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SUMMARY:Confluence: A Live Drag Experience
DESCRIPTION:Confluence will take you on an introspective journey of life\, artistry and queerness via a 3 act drag show that will examine the cast’s past\, present and future through live drag performances enhanced by props\, dancers\, visuals\, lights and all the crazy fixings a drag artist could dream of in a intimate black box setting. You will also be getting to know the artists a little better through a series of candid interviews done with each artists that frames the show.  \n\n\n\nWhat brought us to drag? How does it make us the people we are? How do we want our art to mold the people we will become? Confluence looks to answer these questions in a mixed media drag show that blends spectacle\, live performance\, technology\, and queerness. This is going to be unlike anything Ottawa has ever seen.  \n\n\n\nCAST: Caligula\, Francis Coe\, Shebiscuit\, Rip Em\, Vex Scandal \n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair accessible\, sensory aids on location. \n\n\n\nDISCLAIMER: Colorful lights and loud music.  \n\n\n\nEVENT: No official age restrictions but the show has a general 16+ vibe to it. It’s part of the Youth Infringement Festival but as a separate show from the rest of the plays happening so its not as youth-focused.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/confluence-a-live-drag-experience/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Caligula":MAILTO:mx.caligula.biz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260313T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260313T230000
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20260116T190207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T195825Z
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SUMMARY:Confluence: A Live Drag Experience
DESCRIPTION:Confluence will take you on an introspective journey of life\, artistry and queerness via a 3 act drag show that will examine the cast’s past\, present and future through live drag performances enhanced by props\, dancers\, visuals\, lights and all the crazy fixings a drag artist could dream of in a intimate black box setting. You will also be getting to know the artists a little better through a series of candid interviews done with each artists that frames the show.  \n\n\n\nWhat brought us to drag? How does it make us the people we are? How do we want our art to mold the people we will become? Confluence looks to answer these questions in a mixed media drag show that blends spectacle\, live performance\, technology\, and queerness. This is going to be unlike anything Ottawa has ever seen.  \n\n\n\nCAST: Caligula\, Francis Coe\, Shebiscuit\, Rip Em\, Vex Scandal \n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair accessible\, sensory aids on location. \n\n\n\nDISCLAIMER: Colorful lights and loud music.  \n\n\n\nEVENT: No official age restrictions but the show has a general 16+ vibe to it. It’s part of the Youth Infringement Festival but as a separate show from the rest of the plays happening so its not as youth-focused.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/confluence-a-live-drag-experience/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Caligula":MAILTO:mx.caligula.biz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20260226T001608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T001616Z
UID:10004775-1772895600-1772913600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:SHIFT Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Shift Film Festival is an intimate\, intentional film experience created by Labia Cinematica to spotlight bold\, tender\, and radical stories by women and gender non-conforming filmmakers\, with a strong focus on Black and queer voices. \n\n\n\nThis first edition is designed as more than just a screening. It’s a space to gather\, feel\, and connect through cinema that explores identity\, pleasure\, intimacy\, resistance\, and healing. The films selected for Shift challenge dominant narratives and invite us to shift the gaze\, toward stories rooted in care\, complexity\, and truth. \n\n\n\nThroughout the evening\, audiences will experience a curated program of short films\, documentaries\, series and feature films\, followed by filmmaker Q&As and panels. Whether you’re a filmmaker\, artist\, student\, or simply someone who loves powerful storytelling\, this festival is for you. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect:  \n\n\n\n\nA curated selection of creative works by women\, non-binary & trans women directors\n\n\n\nPost-screening Q&A and discussion\n\n\n\nNetworking with artists\, creatives\, and community members\n\n\n\n\nShift Film Festival is about creating space for our stories\, our bodies\, our desires\, our softness\, and our power. We can’t wait to welcome you. \n\n\n\nReclaim the Gaze.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/shift-film-festival/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film,Market or festival,Ottawa,Sex positive
ORGANIZER;CN="Labia Cinematica":MAILTO:info@labiacinematica.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260208T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260208T164500
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20260116T212032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T212334Z
UID:10004427-1770566400-1770569100@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:"Re:Construct(ion)" (Version française)
