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Thursday, Aug. 20
All members and allies of the Rainbow Community are invited to a vigil with guest speaker U.S. artist Gilbert Baker, creator of the rainbow flag, to commemorate the work that has been done and recognize where there is still much to do, hosted by Capital Pride, Amnesty International, 8 p.m., Human Rights Monument, corner of Elgin Street and Lisgar Avenue. ottawacapitalpride.ca
(Then, celebrate at the Pantsless Pride Party at 9:30 p.m., Babylon, presented by the AIDS Committee of Ottawa. Tickets: PWYC, $5-$10 suggested. www.aco-cso.ca
The free Sound and Light Northern Lights show on Parliament Hill continues nightly at 9:30 p.m., changing to 9 p.m. in September until Sept. 12. For more information: http://bit.ly/1MfQFfT
Photos: What to do this week
Fun things, adventurous things, food things and BEER things to do this week.
The party comes to Albert Island, the Arboretum Festival’s home base, with performances by BRAIDS, New Swears, favourites The Sadies and Scattered Clouds and a second stage with Tweens, Milk Lines, Night Shades, 6 p.m., Albert Island, 6 Booth St — but wait, there’s more! At 11 p.m., Miles in the Sky Ensemble deepens the dance/psych-funk groove alongside an all-night corn and pig roast, stone oven pizza, Union 613 cocktails and Beau’s beer, 6 Booth St. Tickets: $25, after-party $5 from 11 p.m. www.arboretumfestival.com
Take in the beauty of Rideau Hall while enjoying an outdoor screening of the 2008 movie Passchendaele, including an introduction and Q&A with the star and director Paul Gross (you may remember him as the Mountie from the TB Show Due South), 8 p.m. Tickets: Free.
Rachelle Elie performs her musical comedy as part of Wakefest.
Fringe favourite Rachelle Elie brings new musical comedy show Sh*t I’m in love with you again, about sex, love and everything in between to The Black Sheep Inn, 8 p.m., as part of Wakefest, on all weekend. wakefest.org
Turn Around by Christine Ross (1973)
Artist Christine Ross escaped her mental illness through creating for about 60 years; proceeds from sales of pieces at her show, hosted by her daughter, will go to The Art Studio, to help local artists affected by mental illness, opening 7 to 10 p.m., La Petite Mort Gallery. Show to Aug. 27. www.lapetitemortgallery.com
The annual Lots of Girls Pride Dance is on at 9 p.m., Ron Kolbus Centre, Britannia Park. All welcome. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. www.lesbianoutdoorgroup.ca
Hard rockers might prefer the show at House of Targ tonight, including Hellbros!, Dance Laury Dance, In Heat and Bearshark, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $10. houseoftarg.com
Saturday, Aug. 22
The Lanark Highland Games are on Saturday.
Celebrate Scotland at the North Lanark Highland Games with food, games — some for kids, music, dancing and pipe band competitions, traditional clothing and genealogical information at the NLAS Fairgrounds on the banks of the Mississippi River, 9 a.m. with a ceilidh (party) starting at 5:30 p.m. in the beer garden. Park at the Almonte Arena and take the shuttle to the grounds. Tickets: $17, $6/children. www.almontehighlandgames.com
The Rideau Speedeaus LGBTQ swim team will be holding free beachside games, offering swim stroke improvement tips and more for the whole family, 1 to 4 p.m., Westboro Beach. Admission: Free. Minors must be supervised. www.rideauspeedeaus.com
The Arboretum Festival continues today with music but also wades into the thorny with free, all-ages open talks, including a panel discussion land ownership at noon with Unceded Ottawa: the Algonquin and the Outaouais; a discussion about environmental and social responsibility in modern development at 1:30 p.m. and at 3 p.m., Islands in the stream — exploring how we can commune with music in a world where technology makes it omnipresent, Albert Island.
At GreekFest enjoy good food, good comedy, dancing and company, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., 1315 Prince of Wales Dr. Admission is free and there are events for the whole family until Aug. 23. OPA! www.ottawagreekfest.com
Awww, Toto.
