I’m not sure how we’re already in the second weekend of June, but I’m embracing it and making sure to get out and enjoy all the things! Let us know what you get up to across the city this weekend.
All weekend
Art in the Park, formerly known as The New Art Festival, is back for its 32nd year in Central Park in the Glebe on Saturday and Sunday. More than 170 painters, potters, sculptors, jewellers, clothiers and mixed media artists will be showing off and selling their wares. Pet-friendly and kid activities too!
The Friends of the Experimental Farm will be hosting a used book sale on Saturday and Sunday, with thousands of books up for grabs for great prices of which the proceeds go to the work of Friends of the Farm.
Until Sunday, Orpheus Musical Theatre’s presentation of the classic Wizard of Oz is on at Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe. Check out the review and grab your tickets!
Urban Art Collective are hosting the DISRUPT Urban Art Fest and Market this weekend, with a diverse team of talented local artists who are coming together to create a collaborative street art masterpiece.
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Thursday
The first of three shows celebrating summer in Ottawa, the Ottawa Comedy Cabaret Cruise features local comedians like Dawn Xanklin, Rose-Ingrid Benjamin, Owen McGowan, and The Velvet Duke and runs aboard the Pirate Life ship in Mooney’s Bay. These events are mobility device accessible and sounds like a great way to spend a summer evening!
The Byward Night Market is on with a concert series featuring Jessica Pearson and the East Wind and Malia Rogers, and lots of shops, food and artisans/creators.
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Friday
Art Battle Ottawa has its last event before the finals – your chance to come to watch as artists compete with open materials to create their masterpieces in three rounds of 20 minutes. Watch the creative process unfold before your eyes and help vote for the winner; it’s a sizzling experience of creation and community.
The Karsh-Masson Gallery are hosting a moderated panel discussion on Natural History Collections and Creative Exchange: Christine Fitzgerald’s Photographs of Specimens, with moderator Dr. Melissa Rombout and panellists Christine Fitzgerald, Dr. Danika Goosney, and Guy Levesque.
The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is presenting an artist talk by Jongwook Park on the occasion of hosting the Hangeul Exhibition.
Check out Aerial Antics at Strathcona Park for Aerialists in the Park for their incredible outdoor showcase. All ages welcome.
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Saturday
For the first time in six years, the Professional Bull Riders are back in Ottawa, bringing Canada’s elite Cup Series to the Canadian Tire Centre.
Acclaim Pro Wresting is back with its Cruel Summer Night event at Dom Polski Hall with singles matches, and both men and women’s championship matches.
Head out to Navan for the Original Navan Market’s Night Market on Saturday evening with local vendors.
Confidential Musical Theatre Project, where the cast is confidential, do not rehearse together, and the audience doesn’t even know what show they’re attending, is such a unique theatre experience. Check out the BFF’s preview and grab your tickets as this event usually sells out.
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Sunday
Thirteen Strings: Final Concert of the Season – Viva Vivaldi! with guest cellist Daniel Hamin Go takes place at All Saints Events Space.
Head over to Brew Revolution for their Brews and Broths Launch Party where CoCoMutts will be there and you can enjoy a flight of beer for yourself and a custom pup-safe flight for that four-legged friend of yours.
Get your dance on with Salsa Sunday in the Byward Market
Vintage Pop-up 613 and Westboro Village are hosting a Parking Lot Pop-up in Westboro 26 local vintage clothing, accessories and home decor sellers.
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Bonus: Tuesday!
OrKidstra Centre Hub’s End-of-Year Concert, featuring over 150 young musicians onstage, takes place at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre. This FREE in-person concert will spring forth with a beautiful array of music including classical, jazz, music from around the world, and popular favourites! Donations in support of OrKidstra’s mission to empower kids and build community through music are welcome (tickets not required).
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