Treasure hunters are going to have a heyday this weekend – but they’ll need some wicked transportation to do it. Start Saturday morning, bright and early, down in the Glebe for the annual neighbourhood garage sale – there’s the green version as well, with music and treats. Sons of Pluto will also be playing at the corner of First and Bronson, raising funds for friends headed to Kenya. Then, head out west for Hintonburg ArtsPark down on Parkdale, where CBC’s Ryan Gibson will host a day of music, food, fun for kids, and of course, art.
Sunday’s fabulous finds will be had first down at Minto Park, where Ravenswing Arts and Music Fair will be having their seventh annual day o’ fun. They’ll have workshops and music, along with the expected arts and crafts. Take your love of crafty delights down to Little Italy after that – Idle Hands craft and vintage sale will take over St Anthony’s with a diverse selection of gifts, clothes, art and tiny treasures. Wrap it all up with a celebratory drink down at 8 Locks Flat, which opens this weekend down by the canal. The Dusty Drifters will be stopping by to play a few tunes there on Sunday night.
Theatre buffs have a few treats on hand. It’s your last chance to catch White Rabbit, Red Rabbit, a one-person play featuring a different actor for every performance – it wraps up on Saturday. On Sunday, you can catch three talented young women in Tenderhooks – these high schoolers have been receiving much acclaim for their piece.
Music-wise, tonight Rimbombante are celebrating the release of their new album at Mambo, while Delta Will and Claude Munson & the Storm Outside will land at Pressed for what’s sure to be a unique experience. Amanda Bon and the Outskirts will perform from their new album on Friday night, and The Richardson Band, The Old Salts, and The Matt Ferriers will be at Raw Sugar. Fevers will be at Ritual on Saturday, marking the release of a new single, and will have a few local musical friends popping by to help celebrate.
And for you foodies, find out a few tips from Chef Justin Scott at the Unrefined Olive on Saturday, or stop by the Hintonburg Public House on Sunday for Chef-Faced. This party will pit four chefs and four bartenders against each other, to come up with monthly specials – and, May is “Meat on a Stick” month. Yum!
What else is happening in your ‘hood this weekend, Ottawa?
