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Thursday, June 23
Cirque de la Symphonie performs while the NAC Orchestra performs, in three shows this week.
The Ottawa Jazz Festival gets started in earnest with eight different shows today, including two that are free, and two late-night shows: zany, jazz-pop, big band ensemble Flat Earth Society performs the soundtrack under the screening of the fun, 1919 movie The Oyster Princess (10:30 p.m, $20), and calypso-influenced five-piece group Kobo Town play at Mercury Lounge (10 p.m., $15). Earlier. the ‘old cats’ of blues-folk and harp Elvin Bishop and Charlie Musselwhite play Confederation Park, 9 p.m. ($50). ottawajazzfestival.com
Next week, Cirque de Soleil brings blue-skinned acrobatics to the Canadian Tire Centre, but today there are acrobatics to see in an intimate setting: Cirque de la Symphonie give the circus a high-brow twist as they perform aerial feats and tumbling while the NAC Orchestra plays classical favourites, 8 p.m., until Saturday. Tickets: from $25. nac-cna.ca
Brexit: The United Kingdom votes in a referendum today, deciding if they shall break with the European Union, and there’s a pub night planned at Patty Boland’s to watch it unfold, organized by the University of Ottawa Campus Conservatives, 7 to 10 p.m, 101 Clarence St. (Tory MP Andrew Scheer has made his position clear.)
Friday, June 24
The rides are in Riverside South this weekend.
There are two chances at midway rides today: first, the smaller Riverside South fair is in the parking lot of Moncion’s Independent Grover, 4 p.m., 685 River Rd. ($18/bracelet Friday, $20/bracelet Saturday, with proceeds to the School Breakfast program. cartershows.ca). But, the much-anticipated Maxville Fair is on from 11 a.m., with extensive homecraft exhibits, petting zoo and reptiles, horse and 4H shows on Saturday, and more, 35 Fair St., Maxville. ($25/bracelets every day, on to Sunday, www.maxvillefair.ca).
There are four iftar meals planned for today, the often-communal breaking of the daily fast after sunset during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan: a family-friendly pot luck iftar, 8 p.m., Walker Baker Sports Centre, 10 Malvern Dr., organized by the Egyptian Canadian Cultural Association of Canada (details of what to bring is at eccao.com, $5, $10/family); Palestinian Arab Canadian community’s family iftar, 7:30 p.m., Ron Kolbus Lakeside, 102 Greenview Ave. ($10-$25, apaccanada.org); 8th annual community Harmony iftar dinner, 6:30 p.m, Sala San Marco Centre, 215 Preston St. ($30 includes food, facebook.com/harmoniftar.dinner); Any Muslim, Any Canadian, Any Faith iftar party, 8 p.m., SNMC Mosque, 3020 Woodroffe Ave. ($15, www.snmc.ca). Ramadan ends on July 6 this year, with an Eid al-Fitr celebration.
Shifting the mood somewhat, Toronto rock band The Beaches are quite aptly playing Mooney’s Bay tonight at the free, outdoor, Dragon Boat Festival concert (6:30 p.m.), though this young, fantastic, all-female band (who is about to go on tour with The Eagles of Death Metal) is just warming up for Juno-nominee Ria Mae (8 p.m.) and headliner, indie rockers Mother Mother (9:30 p.m.). www.dragonboat.net
It’s also St-Jean Baptiste Day and there is live music (from 6 p.m.) and fireworks (9:30 p.m.) tonight, starting at 6 p.m., Parc des Cèdres, Gatineau. (Plus, more live music and fireworks tomorrow, too.) Tickets: $15 after 5 p.m., free daytime activities. www.festivaloutaouaisenfete.com)
Outdoor movie and music for free: There’s a lot of air guitar, AC/DC impressions, and a good time for all ages in the movie School of Rock, being screened at Suzy Q doughnuts’ new location at sundown, 969 Wellington St. W. There will be live music a bit before sundown from the Bluesfest School of Music and Art. Tickets: Free (but bring a chair and doughnut money). www.capitalpopupcinema.com
Montreal gypsy punk band Bad Uncle are celebrating psychedelic polkabilly with a CD release show, joined by The Dumb and Homely Band, 10 p.m., House of Targ. Tickets: $8. www.houseoftarg.com
Rock and reggae are joining together to support Fort McMurray as the community attempts to rebuild, with a concert by The Superlative, Metronome Jones and Missioner, 8 p.m., Zaphod’s. The show will be live-streamed on www.blasttheradio.com. Tickest: $10. zaphods.ca
Local soul-pop group The Harea Band is sizzling with their latest release, bringing the party with them to The Black Sheep Inn tonight, along with Kingston pop-rockers Lost Cousins and Toronto indie folkers Wild Rivers, 8 p.m. Tickets: $10 (and there is a bus shuttling from the Museum of Nature.) theblacksheepinn.com
Saturday, June 25
Members of the Ceremonial Guard have been known to pass out from the heat of their uniforms, including those big, furry hats.
The red wool uniforms will be crisp and clean (and probably very hot) at the annual inspection of the Ceremonial Guard, with parades and ceremony starting at 10 a.m., Rideau Hall. (Also as of today, there will be a Reading Tent offering storytime and other activities from 1 to 3 p.m. each Saturday and Friday all summeron the grounds, and may amuse any children seeking diversion from the beauitful gardens at the residence.) rideauhall.ca
The Dragon Boat Festival has teams competing, some in costumes.