Then, at 3 p.m. the music starts and runs to 2 a.m., with electro group Austra, regular sell-out Hayden, U.S. Girls (aka Meg Remy), Montreal’s Shalabi Effect and more, with a Paradise Garage island + warehouse party starting at 11 p.m., with DJs Matt Tamblyn and Zattar. Tickets: $25, weekend pass $40. www.arboretumfestival.com
Themed outfits welcome at Ottawa’s only drive-in movie theatre, screening the family favourite The Wizard of Oz, 6:30 p.m., Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, 2940 Old Montreal Rd. Cost: $10, free for children 5 and under. Memberships and special passes will not be accepted for this event. But there will be vintage concessions, oh my!
Jimmy Tri-Tone is at Barnstorm 16.
Get really out to the country at Barnstorm 16 where six alternative-musicians of all ilks (but mostly folk-tinged) play in a 150-year-old converted barn — with laser beams. See Jimmy Tri-Tone, Brock Zeman, St. Stephens and more, from noon, The Sanctuary, 15328 Concession 3-4, Finch. Tickets: $30 in advance, $40 at the gate. Camping available. barnstorm.ca
Who will win the Sound and Light competition?
The finale of the Sound and Light 20th anniversary competition starts with announcement of the international winner and culminates in a disco extravaganza from Canadian group Royal Pyrotechnie featuring new pyrotechnics, 9:15 p.m. at the Canadian Museum of History, though the site opens at 6 p.m. with activities for all ages. Tickets: $8. www.feux.qc.ca
Makerspace North’s official opening and open house is an all-ages event that showcases what the creative minds in the facility are producing, with food trucks, LED Throwie wall, kids activities and a drone zone, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., City Centre Bay 216. RSVP if attending the cocktail event at 5 p.m. http://bit.ly/1IEhp7q
Sunday, Aug. 23
Capital Pride is one heck of a party.
The Ottawa Capital Pride Parade is on with luminaries from all walks of life slated to attend in their most glorious array of colours, but with a different route this year (we will see which politicians “get lost”), starting at Bank Street and Gladstone Avenue at 1 p.m., and ending on Bank at Somerset Street W., with blocks full of festivities for all, including DJs, kids zone, beer garden and more, planned until 10 p.m. — and beyond. ottawacapitalpride.ca
Explore the world of textiles Aug. 22 to 23.
At Smiths Falls Trainfest, enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy train rides, wagon tours (11 a.m., 12:30 and 2 p.m.), magic show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario. Admission: $8, $5/6 to 13 years, free for children 5 and under. www.rmeo.org
Get a different view of knitters at Twist 2015 Fibre Festival, exhibiting art works in different mediums, and offering workshops, demos for all ages, 530 Charles Auguste Montreuil St. There’s also foodie fair and kids’ activities. Entrance: $7/day, free free for children 12 years and under. (We cannot promise there will be lambs, but who knows …?) Book workshops in advance at www.festivaltwist.org
Explore New Edinburgh, originally a mill town founded in 1832, on a walking tour with Heritage Ottawa guides Janet Uren and Katherine Arkay, 2 p.m., starting at Fraser Schoolhouse, 62 John St. Fee: $10. www.heritageottawa.org
Hot weather calls for music from hot climes, so catch the Enan Egyptian Troupe and Groupe Atlas swing some Oriental rhythms in a free outdoor concert, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Lansdowne Park. Admission: Free. This is the last of the free summer art series from ottawa.ca
Spiegelworld show is on at Lansdowne Park.
It’s the last chance to see Spiegelworld‘s performers make your laugh and gasp in pleased-fear at their astounding acrobatics in an outdoor tent — with air conditioning, we are pleased to report, 7 p.m., Lansdowne Park. Tickets: $45. NB: Some nudity, for ages 16+. spiegelworld.ca
Monday, Aug. 24
Shred Kelly is always a good time
Turn Monday around with good-time stoke folkers Shred Kelly, who have proven they have appropriate appreciation for late ’70s ski attire, 8 p.m., Neat Café in Burnstown (also catch them at the Raw Sugar Café on Wednesday, $10, spectrasonic.com).
Or, be moved by the 1923 silent movie The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a cinematic gem that fixed the image of Quasimodo in audiences’ minds, 7:15 p.m., Bytown Museum. Cost: Pay-what-you-can. www.bytownmuseum.com
Tuesday, Aug. 25
How’s your Bridge?
