- 注册
- 2002-10-07
- 消息
- 402,225
- 荣誉分数
- 76
- 声望点数
- 0
Friday, June 26
The first ever Mountain Man Festival, in a week already slammed with festivals, celebrates 27 different singer-songwriters, folk artists, and indie bands over three days with one outdoor, two indoor stages, at Calabogie Peaks Resort. Tonight, see Cody Allen, Soulstack, The Riot Police and Adam Karch — fyi, there are women performers. Tickets: $40/pass, or stay at the hotel for $123/day inclusive. www.mountainmanfestival.com
Trees of North America and Better Living Through Chemistry celebrate the end of school — though we’re fairly certain they’ve been out for a bit, now, 8 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Tickets: $7. zaphods.ca
Use today’s Jazz Festival ticket to take in The Joel Plaskett Emergency, whose shows often sell out at the NAC, or simply hang out in the area and soak in the rhythms, 8:30 p.m., Confederation Park. ottawajazzfestival.com
Then cross the street and see the drama that is My Brightest Diamond at Marion Dewar Plaza, 10:30 p.m. You won’t regret it.
The Black Sheep Inn describes the Harea Band as pop marinated in jazz, blues and soul — which frankly sounds like a lot of fun at the end of a long week, 8:30 p.m., 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $10. theblacksheepinn.com
Photos: What to do this week
Wondering what to do this week? We have ideas.
Rideau Hall opens for summer activities including storytime every Friday and Saturday, tours of the residence and grounds and Relief of the Sentries ceremony, every hour, on the hour, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Today, the Governor General will also inspect the Ceremonial Guard at 10 a.m. www.gg.ca
So many yard sales is the name of a loosely-organized amalgam of 30 households clearing out their closets from east of City Centre to west of Preston Street, also featuring the traditional lemonade stand, sidewalk chalk to amuse the young ones, and random goods. facebook.com
The Dragon Boat festival is having rocking free concerts — see The Acorn, Jeremy Fisher, Rural Alberta Advantage, and Dan Mangan + Blacksmith today — but during the day there are also teams to cheer on, bicycle stunts, puppeteers, a fairy tale princess party and delicious food to enjoy. www.dragonboat.net
Hip Hop dancers from Montreal, Toronto, Washington D.C. perform in a youth showcase performance at Centrepointe Theatres, 7 p.m. Tickets: $20. cultureshockcanada.com
Shania Twain is back in town.
Shania Twain is going to shake up Ottawa at the biggest and only outdoor concert on her Rock this Country Tour, also featuring the Doobie Brothers, Dan + Shay and Wes Mack, 4 p.m., Wesley Clover Park, 411 Corkstown Rd. Tickets: $89.50-$179.50, with VIP tickets still available. capitaltickets.ca
Or make your own heat: Latin Sparks is a one-night only event this summer, with music from Latin bands and DJs designed to get hips moving, 9:30 p.m., Sparks Street between Metcalfe and Bank Streets. (N00b? Do not fret. There are dance workshops for novices and the dance patrol will make sure everyone is up and having a good time.) Tickets: $15 until June 26, $20/door — and enjoy $5 empanadas. Here’s a video of the basic salsa steps — it is really not that scary. theinternationalca.weebly.com/latin-sparks.html
Imam Shahla Khan Salter, the Ottawa Valley Unity Mosque and Canadian Council of Muslim Women are inviting all — “all genders, all ages, all colours, queer and straight and all faiths” — to break their daily Ramadan fast or simply enjoy a late pot luck dinner, 8:30 p.m., Cyrville Community Centre, 4355 Halmont Dr. Suggested donation: $5. Register and get more information at www.eventbrite.ca/e/potluck-iftaar-june-19-tickets-17291974762
The Ottawa Branch of the Genealogical Society is holding a lecture on basic resources, suitable for anyone new to family history searches, with particular attention on Ottawa resources, 10:30 a.m., City of Ottawa Archives, 100 Tallwood Dr. ogsottawa.on.ca
DJ Mark Knight is one of the headlines at the Escapade Music Festival on Saturday.
