It’s already the weekend and there’s plenty on the go so let’s dive right in!
All Weekend
The Glebe Art in the Garden Tour returns July 5-6: learn all about this year’s event in our interview here.
Looking to stay cool? Check out what’s playing in one of Ottawa’s independent cinemas in the first half of July.
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A Company of Fools brings Shakespeare to local parks (35 across Ottawa!) with their twist on The Comedy of Errors. Learn more here.
Cirque du Soleil OVO is at the Canadian Tire Centre July 2-6.
The Chef’s Table pairs a local farm to table fest experience with live music at the National Arts Centre as part of the Ontario Festival of Small Halls.
Almonte Celtfest brings music and dance to the stage all weekend in Almonte.
Thursday
The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa officially opens this Thursday with performances Thursday evening from David Foster and Katharine McPhee. On Saturday, Avril Lavigne takes the stage.
On Thursdays at 6:30pm and Saturdays at 4:30pm, enjoy music on the canal. Find a spot somewhere between the National Arts Centre and Dows Lake to enjoy the sounds of live music on a 90 minute trip along the canal.
Friday
The Merry Dairy and Ottawa Symphony Orchestra are bringing ice cream concerts in the park to Half Moon Bay Park this Friday from 2:30-4pm and to Claudette Cain Park in Riverside South from 6-8pm.
The Art Battle Ottawa city championship takes over Overflow Brewing Company on Friday night. Tickets are available online.
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Saturday
Craft beer and cider from 13 local establishments will be featured at the Ottawa On Tap Beerfest on July 5. Learn more in our preview here.
Start your day with some yoga on the patio of the National Gallery of Canada at Tavern at the Gallery. Pre-registration online is required.
VegFest 2025 is at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre with free entry.
Family-friendly Festival de la rue Eddy takes over Eddy Street in Gatineau.
613flea returns to Lansdowne Park this Saturday from 10am-4pm.
Pirates of all ages are invited to Pirate Fest at Mooney’s Bay.
The Tamagotchis are playing their debut show at Irene’s Pub with a tribute to 90’s music.
WolfGANG Sessions has National Arts Centre Orchestra musicians perform chamber music in a wild night out at Club SAW.
Sunday
Head to the ByWard Market on Sundays throughout the summer for Salsa Sundays, free open-level dance classes at 3pm with social dancing at 4pm.
If zumba is more your speed, check out Zumba on the Hill at 4pm every Sunday all summer long.
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