With such a great musical lineup, it is easy to forget there are actual races at the Dragon Boat Festival, with heats from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine, Mooney;’s Bay. (There are also inflatable games, reptiles, bicycle stunts, fairytale princesses, and an illusionist for the entire family to enjoy.) As always, admission is free for everything, and be sure to catch the free concert with local art-pop group Pony Girl, and festival favourite Alvvays starting at 6:30 p.m. www.dragonboat.net
Another way to get on the water: The Nepean Sailing club is giving everyone a chance to try if sailing is for them with free, 45-minute sails (and a free lunch), to see if the sport is for you, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 3259 Carling Ave. (Who does not like the feel of the wind in their hair?) Register at http://bit.ly/1rooqVd / www.getoutonthewater.ca
The 6th annual, free Riverfest runs alongside the McNab Days and this year has a vintage/retro theme, including a classic car and antique boat show, and classic rock starting with Elvis (from Tweed), who will also be available for selfies, a Kid Zone with bouncy castles and more, champion knife thrower Ward Wright (not performing in the kids’ zone), and a paddle regatta, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Red Pine Bay Park, 642 Usborne St., Braeside.
There’s a big fish fry up for just $5 to enjoy, or a bass fishing derby for those with the requisite rods and license at Mother Cluckers on the St. Lawrence River, about an hour from Ottawa. The derby starts anytime after 6 a.m.along the shoreline, with big wells to put the fish in before weighing at 2 p.m. The fish will then be cleaned and battered by Mama herself, and served with french fries, salads and dessert from 4 p.m. to anyone in the derby, or with $5, 11 Plaza Dr., Iroquois. (We’re told bass is a delicious, flaky white fish.)
Father and son Dan Contant, left, and Steph Contant of Cornwall in Perth’s first ever Kilt Run, on June 26, 2010.
The Perth Kilt Run is a weekend-long event, in its 6th year of keeping the Guinness Record at home (in 2010 they won with 1,089 runners; last year it was 2,800). The many routes, including the The Royal Mile, half marathon at 6 p.m. and full marathon on Sunday are full, but enjoy everything from live music from The Harp Twins, and popular roots-folker Ben Caplan, fiddlers, haggis hurling, shortbread competition, puppet show, guided canoe rides from 12:30 p.m. — and it is all free.
Plus, the runners all march to the start tonight beginning at 5:35 p.m., kilts a-swaying.
(And, anyone who completes the half marathon on Saturday and then the full marathon on Sunday will be knighted by someone claiming to be Mary, Queen of Scots.) www.perthkiltrun2016.ca
And don’t miss the two-day Escapade electronic music festival, with superstar DJ Diplo playing today, Canadian duo DVBBS tomorrow alongaide Martin Garrix and 40 or so others, all weekend from noon to 11 p.m., Rideau Carleton Raceway. $119.99/day. www.espacademf.com
There’s a free St-Jean Baptiste Day celebration today in Ottawa, with favourite delights from baked beams, tortiere to pea soup to sample, a children’s stage with Ari Cui Cui, and performances by YAO, rockers Kaïn, Gabrielle Goulet and more, from 300 Pères Blancs. stjeanottawa.ca
Join in on making a huge mural inspired by science at the Science and Tech Museum, with the whole family.
All ages can splash some paint on the wall alongside expert graffiti artists, as part of the House of PainT Urban Fest and Canada Science and Technology Museum community jam and mural creation, with a science theme. There will also be break dancing performances, skateboarding demos and workshops and hands-on science to try — as well as live spinning of music and food trucks, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1867 St. Laurent Blvd. Cost: Free, suitable for all ages.
The Ottawa Makers Market June edition is at the Rideau Curling Club this month, with a return of artist Emil Mateja, ethically-sourced terrariums by Kat Axam of Little Bones and a newcomer with a vast collection of vintage movie posters, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 715 Cooper St. www.ottawamakersmarket.com
There may be a penny farthing at the show.
The Vintage Bicycle Show may or may not have a penny farthing or two to show off, but there will definitely be fixies, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Almonte and District Community Centre, 182 Bridge St., Almonte. (There will be a screening of the film Marinoni: Fire in the Frame at the Old Town Hall at 45 p.m.). Admission: $10 in advance, $5 with the donation of an adult bike. facebook.com
Ottawa Police are holding an information session and PREP test workshop for men and women interesting in pursuing policing as a career, 9 a.m to 1 p.m., Algonquin College, P Building, 1385 Woodroffe Ave. Wear gym clothes and see if you meet the physical requirements. Pre-register at www.surveymonkey.com/r/H8CXYCK.
Bananas Beach Grill and Rum Shack is not letting Carivibe go, and is throwing another (family-friendly) beach party on Petrie Island, 4 to 7 p.m. every Saturday night this summer, with Latin dance workshops on the sand and DJs to keep it moving. Admission: Free, tropical drinks extra. www.BananasCaribbean.com
Popular groove choir Big Soul Project are holding a benefit concert for Fort McMurray’s Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre, for rebuilding efforts in support of the indigenous population in the area devastated by the wildfire, 8 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church, 174 Wilbrod. Tickets: $20 min. donation, and may be made in advance to reserve seats (recommended, as their shows tend to sell out.) www.bigsoulproject.com
Sunday, June 26
Make some new friends while playing some friendly soccer at the Community Cup.
If French is the international language of love, soccer is the language of fun: Everyone is invited to help welcome newcomers at the 12th annual community cup, a day of family fun including friendlty soccer matches, skill challenges and activities for all ages, including live music, delicious food and sharing of our culturesp, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Brewer Park. A sunset supper is planned to include all in the Iftar, breaking of fast for Ramadan, and there is no cost. www.communitycup.ca
Handmade guitars of all kinds will be on display at the annual Guitar Show in the Glebe.
