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SUMMARY:Live from the Booth
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, Sparks Street pulses with the energy of Ottawa’s electronic music scene through Live from the Booth\, a free outdoor concert series presented by the Downtown BIA and Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC). Every Saturday evening\, local DJs and electronic artists transform the pedestrian mall into a vibrant dance floor\, offering music enthusiasts an energetic start to their weekends.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/live-from-the-booth-2/
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Tourism":MAILTO:info@ottawatourism.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250701
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20250619T104832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T104832Z
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SUMMARY:Welcoming Ottawa Week
DESCRIPTION:Welcoming Ottawa Week (WOW) is a unique\, annual series of events designed to showcase Ottawa’s genuine welcome and hospitality to newcomers. Through a wide range of activities WOW encourages dialogue\, learning\, and celebration.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/welcoming-ottawa-week/
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20250605T104815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T104815Z
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SUMMARY:Songs from the Shed
DESCRIPTION:A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series\, Songs from the Shed\, will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 12pm-1:30pm. Music lovers from the Ottawa region are invited to come enjoy lunch outdoors with a variety of captivating singer-songwriters in solo or duo formations. The project will be run by Ottawa’s own Jessy Lindsay\, bilingual singer-songwriter and program coordinator.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/songs-from-the-shed-3/
LOCATION:Sparks Street\, from Elgin Street to Lyon Street\, Ottawa\, K1P 5B7\, Sparks Street\, from Elgin Street to Lyon Street\, Ottawa\, K1P 5B7
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20260409T134340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T134340Z
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SUMMARY:Resistant Fibres
DESCRIPTION:Discover Resistant Fibres\, a new exhibition at Âjagemô showcasing textile art as a powerful form of protest\, celebration\, and healing. Curated by Julie Graff\, this display features works from the Canada Council Art Bank collection from June 17\, 2025\, to May 19\, 2026.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/resistant-fibres/
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Tourism":MAILTO:info@ottawatourism.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250629
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20250605T104814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T104814Z
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SUMMARY:Private Fears in Public Places
DESCRIPTION:This acclaimed play by Sir Alan Ayckbourn blends humour\, insight\, and heart in a contemporary story about six Londoners searching for love\, connection\, and a place to call home. A modern\, film-like take on loneliness and desire from one of Britain’s most celebrated playwrights.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/private-fears-in-public-places/
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Tourism":MAILTO:info@ottawatourism.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20250605T104815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T104815Z
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SUMMARY:Songs from the Shed
DESCRIPTION:A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series\, Songs from the Shed\, will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 12pm-1:30pm. Music lovers from the Ottawa region are invited to come enjoy lunch outdoors with a variety of captivating singer-songwriters in solo or duo formations. The project will be run by Ottawa’s own Jessy Lindsay\, bilingual singer-songwriter and program coordinator.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/songs-from-the-shed-4/
LOCATION:Sparks Street\, from Elgin Street to Lyon Street\, Ottawa\, K1P 5B7\, Sparks Street\, from Elgin Street to Lyon Street\, Ottawa\, K1P 5B7
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Tourism":MAILTO:info@ottawatourism.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20250424T105233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T105233Z
