It may not feel like it, with the weather still being generally chilly, but we have made it to May! Spring market season is upon us, and there are several of them happening this weekend, alongside a bunch of other fun things—so without further ado, we give you the Weekend Roundup!
Glenys Marshall and Maggie Harder make up the comedy duo Small Fish, which has been taking the Ottawa arts community by storm. Their mission? To create a space where art meets activism, for and by marginalized communities.
Whether you’re enjoying some time off or still working, hopefully, you can end the year with fantastic events and activities across the city.
Last weekend may have brought us an extra hour of sleep, but we are now playing in dark mode for the foreseeable future, so don’t squander away those precious daytime hours and enjoy yourself this weekend. If you’re worried that you won’t be able to make the most of what little daytime we have this time of year, don’t worry; there is also plenty to do after darkness falls.
We’ve made it to the end of the work week! While last weekend was a little cool and dreary, this weekend brings with it the return of summer’s heat. Take advantage of the sunny skies and enjoy the plethora of outdoor events taking place this weekend (and some great indoor events too)!
It looks like we have a warm, but wet, weekend in store for us here in Ottawa. While the weather may have you feeling a little grey, there are plenty of fun events going on around town that are sure to add a little brightness to an otherwise cloudy time.
The Ottawa Grassroots Festival has announced the full lineup of artists coming to Irene’s Pub and the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa from April 25-28.
We’re so close to sunny days and patios, but winter is giving it one last go this weekend. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for clear skies for Monday’s solar eclipse! Read on for some recommendations for this weekend, plus a bonus feature on eclipse events.
The longest of the long weekends is here! There are an extra two days to pack with excitement, fun, and a little necessary rest. Looking for ideas as to what to get up to? Us folk at Apt613 have you covered! We present to you the Weekend Roundup.
Some of us lucky folks have a long weekend, but even if you don’t, there’s so much to check out around the city that you’ll make the most of it.
It’s the second weekend of Winterlude and we’re keeping our fingers crossed that the Rideau Canal will reopen. In the meantime, we’ve got a jam packed weekend of winter fun!
Ottawa funk band Smelloship is ready for lift off, set to launch their debut self-titled EP.
Tis the (beginning) of the season! Holiday events are starting to pop up around town (including the Help Santa Toy Parade this Saturday) so keep an eye on the blog in the coming weeks for all the going ons.
Ball & Chain and the Vanier Playboys want to make you dance, tap your toes and sway to the joyful strains of Cajun and Zydeco music! They enthusiastically illustrated this during a Mardi Gras Party at Irene’s Pub. The evening doubled as a CD release party for the second album from The Vanier Playboys, appropriately titled Deux.
Soccer or holiday markets — that’s the offering this weekend in Ottawa, folks! Ok maybe there are a few other things on the go… read on for all the details and let us know what you’re getting up to in the comments!