See handcrafted classical to outlandish instruments at the Ottawa Guitar Show, featuring pieces by local and international luthiers, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Glebe Community Centre., 175 Third Ave. It’s a good chance to dream and drool, or buy a new toy. (There will probably also be some impromptu playing.) Admission: Free. ottawaguitarshow.com
Why do we call it the Village of Rockcliffe Park (and why does it take that extra “c”)? These and other questions about the area’s history, architecture and planning will be answered on a Heritage Ottawa walking tour, 2 p.m., starting at Lisgar Road and Princess Avenue. Cost: $10. www.heritageottawa.org
The Deadly Skies graphic novel-inspired exhibit at the War Museum has inspired some new hands-on arts projects, from sketching, cartooning to giant paint-by-numbers to try at the Awesome Sundays event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1 Vimy Pl. warmuseum.ca
The Motorsport Club of Ottawa is holding round four of its autocross championship event, with timed runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Canadian Tire Centre. (There is a mandatory newbie course walk and driver meeting, starting at 9 a.m.) Information and mandatory forms available at www.motorsportreg.com.
Brunch is the theme: Town. restaurant is hosting the first in a new series of chef-swapping kitchen events, where Jamie Stunt from Soif joins Mark Dorion at Town. to tackle brunch, with the benefits to For Pivots Sake, Simply make a reservation between 10 a.m. and 3p.m., and enjoy. (There’s also talk of as pecial Caesar cocktail bar.) http://bit.ly/28NQRbX
For some food from the sea comes the return of Oysterfest, where there is also sangria, beer, a shucking contest and live music at The Whalesbone Oyster House, noon to 10 p.m., 504 Kent St. Things go on rain or shine in the parking lot and, as we know to our dismay, spots do sell out. Tickets: $30. http://bit.ly/28LKhgr
Armed with paint brushes and palettes, the best of the region are assembling to do Art Battle in the regional competition tonight, with winners from the live, creative event in a bid to win a spot at the national event, 7 p.m., Arts Court. Tickets: $10-$20, include one vote to determine the winner. The national event is July 21 in Toronto. artbattle.ca
Seeking something more steamy? Toronto’s Magic Male Review is in town for a “Magic Mike” style show, The NuDen, 1560 Triole St. Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. (This show is for adults only and is geared towards women.) facebook.com
And in honour of our country’s upcoming birthday, Canada is going to get roasted in this regular comedy night at a special early time, 6 p.m., Pour Boy, 495 Somerset St. W. People with one-liners about the country are welcome to join in. Tickets: $3.
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Get to know Chinatown and Little Italy a bit better today.
There are two free walking tours of Chinatown and Little Italy today, showcasing the contributions of immigrants to the community in fascinating ways, from food to architecture to the myriad shops (including some you may have overlooked), starting at 1 p.m. at Pub Italia, 434 Preston St, part of annual Welcoming Ottawa Week events. olip-plio.ca
There’s a country song writing workshop with award-winning, Nashville-based writers Byron Hill who has written 32 top ten hits, recording artist Gil Grand and Jeffrey East (dierks Bentley, The Grascals) starting tonight over three days at the Calabogie Peaks Resort. www.calabogie.com
Or, shake a tail feather at salsa dance night at the Mill St. Brew Pub, including an introductory class at 6 p.m., 555 Wellington St. (There will also be salsa to eat.) Entrance: $5, or included if $15 spent.
Plus, the NCC’s annual public meeting is on tonight, where it will outline priorities and take questions, followed by a chance for the public to engage with directors in workshops, 7 to 9 p.m., NCC HQ, 40 Elgin St. Read the agenda or watch the meeting live.
Tuesday, June 28
The public library kids’ summer reading club is back.
Kids, the Library Summer reading club is the one to join this summer; over 19,300 kids did last season. Register at your local branch or online, and you’ll get a notebook to track reading progress, access to the virtual club, stickers and a chance to win prizes, plus themed programming fun including arts, science, illusions, tech and more. (Large print, audio and braille formats are available.) Register at biblioottawalibrary.ca.
One Tuesday each month, do warrior pose while gazing at beautiful (or possibly perplexing) art at the Ottawa Art Gallery’s free, lunchtime yoga class with Anne Wanda Tessier, 12:15 to 1 p.m., starting today. Registration required at http://bit.ly/28M6X3y.
East Coast hard rockers The Motorleague play Mavericks with local metal-punk bands Sidelines, and Colorsfade, and Winnipeg punk group Grave Party, 8 p.m., 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $8 in advance. www.mavericksbar.com
Wednesday, June 29
See a movie in the beauty of Rideau Hall’s gardens in one of two outdoor screening events, 8 p.m. tonight, and tomorrow. Sadly, at time of print organizers had not revealed which Canadian movies will be shown; we do know one night the movie will be in French, the other in English, and both will be free. Bring a blanket and bug repellent, and check www.gg.ca for details.
For something splendid inside, Cirque de Soleil is opening its show Toruk: The First Flight a day earlier than planned at the Canadian Tire Centre, 7:30 p.m. The show was inspired by James Cameron’s film Avatar — hence the blue skin — using puppetry, multimedia visuals and cinematic music to create an immersive experience for the audience as two young boys and their friend quest to save the Tree of Souls. Tickets: from $45. canadiantirecentre.ca
There’s a launch and reading of the chapbook The bird, philomena, a collection of women’s thoughts on assault, named after the Ovid story of a princess who was sexually assaulted by her brother-in-law, and turned into bird as means of escape. Stories range from the very personal, to darkly humorous, and proceeds from the book (along with donations) will go to the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre, 7 p.m., Pour Boy, 495 Somerset St.W.
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The Wings over Gatineau Air Show is on June 30.
The Wings Over Gatineau Air Show is commemorating the 75th anniversary of the British Commonwealth Air training plan, with RCAF CF-19 Hornet demos, Snowbirds Squadron and more aerobatic performances in vintage planes and other civilian and military crafts to explore, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1699 Rue Arthur Fecteau, Gatineau. Tickets: $5-$85 (with higher priced tickets including meal, drinks and seats for the show). www.vintagewings.ca
Make sure your favourite red and white garb is clean, for it’s Canada Day tomorrow.
