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Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire?

It’s that time of the year when we all go What!? How is it already mid-August?! Where has summer gone? So, let’s make the best of it and enjoy all the fantastic movies, music, shows, art, food and outdoor activities going on this weekend.

Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire?

Another beautiful weekend in Ottawa, and another packed roundup! The city is teeming with theatre, sports, and music this weekend, so take your pick and get exploring! The summer heat just keeps coming, so stay hydrated, and stay cool!

Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire?

Whenever someone tells you Ottawa is a boring government town, tell them I said they clearly never had to put together a Weekend Roundup. I am constantly baffled by the amount of things going on across the capital – and people’s ability to somehow miss them! Tell your friends – send them to Apartment 613. […]

Canada Day Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire?

Hopefully, you’ll have some time off work to enjoy a long weekend. Plenty is happening indoors and out, so check that forecast (and air quality index?!) and hit up some incredible events across our great city. This weekend is another great opportunity to reflect and learn about the land upon which our city is built—the unceded Anishinaabe Algonquin Territory. You can learn more at Native Land.

Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire?

Need to start planning your Halloween costume? Want to get out for some great shows? Pick up a new skill? We’ve got you covered for all that and more in this weekend’s roundup.

Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire?

August is here and there’s plenty to pack in before you start thinking about the end of summer or back to school! Whether you want indoors, outdoors, laid-back or high-energy, there’s something for you happening this weekend.

Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire?

The August long weekend is packed with more events than you can possibly attend—but you should give it your best try. Here’s the long-Weekend Roundup.

Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire?

It is Ottawa’s favourite season, friends: festival season! Coming hard on the heels of Jazzfest is our world-famous Bluesfest. Mix in the Lebanese Festival and the Stewart Park festival in Perth and you have got one perfect 613 weekend. Enjoy the sunshine and hit the beach, support a local patio, or take in any of the amazing musical acts happening around the city.

Apt613 Live for July 7, 2015

This week on Apt613 Live, our contributor Chrissy Steinbock, chats with The Company of Fools director Catriona Leger. Catriona tells us about how their current play, The Comedy of Errors makes Shakespeare accessible and the inspiration behind the colourful set and costumes. Click here for a rundown of outdoor theatre in Ottawa this summer. We […]

So Much Theatre: Hal and Falstaff

Review by Brian M. Carroll 175 minutes (including one intermission) | Historical Drama | G Like Shel Silverstein’s poem Hamlet as Told on the Streets, the Company of Fools’ street smart production of Hal and Falstaff is aimed at the rabble: the types of folks who paid a penny to stand in the pit of the original Globe […]

The Merry Wives of Windsor: Coming to a park near you

As always, an enjoyable evening of the silly side of Shakespeare, plein air, with The Fools.  This production of Shakespeare’s comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor clips along at a fine pace, ably directed by Catriona Leger.  All the actors (save Matthew John Lundvall as Falstaff) play multiple roles, and do a fine job of differentiating their […]