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Friday, Aug. 15
Capital Pride in the Capital begins 10 days of varied rainbow events, staring with Nature Nocturne Pride, 8 p.m. to midnight at the Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St. ($25) and culminating in the Pride Parade on Aug. 24. capitalpride.ca
Famous vocal impersonator André-Philippe Gagnon performs his show One Man Hit-Parade in English at the Casino du Lac-Leamy, 8 p.m. Tickets: $69.40 ticketmaster.ca
The 3rd annual National Capital Craft Beer Festival weekend starts with samples of over 100 craft beers, local nibbles at 3 p.m., Marion Dewar Plaza, 110 Laurier Ave W. Enjoy live music as well Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: $15/day, $30 weekend pass in advance. nationalcapitalbeerfestival.ca
Musician Jordan John, who plays with traditional blues and soul, is in concert at the Black Sheep Inn in Wakefield, 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
Saturday, Aug. 16
It’s a creative, outdoors Saturday:
Lansdowne Park officially opens with an old-fashioned fair with vintage Ferris wheel and carousel, old-style games, kite-making and vintage costumes to try, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Pack a picnic lunch or buy something from the Farmers’ Market. Read more about the park’s history here.
Get inspired and awed at the innovative, do-it-yourself creations at the Ottawa Mini Maker Faire, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. all weekend at the Canada Science and Technology Museum, 1867 St. Laurent Blvd. Regular museum admission fees apply. makerfaireottawa.com // @makerfaireott
The Lumiére Festival brings light, fun and fairies to New Edinburgh Park, 5 to 11 p.m. Costumes welcome, but open flames are not. lumiereottawa.com
Grab your brushes for the Plein Air Paint Out, a live painting competition, where one work created by registered artists will be juried starting at 3 p.m., part of the Art on the Grass exhibit and sale, Carp Fairgrounds.Register between 9 to 10 a.m., and submit a work by 3 p.m. westcarletonartssociety.ca
Art on the Farm brings artists and artisans of all types to share their original works under the trees at the Central Experimental Farm, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. friendsofthefarm.ca
Shake, shake, shake at the disco-themed Charity Boat Cruise for Cystic Fibrosis Canada, on the Ottawa River Queen, 7:30 p.m., leaving fro the Quai des Artistes at Jacques-Cartier Park. Tickets $40, available at all Scotiabank locations. cysticfibrosis.ca
Wall Space Gallery has returned from a summer hiatus with a new exhibit featuring works by artists Richard Ahnert, Stewart Jones and Rachel Taggert. Meet the artists from 2 to 5 p.m., 358 Richmond Rd. wallspacegallery.ca
Enjoy Double Dig It, Alfresco Dining in the Field at Elm Tree Farm in Arden, near Perth. A shuttle leaves Ottawa at 11:30 a.m., followed by a tour of the farm, a nine-course meal by Chef Michael Frank, then a ride back to Ottawa for 10:30 p.m. tickets: $150. doubledigit.elmtreefarm.ca
Whether you think it is a lazy protest, or an effective use of sarcastic kindness, it is the 4th international Wave at Surveillance Day, intended to (shame?) end people watching other people. Or something.