DESCRIPTION:Re:Construct(ion)\n\n\n\nUn homme trans et son alter-ego cisgenre vous présentent une méditation guidée—non\, un atelier de peinture — en fait\, non\, une bagarre — n’importe quoi pour que ça fonctionne\, cette fois-ci. Par son texte poétique\, surprenant et irrévérencieux\, Re:Construction met à l’épreuve la masculinité parfaite. \n\n\n\nCréé par Even Gilchrist\n\n\n\nInterprétaté par Émanuel Dubbeldam et Sean Sonier \n\n\n\nMise en scène par Sarah J. Culkin \n\n\n\nScénographie par Even Gilchrist \n\n\n\nÉclairages par Claire Sonmor \n\n\n\nConception sonore et composition musicale par Lindsey Walker \n\n\n\nSurtitres par Claudia Kulay \n\n\n\nRégie par Jennie Emms \n\n\n\nProduction de la tournée par Mac Brock \n\n\n\n—  \n\n\n\n14+ | Participation du public\, Jeux de lumières stroboscopiques\, Language mature\, Sexualité\, Flashs de vidéos\, Dysphorie de genre \n\n\n\nDurée du spectacle : 45 minutes \n\n\n\nEntrées accessibles : Les entrées accessibles se trouvent au 10\, avenue Daly et au 67\, rue Nicholas.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/reconstruction-version-francaise/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:En français,Market or festival,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Donkey Dog Theatre":MAILTO:donkeydogtheatre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20260226T001608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T001616Z
UID:10004774-1770562800-1770584400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:SHIFT Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Shift Film Festival is an intimate\, intentional film experience created by Labia Cinematica to spotlight bold\, tender\, and radical stories by women and gender non-conforming filmmakers\, with a strong focus on Black and queer voices. \n\n\n\nThis first edition is designed as more than just a screening. It’s a space to gather\, feel\, and connect through cinema that explores identity\, pleasure\, intimacy\, resistance\, and healing. The films selected for Shift challenge dominant narratives and invite us to shift the gaze\, toward stories rooted in care\, complexity\, and truth. \n\n\n\nThroughout the evening\, audiences will experience a curated program of short films\, documentaries\, series and feature films\, followed by filmmaker Q&As and panels. Whether you’re a filmmaker\, artist\, student\, or simply someone who loves powerful storytelling\, this festival is for you. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect:  \n\n\n\n\nA curated selection of creative works by women\, non-binary & trans women directors\n\n\n\nPost-screening Q&A and discussion\n\n\n\nNetworking with artists\, creatives\, and community members\n\n\n\n\nShift Film Festival is about creating space for our stories\, our bodies\, our desires\, our softness\, and our power. We can’t wait to welcome you. \n\n\n\nReclaim the Gaze.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/shift-film-festival/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film,Market or festival,Ottawa,Sex positive
ORGANIZER;CN="Labia Cinematica":MAILTO:info@labiacinematica.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T194500
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20260116T183956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T184001Z
UID:10004412-1770490800-1770493500@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:"Re:Construct(ion)" at undercurrents
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE SHOW\n\n\n\nA trans man and his idealized cis self greet onlookers and invite them to be their most authentic\, relaxed selves… or else. Through a ritual-like process—cake-decorating\, sharing stories of being seen exactly as they want to be\, interactive (and competitive) drawing exercises\, and question after question after question after question after question—the two make every painstaking effort to get it right this time. They collide. They write letters. They try to show each other what they see. They explain the physics of making a pad adhere to the sides of boxer shorts. Confetti falls. Cake flies. They interrogate the ever-changing distance between what is and what could be. They make a pretty big mess. And every time\, they try again.  \n\n\n\nABOUT UNDERCURRENTS\n\n\n\nFor over a decade\, Ottawa’s undercurrents festival has been showcasing some of the most innovative and thought-provoking works of art from local and national artists. The programming is diverse and always fresh\, featuring everything from experimental theatre to live music performances\, from solo shows to full productions. The undercurrents team believes in giving a platform to emerging artists and voices that are underrepresented in mainstream media.  \n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITY \n\n\n\nVenue: wheelchair accessible  \n\n\n\nShow: Audience Participation\, Flashing Lights/Video\, Mature Language\, Sexual Content\, Gender Dysphoria.  \n\n\n\nEar plugs provided.  \n\n\n\nRecommended for ages 14+.  \n\n\n\nApprox 45-minute runtime.  \n\n\n\nPerformed either in English or French\, with surtitles in the opposite language. Audio description available for English performance on February 7 at 7 pm.  \n\n\n\nMore information on accessibility on the undercurrents website: https://ottawafringe.com/show/reconstruct/
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/reconstruction-at-undercurrents/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Market or festival,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Donkey Dog Theatre":MAILTO:donkeydogtheatre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T211500
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20260116T183956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T184001Z
UID:10004411-1770409800-1770412500@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:"Re:Construct(ion)" at undercurrents