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SUMMARY:Escapade Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Escapade Music Festival is the first festival of its kind in the NCR. It is an event dedicated to the development of the electronic music scene and demographic in the NCR. Escapade Music Festival’s goals are to produce a festival during the Canada Day time frame that is unrivalled in the country by combining the most sought after international talent\, best and most accomplished local talent\, over the top production\, along with unparalleled service and ambiance. Escapade Music Festival made its debut in 2010 with over three thousand (3\,000) people attending the inaugural event that featured sound and visual production never experienced with an event of this kind in the NCR. The event was headlined by Canadian born superstar\, Grammy-award winning DJ and producer Deadmau5. In 2011\, Escapade Music Festival came even stronger with an artist that had never performed in Ottawa and that is known as the biggest DJ in the world. In addition to having the pleasure to be entertained by TIËSTO\, patrons had the chance to see two (2) additional international stars in Laidback Luke and Calvin Harris (also his first time in Ottawa) as well as six (6) local and national DJ’s. The event attendance almost doubled in size since its first year inception with a crowd of almost five thousand (5\,000) people. With the increasing demand for this type of music and event in the NCR\, DNA Presents moved to the Ottawa Stadium for its 2012 edition. With the likes of Avicii\, Afrojack\, Eric Prydz and more\, 2012 saw the festival grow to 15\,000 attendees. With no slowing down in sight\, 2013 saw Escapade Music Festival grow to over 20\,000 attendees over 2 days at the RA Centre. Our 5th anniversary in 2014 saw us hit a record attendance of 28\,000 attendees at our newest home\, The Rideau Carleton Raceway. Finally\, in 2015\, Escapade returned to Rideau Carleton Raceway for two amazing days of music event was headlined by Canadian born superstar\, Grammy Award winning DJ and producer Deadmau5.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/escapade-music-festival/
LOCATION:103 York St\, Ottawa\, K1N5T4\, 103 York St\, Ottawa\, K1N5T4
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T105013Z
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SUMMARY:Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
DESCRIPTION:This free multi-day summer festival on the Rideau River—the largest event of its kind in North America—features racing\, concerts\, family fun\, local food vendors and more. \nEach June\, you can watch exciting races and enjoy top-notch concerts at the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival for free! The fundraising festival takes place just south of downtown Ottawa at beautiful Mooney’s Bay Park\, with its sandy beach and large Giver 150 children’s playground. Cheer on teams of 20 paddlers\, each guided by a drummer and a steersperson\, as they power large\, colourful boats! \nIn between or after the races\, browse for artisans’ products and multicultural culinary treats\, enjoy a drink at the beach bar\, check out sports demonstrations\, and kick back to great live music. Past performers have included The Sheepdogs\, Alan Doyle\, Jeff Healy\, Arkell and Spirit of the West\, as well as local stars such as MonkeyJunk\, Lynn Miles and Jim Bryson. \nAnd if you’re visiting with kids\, don’t miss the vibrant children’s area\, which offers fun with crafts\, music\, science\, puppets\, clowns\, games\, animals and magic.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/tim-hortons-ottawa-dragon-boat-festival/
LOCATION:\, Ottawa\, \, Ottawa
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20250605T104841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T104841Z
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SUMMARY:UNA BULLA: A Cuban Salsa Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the third edition of UNA BULLA! A Cuban Salsa Extravaganza. This high-energy\, three-day festival features over 20 workshops in Cuban Salsa\, Casino Rueda\, and Afro-Cuban dance\, plus vibrant performances and nightly socials. Join us for a weekend of music\, movement\, and Latin celebration.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/una-bulla-a-cuban-salsa-extravaganza/
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Tourism":MAILTO:info@ottawatourism.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250625
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20250424T105354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T105354Z
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SUMMARY:Festival L'Outaouais en Fête
DESCRIPTION:It’s the pleasure of getting together\, sharing local culture and discovering others from elsewhere. With more than 40 years of existence\, the festival continues to grow and refuses to grow old!
