Out and About Ottawa-Gatineau

A free all-encompassing Meetup group for people that identify as LGBTQ2S+ and their allies who like to go out, be entertained and socialize. No more missing out on fun events or interests because you have no-one to go with or you are reluctant to go alone.
All Meetups are organized by a friendly-faced host whose prime responsibility is to ensure all new members are welcomed, introduced to the group and never excluded.
In this age of Instagram and social media, many of us in the queer community might be more shy or socially anxious than we admit, but we are all included in this group. Whether you are single, partnered or poly-amorous there is something for everyone! We welcome everyone regardless of where you identify on the LGBTQ2+ spectrum. We want to move past boxes, labels or tribes, and we work for inclusion and respecting preferred pronouns in each group activity.
If you are new to Ottawa, or you've been here your entire life, newly out, or newly retired, you are welcome to join us regardless of your social background, income, skin colour, cultural heritage, accessibility requirements, HIV status, size, age, shape or even your eye colour. We make space for anyone who wants to have fun. None of us are equal until ALL of us are equal.
We organize Meetup events of all kinds such as art galleries, cabaret, cinema, comedy, dance, museums, music concerts, spoken word poetry and theatre - as well as bar nights, drag shows and even sex workshops and queer late-night parties!
So, regardless of whether you prefer the library, the bathhouse, a morning walk, or a late-night talk, join us and help make this Meetup group one of the most inclusive for LGBTQ2S+ communities in Ottawa-Gatineau.
It’s so easy, just suggest an activity and share your interests with us!
Any member can be an event organizer! If you want to do something there are probably other people who would enjoy it too. Just send us a message and we will make you an event organizer.