Sunday, Aug. 17
The 4th Savour Ottawa Harvest Table, a chef-prepared outdoor feast using local harvest is served family-style at Brewer’s Park, beside the Ottawa Farmers’ Market. Tickets: $75, or $90 VIP, sold only in advance. savourottawa.ca
Upper Canada Village is hosting over 30 artisanal food, wine and beer producers at their Food Lovers Field Day, featuring historic information, skillet tossing, cooking workshops and an Iron Pan Black Box Competition between local and international chefs — featuring the Citizen’s own Peter Hum as a judge, from 9:30 a.m. Admission: $18-$12. uppercanadavillage.com
Governor General David Johnston invites all to grab a blanket and join him for a free outdoor movie screening at Rideau Hall; see the comedy The Grand Seduction at sunset, and Louis Cyr: l’homme le plus fort du monde on August 19. rideauhallmovienights.gg.ca
What to do Aug. 17 to 23
Monday, Aug. 18
The 3rd Arboretum Music Festival is back and bigger than ever featuring six days of 30 artists in 12 different venues, plus chefs doing a foodie thing, videos and fun talks. (Do not worry, there is still two days of outdoor concerts.) It begins with a panel discussion of “Why I Left Ottawa” launch party, 6:30 p.m., at Arts Court. Then see Adam Saikaley Trio perform an acoustic version of Beastie Boys’ Ill Communication, 9:30 p.m., Manx Pub. Passes: all-week for $50. v
All are welcome to join 613CC, Ottawa’s Casual open choir, as they performs Get Lucky and Smells like Teen Spirit, 7 p.m., Clocktower Brew Pub, 418 richmond Rd. $5
The Carleton University Art Gallery is hosting an opening reception with the artist David Kaarsemaker for his exhibit Pictures, 5 p.m., St. Patrick’s Building. The exhibit runs to Sept. 7. cuag.carleton.ca
Tuesday, Aug. 19
This is the second to last free, outdoor Hatha yoga session, open to all levels, on the lawn of the Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. from noon to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Some yoga mats are available, but best to bring your own. For other free activities, visit ottawa.ca
Then grab some wholesale-priced fruits and vegetables at the Good Food Market, located under the blue tents at City Hall, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The schedule and locations are available at gfmottawa.ca
Wednesday, Aug. 20
There are only two more days left to see the Ceremonial Guard Relief of Sentries ceremony at Rideau Hall (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the hour ), and three more to see the Changing of the Guard ceremony on Parliament Hill (10 a.m.).
The Billings Estate celebrates Archeology Month with special hands-on activities — this includes digging — a their historic museum every Wednesday in August, 1 to 3 p.m. .
Thursday, Aug. 21
About 10,000 people are expected at the People’s Social Forum, where activists of all sorts will trade ideas after an Algonquin sunrise opening ceremony and celebratory march, until Aug. 24, University of Ottawa. Tickets: $35/$20 students. Register at peoplessocialforum.org
In the realm of things which are different comes a Strip Spelling Bee, played in front of a live audience, 9 p.m., Babylon, 317 Bank St. Entrance: $10 for spectators. Register as a speller at events@ptsottawa.org. Proceeds benefit ptsottawa.org, part of Capital Pride events.
Carleton University’s sumer jazz camp features a few public concerts, starting with Dave Liebman with Dave Young (bass) and Roddy Ellias (guitar), and Rich Irwin (drums), 7 p.m., Kailash Mital Theatre. Tickets: $20 at the door.
The Diefenbunker museum is screening the classic Peter Sellers Cold-War era comedy Dr Strangelove, 7 p.m. ($8) Optional tour of the museum begins at 6 p.m. ($15). Make reservations at info@diefenbunker.ca
Friday, Aug. 22
What is better than an end-of-summer roast? Arboretum’s Backlot BBQ featuring roast pig, corn, exclusive Kichesippi Beer, desserts by Town’s chef Marc Doiron and music from Broken Social Scene’s Kevin Drew, Hilotrons and The Yips, 6 p.m., 2 Daly Ave. $25. arboretumfestival.com
Acclaimed author Terry Fallis will discuss his fourth novel, No Relation, do a reading and sign copies of his books at an Ottawa International Writers Festival event at the Crystal Palace in Perth, 8:30 p.m. $22/$17. ticketsplease.com/writers.html
The 25th Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Competition opens with a gala at the Canadian Museum of History (7:30 p.m., $33.90) , followed by the competition at the Algonquin Commons Theatre on Saturday ($22.60-$73.45). canadiangrandmasters.ca
