Ottawa Events Calendar

The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
2026-07-17 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-16 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-15 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-14 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-13 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-12 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-11 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-10 11:00 - 16:00 UTC and 18 more dates | The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre, 1200 St Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario
The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
Discover your fall style with The Shop List, running September 16–30 alongside our Share It to Win It Contest for a chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree! ✨Visit the Rules and Regulations for more information about the contest.
📅 Event Hours
Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21 | 11 AM – 4 PM
Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28 | 11 AM – 4 PM
🎁 What’s happening during event hours:
Free limited-edition tote bags (while supplies last)
On-site brand styling ambassadors to guide you through The Shop List and curated fall capsule collections from St. Laurent retailers
Step into the season with style inspiration, shopping perks, and your chance at an unforgettable shopping spree.

Punk Night at the Rainbow: Lazy Bratz (EP Release) + Passenger Princess + Sugar Bomb!
2026-07-11 19:30 - 2026-07-12 01:00 | Punk Night at the Rainbow: Lazy Bratz (EP Release) + Passenger Princess + Sugar Bomb!, 76 Murray Street, Ottawa ON
Punk Night at the Rainbow: Lazy Bratz (EP Release) + Passenger Princess + Sugar Bomb!
Sat, Jul 11 @ 7:30PM
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street/ Byward Market, Ottawa, Ontario
Brace yourself for Punk Night at the Rainbow with one of Ottawa’s favourite punk bands, Passenger Princess. Also featuring local punk staples Sugar Bomb, and the long anticipated debut EP release for local punk rock trio Lazy Bratz. This is a night you won’t want to miss!
Passenger Princess: https://linktr.ee/passengerprincessofficial

Lazy Bratz [EP Release]:
https://linktr.ee/lazybratzpunkband
Sugar Bombs:
https://linktr.ee/sugarbombott
Doors open at 7:30 PM
Online tickets $12 plus HST / $15 At the door

KRSHD Highland Ceilidh and fundraiser
2026-06-27 13:00 - 16:00 | KRSHD Highland Ceilidh and fundraiser, 45 Chemin de Wakefield Heights, Wakefield Quebec J0X 3G0
Our school is a not-for-profit aand is hosting a Highland Ceilidh and Showcase at The Fairburn House in Wakefield on June 27th from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m!! There is an entry fee of just $15 for adults and free for children. The ceilidh will be held just a half hour outside of downtown Ottawa and is just across the road from the Gatineau river, and within 5 minutes of local restaurants and businesses to explore! Our ceilidh is an opportunity for our dancers to showcase the hard work we have put in throughout the past year, while also inviting the wider community to come together to enjoy Scottish culture, music, and dance.
There will be live Scottish music performed by local musicians from Ottawa and Wakefield, as well as dancing, food, Scottish games, local vendors and a musical jam session welcome for anyone to join!!

Maker’s Path Market
2026-06-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Maker’s Path Market, 2477 Huntley Rd, Stittsville, ON K2S 1B8
Join us for the Maker’s Path Market on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Mad About Patchwork for a day of handmade goods and delicious food.
This indoor and outdoor artisan market features 57 local artisan and food vendors. The outdoor portion of the market takes place along a wide looping stone chip path, creating a relaxed and unique shopping experience surrounded by nature.
You can browse a wide variety of handcrafted goods, artwork, jewelry, self-care products, baked treats, specialty foods and more from talented local makers and artisans.
Parking and entry are FREE, so bring your friends and enjoy a fun day of shopping, food and community.
Ottawa Markets Collective supports community initiatives and we will be collecting non-perishable donations for the Stittsville Food Bank.
RAIN DATE July 11, 2026

Three Autistic Musicians Walk Into a Bar
2026-06-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Three Autistic Musicians Walk Into a Bar, Avant-Garde Bar
Date: June 23, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM to 10:15 PM
Venue: Avant-Garde Bar
Address: 135 Besserer St, Ottawa
Performers: Vincent Bishop, Erin Adair, and Spencer Scharf
Admission: $20. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Proceeds: Donated to Autistics for Autistics / A4A, an autistic-led self-advocacy and activism organization.
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Event Description
Three Autistic Musicians Walk Into a Bar brings Vincent Bishop, Erin Adair, and Spencer Scharf to Avant-Garde Bar for a night of music by autistic folk musicians in celebration of a belated Autistic Pride Day.
The show features three very different autistic musicians sharing original songs, covers, stories, and whatever else happens when you give an autistic person a microphone.
Whether you’re autistic yourself, have autistic family members or friends, or simply enjoy live music, you’re welcome to come out and join the evening.
Proceeds from the evening will be donated to Autistics for Autistics / A4A, an autistic-led organization that advocates for autistic rights, self-advocacy, and policy change.
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Autistic Pride: Why It Matters
Autistic Pride Day is celebrated each year on June 18. It is a day that focuses on acceptance, self-advocacy, and recognizing autistic people for who they are rather than viewing autism only through the lens of challenges or deficits.
Although this concert takes place a few days later, it is intended as a way to continue that celebration. The performers hope the evening will not only showcase local musical talent but also encourage conversations about neurodiversity, inclusion, and belonging.
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The Performers:
Erin Adair
Erin Adair is an Ottawa folksinger, multi-instrumentalist, adaptive music teacher, and community song leader rooted in folk, protest music, and singalong traditions. A CBC Searchlight Top 4 finalist and Canadian Folk Music Award nominee, Erin has performed at Mariposa, Bluesfest, Folkfest, Jazzfest, and the NAC’s Fourth Stage. Their performances are heartfelt, funny, and participatory.
Instagram: @erinadairmusic
Website: erinadairmusic.com
Spencer Scharf
Spencer Scharf is an Ottawa-based folk, rock, and blues multi-instrumentalist known for his one-man-band performances. Performing on guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, keyboard, harmonica, and vocals, he has appeared hundreds of times across the region and has been invited repeatedly to perform at Ottawa Bluesfest and CityFolk.
Instagram: @scharfspencer
Vincent Bishop
Vincent Bishop is an Ottawa-based bilingual folk/country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. A Carleton music graduate, he has released three albums and received the Robert Paquette Fund and Réseau Ontario’s “Coup de Foudre Salut!” award. He has also been nominated annually for Francophone Artist of the Year at the CMAOntario Awards since 2022. He performs with guitar, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, clarinet, jaw harp, bass, beatboxing, and live looping. His music explores optimism, identity, and his experience as an autistic artist.
Instagram: @vbishopmusic
Website: linktr.ee/vincentbishop
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Accessibility Note:
Avant-Garde Bar has two steps to enter and is not wheelchair-accessible. The venue is a bar environment, so there may be crowd noise, amplified music, and general sensory intensity. Ear protectors, earplugs, and some sensory items/fidgets will be available. We are confirming details about seating and space for mobility devices. Please contact us with specific access questions.
For more information, you can contact:
Erin Adair: erinadairmusic@gmail.com
Admin/Scheduling: admin@erinadairmusic.com
