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Today at Ottawa Chamberfest: Yoga with live cello accompaniment from Raphael Weinroth-Browne, a free kids’ concert (registration required); Mezzo-Soprano and radio host Julie Nesallah performs with Guy Few on piano; A standing-room only performance at Record Centre; Ottawa Bach Choir; Tamar Ilana & Ventanas.
🆓 Parks Canada’s Learn to Camp is popping up at Leamy Lake Park from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. No registration is needed, just show up. 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. Atheist picnic area near the playground.
🆓 DJ SillZee spins the tunes from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Sparks St and Elgin St. A Live from the Booth show.
🆓 The Afro-Caribbean Community Market celebrates food, culture, and music, and you’ll find artisans selling textiles, jewellery, and more. Vanier Community Hub, 271 Marier Ave K2L 5P7.
🆓 Chat with the mediums and psychics at the Mystical Haven Wellness Fair, or let the Tarot cards do the talking. As for shopping, stock up on crystals and other wellness items for sale. Plus: the first 50 attendees will win goody bags. Walter Baker Sports Centre, 100 Malvern Drive Ottawa, ON K2J 2G5 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Branded Tattoo and Ottawa Dog Rescue are holding a fundraiser and BBQ lunch. Get yourself an $80 tattoo and meet some adorable - adoptable - puppers. 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm at 1531 Merivale road.
FestiBiere continues in Gatineau.
Magicians Aaron and Caroline Matthews bring their all-ages show to Shenkman Centre for the Arts, for one afternoon only
Ahoy, shanty-ers: Beyond the Pale Brewery is hosting the 2nd anniversary ‘Sing a Sea Shanty’ party in two sets. The 1:00pm set will include activities and colouring books for kids and will be outdoors. The 8:00 pm set will be outdoors unless the weather forces it inside. 250 City Centre Ave, unit 108. K1R 7R7.
Road Trip: Enjoy ribs from a variety of vendors at Cornwall Ribfest, running all weekend in Lamoureux Park. If the ribs, midway and beer garden aren’t quite enough to get you on the road, check out the live entertainment, including headliners Crash Test Dummies tonight at 9:30 pm.
Farmer John’s Summer Party in Chesterville, ON has been running for 27 years (with interruptions during the pandemic) and this year’s event looks reliably epic with DJs, food and drink, helicopter rides, and plenty of room for tents. Advance tickets are sold out but you can get them at the gate for $35 per person.
This week, Carleton University’s Lifelong Learning Program Summer Showcase offers five days of learning opportunities on myriad topics. Attend for a half or full day.
The party’s on Bank St from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm as City at Night presents the 2024 White Rabbit Centretown Block Party. Move into City at Night for the Afterparty from 10:00 pm to 2:30 am. Tickets from $10.
Road Trip: Magic, mystery, and friendly ghosts sharing your old house; that’s what's in store at Outerbridge Magic: Mysteries of the Keyhole House. The show runs at the Carleton Place Town Hall and Auditorium until Sunday (July 28). 175 Bridge Street Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V8
High school teacher by day, comic by night Greg Schroder performs at Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa West tonight.
It’s your final Weeknd to play Where’s Waldo in Wellington West? A Where’s Waldo prize pack and one of four $100 gift cards are up for grabs.
A Company of Fools open air theatre is back, this time bringing a fresh take on Shakespeare's Macbeth to the stage. Catch the play tonight in New Edinburgh Park, New Edinburgh.
Norm Foster’s midcentury-set comedy Hilda’s Yard follows the hijinks of a pair of empty nesters whose adult children rush back to the nest unexpectedly. At Ottawa Little Theatre until August 3.
ByTowne Cinema: Widow Clicquot, Seven Samurai, The Fabulous Four, Don’t Go Into The… Series: Silver Bullet
Mayfair Theatre:The Desperate Hours, Thelma, Oddity, Saturday Night Sinema
Gigs
Judas Priestess. Brass Monkey
Icon Behaviour 70s Night with Drag, DJs, and Dancing. House of TARG
Afrobeats Meets Amapiano. The Palace Nightclub
Jazz Jam. Art House Café