The Heineken Escapade Music Festival is back at the Rideau Carleton entertainment centre, with headliners Mark Knight and Markus Schulz playing among the many tonight, 4837 Albion Rd. Must be 16 years of age to attend. Tickets: $110 to $215 for two-day VIP pass. www.escapademf.com
Explore 12 gardens on a self-guided tour organized by the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticulture Society garden tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets: $15, two for $25, including $10 discount for 2015/16 membership. sghorticultural@gmail.com
Sunday, June 28
The RCMP sunset ceremony ends on June 28.
It’s the last day for the RCMP signature Sunset Ceremony, featuring the Musical Ride, rescue dogs, Pipers, Drums and Dancers, Kids’ Zone with DND obstacle course and performance by The BelleRegards, 6 p.m., Musical Ride Centre, 1 Sandrige Rd., until June 28. Tickets: Free, but donations accepted for Canadian youth initiatives. rcmp.gc.ca
It’s also the final day for the Ottawa Fringe Festival, which broke records for the most sold-out shows on its opening weekend. There are 31 different shows to see from noon to 8 p.m. today, and the top-selling five shows, announced online June 26, get encore performances from 7:30 to the closing night awards at 10 p.m. ottawafringe.com
The Albion Rooms’ Caesar.
Learn the secret of the Albion Rooms‘ Caesar and their Marcus Brutus mix, “so good it killed the original,” at a free, drop-in workshop with Chef Stephen La Salle at the Ottawa Farmer’s Market, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the first of seven Bytown Chef Collective events planned for the summer. (The Caesars will be virgin but we’re told the recipe could tolerate the addition of vodka when duplicated at home.) ottawafarmersmarket.ca
Explore Little Italy not just with a plate and fork but on a walking tour with Heritage Ottawa, guided by Luciano Pradal, starting at 2 p.m., St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, 427 Booth St. Cost: $10 for non-members. www.heritageottawa.org
Bring a small item and make your own photogram print — created with paper and the sun — with guidance from artist Alisdair MacRae, noon, PDA Projects. Free, but donations accepted. pdaprojects.com
Recreational soccer teams compete at the 10th annual Community Cup at Ottawa’s Brewer Park on June 28, 2014.
Hot on the heels of FIFA, the Community Cup is a chance to play soccer with people from around the world, with games, drills, and non-soccer things like dance, food and more to welcome new Canadians into the fold, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Brewer Park. Admission: Free, but teams need to register in advance. Volunteers are also needed. www.communitycup.ca
Surprise guests and nothing to do/feed them? Head to Whalesbone’s Oyster Festival for $8 oyster plates, $25 pitchers of sangria, cod/pork/veggie burgers for $8 (don’t forget the $4 fries) and make it seem as if it were all planned, noon to 10 p.m. facebook.com
Anyone who feels like singing is welcome at the Pop Up Choir, hosted by award-winning songwriter and vocal coach Lee Hayes, who will embrace all in some pop goodness, 7:30 p.m., LIVE on Elgin. No experience necessary. facebook.com
Monday, June 29
The midway rides are already set up so Canada Day begins early in Barrhaven, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (until 11 p.m. on July 1), Clarke Fields, with a ride-all-day bracelet $35. On July 1, Blackwell, Leah Daniels and Famous Live Band will also perform, with fireworks at 10 p.m. A shuttle will run on that day from parking at Ross’ Independent Grocer to Clarke Fields. canadadaybarrhaven.blogspot.ca
Voracious teen readers who post online reviews or comments on any Ottawa Public Library catalogue item this summer will be entered into a weekly draw for a Chapters gift card. Want your teen to read more? The Library also has book recommendation for all — including graphic novels. Info: ottawa-teens-2015.bibliocommons.com
Tuesday, June 30
DJ Rise Ashen performs at Nature Nocturne.
Start the Canada Day celebrations a day early at Nature Nocturne, with multicultural music from DJ Rise Ashen, dance from DJ TDot and participate in a collective Maple Leaf art sculpture, 8 p.m. to midnight, Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St. Red and white clothes are obviously encouraged. Tickets: $25. nature.ca/nocturne
Say hello to the full moon with a free outdoor yoga class, suitable for all levels with Rama Lotus Yoga Centre, 9 p.m., Lansdowne Park. Yoga mats are available, but best to bring your own. (Event will be held indoors in case of rain.) ottawayoga.com
DJs B-rad and Patric want to take you on a journey backwards and forwards through disco time — trust us, they will cover all the possible permutations of disco, real or imagined — with no computers, just vinyl, 9 p.m., 361 Elgin St. Free admission. facebook.com
Wednesday, July 1
It’s time to cover ourselves in red and white.
