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Project WARP is back for a fourth and final cohort, and applications are now open until Sept. 7 at 11:59pm.

August just keeps getting better, and after a few cool days to catch our breath, the heat is back on for the weekend, which is stacked with great stuff to do. Whether you’re looking for some theatre, sports, music or Capital Pride celebrations the city we love has you covered. Stay safe and stay hydrated!

In February, Dreamscapes premiered at Club SAW, a short experimental film that acts as an ode to the dreams many of us hold. Now, the short film is on its way to tour Canada, starting in Toronto on July 26.

In 2024, Debaser, The Framework, Produced By Youth, and The Moving Art Gallery all came together to create project WARP. Now, the project is currently on their third cohort, running from June 3 to July 12. Participants meet online and in-person at the Digital Arts Resource Centre and Club SAW for group sessions and one-on-one coaching sessions, and a shadowing mentorship.

With the 2025 Fringe Festival just around the corner, the city will soon be taken over by some of the most unique theatrical performances local, national, and international artists have to offer. But did you know that there are so many more things to do at Ottawa’s Fringe Festival?

Last night, the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) announced its winners for the sixth annual Capital Music Awards.

“Expect trolls, tears, twists, puppets, projection, dance, drama and more,” writes film director Rachel Gray. Gray is the director of Dreamscapes, which makes its debut at Club SAW this Thursday, along with a live performance and an artist Q&A.

It looks like we are in for a mild February weekend and it couldn’t be better timing, as there is a ton of fun stuff going on outdoors this weekend. There is also plenty happening inside, for you indoor cats, as well.

Hard to believe we’re nearing the end of August, but there is still plenty of fun to be had in Ottawa this weekend!

It’s another busy summer weekend, with the start of Capital Pride, a couple of great food fests, flower markets, theatre—a little bit of everything.

Get ready for the annual Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) from Sept. 25–29. This year’s festival takes place across various different venues in downtown Ottawa and will provide workshops, screenings and entertainment highlighting some of the world’s best in animation. Artistic Director of the festival, Chris Robinson, says that the OIAF showcases a different world of animation than what audiences usually expect.

After what was, for most, a short week, we have arrived at yet another beautiful summer weekend in this great city. With so much going on, you’ll want to read through and plan ahead to make the most of your precious weekend time. As we all know, it is never quite long enough.

Spectrasonic announced Under the Stars, a music festival taking place every Saturday in August in the Club SAW courtyard.

There is so much on the go this weekend so let’s not waste any time!

Side by Side Weekend is back for a fourth year and will take place in Club SAW’s courtyard and indoor venues from July 26 to 28. The lineup is filled with exciting local talent as well as an eclectic array of artists from all over the place, including Pony Girl, Hot Garbage, Sun Junkies, Sasha Cay, Sorry Snowman, and so many more!