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SUMMARY:Potluck culturel au parc Fontaine
DESCRIPTION:Vous voulez partager vos plats traditionnels et vivre un échange culturel? Ce sera au menu à notre potluck culturel du jeudi 13 août de 16 à 19h! Rendez-vous à 16h aux bureaux de Jeunesse Idem (109 rue Wright\, portes au 41 rue Leduc)! Nous nous rendrons ensuite au Parc Fontaine (la météo le permettant). Tous sont bienvenus! Inscrivez-vous avec le lien Forms‼️ \n\n\n\nAccessibilité: \n\n\n\n\nBureaux de Jeunesse Idem: L’entrée des bureaux de Jeunesse Idem est accessible aux usagers de fauteuils roulants. Il n’y a pas de salle de bain accessible dans les bureaux\, mais il y en a une dans le bâtiment adjacent\, ce qui demande un déplacement de 5 à 10 minutes.\n\n\n\nMarche entre JI et le parc Fontaine: Nous nous déplacerons à la marche en groupe jusqu’au parc Fontaine\, ce qui prend environ 10 minutes. Vous pouvez aussi nous rejoindre directement au Parc vers 16h15-16h30.\n\n\n\nParc Fontaine: Le parc est accessible en fauteuil roulant. À noter que nous serons sur le gazon pour le potluck et ne resterons donc pas sur l’asphalte. Le centre communautaire du parc Fontaine a des salles de bain accessibles. Pour plus d’informations\, visitez ce site web: https://www.keroul.qc.ca/en/travel/establishment/10531-centre-communautaire-fontaine\n\n\n\n\nGroupe d’âge desservi par Jeunesse Idem: 7 à 35 ans (les familles sont aussi bienvenues!)
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/potluck-culturel-au-parc-fontaine/
LOCATION:Parc Fontaine\, 120 Rue Charlevoix\, Gatineau\, Quebec\, J8X 1R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:En français,Quebec,Social,Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeunesse Idem":MAILTO:olivier.activitesji@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T183000
DTSTAMP:20260803T203457Z
CREATED:20260803T203400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T203457Z
UID:10005450-1786640400-1786645800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Lesbian + Trans* Icons of Ottawa / Les icônes lesbiennes et trans d'Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:Join drag king Morgan Mercury and special guests to learn about the history of Ottawa’s lesbian and trans* activists and community groups. This 1 hour tour will cover about 1.5km on downtown Ottawa city streets in what is designated as Ottawa’s Gay Village (Bank St/Somerset St W). \n\n\n\n5-6 pm tours will be in French\, 7-8 pm tours will be in English. Tours will take place on sidewalks along busy city main streets and quiet city side streets\, with at least one designated washroom stop and options to sit at at least half of the stops. ASL interpretation upon request. Pets allowed (dogs on leash). Tour is recommended for ages 13+ but all ages welcome. Tours will discuss violence against 2SLGBTQIA+ people. \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy \n\n\n\nFor full refund\, must cancel within 24 hours. \n\n\n\nTickets to alternative tour dates can be offered if you miss a tour time you had signed up for / had been cancelled due to weather / guide sickness. \n\n\n\nGuide will cancel tour at least 2 hours before scheduled tour time if they are sick\, if the temperature is above 30 degrees Celsius\, below -15 degrees Celsius\, significant winds (more than 30km/h)\, there is bad air quality (over 4 on the air quality scale)\, or a threat of thunderstorm / freezing rain / tornado. \n\n\n\nWant to know more about the tour content\, accessibility options and/or which cowboy hat to wear? Email your tour guide Morgan Mercury at fairycowboytours@gmail.com! \n\n\n\n*** \n\n\n\nRejoignez le drag king Morgan Mercury et des invités spéciaux pour découvrir l’histoire des militantes et groupes communautaires lesbiennes et trans d’Ottawa. Cette visite guidée d’une heure vous fera parcourir environ 1\,5 km dans les rues du centre-ville d’Ottawa\, dans le quartier connu sous le nom de « Gay Village » d’Ottawa (rue Bank et rue Somerset Ouest). \n\n\n\nLes visites de 17 h à 18 h se dérouleront en français\, celles de 19 h à 20 h en anglais. Les visites se dérouleront sur les trottoirs le long des rues principales bruyants et des rues secondaires tranquilles de la ville\, avec au moins un arrêt prévu pour aller aux toilettes et la possibilité de s’asseoir à au moins la moitié des arrêts. Interprétation en langue des signes américaine (ASL) offerte sur demande. Animaux de compagnie admis (chiens tenus en laisse). La visite est recommandée pour les personnes âgées de 13 ans et plus\, mais tous les âges sont les bienvenus. Les visites aborderont le thème de la violence envers les personnes 2ELGBTQIA+. \n\n\n\nPolitique d’annulation \n\n\n\nPour obtenir un remboursement complet\, l’annulation doit être effectuée dans les 24 heures. \n\n\n\nDes billets pour d’autres dates de visite peuvent vous être proposés si vous manquez l’heure de visite à laquelle vous vous étiez inscrit ou si celle-ci a été annulée en raison des conditions météorologiques ou de la maladie du guide. \n\n\n\nLe guide annulera la visite au moins 2 heures avant l’heure prévue s’iel est malade\, si la température est supérieure à 30 degrés Celsius ou inférieure à -15 degrés Celsius\, en cas de vents violents (plus de 30 km/h)\, si la qualité de l’air est mauvaise (plus de 4 sur l’échelle de qualité de l’air)\, ou en cas de risque d’orage\, de pluie verglaçante ou de tornade. \n\n\n\nVous souhaitez en savoir plus sur le contenu de la visite\, les options d’accessibilité et/ou quel chapeau de cow-boy porter? Envoyez un courriel à votre guide Morgan Mercury à l’adresse fairycowboytours@gmail.com!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/lesbian-trans-icons-of-ottawa-les-icones-lesbiennes-et-trans-dottawa/2026-08-13/1/