Pre-Canada Day shenanigans include Nature Nocturne, the final party of the season at the Museum of Nature, this time with a red-and-white theme, a performance by urban dancers Flava Factory and DJ Rise Ashen, Katrella, and TDot spinning, 8 p.m.($25, nature.ca); House of Targ is hosting a pre-Canada Day 80s dance party, which we guess means they will be sharing songs from The Zit Remedy, Bryan Adams, Lee Aaron (who played Mavericks on June 23) and Glass Tiger (9 p.m., $2).
Friday, July 1
Fireworks will start after 10 p.m. on over Parliament Hill for Canada Day.
It’s Canada Day and there will be fireworks, this year from Nepean Point Hill in a musical show, starting at 10 p.m., best viewed from anywhere along the Ottawa River. There’s even an interactive map indicating the best spots to view them.
Before that, there’s a Changing of the Guard ceremony on Parliament Hill at 10 a.m., then the Canada Day noon show includes some great Canadian bands: Metric, Coeur de Pirate, Alex Cuba, Les Hay Babies and more, with the same group performing again at 7:30 p.m. (this will also be televised).
Major’s Hill Park has lots of hands-on activities for the entire family, starting at 9 a.m. with a science carnival, slackline balancing and parkour to try, 24th Great Canadian Chicken BBQ, face painting, street performers and miniature train, cultural shows and non-stop live music performances ending in the evening show from 7 to 10:45 p.m., and more.
There’s a free shuttle bus connected this park to the Museum of History, where from 9 a.m. there will be Canadian wildlife to meet, crafts to do, inflatable structures, interactive percussion, giant puppet show, acrobatics, roaming performers and more activities (and free admisison to the museum). canadaday.gc.ca
The free concerts are not over: Just wander over to City Hall from Parliament Hill where the Jazz Festival has a full, free show from 2 p.m. to after 7 p.m. at the Marion Dewar Plaza, starting with the Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces (2 p.m.), Riot Police (4 p.m.), Les Poules à Colin (6 p.m.), and NAC Orchestra (7 p.m.), Marion Dewar Plaza. ottawajazzfestival.ca
Or, help form the living Canada Flag at 700 Sussex Drive, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. It’s usually done on Rideau Street, but we’re guessing the sinkhole altered the plans.) Must register in advance at www.downtownrideau.com.
Other special activities for the family are planned at the Mackenzie King Estate, Rideau Hall, free admission at Bytown Museum, Museum of Nature, Canada Agriculture and Food Museum where they will be making ice cream, Canada Aviation and Space Museum, National Gallery of Canada (where the air conditioning is very, very good, just in case it is hot), and the War Museum where they will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme and Beaumont-Hammel.
The Dominion Day event, hosted by Dominion City Brewing, has quickly become a hot ticket in town it has two ticketed sessions, with themed-games, lots of craft brews to try, and chefs slinging Canadian-inspired tasty treats, plus some yummy sausages and live music and DJs, Arts Court. Tickets: $32, either for noon to 5 p.m., or 6 to 11 p.m., dominionday.ca
Most of not all the downtown clubs, particularly those in the Market, are throwing bashes, including the epic electronic , outdoor Escapade Festival Canada Day show, 6 p.m. to midnight, 95 York St. ($17.17 in advance, www.escapademf.com); We the North Dance Party at Babylon (10:30 p.m.); a Can-Con Canada Day Bash to benefit CHEO at House of Targ from 10 p.m. (PWYC) with dozens of musicians playing favourite Canadian hits; DJ Emmett is spinning at Zaphod’s from 5 p.m.
Saturday, July 2
The first ever Ottawa Jerk Fest is a celebration of spicy food (not obnoxious people), on the grounds of Lansdowne Park, with family-fun including domino tournament, kiddy zone, live music, a youth basketball tournament. There’s also an open jerk food cook off, open to amateurs or professionals, noon to 11 p.m. Tickets: $5-$10. www.ottawajerkfest.ca
Something else spicy this way comes as Shakespeare’s MacBeth gets some fire witches in a new production that flames up the cackling trio in the tale of manipulation, politics and ambition by Bear and Company theatre troupe. The production is touring parks, starting at La Fab in Chelsea tonight, and in Briargreen Park in Centrepointe on Sunday, 7 p.m. Tickets: Suggested donation $20. www.bearandcompany.ca
Then 90s bands get some loving tributes as Sappy Nirvana pay tribute to their favourite grunge band, and Sideweez pay tribute to Weezer, 8 p.m., Resto Bar Lance, 62 Gatineau Ave., Gatineau. Sadly, the Back to Black tribute to Amy Winehouse at LIVE on Elgin is sold out.
Sunday, July 3
It’s the last day of the Ottawa Jazz Festival, and the day legendary Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys will be playing Pet Sounds, on its 50th anniversary tour, 8:30 p.m., Confederation Park. Charter Beach Boys member Al Jardine is among the group assembled to play Pet Sounds in it entirety, and often some more of Wilson’s iconic hits. Tickets: $65.
Tickets to this show also gain access to see Marianne Trudel Quartet (6:30 p.m.), ambient elcectic group Pugs and Crows (7:30 p.m.) and sizzling jazz from The Hot Sardines (10:30 p.m.). ottawajazzfestival.com
About 40 Merrickville vendors will be setting up tables at their biggest ever summer showcase, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., community centre, M 106 Read St. from 11 am. to 4 p.m. Admission: Free.
Then, comedy BattleCom returns to LIVE on Elgin, described as part improv, part game show and part theatre with a geek twist, and this time in an all-ages show, 4 to 7 p.m., 220 Elgin St. liveonelgin.com:
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Cirque de la Symphonie performs while the NAC Orchestra performs, in three shows this week.
