Blackwell and Japanese Festival 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:

• Blackwell hits the stage from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, 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. This country music trio of singer/songwriter/musicians Carey Blackwell, Danny Blackwell and Braiden Turner will provide a perfect blend of country rock, pop, and haunting ballads.

• Japanese Festival will bring a flavour of Japanese arts and culture, to Marion Dewar Plaza on Saturday, July 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain or shine). Enjoy traditional and contemporary Japanese-Canadian performances and demonstrations, including martial arts, shamisen, ikebana flower arrangements, Japanese calligraphy, crafts and displays.
  
  For taste of Japanese flavour, sample Japanese-inspired hot dogs for free. The event is ideal for all ages, complete with a children’s tent, balloon animals, and face painting.
  
  The festival is organized by the Japan Exchange Teaching Programme Alumni Association (JETAA Ottawa), with the support of the Ottawa Japanese Community Association (OJCA), Canada-Japan Society of Ottawa (CJSO), and the City of Ottawa.

Here are the regularly scheduled activities for this week:

Tuesday, July 15

Outdoor Boot Camp

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

Time: 7:15 a.m. 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 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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.

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 16

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.

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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