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CAPITAL P Navigating Ottawa’s end-of-summer festival JEREMY WILLARD

There are flashier cities. Bigger ones.

More diverse ones. Warmer ones.

But few can claim to have played as big a role in the fight for queer rights in Canada as Ottawa has.

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It was in Ottawa in 1967 that, as minister of justice, Pierre Trudeau introduced the controversial Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1968–69, an omnibus bill calling for an overhaul of the Criminal Code of Canada, including the decriminalization of “homosexual acts” performed in private between consenting adults. He famously told reporters “there’s no place for the state in the bedrooms of the nation, and I think that what’s done in private between adults doesn’t concern the Criminal Code.”

It was in Ottawa that the Charter of Rights and Freedoms was signed, the basis for countless legal battles surrounding queer rights. It was in Ottawa that same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide. It was in Ottawa that Svend Robinson became the first member of Parliament to come out as gay. It was in Ottawa that Prime Minister Stephen Harper honoured his campaign promise to have a

vote in the House reopening the debate about same-sex marriage — and lost that vote.

There’s something special about celebrating Pride in a place where so many of our rights were won. This is your guide to all the events Pride offers, from raucous booze fests to religious services to kid-friendly barbecues in the park.

The Queer Mafia

Party-hungry night-dwellers find their bliss at two latenight club events put on by the ominously named Queer Mafia production company.

OffBeat: Big Gay Dance Party (see page 10) features DJs Emmett, Jas Nasty and Debonair spinning funk, R&B, ska and Motown. Partial proceeds go to the Ottawa Wolves rugby team. Later during Pride Week is Oh My Jam: Pridin Dirty (see page 28), where hip-hop, R&B and reggae fanatics sway and grind to beats by DJs J-ill,

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Sammy Royale, Lissa Monet and D-Luxx Brown. Proceeds from the Queer Mafia raffles go to POWER, the sex-workerrights advocacy group. Both parties feature photo booths and “midnight shenanigans.”

The Ottawa Senior Pride Network

The Ottawa Senior Pride Network (OSPN), the organization that provides services and organizes recurring events for queer folks 50 and older, is once again making Pride a priority. At the Pride BBQ Lunch (see page 14),

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organized in partnership with the Good Companions Centre, OSPN members and non-members indulge in good food and better company while enjoying a performance by singer/songwriter Jamie Anderson, who has just published a memoir about living life on the road.

Then there’s the annual OSPN Pride Party (see page 18), where older folks and their friends enjoy finger food, a cash bar and “vintage dance music.” Finally, as a pleasant, low-key ending to Pride, the day after the parade, folks can join in with Seniors’ Bowling (see page 30).

Venus Envy

Surely any sexually adventurous queer person is familiar with Venus Envy, the education-oriented sex shop, and their many regular workshops, art shows and book-club meetings. Over the course of Pride, Venus Envy hosts various workshops, from BDSM 201: Edge Play and Power Relationships (see page 10) to Lessons in NonMonogamy: What Have We Figured Out So Far? (see page 12) to Sex Toys for Queers (see page 14). For bookish folks, there is also the annual Reading Out Loud (see page 18), where “folks who make stuff happen in Ottawa” read

Andrea Zanin at BDSM 201 — Venus Envy, Sun, Aug 17

passages that resonate with them in some way. Right before a weekend-long sale — which runs Sat, Aug 23, to Sun, Aug 24 — Venus Envy hosts Push It: Pride Party with VE and Mo Diggity (see page 27), a dance party where DJs Yalla! Yalla! and Zehra spin dancehall, hip hop and R&B. For more Pride coverage, go to dailyxtra.com. You can also access this guide online at upgottawa.com.

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LISTINGS THURS, AUG 14 Jer’s Vision Pride Cruise Aboard Capital Cruises’ Empress of Ottawa, revellers enjoy a luxurious voyage along the Ottawa River.

6:15–8:30pm. Gatineau Dock (in Jacques Cartier Park beside the Alexandra Bridge). $25. jersvision.org

Women’s Night This group discussion and social gathering is for women of all ages, ethnicities, abilities and orientations.