The Ottawa Jazz Festival gets started in earnest with eight different shows today, including two that are free, and two late-night shows: zany, jazz-pop, big band ensemble Flat Earth Society performs the soundtrack under the screening of the fun, 1919 movie The Oyster Princess (10:30 p.m, $20), and calypso-influenced five-piece group Kobo Town play at Mercury Lounge (10 p.m., $15). Earlier. the ‘old cats’ of blues-folk and harp Elvin Bishop and Charlie Musselwhite play Confederation Park, 9 p.m. ($50). ottawajazzfestival.com
Next week, Cirque de Soleil brings blue-skinned acrobatics to the Canadian Tire Centre, but today there are acrobatics to see in an intimate setting: Cirque de la Symphonie give the circus a high-brow twist as they perform aerial feats and tumbling while the NAC Orchestra plays classical favourites, 8 p.m., until Saturday. Tickets: from $25. nac-cna.ca
Brexit: The United Kingdom votes in a referendum today, deciding if they shall break with the European Union, and there’s a pub night planned at Patty Boland’s to watch it unfold, organized by the University of Ottawa Campus Conservatives, 7 to 10 p.m, 101 Clarence St. (Tory MP Andrew Scheer has made his position clear.)
Friday, June 24
The rides are in Riverside South this weekend.
There are two chances at midway rides today: first, the smaller Riverside South fair is in the parking lot of Moncion’s Independent Grover, 4 p.m., 685 River Rd. ($18/bracelet Friday, $20/bracelet Saturday, with proceeds to the School Breakfast program. cartershows.ca). But, the much-anticipated Maxville Fair is on from 11 a.m., with extensive homecraft exhibits, petting zoo and reptiles, horse and 4H shows on Saturday, and more, 35 Fair St., Maxville. ($25/bracelets every day, on to Sunday, www.maxvillefair.ca).
There are four iftar meals planned for today, the often-communal breaking of the daily fast after sunset during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan: a family-friendly pot luck iftar, 8 p.m., Walker Baker Sports Centre, 10 Malvern Dr., organized by the Egyptian Canadian Cultural Association of Canada (details of what to bring is at eccao.com, $5, $10/family); Palestinian Arab Canadian community’s family iftar, 7:30 p.m., Ron Kolbus Lakeside, 102 Greenview Ave. ($10-$25, apaccanada.org); 8th annual community Harmony iftar dinner, 6:30 p.m, Sala San Marco Centre, 215 Preston St. ($30 includes food, facebook.com/harmoniftar.dinner); Any Muslim, Any Canadian, Any Faith iftar party, 8 p.m., SNMC Mosque, 3020 Woodroffe Ave. ($15, www.snmc.ca). Ramadan ends on July 6 this year, with an Eid al-Fitr celebration.
Shifting the mood somewhat, Toronto rock band The Beaches are quite aptly playing Mooney’s Bay tonight at the free, outdoor, Dragon Boat Festival concert (6:30 p.m.), though this young, fantastic, all-female band (who is about to go on tour with The Eagles of Death Metal) is just warming up for Juno-nominee Ria Mae (8 p.m.) and headliner, indie rockers Mother Mother (9:30 p.m.). www.dragonboat.net
It’s also St-Jean Baptiste Day and there is live music (from 6 p.m.) and fireworks (9:30 p.m.) tonight, starting at 6 p.m., Parc des Cèdres, Gatineau. (Plus, more live music and fireworks tomorrow, too.) Tickets: $15 after 5 p.m., free daytime activities. www.festivaloutaouaisenfete.com)
Outdoor movie and music for free: There’s a lot of air guitar, AC/DC impressions, and a good time for all ages in the movie School of Rock, being screened at Suzy Q doughnuts’ new location at sundown, 969 Wellington St. W. There will be live music a bit before sundown from the Bluesfest School of Music and Art. Tickets: Free (but bring a chair and doughnut money). www.capitalpopupcinema.com
Montreal gypsy punk band Bad Uncle are celebrating psychedelic polkabilly with a CD release show, joined by The Dumb and Homely Band, 10 p.m., House of Targ. Tickets: $8. www.houseoftarg.com
Rock and reggae are joining together to support Fort McMurray as the community attempts to rebuild, with a concert by The Superlative, Metronome Jones and Missioner, 8 p.m., Zaphod’s. The show will be live-streamed on www.blasttheradio.com. Tickest: $10. zaphods.ca
Local soul-pop group The Harea Band is sizzling with their latest release, bringing the party with them to The Black Sheep Inn tonight, along with Kingston pop-rockers Lost Cousins and Toronto indie folkers Wild Rivers, 8 p.m. Tickets: $10 (and there is a bus shuttling from the Museum of Nature.) theblacksheepinn.com
Saturday, June 25
Members of the Ceremonial Guard have been known to pass out from the heat of their uniforms, including those big, furry hats.
The red wool uniforms will be crisp and clean (and probably very hot) at the annual inspection of the Ceremonial Guard, with parades and ceremony starting at 10 a.m., Rideau Hall. (Also as of today, there will be a Reading Tent offering storytime and other activities from 1 to 3 p.m. each Saturday and Friday all summeron the grounds, and may amuse any children seeking diversion from the beauitful gardens at the residence.) rideauhall.ca
The Dragon Boat Festival has teams competing, some in costumes.