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/festival-loutaouais-en-fete/
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Tourism":MAILTO:info@ottawatourism.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20250321T132110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T132110Z
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Summer Jazz Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Ottawa Jazz Festival\, established in 1980\, is one of Canada’s premier jazz events\, renowned for showcasing world-class talent in the heart of the nation’s capital. As it marks its 45th anniversary in 2025\, the Festival remains a cherished summer tradition\, featuring a diverse array of international and Canadian artists across jazz\, blues\, soul\, and experimental genres. What began as a small local event has evolved into a dynamic celebration of live music\, fostering meaningful connections between artists and audiences. \nCommitted to honouring jazz’s rich history while embracing its ever-evolving future\, the Festival continues to push musical boundaries. Join us in Ottawa from June 20 to 29\, 2025\, for an extraordinary experience of thrilling performances and vibrant programming. Set against the stunning backdrop of downtown Ottawa in Confederation Park\, the Festival offers both ticketed and free shows across\nmultiple venues\, creating a truly unforgettable musical journey. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/ottawa-summer-jazz-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Confederation Park\, Elgin St\, Ottawa K1P 5J2\, Confederation Park\, Elgin St\, Ottawa K1P 5J2
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20250612T104907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T104907Z
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:During this summer jazz festival\, outdoor stages\, theatres\, galleries\, restaurants and clubs throughout downtown Ottawa buzz with fans enjoying every kind of jazz—from big band to avant garde—and more. \nThe Ottawa Jazz Festival gives you a unique opportunity to enjoy intimate performances day and night in striking indoor and outdoor settings. Hundreds of big names and up-and-coming artists from jazz and related genres keep things swinging for a full week! \nSince its beginnings in 1981\, the festival has attracted a wide range of Canadian and international musical greats to Canada’s capital\, including Herbie Hancock\, Dave Brubeck\, Aretha Franklin\, Toots Thielemans\, Branford Marsalis\, Norah Jones\, Sonny Rollins\, Diana Krall\, Jane Siberry\, Maynard Ferguson and John Mayall.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/ottawa-jazz-festival-2/
LOCATION:\, Ottawa\, K1N 5T2\, \, Ottawa\, K1N 5T2
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Tourism":MAILTO:info@ottawatourism.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250620T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250629T223000
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20250217T210224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T064352Z
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:Layers of Sound & History.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrating its 45th anniversary in 2025\, the Ottawa Jazz Festival’s programming continues to be a trailblazer in the complexities and explorations of jazz.\n\n\nThe Ottawa Jazz Festival exists to advance the appreciation and knowledge of all music\, in particular jazz\, by programming music that richly underscores the continuing creativity and diversity of the artists and the music itself.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/ottawa-jazz-festival/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P 5W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concerts/music,Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20250424T105215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T105215Z
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Fiesta Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Experience the vibrant spirit of Filipino culture in Ottawa. Indulge in mouthwatering cuisine\, enjoy lively performances\, and connect with local Filipinos. A weekend of fun\, flavour\, and Filipino pride awaits—do not miss it!
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/ottawa-fiesta-extravaganza/
LOCATION:4899 Uplands Drive\, Ottawa\, K1V 2N6\, 4899 Uplands Drive\, Ottawa\, K1V 2N6
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Tourism":MAILTO:info@ottawatourism.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20250424T105253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T105253Z
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SUMMARY:Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Ottawa Bicycle Club’s most demanding event attracts up to 1\,500 riders in a two-day trip to Kingston and back. The annual two-day event is one of the largest such events in Canada\, offering an unforgettable cycling experience.   \nThe tour features four unique routes with one-way lengths of 106km to 220km. The routes go through the scenic countryside of the Rideau Valley passing many picturesque lakes and historic towns.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/rideau-lakes-cycle-tour/
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Tourism":MAILTO:info@ottawatourism.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20250424T105308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T105308Z
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival
DESCRIPTION:Experience Canada’s diverse Indigenous cultures through interactive activities\, live performances\, and FREE family fun. Savour Indigenous foods\, register for creative workshops\, shop the Indigenous Marketplace\, and enjoy non-stop live entertainment. Catch the Glow-in-the-Dark Pow Wow and a spectacular drone show. The International Competition Pow Wow (all weekend) features Grammy-nominated Bear Creek and 2024 champions Battle Nation as Host Drums. Family-friendly fun includes the SuperDogs\, axe throwing\, Jed the Mechanical Bull\, Inuit Games\, and Mādahòkì Farm’s Ojibwe Spirit Horses. Throughout June\, enjoy live concerts and other Indigenous programming at venues across the city.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/ottawa-summer-solstice-indigenous-festival/
LOCATION:4420 West Hunt Club Road\, Ottawa\, K2R 1H4\, 4420 West Hunt Club Road\, Ottawa\, K2R 1H4
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20250612T104745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T104745Z
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SUMMARY:Beekeeping Experience
DESCRIPTION:Get a behind-the-scenes look at Gibbs Honey during a guided tour of the home apiary\, honey house\, hives\, and wildflower meadows. Led by an expert beekeeper\, this hands-on experience includes opening a hive\, spotting the queen\, and witnessing the intricate life of bees up close. A unique outing perfect for small groups\, team building\, or a day trip to scenic Vankleek Hill.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/beekeeping-experience-2/
LOCATION:501 Mac Callum’s Lane\, Vankleek Hill\, K0B 1R0\, 501 Mac Callum's Lane\, Vankleek Hill\, K0B 1R0
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Tourism":MAILTO:info@ottawatourism.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20250619T104809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T104809Z
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SUMMARY:See the Bees
DESCRIPTION:Get the buzz on bees during this hands-on weekend experience\, running from May 17 to August 17. Watch beekeepers at work\, learn how hives function\, and if you’re feeling brave\, suit up and hold a frame of bees. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/see-the-bees/
LOCATION:538 River Road\, Ottawa\, K1V 1E9\, 538 River Road\, Ottawa\, K1V 1E9
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Tourism":MAILTO:info@ottawatourism.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250621T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20250409T130829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T130829Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival
DESCRIPTION:June 21-22\, 2025 at Wesley Clover Parks\, Ottawa \nExperience Canada’s diverse Indigenous cultures through interactive activities\, live performances\, and FREE family fun. Savour Indigenous foods\, register for creative workshops\, shop the Indigenous Marketplace\, and enjoy non-stop live entertainment. Catch the Glow-in-the-Dark Pow Wow and a spectacular drone show. The International Competition Pow Wow (all weekend) features Grammy-nominated Bear Creek and 2024 champions Battle Nation as Host Drums. Family-friendly fun includes the SuperDogs\, axe throwing\, Jed the Mechanical Bull\, Inuit Games\, and Madahoki Farm’s Ojibwe Spirit Horses. Throughout June\, enjoy live concerts and other Indigenous programming at venues across the city. \nFor details and the full schedule\, visit summersolsticefestivals.ca
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/summer-solstice-indigenous-festival/
LOCATION:Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival\, Wesley Clover Parks\, 401 Corkstown Road\, Nepean\, ON\, K2H 8T1
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250621T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
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SUMMARY:Live from the Booth
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, Sparks Street pulses with the energy of Ottawa’s electronic music scene through Live from the Booth\, a free outdoor concert series presented by the Downtown BIA and Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC). Every Saturday evening\, local DJs and electronic artists transform the pedestrian mall into a vibrant dance floor\, offering music enthusiasts an energetic start to their weekends.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/live-from-the-booth-3/
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Tourism":MAILTO:info@ottawatourism.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20250522T104837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T104837Z
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SUMMARY:Artisans' Market by Minerva Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:Visit the ByWard Market every other Sunday to explore 30+ vendors offering handmade goods like home decor\, jewelry\, cider\, spices and more!
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/artisans-market-by-minerva-ottawa-3/
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Tourism":MAILTO:info@ottawatourism.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250622T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250622T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20250313T150816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T150900Z
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SUMMARY:Lansdowne Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:From the heart of the land to the heart of the city! Connect with 85+ local vendors in the historic Aberdeen Pavilion every Sunday. Shop for the freshest seasonal produce\, meat & dairy\, baked goods\, prepared foods\, crafts\, and more. Stop by the food court for lunch and enjoy the market musicians. Everything is authentic (no resellers) and produced within 100km of Ottawa!
