There’s so much on the go this weekend—so let’s dive right in!
All Weekend
Bluesfest continues through to Sunday. Check back often for all of Apt613’s coverage (including daily previews) and follow @apt613 on Instagram for the latest gig photos and concert clips.
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Moo Shu Ice Cream is celebrating seven years by turning ice cream into cats this weekend! Each $1 donation will be matched and donated to Assembly of 7 Generations and Minwaashin Lodge.
The Stewart Park Festival is a weekend-long event in Perth celebrating community and music. Check out the schedule here.
Fiddles on the Rideau festival and flotilla celebrates the musical impact of the fiddle while supporting mental health.
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The world’s largest touring inflatable park is coming to Saunders Farm. Tickets to the Big Bounce are available online.
A Company of Fools is bringing Hamlet to a park near you this summer. Check out their schedule here, and enjoy a sneak peek in our review here.
Need a new bike? Bicycle Craft Brewery, with Go Dutch Bikes, is hosting two days of deals on Dutch bikes with one of a kind, new, and pre-loved bikes.
Thursday
Urban Art Collective is hosting their weekly Hintonburg Night Market from 4-9pm, full of local artists, makers, entrepreneurs, and businesses.
Enjoy movie night on the Great Lawn at Lansdowne. This Thursday, catch Uncharted.
Urban Sketchers Ottawa are headed to the Museum of Nature for an evening of free museum admission and sketching.
Join Yoga with Ivory for yoga in the vines at Jabulani Vineyard in Richmond this Thursday.
Ottawa Tool Library presents a Bike Maintenance Workshop in collaboration with Ottawa Outdoor Gear Library on July 13 at 6pm. Reserve your spot online.
The 18th annual Paddling Film Festival World Tour makes a stop at the Bytowne Cinema this Thursday at 7pm. Tickets available online.
The third edition of OMIC’s City Sounds Live kicks off tonight at Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne from 6–8pm, featuring local artists The PepTides and Almyr Jules. The series features 20 outdoor concerts from now until September around the city, so check out that link for all the details.
Friday
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Capital Pop-Up Cinema and Westboro Village present Singing in the Rain. The movie starts at dusk (8:30pm-ish). Snacks are available for purchase and you can either bring your own chair or rent one for $5.
Enjoy rugby this weekend at TD Place with New Zealand vs USA at 4pm and Canada vs Australia at 7pm as part of the Pacific Four Series 2023.
Saturday
Toronto-based Choir! Choir! Choir! is bringing their music singalong to the National Arts Centre this Saturday featuring the songs of Queen. Tickets are available online.
Pure Yoga Centretown is hosting adorable adoptable pups from Rocky Road Rescue at puppy yoga.
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Pick up a fresh bouquet at the Ottawa Flower Market on Saturday from 9am-1pm at Parkdale Market.
Hope Volleyball Summerfest takes over Mooney’s Bay this Saturday. Besides volleyball, there’s an impressive day of concerts, including a performance by The Beaches.
Love swing dancing? Or always wanted to try? Swing on the Hill is a full day of interactive swing dance lessons, DJ sets, social dancing, and more!
Enjoy the music of The Lionyls, a four-piece rock and soul band based in Ottawa, Saturday afternoon. Catch them floating along the Rideau Canal as part of the National Arts Centre’s The Feeling of Free summer series.
Check out the Arlington Art Market on Arlington Avenue between Bank and Kent streets.
Vintage Pop-up 613 presents a Parking Lot Pop-Up from 10am–4pm at 345 Richmond Road in Westboro, with 25+ local small businesses with art, fashion, home decor, collectables and more!
The Franklin Electric play the 27 Club at 7:30pm in support of their new album Oh Brother. Montreal-based singer-songwriter Edwin Raphael will support. Tickets available online.
Ingenium and The Connect Project are hosting a first-of-its-kind, inclusive art-making workshop on July 15 from 9:30-11:30am at the Canada Science and Technology Museum. This free event, facilitated by artists Jenelle Rouse and Kanika Gupta, aims to foster human connection and explore inclusive communication through the power of art. Pre-registration is required.
Sunday
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Side by Side Weekend and Spark Beer are launching PALSNER, a beer specially crafted for Side by Side Weekend 2023. Enjoy an afternoon of music and beer from 2pm!
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