Somehow it’s the end of August already and it feels like the weather is turning cooler, and that means a long weekend full of things to do!
All weekend
Ottawa Weekend Fest, a Ukrainian music festival close to Ottawa in Val-des-Monts is taking place Aug. 31 – Sept. 1.
The Ottawa Serbian Festival takes place all weekend with delicious food, live music, vibrant dance, engaging children’s activities, and more!
End of summer means it’s time for the Gatineau Hot Air Ballon Festival until Sept. 2.
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Thursday
Pieces of Us (POU) is hosting its second-anniversary event at Club SAW at 7pm. POU is a curated theme-based event that can best be described as a creative experience. Every month their platform hosts artists from an array of different disciplines, including musicians, visual artists, singers, and dancers. Here’s the event link and their Instagram.
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Friday
Just in time for International Overdose Awareness Day, the Ontario government has announced changes that put some safe consumption sites at risk of closing. Show your support, learn more, and help recognize this huge issue for our communities with the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre at the Human Rights Monument at 11am.
STORY UP Shorts in CANADA has been designed to introduce the works of aspiring Korean directors to North American audiences, featuring outstanding short films that demonstrate innovative direction and compelling storytelling. One of the three film screenings will include a ‘Directors Talk’ session, featuring director Lim of Forest of Echoes. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear directly from Lim about the planning and creative vision behind the film.
Saturday
The Kemptville Street Piano Concert Series presents Soul Blues Artist Jeff Rogers in a free concert.
House of TARG is hosting a pinball summer free-play Saturday nite arcade hang for a great night of free play games across 35+ pinball and classic arcade games!
You can check out Saturn through a professional telescope with the Starry Nights Club.
The Lowertown Community Association is thrilled to announce the “Movie in the Park” event, in collaboration with Capital Pop-Up Cinema, is coming to Jules Morin Park! The fun starts at 8pm, and they’ll be screening the classic family favourite, Space Jam.
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Sunday
Relax with some yoga in the park at Jack Purcell Park.
Check out Salsa Sundays in the ByWard Market.
Don’t have to wake up early on Monday? Check out Dopamine 014 for a night of music and dancing.
The Latin Festival takes place at Lansdowne all day with a parade, lively performances, colourful displays, yummy flavours, and delicious dishes from Latin America, and more.
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Monday
Thank unions and workers for the weekend! The Ottawa & District Labour Council is hosting its annual Labour Day March and Picnic from Ottawa City Hall to McNabb Park.
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