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE SHOW\n\n\n\nA trans man and his idealized cis self greet onlookers and invite them to be their most authentic\, relaxed selves… or else. Through a ritual-like process—cake-decorating\, sharing stories of being seen exactly as they want to be\, interactive (and competitive) drawing exercises\, and question after question after question after question after question—the two make every painstaking effort to get it right this time. They collide. They write letters. They try to show each other what they see. They explain the physics of making a pad adhere to the sides of boxer shorts. Confetti falls. Cake flies. They interrogate the ever-changing distance between what is and what could be. They make a pretty big mess. And every time\, they try again.  \n\n\n\nABOUT UNDERCURRENTS\n\n\n\nFor over a decade\, Ottawa’s undercurrents festival has been showcasing some of the most innovative and thought-provoking works of art from local and national artists. The programming is diverse and always fresh\, featuring everything from experimental theatre to live music performances\, from solo shows to full productions. The undercurrents team believes in giving a platform to emerging artists and voices that are underrepresented in mainstream media.  \n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITY \n\n\n\nVenue: wheelchair accessible  \n\n\n\nShow: Audience Participation\, Flashing Lights/Video\, Mature Language\, Sexual Content\, Gender Dysphoria.  \n\n\n\nEar plugs provided.  \n\n\n\nRecommended for ages 14+.  \n\n\n\nApprox 45-minute runtime.  \n\n\n\nPerformed either in English or French\, with surtitles in the opposite language. Audio description available for English performance on February 7 at 7 pm.  \n\n\n\nMore information on accessibility on the undercurrents website: https://ottawafringe.com/show/reconstruct/
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/reconstruction-at-undercurrents/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Market or festival,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Donkey Dog Theatre":MAILTO:donkeydogtheatre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T211500
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20260116T212032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T212334Z
UID:10004426-1770323400-1770326100@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:"Re:Construct(ion)" (Version française)
DESCRIPTION:Re:Construct(ion)\n\n\n\nUn homme trans et son alter-ego cisgenre vous présentent une méditation guidée—non\, un atelier de peinture — en fait\, non\, une bagarre — n’importe quoi pour que ça fonctionne\, cette fois-ci. Par son texte poétique\, surprenant et irrévérencieux\, Re:Construction met à l’épreuve la masculinité parfaite. \n\n\n\nCréé par Even Gilchrist\n\n\n\nInterprétaté par Émanuel Dubbeldam et Sean Sonier \n\n\n\nMise en scène par Sarah J. Culkin \n\n\n\nScénographie par Even Gilchrist \n\n\n\nÉclairages par Claire Sonmor \n\n\n\nConception sonore et composition musicale par Lindsey Walker \n\n\n\nSurtitres par Claudia Kulay \n\n\n\nRégie par Jennie Emms \n\n\n\nProduction de la tournée par Mac Brock \n\n\n\n—  \n\n\n\n14+ | Participation du public\, Jeux de lumières stroboscopiques\, Language mature\, Sexualité\, Flashs de vidéos\, Dysphorie de genre \n\n\n\nDurée du spectacle : 45 minutes \n\n\n\nEntrées accessibles : Les entrées accessibles se trouvent au 10\, avenue Daly et au 67\, rue Nicholas.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/reconstruction-version-francaise/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:En français,Market or festival,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Donkey Dog Theatre":MAILTO:donkeydogtheatre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251214T020000
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20251112T215418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T215423Z
UID:10003617-1765648800-1765677600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Pique
DESCRIPTION:Not your average holiday-season party\, Pique winter edition returns to Arts Court on December 13\, 2025 with a unique and eclectic program celebrating underground music\, forward-thinking art and bold performance. Designed for discovery\, community connection and radical self-expression\, Pique brings together some of the boldest ground-breaking artists from across Canada to experiment and engage with the local artistic community.  \n\n\n\nThis season\, Pique features emergent innovators in the fields of pop-avant garde\, ambient-electronic\, contemporary installation\, afro-rap\, and more. They include genre-fluid electronic producer Korea Town Acid\, ethereal club angel Monsieurmadam\, electrifying R&B/noise artist Quinton Barnes\, Afrobeats scene stealer Banggz\, global south sound selector TRINIDADDY\, fractal ambient brainfeeder 16:9 ratio\, cyborgian new media artist Ajeebsir\, anti-disciplinary installation collaborative Sabrina Ferrari & Evalyn Shields\, and eclectic songwriter Sandour.  \n\n\n\nPlus\, back by popular demand\, Pique will host the Queertopia kiki ball presented by Legendary Mother Maldita and Yéila Siriano\, welcoming legends and leaders from ballroom scenes across Canada to not only host a ball\, but also mentor emerging ballroom artists through skill-building workshops presented by MAX Ottawa. Community members can sign up to walk the ball here. More information about workshops coming soon.  \n\n\n\nTickets to Pique are pay-what-you-can (PWYC)\, with sliding-scale and subsidized options available. Our PWYC ticket keeps the festival open to everyone while inviting those who can pay more to help cover the cost for others. Every contribution above the minimum goes directly toward fair artist pay\, inclusive programming\, and supporting independent culture in Ottawa.  \n\n\n\nFeaturing performances\, exhibitions and interactive presentations by 20 participating artists\, Pique winter edition is not to be missed  \n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITY  \n\n\n\nAs always\, Pique is all ages and pay-what-you-can. The event site is accessible\, and our detailed accessibility policy and event information are available on our accessibility page.  \n\n\n\nThe EQUIPE harm reduction team will be on-site to support audience members and hand out free supplies thanks to our partners at MAX Ottawa. Pique staff and volunteers are trained in bystander intervention and harm reduction strategies to support audience members throughout the event.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pique-4/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Live music,Nightlife,Ottawa,Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20251129T012308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T012319Z
UID:10003779-1765627200-1765641600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Confidence Is Key - Ballroom Workshop Series: Winter Edition
DESCRIPTION:MAX Ottawa is proud to present the Winter Edition of Confidence Is Key – Ballroom Workshop Series (Vol. 3)\, featuring Legends from the Toronto Kiki Ballroom scene. Our Saturday workshops are in partnership with Debaser for Pique\, as well as the City of Ottawa and Kiki House of Siriano. \n\n\n\n✨ Event Notes \n\n\n\n\nAll workshops are FREE\n\n\n\nVenues are wheelchair accessible\n\n\n\nHosted primarily in English\n\n\n\nLight refreshments provided (water/snacks)\n\n\n\nPlease wear comfortable clothing for movement\n\n\n\nFilming will take place at specific moments — let a volunteer know if you prefer not to be filmed\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to the workshops you’d like through the form linked below\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Antonio: a.wilson@maxottawa.ca\n\n\n\n\nThis season’s workshop lineup\n\n\n\nFriday\, December 12 – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM 💫 Runway (All American) with Prince Sayeed Telfar 📍 McNabb Recreation Centre – 180 Percy Street\, Ottawa\, ON \n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 13 – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ✨ Runway (European) with Legendary Pleasure Juicy Couture 📍 Arts Court Courtroom – 2 Daly Avenue\, Ottawa\, ON \n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 13 – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 🔥 Sex Siren with Legendary Godmother Juju Louboutin 📍 Arts Court Courtroom – 2 Daly Avenue\, Ottawa\, ON \n\n\n\nSunday\, December 14 – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM 🎤 Commentator + DJ with Legendary Charmed Mulan & Leg
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/confidence-is-key-ballroom-workshop-series-winter-edition-2/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,MAX Programs,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251130T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20251126T173600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T173605Z
UID:10003770-1764518400-1764534600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Stories In Ink
DESCRIPTION:Experience Stories In Ink: Live Edition — a captivating fusion of art and performance that transforms the way stories are told. This intimate tattoo performance is something this city has never seen before\, join the multi-disciplinary madness of Lucille Giwa as they take us on a journey through time\, craft and culture. \n\n\n\nGrounded in the reclamation of the black body\, Lucille will tattoo three dynamic artists — Nyana\, Yanaminah\, and Aurel Pressat — while engaging them in intimate conversations that explore their artistry\, identity\, and the stories that shape them. \n\n\n\nABOUT THE GUESTS \n\n\n\nYanaminah Thullah\, Aurel Pressat\, and Nyana Ntwari are the three dynamic creatives whose practices intertwine art\, identity and diasporic experience. \n\n\n\nYanaminah Thullah is a Toronto-born multidisciplinary storyteller\, curator\, writer\, and public speaker of Sierra-Leonean and Liberian descent. Rooted in her lived experiences and a background in International Relations\, Thullah’s work explores world-building as a form of liberation. Her creative practice is dedicated to deconstructing systemic barriers\, demystifying migrant-diaspora relations\, and amplifying narratives of community resilience and transformation. \n\n\n\nAurel Pressat Irigukunze\, an award-winning Kenyan-born actor of Burundian descent\, has been performing on stage and screen since childhood. Raised in Ottawa\, Pressat is a proudly queer local  icon whose charisma and advocacy resonate from coast to coast and beyond. Equally at home on camera or in heels\, Aurel continues to expand the boundaries of storytelling\, blending performance\, visibility\, and unapologetic self-expression. \n\n\n\nNyana Ntwari\, based in Ottawa\, is a Burundian queer femme artist\, performer\, and devoted ‘life enjoyer’. Deeply inspired by the interplay between her Blackness and Queerness\, Ntwari is an active force in Ottawa’s Kiki Ballroom scene and Afro-queer party spaces. As a co-founder of The Touch Grass Kiki collective\, she merges artistic expression with community-building\, creating safer and more joyful spaces for queer Black and Afro-diasporic identities to thrive. \n\n\n\nTogether\, Thullah\, Pressat\, and Ntwari represent a growing wave of diasporic storytellers challenging conventions and reimagining what it means to create\, connect\, and celebrate identity across mediums and borders. Don’t miss this rare opportunity in our city to commune in knowledge sharing\, art and empowerment. 
