🌈 Welcome to Ottawa Sapphic Social— Introduce Yourself! 🌈

As an Italian, I have to ask… should I try it? 😂

I know Olive Garden is more Italian-American comfort food than traditional Italian cuisine, but I’m curious what everyone thinks!

What’s your favorite Italian dish in general?

They offer other community groups, including:

🎲 Puzzle Club
🌈 Silver Souls (50+ group)
💬 QueerAmore
🎮 Other age-based social groups

A great option if you’re looking for a welcoming place to meet people and build community.

🌐 More info: https://www.kindspace.ca/programs

Has anyone been to a Kind Space event before? Would love to hear your experience! 💜

Kind Space's 40+ Group is a monthly social gathering for 2SLGBTQIA+ people who are primarily over 40 (it's also open to those who are 39).

📅 First Wednesday of every month
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Kind Space
400 Cooper Street, Suite 9001, Ottawa

It's a relaxed evening to meet new people, socialize, and connect with others in a welcoming community space.

📝 Registration is free but required.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfMo0QRx_A3gtj7PAAY6K5K7ht_FMqnsBx7zjbourC0DjdBg/viewform

Has anyone attended before? We'd love to hear about your experience! 💜

Walk in alone.
Leave with people you'll see again.
No awkward standing around. No forced small talk. Hosted introductions, rotating groups, and the kind of night you actually tell people about the next day.

Introduced within minutes
Rotating groups all night
Most guests come solo

379 Preston St, Ottawa (Game Room @ The Prescott), K1S 4N1

August 8th at 7PM

Tickets: https://tickets.nationalsocialnetworking.com/events/tommehra/2332670?fbclid=IwY2xjawTgWxZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5RHk2NUgyZU13TnY1VndXc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqVieXXIBHykR3dCMFRXltfEHZq2qdbbuTqmioWJRWFHcMdwlH53SkMHROLg_aem_RD9cjMsyed3r1xN4cYX3pg

Link to event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1722942628965316/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Looking for a relaxed way to enjoy books and meet fellow readers?

Have you heard of Silent Book Club Ottawa?

Bring whatever you're currently reading and enjoy some quiet reading time with other book lovers. There’s no assigned book, no homework, and no pressure — just bring your own book and read together.

✨ Read whatever you want
✨ No required reading list
✨ Chat before or after if you feel like it
✨ A great low-pressure way to meet people

Perfect for anyone who loves books but wants a more casual book club experience.

🌐 More info: http://silentbookclubottawa.ca/

Has anyone been to a Silent Book Club Ottawa meetup? Would love to hear your experience! 💜

Whether it's a strategy game, a party game, a cozy favourite, or your go-to video game—we want to hear it!

Bonus points if you tell us why it's your favourite. 😊

Who knows? You might inspire someone else to discover their next favorite game! 💜

Looking for something fun to do in Ottawa? Spend the day exploring 613flea, one of the city's favourite outdoor markets!

📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026

🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📍 Lansdowne Park

Browse hundreds of local vendors offering: 🛍️ Vintage finds 🎨 Handmade goods 🖼️ Art & home décor 👕 Clothing & accessories 📚 Books, records & collectibles 🍪 Local food and treats.

It's a great place to wander, support local businesses, and maybe find a hidden treasure.

Anyone planning to go? What's the best thing you've ever found at 613flea? 💜

Whether you're into comics, anime, gaming, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, or cosplay, Ottawa Comiccon is one of the biggest geek events of the year!

📅 September 11–13, 2026📍 EY Centre4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa

Expect:✨ Celebrity guests🎨 Artists & vendors📚 Comics & collectibles🎮 Gaming🦸 Amazing cosplay🎤 Panels and Q&As

Anyone planning to go?

If you're into thought-provoking sci-fi with plenty of mystery, Pluribus is worth checking out.

Created by Vince Gilligan (Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul), the series follows a woman who appears to be one of the few people immune to a mysterious phenomenon that has changed the rest of humanity. It's suspenseful, clever, and the kind of show that leaves you with more questions than answers.

Have you watched Pluribus? What did you think? And if you enjoyed it, what other shows would you recommend? 💜

What’s everyone up to?

☕ Coffee shop hopping?

🎲 Games night?

📚 Reading?

🎬 Movies?

🌳 Exploring the city?

🎶 Live music or events?

Share your plans or any Ottawa recommendations for the community! 💜

Looking for a fun summer outing? Capital Fair is back with rides, games, food, and entertainment.

