Jazz, chamber music and Creative Mornings highlight this week’s City Hall activities

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Ottawa – City Hall will be hosting another week of free activities and special events that provide something for every taste and interest – from physical fitness to music and culture.

Here is what’s new on this week’s schedule:

• Mark Ferguson and Mike Tremblay Duo perform from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, as part of the month-long barbecue and free concert, held every Thursday in July at Marion Dewar Plaza. It’s sponsored by RBC Bluesfest, the Musicians’ Association of Ottawa-Gatineau, and Café 111.
• Creative Mornings will be holding is a breakfast lecture for the creative types on Friday, July 25 at 8:30 a.m. at Jean Pigott Place in the main lobby in City Hall. This event is free, and includes a short talk, followed by a group discussion and Q&A. The program with a gathering followed with a talk before everyone takes off for work at 10 a.m.

• The Rosebud Chamber Players, from Rosebud, Alberta, will be performing in City Hall’s main concourse on Friday, July 25, from noon to 1 p.m. This ensemble in residence is a grass roots project to bring world-class musical performance to Alberta’s rural communities. The ensemble includes some of Canada’s most talented young musicians who have performed in orchestras on both the Canadian and international stage. Sponsored by the Chamber Music Society

Here are the regularly scheduled activities for this week:

Tuesday, July 22

Outdoor Boot Camp

Location: Marion Dewar Plaza (In case of rain, event may be held at Jean Pigott Place)

Time: 7:15 to 8 a.m.

Get energized for the day with an outdoor fitness boot camp class courtesy of the YMCA-YWCA every Tuesday morning until August 19. Open for all fitness levels.

Pickleball

Location: Marion Dewar Plaza

Time: 9:30 to 11:30 am

Discover the fun sport that is Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in North America with over 100,000 active players. Pickleball is a hybrid of tennis, badminton and tennis played on a court similar to a doubles badminton court.

Hatha Yoga

Location: Marion Dewar Plaza (In case of rain, event may be held at Jean Pigott Place)

Time: noon to 1 p.m.

Bring your yoga mat with you to work every Tuesday until August 19 and join instructors from Rama Lotus Yoga Centre for an hour of yoga, meditation and relaxation. Open to all levels.

Good Food Market
Location: Marion Dewar Plaza (In case of rain, event may be held at Jean Pigott Place)

Time: noon to 1 p.m.

The Good Food Markets (GFM) are now in their third year of operation in Ottawa. This not-for-profit, pop-up market will be featuring fresh fruit, vegetables, and various types of grains.

Circus Jam

Location: Marion Dewar Plaza

Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Held every Tuesday until August 26, Circus Jam is an opportunity for people interested in flow arts such as juggling, hula hooping and fire dancing to practice with professionals from the Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group and the Ottawa Circus School. Come find your talent. All ages welcome.

Wednesday, July 23

Prediction Run Ottawa

Location: Marion Dewar Plaza/Rideau Canal

Time: noon

Join Run Ottawa for a fun and friendly 5K Prediction Run along the Rideau Canal every Wednesday until August 27. The focus of the event is not finishing first or running the fastest. The object of prediction run is finishing as close to your predicted time as possible.

Tai Chi

Location: Marion Dewar Plaza (In case of rain, event may be held at Jean Pigott Place)

Time: noon

Improve circulation, balance, posture and strength every Wednesday until August 27. This form of exercise and personal development both promotes health and relieves stress.

Salsa @ City Hall

Location: Marion Dewar Plaza

Time: 6 p.m.

Slip on your dancing shoes and enjoy a free night of Latin music, dancing and fun. Held every Wednesday until August 27, this event is for people of all ages to learn about the irresistible charm of Latin dancing.

Thursday, July 24

Ottawa Sport and Social Club (OSSC) Get Active at City Hall – featuring Futsal

Location: Marion Dewar Plaza

Time: noon

OSSC will be providing a drop-in skills clinic for the sport of Futsal – soccer played on a hard surface.

Check ottawa.ca for the full listing of free summer activities and special events. City Hall is a people place for all seasons.

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