Three days of bridge tournaments — sadly, geared towards seniors, though volunteers are needed — start today with a $200 prize board, 1 p.m., Capital Fair, Rideau Carleton Raceway, 4837 Albion Rd. Fee: $5/day at the door. (The Capital Fair also has midway rides, stunt dog and horse shows, buskers, music, armwrestling championship and more until Aug. 30.) www.capitalfair.ca
Just $5 gets you room to tinker with your bike, all the necessary tools and even skilled volunteers to lend a hand when needed, 6 p.m., Right Bike, 1A McCormick St. rightbike.org
MP Charlie Angus launches his new book, Children of the Broken Treaty, described as an examination of how Canada’s indigenous youth have been systematically denied education and other human rights, in company with youth leaders from Attawapiskat, 7 p.m., Octopus Books, 251 Bank St. octopusbooks.ca
Wednesday, Aug. 26
The blue looks so refreshing.
Escape our oppressive heat for educational reasons (riiiight) to fall into the blue of Greece: Secrets of the Past in the cool depths of the IMAX Theatre — and learn about ancient history, at various times in French and English today. Tickets: $7-$11. historymuseum.ca
Get the most from your garden’s bounty by learning about pressure canning — it’s come a long way from our grandparents’ days — from expert Chef Emerie Brine of Bernardin Ltd., touching on everything from vegetables to meats, 7 to 8:30 p.m., learning centre, Canadian Agriculture and Food Museum. Fee: $11.59. cafmuseum.techn-science.ca
Thursday, Aug. 27
Which vegetable does your child like best?
3D printer at the Ottawa Public Library.
Cooking with natural ingredients (and hopefully eating) will be taught to children aged 5 to 7 years with interactive activities and a different theme each week in August, 10 to 11:30 p.m., Billings Estate National Historic Site. Each week, they will bring home a baked good to share. Cost: $6/child. Registration recommended at museums@ottawa.ca.
If you want to play with the library’s 3D printer, you need to get this 3D Printer and Laser Cutter Certification, but it only takes an hour and is free, 6:30 p.m., Nepean Centrepointe branch. Open to adults, only. Register at biblioottawalibrary.ca.
Friday, Aug. 28
Wear dancing shoes to see L.A.-based dance electro house producer DallasK, 10 p.m. at Barrymores, 323 Bank St. Tickets: $12. www.dnalive.com
For those who prefer their dancing with a punk edge (and lower price tag), Ottawa celtic rockers The Scally Cap Brats — who had anew release this year — are joined by Machine Gun Dolly and Pistols at Dawn, 10 p.m., House of Targ. Tickets: $5. houseoftarg.com
On a more mellow note, songwriter Steve Poltz (he who co-wrote Jewel’s You Were Meant For Me) and one of the venues favourite performers is at The Black Sheep Inn, 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. theblacksheepinn.com
Beer, beer, and more beer.
The Ottawa Craft Beer Festival has, well, beer, and also artisan booths, live music, seminars and the much-anticipated Homebrewing Competition in the beautiful Aberdeen Pavilion, 3 to 10 p.m. and all weekend, Lansdowne Park. Admission: $15-$35/passes, samples more. www.ottawacraftbeerfestival.ca
Saturday, Aug. 29
Turns out, just because polo is the game of kings does not mean royalty has to be in attendance at each match. Which is a shame.
Watch the game of kings or simply show off your best hat (there’s a contest) at the Polo in the Park event, interspersed with dog agility shows, riding demonstrations and (obviously royal-approved) bouncy castles, 11 a.m., Wesley Clover Park. Keeping it civilized, drinks can be had on site. Proceeds to benefit the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health and the Queensway Carleton Hospital. Tickets: $20, $65/family, $250/VIP — comes with gourmet lunch, drink tickets. polointheparkottawa.com
Those who finish the Craft Beer Run get to slack their thirst with some Beau’s Beer.
The second Palestinian Festival promises exuberant dancing and folkloric tales, fresh regional dishes such as Musakhan and falafel, artisans and more, from 11 a.m., all weekend, Marion Dewar Park. www.palestinianfestivalottawa.com
Run, walk or stroll for 5K in the Ottawa Craft Beer Run this morning (there are three waves at 10:30, 11:15 and 11:30 a.m.) and then reward yourself with a complimentary cool pint from Beau’s and a two passes to the Craft Beer Festival, Lansdowne Park, with proceeds going to Motivate Canada. Fee: $50. www.ottawacraftbeerrun.ca.
