Op-ed: Reigniting the protest in Pride
Inspired by Canada’s first LGBTQ+ rights protest, Capital Pride’s 2019 Grand Marshall calls for renewed political action to support LGBTQ+ communities
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Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ?
The days are getting shorter and the nights are growing cooler and we are all in denial about the impending end of this marvelous summer. Thankfully we still have a handful of summer weekends left to enjoy and this one is bursting at the seams with ways to get out there and make the best of this beautiful season.
Interview: Meat and Bone creator Kat Verhoeven—08.24.19 talk at the Ottawa Public Library
Meet Canadian author Kat Verhoeven at the Ottawa Public Library, where she will talk about her new graphic novel, a queer story about friendship, body image, and strength.
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ?
We’ve tried to pack as much as possible into this roundup, so read closely, text your crew, and have fun!
Centretown Movies returns to Dundonald Park for its 19th season of outdoor films
Centretown Movies returns to Dundonald Park with PWYC admission and concession to some outdoor summer films.
Third and final Spill the Tea event nears
As Spill the Tea finale nears, here’s a look back at what the series accomplished. There is an event on Tuesday, April 16 and the finale takes place Thursday, April 25.
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ?
February may be a short month, but the weekends are making up for lost time by being chock full of fun things to do.
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ?
From Pride to House of PainT and everything in between, this weekend goes to show that even though summer is winding down, Ottawa is just as busy as ever.
Gig Pick: Brooke Candy and Bif Naked at Capital Pride—08.25.18 and 08.26.18
Capital Pride has brought a series of signature events and community events to the festival this year, including two nights of free performances at the TD Mainstage located at the intersection of Bank and Somerset Streets. Read on to learn more about two of the headliners performing this weekend.
Community Builders: Why we love Ottawa LGBTQ2+ leader Calla Barnett
Calla Barnett’s colleagues describe her as the glue that holds people together. United Way presented her with a Community Builder Award to celebrate Capital Pride Week.
Capital Pride: Apt613’s guide to a very eventful Pride
Pride is almost here and with that in mind, these are the upcoming events that will get you hyped for next week!
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ?
This weekend is promising a mixed bag of weather, but it also holds a wide variety of activities in and around the city. Movies and music and beer are readily available this weekend, but you don’t have to look very hard for other cool things to tickle your fancy as we all try to jam as much awesomeness as we can into our remaining summer days (and nights).
Capital Pride: An open talk about Party and Play culture
A new series of events will be taking place in Ottawa called Spill the Tea. These events combine drag artists with health information to help educate, end stigma, and reduce harm for the members of the PnP community. The first event will take place on August 23 at The 27 Club.
Capital Pride is all about CommUNITY
With the week of August 19th to 26th just around the corner, the 2018 theme for Capital Pride has been unveiled: CommUNITY. This year, they want to focus on individuals and organizations that support and improve the lives of LGBTQ2+ people.
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire?
With so much going on, deciding what to do can be hard. We hope we can help you out with that, in offering you this weekend’s lengthy list of highlights.
