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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7 events,An eight-week burlesque improv class taught by Miss Patience Plush
$180
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Join the Orleans queer community for the raising of the pride flag!
Free
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Learn to DJ in a welcoming space with DJ del Pilar! All 2SLGBTQIA+ folks welcome!
$5 – $25
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3 events,A day observing the international sex worker's rights movement which began in 1975. |
1 event, |
4 events,
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DARC's annual Big Gay Screening involves a lineup of films celebrating, exploring, and highlighting queer experiences!
Free
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An evening of super gay trivia questions about your favourite movies, music, and historical moments.
Free
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An interactive partial play-through and Q&A of "Known Mysteries"; the first Solar Server game created by Kara Stone.
$5 – $15
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7 events,
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An in-person class open exclusively to the trans community, including non-binary and 2-Spirit people, aged 18+
$9.85 – $27.96
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Casual social meets meaningful dialogue around identity, dating, transition, and more!
$12
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Join the troupes of Rouge Studio of Dance for a thrilling night of burlesque!
$17.31
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6 events,After the HUGE success of our first edition, and due to popular demand, we’re coming back stronger — and this time in a whole new space!
$25 – $30
Get super sayain with us as we unleash a kamehameha on the dancefloor at this cosplay rave colliding two iconic worlds: Sailor Moon and DBZ!
$12.50 – $33.28
Calling all fae folk! Come get Pride season flying with a fairy-themed queer dance party!
$22.63
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A fairytale-themed prom for queer youth around the NCR organized by Capital Pride.
Free
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14 events,A building-wide multi-arts event like no other, Pique facilitates discovery of independent artists and the presentation of groundbreaking new work.
$45 – $75
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Join us for our first men's health discussion group of the month!
Free
Cheer on queer softball players at the OQSL's Pride Softball Tournament!
Free
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Help the Ottawa Trans Library make their next issue of The Dragon Flyer - a community zine!
Free
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8 events,Cheer on queer softball players at the OQSL's Pride Softball Tournament!
Free
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We're back! Learn the basics of DJing with Pass the Vibes at this interactive workshop, Sunday June 8th!
$25
An eight-week burlesque improv class taught by Miss Patience Plush
$180
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Queer folks 18+ are invited to perform any art (dance, music, poetry, drag, etc.) at Kind Space
Free
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Live performances by local artists in support of the Ottawa Trans Library
$10 – $20
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3 events,Community kiki practices at the NAC organized by the Touch Grass Kiki
Free
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2 events,
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Join us for a fun evening of table tennis followed by a movie night at The Grove!
$20
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1 event,
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A community discussion for Black queer men, trans, and non-binary people about Blackening spaces and Black queer wellness.
Free
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7 events,Self-identified queer shows coming to the Ottawa Fringe Festival this month.
$14
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Meet other parents of trans kids at this monthly social at the Ottawa Trans Library
Free
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Join Loch Nisse Monster for the release of her debut album, and a game of murder mystery based on the concept of an emotional crime scene...
$16
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4 events,A weekend getaway to Wesley Clover Campgrounds with fellow queer bikers from the NCR.
$55
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Queers & Beers June edition in support of the Capital Pride Run
$7
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12 events,
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Join us for our men's health discussion group on aging queerfully!
Free
 Biweekly programming for LGBTQ2+ folks 55+ with the Ottawa Senior Pride Network.
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Luck Rabbit Collective is releasing flash options May 31. First come, first served for booking on flash day. A new group for the Indigenous, Two-Spirit, Queer community in Ottawa.
Free
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Get ready to kick up your heels and do-si-do at QCL x Ottawa Date Squares - Square Dance!
$5 – $10
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8 events,An eight-week burlesque improv class taught by Miss Patience Plush
$180
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A four-week burlesque workshop for members of any ability, both sitting and standing.
$90
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7 events, Monthly meetup for 2SLGBTQIA+ women 50+ organized by the OSPN.
