ULTIMATE PRIDE GUIDE
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spin funk, house and other dance jams. 10pm. Bar Robo, 692 Somerset St W. $7. barrobo.com An interactive workshop on consent, problem solving and giving and receiving feedback. 2pm. Kind Space, 222 Somerset St W, Suite 404. kindspace.ca
The Ottawa Knights host a bar night that includes special guests. 9:30pm. Centretown Pub, 340 Somerset St W. ottawaknights.com
DJs Sarita and del Pilar
Folks dance the night away under the stars in a charming venue just over the bridge. 10:30pm. Gainsbourg, 9 Aubry St, Gatineau. $5. facebook.com/gainsbourglegionnaire
Bears and their admirers get together for a relaxing, chatty, treat-filled time. 3–5pm. Centretown Pub, 340 Somerset St W. oursottawabears.ca More listings at dailyxtra.com
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Queering613 presents a workshop introduction to the subject of anti-blackness in queer communities. To RSVP and for more info, contact hai@queering613.ca
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Six poets read works on the theme “What I Love About Being Queer and Trans.” 6:30pm. Councillor Lounge, City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave W. No cover. ccgsd.ccdgs.org
Mayor Jim Watson the beginning of Capital Pride week..
Noon. Marion Dewar Plaza, City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave W. ottawacapitalpride.ca
A workshop on the ins and outs of strap-on play. Everyone welcome. Pre-registration required. 6:30pm. Venus Envy, 226 Bank St. Free. venusenvy.ca
A celebration of the diversity and cultures of queer people of colour. 6:30pm. Kind Space, 222 Somerset St W, Suite 404. kindspace.ca
some gaiety (er, comedy). Partial proceeds go to the CCGSD.
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8pm. James Street Pub, 390 Bank St. PWYC. For more info, visit Facebook.
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Folks no older than 25 years trade their unwanted clothing and art works. 10pm–1am. SAW Gallery, 67 Nicholas St. Free. galeriesawgallery.com
Seniors gather to take in some movies and enjoy good company. 6pm. The Good Companions, 670 Albert St. ospn-rfao.ca
Drinks, food and amazing people. 6:15pm. Gatineau Docs, 38 Trans Canada Trail, Gatineau. $15 students, $25 regular. For more info, email dialogues@ccgsd-ccdgs.org
Four panelists discuss violence in queer and trans relationships. 6:30pm. McNabb Community Centre, 180 Percy St. kindspace.ca
Women join the Ottawa Frontrunners for a run or walk on the city’s streets and trails. 6:30pm. City Hall, 111 Lisgar St. ottawacapitalpride.ca
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The Ottawa Bears invite bears and their admirers to bowl a few frames. 7pm. West Park Lanes, 1205, Wellington St W. oursottawabears.ca
Youth no older than 25 years indulge in
videogames and a mini drag competition. 8–10pm. The Ministry of ottawacapitalpride.ca
An activity-filled barbecue for families of all kinds.
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4–7pm. Hintonburg Park, 1064 Wellington St. Free. ottawacapitalpride.ca
Monument (corner of Elgin and Lisgar Streets). ottawacapitalpride.ca
Speakers and audience members share stories about discrimination. 6:30pm. City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave W. Free. ccgsd.ccdgs.org
Youth 25 years and younger enjoy a queer movie and subsequent discussion about on-screen representation. 8pm. SAW Gallery, 67 Nicholas St. Free. ottawacapitalpride.ca
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Well-known local figures read literary passages important to their identities. 7:30pm. Venues Envy, 226 Bank St. Free. venusenvy.ca
Speakers reflect on how far we’ve come and how far we still need to go. 8pm. Human Rights DAILY XTRA’S ULTIMATE PRIDE GUIDE — OTTAWA 2016
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A very inclusive evening of dancing, drinking and glitter bombing. 5pm. The Three Brewers, 240 Sparks St. $4 suggested. queering613.ca
James K Morgan, Christian Baines and other authors discuss and sign their books. RSVP required. 6pm. Stonewall Gallery, 370 Bank St. Free. stonewallgallery.ca
Men gather to discuss Robert Beachy’s Gay Berlin.
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6:30pm. Centretown CHC, 420 Cooper St. Free. aco.cso.ca/gay-
Ottawa City Centre, 101 Lyon St. $10.
