Send us your event listings for consideration in the newsletter Today - Today is the deadline to complete the Ottawa Humane Society community engagement survey. OHS says responses to the anonymous survey will help the organisation with its five-year plan. Do it for the animals. They would do it for you. Not the cats, obviously, that’s a given. But the dogs and bunnies would.
- Vintage Pop-Up 613 and Westboro Village present Westboro Cinema Pop-Up Night Market from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Shop from local vendors then settle in for a screening of School of Rock. Churchill Seniors Centre, 345 Richmond Road.
- We noticed the resurgence of smocking in summer 2023 womenswear, but have you ever wondered how that effect is achieved? Watch the pros in action at Mississippi Mills Textile Museum’s Fibrefest, running today until Sunday in Almonte. In addition to smocking, there will be demos in textile disciplines like quilting, rug-hooking, weaving, knitting, and lacemaking. Tickets to the festival cost a $8 per day.
- Mooney’s Bay Park is the site of Afrofestival Ottawa, two days of African music, art, and culture. Free admittance.
- Ottawa ComicCon pop-culture festival brings together cosplay aficionados, celebrities, and vendors for a sci-fi, horror, anime, video games, tabletop games and comic books extravaganza at the EY Centre until Sunday.
- If you think visual art is a non-competitive pursuit, you’ve never seen an Art Battle. Overflow Brewing hosts artists who create works in 20 minute rounds, which are judged by the bystanders watching the proceedings.
- Electronic music fans, you need to be in Gatineau this weekend for the 10th anniversary edition of the River Side Festival. Today through Sunday.
Music - Heavy Head, Robinson Kirby. Avante Garde
- F!TH, Hug Mosh, Passenger Princess. Club SAW
- 1000mods, Freedom Hawk, Quiet Crimes, and Subsun. Dominion Tavern
- The Escape Society, The Big Train Wreck, Jim McDowell. Irene’s Pub
- 2 Shadows. Mavericks
- Django Libre. Montgomery Scotch Lounge
- Dizzy & Fay. Options Jazz Lounge
- The Empties, School House, Hannah Vig. Rainbow Bistro
- John Carroll. Stray Dog Brewing Company
Sports
🏈 CFL Ottawa RedBlacks play host to Hamilton Tiger Cats
Tomorrow - The Ottawa Arts Council presents Mandala Spotlight: Unveiling Mandala on Stage at the Ottawa Art Gallery. The event showcases the IBPOC artists contributing to Ottawa’s performing arts and music scene. Visual artists and craftspeople will also be taking part. Doors open at 4:00 pm at the Alma Duncan Salon, Ottawa Art Gallery, 10 Daly Ave.
- The New Edinburgh Street Fest takes over one of Ottawa’s prettiest neighbourhoods (in a city that has plenty of gorgeous neighbourhoods, tbh) with a music program at St. Bartholomew’s Church, porch concerts throughout the village, open house tours, a walking tour, and beer and wine. The fundraiser supports Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families. Tickets $30.
- Doors are open at the Arteast Ottawa Fine Arts Tour, today and Sunday. The artists are located across the city’s East end from Vanier to Orléans, so be sure to consult the map.
- It's apple pickin' time. Halls Apple Market is now open for apple picking and the purchase of fresh baked goods and cider. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at 2930 2nd Concession Road, Brockville. Closer to home, Pinewood Orchards is located in Kanata and open for picking on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum and the Embassy of Mexico present a Live Exhibit of Traditional Mexican Textiles, featuring a catwalk where you can view all the fabrics to be included in a silent auction. Funds raised will benefit the museum. If you can’t attend the fundraiser on the evening of September 9, you can still view the fabrics as part of your admission to the 28th annual Fibrefest festival.
- The Mississippi Mills Textile Museum’s Fibrefest continues today in Almonte. Catch the demos in textile disciplines like smocking, quilting, rug-hooking, weaving, knitting, and lacemaking. Tickets $8 per day.
- BeechFest, the street party filling Beechwood Ave from St.-Charles to Maria streets, will be lit. From “Pints in the Park” to the live music and DJs to the BBQ and corn roast, this event promises a good time for the entire fam
- Live music and DJs are also in abundance at Latin Sparks Festival in LeBreton Flats, but don’t be intimidated if you don’t know the dance moves. In addition to the performances, the lineup includes beginner Salsa and Bachata classes. Tickets from $49.99 or save 20% when you buy a two ticket bundle.
- The Vanier Community Association unveils the Pollinator Garden at Nault Park at 10:00 am.
- Drip House turns four this weekend, and they’re throwing a Block Party at 340B Parkdale Ave to celebrate. Vendors will be selling cool vintage, accessories, and fashion, as well as food and drink treats. 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm
- Butter Tart Festival. We could type more words but… why? We said BUTTER TART FESTIVAL. (It’s in Stittsville from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.)
- Enjoy shopping with 50 vendors at the Autumn Equinox Craft Show. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Parkdale United Church, 429 Parkdale Ave.
Music - Tin Constellations with Dave Taggart Kaffe 1870 (Wakefield)
- Welodubz at Berlin (ByWard Market)
- JW-Jones. LIVE! on Elgin
- Christelle Raquillet & Wilfried Touati. Gigspace
- The Exploited, Total Chaos. Brass Monkey
- Peter Gabriel. Canadian Tire Centre
- Bry Webb (Constantines) and Steph Yates (Cots). Rainbow Bistro
- Campbell & Johnston. Red Bird
- An Evening of Consummate Professionalism with Brian Wallin, Reynaldo & the Dalliances. Irene’s Pub
- DOPETHRONE, Hempress, Acid Moth. House of Targ
- Scott Kelly and the Dynamics. Conspiracy Theory Brewery
- Midnight Mayday and The Kaladars. Avant Garde
- Double Experience. EY Centre
Sports - 🏈 CFL Ottawa RedBlacks play host to Hamilton Tiger Cats
Sunday - The Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton pay a return visit to the Ottawa Farmers’ Market at Lansdowne Park. Bring your gardening questions to the experts. 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
- Ottawa School of Art opens the doors for those curious about studying the visual arts. The campuses in the ByWard Market (35 George St) and Orléans (inside the Shenkman Arts Centre at 245 Centrum Blvd, Orléans) will offer glimpses into the courses with free live art demos, darkroom photo printing, printmaking, and more.
- At this week’s Barrhaven Farmers’ Market, the 2023 Harvest is celebrated with food, produce, and a “Sweet Apple Sundae,” sales of which are raising funds for the Barrhaven Food Cupboard.
- Red Apron welcomes neighbouring businesses like Dominion City Brewing, Sula Wok, and The Falafel Guys (to name a few) for the second edition of the Real Food Round-up. From 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the parking lot at 410 Gladstone Ave.
- Irish comedian Dara O'Briain plays the Shenkman Arts Centre stage.
- To round out Stray Dog Daze - the week long celebration of the brewery’s six anniversary - the inaugural Cornhole Tournament will take centre stage.
Music - Welodubz. Berlin
- Bent Up Good. Atomic Rooster
- In Between the Masses Launch Night. Avante Garde
- Escape from the ZOO, Holy Locust and Sugar Bomb! Dominion Tavern
- Kentucky. The Glen Scottish Restaurant + Pub
- Setou & Senyo. 27 Club
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