LOCATION:Dundonald Park\, 516 Somerset St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5J9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan Mercury":MAILTO:fairycowboytours@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260109T205232Z
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004148-1786640400-1786647600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Spectrum (YSB)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out\, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality\, identity\, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum\, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa! \n\n\n\nJoin Spectrum on Instagram \n\n\n\nSpectrum meets every Thursday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \n\n\n\nHow to access the program\n\n\n\nWe provide workshops\, discussion groups\, and art collaborations\, as well as counselling services\, peer mentoring\, and primary care resources. \n\n\n\nSpectrum can help with challenges like depression\, anxiety and suicide while also offering practical support to navigate the mental health\, housing and educational systems. \n\n\n\nSpectrum is also a safe space for youth to: \n\n\n\n\nMeet new people\n\n\n\nEngage in workshops and discussions\n\n\n\nAccess services like showers\, laundry\, computers\, telephones\n\n\n\nGet referrals\n\n\n\nAccess trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk\n\n\n\nJust hang out!\n\n\n\n\nActivities include: \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to our space and expectations\n\n\n\nA queer current events discussion\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nAccess to snack during group\, showers\, laundry\, harm reduction supplies\, telephone\, internet\n\n\n\nAccess to crisis counsellors from YSB and/or our in-house counsellor from Centretown Community Health Centre\n\n\n\nA relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!\n\n\n\n\nContact: Kate PoirierEmail: kpoirier@ysb.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum-ysb-2/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T005625Z
CREATED:20260528T005546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T005625Z
UID:10005101-1786644000-1786651200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Coffee & Crochet
DESCRIPTION:Weekly\, all-ages\, fibre arts meetup open to all skill levels. Bring your knitting\, crochet\, sewing\, quilting\, felting — whatever you’re working on\, and create in community while enjoying a cuppa or a tasty treat. \n\n\n\nThere are ramps on either end of our strip mall’s sidewalk for wheelchairs\, walkers\, and strollers to access the front door. It’s awkward and not perfect\, but it works! Cafe is all one level. washroom has an extra wide door and grab bars to facilitate transfers. All of our furniture is rated for a minimum of 250 lbs with some chairs rated for 500 lbs. The space is well lit with warm-toned overhead lamps. Background music plays at a low volume. Our doors are all manual\, not automated.  \n\n\n\nGluten free\, vegan\, and refined sugar-free options are available for food and drink. \n\n\n\nCafé Bon Vivant is a queer-owned business. The facilitator for Coffee and Crochet is also a member of the queer community. This event is free and open to everyone.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/coffee-crochet/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Café Bon Vivant\, 191 Castor St\, Russell\, Ontario\, K4R 1C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Russell,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Caf%C3%A9 Bon Vivant":MAILTO:cafebonvivant613@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T202535Z
CREATED:20260607T202532Z
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UID:10005188-1786644000-1786651200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Life drawing with the Ottawa Trans Library
