OttawaStart's Weekly Event Round-Up: August 13-19

_ Our crowdsourced list of the best events in Ottawa this week. You can find even more events on our Ottawa Event Calendar . _

** Thursday, August 13: ** EV Day Ottawa Hosted by Plug’n Drive and the Ottawa Centre EcoDistrict, EV Day is your opportunity to see and test drive the latest electric cars on the market, speak directly with electric car owners about their experience and discover how much money you can save and how easy it is to go green by plugging-in to Ontario’s clean electricity. ** Friday-Sunday, August 14-16: Molokai Festival ** This weekend, head over to the Jacques-Cartier Park in the Hull sector of Gatineau for the annual Molokai Festival, which celebrates world cultures. This 3-day family-friendly festival, now in its 8th year, offers a mix of shows, dance workshops, exhibitions and world cuisine. _ – Eliane Laberge, Eventful Capital _ ** Saturday, August 15: Ottawa Fury FC vs Minnesota United FC ** See the Ottawa Fury FC take on the Minnesota United FC Saturday, August 15 at 7 p.m. at TD Place. Tickets start at just $17 for adults and youth 12 and under. OttawaFuryFC.com _ (Sponsored) _ ** Saturday, August 15: Artists for Awareness: Raising Awareness for Victims of Sexual Assault ** This Saturday night, there will be a special show at Mavericks dubbed Artists for Awareness: Raising Awareness for Victims of Sexual Assault. Ottawa acid pop musician Cosmo Doris, Ottawa pop punkers Shootin’ Blanx, and Ottawa punk band The Dreaded Rebels have joined forces to raise money for the Sexual Assault Support Center of Ottawa and the event will also feature the art of visual artist Victoria Evans. _ – Eliane Laberge, Eventful Capital _ ** Saturday, August 15: Capital Gaming Expo Garage Sale ** Come buy or sell gaming items at the Capital Gaming Expo Garage Sale at the Nepean Sportsplex. There’ll be more than just shopping…we’ll also have an area where you can come and play board games and video games for free! ** Saturday, August 15: West End Food Truck Rally! ** This exciting community event, sponsored by Myers Automotive Group, will help to raise funds for FAMSAC, a west Nepean emergency food cupboard that was forced to move from its rent-free location following a flood in the spring. Ten local food trucks will be offering tantalizing treats, such as Asian fusion tacos, lobster pogos, gourmet grilled cheese and ice custards, all day long for a great cause. ** Sunday, August 16: Vintage Motorcycle Show ** Meet the keepers of vintage motorcycles and their prized possessions. You’ll learn about different motorcycles from different parts of the world. Make it a day! Enjoy our BBQ lunch (BBQ extra), relax or play on the grounds, and take a guided tour through the Billings Estate. _ – Sara-Lynne Levine, Macaroni Kid Ottawa _ ** Sunday, August 16: Heritage Ottawa Walking Tour of LeBreton Flats ** The tour will focus on the history of LeBreton Flats as revealed by the series of archaeological investigations that have been undertaken in the area over the past decade. Sites such as the Aubrey Row House, the Frith Tavern, St. Famille School and Duke Street will be discussed in the context of the mid to late nineteenth century community that was LeBreton Flats. ** Sunday, August 16: A Night at the Movies with Jay Stone and Tom McSorley ** Movie-buffs in Ottawa: This is a must-see event! Get up close and personal with movie critics Jay Stone and Tom McSorley as they take you on an illuminating journey into the world of contemporary and classic cinema. Get to know how critics analyze movies and take this opportunity to add to your repertoire of movie knowledge. ** Monday-Tuesday, August 17-18: Introduction to Black Jack 1-Day Sails ** Want to experience the tall ship with your child or grandchild?  Or are you young at heart and want to spend a day sailing a tall ship on the Ottawa River? On August 17 and 18 you can join Black Jack’s crew for the day, learn the ropes and even earn a Deckhand Certificate. 1-Day Sailing Quests give participants the opportunity to gain confidence, work in a team and have adventures that aren’t for the faint of heart! ** Wednesday, August 19: The Sawdust Reading Series ** 7:00pm at Pour Boy, 495 Somerset W. featured poets rob mclennan & Natalie Hanna& open mic; monthly contests for feature. _ – Amanda Earl , Bywords _