With such a great musical lineup, it is easy to forget there are actual races at the Dragon Boat Festival, with heats from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine, Mooney;’s Bay. (There are also inflatable games, reptiles, bicycle stunts, fairytale princesses, and an illusionist for the entire family to enjoy.) As always, admission is free for everything, and be sure to catch the free concert with local art-pop group Pony Girl, and festival favourite Alvvays starting at 6:30 p.m. www.dragonboat.net
Another way to get on the water: The Nepean Sailing club is giving everyone a chance to try if sailing is for them with free, 45-minute sails (and a free lunch), to see if the sport is for you, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 3259 Carling Ave. (Who does not like the feel of the wind in their hair?) Register at http://bit.ly/1rooqVd / www.getoutonthewater.ca
The 6th annual, free Riverfest runs alongside the McNab Days and this year has a vintage/retro theme, including a classic car and antique boat show, and classic rock starting with Elvis (from Tweed), who will also be available for selfies, a Kid Zone with bouncy castles and more, champion knife thrower Ward Wright (not performing in the kids’ zone), and a paddle regatta, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Red Pine Bay Park, 642 Usborne St., Braeside.
There’s a big fish fry up for just $5 to enjoy, or a bass fishing derby for those with the requisite rods and license at Mother Cluckers on the St. Lawrence River, about an hour from Ottawa. The derby starts anytime after 6 a.m.along the shoreline, with big wells to put the fish in before weighing at 2 p.m. The fish will then be cleaned and battered by Mama herself, and served with french fries, salads and dessert from 4 p.m. to anyone in the derby, or with $5, 11 Plaza Dr., Iroquois. (We’re told bass is a delicious, flaky white fish.)
Father and son Dan Contant, left, and Steph Contant of Cornwall in Perth’s first ever Kilt Run, on June 26, 2010.
The Perth Kilt Run is a weekend-long event, in its 6th year of keeping the Guinness Record at home (in 2010 they won with 1,089 runners; last year it was 2,800). The many routes, including the The Royal Mile, half marathon at 6 p.m. and full marathon on Sunday are full, but enjoy everything from live music from The Harp Twins, and popular roots-folker Ben Caplan, fiddlers, haggis hurling, shortbread competition, puppet show, guided canoe rides from 12:30 p.m. — and it is all free.
Plus, the runners all march to the start tonight beginning at 5:35 p.m., kilts a-swaying.
(And, anyone who completes the half marathon on Saturday and then the full marathon on Sunday will be knighted by someone claiming to be Mary, Queen of Scots.) www.perthkiltrun2016.ca
And don’t miss the two-day Escapade electronic music festival, with superstar DJ Diplo playing today, Canadian duo DVBBS tomorrow alongaide Martin Garrix and 40 or so others, all weekend from noon to 11 p.m., Rideau Carleton Raceway. $119.99/day. www.espacademf.com
There’s a free St-Jean Baptiste Day celebration today in Ottawa, with favourite delights from baked beams, tortiere to pea soup to sample, a children’s stage with Ari Cui Cui, and performances by YAO, rockers Kaïn, Gabrielle Goulet and more, from 300 Pères Blancs. stjeanottawa.ca
Join in on making a huge mural inspired by science at the Science and Tech Museum, with the whole family.
All ages can splash some paint on the wall alongside expert graffiti artists, as part of the House of PainT Urban Fest and Canada Science and Technology Museum community jam and mural creation, with a science theme. There will also be break dancing performances, skateboarding demos and workshops and hands-on science to try — as well as live spinning of music and food trucks, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1867 St. Laurent Blvd. Cost: Free, suitable for all ages.
The Ottawa Makers Market June edition is at the Rideau Curling Club this month, with a return of artist Emil Mateja, ethically-sourced terrariums by Kat Axam of Little Bones and a newcomer with a vast collection of vintage movie posters, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 715 Cooper St. www.ottawamakersmarket.com
There may be a penny farthing at the show.
The Vintage Bicycle Show may or may not have a penny farthing or two to show off, but there will definitely be fixies, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Almonte and District Community Centre, 182 Bridge St., Almonte. (There will be a screening of the film Marinoni: Fire in the Frame at the Old Town Hall at 45 p.m.). Admission: $10 in advance, $5 with the donation of an adult bike. facebook.com
Ottawa Police are holding an information session and PREP test workshop for men and women interesting in pursuing policing as a career, 9 a.m to 1 p.m., Algonquin College, P Building, 1385 Woodroffe Ave. Wear gym clothes and see if you meet the physical requirements. Pre-register at www.surveymonkey.com/r/H8CXYCK.
Bananas Beach Grill and Rum Shack is not letting Carivibe go, and is throwing another (family-friendly) beach party on Petrie Island, 4 to 7 p.m. every Saturday night this summer, with Latin dance workshops on the sand and DJs to keep it moving. Admission: Free, tropical drinks extra. www.BananasCaribbean.com
Popular groove choir Big Soul Project are holding a benefit concert for Fort McMurray’s Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre, for rebuilding efforts in support of the indigenous population in the area devastated by the wildfire, 8 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church, 174 Wilbrod. Tickets: $20 min. donation, and may be made in advance to reserve seats (recommended, as their shows tend to sell out.) www.bigsoulproject.com
Sunday, June 26
Make some new friends while playing some friendly soccer at the Community Cup.
If French is the international language of love, soccer is the language of fun: Everyone is invited to help welcome newcomers at the 12th annual community cup, a day of family fun including friendlty soccer matches, skill challenges and activities for all ages, including live music, delicious food and sharing of our culturesp, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Brewer Park. A sunset supper is planned to include all in the Iftar, breaking of fast for Ramadan, and there is no cost. www.communitycup.ca
Handmade guitars of all kinds will be on display at the annual Guitar Show in the Glebe.