DESCRIPTION:A life drawing event by and for members of the trans community. \n\n\n\nThis in-person class is open exclusively to the trans community\, including non-binary and 2-Spirit people\, aged 18+. We aim to create a unique\, empowering space where the trans community can come together to create art. \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to our amazing partners at the AIDS Committee of Ottawa (ACO) for hosting us in their space. \n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nTo ensure a safe and inclusive environment\, masks are required for all participants. Masks will be available at the entrance. Parking is available next to the ACO building\, with additional street parking nearby. The events are held in The Living Room at the ACO\, which is wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\nTiered ticket prices are available—if you need a free ticket or drawing materials\, please email us at cangrant@translibrary.ca or joan.archer@translibrary.ca.  \n\n\n\nHouse Rules\n\n\n\nPlease arrive and set up 10 minutes before we start. \n\n\n\nUpon arrival\, you will be asked to read and sign the AIDS Committee of Ottawa’s Confidentiality Agreement. As the ACO provides therapeutic services\, maintaining confidentiality is crucial. If you’d like to review the agreement ahead of time\, please reach out. \n\n\n\nNo photography or recording is allowed. Violating this rule will result in an immediate lifetime ban. \n\n\n\nNo pronoun assumptions! Use each other’s names unless told otherwise.Tickets are required for each attendee and are non-refundable. We strive to make our events barrier-free; please see ticket options for details. \n\n\n\nHappy Drawing!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/life-drawing-with-the-ottawa-trans-library/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:AIDS Committee of Ottawa\, 19 Main St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S1A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Can Grant":MAILTO:cangrant95@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T200000
DTSTAMP:20250128T212151Z
CREATED:20250128T212143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T212151Z
UID:10001696-1786647600-1786651200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:OGRC Weekly Run
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Thursday evening for our weekly 5 km run\, starting and ending at T’s Pub. We welcome runners of all levels\, with multiple pace groups to ensure everyone feels comfortable and supported. Whether you’re looking to push your limits or just enjoy a leisurely jog\, there’s a spot for you in our community. \nAfter the run\, stick around at T’s Pub to unwind with a cold beer and some great company. It’s the perfect way to cap off a run and connect with fellow gay men. No pressure\, just good vibes and good times! \nSee you at 7:00 PM—let’s hit the pavement together!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ogrc-weekly-run/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:T’s Pub\, 323 Somerset St W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T201000
DTSTAMP:20250602T193339Z
CREATED:20250602T193247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T193339Z
UID:10002912-1786647600-1786651800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Gay Men In Recovery
DESCRIPTION:A weekly hybrid narcotics anonymous group for gay men.  \n\n\n\nTo access the Zoom link\, click the link below\, select Thursday\, and scroll down to “Gay Men In Recovery.” To enter the building\, ring the intercom doorbell on the left side of the main doors if they are locked and a member will let you in. \n\n\n\nMeeting formats and accessibility: \n\n\n\n\nThis meeting is closed to non-addicts. You should attend only if you believe that you may have a problem with substance abuse.\n\n\n\nThis meeting invites participation by all attendees.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is focused on the needs of gay\, lesbian and transgender members of NA.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is meant to be attended by men only.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is wheelchair accessible.\n\n\n\nMeetings virtually and in person.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gay-men-in-recovery/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T203000
DTSTAMP:20260803T203457Z
CREATED:20260803T203400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T203457Z
UID:10005451-1786647600-1786653000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Lesbian + Trans* Icons of Ottawa / Les icônes lesbiennes et trans d'Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:Join drag king Morgan Mercury and special guests to learn about the history of Ottawa’s lesbian and trans* activists and community groups. This 1 hour tour will cover about 1.5km on downtown Ottawa city streets in what is designated as Ottawa’s Gay Village (Bank St/Somerset St W). \n\n\n\n5-6 pm tours will be in French\, 7-8 pm tours will be in English. Tours will take place on sidewalks along busy city main streets and quiet city side streets\, with at least one designated washroom stop and options to sit at at least half of the stops. ASL interpretation upon request. Pets allowed (dogs on leash). Tour is recommended for ages 13+ but all ages welcome. Tours will discuss violence against 2SLGBTQIA+ people. \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy \n\n\n\nFor full refund\, must cancel within 24 hours. \n\n\n\nTickets to