Help clean up Petrie Island
Petrie Island needs some help cleaning up after a summer of fun, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., meeting at the Nature Interpretation Centre. Bring work gloves, rake, rubber boots and sun block. BBQ, garbage bags will be provided. facebook.com
Dinosaurs come back to Ottawa several millenia later, or 22 years as Centretown Movies screens the original Jurrassic Park, 9 pm., Dundonald Park. Admission; Pay-what-you-can. Tip: Bring a chair and BUG REPELLANT. (This event was rescheduled from July due to rain then.)
It’s amusing how can now keep track of the lunar calendar via full moon yoga offerings, with two tonight: 8 p.m. at Lansdowne Park and 10 p.m. at Britannia Beach
Yamantaka//Sonic Titan combine the ancient and modern, East and West, cultural sounds from J-pop, the Iroquois, black metal, Chinese opera, British prog and more to create theatrically pleasing music — and a good show, 8 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Tickets: $12. spectrasonic.com
Submit event information to kendemann@ottawacitizen.com, by 8 a.m. Monday, two weeks before the event. Photos are welcome.
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All members and allies of the Rainbow Community are invited to a vigil with guest speaker U.S. artist Gilbert Baker, creator of the rainbow flag, to commemorate the work that has been done and recognize where there is still much to do, hosted by Capital Pride, Amnesty International, 8 p.m., Human Rights Monument, corner of Elgin Street and Lisgar Avenue. ottawacapitalpride.ca
(Then, celebrate at the Pantsless Pride Party at 9:30 p.m., Babylon, presented by the AIDS Committee of Ottawa. Tickets: PWYC, $5-$10 suggested. www.aco-cso.ca
The free Sound and Light Northern Lights show on Parliament Hill continues nightly at 9:30 p.m., changing to 9 p.m. in September until Sept. 12. For more information: http://bit.ly/1MfQFfT
Photos: What to do this week
Fun things, adventurous things, food things and BEER things to do this week.
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Fibre from The Olive and Sparrow, at Twist 2015: Fibre Festival Aug. 22 to 23.
Police officer participating in the Capital Pride Parade smiles at the camera as they march on Bank St. on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014. James Park / Ottawa Citizen
Spiegelworld is on at Lansdowne Park until Aug. 23. Peter Jennings / handout
Paul Gross in Passchendaele (2008). Chris Large / TIFF
Those who finish the Craft Beer Run get to slack their thirst with some Beau's Beer. Cole Burston / Ottawa Citizen
Can you can? handout / Canadian Food and Agriculture Museum
The 1993 original blockbuster Jurassic Park is being shown in Dundonald Park on Saturday. Universal / Photo supplied
The Sound and Light show continues on Parliament Hill.
The Lanark Highland Games are on this weekend. Brent Wilcox / Reader Photo
In 2012, Zenofon Christinidis cooked Greek Souvlaki at the Greek festival in Ottawa. Bruno Schlumberger / Ottawa Citizen
Trainfest is back. Simon Lunn / handout
A scene from the 1923 movie The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Rachelle Elie performs her musical comedy as part of Wakefest.
Time and Love Series II, Ballad of Trees by Christine Ross (1972) on exhibit at La Petite Mort Gallery until August 27.
Austra is at Arboretum Festival. Norman Wong / handout
Hayden, whose shows regularly sell out, is at Arboretum Festival on Saturday. handout / Vanessa Heins
Brock Zeman plays Barnstorm 16.
There will be dancing, food and fun at the second Palestinian Festival Aug. 28-30.
DallasK is at Barrymore's on Aug. 28.
Celebrate the full moon with yoga at two locations on Aug. 29. courtesy / Rama Lotus Yoga
Wear your best hat to Polo in the Park.
