Breakfast Club Episode 1: Queer spaces in Ottawa and Pride 2019
Breakfast Club is a casual talk show that’s meant to be informative, fun, while unpacking issues and topics relevant to the LGBTQ2+ community in Ottawa.
Capital Pride
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Op-ed: Reigniting the protest in Pride
Inspired by Canada’s first LGBTQ+ rights protest, Capital Pride’s 2019 Grand Marshall calls for renewed political action to support LGBTQ+ communities
Interview: Meat and Bone creator Kat Verhoeven—08.24.19 talk at the Ottawa Public Library
Meet Canadian author Kat Verhoeven at the Ottawa Public Library, where she will talk about her new graphic novel, a queer story about friendship, body image, and strength.
Third and final Spill the Tea event nears
As Spill the Tea finale nears, here’s a look back at what the series accomplished. There is an event on Tuesday, April 16 and the finale takes place Thursday, April 25.
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ?
February may be a short month, but the weekends are making up for lost time by being chock full of fun things to do.
Match Preview: Fury FC Playing for Pride and Playoffs—08.25.18
Ottawa Fury FC takes on Penn FC at TD Place on Saturday August 25. Kickoff is at 7pm.
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ?
From Pride to House of PainT and everything in between, this weekend goes to show that even though summer is winding down, Ottawa is just as busy as ever.
Gig Pick: Brooke Candy and Bif Naked at Capital Pride—08.25.18 and 08.26.18
Capital Pride has brought a series of signature events and community events to the festival this year, including two nights of free performances at the TD Mainstage located at the intersection of Bank and Somerset Streets. Read on to learn more about two of the headliners performing this weekend.
Community Builders: Why we love Ottawa LGBTQ2+ leader Calla Barnett
Calla Barnett’s colleagues describe her as the glue that holds people together. United Way presented her with a Community Builder Award to celebrate Capital Pride Week.
Capital Pride: Dykes Shaping the Arts at Ottawa Dyke March—08.25.18
The theme for the 2018 Ottawa Dyke March on August 25 is Dykes Shaping the Arts and, for the first time, is putting a highlight on dyke artists.
Capital Pride: Venus Envy’s gallery provides a unique space for less represented artists
Inside of Venus Envy is a gallery space for voices that sometimes don’t get the opportunity to show.
Capital Pride: Special edition of Naked Boys Reading tonight—08.20.18
“This is not a peep show, this is a community-building performing arts experience” says Rick Telfer aka Tricky Ricky, who is an actor, burlesque performer and producer of Ottawa’s Naked Boys Reading.
Capital Pride: Apt613’s guide to a very eventful Pride
Pride is almost here and with that in mind, these are the upcoming events that will get you hyped for next week!
Capital Pride: An open talk about Party and Play culture
A new series of events will be taking place in Ottawa called Spill the Tea. These events combine drag artists with health information to help educate, end stigma, and reduce harm for the members of the PnP community. The first event will take place on August 23 at The 27 Club.
Capital Pride is all about CommUNITY
With the week of August 19th to 26th just around the corner, the 2018 theme for Capital Pride has been unveiled: CommUNITY. This year, they want to focus on individuals and organizations that support and improve the lives of LGBTQ2+ people.