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/lansdowne-farmers-market-2/2025-06-22/
LOCATION:Aberdeen Pavilion\, Aberdeen Pavilion
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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ORGANIZER;CN="TDPlace":MAILTO:boxoffice@tdplace.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250622T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
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SUMMARY:Salsa Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dance\, Ottawa! Head to the ByWard Market every Sunday with free open-level dance classes at 3 pm\, followed by social dancing at 4. No partner or experience needed—just bring your energy. Led by instructors from the University of Ottawa Salsa Club.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/salsa-sundays/
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Tourism":MAILTO:info@ottawatourism.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250622T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250622T230000
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20250313T104724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T071055Z
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SUMMARY:Three Days Grace & Volbeat
DESCRIPTION:Three Days Grace & Volbeat\nSunday\, June 22\, 2025 7 PM\nThree Days Grace\nThree Days Grace balance moments of extreme emotion on an axis of pummeling hard rock anthems and pensive balladry. Along the way\, the Juno Award-nominated multiplatinum record-breaking Ontario\, Canada quartet have amassed billions of streams and millions of album sales\, sold out arenas on multiple continents\, and reached unprecedented heights\, earning a staggering 17 total #1 entries on the Mediabase Active Rock Chart and sharing the record for “Most #1 singles on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs Chart” with 16. In the wake of 2018’s Outsider\, they picked up “Rock Artist of the Year” at the iHeartRadio Music Awards and “Rock Songwriters of the Year” for the single “The Mountain” at the SOCAN Awards. The album garnered nods for “Album of the Year” and “Rock Album of the Year” at the 2019 Juno Awards. Three years prior\, 2015’s Human housed the gold-selling “I Am Machine” and “Painkiller.” Achieving dozens of gold and platinum certifications worldwide\, their catalog comprises the double-platinum Three Days Grace [2003]\, triple-platinum One-X [2006]\, gold-certified Life Starts Now [2009]\, and epic Transit of Venus [2012]. As “one of the most-streamed rock bands in the world\,” they impressively attract over 8 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Speaking to quietly inescapable presence\, they appeared on the NBA2K19 Soundtrack curated by Travis Scott\, while Jeris Johnson served up a viral cover of “Never Too Late” and the late Lil Peep and Lil Tracy have sampled “The Real You.” Thus far\, their number one smashes span “Chalk Outline\,” “The High Road\,” “Misery Loves My Company\,” “World So Cold\,” “Good Life\,” “Break\,” “Never Too Late\,” “Animal I Have Become\,” “Pain\,” “Just Like You\,” and “Home.” However\, the band ascend to another stratosphere on their 2022 seventh full-length offering\, Explosions [RCA Records]. \nVolbeat\nVolbeat are two decades deep into a career that has found them sharing stages with genre legends like Black Sabbath\, Metallica\, Motorhead\, Slipknot\, Megadeth\, Anthrax and more. They have racked up nearly three billion cumulative streams over the course of their career\, earned gold and platinum certifications all over the world\, scored a Best Metal Performance Grammy nomination for “Room 24 (feat. King Diamond)” from 2014’s acclaimed (and U.S. gold-certified) Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies\, and have won multiple Danish Music Awards.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/three-days-grace-volbeat/
LOCATION:Canadian Tire Centre\, 1000 Palladium Dr\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2V 1A4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concerts/music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Tire Centre":MAILTO:canadiantirecentre@canadiantirecentre.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251029
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20250605T104816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T104816Z
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SUMMARY:Songs from the Shed
DESCRIPTION:A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series\, Songs from the Shed\, will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 12pm-1:30pm. Music lovers from the Ottawa region are invited to come enjoy lunch outdoors with a variety of captivating singer-songwriters in solo or duo formations. The project will be run by Ottawa’s own Jessy Lindsay\, bilingual singer-songwriter and program coordinator.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/songs-from-the-shed-5/
LOCATION:Sparks Street\, from Elgin Street to Lyon Street\, Ottawa\, K1P 5B7\, Sparks Street\, from Elgin Street to Lyon Street\, Ottawa\, K1P 5B7
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Tourism":MAILTO:info@ottawatourism.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250626
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20250501T104818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T104818Z
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SUMMARY:Powwow Workout