See handcrafted classical to outlandish instruments at the Ottawa Guitar Show, featuring pieces by local and international luthiers, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Glebe Community Centre., 175 Third Ave. It’s a good chance to dream and drool, or buy a new toy. (There will probably also be some impromptu playing.) Admission: Free. ottawaguitarshow.com
Why do we call it the Village of Rockcliffe Park (and why does it take that extra “c”)? These and other questions about the area’s history, architecture and planning will be answered on a Heritage Ottawa walking tour, 2 p.m., starting at Lisgar Road and Princess Avenue. Cost: $10. www.heritageottawa.org
The Deadly Skies graphic novel-inspired exhibit at the War Museum has inspired some new hands-on arts projects, from sketching, cartooning to giant paint-by-numbers to try at the Awesome Sundays event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1 Vimy Pl. warmuseum.ca
The Motorsport Club of Ottawa is holding round four of its autocross championship event, with timed runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Canadian Tire Centre. (There is a mandatory newbie course walk and driver meeting, starting at 9 a.m.) Information and mandatory forms available at www.motorsportreg.com.
Brunch is the theme: Town. restaurant is hosting the first in a new series of chef-swapping kitchen events, where Jamie Stunt from Soif joins Mark Dorion at Town. to tackle brunch, with the benefits to For Pivots Sake, Simply make a reservation between 10 a.m. and 3p.m., and enjoy. (There’s also talk of as pecial Caesar cocktail bar.) http://bit.ly/28NQRbX
For some food from the sea comes the return of Oysterfest, where there is also sangria, beer, a shucking contest and live music at The Whalesbone Oyster House, noon to 10 p.m., 504 Kent St. Things go on rain or shine in the parking lot and, as we know to our dismay, spots do sell out. Tickets: $30. http://bit.ly/28LKhgr
Armed with paint brushes and palettes, the best of the region are assembling to do Art Battle in the regional competition tonight, with winners from the live, creative event in a bid to win a spot at the national event, 7 p.m., Arts Court. Tickets: $10-$20, include one vote to determine the winner. The national event is July 21 in Toronto. artbattle.ca
Seeking something more steamy? Toronto’s Magic Male Review is in town for a “Magic Mike” style show, The NuDen, 1560 Triole St. Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. (This show is for adults only and is geared towards women.) facebook.com
And in honour of our country’s upcoming birthday, Canada is going to get roasted in this regular comedy night at a special early time, 6 p.m., Pour Boy, 495 Somerset St. W. People with one-liners about the country are welcome to join in. Tickets: $3.
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Get to know Chinatown and Little Italy a bit better today.
There are two free walking tours of Chinatown and Little Italy today, showcasing the contributions of immigrants to the community in fascinating ways, from food to architecture to the myriad shops (including some you may have overlooked), starting at 1 p.m. at Pub Italia, 434 Preston St, part of annual Welcoming Ottawa Week events. olip-plio.ca
There’s a country song writing workshop with award-winning, Nashville-based writers Byron Hill who has written 32 top ten hits, recording artist Gil Grand and Jeffrey East (dierks Bentley, The Grascals) starting tonight over three days at the Calabogie Peaks Resort. www.calabogie.com
Or, shake a tail feather at salsa dance night at the Mill St. Brew Pub, including an introductory class at 6 p.m., 555 Wellington St. (There will also be salsa to eat.) Entrance: $5, or included if $15 spent.
Plus, the NCC’s annual public meeting is on tonight, where it will outline priorities and take questions, followed by a chance for the public to engage with directors in workshops, 7 to 9 p.m., NCC HQ, 40 Elgin St. Read the agenda or watch the meeting live.
Tuesday, June 28
The public library kids’ summer reading club is back.
Kids, the Library Summer reading club is the one to join this summer; over 19,300 kids did last season. Register at your local branch or online, and you’ll get a notebook to track reading progress, access to the virtual club, stickers and a chance to win prizes, plus themed programming fun including arts, science, illusions, tech and more. (Large print, audio and braille formats are available.) Register at biblioottawalibrary.ca.
One Tuesday each month, do warrior pose while gazing at beautiful (or possibly perplexing) art at the Ottawa Art Gallery’s free, lunchtime yoga class with Anne Wanda Tessier, 12:15 to 1 p.m., starting today. Registration required at http://bit.ly/28M6X3y.
East Coast hard rockers The Motorleague play Mavericks with local metal-punk bands Sidelines, and Colorsfade, and Winnipeg punk group Grave Party, 8 p.m., 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $8 in advance. www.mavericksbar.com
Wednesday, June 29
See a movie in the beauty of Rideau Hall’s gardens in one of two outdoor screening events, 8 p.m. tonight, and tomorrow. Sadly, at time of print organizers had not revealed which Canadian movies will be shown; we do know one night the movie will be in French, the other in English, and both will be free. Bring a blanket and bug repellent, and check www.gg.ca for details.
For something splendid inside, Cirque de Soleil is opening its show Toruk: The First Flight a day earlier than planned at the Canadian Tire Centre, 7:30 p.m. The show was inspired by James Cameron’s film Avatar — hence the blue skin — using puppetry, multimedia visuals and cinematic music to create an immersive experience for the audience as two young boys and their friend quest to save the Tree of Souls. Tickets: from $45. canadiantirecentre.ca
There’s a launch and reading of the chapbook The bird, philomena, a collection of women’s thoughts on assault, named after the Ovid story of a princess who was sexually assaulted by her brother-in-law, and turned into bird as means of escape. Stories range from the very personal, to darkly humorous, and proceeds from the book (along with donations) will go to the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre, 7 p.m., Pour Boy, 495 Somerset St.W.
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The Wings over Gatineau Air Show is on June 30.
The Wings Over Gatineau Air Show is commemorating the 75th anniversary of the British Commonwealth Air training plan, with RCAF CF-19 Hornet demos, Snowbirds Squadron and more aerobatic performances in vintage planes and other civilian and military crafts to explore, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1699 Rue Arthur Fecteau, Gatineau. Tickets: $5-$85 (with higher priced tickets including meal, drinks and seats for the show). www.vintagewings.ca
Make sure your favourite red and white garb is clean, for it’s Canada Day tomorrow.