Comedian Jessica Kirson, who won Best Stand Up Comedian in NYC, headlines the Laugh Out Loud comedy show, part of Capital Pride events, at Yuk Yuk’s on Elgin Street, at 7 and 9:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow. yukyuks.com
Saturday, Aug. 23
Harvest Noir hosts their summer picnic #2, a free, outdoor, hip event in an as-yet-to-be-disclosed urban location, and a much lower commitment event than their September ball as it has no dress code, noon to 3 p.m. For location information, visit harvestnoir.com
Learn about local food production and growing on the Urban Agriculture Bike Tour, through six community gardens — or four on the family-friendly ride — starting at 10 a.m. at Strathcona Park. Admission: $5 to the Food Bank or pay-what-you-can. register at cgnintern@justfood.ca / justfood.ca
Zaphod Beeblebrox is hosting an emergency fundraiser for Gaza, featuring musical performances and humanitarian speakers, 7 to 10 p.m., and is seeking more bands to play and volunteers. Proceeds will go to the Palestine Children’s relief Fund. For more information, visit zaphods.ca
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Capital Pride in the Capital begins 10 days of varied rainbow events, staring with Nature Nocturne Pride, 8 p.m. to midnight at the Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St. ($25) and culminating in the Pride Parade on Aug. 24. capitalpride.ca
Famous vocal impersonator André-Philippe Gagnon performs his show One Man Hit-Parade in English at the Casino du Lac-Leamy, 8 p.m. Tickets: $69.40 ticketmaster.ca
The 3rd annual National Capital Craft Beer Festival weekend starts with samples of over 100 craft beers, local nibbles at 3 p.m., Marion Dewar Plaza, 110 Laurier Ave W. Enjoy live music as well Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: $15/day, $30 weekend pass in advance. nationalcapitalbeerfestival.ca
Musician Jordan John, who plays with traditional blues and soul, is in concert at the Black Sheep Inn in Wakefield, 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
Saturday, Aug. 16
It’s a creative, outdoors Saturday:
Lansdowne Park officially opens with an old-fashioned fair with vintage Ferris wheel and carousel, old-style games, kite-making and vintage costumes to try, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Pack a picnic lunch or buy something from the Farmers’ Market. Read more about the park’s history here.
Get inspired and awed at the innovative, do-it-yourself creations at the Ottawa Mini Maker Faire, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. all weekend at the Canada Science and Technology Museum, 1867 St. Laurent Blvd. Regular museum admission fees apply. makerfaireottawa.com // @makerfaireott
The Lumiére Festival brings light, fun and fairies to New Edinburgh Park, 5 to 11 p.m. Costumes welcome, but open flames are not. lumiereottawa.com
Grab your brushes for the Plein Air Paint Out, a live painting competition, where one work created by registered artists will be juried starting at 3 p.m., part of the Art on the Grass exhibit and sale, Carp Fairgrounds.Register between 9 to 10 a.m., and submit a work by 3 p.m. westcarletonartssociety.ca
Art on the Farm brings artists and artisans of all types to share their original works under the trees at the Central Experimental Farm, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. friendsofthefarm.ca
Shake, shake, shake at the disco-themed Charity Boat Cruise for Cystic Fibrosis Canada, on the Ottawa River Queen, 7:30 p.m., leaving fro the Quai des Artistes at Jacques-Cartier Park. Tickets $40, available at all Scotiabank locations. cysticfibrosis.ca
Wall Space Gallery has returned from a summer hiatus with a new exhibit featuring works by artists Richard Ahnert, Stewart Jones and Rachel Taggert. Meet the artists from 2 to 5 p.m., 358 Richmond Rd. wallspacegallery.ca
Enjoy Double Dig It, Alfresco Dining in the Field at Elm Tree Farm in Arden, near Perth. A shuttle leaves Ottawa at 11:30 a.m., followed by a tour of the farm, a nine-course meal by Chef Michael Frank, then a ride back to Ottawa for 10:30 p.m. tickets: $150. doubledigit.elmtreefarm.ca
Whether you think it is a lazy protest, or an effective use of sarcastic kindness, it is the 4th international Wave at Surveillance Day, intended to (shame?) end people watching other people. Or something.