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/stories-in-ink/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250928T020000
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20250905T163047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T163058Z
UID:10003453-1758981600-1759024800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Pique
DESCRIPTION:Usher in the fall season with another bold and forward-thinking edition of Pique\, coming up on September 27\, 2025 at Arts Court. Showcasing experimental and underground music\, art\, and performance\, the quarterly festival features global innovators\, local creators\, and underground legends converging in downtown Ottawa’s Arts Court complex for a single-day blowout.  \n\n\n\nTaking place indoors and outdoors across 10 stages and spaces\, Pique’s programming has something for everyone: from thought-provoking dialogues to ethereal electronic performances to multi-arts convergences\, and even puppet dance parties. Joining forces with the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) to co-produce multidisciplinary and interactive programming\, Pique brings together diverse artistic communities to explore\, experiment and connect. Animating a club\, a cinema\, theatre and dance studios with bold\, boundary-pushing presentations\, Pique offers an immersive multidisciplinary experience that transforms the Arts Court into a playground for the avant-garde.  \n\n\n\nPlus\, Topique\, the forum for the exchange of forward-thinking ideas at Pique\, returns this fall with a series of artist talks and group sessions focused on building an equitable future music industry.  \n\n\n\nWith 20+ artists and 10 stages and exhibition spaces\, indoors and outdoors\, there is so much to experience at Pique!  \n\n\n\nPique is all ages and programming is offered in an accessible building with gender-inclusive washrooms.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pique-3/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Live music,Market or festival,Nightlife,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20250804T202611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T202619Z
UID:10003362-1755712800-1755720000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Advocacy in Action
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 2025 Capital Pride Advocacy in Action panel! Please join us for a riveting panel on the history of blood donation and the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Canada. In partnership with pflag Canada\, our panel of experts includes varying perspectives on the topic. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to join in this opportunity to learn\, think\, and reflect on our panel discussion. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/advocacy-in-action/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Ottawa,Pride
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T220000
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20250804T193318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T193423Z
UID:10003357-1755363600-1755381600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queered: A Mini-Fest
DESCRIPTION:Capital Pride and Ottawa Fringe are excited to co-present a curated mini-fest\, selecting the top local queer shows from the 2025 Ottawa Fringe Festival. A Queer Jury was assembled to select three of the 10 local shows for this opportunity.  \n\n\n\nJoin us to celebrate the intersections of queerness and theater!  \n\n\n\nTICKETS: \n\n\n\n\n5:00: ∉{0\,1}Trop paresseuse pour faire un coming out donc j’ai créé une pièce de théâtre\n\n\n\n7:00: Small Fish\n\n\n\n9:00pm: ECPD : Rhetoric\, Blood and CRIME\n\n\n\n\nAccess notes: \n\n\n\nAccessible Entrances: The theatre is located on the 3rd floor. Enter through 67 Nicholas St. Please use Elevator B to access the venue. The venue has an accessible entrance at the front of the audience\, and two entrances at the back of the audience that are accessed by stairs. \n\n\n\nAccessible Washrooms: There is an accessible washroom on the same floor as the venue \n\n\n\nShowing for ∉{0\,1}Trop paresseuse pour faire un coming out donc j’ai créé une pièce de théâtre is mask mandatory. \n\n\n\nMasks are strongly encouraged. N95s will be available.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queered-a-mini-fest/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Pride
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250608T020000
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20250505T131608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T161006Z
UID:10002569-1749304800-1749348000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Pique
DESCRIPTION:Pique summer edition — the boldest annual instalment of Debaser’s celebrated music and multi-arts festival series — takes over downtown Ottawa’s Arts Court complex. Featuring dynamic performances\, thought-provoking exhibitions\, and interactive installations across indoor and outdoor stages\, Pique is a convergence of creativity and innovation that bridges international cultures with local communities.  \n\n\n\nPique is an all ages event\, and is licensed. Accessibility notes are available on thisispique.com/accessibility  \n\n\n\nLineup\n\n\n\n\n64ksana \n\n\n\nAlso Cool (Flleur B2B Lamb Fatale) \n\n\n\nBells Larsen \n\n\n\nBiG SiSSY \n\n\n\nfanclubwallet \n\n\n\nFREE.99 \n\n\n\nGothbitch \n\n\n\nHiTech \n\n\n\nHxH \n\n\n\nlady grey and the phantoms \n\n\n\nlilfr1dge \n\n\n\nMvB \n\n\n\nNASTY GLOSS \n\n\n\nOrchidae \n\n\n\nPrado Monroe \n\n\n\nSilla \n\n\n\nSmall Fish \n\n\n\n\nGUEST CURATORS \n\n\n\n\nAedan Corey \n\n\n\nOlivia Onuk
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pique-2/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Live music,Nightlife,Ottawa,Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250524T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250524T230000
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20250424T211816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T211912Z
UID:10002535-1748116800-1748127600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:CINEMATIC CURVES III