- Art exhibits: Shows opening and closing this week
- Concerts: Arboretum, Asinabka, Barnstorm fest and more – including some noise
The party comes to Albert Island, the Arboretum Festival’s home base, with performances by BRAIDS, New Swears, favourites The Sadies and Scattered Clouds and a second stage with Tweens, Milk Lines, Night Shades, 6 p.m., Albert Island, 6 Booth St — but wait, there’s more! At 11 p.m., Miles in the Sky Ensemble deepens the dance/psych-funk groove alongside an all-night corn and pig roast, stone oven pizza, Union 613 cocktails and Beau’s beer, 6 Booth St. Tickets: $25, after-party $5 from 11 p.m. www.arboretumfestival.com
Take in the beauty of Rideau Hall while enjoying an outdoor screening of the 2008 movie Passchendaele, including an introduction and Q&A with the star and director Paul Gross (you may remember him as the Mountie from the TB Show Due South), 8 p.m. Tickets: Free.
Rachelle Elie performs her musical comedy as part of Wakefest.
Fringe favourite Rachelle Elie brings new musical comedy show Sh*t I’m in love with you again, about sex, love and everything in between to The Black Sheep Inn, 8 p.m., as part of Wakefest, on all weekend. wakefest.org
Turn Around by Christine Ross (1973)
Artist Christine Ross escaped her mental illness through creating for about 60 years; proceeds from sales of pieces at her show, hosted by her daughter, will go to The Art Studio, to help local artists affected by mental illness, opening 7 to 10 p.m., La Petite Mort Gallery. Show to Aug. 27. www.lapetitemortgallery.com
The annual Lots of Girls Pride Dance is on at 9 p.m., Ron Kolbus Centre, Britannia Park. All welcome. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. www.lesbianoutdoorgroup.ca
Hard rockers might prefer the show at House of Targ tonight, including Hellbros!, Dance Laury Dance, In Heat and Bearshark, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $10. houseoftarg.com
Saturday, Aug. 22
The Lanark Highland Games are on Saturday.
Celebrate Scotland at the North Lanark Highland Games with food, games — some for kids, music, dancing and pipe band competitions, traditional clothing and genealogical information at the NLAS Fairgrounds on the banks of the Mississippi River, 9 a.m. with a ceilidh (party) starting at 5:30 p.m. in the beer garden. Park at the Almonte Arena and take the shuttle to the grounds. Tickets: $17, $6/children. www.almontehighlandgames.com
The Rideau Speedeaus LGBTQ swim team will be holding free beachside games, offering swim stroke improvement tips and more for the whole family, 1 to 4 p.m., Westboro Beach. Admission: Free. Minors must be supervised. www.rideauspeedeaus.com
The Arboretum Festival continues today with music but also wades into the thorny with free, all-ages open talks, including a panel discussion land ownership at noon with Unceded Ottawa: the Algonquin and the Outaouais; a discussion about environmental and social responsibility in modern development at 1:30 p.m. and at 3 p.m., Islands in the stream — exploring how we can commune with music in a world where technology makes it omnipresent, Albert Island.
At GreekFest enjoy good food, good comedy, dancing and company, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., 1315 Prince of Wales Dr. Admission is free and there are events for the whole family until Aug. 23. OPA! www.ottawagreekfest.com
Awww, Toto.
Then, at 3 p.m. the music starts and runs to 2 a.m., with electro group Austra, regular sell-out Hayden, U.S. Girls (aka Meg Remy), Montreal’s Shalabi Effect and more, with a Paradise Garage island + warehouse party starting at 11 p.m., with DJs Matt Tamblyn and Zattar. Tickets: $25, weekend pass $40. www.arboretumfestival.com
Themed outfits welcome at Ottawa’s only drive-in movie theatre, screening the family favourite The Wizard of Oz, 6:30 p.m., Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, 2940 Old Montreal Rd. Cost: $10, free for children 5 and under. Memberships and special passes will not be accepted for this event. But there will be vintage concessions, oh my!
Jimmy Tri-Tone is at Barnstorm 16.
Get really out to the country at Barnstorm 16 where six alternative-musicians of all ilks (but mostly folk-tinged) play in a 150-year-old converted barn — with laser beams. See Jimmy Tri-Tone, Brock Zeman, St. Stephens and more, from noon, The Sanctuary, 15328 Concession 3-4, Finch. Tickets: $30 in advance, $40 at the gate. Camping available. barnstorm.ca
Who will win the Sound and Light competition?
