It’s a crazy weekend, folks: from free dentistry day to a no pants party to a rock paper scissors competition, it’s next to impossible to leave this weekend without a bit of entertainment.
Looking for a whole lot of variety, packed into a short amount of time? Head to Pressed this evening for a variety show like no other. You can also head down to Mercury Lounge for the indie rock stylings of Daniel Ellsworth & the Great Lakes, along with High Waters. Tonight is also the CHUO Edition of Battle of the Bands down at the Lunenburg Pub – vote for your favourite local group!
Friday, you can find three different female Ottawa singers from a variety of musical backgrounds, coming together under one bill. That same night, Couchwrecked and In-Flight Safety will be a Zaphod’s, and it’s Kitchen Party. Bob Loblaw and Pseudo Vista stop by Cafe Dekcuf Saturday night to rock out, while there will be a whole lotta punk packed into the Hellbros and Maximum RNR show at the Dom. You’ve got a few music options for Sunday, too: Shannon Rose and the Thorns at 8 Locks, Antennas Up at the Mercury Lounge, and the Bean Trio at Umi Cafe.
Reporter and author Chris Hedges will be in town to talk about his latest book, Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt. The Magnetic North Theatre Festival wraps up on Saturday, with four plays happening this weekend.
Gardeners get a few bonuses down at the Experimental Farm – a book sale (with more than just gardening books) and a workshop should fit your bill.
At the dance end of the spectrum, the Ottawa Dance Directive will have a new performance this Saturday, followed the next morning by a special Father’s Day edition of the burlesque brunch.
What else? There’s an Israeli Film Festival, a bike fest, and Ontario Craft Beer week kicks off on Sunday. Share your other events below!