Pre-Canada Day shenanigans include Nature Nocturne, the final party of the season at the Museum of Nature, this time with a red-and-white theme, a performance by urban dancers Flava Factory and DJ Rise Ashen, Katrella, and TDot spinning, 8 p.m.($25, nature.ca); House of Targ is hosting a pre-Canada Day 80s dance party, which we guess means they will be sharing songs from The Zit Remedy, Bryan Adams, Lee Aaron (who played Mavericks on June 23) and Glass Tiger (9 p.m., $2).
Friday, July 1
Fireworks will start after 10 p.m. on over Parliament Hill for Canada Day.
It’s Canada Day and there will be fireworks, this year from Nepean Point Hill in a musical show, starting at 10 p.m., best viewed from anywhere along the Ottawa River. There’s even an interactive map indicating the best spots to view them.
Before that, there’s a Changing of the Guard ceremony on Parliament Hill at 10 a.m., then the Canada Day noon show includes some great Canadian bands: Metric, Coeur de Pirate, Alex Cuba, Les Hay Babies and more, with the same group performing again at 7:30 p.m. (this will also be televised).
Major’s Hill Park has lots of hands-on activities for the entire family, starting at 9 a.m. with a science carnival, slackline balancing and parkour to try, 24th Great Canadian Chicken BBQ, face painting, street performers and miniature train, cultural shows and non-stop live music performances ending in the evening show from 7 to 10:45 p.m., and more.
There’s a free shuttle bus connected this park to the Museum of History, where from 9 a.m. there will be Canadian wildlife to meet, crafts to do, inflatable structures, interactive percussion, giant puppet show, acrobatics, roaming performers and more activities (and free admisison to the museum). canadaday.gc.ca
The free concerts are not over: Just wander over to City Hall from Parliament Hill where the Jazz Festival has a full, free show from 2 p.m. to after 7 p.m. at the Marion Dewar Plaza, starting with the Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces (2 p.m.), Riot Police (4 p.m.), Les Poules à Colin (6 p.m.), and NAC Orchestra (7 p.m.), Marion Dewar Plaza. ottawajazzfestival.ca
Or, help form the living Canada Flag at 700 Sussex Drive, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. It’s usually done on Rideau Street, but we’re guessing the sinkhole altered the plans.) Must register in advance at www.downtownrideau.com.
Other special activities for the family are planned at the Mackenzie King Estate, Rideau Hall, free admission at Bytown Museum, Museum of Nature, Canada Agriculture and Food Museum where they will be making ice cream, Canada Aviation and Space Museum, National Gallery of Canada (where the air conditioning is very, very good, just in case it is hot), and the War Museum where they will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme and Beaumont-Hammel.
The Dominion Day event, hosted by Dominion City Brewing, has quickly become a hot ticket in town it has two ticketed sessions, with themed-games, lots of craft brews to try, and chefs slinging Canadian-inspired tasty treats, plus some yummy sausages and live music and DJs, Arts Court. Tickets: $32, either for noon to 5 p.m., or 6 to 11 p.m., dominionday.ca
Most of not all the downtown clubs, particularly those in the Market, are throwing bashes, including the epic electronic , outdoor Escapade Festival Canada Day show, 6 p.m. to midnight, 95 York St. ($17.17 in advance, www.escapademf.com); We the North Dance Party at Babylon (10:30 p.m.); a Can-Con Canada Day Bash to benefit CHEO at House of Targ from 10 p.m. (PWYC) with dozens of musicians playing favourite Canadian hits; DJ Emmett is spinning at Zaphod’s from 5 p.m.
Saturday, July 2
The first ever Ottawa Jerk Fest is a celebration of spicy food (not obnoxious people), on the grounds of Lansdowne Park, with family-fun including domino tournament, kiddy zone, live music, a youth basketball tournament. There’s also an open jerk food cook off, open to amateurs or professionals, noon to 11 p.m. Tickets: $5-$10. www.ottawajerkfest.ca
Something else spicy this way comes as Shakespeare’s MacBeth gets some fire witches in a new production that flames up the cackling trio in the tale of manipulation, politics and ambition by Bear and Company theatre troupe. The production is touring parks, starting at La Fab in Chelsea tonight, and in Briargreen Park in Centrepointe on Sunday, 7 p.m. Tickets: Suggested donation $20. www.bearandcompany.ca
Then 90s bands get some loving tributes as Sappy Nirvana pay tribute to their favourite grunge band, and Sideweez pay tribute to Weezer, 8 p.m., Resto Bar Lance, 62 Gatineau Ave., Gatineau. Sadly, the Back to Black tribute to Amy Winehouse at LIVE on Elgin is sold out.
Sunday, July 3
It’s the last day of the Ottawa Jazz Festival, and the day legendary Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys will be playing Pet Sounds, on its 50th anniversary tour, 8:30 p.m., Confederation Park. Charter Beach Boys member Al Jardine is among the group assembled to play Pet Sounds in it entirety, and often some more of Wilson’s iconic hits. Tickets: $65.
Tickets to this show also gain access to see Marianne Trudel Quartet (6:30 p.m.), ambient elcectic group Pugs and Crows (7:30 p.m.) and sizzling jazz from The Hot Sardines (10:30 p.m.). ottawajazzfestival.com
About 40 Merrickville vendors will be setting up tables at their biggest ever summer showcase, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., community centre, M 106 Read St. from 11 am. to 4 p.m. Admission: Free.
Then, comedy BattleCom returns to LIVE on Elgin, described as part improv, part game show and part theatre with a geek twist, and this time in an all-ages show, 4 to 7 p.m., 220 Elgin St. liveonelgin.com:
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