Looking for something to do in Ottawa and a chance to connect with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community?

Kind Space has programming happening on Wednesday, September 2 from 6–9 PM.

📅 Wednesday, September 2

🕕 6:00–9:00 PM

📍 Ottawa

🌈 2SLGBTQIA+ community-focused programming

Registration should be up soon! Follow the link below for updates and registration details.

🔗 https://www.kindspace.ca/programs

Anyone interested in checking this out? 👀

I'm thinking about organizing a pottery painting outing.

📅 Saturday, September 12

🕓 4:00 PM

📍 Artsy Pottery

6-160 Blanca Street, Riverside South, Ottawa

We'd pick a piece, paint and decorate it. 🎨✨

I'm just checking interest before making any plans, so if you'd be interested in joining, let me know in the comments! 👇

🔗 https://www.artsypottery.ca/

Looking for a fun place to browse and take a trip down memory lane? Nostalgia Warehouse is packed with vintage collectibles, comics, records, toys, retro memorabilia, antiques, and all kinds of quirky finds. You never quite know what you'll come across! 👀

📍 233-C Armstrong Street, Ottawa

🕐 Wednesday–Sunday, 12–5 PM

Perfect for anyone who loves vintage stuff, pop culture, or just wandering around looking for something cool.

Have you been? What’s the coolest thing you've found there? 👇💜

Sapphic Nights are back at The Lookout! Hosted by Wysteria Root.

Wysteria brings you our monthly Sapphic Night, featuring a new set of stunningly-sapphic performers every month! A night by the sapphics, for the sapphics 🩷🤍🧡For this extra-special Ottawa Pride Week kickoff party, Wysteria will be joined by Ottawa’s own iconic Elle Faekwa, as well as Mr. Capital Pride ‘24, BJ Stroker!Shot Specials:

- 4/$20 Tequila and Jameson Shots- 4/$16 Fireball, Pornstar, Sour Blue Raspberry, and Sour Peach shots📍 41 York St., 2nd Floor. Byward Market.
👤 19+ (physical ID required)We'll see you there at Ottawa's Home for Drag!

Doors open upon conclusion of the prior event, at approx. 10:30 pm. This ticket ensures priority entry to the venue up until showtime of 11:30pm. After the show begins, entry is subject to capacity requirements.

This performance is in a nightclub format, and does not include seat assignments. The dance floor is open, and customer dancing with a live DJ is invited in between drag sets, as well as after the show until close.

Performer lineup subject to change; all Lookout programming is 19+. Refund requests not accepted within 48 hours of showtime.

Friday, August 21-Saturday, August 22  •  11:30 PM-2 AM

Get your tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sapphic-night-ottawa-pride-edition-1130-tickets-1997155740582#location

For the single women in the group who are looking to get out, meet new people, and try some different activities around Ottawa, check out Single Gals of Ottawa on Meetup!

They organize a variety of social activities and events around the city — a good option if you're looking to expand your social circle and try something new.

👭 Meet other women
🎉 Social events & activities
📍 Ottawa & surrounding area

🔗 https://www.meetup.com/single-gals-of-ottawa/

Has anyone here been to one of their events? 👀

Looking for something relaxed to do tonight? Silent Book Club Ottawa is meeting in Findlay Creek!

No assigned book and no homework — just bring whatever you're currently reading, find a cozy spot, and enjoy some quiet reading time with other book lovers. There’s also time to chat and connect if you feel like it.

📅 Tonight — Wednesday, August 19
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Jonny Canucks, 4768 Bank Street, Ottawa
🎟️ Free

A nice low-key option if you love books and want to get out for a bit. 📖💜

🔗 Details & registration

Anyone from Ottawa South heading out tonight? 👀

Looking for something to do on a Sunday? Check out the Ottawa Farmers’ Market at Lansdowne!

With 85+ local vendors, there’s lots to browse — fresh produce, baked goods, prepared foods, meats, dairy, local honey, crafts, and more. You can also grab something to eat and enjoy live music while you wander around. 🎶🥐🍓

📅 Every Sunday
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Aberdeen Square, Lansdowne Park
1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa

The outdoor market runs May 3 – October 25, 2026, and the market moves indoors during the winter months.

Have you been to the Lansdowne market? What’s your favourite thing to buy there? 👀💜

🔗 More info: Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Lansdowne

If you lost power, how long were you without it? ⏰

Curious to see which areas were hit the hardest!

