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Today Today’s Ottawa Chamberfest highlights: Canada’s Joseph Phillips brings his double bass to the Record Centre on Wellington for a concert at 4:00 pm. The has a PWYC admission, and is standing room only. Brooklyn Rider and Soprano Ariadne Greif: Chalk and Soot play Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (355 Cooper St) at 7:00 pm. ‘Made in Toronto’ band Moskitto Bar plays La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins (333 King Edward Ave). Ottawa’s Pony Girl tops tonight’s lineup at Club SAW’s fourth annual Side by Side Weekend, the celebration of indie music from our region and beyond. Continuing until Sunday, the event is all ages, has a staggered schedule across stages inside and outside the venue, and alongside the music it heralds the arrival of Spark Beer’s Palsner Two beer (to be enjoyed only by attendees aged 19 and over, obvs). This week, Carleton University’s Lifelong Learning Program Summer Showcase offers five days of learning opportunities on myriad topics. Attend for a half day, full day, or 3 days. Learn to throw (pottery, that is) at the first-ever Spin the Wheel - Candlelight Edition, at Hintonburg Pottery Shop. Suitable for beginners, there are extremely limited places available. 🆓 Capital Pop-Up Cinema is screening Home Alone on Sparks Street. 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 Patterson Creek in the Glebe. 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 K7C 2V8 Actor Pierre Brault brings his touring show Dief the Chief: October ’62 to the Diefenbunker today and tomorrow (the show also plays dates in August). We’re moderately confident that you’ve never seen a play from 75 feet underground, so why not grab your chance. 3929 Carp Road, Carp K0A 1L0. Hilda’s Yard continues at The Ottawa Little Theatre. It’s your final Weekend 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. ByTowne Cinema: Widow Clicquot, The Fabulous Four, Drunken Cinema: Deep Blue Sea Mayfair Theatre: Thelma, Ghostlight, The Rocky Horror Picture Show Gigs Fever Pitch Hot Jazz. Art House Café Irish Mythen. Red Bird Friday I’m in Love (Indiepop Dance Party). The 27 Club Rachel Beausoleil Trio. Montgomery Scotch Lounge Jimmy Buffett Night. Queen Street Fare Futura Free. LIVE on Elgin Hunks and Punks. Irene’s Pub Restaurant 4DAYWKND. Rainbow Bistro
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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
Sunday 🆓 Mosaic Harmony Festival celebrates food and culture. 335 Michael Cowpland Drive Ottawa, ON K2M 2C5 Visit Somerset Square Park and take a wander along Somerset St W between Irving Ave and Breezehill Ave N for this week’s Social Sundays in Hintonburg and Wellington St West. You’ll find live music and special events at the businesses along the route. It’s all happening between 1:00pm and 4:00 pm in the sunshine. If it rains, the event will move inside Urban Art Collective (1088 Somerset St W). 🆓 Enjoy yoga (10:00 am) and Tai Chi (11:00 am) in Jack Purcell Park, Centretown. It’s free but you must register. Road Trip: it’s your final day to hit Cornwall Ribfest. Road Trip: At the Township of McNab/Braeside’s Herbfest, learn all about herb of the year Yarrow (Achillea), enjoy the Beer Garden, let the kids enjoy some activities, and more. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Waba Cottage Museum & Gardens (24 Museum Road, White Lake). Road Trip: If you’ve been thinking about becoming an RV family, check out Summer Vibes Campground Clearance in Brockville. Road Trip: Arnprior is the place to be with as Lanark County Revival play the Concert in Robert Simpson Park, and John Street North comes alive for Arnprior Market. Brew Revolution and CocoMutts are offering free dog treats at Barkuterie on the Patio (12:00 pm to 3:00 p at 6081 Hazeldean Rd. Learn about the area’s earliest settlers in the Stittsville Heritage Tombstone Tour. The Original Navan Market does not fool around. There are so many vendors you’ll have to be sure to leave enough time to check them all out. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Navan Fairgrounds. Today at Ottawa Chamberfest: Montréal Guitare Trio: Horizons; Adaptive Concert: A Taste of Paris; Canadian Brass: All You Need is Love; The Fretless with Madeline Roger. Wellington Where’s Waldo ends today. 🆓 Until August 11, Ottawa Bagelshop is once again holding free concerts on Wednesdays and Sundays. The Ottawa Bagelshop Musicfest features local musicians and each concert is hosted by Kristy Hagerman. It’s your final chance to visit Festibiere in Gatineau. ByTowne Cinema: The Cartoons of Max Fleischer, The Fabulous Four, Widow Clicquot, Seven Samurai Mayfair Theatre: Thelma, Oddity Gigs Portraits. LIVE on Elgin Sunday Revue. Irene’s Pub Restaurant Free-play After Dark. House of TARG Roots Movement Band. Atomic Rooster Trivia Night. Royal Oak Pub (Wellington)
Monday Today at Ottawa Chamberfest: Bring the Kids: A Taste of Paris; Chamberfest’s Rising Stars Showcase 2024; Chamber Chat: Gryphon Trio; Gryphon Trio: Breathe Mondays are Dog Days at the Glen Scottish Pub & Restaurant. Note: your dog must be on a leash. ByTowne Cinema: Widow Clicquot, The Fabulous Four, The Cartoons of Max Feischer Mayfair Theatre: Ghostlight, The Desperate Hours, Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid Gigs Bluegrass Mondays. Red Bird Karaoke Mondaze. Atomic Rooster A Night of Darius Rucker. LIVE on Elgin Frozen Soul, Creeping Death, Gates to Hell, Enforced, Skullgate. Brass Monkey Geek Trivia. Level One Game Pub
Just Announced / Now Booking Wander the outdoor art event that’s raising funds for and awareness of Mental Illness Caregivers Association (MICA). Art in Strathcona Park (Saturday August 10) welcomes established artists as well as those just starting out. 🆓 Watch talented dancers at the Kulture & Konnection Street Dance Battle at Vanier Hub. Friday August 16 at 271 Marier Avenue Ottawa, ON K1L 5P7
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