Happy Canada Day! canadaday.gc.ca is a handy website with links to myriad activities and schedules of events in the city.
Museums are free of charge today with special programming, from ice cream making at the Agriculture and Food Museum, parachute team demo and rocket launch at the Aviation and Space Museum, free access to the summer blockbuster exhibit The Greeks at the Museum of History, to cake, games, live music and more at the Mackenzie King Estate. canadaday.gc.ca
Parliament Hill events begin with flag raising and changing of the guard at 9 .m., acrobats, dancers, and two main shows at noon and 7:30 p.m., including Jonas and the Massive Attraction, Jerry Cans, Magic!, Kiesza and more, culminating with fireworks at 10 p.m. canadaday.gc.ca
Did you know #fireworks may only be sold on #CanadaDay, #VictoriaDay and 7 business days immediately preceding those days?
— Ottawa By-law (@OttawaBylaw) June 23, 2015
Major’s Hill Park has a miniature train kids can ride, Great Canadian Chicken BBQ, acrobats, clowns, facepainting, live music, cow milking demo, LEGO flag building, songwriters circle, and performance by Caracol and DJ Memetic, 9 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. canadaday.gc.ca
At Jacques Cartier Park, explore an adventure course, giant inflatable structures and puppets to make, kite-making, elite cheer teams, LEGO ninja skills, comic performer Michel Lauzière, soccer demo and evening show with David Myles, Brigitte Boisjoli and DJ Sly, 9 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. canadaday.gc.ca
Country singer Brett Kissel plays in Kanata on Canada Day.
Canada Day in Kanata starts with a free yoga class at 9 a.m., visits from princesses, superheroes and Stars Wars characters, Pan Am Torch relay, silent auction, Ry Guy Magic shows and performance by country star Brett Kissel and fireworks at 10 p.m., Walter Baker Park. Admission: Free. www.canadadayinkanata.com
Tickets are still available for Dominion Day, billed as a downtown party without the crushing crowds, featuring Dominion City Brewing Co. beer, Seed to Sausage, Moo Shu Ice Cream and performances by Adam Saikaley Quartet, Winchester Warm, DJ Hobo and more, with two sessions: noon to 5 p.m. or 6 to 11 p.m., SAW Gallery courtyard. Tickets: $32. dominionday.ca
The National Arts Centre and Ottawa Jazz Festival also have free concerts as well, from the NAC Orchestra with Florence K at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., BBQ and activities for kids, to non-stop concerts at Marion Dewar Plaza and Confederation Park from 1 p.m. to about 7 p.m. nac-cna.ca/ ottawajazzfestival.ca
The Mayor’s Canada Day breakfast with seniors returns to Lansdowne Park for the first time since 2012 today, including live entertainment, door prizes and breakfast served from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tickets are free, but must be picked up at various public library branches. Call 3-1-1 for more information.
For those who celebrate by shopping, particularly for retro gear, online store Hep Kat Vintage starts a five-day Pop Up Sale, noon to 7 p.m., 129 Holland Ave. www.hepkatvintage.com
Celebrate with the Pineview community at Meadowbrook Park, with a fire truck visit, face painting, fundraising BBQ with hotdogs, corn and watermelon, and more, 11 to 2 p.m., 1485 Meadowbrook Rd. facebook.com
Thursday, July 2
Shakespeare gets a Where’s-Waldo twist in this season’s Company of Fools’ production.
A Company of Fools outdoor Shakespeare company celebrates its 25th anniversary by revisiting their first play, A Comedy of Errors, and giving arguably the Bard’s silliest and most accessible comedy, about two sets of credulous identical twins and the ridiculousness that ensues. The show, which is toured in parks from Almonte to Orléans, features Dr. Seuss’-like costumes and family-friendly slapstick, 7 p.m., Strathcona Park. Tickets: Pass-the-hat, $15 recommended. Schedule at fools.ca.