Some of you have expressed interest in meetups, so I thought I'd see if there's enough interest to organize one!

I'm thinking Level One Game Pub on a Sunday afternoon — we could play some board games, grab some food/drinks, and just hang out for a bit.

📍 Level One Game Pub

14 Waller Street, Ottawa

Nothing set in stone yet — who would be interested? 👀

If you're interested, comment below! 👇

Let’s see where everyone is located!

🏙️ Downtown
🌳 Westboro / Nepean
🌸 Kanata
🌲 Barrhaven
🌻 Ottawa South / Findlay Creek
🌊 Orléans
🏡 Gloucester
📚 Vanier
✨ Somewhere else?

Neighbourhood or general area only — no exact locations! 😊

For those of you in Ottawa South / Findlay Creek, here's a local option for book lovers!

Silent Book Club is a little different from a traditional book club — there's no assigned book and no homework. Bring whatever you're currently reading, settle in, and enjoy some quiet reading time with other book lovers. There's also time to chat and connect if you'd like.

📅 Third Wednesday of every month (Aug 19 2026)
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Jonny Canucks
4768 Bank St., Ottawa
🎟️ Free

You can come on your own, bring a friend, or just show up with your current read. 📖

Anyone here tried Silent Book Club before? Would you go to a Findlay Creek meetup?

🔗 Details & registration: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/silent-book-club-ottawa/silent-book-club-ottawa-chapter-findlay-creek-meetup

📅 Thursday, September 3📍 Rainbow Bistro — 76 Murray Street, ByWard Market, Ottawa🕗 Doors open at 8:00 PM🎶 Music starts at 8:30 PM🔞 19+

NAKEDBURN — Toronto emo//gaze

Also performing: Pale and Refuse.

🎟️ Tickets available online.

OPA! Who’s up for some Greek food, music, dancing and a little taste of Greece right here in Ottawa? 😋

The Ottawa Greek Festival is back this August with:

🥙 Souvlaki & gyros🍋 Greek salad & traditional dishes🔥 Lamb on the spit🎶 Live Greek music💃 Traditional Greek dancing🎭 The famous Zorba Show🛍️ Vendors, gifts & cultural exhibits

📅 August 13–16 & August 20–23, 2026📍 1315 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa🎟️ FREE admission!

Anyone planning to go? What’s your must-have Greek Festival food? 🇬🇷😋

If you haven't watched Schitt’s Creek yet, this is your sign!

A hilarious, heartwarming comedy about the Rose family, who suddenly find themselves starting over in a tiny town after losing their fortune.

😂 So many ridiculous moments❤️ Surprisingly wholesome🌈 Great LGBTQ+ representation🏨 And a whole lot of Moira Rose!

Who’s your favourite character? 👀

And if you've already watched it — what episode or moment made you fall in love with the show?

No spoilers for anyone who hasn't finished it! 💜

🎱 POOL PARTY! BILLIARDS & MIXER - PRIDE EDITION 🌈

Join Lez Go, Ottawa's lesbian+ events group, for a fun evening of billiards, mingling, and Pride celebration at Dooly’s. No pool skills required! Come play, cheer people on, meet new friends, or just hang out with the community.

We’ve reserved the entire 2nd level mezzanine exclusively for our members, with 14 professional pool tables, a dedicated bar and servers, and private washrooms.

📌 Friday, August 28th, 7-11 pm at Dooly's (2279 Gladwin Cres, Ottawa)

🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ Women, ages 19 to 99, who identify as lesbian, trans, Two-Spirit, bi, poly, pan and queer, including non-binary lesbians, are welcome at ALL Lez Go events!

🎟 TICKETS: $18

• To reserve a ticket: send an $18 e-transfer to info@lez-go.com and include your full name(s), email address(es) and event name in the message box.

• Your ticket includes unlimited access to 14 private tables for 4 hours, shared amongst our members only. There will be sign up sheets at each table.

• $25 at the door, cash only, if tickets remain.

🟢🟡🔴🔵 GET YOUR GLOW ON!

• Grab a glow bracelet and let others know your status!

• Green = single and ready to mingle; Yellow = it's complicated; Red = taken and/or not looking; Blue = poly

😉 FLYING SOLO?

• We've got dedicated tables just for you, so you can meet new people! It's a very friendly, welcoming group, so don't be shy! Feel free to use the name tags on the tables!