7–9pm. PTS, 331 Cooper St. Free. ptsottawa.org

museumnature.ca. 8pm– midnight. The Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St. $25. nature.ca

FRI, AUG 1 5 First Ottawa Interfaith Pride Shabbat An interfaith blessing is followed by a vegetarian potluck. Attendees are asked to bring dishes that serve six to eight people. RSVP required. 6–9pm. Anglican Church of St John the Evangelist, 154 Somerset St W. Free. taliacjohnson.ca

Canada’s Capital Kings: Twisted Comedy The drag king troupe kicks off Pride with fun numbers and special guest Frank N Beans, from Mr Casual Business. 9pm. The Lookout Bar & Bistro, 41 York St. $3. thelookoutbar.com

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Capital Pride kicks off the festivities with a Pride version of the Museum of Nature’s popular Nature Nocturne events. Includes exhibits, DJs and 12 cash bars. For more info, contact reservations@

Kinksters dress up for what is surely Ottawa’s biggest rubber, latex and neoprene party. 9:30pm. Centretown Pub, 340 Somerset St W. Free. centretownpub. blogspot.com

Capital Kings at Twisted Comedy — The Lookout, Fri, Aug 15

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Offbeat: Big Gay Dance Party DJs Emmett and Jas Nasty spin R&B, ska, Motown and more for gorgeously grinding guys and girls. 10:30pm– 2:30am. Babylon Nightclub, 317 Bank St. $7; partial proceeds go to the Ottawa Wolves. thequeermafia.com

SUN, AUG 17 Bears Pride Brunch With the ever-present danger of a paw getting stuck in a honey pot, this brunch for burly boys is sure to be a blast. 11am. Prime 360, 433 Laurier Ave W. No cover. oursottawabears.ca

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The latest titleholders are present for an afternoon of wieners and other barbecued delights. 3pm. Centretown Pub, 340 Somerset St W. Free. centretownpub. blogspot.com

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SAT, AUG 16 A Gay Ol’ Time Cabaret III The Ottawa Gay Men’s Chorus focuses on all things gay and cabaret in this official Pride event. For more info, contact cgo.ogmc@ gmail.com. 2 and 7:30pm.

National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St. $25. cgogmc.ca

Get In, Losers This burlesque tribute to the movie Mean Girls is “almost too gay to function,” with performances by Helvetica Bold, Imogen Quest, Randi Rouge and more. 9pm. Bronson

Centre, 211 Bronson Ave. $15 advance, $20 door; proceeds benefit Capital Pride and the Ottawa Burlesque Festival. ottawaburlesquefest.com

Penal Code Ms and Mr Ottawa Pup 2014 Competition Kinky people enjoy a prisonthemed party and various competitions. Shackles encouraged. 9:30pm. Centretown Pub, 340 Somerset St W. Free. centretownpub. blogspot.com

Bears at the Baths The Ottawa Bears invite guys of all body types to get

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BDSM 201: Edge Play and Power Relationships Andrea Zanin hosts a twopart workshop aimed at people ready to go beyond the basics of BDSM. Registration required. 6:30–8:30pm.

Venus Envy, 226 Bank St. $25, $15 sliding scale. venusenvy.ca

Glow in the Dark Dance Etc Ottawa hosts a dark but sparkly event where queer youth can snuggle with their partners or find new friends.

Either way, glow sticks are encouraged. 7–10pm. Raw

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Sugar Café, 692 Somerset St W. For more info, visit info@ etcottawa.ca.

MON, AUG 18 City of Ottawa Flag-Raising Tour This annual event includes flag raisings at various locations throughout the city, concluding with a ceremony at Ottawa City Hall and the official proclamation of Pride Week. For more info, visit capitalpride.ca.

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Jamie Anderson at Pride BBQ Lunch — Good Companions Centre, Tues, Aug 19

This National Film Board documentary tells the stories of five queer people fleeing their countries to seek asylum in Canada. Discussion follows.

4:30–6:30pm. Centretown CHC, 420 Cooper St. Free. centretownchc.org

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Lessons in Non-Monogamy: What Have We Figured Out So Far? Non-monogamous people with several years’ experience gather to discuss some of the complex issues surrounding their relationships. Registration required. 6:30–8:30pm.

Venus Envy, 226 Bank St. $25, $15 sliding scale. venusenvy.ca

BiAmore A gathering to discuss bisexual visibility in the Pride movement. 7–9pm.

