Kind Space - 2SLGBTQIA+ community centre

Name: Grow With The Flow: Fungi [Event]
Start: 2025-05-22T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Kind Space

Ottawa, ON, CA

2,735 members · Public group

Organized by Kind Space

What we’re about

**Update April 15 2024: We are updating our Meet Up due to year-long errors, visit us at kindspace.ca for our in-person programs and their registration**

Founded in 1984, Kind gives people in Ottawa’s queer communities personal and peer support, as well as a physical space for people to understand and inhabit their particular identities with confidence and courage.

Kind provides anyone on the human sexuality and gender spectrum with resources, information and support. We provide services and to supports to our community and connect them to places and spaces. Programs, events and initiatives include youth outreach initiatives, and peer led discussion/support groups. Peer-led groups Kind runs include: Queer trans youth, Café Q, Polybilities, QueerAmore, GenderQuest, etc. that are powered by our volunteers.

Find out more here: https://linktr.ee/kindspaceca

Upcoming events (4+)

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Thu, May 15, 2025, 5:00 PM EDTKaraoke Night #15: May We Have This Dance? [Event]
Kind Space, Ottawa, ON
REGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.gle/4GNMPeys4fuHHhc97

NOTE: You will need to register before 3pm on Thur May 15th using the link below, or you will be turned away at the door. We are no longer taking walk-ins for programs and events. Clicking that you are attending on Meetup is not the same as registering.

Karaoke this month is themed around dance music. However, you can also absolutely choose other songs outside of the theme if you need. This is an all ages event. Children twelve years of age or younger need to be accompanied by an adult. Minors (ages 13-17) will need to provide an emergency contact.

Maximum Participants: 35 people

We'll be using Youtube karaoke videos on a TV screen or projector screen. In addition, we have two microphones attached to a separate sound system. You can sing in a group, be in a duet, or go solo! When you have your song(s) decided, you can write them down with your name, or tell Lukayo, and you'll be put on the list.
Registration is needed for security reasons, access needs, and food requirements in case we provide snacks for the evening.

Accessibility Notes: https://kindspace.ca/about/accessibility/

[Image Description: Photo of silhouettes of dancing people in a darkened club with bisexual lighting.]
1 attendee
Sat, May 17, 2025, 2:00 PM EDTAce/Aro Space [Program]
Kind Space, Ottawa, ON
Register Here!

Join us for thoughtful discussions and recreational activities centring Ace/Aro folks in the Ottawa Community every 1st Thursday of the month at 7PM!; and the 3rd Saturday of each month at 2PM! This in-person group is open to anyone who identifies under the asexual or aromantic umbrellas (including grey, demi, quoi, alloaro, etc). So even if you are new to the community, or have been waiting to meet and chill with other Ace/Aro folks for a while, this space is open for you.

Each month we will have a loose theme or event to bring us together, so stay tuned to social media! This group is for those ages 18+; Questions can be sent to acearo@kindspace.ca.

If the registration link is outdated it means it hasn't been updated for the season. If this the case you can visit kindspace.ca to find the latest links for the month or contact programming@kindspace.ca
4 attendees
Mon, May 19, 2025, 11:00 PM UTCQueerAmore
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QueerAmore aims to create a comfortable space to gather and talk about issues related to being bisexual, pansexual, bi-curious and questioning. QueerAmore takes a fresh look at the challenges, rewards and temptations of exploring and enjoying your sexuality.

We’ll have discussions on achieving healthy relationships based on positive communication, understanding bisexuality/pansexuality in today’s world, and participate in activities that foster openness and acceptance of sexuality. So even if you know who you are, or just figuring out yourself, come chat about it with us.

QueerAmore meets every first Thursday and third Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Ages 18+

The online meeting takes place on ZOOM; which will require onetime registration starting in Feburary 2022. Register in advance for this meeting:

https://bit.ly/3HnPGLP

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
4 attendees
Thu, May 22, 2025, 5:00 PM EDTGrow With The Flow: Fungi [Event]
Kind Space, Ottawa, ON
REGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.gle/8xsvK8wiC6etgLB26

NOTE: You will need to register before 3pm on Thursday May 22nd using the link above, or you will be turned away at the door. We are no longer taking walk-ins for programs and events. Clicking that you are attending on Meetup is not the same as registering.

Enjoy a special evening at our drop-in for socializing and talking about plants. This month we'll be focusing on fungi!

This is an all ages event. Children twelve years of age or younger need to be accompanied by an adult. Minors (ages 13-17) will need to provide an emergency contact.

Maximum Participants: 35 people

Registration is needed for security reasons, access needs, and food requirements in case we provide snacks for the evening.

Accessibility Notes: https://kindspace.ca/about/accessibility/

[Image Description: A painting of mushrooms, leaves, and butterflies.]
2 attendees