DESCRIPTION:Frisque Femme Productions presents “Cinematic Curves III” burlesque show! \n\n\n\nJoin us Saturday May 24th\, 2025 at Arts Court in Ottawa! \n\n\n\nWe will be entertaining you through the most iconic movies of all time! \n\n\n\nThe movies that you grew up with! \n\n\n\nThe one you had your first kiss to! \n\n\n\nThe one with the epic dance scene! \n\n\n\nThe ones that will live on for generations to come! \n\n\n\nIt’ll be the sexiest picturesque show to dance across the silver screen! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a night like no other in the nations capital! \n\n\n\nOur headliner from Vancouver is the one and only Arabella Boop! \n\n\n\nCAST \n\n\n\nAlister Sharp \n\n\n\nBB Abundance \n\n\n\nFenix Caprice \n\n\n\nKay Kalish \n\n\n\nKitty Kin-Evil \n\n\n\nMoonshine Sunshine \n\n\n\nRobyn Ravenous \n\n\n\nSonya Lex \n\n\n\nSaturday May 24th\, 2025 \n\n\n\nDoors 7pm Show 8pm \n\n\n\n19+ Event \n\n\n\nWheelchair Accessible Venue
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/cinematic-curves-iii/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Frisque Femme Productions":MAILTO:frisquefemmeproductions@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250511T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250511T173000
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20250509T162516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T162530Z
UID:10002607-1746973800-1746984600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Rooted
DESCRIPTION:We’d like to extend a big thank you to our funders\, Ontario Triullium Foundation\, for making these events possible! \n\n\n\n𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊 \n\n\n\nheld in Arts Court – Studio B \n\n\n\n𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊 \n\n\n\nthis evening is free & will include: \n\n\n\n\nyoga\n\n\n\nknowledge sharing\n\n\n\na chance to connect with like-minded souls \n\n\n\ngood vibes\n\n\n\n\nwhat to bring: \n\n\n\n\nyoga mat\n\n\n\nan open heart\n\n\n\nyour lovely self\n\n\n\n\n𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊 \n\n\n\nthis event is for QTBIPOC individuals \n\n\n\nregister through the link below \n\n\n\n𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/rooted/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250307T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250307T223000
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20250216T181117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T181132Z
UID:10001940-1741377600-1741386600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:The Retro Reveal
DESCRIPTION:It’s back\, baby! Our third installment of The Retro Reveal is coming Friday March 7th and we are next level excited for this cast. This year\, we will be switching it up as we go back in time from the 2020s to the 1920s! That’s right; we’re taking you on a journey through a century of your favourite hits. Join us as we tease through the eras. \n\n\n\nStarring Starlotte Satine \n\n\n\nSpecial Guest: Enshantay \n\n\n\nHosted by: Critical Miss & Retro Joad \n\n\n\nPerformances by: \n\n\n\nBelle Epoque \n\n\n\nMiss Patience Plush  \n\n\n\nKopy Kat \n\n\n\nMimi Manx \n\n\n\nRandi Rouge \n\n\n\nRouge Storm \n\n\n\nStormy Divine
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/the-retro-reveal/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Tail Feather Productions":MAILTO:tailfeatherproductions@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250307T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250308T020000
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20250213T180656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T180705Z
UID:10001936-1741366800-1741399200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Pique
DESCRIPTION:Pique spring edition returns this March with its second multi-day edition of the signature music and arts festival\, taking over the Arts Court in downtown Ottawa. \n\nFeaturing groundbreaking performances\, striking art installations\, and thought-provoking presentations\, Pique is a convergence of creativity and innovation that welcomes international artists and communities. \n\nTaking place on International Women’s Day\, the Pique spring edition spotlights women and gender nonconforming people who demonstrate artistic innovation and leadership\, and kicks off the festival’s 5th season with its signature curatorial eclecticism by bringing together club futurism\, intercultural ambient-electronic\, jazz-hop vanguardism\, vocal experimentation\, left-field pop music\, drag brilliance\, soft sculpture installation\, and lots more. \n\nPlus with artist talks and workshops exploring equitable music futures\, Pique is a lab\, an incubator\, and a playground for audiences of all kinds. Admission is pay-what-you-can and all-ages. \n\nAdmission is pay-what-you-can and all-ages.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pique/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Live music,Nightlife,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maxottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Pique_Spring_Digital.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250222T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250222T230000
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20250216T181815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T181823Z
UID:10001941-1740254400-1740265200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Frisque Femme Productions Presents our 10 Year Anniversary Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night like no other in the nations capital! \n\n\n\nFrisque Femme Productions is celebrating 10 years of burlesque shows and entertaining the masses in Ottawa! \n\n\n\nWe’re celebrating in the best way we know how with two of the most incredibly talented international award winning headliners! \n\n\n\nLet us take you back in time with this oppulent show! \n\n\n\nFrom Los Angeles we have Jessabelle Thunder and from Montreal we have Foxy Lexxi Brown! \n\n\n\nWith our MC the one and only Alister Sharp! \n\n\n\nLocal performers include: \n\n\n\nBB Abundance \n\n\n\nBelle Epoque \n\n\n\nFenix Caprice \n\n\n\nKay Kalish \n\n\n\nKitty Kin-Evil \n\n\n\nSonya Lex… and more \n\n\n\n19+ Event \n\n\n\nDoors Open 7pm \n\n\n\nShow 8pm \n\n\n\nWheelchair accessible venue please advise if needed \n\n\n\nNO REFUNDS
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/frisque-femme-productions-presents-our-10-year-anniversary-show/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Frisque Femme Productions":MAILTO:frisquefemmeproductions@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250222T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250222T230000
