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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8 events,
Pique
Ottawa's seasonal forward-thinking arts show is back with another exciting lineup of experimental and underground musicians, artists, and performers.
$45 – $75
House of Kink Presents: Hot n’ Heavy
HoK events are a safe space for all. Whether this is your first time or you’re a seasoned kinkster — you are welcome here!
$35 – $40
A crafternoon and social for nonbinary people at the Ottawa Trans Library
Free
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1 event,
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1 event,
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4 events,
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A MAX discussion group for gay men over 50 about finding and maintaining connection and romance.
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D&D for youth ages 11-18 hosted by Ten Oaks Project and Big Brothers Big Sisters Ottawa
Free
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A community event at the pop-up exhibit curated by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
Free
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7 events,
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Local queer artist, Erika Lashbrook, is playing some new tunes at Night Oat
$10
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Comedy meets kink in an unforgettable evening of fun, laughter, and pleasure exploration!
$33.28
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4 events,
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A webinar for the academic community to share their experiences with AI and false responders in data collection.
Free
Un groupe de soutien virtuel pour les membres de la communauté trans et ses allié·es, ainsi que personnes en questionnement de 16 ans et plus.
Gratuit
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Join us for fun, art and mingling with other local Ottawa non-monogamous folks or those interested in the lifestyle. Art supplies and nude models included!
$20 – $25
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9 events,
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Land, Love, Liberation is a celebration of the land, our ancestors, and freedom! Join us for a day of deep connections in community
$30 – $77
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Monthly social and zine-making afternoon at the Ottawa Trans Library
Free
Halloween silk aerial show at LabO Theatre
$21.69
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 dedicated space at the Ottawa Trans Library for anyone on the trans-masculine spectrum.
Free
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2 events,
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An intimate evening of life drawing filled with self-expression and body positivity.
$9
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3 events,
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A creative writing group organized by the Ottawa Senior Pride Network
Free
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1 event,
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4 events,
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2 events,
"Angels & Demons" is The Iron Cabaret’s most decadent and daring show yet—a night of divine seduction and devilish delight.
$49 – $70
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3 events,
Enjoy a fabulous 3 course meal and bottomless drinks while watching a gag-worthy drag lineup hosted by Devona Coe.
$30
"Angels & Demons" is The Iron Cabaret’s most decadent and daring show yet—a night of divine seduction and devilish delight.
$49 – $70
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1 event,
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2 events,
Biweekly creative writing workshop organized by the Ottawa Senior Pride Network.
Free
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2 events,
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An evening of queer storytelling with trans author Ivan Coyote
Free
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6 events,
Queer Connection Lanark has started a monthly bookclub at the Perth District Library. Check out the reading list and learn how to get involved.
Free
"Angels & Demons" is The Iron Cabaret’s most decadent and daring show yet—a night of divine seduction and devilish delight.
$49 – $70
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6 events,
Korruption 2
Are you between the ages of 14-19 and interested in connecting with other Queer youth in your community?
Free
Trans Outaouais offre son groupe de soutien en présentiel pour les membres de la communauté trans et ses allié·es, ainsi que personnes en questionnement de 16 ans et plus mensuellement.
Gratuit
"Angels & Demons" is The Iron Cabaret’s most decadent and daring show yet—a night of divine seduction and devilish delight.
$49 – $70
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7 events,
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Join us for a cozy night of music, drag and more! All by local queer youth.
Free
Enjoy a fabulous 3 course meal and bottomless drinks while watching a gag-worthy drag lineup hosted by Devona Coe.
$30
"Angels & Demons" is The Iron Cabaret’s most decadent and daring show yet—a night of divine seduction and devilish delight.
$49 – $70
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Join a bunch of queers as we take a stroll around the Dominion Arboretum!
Free
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2 events,
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Screening of CANFAR's first documentary short about HIV and aging
$25
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5 events,
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A pumpkin-carving party for queer newcomers and BIPOC folks hosted by MAX Ottawa, the ACO, United in Pride, and Capital Rainbow Refuge.
Free
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Fundraiser dinner for Northern Lights Refuge at La Dolce Vita
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Virtual Event
Facilitated by Jess deVries this is a space with the purpose of building connection, skill, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people
Free – $30
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“The antici… pation is over! Get ready to do the time warp again at the Lookout Bar! Back by popular demand, one night only!
$7
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2 events,
Ottawa International Writers Festival
Queer authors and events at this fall's Ottawa International Writers Festival
$25 – $60
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We're discussing all things gender and sexualities in this month's programming for queer African, Black, and Caribbean people. |
5 events,
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4 events,
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Rejoinez-nous pour une discussion autour des substances et de la communauté queer.
Free
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5 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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6 events,
Ottawa International Writers Festival
A crafternoon and social for nonbinary people at the Ottawa Trans Library
Free
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Join us for a night of mystery and elegance at our Masquerade Soirée with CORAS - it's going to be a night to remember!
$35
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1 event,
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2 events,
Biweekly creative writing workshop organized by the Ottawa Senior Pride Network.
Free
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1 event,
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Join MAX for a Halloween party! Compete in our kit-packing relay race, work on some crafts or your halloween costume, and enjoy our screening of The Craft. |
6 events,
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It's the most wonderful time of the year- the Lookout’s annual Queer of Halloween competition! Produced by Vera and Ruby Foxglove.
$15
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Halloween boylesque and cabaret show brought to you by Moose Knuckle
$24
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4 events,
Pitbull! Halloween Horrors
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Costume party for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks and pals! A covid-safer & alcohol free party.
Free – $25
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5 events,
Nightmare on Queen St.
Join Lez Go, Ottawa's lesbian+ events group, for our HUGE Halloween party, Nightmare on Queen Street!
$32 – $42
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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MAX: A Halloween CRAFTernoon
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.