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.
All weekend
It’s your chance to See the Bees at Gees Bees to learn about the inner workings of a beehive and gain a deeper understanding of these essential pollinators. Watch from the screened observation area as the beekeepers demonstrate how Gees Bees care for these amazing insects! For those feeling adventurous and when the bees are in good spirits, you can even take the opportunity to put on a bee jacket and hold a frame of bees.
The National Arts Centre has a full summer schedule, including many for free! Learn more about their Together under the sun programming here. With programming running from July 2 to August 30, there is an opportunity to see over 70 shows in indoor and outdoor venues.
A Company of Fools bring their Shakespeare in the Park to various parks across the city. Check out their schedule for their production of Macbeth near you!
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Thursday
While the main target for this lunchtime Emancipation Day march is the federal public service, it’s a strong show of solidarity even if you don’t work there or know folks who do (a rarity if you’ve lived here long!) if you wanted to tag along. It’s a shame that in this day and age, we’re still fighting against racism and discrimination, but nothing will change if we don’t do something about it.
Check out Parks Canada’s Learn to Camp to get the skills and knowledge to get started.
The Hintonburg Night Market is on all evening with local eats, treats, musicians, buskers and entertainment.
Lansdowne Park Movie Nights is showing Kubo and the Two Strings.
The Karsh-Masson Gallery is hosting a vernissage of Origin Story by curator Ash Barbu.
What do you get when you combine comedy, science, art and psychedelics? A Better Trip, playing at Bytowne Cinema.
The Gallerie St Laurent + Hill is hosting a vernissage from Tom Brooks called On Tomorrow.
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Friday
The team behind Emo Night Ottawa brings you Breakdown with DJ Le Hartt.
Ottawa Quad Sessions brings you their social rollerskate recreation night at Lansdowne.
Capital Pop-up Cinema presents The Wedding Singer at the Beechwood cemetery. You can bring a blanket or chair and snacks, but they also have chairs for rent and snacks for sale for reasonable prices.
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Saturday
Urban Art Collective is holding its Antique & Vintage Market all afternoon with vendors and refreshments, and is family and pet-friendly!
Cheerfully Made Handmade Goods celebrates its 11th birthday with all sorts of goodies!
Your first-place Atletico Ottawa has a match Saturday night against Calgary, but it’s also Kai’s big night when the Eastern Ontario Potcake Rescue try to find a fur-ever home for the potcake dog Kai and his other rescue dog friends!
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Sunday
There’s free yoga at Jack Purcell Park.
Try your luck at Patio Bingo at Beyond the Pale.
Bicycle Craft Breweries are hosting a Dutch Bikes & Craft Beers pop up with Go Dutch Bike Shop. Test rides, various models and brews on tap.
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