PTS, 331 Cooper St. Free. ptsottawa.org

Pride International Film Night: Swedish Edition In the first of a series of screenings sponsored by various countries, the Swedish Embassy presents Don’t Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves (2012), a

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14 three-part TV drama about the impact of AIDS. 8pm.

ByTowne Cinema, 325 Rideau St. $10. capitalpride.ca

Once Upon a Pride Zelda Marshall, Ariel Sin, Jasper Cox and others come together for a magical night of fairy-tale-themed drag and burlesque to benefit Capital Pride. 9–11pm.

Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. $12 advance, $15 door. zaphods.ca

Kiss the COD Newfie Night Hosted by The Notorious Neil, the 17th annual night of jigging and reeling benefits Capital Pride. 9pm. The Lookout, 41 York St. Free. thelookoutbar.com

TUES, AUG 19 Pride BBQ Lunch The Ottawa Senior Pride Network and the Good Companions Centre host a lunch that includes a musical performance by Jamie Anderson. Members and non-members welcome.

For more info, contact ospn. rfao@gmail.com. Noon. Good Companions Centre, 670 Albert St. $11. ospn.rfao.ca

Picnic in the Park Courtesy of Capital Pride and Ten Oaks, queer families enjoy a barbecue, face painting, balloon animals and other family-friendly diversions.

4–6pm. Hintonburg Park, 1064 Wellington St W. Free. capitalpride.ca

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Gay Men’s Social: BBQ at Hintonburg Park Chums chew, chill and chat with others in charming surroundings. 5–8pm. Hintonburg Park, 1064 Wellington St W. Free. aco-cso.ca

Sex Toys for Queers Many workshops are aimed at a cisgender, heterosexual crowd; this workshop’s for the rest of us. It covers everything from safer sex to using pumps, plugs and paddles.

Registration required.

6:30–8pm. Venus Envy, 226 Bank St. Free. venusenvy.ca

Tuesday Run for Women The Ottawa Frontrunners invite women and their

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Boys screening — ByTowne Cinema, Wed, Aug 20

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friends out for a run. 6:30pm.

Ottawa City Hall, 111 Lisgar St. Free. ottawafrontrunners.org

Fifth Annual SHAG with Pride: What Are You Proud Of? Hosted by the Sexual Health Advisory Group, this event for youth 25 and under features slam poetry, craft making, T-shirt design and a barbecue that includes options for people with dietary restrictions. 7–10pm. YSB, 147 Besserer St. Free. ysb.on.ca

Pride International Film Night: Argentine Edition The Embassy of Argentina presents a screening of Mia (2011). 7pm. ByTowne Cinema, 325 Rideau St. $10. capitalpride.ca More listings at dailyxtra.com

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1. The Lookout Bar 41 York St 2. ByTowne Cinema 325 Rideau St 3. Rideau Centre 50 Rideau St 4. Galerie SAW Gallery 67 Nicholas St 5. Ottawa Convention Centre 55 Colonel By Dr 6. NAC 53 Elgin St 7. Ottawa City Hall 110 Laurier Ave W 8. Human Rights Monument Elgin St & Lisgar St 9. MacLaren’s on Elgin 301 Elgin St 10. Yuk Yuk’s 292 Elgin St 11. Minto Park 110 Laurier Ave W 12. City of Ottawa – Jack Purcell Community Centre 320 Jack Purcell Lane 13. Ottawa Police Community Police Centres 474 Elgin St 14. Wicked Wanda’s 382 Bank St 15. Wilde’s 367 Bank St 16. The Village Movie Night Bank St & Gilmour St 17. Barrymore’s Music Hall 323 Bank St 18. Babylon 317 Bank St 19. Centretown Pub 340 Somerset St W 20. PTS 331 Cooper St 21. Bruce House & AIDS Committee of Ottawa 251 Bank St 22. Venus Envy 226 Bank St 23. Centretown Community Health Centre 420 Cooper St 24. Swizzles 246 Queen St

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WED, AUG 20 Free to Learn: GLBT+ Conference Featuring Stephanie Battaglino and Cason Crane as the keynote speakers, workshops presented by community partners and a reception to mingle with the keynote speakers at the end of the event. 3–10pm. Extended Stay Hotel, 141 Cooper St. Free. capitalpride.ca