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An afternoon writing workshop at Kindspace in collaboration with the Writers Collective of Canada.
Free
Community kiki practices at the NAC organized by the Touch Grass Kiki
Free
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4 events,
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Celebrate the summer season with a creative cyanotype printing experience inspired by the fresh energy of the summer solstice!
$27.96 – $97.18
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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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Algonquin College's Drag Club presents a yeehawing drag night in celebration of Pride!
Free
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Test your Queer Canadian knowledge at our Queer Trivia Night and WNBA watch party!
Free – $25
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12 events,Immerse yourself in House of Kink’s Naughty Neon: a night of UV/blacklights and hypnotic beats to keep your booties bouncin’ all night long!
$38.61 – $43.93
Are you between the ages of 14-19 and interested in connecting with other Queer youth in your community?
Free
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A free, community screening of "Lanark County Voices: There's a Place for Me Here" in Smiths Falls! |
11 events,Come cheer on fellow queers this weekend at the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
Free
A gender-expansive night of music, movement & expression—where queerness, fluidity, and glam take center stage.
$30
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Join us for our men's health discussion group on mental health!
Free
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A chill afternoon of games and community to celebrate pride month
Free
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Celebrate the summer solstice at Kupala: A Summer Solstice Celebration on Saturday, June 21st at 2 PM!
$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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12 events,
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An eight-week burlesque improv class taught by Miss Patience Plush
$180
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Monthly social and crafternoon for non-binary folks at the Ottawa Trans Library
Free
A four-week burlesque workshop for members of any ability, both sitting and standing.
$90
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4 events,Community kiki practices at the NAC organized by the Touch Grass Kiki
Free
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They get naked. They read. A different theme every month from Ottawa's trailblazing literary salon — since July 2017.
$24
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3 events,
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Celebrate the summer season with a creative cyanotype printing experience inspired by the fresh energy of the summer solstice!
$27.96 – $97.18
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An evening of musical exploration for trans and queer folks at the Ottawa Trans Library
Free
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1 event, |
7 events,
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Ottawa's all-male-identified burlesque revue. Titillation and hilarity guaranteed. Since 2024.
$22 – $27
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5 events,
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Join the ACO, MAX, and other community partners to raise awareness about the importance of HIV testing in fighting the spread of the HIV virus.
Free
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MAX Field Trips are back! Join us and fellow queers this Friday on Sparks St. for a screening of Spaceballs!
Free
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A community pop up at Arlington 5 featuring queer talent, vendors, and vibes!
Free
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Get ready to rock out with THE EMPTIES, NOISE HOTEL & JULZZZ at The Rainbow Bistro - it's gonna be a wild night!
$17.31
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11 events,Fun Fetti and Ben Dover celebrate Fierce Fusion's one-year anniversary with a night of fabulous performances!
$10
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Pride Capital Volleyball is organizing a tournament in support of Kindspace. Biweekly programming for LGBTQ2+ folks 55+ with the Ottawa Senior Pride Network.
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Pride Capital Volleyball's summer workshop series led by James Battiston
$25
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A bookfair organized by Ottawa-based anarchists with literature, art, workshops, food, and more!
Free
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12 events,
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Meet and hang out with fellow polyam folks aged 18-35 at Condeferation Park
Free
An eight-week burlesque improv class taught by Miss Patience Plush
$180
A four-week burlesque workshop for members of any ability, both sitting and standing.
$90
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Get tickets for international queer sensation, ALOK's, comedy tour, coming to the Bronson Centre!
$50.50 – $96
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2 events,
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Transference Tour event featuring live music by Little Window, Rae Spoon, Band Zone and Salmon Ella at the House of Targ in Ottawa.
$12
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4 events,
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Join the troupes of Rouge Studio of Dance for a thrilling night of burlesque!
$15 – $20
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2 events,
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Local indie concert consisting of Ottawa-based artists to celebrate Hannah Vig's new album.
$15 – $20
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4 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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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.