Pit your obscure Simpsons trivia prowess against other self-declared experts for bragging rights and prizes, starting with team registration at 8 p.m., Mugshots, 75 Nicholas St. Entry: $4 per team of 4. (For those who care, questions will only cover seasons 1 to 10 and only content in the show, not behind-the-scenes or facts about actors.)
Cirque du Soleil brings Varekai to the Canadian Tire Centre.
There are only seven chances over three days to see Cirque du Soleil’s Varekai, an exploration of the legend of Icarus in a land of wonder and absurdity, at the Canadian Tire Centre, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 to $140. capitaltickets.ca
Telescopes will be set up on the sidewalk of Julian Avenue as of 9:30 p.m., part of Nocturne VII, a family-friendly neighbourhood celebration of the night sky with lectures from the Royal Astronomical Society, videos, and more until July 9. Info: cubegallery.ca
Friday, July 3
Comedian Shaun Majumder, regular of This House has 22 Minutes and NBC’s TV show The Firm who combines east-coast and Indian humour for something uniquely Canadian, performs at 7 and 9:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow at Yuk Yuk’s, 292 Elgin St. Tickets: $45.20. yukyuks.com
Taking advantage of our amenable Ottawa weather (*cough*) is another outdoor Shakespeare production, this time The Tempest by Bear & Co., featuring fire dancers and as a neoclassical tragicomedy more suitable to adult audiences, 7 p.m., starting at Strathcona Park and touring until July 26. bearandcompany.ca
It’s unabashed punk-country and rock at House of Targ with Hot Snake Handlers, Bearshark and The Greasemarks, 10 p.m., 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $5 before 10 p.m.; $7 afterwards. houseoftarg.com
Hardcore metal and punk bands Slumlord, Fall City Fall, Kennedy, Iron Golem and Violent Tides play an all-ages show — for all the teen rage — at Cafe Dekcuf, 7 p.m. Tickets: $12. ticketscene.ca / facebook.com
Or, ease into the weekend with psych-folkers Orienteers, Dead Bees and the Still Winter Hills, with a name that says it all, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield. Tickets: $10 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
Saturday, July 4
Get bodybuilding inspiration at the GNC OPA Ottawa Classic event, a drug-tested qualifier for the Natural OPA Ontario Championships, from 10 a.m., Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave. Tickets: from $29.75 for morning session; from $69.30 for all-day; from $52.35 for evening show (5 p.m.). This event has sold out three years in a row. www.ottawabodybuilding.com
Want to start somewhere? The Spartan Sprint 5K race has 15 obstacles and is open for everyone from beginners to seasoned athletes — including juniors, beginning with check-ins at 7:30 a.m., Ski Edelweiss. Cost: $85-$90. spartanrace.ca
The Perth Antique Show is being held outside near the Tay Canal and in an air-conditioned building.
The Perth Antiques Show and Sale is this year being held the air-conditioned Royal Canadian Legion and along the grassy side of the Tay Canal, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., all weekend, 26 Beckwith St. E. Admission: $7 for both days. www.perthantiqueshow.com
The 17th Rideau Lakes Studio and Garden Tour of 17 artists’ private spaces along the pleasant Rideau Canal, includes paintings, candles, quilts, pottery, cast stone sculptures, weaving and more along a fancy church lunch for $10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info : 613-272-2604 or visit rideaulakesstudioandgardentour.com.
Submit event information to kendemann@ottawacitizen.com, by 8 a.m. Monday, two weeks before the event. Photos are welcome.
查看原文...
The first ever Mountain Man Festival, in a week already slammed with festivals, celebrates 27 different singer-songwriters, folk artists, and indie bands over three days with one outdoor, two indoor stages, at Calabogie Peaks Resort. Tonight, see Cody Allen, Soulstack, The Riot Police and Adam Karch — fyi, there are women performers. Tickets: $40/pass, or stay at the hotel for $123/day inclusive. www.mountainmanfestival.com
Trees of North America and Better Living Through Chemistry celebrate the end of school — though we’re fairly certain they’ve been out for a bit, now, 8 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Tickets: $7. zaphods.ca
Use today’s Jazz Festival ticket to take in The Joel Plaskett Emergency, whose shows often sell out at the NAC, or simply hang out in the area and soak in the rhythms, 8:30 p.m., Confederation Park. ottawajazzfestival.com
Then cross the street and see the drama that is My Brightest Diamond at Marion Dewar Plaza, 10:30 p.m. You won’t regret it.