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20250212T143834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T143840Z
UID:10001934-1740254400-1740265200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Frisque Femme Productions 10 Year Anniversary Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night like no other in the nations capital! \n\n\n\nFrisque Femme Productions is celebrating 10 years of burlesque shows and entertaining the masses in Ottawa! \n\n\n\nWe’re celebrating in the best way we know how with two of the most incredibly talented international award winning headliners! \n\n\n\nLet us take you back in time with this oppulent show! \n\n\n\nFrom Los Angeles we have Jessabelle Thunder and from Montreal we have Foxy Lexxi Brown! \n\n\n\nWith our MC the one and only Alister Sharp! \n\n\n\nLocal performers include: \n\n\n\nBB Abundance \n\n\n\nBelle Epoque \n\n\n\nFenix Caprice \n\n\n\nKay Kalish \n\n\n\nKitty Kin-Evil \n\n\n\nSonya Lex… and more \n\n\n\n19+ Event \n\n\n\nDoors Open 7pm \n\n\n\nShow 8pm \n\n\n\nWheelchair accessible venue please advise if needed \n\n\n\nNO REFUNDS
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/frisque-femme-productions-10-year-anniversary-show/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Frisque Femme Productions":MAILTO:frisquefemmeproductions@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250215T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250215T212000
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20250204T203248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T203255Z
UID:10001909-1739651400-1739654400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:She\, Men\, & the Giant F*cking Snake - 2025 undercurrents festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us the undercurrents for the Interstellar Drag Theatre Production \n\n\n\nShe\, Men & The Giant F*cking Snake: A Theatrical Song CycleBy Anthony Palermo – Toronto \n\n\n\n“She” is the mythological Greek figure Tiresias. \n\n\n\n“She” is a Twink in the Gay Village. \n\n\n\n“She” is being chased down by her ex\, a GIANT SNAKE. \n\n\n\n“She” is a multi-dimensional space bitch on a mission to figure out who touched her tits before she disappears into the multiverse. \n\n\n\nSet to a thrilling original pop-rock score\, She\, Men\, & the Giant F*cking Snake is a solo drag theatrical song cycle about gender identity\, sexual assault in queer spaces\, and the journey of understanding who you are. \n\n\n\nAfter the show’s run at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and Soulpepper Theatre\, She and her Interstellar Radio can’t wait to travel through the multiverse to the undercurrents Festival this year.M | Audience Participation\, Flashing Lights\, Mature Language\, Sexual Content\, Violence \n\n\n\nDuration: 80 minutes
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/she-men-the-giant-fcking-snake-2025-undercurrents-festival-2/2025-02-15/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Fringe":MAILTO:info@ottawafringe.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250214T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250214T212000
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20250204T203248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T203255Z
UID:10001908-1739565000-1739568000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:She\, Men\, & the Giant F*cking Snake - 2025 undercurrents festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us the undercurrents for the Interstellar Drag Theatre Production \n\n\n\nShe\, Men & The Giant F*cking Snake: A Theatrical Song CycleBy Anthony Palermo – Toronto \n\n\n\n“She” is the mythological Greek figure Tiresias. \n\n\n\n“She” is a Twink in the Gay Village. \n\n\n\n“She” is being chased down by her ex\, a GIANT SNAKE. \n\n\n\n“She” is a multi-dimensional space bitch on a mission to figure out who touched her tits before she disappears into the multiverse. \n\n\n\nSet to a thrilling original pop-rock score\, She\, Men\, & the Giant F*cking Snake is a solo drag theatrical song cycle about gender identity\, sexual assault in queer spaces\, and the journey of understanding who you are. \n\n\n\nAfter the show’s run at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and Soulpepper Theatre\, She and her Interstellar Radio can’t wait to travel through the multiverse to the undercurrents Festival this year.M | Audience Participation\, Flashing Lights\, Mature Language\, Sexual Content\, Violence \n\n\n\nDuration: 80 minutes
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/she-men-the-giant-fcking-snake-2025-undercurrents-festival-2/2025-02-14/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Fringe":MAILTO:info@ottawafringe.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250213T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250213T212000
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20250204T203248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T203255Z
UID:10001907-1739478600-1739481600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:She\, Men\, & the Giant F*cking Snake - 2025 undercurrents festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us the undercurrents for the Interstellar Drag Theatre Production \n\n\n\nShe\, Men & The Giant F*cking Snake: A Theatrical Song CycleBy Anthony Palermo – Toronto \n\n\n\n“She” is the mythological Greek figure Tiresias. \n\n\n\n“She” is a Twink in the Gay Village. \n\n\n\n“She” is being chased down by her ex\, a GIANT SNAKE. \n\n\n\n“She” is a multi-dimensional space bitch on a mission to figure out who touched her tits before she disappears into the multiverse. \n\n\n\nSet to a thrilling original pop-rock score\, She\, Men\, & the Giant F*cking Snake is a solo drag theatrical song cycle about gender identity\, sexual assault in queer spaces\, and the journey of understanding who you are. \n\n\n\nAfter the show’s run at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and Soulpepper Theatre\, She and her Interstellar Radio can’t wait to travel through the multiverse to the undercurrents Festival this year.M | Audience Participation\, Flashing Lights\, Mature Language\, Sexual Content\, Violence \n\n\n\nDuration: 80 minutes
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/she-men-the-giant-fcking-snake-2025-undercurrents-festival-2/2025-02-13/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Fringe":MAILTO:info@ottawafringe.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20250210T181358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T181407Z