DESCRIPTION:A powwow is a gathering to celebrate First Nations culture through dance\, songs\, food and crafts\, and is open to all. The Pow Wow Workout is 45-minute high-intensity exercise program that will incorporate powwow dance steps from different styles of powwow dance and the sounds of contemporary and traditional powwow music into a simple\, follow-along workout. Amanda Fox will introduce Pow Wow’s history and cultural context throughout the program and respond to questions throughout the session.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/powwow-workout-8/
LOCATION:1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, K1P 5W1\, 1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, K1P 5W1
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Tourism":MAILTO:info@ottawatourism.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250626
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20250605T104732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T104732Z
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SUMMARY:Black history in Ottawa Streets
DESCRIPTION:Hop on a historic bus tour through the streets of Ottawa and uncover the vibrant tapestry of Black history in the capital and across Canada. Each stop shares stories of resilience\, culture\, and community.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/black-history-in-ottawa-streets-6/
LOCATION:W.E.P.\, 111\, Albert Street\,\, Ottawa\, K1P 1A5\, W.E.P.\, 111\, Albert Street\,\, Ottawa\, K1P 1A5
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Tourism":MAILTO:info@ottawatourism.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250625T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250626T220000
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
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SUMMARY:Shelley Conducts Zarathustra
DESCRIPTION:You have heard the opening to Richard Strauss’s Also sprach Zarathustra \, but did you know it has nine spectacular parts? Experience them all.\nComposer Claude Debussy’s love for the ocean rises and falls in giant waves of sound in La mer. \nIan Cusson is a Canadian Indigenous composer whose music maps and explores the Canadian Indigenous experience.\n\nThus Spake Zarathustra has been an inspiration to other great composers like Aaron Copland and superstar movie score composer John Williams. The first section of this opus was famously used in 2001: A Space Odyssey and most recently in the very first trailer for the blockbuster film Barbie. From the moment you hear its opening low hum and those three crystalline trumpet notes\, you will get why Zarathustra is one for the ages.  \nWe then move onto La mer by the French composer Claude Debussy\, who once thought he would become a sailor but thankfully changed course and turned to music. But he always loved “my old friend\, the sea; it is always endless and beautiful. It really is the thing in nature that best puts you in your place.”  \nThe evening is capped off with music by composer Ian Cusson\, who explores the Canadian Indigenous experience\, including the history of the Métis people and the intersection of Western and Indigenous cultures.  \nAlexander Shelley leads the NAC Orchestra and musicians of the NACO Mentorship Program for the closing night of the season. \n—– \nThe NACO Mentorship program is made possible in part through the generous support of the Friends of the NAC Orchestra. \n\n\n			\n			There are no program notes for this event.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/shelley-conducts-zarathustra/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P 5W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concerts/music
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ORGANIZER;CN="NAC":MAILTO:tickets-billets@nac-cna.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20250619T104738Z
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SUMMARY:High tea on the veranda
DESCRIPTION:Laurier House National Historic Site and Working Title Kitchen invite you to enjoy decadent pastries\, delightful desserts\, and high tea on the verandah of this historic home. After tea\, explore the residence that was once home to two of Canada’s longest-serving prime ministers: Sir Wilfrid Laurier and William Lyon Mackenzie King.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/high-tea-on-the-veranda-2/
LOCATION:335 Laurier Avenue East\, Ottawa\, K1N 6R4\, 335 Laurier Avenue East\, Ottawa\, K1N 6R4
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Tourism":MAILTO:info@ottawatourism.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTSTAMP:20260504T054816
CREATED:20250501T105034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T105034Z
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SUMMARY:RCMP Musical Ride Sunset Ceremonies
DESCRIPTION:Watch the world-famous RCMP Musical Ride Mounties perform a free\, time-honoured tradition in Canada’s capital\, including complex and thrilling cavalry figures and drills choreographed to music.  \nOver one weekend each summer\, a full troop of 32 riders and their horses perform the Canadian Sunset Ceremonies at their home base—the RCMP Musical Ride Centre\, located just east of downtown Ottawa. The time-honoured tradition features an impressive performance by the Musical Ride\, a flag lowering ceremony at sunset\, and a participatory singing of the national anthem.  \nThis free event is held outdoors and may be canceled due to inclement weather.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/rcmp-musical-ride-sunset-ceremonies/
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Tourism":MAILTO:info@ottawatourism.ca
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