The Black Sheep Inn describes the Harea Band as pop marinated in jazz, blues and soul — which frankly sounds like a lot of fun at the end of a long week, 8:30 p.m., 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $10. theblacksheepinn.com
Photos: What to do this week
Wondering what to do this week? We have ideas.
-
Cst. Huges Dionne, from Rimouski, rides Steele, a 16-year-old gelding, in the RCMP Musical Ride. RCMP / rcmp.gc.ca
Cirque Du Soleil brings Varekai to the Canadian Tire Centre. ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP/Getty Images
Shania Twain plays Wesley Clover Park in her only outdoor concert this tour. Michael Buckner / Getty Images for Caesars Palace
'Trance god' Armin Van Buuren is at the Escapade Music Festival on Sunday.
Prove how much you know about The Simpsons at a special trivia night.
Dan Mangan + Blacksmith play the final free concert at the Dragon Boat Festival.
The Elephant Girls, featuring Margo MacDonald as Maggie Hale, consistently sold out at Ottawa Fringe. Andrew Alexander / supplied
Jonas & The Massive Attraction play the noon and evening show on Canada Day. CRILA / Crila Photo
Shaun Majunder combines east-coast and Indian humour for a uniquely Canadian stand-up show.
Nocturne VII celebrates the night sky.
Museums such as the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum are free July 1, with themed programming for the entire family.
Joel Plaskett plays Jazz Fest on Friday. Ingram Barss / handout
The RCMP Sunset ceremonies are back for a few days. James Park / Ottawa Citizen
Some people like to end the week with every loud metal, others with soothing melodies from bands like the Orienteers at The Black Sheep Inn.
Learn the secret behind the Albion Rooms' Caesar.
Cirque Du Soleil brings Varekai to the Canadian Tire Centre from July 2 to 5. ALFREDO ESTRELLA / AFP/Getty Images
Country singer Brett Kissel plays in Kanata on Canada Day. Frank Gunn / THE CANADIAN PRESS
Rideau Hall opens for summer activities including storytime every Friday and Saturday, tours of the residence and grounds and Relief of the Sentries ceremony, every hour, on the hour, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Today, the Governor General will also inspect the Ceremonial Guard at 10 a.m. www.gg.ca
So many yard sales is the name of a loosely-organized amalgam of 30 households clearing out their closets from east of City Centre to west of Preston Street, also featuring the traditional lemonade stand, sidewalk chalk to amuse the young ones, and random goods. facebook.com
The Dragon Boat festival is having rocking free concerts — see The Acorn, Jeremy Fisher, Rural Alberta Advantage, and Dan Mangan + Blacksmith today — but during the day there are also teams to cheer on, bicycle stunts, puppeteers, a fairy tale princess party and delicious food to enjoy. www.dragonboat.net
Hip Hop dancers from Montreal, Toronto, Washington D.C. perform in a youth showcase performance at Centrepointe Theatres, 7 p.m. Tickets: $20. cultureshockcanada.com
Shania Twain is back in town.
Shania Twain is going to shake up Ottawa at the biggest and only outdoor concert on her Rock this Country Tour, also featuring the Doobie Brothers, Dan + Shay and Wes Mack, 4 p.m., Wesley Clover Park, 411 Corkstown Rd. Tickets: $89.50-$179.50, with VIP tickets still available. capitaltickets.ca
Or make your own heat: Latin Sparks is a one-night only event this summer, with music from Latin bands and DJs designed to get hips moving, 9:30 p.m., Sparks Street between Metcalfe and Bank Streets. (N00b? Do not fret. There are dance workshops for novices and the dance patrol will make sure everyone is up and having a good time.) Tickets: $15 until June 26, $20/door — and enjoy $5 empanadas. Here’s a video of the basic salsa steps — it is really not that scary. theinternationalca.weebly.com/latin-sparks.html
Imam Shahla Khan Salter, the Ottawa Valley Unity Mosque and Canadian Council of Muslim Women are inviting all — “all genders, all ages, all colours, queer and straight and all faiths” — to break their daily Ramadan fast or simply enjoy a late pot luck dinner, 8:30 p.m., Cyrville Community Centre, 4355 Halmont Dr. Suggested donation: $5. Register and get more information at www.eventbrite.ca/e/potluck-iftaar-june-19-tickets-17291974762
The Ottawa Branch of the Genealogical Society is holding a lecture on basic resources, suitable for anyone new to family history searches, with particular attention on Ottawa resources, 10:30 a.m., City of Ottawa Archives, 100 Tallwood Dr. ogsottawa.on.ca
DJ Mark Knight is one of the headlines at the Escapade Music Festival on Saturday.