Sunday, Aug. 17
The 4th Savour Ottawa Harvest Table, a chef-prepared outdoor feast using local harvest is served family-style at Brewer’s Park, beside the Ottawa Farmers’ Market. Tickets: $75, or $90 VIP, sold only in advance. savourottawa.ca
Upper Canada Village is hosting over 30 artisanal food, wine and beer producers at their Food Lovers Field Day, featuring historic information, skillet tossing, cooking workshops and an Iron Pan Black Box Competition between local and international chefs — featuring the Citizen’s own Peter Hum as a judge, from 9:30 a.m. Admission: $18-$12. uppercanadavillage.com
Governor General David Johnston invites all to grab a blanket and join him for a free outdoor movie screening at Rideau Hall; see the comedy The Grand Seduction at sunset, and Louis Cyr: l’homme le plus fort du monde on August 19. rideauhallmovienights.gg.ca
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No flames are welcome at the latest incarnation of the Lumiere Festival, but flashlights and costumes are.
Included in the Park, Lansdowne's second phase, is an 850-tree apple orchard. The Park opens on Aug. 16.
Bruce Deachman / Ottawa Citizen
Blues innovator Jordan John plays the Black Sheep Inn on Aug. 15.
Red Deer and Wild Boar Sausage Scotch Quail Eggs prepared by The Albion Rooms' Chef Stephen La Salle for Savour Ottawa Harvest Table to be held at Brewer Park Aug. 17.
Jean Levac / Ottawa Citizen
Learn about the original 100-mile diet at the historic Upper Canada Village Food Lovers Day on August 16 to 17.
The National Capital Craft Beer festival runs Aug. 15 to 17.
Justin Sullivan / Postmedia Wire
Enjoy the labours of over 30 different artisanal food producers at Upper Canada Village August 16 and 17. Ottawa Citizen Photo Email
Kathleen Edwards will be part of the "Why I left Ottawa" opening discussion of the Arboretum Festival.
Adam Saikaley Trio is at the Manx Pub playing an acoustic version of Beastie Boys' Ill Communication as an opening event for the Arboretum Festival.
A large crowd gathered at the Clocktower Pub in Westboro Monday night for the launch of 613 Casual Choir where singers and non-singers alike were encouraged to sing the song Umbrella by Rihanna.
Wayne Cuddington / Ottawa Citizen
Members of the public explored the grounds of Rideau Hall as part of the Doors Open Ottawa weekend on June 7, 2014.The governor-general is hosting free outdoor movie screenings on the grounds of Rideau Hall.
Enjoy Taylor Kitsch and Liane Balaban star in The Grand Seduction at a free outdoor screening at Rideau Hall on August 17.
Marlène Gélineau Payette / CP
Comedian Jessica Kirson headlines the Laugh Out Loud comedy show at Yuk Yuk's, part of Capital Pride events.
Ave de l'Esplanade Living Room 1, 2014, oil and charcoal on canvas by David Kaarsemaker, exhibiting at CUAG until September 7.
The Harvest Noir picnic is a low-stress event, requiring no fancy clothes or table decorations. Courtesy Harvest Noir
A guardsman sneaks a peek as the Ceremonial Guard conducted their first official parade Monday morning, June 23, 2014 with an inspection and welcome speech from Governor General David Johnston.
Wayne Cuddington / Ottawa Citizen
Town's owner/cheff Marc Doiron willbe roasting a pig at an end-of-summer food and music event as part of the Arboretum Festival on Aug. 22.
Jean Levac / Ottawa Citizen
Photos from the Urban Agriculture Bike tour in 2013.
Author Terry Fallis is at the Crystal Palace in Perth on Aug. 22.
Kevin Drew plays the Arboretum Festival end-of-summer roast.
Norman Wong / provided photo
Photos from the Urban Agriculture Bike tour in 2013.