alternative tour dates can be offered if you miss a tour time you had signed up for / had been cancelled due to weather / guide sickness. \n\n\n\nGuide will cancel tour at least 2 hours before scheduled tour time if they are sick\, if the temperature is above 30 degrees Celsius\, below -15 degrees Celsius\, significant winds (more than 30km/h)\, there is bad air quality (over 4 on the air quality scale)\, or a threat of thunderstorm / freezing rain / tornado. \n\n\n\nWant to know more about the tour content\, accessibility options and/or which cowboy hat to wear? Email your tour guide Morgan Mercury at fairycowboytours@gmail.com! \n\n\n\n*** \n\n\n\nRejoignez le drag king Morgan Mercury et des invités spéciaux pour découvrir l’histoire des militantes et groupes communautaires lesbiennes et trans d’Ottawa. Cette visite guidée d’une heure vous fera parcourir environ 1\,5 km dans les rues du centre-ville d’Ottawa\, dans le quartier connu sous le nom de « Gay Village » d’Ottawa (rue Bank et rue Somerset Ouest). \n\n\n\nLes visites de 17 h à 18 h se dérouleront en français\, celles de 19 h à 20 h en anglais. Les visites se dérouleront sur les trottoirs le long des rues principales bruyants et des rues secondaires tranquilles de la ville\, avec au moins un arrêt prévu pour aller aux toilettes et la possibilité de s’asseoir à au moins la moitié des arrêts. Interprétation en langue des signes américaine (ASL) offerte sur demande. Animaux de compagnie admis (chiens tenus en laisse). La visite est recommandée pour les personnes âgées de 13 ans et plus\, mais tous les âges sont les bienvenus. Les visites aborderont le thème de la violence envers les personnes 2ELGBTQIA+. \n\n\n\nPolitique d’annulation \n\n\n\nPour obtenir un remboursement complet\, l’annulation doit être effectuée dans les 24 heures. \n\n\n\nDes billets pour d’autres dates de visite peuvent vous être proposés si vous manquez l’heure de visite à laquelle vous vous étiez inscrit ou si celle-ci a été annulée en raison des conditions météorologiques ou de la maladie du guide. \n\n\n\nLe guide annulera la visite au moins 2 heures avant l’heure prévue s’iel est malade\, si la température est supérieure à 30 degrés Celsius ou inférieure à -15 degrés Celsius\, en cas de vents violents (plus de 30 km/h)\, si la qualité de l’air est mauvaise (plus de 4 sur l’échelle de qualité de l’air)\, ou en cas de risque d’orage\, de pluie verglaçante ou de tornade. \n\n\n\nVous souhaitez en savoir plus sur le contenu de la visite\, les options d’accessibilité et/ou quel chapeau de cow-boy porter? Envoyez un courriel à votre guide Morgan Mercury à l’adresse fairycowboytours@gmail.com!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/lesbian-trans-icons-of-ottawa-les-icones-lesbiennes-et-trans-dottawa/2026-08-13/2/
LOCATION:Dundonald Park\, 516 Somerset St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5J9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan Mercury":MAILTO:fairycowboytours@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T230000
DTSTAMP:20241106T152947Z
CREATED:20241029T210043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T152947Z
UID:10000641-1786651200-1786662000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke with fellow Queers hosted by Jolene.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/karaoke-night/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:T’s\, 323 Somerset Street West\, Ottawa\, ON\, 2P 0J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live music,Nightlife,Regular programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T230000
DTSTAMP:20260810T234339Z
CREATED:20260810T234325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T234339Z
UID:10005481-1786651200-1786662000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Now That's What I Call Drag
DESCRIPTION:NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL DRAG: The Drag Show is here to answer all of those questions and deliver what drag has been missing all along: drag! Because drag’s purest essence can’t be found on a streaming network; it’s in a local bar\, in the sweltering heat\, and on a random week night… which is how you know these divas are in it for the love of the game! \n\n\n\nCome see the highs and lows (but not too low) of local talent feeding you your ultimate drag cravings. The stuntiest stunts\, the balladiest ballads and the draggiest drags await at The Lookout! \n\n\n\nPrepare for a double dose of drag delivered by these Ottawa icons:✨ Karen Ligays\, 3 apples tall and ready to give it her all!✨ Anni Elation\, assigned-clown-at-birth!✨ Elle Faewka\, a powerhouse and consummate professional!✨ Francis Coe\, Ottawa’s second best Elvis Presley impersonator!✨ and your favourite horse-faced queen\, Shebiscuit!✨ ft. a performance by a very special guest… \n\n\n\n👤 19+
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/now-thats-what-i-call-drag/
LOCATION:The Lookout Bar\, 41 York Street\, 2nd Floor\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife,Ottawa
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