The Heineken Escapade Music Festival is back at the Rideau Carleton entertainment centre, with headliners Mark Knight and Markus Schulz playing among the many tonight, 4837 Albion Rd. Must be 16 years of age to attend. Tickets: $110 to $215 for two-day VIP pass. www.escapademf.com
Explore 12 gardens on a self-guided tour organized by the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticulture Society garden tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets: $15, two for $25, including $10 discount for 2015/16 membership. sghorticultural@gmail.com
Sunday, June 28
The RCMP sunset ceremony ends on June 28.
It’s the last day for the RCMP signature Sunset Ceremony, featuring the Musical Ride, rescue dogs, Pipers, Drums and Dancers, Kids’ Zone with DND obstacle course and performance by The BelleRegards, 6 p.m., Musical Ride Centre, 1 Sandrige Rd., until June 28. Tickets: Free, but donations accepted for Canadian youth initiatives. rcmp.gc.ca
It’s also the final day for the Ottawa Fringe Festival, which broke records for the most sold-out shows on its opening weekend. There are 31 different shows to see from noon to 8 p.m. today, and the top-selling five shows, announced online June 26, get encore performances from 7:30 to the closing night awards at 10 p.m. ottawafringe.com
The Albion Rooms’ Caesar.
Learn the secret of the Albion Rooms‘ Caesar and their Marcus Brutus mix, “so good it killed the original,” at a free, drop-in workshop with Chef Stephen La Salle at the Ottawa Farmer’s Market, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the first of seven Bytown Chef Collective events planned for the summer. (The Caesars will be virgin but we’re told the recipe could tolerate the addition of vodka when duplicated at home.) ottawafarmersmarket.ca
Explore Little Italy not just with a plate and fork but on a walking tour with Heritage Ottawa, guided by Luciano Pradal, starting at 2 p.m., St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, 427 Booth St. Cost: $10 for non-members. www.heritageottawa.org
Bring a small item and make your own photogram print — created with paper and the sun — with guidance from artist Alisdair MacRae, noon, PDA Projects. Free, but donations accepted. pdaprojects.com
Recreational soccer teams compete at the 10th annual Community Cup at Ottawa’s Brewer Park on June 28, 2014.
Hot on the heels of FIFA, the Community Cup is a chance to play soccer with people from around the world, with games, drills, and non-soccer things like dance, food and more to welcome new Canadians into the fold, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Brewer Park. Admission: Free, but teams need to register in advance. Volunteers are also needed. www.communitycup.ca
Surprise guests and nothing to do/feed them? Head to Whalesbone’s Oyster Festival for $8 oyster plates, $25 pitchers of sangria, cod/pork/veggie burgers for $8 (don’t forget the $4 fries) and make it seem as if it were all planned, noon to 10 p.m. facebook.com
Anyone who feels like singing is welcome at the Pop Up Choir, hosted by award-winning songwriter and vocal coach Lee Hayes, who will embrace all in some pop goodness, 7:30 p.m., LIVE on Elgin. No experience necessary. facebook.com
Monday, June 29
The midway rides are already set up so Canada Day begins early in Barrhaven, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (until 11 p.m. on July 1), Clarke Fields, with a ride-all-day bracelet $35. On July 1, Blackwell, Leah Daniels and Famous Live Band will also perform, with fireworks at 10 p.m. A shuttle will run on that day from parking at Ross’ Independent Grocer to Clarke Fields. canadadaybarrhaven.blogspot.ca
Voracious teen readers who post online reviews or comments on any Ottawa Public Library catalogue item this summer will be entered into a weekly draw for a Chapters gift card. Want your teen to read more? The Library also has book recommendation for all — including graphic novels. Info: ottawa-teens-2015.bibliocommons.com
Tuesday, June 30
DJ Rise Ashen performs at Nature Nocturne.