What to do Aug. 17 to 23
Monday, Aug. 18
The 3rd Arboretum Music Festival is back and bigger than ever featuring six days of 30 artists in 12 different venues, plus chefs doing a foodie thing, videos and fun talks. (Do not worry, there is still two days of outdoor concerts.) It begins with a panel discussion of “Why I Left Ottawa” launch party, 6:30 p.m., at Arts Court. Then see Adam Saikaley Trio perform an acoustic version of Beastie Boys’ Ill Communication, 9:30 p.m., Manx Pub. Passes: all-week for $50. v
All are welcome to join 613CC, Ottawa’s Casual open choir, as they performs Get Lucky and Smells like Teen Spirit, 7 p.m., Clocktower Brew Pub, 418 richmond Rd. $5
The Carleton University Art Gallery is hosting an opening reception with the artist David Kaarsemaker for his exhibit Pictures, 5 p.m., St. Patrick’s Building. The exhibit runs to Sept. 7. cuag.carleton.ca
Tuesday, Aug. 19
This is the second to last free, outdoor Hatha yoga session, open to all levels, on the lawn of the Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. from noon to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Some yoga mats are available, but best to bring your own. For other free activities, visit ottawa.ca
Then grab some wholesale-priced fruits and vegetables at the Good Food Market, located under the blue tents at City Hall, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The schedule and locations are available at gfmottawa.ca
Wednesday, Aug. 20
There are only two more days left to see the Ceremonial Guard Relief of Sentries ceremony at Rideau Hall (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the hour ), and three more to see the Changing of the Guard ceremony on Parliament Hill (10 a.m.).
The Billings Estate celebrates Archeology Month with special hands-on activities — this includes digging — a their historic museum every Wednesday in August, 1 to 3 p.m. .
Thursday, Aug. 21
About 10,000 people are expected at the People’s Social Forum, where activists of all sorts will trade ideas after an Algonquin sunrise opening ceremony and celebratory march, until Aug. 24, University of Ottawa. Tickets: $35/$20 students. Register at peoplessocialforum.org
In the realm of things which are different comes a Strip Spelling Bee, played in front of a live audience, 9 p.m., Babylon, 317 Bank St. Entrance: $10 for spectators. Register as a speller at events@ptsottawa.org. Proceeds benefit ptsottawa.org, part of Capital Pride events.
Carleton University’s sumer jazz camp features a few public concerts, starting with Dave Liebman with Dave Young (bass) and Roddy Ellias (guitar), and Rich Irwin (drums), 7 p.m., Kailash Mital Theatre. Tickets: $20 at the door.
The Diefenbunker museum is screening the classic Peter Sellers Cold-War era comedy Dr Strangelove, 7 p.m. ($8) Optional tour of the museum begins at 6 p.m. ($15). Make reservations at info@diefenbunker.ca
Friday, Aug. 22
What is better than an end-of-summer roast? Arboretum’s Backlot BBQ featuring roast pig, corn, exclusive Kichesippi Beer, desserts by Town’s chef Marc Doiron and music from Broken Social Scene’s Kevin Drew, Hilotrons and The Yips, 6 p.m., 2 Daly Ave. $25. arboretumfestival.com
Acclaimed author Terry Fallis will discuss his fourth novel, No Relation, do a reading and sign copies of his books at an Ottawa International Writers Festival event at the Crystal Palace in Perth, 8:30 p.m. $22/$17. ticketsplease.com/writers.html
The 25th Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Competition opens with a gala at the Canadian Museum of History (7:30 p.m., $33.90) , followed by the competition at the Algonquin Commons Theatre on Saturday ($22.60-$73.45). canadiangrandmasters.ca
Comedian Jessica Kirson, who won Best Stand Up Comedian in NYC, headlines the Laugh Out Loud comedy show, part of Capital Pride events, at Yuk Yuk’s on Elgin Street, at 7 and 9:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow. yukyuks.com
Saturday, Aug. 23
Harvest Noir hosts their summer picnic #2, a free, outdoor, hip event in an as-yet-to-be-disclosed urban location, and a much lower commitment event than their September ball as it has no dress code, noon to 3 p.m. For location information, visit harvestnoir.com
Learn about local food production and growing on the Urban Agriculture Bike Tour, through six community gardens — or four on the family-friendly ride — starting at 10 a.m. at Strathcona Park. Admission: $5 to the Food Bank or pay-what-you-can. register at cgnintern@justfood.ca / justfood.ca
Zaphod Beeblebrox is hosting an emergency fundraiser for Gaza, featuring musical performances and humanitarian speakers, 7 to 10 p.m., and is seeking more bands to play and volunteers. Proceeds will go to the Palestine Children’s relief Fund. For more information, visit zaphods.ca
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