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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 Friday and Sunday workshops are in partnership with 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 & Legendary Bam Bam Siriano 📍 McNabb Recreation Centre – 180 Percy Street\, Ottawa\, ON
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/confidence-is-key-ballroom-workshop-series-winter-edition/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:McNabb Community Centre\, 180 Percy St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,MAX Programs,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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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 Friday and Sunday workshops are in partnership with 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 & Legendary Bam Bam Siriano 📍 McNabb Recreation Centre – 180 Percy Street\, Ottawa\, ON
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/confidence-is-key-ballroom-workshop-series-winter-edition/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:McNabb Community Centre\, 180 Percy St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,MAX Programs,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251001T183000
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DTSTAMP:20260405T065136
CREATED:20250829T202802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T195110Z
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SUMMARY:Now What: Love & Romance in the Golden Era
DESCRIPTION:Romance doesn’t end at 50 — it gets wiser\, deeper\, and maybe even a little more fun. Join us for a warm and engaging discussion where we’ll dive into Love and Romance in Our Golden Era. \n\n\n\nThis is a space for gay men 50 and over to reflect\, share\, laugh\, and connect about love in all its forms — from new beginnings to long-time partnerships\, solo joy\, or the possibilities still unfolding.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/now-what-love-romance-in-the-golden-era/
LOCATION:McNabb Community Centre\, 180 Percy St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:MAX Programs,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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CREATED:20250829T173008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T173149Z
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SUMMARY:Queerspora
DESCRIPTION:Dating can be so complicated. We’re here to help make it a bit easier. \n\n\n\nIn this month’s programming for queer newcomers\, we’re talking about some of the challenges around dating. Bring your questions or stories\, share what’s worked for you\, and learn more about some of the resources available to you in the city.  \n\n\n\nSpots are limited so make sure to register through the form below.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queerspora-6/
LOCATION:McNabb Community Centre\, 180 Percy St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,MAX Programs,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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SUMMARY:MAX Ottawa: Bantaba
DESCRIPTION:MAX Ottawa is hosting a Bantaba\, facilitated by Rodney Diverlus\, for Black queer folks. This for-us-by-us event will foster a safer space for discussions about Blackening spaces and thriving as a Black queer community in Ottawa. We’ll enjoy a family meal\, share our stories and experiences\, and discuss what we need to keep progressing. \n\n\n\nWhat is Bantaba?Bantaba is more than a gathering—it’s a return to a deeply rooted tradition of collective care\, radical listening\, and community-led transformation. Originating from West Africa\, Bantaba is a circular space where wisdom is shared\, stories are honored\, and futures are co-created. It’s a space without hierarchy—where everyone’s presence and voice holds equal weight. \n\n\n\nWhy Now? Why Ottawa?Ottawa’s Black queer community is experiencing a cultural renaissance — from ballroom to conferences to dancefloors and beyond. Bantaba doesn’t spark this movement; it meets it mid-stride. It offers a moment to ask: Where are we headed? What do we need now? How do we keep building together? \n\n\n\nWhat to ExpectLed by multi-hyphenate artist and strategist Rodney Diverlus\, Bantaba is not a lecture or a panel—it’s a living\, breathing conversation. It’s a space to unpack the realities of being Black and queer in Ottawa\, and to imagine collective paths forward. Your ideas\, your truths\, your presence are vital. There is no audience\, only participants. \n\n\n\nRegister Here! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Accessibility \n\n\n\n\n\n\nChange rooms\n\n\n\nElevator/Lift\n\n\n\nEntrance/Exit\n\n\n\nFloor surfaces\n\n\n\nInterior\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPassenger loading zone\n\n\n\nReception desks\n\n\n\nSignage\n\n\n\nStairs\n\n\n\nTelephone\n\n\n\nWashrooms
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/bantaba/
LOCATION:McNabb Community Centre\, 180 Percy St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,MAX Programs,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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SUMMARY:Covid-Cautious Burlesque Workshop Featuring Saffron St. James
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a covid-cautious burlesque workshop\, featuring the talented Saffron St. James. \n\n\n\nThis is a beginner-friendly workshop\, so no dance\, burlesque or performing experience is required! All levels are welcome. \n\n\n\nDate: May 25th\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime: 2:00 – 3:30 PM \n\n\n\nLocation: McNabb Community Centre (180 Percy Ave.) \n\n\n\nDue to the nature of the workshop\, we require that all attendees be 18+ (no exceptions!). \n\n\n\nTickets: $20/each (+ fees) \n\n\n\nThe ticket cost goes directly towards paying our facilitator and the space rental.Any leftover funds will be donated to Mask Bloc Ottawa (@maskblocott)\, to support the distribution of high quality masks and COVID tests to community members in so-called Ottawa.  \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in paying it forward to help support those for whom this cost may be a barrier\, please select “Community Ticket” at check out! If you need a sponsored ticket\, please email wheelieproductions.yow@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nWheelie Productions is committed to accessibility & disability justice. If you require any extra support to attend this workshop\, please reach out via email\, or instagram DM. \n\n\n\nAs part of this commitment\, we will be requiring masks for all those attending. We ask that all attendees wear a high-quality mask/respirator (KN95 or better) to increase the safety of our space. We will have extra KN95 & N95 masks + hand sanitizer available. If you arrive with a surgical or cloth mask\, or a mask that is ill-fitting\, we will ask that you choose a mask from our selection. \n\n\n\nWe also encourage folks to take a COVID test prior to the workshop\, as an extra means of precaution and COVID mitigation! \n\n\n\nIf you are sick PLEASE do not attend the workshop. We do not want to risk spreading illness to our community! \n\n\n\nMore Access Notes:☆ We will have several air filters running throughout the studio space! \n\n\n\n☆ McNabb Community Centre is wheelchair accessible\, and we welcome participants of all abilities! We will have chairs available for those who need them. \n\n\n\n☆ There will be signage directing participants from the main entrance to the dance studio\, as well as signage for the washrooms\, etc. \n\n\n\n☆ Accessible by public transit (#10\, #11\, #14\, #55) with free parking attached to the venue (subject to availability)\, and street parking on surrounding streets. \n\n\n\n☆ Low/no-scent space. Please avoid perfumes or other strongly scented products during this workshop. \n\n\n\n☆ There will be music\, but we will ensure that the volume is acceptable for all participants. \n\n\n\n☆ We will aim to make the space as sensory friendly as possible by adjusting lights\, etc.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/covid-cautious-burlesque-workshop-featuring-saffron-st-james/
LOCATION:McNabb Community Centre\, 180 Percy St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Drag & Burlesque,Educational
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