There’s no better way to kick off the weekend than by celebrating Ottawa’s amazing local arts and culture this Thursday at 613 Day!
All Weekend
The Ottawa Fringe Festival opens this weekend. Read on for information about the opening night party on Thursday and stay tuned to Apt613 for coverage of the festival. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s new at Fringe this year.
The Ottawa Italian Festival returns for a weekend-long street party on Preston Street. Check out the events schedule here. For fans of speed on two or four wheels, don’t miss the special Ferrari or Bike Race Ottawa events.
An Act of Grace graces the stage of the Ottawa Little Theatre from June 12-29.
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Major’s Hill Park is home to the Festival Franco-Ontarien for the weekend with shows Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Don’t miss the free concerts presented as part of the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition’s City Sounds Live.
Experience a one-of-a-kind theatre experience at the Diefenbunker this Friday and Saturday with Dief the Chief: October ’62.
Head to the baseball stadium to cheer on the Ottawa Titans this weekend. Get an overview of the upcoming games in our post here.
Get ready for the Ottawa Jazz Festival (June 21-30) with their free homegrown club series from June 13-20.
Hundreds of artists, musicians, dancers, choir members and music lovers will gather at Place de la Cité park for the Grand rendez-vous musical de l’Orchestre Symphonique de Gatineau 2024 from June 13-15.
You used to call me Marie… is billed as “a love story, a historical epic, and a celebration of Métis song and dance”. Tickets to the show at the National Arts Centre are available online.
Thursday
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Apartment613 is celebrating 15 years of covering the local arts and culture scene with a party on June 13, aka 613 Day! For an epic celebration, we’ve partnered with the Ottawa Fringe Festival, doubling 613 Day into the Fringe’s opening night party, all taking place at SAW’s indoor venue and outdoor courtyard at 67 Nicholas Street. There will be music, food, drinks, and plenty of good times! The party is free and all are welcome (check out SAW’s accessibility information here).
Enjoy a free musical performance at noon at the National Arts Centre. This week, Jessy Lindsay takes the stage.
The Ottawa REDBLACKS home opener is this Thursday at 7:30pm against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The team is celebrating their 10th anniversary with special theme nights, a new home jersey, and special musical performances.
Spice up your life with Spice Wannabe, a Spice Girls tribute band. Tickets to the show at the Shenkman Arts Centre are available online.
Friday
Local artists Andrew Cassara and Mischa perform at The 27 Club. Check out our gig pick here.
For more Friday events, check out what’s happening all weekend.
Saturday
Make it a sports double header at TD Place this weekend: enjoy a game of soccer as Atlético Ottawa go up against York United FC at 1pm, then catch the Ottawa BlackJacks, our local basketball team, take on the Niagara River Lions at 7pm.
It’s SHOWTIME with the Capital City Chorus. Tickets to the afternoon matinee (2pm) or evening show (7pm) are available online.
613flea takes place at the Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne from 10am-4pm.
Iron Cabaret presents Runaway Runway, a gala evening that promises “a mesmerizing blend of dance, Shibari, pole performances, burlesque, live music, and fiery displays, ensuring a night of unparalleled entertainment.” Tickets are available online.
Run, walk, or cycle in this year’s Navy Bike Ride. You can register online.
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Experience a concert from the banks of the Rideau Canal on Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons throughout the summer. The National Arts Centre Orchestra will float along the canal for all to enjoy.
Looking for some art? Check out the Britannia Village Community Arts Crawl 2024 or the Hintonburg Community Association’s ArtsPark 2024 at Parkdale Park!
The Westboro BIA is holding Wellness in Westboro, a series of fitness classes every Saturday morning at 10am at Lions Park. Offered by local fitness boutiques, classes are $10 each and include a diverse range of workouts, including yoga, dance, Pilates, and more.
Build your own bouquet at the Ottawa Flower Market, part of the Parkdale Market.
The National Arts Centre is hosting Indigenous artists and artisans for the Summer Indigenous Art Market.
Sunday
Check out special events at the ByWard Market’s Father’s Day Market.
100% of funds raised at the Orléans Pickleball Festival, taking place Sunday at the Orléans Tennis & Pickleball Club, go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa.
Have fun dancing in the ByWard Market with Salsa Sunday, including free dance lessons at 3pm.
Capital Sessions Community House Dance Practice is back at the NAC with a free, family-friendly dance party. Join dancer Joelle Ciccarelli and DJ Seiiizi from 1:30-3:30pm.
The CHEO Teddy Bears’ Picnic commemorates five decades of care, compassion, and commitment to the health and well-being of children. The picnic takes place at the Canada Aviation and Space museum from 8am-2pm.
Zumba on the Hill for free on Sundays throughout the summer, starting at 4pm.
For more of what’s happening in Ottawa, stay tuned to @apt613 on X. Out snapping photos? Tag us on Instagram @apt613 for a chance to be featured on our feed. Be sure to use the hashtag #Apt613 so we can share your photos!
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