arts & entertainment

For this year’s lists, please see: http://ottawastart.com/whats-open-and-closed-in-ottawa-on-victoria-day-weekend-2017/ http://ottawastart.com/things-to-do-in-ottawa-over-the-victoria-day-long-weekend/

[  ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG-20110521-00009.jpg) Photo by Maddie Gower Enough [ complaining ](http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/royal-wedding/Kelly+Egan+dandelions+make+crazy/4823039/story.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter) about dandelions, let's celebrate 'em. After all, they are on proud display in lawns and parks all over the city. Here's my proposal for an annual ** Ottawa Dandelion Festival ** , starting in 2012. ...

Hockey Canada announced today that Ottawa will host the 2013 IIHF World Women’s Championship. Ottawa’s completing the full circle on this one – the last time we hosted the event was in its inaugural year, way back in 1990. Twenty-one games will be played over eight days at Scotiabank Place and the Nepean Sportsplex. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/jim-watson-rain-barrels.png) _ (One of the Mayor Watson 3000 TM clone units, surrounded by autograph-seeking rain barrels. Photo from Jim Watson's Twitter feed, used without his permission but I don't think he'll mind.) _ Seriously, I think that Mayor Jim Watson has been cloned. ...

A reminder about a great event from Sean McConnery, a local photographer and astronomy fan: Astronomy Day is all about sharing the joy of Astronomy with those who have never had an opportunity to view the moon and planets through a telescope - " ...

Heard about this on Glen McGregor’s Twitter feed last week. Definitely worth exploring . Here’s a screen shot: [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/national-gallery-web-snapsh.jpg) ** See also: ** Ottawa Museums Guide

** Here’s the list of events/activities. ** (Thanks to Frugal Fun Ottawa for the pointer.) [ ](http://www.janeswalkottawa.ca/img/header-en.png) From the Jane’s Walk Ottawa web site : “Jane’s Walk is a festival of free neighbourhood walking tours given by locals who care passionately about where they live, work and play. ...

Here’s a note from Jason Tetro , who blogs over at " The Germ Guy Blog: Confessions of a Mercurial Microbiologist “. _ Over the next few days in Ottawa, you may see a different side to our wonderful city. ...

Here’s a list of public places where you can watch Will and Kate get married on Friday morning, April 29. If you’re hosting an event, send us a note at feedback@ottawastart.com or add your event details to the comments section below. ...

Please see: What’s open and closed in Ottawa on Easter Weekend, March 25-28, 2016