Hamilton has started its run at the NAC. You have until August 17 to see the award-winning musical. 

The Killaloe Craft & Community Fair, which has been operating each summer for nearly 50 years, is one of the only non-profit, volunteer-run festivals to continue for so long. 

🆓 Check out Ottawa International Buskerfest for the best in street entertainment from around the planet. It's all going down on Sparks St and at World Exchange Plaza August today through Sunday. 

🆓 Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore runs one of the most feel-good book sales in town. Luckily for us, The ReStore Reads Book Fair is back this Friday (10:00 am to 8:00 pm) through Sunday (9:00 am to 4:00 pm on both weekend days) at the Stittsville location (3 Iber Road). Prices start at $1.

If you're dashing in to the Pot & Pantry on Elgin St this Friday, be prepared to be distracted by the gorgeous milk-and-plant-based ice cream at the Merry Dairy truck parked outside. 254 Elgin St. From 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. 

Art house welcomes internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist Lauren Bush and her trio.

Ottawa reggae legends Aurora’s Reef open the Titans game (6:00 pm to 7:00 pm)..

🆓 Capital Pop-Up Cinema screens My Girl at Beechwood Cemetery. 

If the weather allows, A Company of Fools presents The Comedy of Errors in Raven Park (Carlington) from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

ByTowne Cinema: To A Land Unknown, My Mother's Wedding, 2025 Cat Video Fest, Detour: The Fly 

Mayfair Theatre: Sorry, Baby, My Mother’s Wedding, Thief 

Gigs

Blingo Night. Pour Boy

TEETH, Cruel Intent, In Passing. The 27 Club

Michael Marcagi. Bronson Centre 

Friday Night Open Mic. Grumpy's Pub & Eatery

Just Fine, frown line, Guest Room Status, Superstar Crush, Hug Mosh. SAW Centre

Irish Moutarde, Casual Tragedies, Subtrash. Dominion Tavern

80s Dance Party. House of TARG

Live Music Friday. Broadhead Brewery