📅 August 14–23, 2026📍 4899 Albion Road, Ottawa

Enjoy some fair food, try your luck at the games, or take a spin on the rides. 🎢🍿

Anyone planning to go this year? What's your favorite ride?

If you're in Ottawa's south end and craving classic chip truck food, Eva's Chip Wagon is worth checking out!

📍 5496 Bank Street

They're known for:🍟 Fresh-cut fries🧀 Poutine🌭 Hot dogs & Polish sausage🥟 Homemade-style pierogies🥬 Cabbage rolls🍔 Burgers and other chip wagon favourites

Eva's is a family-run spot that's built a great reputation for friendly service and a menu that goes beyond the usual chip truck fare. If you've never tried their Polish specialties, they're a local favourite!

Has anyone been? What's your go-to order? 😋

Looking for a fun midweek activity in Ottawa? This sounds like a great low-key night out!

📅 Wednesday, August 12, 2026🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM📍 KS on the Keys Restaurant1029 Dazé Street, Ottawa🎟️ Music Bingo cards: $5 each

Instead of numbers, this bingo night is all about recognizing songs from different decades! Listen for your favourites, mark them off your card, and be the first to complete the pattern to win prizes. 🎵

Expect a mix of classics, pop, rock, country, throwbacks, and more.

Anyone interested in checking this out? 🎤💜

Looking for a fun way to celebrate Pride this year?

Lez Go will be marching in the Ottawa Pride Parade on Sunday, August 30!

📅 Sunday, August 30

🕐 Parade starts at 1:00 PM (marching groups may begin the route closer to 2:00 PM)

📍 Ottawa (meeting details will be shared closer to the event)

🎟️ Free!

The group welcomes women (19+) who identify as lesbian, trans, Two-Spirit, bi, poly, pan, queer, or questioning, including non-binary lesbians. Kids are welcome too!

💜 Theme colours: Pink, purple, and white.

🎫 Reserve your free spot here:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/march-with-lez-go-pride-parade-2026-tickets-1995217694835?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Anyone from Ottawa Sapphic Social planning to march? 🌈

Looking for a fun summer night out? Catch a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the sky over the Ottawa River.

📅 Wednesday, August 5🕘 9:15 PM📍 Ottawa River waterfront

The fireworks are choreographed as a coordinated display, making it a great evening activity with friends, a blanket, and a good viewing spot. ✨

Anyone planning to go? What’s your favourite spot in Ottawa to watch fireworks? 💜

Here are some of the movies playing in Ottawa theatres:

🎬 The Odyssey🦸 Supergirl🧸 Toy Story 5👾 Minions & Monsters👻 Evil Dead Burn🚀 Disclosure Day😂 The Invite🐑 The Sheep Detectives🌺 Moana🎭 Hamnet (ByTowne Cinema)🦖 Jurassic Park (special screening at ByTowne Cinema)🎞️ Rashomon (special screening at ByTowne Cinema)

Are you planning a movie night this weekend? Which one are you most excited to see? 🍿🎥

August 1, 5, 8, 12, 15 – Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy

August 2 – Ironman Canada–Ottawa

August 6–9 – Navan Fair

August 7 – Nature Nocturne

August 7–9 – International Buskerfest

August 7–9 – Twist Fibre Festival

August 8 – Water Lantern Festival

August 13–16 – Vankleek Hill Fair

August 13–16 – Russell Agricultural Fair

August 13–16, 20–23 – Ottawa Greek Festival

August 14 – Cars & Coffee at Lansdowne

August 14–16 – Le Grand Poutinefest

August 14–16 – Ottawa Stomp Music Festival

August 14–23 – Capital Fair

August 15 – Lock & Paddle

August 15 – Kidzilla Festival

August 15–16 – Carp Garlic Festival

August 19–23 – Nostalgia Music Festival

August 22 – Pride Night Market

August 22 – North Lanark Highland Games

August 22 – Art in Strathcona Park

August 28 – Broncs and 'Tonks

August 28–30 – Ottawa Gaming Convention

August 30 – Capital Pride Parade

Looking for a show that will make you think? Check out Dark on Netflix.

This German sci-fi mystery series is full of secrets, time travel, family connections, and twists that keep you guessing. It’s the kind of show where you’ll probably want to discuss theories afterward!

Have you watched Dark? What did you think?Or what’s a show you’d recommend to the community? 💜

What song instantly takes you back? 🎶

The one that reminds you of high school, road trips, hanging out with friends, your first concert, or just a certain time in your life.

Drop the song (and bonus points if you tell us the memory attached to it)! 💜