The finale of the Sound and Light 20th anniversary competition starts with announcement of the international winner and culminates in a disco extravaganza from Canadian group Royal Pyrotechnie featuring new pyrotechnics, 9:15 p.m. at the Canadian Museum of History, though the site opens at 6 p.m. with activities for all ages. Tickets: $8. www.feux.qc.ca
Makerspace North’s official opening and open house is an all-ages event that showcases what the creative minds in the facility are producing, with food trucks, LED Throwie wall, kids activities and a drone zone, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., City Centre Bay 216. RSVP if attending the cocktail event at 5 p.m. http://bit.ly/1IEhp7q
Sunday, Aug. 23
Capital Pride is one heck of a party.
The Ottawa Capital Pride Parade is on with luminaries from all walks of life slated to attend in their most glorious array of colours, but with a different route this year (we will see which politicians “get lost”), starting at Bank Street and Gladstone Avenue at 1 p.m., and ending on Bank at Somerset Street W., with blocks full of festivities for all, including DJs, kids zone, beer garden and more, planned until 10 p.m. — and beyond. ottawacapitalpride.ca
Explore the world of textiles Aug. 22 to 23.
At Smiths Falls Trainfest, enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy train rides, wagon tours (11 a.m., 12:30 and 2 p.m.), magic show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario. Admission: $8, $5/6 to 13 years, free for children 5 and under. www.rmeo.org
Get a different view of knitters at Twist 2015 Fibre Festival, exhibiting art works in different mediums, and offering workshops, demos for all ages, 530 Charles Auguste Montreuil St. There’s also foodie fair and kids’ activities. Entrance: $7/day, free free for children 12 years and under. (We cannot promise there will be lambs, but who knows …?) Book workshops in advance at www.festivaltwist.org
Explore New Edinburgh, originally a mill town founded in 1832, on a walking tour with Heritage Ottawa guides Janet Uren and Katherine Arkay, 2 p.m., starting at Fraser Schoolhouse, 62 John St. Fee: $10. www.heritageottawa.org
Hot weather calls for music from hot climes, so catch the Enan Egyptian Troupe and Groupe Atlas swing some Oriental rhythms in a free outdoor concert, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Lansdowne Park. Admission: Free. This is the last of the free summer art series from ottawa.ca
Spiegelworld show is on at Lansdowne Park.
It’s the last chance to see Spiegelworld‘s performers make your laugh and gasp in pleased-fear at their astounding acrobatics in an outdoor tent — with air conditioning, we are pleased to report, 7 p.m., Lansdowne Park. Tickets: $45. NB: Some nudity, for ages 16+. spiegelworld.ca
Monday, Aug. 24
Shred Kelly is always a good time
Turn Monday around with good-time stoke folkers Shred Kelly, who have proven they have appropriate appreciation for late ’70s ski attire, 8 p.m., Neat Café in Burnstown (also catch them at the Raw Sugar Café on Wednesday, $10, spectrasonic.com).
Or, be moved by the 1923 silent movie The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a cinematic gem that fixed the image of Quasimodo in audiences’ minds, 7:15 p.m., Bytown Museum. Cost: Pay-what-you-can. www.bytownmuseum.com
Tuesday, Aug. 25
How’s your Bridge?
Three days of bridge tournaments — sadly, geared towards seniors, though volunteers are needed — start today with a $200 prize board, 1 p.m., Capital Fair, Rideau Carleton Raceway, 4837 Albion Rd. Fee: $5/day at the door. (The Capital Fair also has midway rides, stunt dog and horse shows, buskers, music, armwrestling championship and more until Aug. 30.) www.capitalfair.ca
Just $5 gets you room to tinker with your bike, all the necessary tools and even skilled volunteers to lend a hand when needed, 6 p.m., Right Bike, 1A McCormick St. rightbike.org
MP Charlie Angus launches his new book, Children of the Broken Treaty, described as an examination of how Canada’s indigenous youth have been systematically denied education and other human rights, in company with youth leaders from Attawapiskat, 7 p.m., Octopus Books, 251 Bank St. octopusbooks.ca
Wednesday, Aug. 26
The blue looks so refreshing.
Escape our oppressive heat for educational reasons (riiiight) to fall into the blue of Greece: Secrets of the Past in the cool depths of the IMAX Theatre — and learn about ancient history, at various times in French and English today. Tickets: $7-$11. historymuseum.ca
Get the most from your garden’s bounty by learning about pressure canning — it’s come a long way from our grandparents’ days — from expert Chef Emerie Brine of Bernardin Ltd., touching on everything from vegetables to meats, 7 to 8:30 p.m., learning centre, Canadian Agriculture and Food Museum. Fee: $11.59. cafmuseum.techn-science.ca
Thursday, Aug. 27
Which vegetable does your child like best?