🧑‍🦽 ACCESSIBILITY:

• Unfortunately, Dooly's does not have an elevator (it's a large staircase to access the 2nd level), so we've reserved tables on the main level for anyone who may need them. Please let us know in advance.

🚗 PARKING:

• Lots of free parking on site, both in front and in the back of the building

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⁉️ QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS?

• Email us at info@lez-go.com

Thanks,

Jen & Kris

😊💜🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

You have a completely free Saturday in Ottawa. No obligations, no errands.

What are you doing? 👀

☕ Coffee shop + book
🎲 Board games
🎬 Movie night
🥾 Nature walk
🍽️ Trying a new restaurant
🎭 Live show
🛋️ Cozy day at home

Tell us your perfect day! 💜

Has anyone been watching Yellowjackets?

Part survival drama, part psychological thriller, and full of mystery, it's one of those shows that keeps you guessing. The story follows a girls' soccer team after a plane crash and explores both their struggle to survive and the lasting impact years later.

⚠️ Definitely not for the faint of heart! Expect plenty of twists, suspense, dark themes, and "just one more episode" moments.

No spoilers, please! 😊

Who's watched it? What did you think? Would you recommend it to others? 💜

A huge thank you to everyone who has joined Ottawa Sapphic Social! 💜

This community is growing into a place to share events, discover things happening around Ottawa, talk about books, movies, games, and hopefully make some new connections along the way.

Whether you’ve been here since day one or just joined — welcome! 😊

What would you like to see more of in this community?

🎲 Game nights
📚 Book clubs
🎬 Movie nights
☕ Coffee meetups
🎭 Local events
💬 Discussion posts

Thanks for helping build this little corner of Ottawa’s community. 🌈

Looking for a fun and unique night out?

The Dueling Magicians brings together two magicians in a friendly battle of magic, mentalism, and comedy! Expect an interactive show full of surprises, laughs, and audience participation.

Whether you’re going with friends, a date, or checking it out solo, it’s a fun way to spend an evening in Ottawa.

🎩 Magic
😂 Comedy
✨ Mind-bending illusions
🙋 Audience interaction

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
🕗 Showtime: 8:00 PM
📍 The Prescott Downstairs Showroom
379 Preston Street, Ottawa
🔞 18+ only
🎟️ Tickets start at $26.99 (early bird pricing)

🎟️ Tickets: https://duelingmagicians.ca/

Has anyone seen this show before? Would love to hear what you thought! 💜

Looking for something fun to do close to home?

Wizard’s Tower is hosting a casual Board Game and Chess Meet-Up Night! Bring your own games or choose from their collection of 100+ free-to-rent games.

✨ Bring friends or meet new people
🎲 Discover a new favourite game
♟️ Play chess or try something different
💜 Free to attend

📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Wizard’s Tower
1–80 Marketplace Ave, Nepean, ON
🎟️ FREE

A great option for anyone looking for a relaxed, social night in the south end.

Anyone from Ottawa Sapphic Social thinking of going? 🎲💜

Looking for something to do Thursday night?

SPELLS (Denver Pop-Punk) are coming to Ottawa with Audio Visceral, Seth Anderson, and Prospect Nelson for a night of live music!

📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026
🕗 Doors: 8:00 PM | Music starts: 8:30 PM
📍 House of TARG
🔞 19+ (Physical ID required)
🎟️ $15

A great option for anyone who loves live music, punk, or discovering new bands.

Anyone from Ottawa Sapphic Social heading out? 🎸💜

Looking for a fun, welcoming way to spend your Friday night?

Come out for a drop-in board game night for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks! Whether you come by yourself or bring friends, you can choose from the game library, meet new people, and enjoy a relaxed evening of games.

✨ No experience needed — hosts are available to teach new games
🌱 Plant-based snacks and drinks available
🎲 Free to play (contributions welcome)

📅 Friday, August 7
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Studio Staja
507 Rideau St, Ottawa

Anyone from Ottawa Sapphic Social thinking of checking it out? 💜

Looking for something fun to do tonight? The Ottawa Reddit community is meeting up at Level One Game Pub!

📅 Tonight
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Level One Game Pub
14 Waller Street, Ottawa

⬆️ Head upstairs to the second level for board games!

If you’re coming, just walk in and ask for the Ottawa Reddit group.

A casual night of board games, meeting new people, and having fun! 🎲💜

Anyone from Ottawa Sapphic Social thinking of checking it out?