UID:10001891-1739469600-1739476800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Trans Life Drawing Session
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Capital Pride x undercurrents festival Visual Art Exhibit\, this special edition Trans Life Drawing session will be held in the Courtroom at Arts Court (2 Daly Ave) on February 13th from 6–8 PM. This session is open to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community aged 18+\, creating a unique and empowering space to come together and create art. \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to Ottawa Fringe for hosting us as part of this celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ community. \n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nTo ensure a safe and inclusive environment\, masks are required for all participants and will be available at the entrance. \n\n\n\nArts Court is wheelchair accessible. A full accessibility guide is available here. \n\n\n\nStreet parking and paid parking options are available nearby. \n\n\n\nTiered ticket prices are available—if you need a free ticket or drawing materials\, please email us at TransLifeDrawing@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nHouse Rules \n\n\n\n\nPlease arrive and set up 10 minutes before we start.\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.\n\n\n\n\nTickets 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/trans-life-drawing-session/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20250201T165521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T165630Z
UID:10001890-1738868400-1738879200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Pride: Visual Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Curated by: Ottawa Trans Library \n\n\n\nThe Pride Art Exhibit presents a dynamic collection of works by over 50 2SLGBTQIA+ artists\, reflecting resilience\, pride and the transformative power of art. This collaboration between the Ottawa Trans Library\, Capital Pride and Ottawa Fringe highlights the vital role of creative expression in fostering connection\, celebrating diversity\, and navigating collective struggles. \n\n\n\nThrough this exhibit\, we invite audiences to engage with stories of strength and unity\, showcasing the profound ability of art to inspire\, uplift and build community. \n\n\n\nArtist list coming soon! \n\n\n\nExhibit located in the Courtroom and Arts Court Studio spaces.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pride-visual-art-exhibit/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Fringe":MAILTO:info@ottawafringe.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20250201T164605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T164613Z
UID:10001889-1738868400-1738879200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Under the Q'urrent Exhibit Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:Curated by: LuCille & Olivia Onuk \n\n\n\nRacialized Queer lives have long shaped the undercurrents of society\, influencing and molding its culture\, often from the margins. In this body of work\, we explore the beauty and strength found in these unseen forces\, highlighting the quiet power that has always been at the heart of transformation and resistance. Through this exhibition\, we invite audiences to witness the subtle\, yet profound impact of queer existence on the world around us. We have curated this exhibit to platform not just artists but community builders getting their hands dirty to change the direction of society’s waves.  \n\n\n\nFeaturing: Aly Mc Donald\, DJ Gothbitch & Starr Carter \n\n\n\nOur vernissage will feature a 30 minute talk back featuring artists and curators. \n\n\n\nExhibit located in the Atelier Theatre space\, Arts Court. \n\n\n\nOrganized by: Capital Pride & Ottawa Fringe
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/under-the-qurrent-exhibit-vernissage/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Fringe":MAILTO:info@ottawafringe.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241215T020000
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20241104T174255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T201045Z
UID:10001395-1734195600-1734228000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Pique Winter Edition
DESCRIPTION:After a sold out fall edition\, Pique is back at the Arts Court on Saturday\, December 14. Grab your tickets now and plan your winter getaway! \n\n\n\nPique is a forward-thinking\, artist-driven quarterly event series featuring eclectic musical\, visual\, and multimedia artists\, produced by Debaser. \n\n\n\nPique is all-ages and tickets are financially accessible. \n\n\n\nLineup and schedule to be announced! \n\n\n\nCheck out past programming here.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pique-winter-edition/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Live music,Nightlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241130T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241130T230000
DTSTAMP:20260515T111017
CREATED:20241107T212314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T212317Z
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SUMMARY:Frisque Femme Productions Presents Fall Follies
DESCRIPTION:Lets go back in time to the classic era of burlesque. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening like no other in the nation’s capital! \n\n\n\nFrisque Femme Productions Presents Fall Follies Saturday November 30th\, 2024 at Arts Court! \n\n\n\nA lavish show filled with big laughs\, & stunning performers with opulent costumes. \n\n\n\nFeaturing local talent and two headliners from Philadelphia. \n\n\n\nHeadliners: \n\n\n\nGoldi Fox \n\n\n\nMika Romantic \n\n\n\nCast: \n\n\n\nAlister Sharp \n\n\n\nBB Abundance \n\n\n\nBelle Epoque \n\n\n\nKay Kalish \n\n\n\nKitty Kin-Evil \n\n\n\nSonya Lex \n\n\n\nSummer Skye \n\n\n\nKitten: Bickie Brulée \n\n\n\nDoors 7pm Show 8pm \n\n\n\n19+ Event \n\n\n\nWheelchair Accessible please email frisquefemmeproductions@gmail.com \n\n\n\nNO REFUNDS
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/frisque-femme-productions-presents-fall-follies/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Nightlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Frisque Femme Productions":MAILTO:frisquefemmeproductions@gmail.com
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