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An evening of short independent films that focus on two-spirit and non-binary experiences. 7:30pm. Kind Space, 222 Somerset St W, Suite 404. PWYC. kindspace.ca
A Pride standup comedy show. 7:30pm. Pressed, 750 Gladstone Ave. $5 or PWYC. For more info, visit Facebook
With drag hosts, five people compete for the grand prize. 8pm. Delta Hotel
The Kids in the Hall star hosts a few nights of standup comedy. 8:30pm. Runs until Saturday, Aug 20. Yuk Yuk’s, 292 Elgin St. $25. yukyuks.com
This nautical Pride celebration includes dancing and entertainment. 8:30pm. Jacques Cartier Park. $30. For more info, visit Facebook
DJ Chris Lucas spins for a crowd of sexily underdressed guys. 10pm. The Lookout, 41 York St. No cover. thelookoutbar.com
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A march in honour of trans and gender non-confirming people. 6:15pm. For more info, visit Facebook
Gaymers and the like
geek out over graphic novels, comics and games. 11am–11pm. Delta Ottawa City Centre, 101 Lyon St. $10. ottawacapitalpride.ca
Out on Bay Street presents a networking event for queers. 5–10pm. Terrace on the Canal, 191 Colonel By Dr. outonbayst.org
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Youth ages 13–19 enjoy music and dancing. RSVP to info@etcyouth.ca. 7pm. SAW Gallery, 67 Nicholas St. Free. galeriesawgallery.com
Women (and only women) dance and mingle. 9pm–1am. Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, 102 Greenview Ave. $20 advance, $25 door. lesbianoutdoorgroup.ca
Ottawa’s drag king troupe performs some new numbers. 8:30pm. Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. facebook.com/canadascapitalkings
DJ Maxime hosts a queer anthem-filled night of karaoke. 9:30pm. Le Petit Chicago, 50 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau. $25. petitchicago.ca
The Two-Spirit Inclusion Campaign launches outdoors with a screening and performances. 8:30pm. Dundonald Park, 516 Somerset St W. ccgsd.ccdgs.org
Beach party-themed night includes a wet t-shirt contest, and DJ Lady Taly spinning. 10pm. The Lookout, 41 York St. thelookoutbar.com
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DJs Deko-ze and Cozmic Cat spin and Sofonda Cox and others perform. 10:30pm. Barrymore’s, 323 Bank St. $19–$29. facebook.com/sashayottawa
Come on down to build forts, watch cartoons, and chow down at the cereal bar. 8am. Kind Space, 222 Somerset St W, Suite 404. $5 or PWYC. kindspace.ca
Sporty types do a 5km run or a 2.5km walk
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alongside local dignitaries. 10am. Tunney’s Pasture, 100 Tunney’s Pasture Driveway. ncpr.ca
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There are few things queerer than brunch. Vegan options available. 11am. Bar Robo, 692 Somerset St W. $15–20. queering613.ca
Mr Ottawa Bear and The Ottawa Bears host some adult fun at a bathhouse. Noon. Club Ottawa, 1069 Wellington St W. oursottawabears.ca
Teams dress in drag and all proceeds go to Bruce House.
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Noon–5pm. Riverrain Park, 400 North River Rd. Free. facebook .com/dragandballs
corner of Elgin and Lisgar Streets at 6pm. For more info, visit facebook.com/ottawadykemarch
The Rideau Speedeaus swim team hosts a day in the sand and surf. 2pm. Blanchet Beach, Chelsea, Quebec. rideauspeedeaus.com
Lucas Silveira, Rae Spoon and others perform at this eclectic gathering. 8pm–midnight. For more info, visit ottawacapitalpride.ca
Queer geeks and their allies drink some games. 2:30pm. The Blurry Pixel, 201 Queen St. facebook .com/groups/geekoutottawa
The march begins at the Human Rights Monument at the
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Edina Starlight, Peach La Drag, Flora and others take the stage. 8pm. Le Petit Chicago, 50 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau. $10. petitchicago.ca
Weary revellers take a bowling break from the crowds. 8pm. McArthur Lanes, 175 MacArthur Ave. $10. More listings at dailyxtra.com
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DJ Kitty spins and Jade London, Barbada Barbade and others provide the drag. 10pm. The Lookout, 41 York St. thelookoutbar.com
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DJs Lissa Monet, Sammy Rawal and others spin hip hop, dancehall and R&B. 10pm. Babylon, 317 Bank St. $12 before 11pm, $15 after. facebook.com/thequeermafia
DJ Ashley Gauthier provides the soundtrack for a
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rave-style dance party for guys. 10pm. The Bourbon Room, 400 Dalhousie St. $14–24. facebook. com/throb.club
by going to town on some honey pots with The Ottawa Bears. 11am. Backdrop Food and Drink, 160 Metcalfe St. oursottawabears.ca
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Bring some balance to your Pride. And bring your own mat. 10–11am. Dundonald Park, 516 Somerset St W. Free. queering613.ca
Cold drinks, air conditioning and a chance to learn more about a local organization. 10am. Kind Space, 222 Somerset St W, Suite 404. kindspace.ca
2015 Ottawa Pride parade. BEN WELLAND
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Drag performer Markida Brown is the mistress of ceremonies and DJ Lady Taly spins. 10pm. The Lookout, 41 York St. thelookoutbar.com
DJ Isabelle plays some tunes and go-go dancers shake their moneymakers. 10pm–4am. The Bourbon Room, 400 Dalhousie St. $5 advance, $8 door. facebook.com/flirtottawa
2015 Ottawa Pride parade. BEN WELLAND
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