MAX Articles

Ottawa’s Next Drag Superstar – Week 2 – Infinite Disco

May 5, 2026

Ottawa’s Next Drag Superstar continues with a tribute to the unmistakable sounds, aesthetics, and energy of all things disco!

Dyke Night – Crafts & Social

May 5, 2026

Meet new friends & lovers, make some crafts, share astrological signs.

International AIDS Candlelight Memorial

May 5, 2026

Join the ACO and Bruce House for a meaningful morning of remembrance and community.

Be Gay Do Art

May 5, 2026

Celebrate the nice weather by doing art in the park.

Keeping It 100: Mental Health

April 30, 2026

MAX Ottawa’s monthly community group for queer African, Caribbean, and Black people. This session focuses on mental health skills and support.

Ottawa’s Next Drag Superstar – Week 1 – Premiere Variety Show

April 28, 2026

Ottawa’s Next Drag Superstar 4 kicks off with an exciting Variety Show. Join us for a talent showcase from all of your 2026 contestants!

Writers Festival: Do the Right Thing

April 28, 2026

Emily Austin, an Ottawa-based queer author, returns to the Writers Festival to discuss her recent book “Is This a Cry for Help?”

Support MAX during Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend 🏁

April 28, 2026

MAX Ottawa is fundraising through the Tamarack Race Weekend to sustain and expand our health and wellness programs.

My History of Lesbian Activism

April 27, 2026

A powerful and thought-provoking evening with Marie Robertson, one of Canada’s most influential voices in LGBTQ+ advocacy.

Queen & Queer

April 27, 2026

Get ready for another unforgettable lesboqueer night with the best crowd in the city and our amazing allies.