OSPN Annual Pride Party

Stephanie Battaglino at Free to Learn — Extended Stay Hotel, Wed, Aug 20

Queer people 50 and older and their loved ones are invited to socialize over refreshments. For more info, contact ospn.rfao@ gmail.com. 7–10pm. Good Companions Seniors’ Centre, 670 Albert St. Free. ospn-rfao.ca

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The Dutch Embassy presents a screening of Boys (Jongens) (2014). 7pm. ByTowne Cinema, 325 Rideau St. $10. capitalpride.ca

Reading Out Loud Every year, local luminaries gather at Venus Envy to read one of their favourite passages from literature or something else important to their identity. 8–10pm. Venus Envy, 226 Bank St. Free. venusenvy.ca

Wed & Wild Wednesday Hosted by Markida Brown, this night’s sultry hits are provided by DJs Isabelle and Kitty Funk. Includes an underwear contest. 10pm.

Club Edge, 212 Sparks St. $3. dorothyscloset.com

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THURS, AUG 21 Comedy Cruise What could be pleasanter than laughter wafting over the waves? This aquatic comedy event is presented in partnership with Yuk Yuk’s and Capital Cruises. Jacques Cartier Wharf, 180 Laurier Ave. $25. For more info, visit capitalpride.ca.

Bis and Beers Bisexual, pansexual and queer people partake in a mixer presented by B Social Ottawa. 5–8pm. The Lookout, 41 York St. Free. thelookoutbar.com

Gender Mosaic Networking Social Capital Pride’s new signature event kicks off with a special guest, trans activist Stephanie Battaglino. 5–8pm.

Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank St. Free. atomicrooster.ca

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The Hard Cover Book Club Men gather to discuss Strip, a novel by Andrew Binks.

7pm. Gay Zone, Centretown CHC, 420 Cooper St. Free. gayzonegaie.ca

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Complete with author readings and musical performances, this is the launch of an anthology of essays that deal with issues often not addressed by the mainstream. 7–10pm. Saw Gallery, 67 Nicholas St. Free. galeriesawgallery.com

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7:30–9:30pm. Kinki, 41 York St. $40. singleandeligible.com

Human Rights Vigil Hosted by Stephanie Battaglino, the event’s theme is the many ways people love around the world. 8pm.

Human Rights Monument, Elgin and Lisgar streets. Free. capitalpride.ca

Wicked Kinki Patio Prowl Wicked Wanda’s and Kinki host a sexy, naughty event that includes a lingerie fashion show, burlesque and drag performances, naked sushi, body painting, rum tasting and more. 8pm. Kinki, 41 York St. $10; 50 percent of proceeds benefit Capital Pride. kinki.ca

Laugh Out Proud 10 With headliner Jessica Kirson, guest MC Elvira Kurt and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival’s Al Rae, this evening is sure to tickle your funniest bone.

8:30pm. Yuk Yuk’s, 292 Elgin St. $30. yukyuks.com

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Strip Spelling Bee It’s a lot like strip poker, but it’s spelling, and it’s in front of an audience of hooters and hecklers. Hosted by burlesque performers Helvetica Bold and Rhapsody Blue. Spellers must pre-register by contacting events@ptsottawa.org. 9pm.

Babylon Nightclub, 317 Bank St. $10; free for spellers. ptsottawa.org

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FRI, AUG 22 Laugh Out Proud 10 With headliner Jessica Kirson, guest MC Elvira Kurt and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival’s Al Rae, this evening is sure to tickle your funniest bone. 7 and 9:30pm. Yuk Yuk’s, 292 Elgin St. $30. yukyuks.com

Café Q Youth Drop-In Youth 18 and under enjoy an evening of poetry, singing and socializing. 7–11pm.

PTS, 331 Cooper St. Free. ptsottawa.org

The Village Movie Night In addition to watching a screening of To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, drag-queen-lovin’ queers enjoy special promotions from Stroked Ego, Planet Botanix, and Aziz and Company. 8–11:30pm. Intersection of Bank and Gilmour streets. Free. bankstreet.ca

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What could be better than a summer evening with 300 lesbians, a huge dancefloor and a sandy beach for strolling? For more info, contact info@girlswanttoknow.com.