Start the Canada Day celebrations a day early at Nature Nocturne, with multicultural music from DJ Rise Ashen, dance from DJ TDot and participate in a collective Maple Leaf art sculpture, 8 p.m. to midnight, Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St. Red and white clothes are obviously encouraged. Tickets: $25. nature.ca/nocturne
Say hello to the full moon with a free outdoor yoga class, suitable for all levels with Rama Lotus Yoga Centre, 9 p.m., Lansdowne Park. Yoga mats are available, but best to bring your own. (Event will be held indoors in case of rain.) ottawayoga.com
DJs B-rad and Patric want to take you on a journey backwards and forwards through disco time — trust us, they will cover all the possible permutations of disco, real or imagined — with no computers, just vinyl, 9 p.m., 361 Elgin St. Free admission. facebook.com
Wednesday, July 1
It’s time to cover ourselves in red and white.
Happy Canada Day! canadaday.gc.ca is a handy website with links to myriad activities and schedules of events in the city.
Museums are free of charge today with special programming, from ice cream making at the Agriculture and Food Museum, parachute team demo and rocket launch at the Aviation and Space Museum, free access to the summer blockbuster exhibit The Greeks at the Museum of History, to cake, games, live music and more at the Mackenzie King Estate. canadaday.gc.ca
Parliament Hill events begin with flag raising and changing of the guard at 9 .m., acrobats, dancers, and two main shows at noon and 7:30 p.m., including Jonas and the Massive Attraction, Jerry Cans, Magic!, Kiesza and more, culminating with fireworks at 10 p.m. canadaday.gc.ca
Did you know #fireworks may only be sold on #CanadaDay, #VictoriaDay and 7 business days immediately preceding those days?
— Ottawa By-law (@OttawaBylaw) June 23, 2015
Major’s Hill Park has a miniature train kids can ride, Great Canadian Chicken BBQ, acrobats, clowns, facepainting, live music, cow milking demo, LEGO flag building, songwriters circle, and performance by Caracol and DJ Memetic, 9 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. canadaday.gc.ca
At Jacques Cartier Park, explore an adventure course, giant inflatable structures and puppets to make, kite-making, elite cheer teams, LEGO ninja skills, comic performer Michel Lauzière, soccer demo and evening show with David Myles, Brigitte Boisjoli and DJ Sly, 9 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. canadaday.gc.ca
Country singer Brett Kissel plays in Kanata on Canada Day.
Canada Day in Kanata starts with a free yoga class at 9 a.m., visits from princesses, superheroes and Stars Wars characters, Pan Am Torch relay, silent auction, Ry Guy Magic shows and performance by country star Brett Kissel and fireworks at 10 p.m., Walter Baker Park. Admission: Free. www.canadadayinkanata.com
Tickets are still available for Dominion Day, billed as a downtown party without the crushing crowds, featuring Dominion City Brewing Co. beer, Seed to Sausage, Moo Shu Ice Cream and performances by Adam Saikaley Quartet, Winchester Warm, DJ Hobo and more, with two sessions: noon to 5 p.m. or 6 to 11 p.m., SAW Gallery courtyard. Tickets: $32. dominionday.ca
The National Arts Centre and Ottawa Jazz Festival also have free concerts as well, from the NAC Orchestra with Florence K at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., BBQ and activities for kids, to non-stop concerts at Marion Dewar Plaza and Confederation Park from 1 p.m. to about 7 p.m. nac-cna.ca/ ottawajazzfestival.ca
The Mayor’s Canada Day breakfast with seniors returns to Lansdowne Park for the first time since 2012 today, including live entertainment, door prizes and breakfast served from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tickets are free, but must be picked up at various public library branches. Call 3-1-1 for more information.
For those who celebrate by shopping, particularly for retro gear, online store Hep Kat Vintage starts a five-day Pop Up Sale, noon to 7 p.m., 129 Holland Ave. www.hepkatvintage.com
Celebrate with the Pineview community at Meadowbrook Park, with a fire truck visit, face painting, fundraising BBQ with hotdogs, corn and watermelon, and more, 11 to 2 p.m., 1485 Meadowbrook Rd. facebook.com
Thursday, July 2
Shakespeare gets a Where’s-Waldo twist in this season’s Company of Fools’ production.
