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▪️Koichi Ramen has lots to celebrate today: they’re marking 10 years at the 832 Somerset St. W location and launching branch number two at 295 Richmond Road Westboro. Join the party and enjoy $10 ramen at both locations on Saturday September 29 only. 

▪️Pro Wrestling is back at Broadhead beer. Remix Wrestling Presents Broadhead: Party Hard is in the ring at the taproom. Scores will be settled, great craft beer will be consumed, and good times will be had by all. Tickets from $22.63. 

🆓 Canadian Forest Week and National Tree Day festivities headline Canadensis Botanical Garden’s 4th annual Fall Celebration. Experience kids' activities, guided tours around the Botanical Garden, and works from 20 local artists. Today from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Experimental Farm, Prince of Wales Dr, Ottawa K2C 3K1 Free Parking. 

▪️Catch screenings at Arts Court Theatre, ByTowne Cinema, and Ottawa Art Gallery’s Alma Duncan Salon at Day 4 of the Ottawa International Animation Festival. 

▪️Kidical Mass celebrates the joy of bike riding with activities for everyone at Laroche Park (52 Bayview Station Road), close to the Bayview O-Train station. The event culminates in a safe, slow bike ride from 10:05 am to 11:00 am.  

🆓 Go behind the scenes and meet 23 Newfoundland Ponies at Willow Creek Stables. Open Farm Day: Devlin Day! also gives families the chance to meet the rescue pony that Willow Creek Stables has been rehabilitating this year. 2351 Christie Lake Road, Perth. It’s free to attend but donations are welcome. 

▪️Get a glimpse into the working practice of 20 artists on the New Edinburgh Studio Tour. The self-guided tour runs today and tomorrow. 

▪️Canada Agriculture and Food Museum presents rolling English and French screenings of the Indigenous film Signal Fire: Towards Reconciliation from 10:30 am until 3:30 pm, today through Monday. 

▪️Road Trip: Swordplay, games for everyone, a BBQ, and an English Tea: find them all at the Prescott Medieval Faire, which is raising funds for the restoration of St. John’s Anglican Church. 

▪️The Fall edition of Pique presents a new round of experimental and underground music, art, and performance, all at Arts Court. Tickets from $35. 

▪️Gord Barnes and Laredo Howard play the Beer Garden at Carp Fair from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm today. Other highlights to check out: the Antique Auction at 2:00 pm, the Junior Beef Showmanship round at 10:00 am, and the Lawn Tractor Pull at 7:00 pm. 

▪️Browse the fine selection of vintage clothing, ephemera, and curiosities at VPOP613, where the action happens at their new home Next Door Market & Event Space (955A Gladstone Ave in Hintonburg). 11:00 am to 5:00 pm today and tomorrow. 

▪️Go hunting for deals at Parkdale Church’s Fall Rummage Sale. 9:00 am to noon at 429 Parkdale Ave. Please BYOB (bring your own bag). 

🆓 Bloomfields is holding an Autumn Equinox arrangement demo at 1:00 pm. 

▪️Go hunting for deals at Parkdale Church’s Fall Rummage Sale. 9:00 am to noon at 429 Parkdale Ave. Please BYOB (bring your own bag). 

▪️ByTowne Cinema: Ottawa International Animation Festival  

▪️Mayfair Theatre: Nina, The Critic, Body Double, Saturday Night Sinema 

Gigs

▪️HEBGBS Last Minute Pop Up Gig. Atomic Rooster 

▪️The Band Sussex, Riley New Band. Carp Fair Entertainment Tent 

▪️Julie. LIVE on Elgin 

▪️I, the Prophet. Avant-Garde Bar 

▪️Kim Mitchell. Bronson Centre 

▪️Pat Moore. Red Bird 

▪️Ultra Razzia. House of TARG 

▪️Last Patio Party with live music by Logan Brown. Broadway Bar & Grill Central 

▪️Sing a Sea Shanty. Beyond the Pale Brewing 

▪️Karaoke. Royal Oak Pub Kanata 

▪️Peter Hum. Montgomery Scotch Lounge 

▪️Gravel Foot. Rainbow Bistro