9pm–1am. Ron Kolbus Centre, 102 Greenview Ave. $20 advance, $25 door. girlswanttoknow.com

Canada’s Capital Kings: A Night with Celebrities Each of your favourite kings performs in the guise of a celebrity of his choice, including Karter Banger as Chris Brown, Miles Zinya as Michael Jackson and Jak Ammer as Bruno Mars. 9pm. The Lookout Bar & Bistro, 41 York St. $3. thelookoutbar.com

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Divas vs Dykes — Riverain Park, Sat, Aug 23 BRUCE WHEELER

DJs Yalla! Yalla! and Zehra bring heat to the dancefloor with throwback hits, R&B grooves, dancehall jams and hip-hop classics. 9:30pm– 2am. Café Nostalgica, 601 Cumberland St. $5–15. venusenvy.ca

The Rainbow Party Queer men and women party together in one big room.

10pm–2am. Barrymore’s Music Hall, 323 Bank St. $25. bankstreet.ca

SAT, AUG 23 Saturday Frontrunners Run Peppy people — both locals and out-of-towners — are invited to join an early morning dash around Ottawa’s streets and trails. 9am.

Ottawa City Hall, 111 Lisgar St. Free. ottawafrontrunners.org

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The Sexy Car Wash To raise funds for the McNabb Skate Park, studs and babes scrub cars, bikes and maybe some willing pedestrians.

11am–7pm. Antique Skate Shop, 9 Florence St. Free. antiqueskate.com

Dyke March Gather at the Human Rights Monument (Elgin and Lisgar streets) at noon for the rally. The march — which heads west on Lisgar, south on Bank, then east on Gilmour — starts at 12:45pm.

It all wraps up with a party and picnic in Minto Park. ottawadykemarch.com

Divas Vs Dykes Costumed like ’80s rock and pop stars, two teams battle it out in a softball game that

benefits Bruce House. For more info, contact queenbdiva@outlook.com. 1–4pm.

Riverain Park, 400 North River Rd. Free. facebook.com/ capitalpridedvsd

The Capital Pride Pageant Kings and queens compete for the titles of Ms and Mr Capital Pride 2014. Competitors must register.

7–9pm. Marion Dewar Plaza, 110 Laurier Ave W. $10. capitalpride.ca

Laugh Out Proud 10 With headliner Jessica Kirson, guest MC Elvira Kurt and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival’s Al Rae, this evening is sure to tickle your funniest bone. 7 and 9:30pm. Yuk Yuk’s, 292 Elgin St. $30. yukyuks.com

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Pride Prom: Circus Hosted by Etc Ottawa, this event allows young people to experience prom on their terms, without any pressure to dress a certain way or bring a date of a particular gender or orientation. 8–11pm.

Extended Stay Hotel, 141 Cooper St. Free. To RSVP and for more info, contact info@ etcottawa.ca.

Oh My Jam: Pridin Dirty Partiers sweat and grind to hip hop, R&B, dancehall and reggae from DJs

Lissa Monet, J-ill, Sammy Royale and D-Luxx Brown.

10:30pm–2:30am. Babylon Nightclub, 317 Bank St. $12 advance at Fall Down Gallery, 288 Bank St; $15 door. thequeermafia.com

SUN, AUG 24 Pride Brunch Several restaurants around the city donate a portion of their brunch sales to Capital Pride and Pink Triangle Services. For a list of participating restaurants, visit ptsottawa.org/ pridebrunch.

Capital Pride Parade Beginning at Gladstone Avenue and Bank Street, the parade proceeds north on Gladstone to Laurier Avenue West, turns right on Laurier and ends at Ottawa City Hall.

1pm. capitalpride.ca

Community Fair, Beer Garden and Main Stage Proud folks gather to access information on sports and community groups at the Community Fair and enjoy a variety of entertainment, courtesy of House of SAS, at

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the Main Stage. 2pm. Marion Dewar Plaza, 110 Laurier Ave W. Free. capitalpride.ca

Capital Pride Official Closing Party Hosted by Markida Brown, Pride’s official wrap-up party brings the festivities to a stupendous close with dancing to music by DJ Lady Taly. 10pm.

The Lookout Bar, 41 York St. Free. thelookoutbar.com

MON, AUG 25 Seniors’ Bowling

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Queer seniors 50 and older and their friends are invited out to bowl a few frames. For more info, contact georgeis@ rogers.com. Takes place the second and fourth Monday of each month. 6:30pm. West Park Bowling, 1205 Wellington St W. $3 per game; free shoe rental. ospn-rfao.ca

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