A Company of Fools outdoor Shakespeare company celebrates its 25th anniversary by revisiting their first play, A Comedy of Errors, and giving arguably the Bard’s silliest and most accessible comedy, about two sets of credulous identical twins and the ridiculousness that ensues. The show, which is toured in parks from Almonte to Orléans, features Dr. Seuss’-like costumes and family-friendly slapstick, 7 p.m., Strathcona Park. Tickets: Pass-the-hat, $15 recommended. Schedule at fools.ca.
Pit your obscure Simpsons trivia prowess against other self-declared experts for bragging rights and prizes, starting with team registration at 8 p.m., Mugshots, 75 Nicholas St. Entry: $4 per team of 4. (For those who care, questions will only cover seasons 1 to 10 and only content in the show, not behind-the-scenes or facts about actors.)
Cirque du Soleil brings Varekai to the Canadian Tire Centre.
There are only seven chances over three days to see Cirque du Soleil’s Varekai, an exploration of the legend of Icarus in a land of wonder and absurdity, at the Canadian Tire Centre, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 to $140. capitaltickets.ca
Telescopes will be set up on the sidewalk of Julian Avenue as of 9:30 p.m., part of Nocturne VII, a family-friendly neighbourhood celebration of the night sky with lectures from the Royal Astronomical Society, videos, and more until July 9. Info: cubegallery.ca
Friday, July 3
Comedian Shaun Majumder, regular of This House has 22 Minutes and NBC’s TV show The Firm who combines east-coast and Indian humour for something uniquely Canadian, performs at 7 and 9:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow at Yuk Yuk’s, 292 Elgin St. Tickets: $45.20. yukyuks.com
Taking advantage of our amenable Ottawa weather (*cough*) is another outdoor Shakespeare production, this time The Tempest by Bear & Co., featuring fire dancers and as a neoclassical tragicomedy more suitable to adult audiences, 7 p.m., starting at Strathcona Park and touring until July 26. bearandcompany.ca
It’s unabashed punk-country and rock at House of Targ with Hot Snake Handlers, Bearshark and The Greasemarks, 10 p.m., 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $5 before 10 p.m.; $7 afterwards. houseoftarg.com
Hardcore metal and punk bands Slumlord, Fall City Fall, Kennedy, Iron Golem and Violent Tides play an all-ages show — for all the teen rage — at Cafe Dekcuf, 7 p.m. Tickets: $12. ticketscene.ca / facebook.com
Or, ease into the weekend with psych-folkers Orienteers, Dead Bees and the Still Winter Hills, with a name that says it all, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield. Tickets: $10 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
Saturday, July 4
Get bodybuilding inspiration at the GNC OPA Ottawa Classic event, a drug-tested qualifier for the Natural OPA Ontario Championships, from 10 a.m., Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave. Tickets: from $29.75 for morning session; from $69.30 for all-day; from $52.35 for evening show (5 p.m.). This event has sold out three years in a row. www.ottawabodybuilding.com
Want to start somewhere? The Spartan Sprint 5K race has 15 obstacles and is open for everyone from beginners to seasoned athletes — including juniors, beginning with check-ins at 7:30 a.m., Ski Edelweiss. Cost: $85-$90. spartanrace.ca
The Perth Antique Show is being held outside near the Tay Canal and in an air-conditioned building.
The Perth Antiques Show and Sale is this year being held the air-conditioned Royal Canadian Legion and along the grassy side of the Tay Canal, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., all weekend, 26 Beckwith St. E. Admission: $7 for both days. www.perthantiqueshow.com
The 17th Rideau Lakes Studio and Garden Tour of 17 artists’ private spaces along the pleasant Rideau Canal, includes paintings, candles, quilts, pottery, cast stone sculptures, weaving and more along a fancy church lunch for $10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info : 613-272-2604 or visit rideaulakesstudioandgardentour.com.
Submit event information to kendemann@ottawacitizen.com, by 8 a.m. Monday, two weeks before the event. Photos are welcome.
查看原文...