3D printer at the Ottawa Public Library.
Cooking with natural ingredients (and hopefully eating) will be taught to children aged 5 to 7 years with interactive activities and a different theme each week in August, 10 to 11:30 p.m., Billings Estate National Historic Site. Each week, they will bring home a baked good to share. Cost: $6/child. Registration recommended at museums@ottawa.ca.
If you want to play with the library’s 3D printer, you need to get this 3D Printer and Laser Cutter Certification, but it only takes an hour and is free, 6:30 p.m., Nepean Centrepointe branch. Open to adults, only. Register at biblioottawalibrary.ca.
Friday, Aug. 28
Wear dancing shoes to see L.A.-based dance electro house producer DallasK, 10 p.m. at Barrymores, 323 Bank St. Tickets: $12. www.dnalive.com
For those who prefer their dancing with a punk edge (and lower price tag), Ottawa celtic rockers The Scally Cap Brats — who had anew release this year — are joined by Machine Gun Dolly and Pistols at Dawn, 10 p.m., House of Targ. Tickets: $5. houseoftarg.com
On a more mellow note, songwriter Steve Poltz (he who co-wrote Jewel’s You Were Meant For Me) and one of the venues favourite performers is at The Black Sheep Inn, 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. theblacksheepinn.com
Beer, beer, and more beer.
The Ottawa Craft Beer Festival has, well, beer, and also artisan booths, live music, seminars and the much-anticipated Homebrewing Competition in the beautiful Aberdeen Pavilion, 3 to 10 p.m. and all weekend, Lansdowne Park. Admission: $15-$35/passes, samples more. www.ottawacraftbeerfestival.ca
Saturday, Aug. 29
Turns out, just because polo is the game of kings does not mean royalty has to be in attendance at each match. Which is a shame.
Watch the game of kings or simply show off your best hat (there’s a contest) at the Polo in the Park event, interspersed with dog agility shows, riding demonstrations and (obviously royal-approved) bouncy castles, 11 a.m., Wesley Clover Park. Keeping it civilized, drinks can be had on site. Proceeds to benefit the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health and the Queensway Carleton Hospital. Tickets: $20, $65/family, $250/VIP — comes with gourmet lunch, drink tickets. polointheparkottawa.com
Those who finish the Craft Beer Run get to slack their thirst with some Beau’s Beer.
The second Palestinian Festival promises exuberant dancing and folkloric tales, fresh regional dishes such as Musakhan and falafel, artisans and more, from 11 a.m., all weekend, Marion Dewar Park. www.palestinianfestivalottawa.com
Run, walk or stroll for 5K in the Ottawa Craft Beer Run this morning (there are three waves at 10:30, 11:15 and 11:30 a.m.) and then reward yourself with a complimentary cool pint from Beau’s and a two passes to the Craft Beer Festival, Lansdowne Park, with proceeds going to Motivate Canada. Fee: $50. www.ottawacraftbeerrun.ca.
Help clean up Petrie Island
Petrie Island needs some help cleaning up after a summer of fun, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., meeting at the Nature Interpretation Centre. Bring work gloves, rake, rubber boots and sun block. BBQ, garbage bags will be provided. facebook.com
Dinosaurs come back to Ottawa several millenia later, or 22 years as Centretown Movies screens the original Jurrassic Park, 9 pm., Dundonald Park. Admission; Pay-what-you-can. Tip: Bring a chair and BUG REPELLANT. (This event was rescheduled from July due to rain then.)
It’s amusing how can now keep track of the lunar calendar via full moon yoga offerings, with two tonight: 8 p.m. at Lansdowne Park and 10 p.m. at Britannia Beach
Yamantaka//Sonic Titan combine the ancient and modern, East and West, cultural sounds from J-pop, the Iroquois, black metal, Chinese opera, British prog and more to create theatrically pleasing music — and a good show, 8 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Tickets: $12. spectrasonic.com
Submit event information to kendemann@ottawacitizen.com, by 8 a.m. Monday, two weeks before the event. Photos are welcome.
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