPN in the TD Stadium stands for a Saturday afternoon women's hockey game
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Who is ready for some vegan anniversary cake to celebrate the Ottawa Queerly Sewcial Circle's first year of existence? Come join us to enjoy the company of some crafty people and celebrate the community!
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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9 events,
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Beyond the Pale Byward Taproom and Heels and Heart Events Present Brunch, with a whole lot of drag.
$15
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Swap and shop costume pieces, clothing, accessories, wigs, and props with other local performers.
Free
Come meet and craft with fellow non-binary folks at the Ottawa Trans Library.
Free
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5 events,
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Fill in your ballot, then swing by Hello Dolly Pastries for a free cookie!
Free
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All queer musicians or music-curious folks are invited to play along to some tunes!
Free
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4 events,
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Get outside and join the Queer Bike Club's first ride of the season!
Free
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Learn about different groups and activities to get connected with as a an older GBT2Q guy.
Free
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2 events,
Featured
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This month's K1 discussion topic is all about building a career in the government!
Free
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5 events,Check out our top pics for this weekend's Writers Festival!
$25
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4 events,
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Music and board games event hosted by Homo Phono & DJ del Pilar. All 2SLGBTQIA+ and pals are welcome!
$5 – $20
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Live music for all ages at Live! on Elgin
$15 – $20
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10 events,Light up the night with a neon lights themed DJ set at T's all-welcoming club!
Free
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The queens are returning to Whiprsnapr for a drag show! Enjoy amazing home made pizzas, local craft beer and fierce drag entertainment!
$10 – $15
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Enjoy beautiful art donated by the community and support a meaningful cause.
$15 – $20
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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Queer and trans-run air guitar organization hosts regional championships at Targ!
$15 – $20
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Join Rouge Studio of Dance as we celebrate the hard work of our students & instructors with a showcase!
$20.50
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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.