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Events Calendar

The Beginner’s Crochet Corner

December 4 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Come join us at The Beginner’s Crochet Corner to learn the basics of crochet in a fun and relaxed environment!

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Fabulous 40’s

December 4 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A monthly discussion and social space for 2SLGBTQIA+ in their 40’s to meet others their own age.

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Ottawa Date Squares: Advanced (A1) Class

December 4 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Drop in for a session and meet the Queer square dancing community, the Ottawa Date Squares.

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Swim Workout

December 4 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

A swim workout led by Queer swim group, Rideau Speedeaus.

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Solidarity with LGBTQ+ Sudanese in Times of Crisis : Notes for the Sector

December 5 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

A discussion seeking to understand how our immigration policies and programs exclude the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals.

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Ace/Aro Space

December 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

An in-person group open to anyone who identifies under the asexual or aromantic umbrellas.

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QueerAmore

December 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

An online space hosted by Kind Space to gather and talk about issues related to being bisexual, pansexual, bi-curious and questioning.

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Swim Workout

December 5 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

A swim workout led by Queer swim group, Rideau Speedeaus.

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Karaoke Night

December 5 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Weekly karaoke at T’s Pub hosted by Jolene.

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Naughty or Nice Drag Competition 2024

December 5 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Contestants present two numbers – one naughty, and one nice – with judges awarding a $300 cash prize for first place!

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Cafe Q

December 6 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join a diverse and dynamic group of youth for an evening of low-pressure hanging out.

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Ottawa Frontrunners Weekly Womens Meet

December 6 @ 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm

Join the Queer women’s running community for Friday meets in Ottawa.

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Swim Workout

December 6 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

A swim workout led by Queer swim group, Rideau Speedeaus.

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Shea and Yeti’s Christmas Party

December 6 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Friday night drag at the Lookout with amazing live performances by Shea D. Ladie and Yeti.

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The Nightmare Before Christmas: EMO NIGHT/DRAG SHOW

December 6 @ 11:00 pm - December 7 @ 2:00 am

T’was the Nightmare Before Christmas, and its still not a phase, mom! EMO DRAG NIGHT at the 27 club!

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Articles

MAX Ottawa Joins the Ontario AIDS Network

MAX Ottawa takes an important step in its work on HIV by becoming a member of the Ontario AIDS Network…

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Job Posting: Director of People and Culture

Our team is evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of our communities, rolling out new tools, and expanding our programming….

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Job Posting: Health Services Coordinator

Our team is evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of our communities, rolling out new tools, and expanding our programming….

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Job Posting: Navigation and Training Coordinator

Our team is evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of our communities, rolling out new tools, and expanding our programming….

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New Weekly HIV Testing Service at MAX

Get Free, Accessible HIV Testing at MAX Ottawa. Knowing your status should be simple and stress-free. That’s why MAX, in…

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New Resources at MAX

MAX Ottawa is introducing five new resources that were created to support our community’s health and wellbeing. From safer snorting…

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Community Mpox Vaccine Clinic

MAX is working with Ottawa Public Health to host pop-up community immunization clinics for mpox. The clinics are open to…

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Community Call: Join the MAX Board of Directors

Join the MAX Board of Directors August 13, 2024 | Deadline to apply: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 MAX Ottawa Community…

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