Events

Fireworks in the Ottawa night sky. Photo by Jamie McCaffrey, from the OttawaStart Flickr pool Saturday, July 1, 2024 is Canada Day. Most businesses and offices are closed, and just about all government services are shut down. For additions or corrections to this list, please contact us. ...

Centre Block illuminated in blue light, with the image of gears as part of the Northern Lights sound and light show. Photo via Canadian Heritage. Head down to Parliament Hill one night this summer for a one-of-a-kind sound and light experience of Canadian culture and history, presented by Canadian Heritage. ...

The legendary Great Glebe Garage Sale is on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Think you’re ready? You MUST read David Scrimshaw’s Garage Sale Schema for all the pro tips on navigating this event. Required reading for tips like: “Don’t make plans for late afternoon … you’ll need a nap when you get home” “don’t bother with the blocks east of Bank” “buy lemonade from kids as often as your internal organs permit” Once you’ve read Dave’s rules, for balance you should read Zoom’s recommendation to break all the rules. ...

September 2022 is going to be pretty eventful in Ottawa. Here are some things on the radar… Silent movies Ottawa’s independent cinemas always have some interesting movies on that you won’t find anywhere else. This month, The Mayfair is showing a series of classic Charlie Chaplin films: The Kid (1921) the week of Sept. ...

The pride flag flies at City Hall (Photo: Devyn Barrie) The Ottawa Capital Pride Festival takes place between August 21 to August 28, 2022. The annual celebration will bring the community together with eight days of programming, including public art exhibits, the annual Pride Pageant, live entertainment and the ever-popular Pride Parade downtown. ...

Summer views at Nepean Point. (Photo/Devyn Barrie) It’s August already, and the summer is just flying by. Fortunately, there are many hot, sunny days yet to come. Here’s a list of things you should check out before autumn! (You can add your recommendations by emailing us. ...

“The Gift of Jazz”, a tribute to Black History Month showcasing music from Africa to New Orleans to The True North Strong and Free, by Ottawa-based Odyssey Showcase. Every February, people across Canada celebrate the honour and legacy of past and present Black Canadians with events throughout the month. ...

A Centretown Movies showing earlier this month. (Photo/submitted) Centretown Movies is marking its 19th year as the outdoor theatre of downtown Ottawa. This year’s series has a great selection of films, each showing at 9 p.m. in Dundonald Park, at Somerset Street West and Lyon Street. ...

TD Ottawa Jazz Festival crowd at City Hall in 2018. (Photo/Chris Parker) Where: Ottawa City Hall, Confederation Park, NAC, Queen St. Fare (170 Queen St.), Lord Elgin Hotel Grill 41 and Mercury Lounge (56 ByWard Market Sq.) When: June 21 through July 1. ...

House of Targ marks their 5th on Wednesday. Where: House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. When: Wednesday April 17 @ 8 p.m. Cost: No cover charge House of Targ marks five years of being Ottawa’s pinball and perogie pinnacle with a “super over-the-top” party this Wednesday. ...