** Until August 19: World Press Photo 15 **

This is the last chance to catch this stunning photo exhibit! With around 100 local exhibitions produced every year, the World Press Photo exhibition tour of prize-winning photographs is the most popular traveling photo event in the world.

_ – Laura Gauthier _

_ ** Upcoming… ** _ ** September 12-13: ** ** 20th Annual Fibrefest Festival ** The two-day festival of textiles and fibre arts will feature 90 vendors, demonstrations, exhibitations, a lamb race, fabric flee market, Alpaca sort-a-thon and tea room. Admission $5. Daily. Whether you are interested in art, history, clothing, or textiles or are just looking for a great day out and about, Fibrefest will have something for you. _ (Sponsored) _ _ ** Continuing… ** _ ** Until August 21: Changing of the Guard on Parliament Hill ** See a Canadian tradition at its most colourful! The Ceremonial Guard brings stirring military drills and music to Parliament Hill. Come at 9:45 a.m. to learn more about the ceremony. For more information visit theCeremonial Guard. 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM daily. _ – Sara-Lynne Levine, Macaroni Kid Ottawa _ ** Until August 22: ** ** Casino du Lac-Leamy Sound of Light ** The Casino Lac-Leamy Sound of Light fireworks kick off this week along the banks of the Canadian Museum of History. The 20th edition of this annual event will feature four international pyromusical fireworks shows from Spain, Belgium, Greece, and Venezuela including a Grande Finale, which will offer an explosive ending presented by all four countries. If you plan on attending, why not arrive earlier to check out the Museum or have dinner on site? For more info, tickets and programming details, just click below. _ – Eliane Laberge, Eventful Capital _ ** Until August 22: Children’s Activities at Rideau Hall ** The grounds of Rideau Hall are open daily from 8 a.m. to one hour before sunset. Special activities include: “Storytime at Rideau Hall,” in collaboration with Frontier College. Fridays and Saturdays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., from June 28 to August 23; Learn about heraldry by designing your very own coat of arms. Daily, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Stroll the grounds, bring a picnic and enjoy the children’s play structure; Watch the Relief of the Sentries of the Ceremonial Guard. Daily, every hour on the hour, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 25 to August 22. _ – Sara-Lynne Levine, Macaroni Kid Ottawa _ ** Until September 7: Alex Colville. A Canadian Icon ** At the National Gallery of Canada, _ Alex Colville _ offers a fresh perspective on Colville’s work, as he is considered to be one of Canada’s most celebrated artists. Featuring nearly a hundred paintings along with various student works and prints, this exhibition explores the breadth of Colville’s practice. _ (Sponsored) _ ** Until September 13: ** ** Chagall: Daphnis & Chloé ** Enter into a captivating love story between a goatherd and shepherdess. This tale titled _ Daphnis & Chloé _ is narrated visually through a set of colour lithographs by Marc Chagall.  These illustrations highlight Chagall’s unique style, setting him apart from the main 20th-century pictorial currents followed by some of his contemporaries. At the National Gallery. _ (Sponsored) _ ** Until December 31: Mary Pratt: This Little Painting ** What’s the story behind Red Currant Jelly (1972), which the artist Mary Pratt affectionately calls “this little painting”? See how Pratt developed her technique, which today stands as a defining example of painterly realism in Canada, a style strongly associated with the country’s Atlantic provinces. _ (Sponsored) _ _ For more events, check out ottawastart.com/events/ … or add your event via ottawastart.com/start/ _