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Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire?

Please don’t ask me how it’s the end of September, but here we are. Get out there and enjoy just a small snippet of all the great things our city has to offer! All Weekend Vpop will be at Next Door on Saturday and Sunday with local resellers, artists and makers. The Ottawa International Animation […]

Art that comes to life: a look into AKARTS’ Hip-Hop Fusion exhibition

On Saturday, September 14, AKARTS Comics hosted its Hip-Hop Fusion: Immersive Comic Art Exhibition at the Urban Art Collective. The exhibition featured various pieces of art inspired by hip-hop and anime. From 6-10pm, people could come in for free, look at all the artworks and purchase some for themselves. The artists behind this exhibition were Andy Akangh, Michaela Van Beinum and Florencia Alba.

Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire?

This Sunday marks the first day of fall, but this weather has us hanging onto those summer vibes. We’ve got a real mix of events this weekend, ranging from art and food festivals to road races to Oktoberfest celebrations!

Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire?

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.

Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire?

On the one hand, I can’t believe July is over. On the other hand—a long weekend for many of us! Whatever your work schedule, we hope you can find something you enjoy or new to explore this weekend from our suggestions below.

Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire?

It has been another hot week here in the 613, but we’ve made it through and this weekend promises blue skies, sunshine, and some milder weather for us to enjoy. There is also plenty going on this weekend in our great town, so get out there and have some fun! It is the summer, after all!

Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire?

How is it already July? Before summer completely flies by, be sure to get out and enjoy one of just a few of the great things this region has to offer! All weekend ‘Tis the season for yoga in the park. Check out classes at various parks across the city on Saturday at Tavern at […]

Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire?

On the tail end of this year’s first week-long heat wave, and kicking off on the solstice, this weekend is the first official summer weekend! Celebrate the arrival of this stellar season with some great goings on around town.

Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire?

I’m not sure how we’re already in the second weekend of June, but I’m embracing it and making sure to get out and enjoy all the things! Let us know what you get up to across the city this weekend. All weekend Art in the Park, formerly known as The New Art Festival, is back […]

Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire?

Unbelievably, this weekend marks the arrival of June! With it comes blue skies, sunshine, and a whole lot to get out and do around town! The weekend is chock-full of fun, so without further ado, we give you the Weekend Roundup!

Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire?

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.

Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire?

We’re getting into the home stretch of the holidays and I hope everyone is having a great December with family and friends. There are lots of ideas here for you no matter if you’re celebrating with others, need to get gifts, or just want to check out all the great things this season has to offer.