Events in Ottawa: July 28 to 30, 2017

1. Chamberfest

The largest chamber music festival in the world, Ottawa Chamberfest presents more than 100 performances from renowned artists at incredible venues across downtown Ottawa. The festival endeavours to satiate fans of this form of classical music, as well as create inclusive atmospheres to introduce the style to new listeners during its two weeks. The festival’s all-encompassing approach is uncommon, making Chamberfest a welcomed rarity.  Details

2. Festival Country du Grand

Country music festival. Details

3. Canadian Guitar Festival

Three days of performances by masters of fingerstyle guitar from across the globe, the Canadian Fingerstyle Guitar Competition, open mic, workshops, camping, legendary campfire jams and more! Details

1. A Midsummer Night’s Dream

 Celebrate with Ottawa’s award winning original professional Shakespeare company, a Company of Fools on their 15th anniversary of Torchlight Shakespeare with one of the Bard’s most beloved and whimsical comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream!

Helena loves Demetrius. Demetrius loves Hermia. Hermia loves Lysander. Throw into this mix an enchanted forest, a mischievous fairy, a feuding king and queen and a troupe of terrible wannabe actors and you have a recipe for a hilarious, magical, love-filled summer night.  Details

2. Pardon Me, Prime Minister

The Prime Minister and Chancellor are preparing a puritanical budget taxing amusements such as bingo, gambling and night-clubs out of existence. On the afternoon before its presentation, however, each in turn appears to be the father of the pretty Shirley, the result of a post-party conference night many years ago. Many cover-ups (and uncoverings!) ensue. Details

3. Motown the Musical

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Details

4. Romeo & Juliet

Passions soar and hearts break in this 90-minute version of Shakespeare’s love story for all time. Here is love as obsession–love in a time of darkness. Here is craziness in the face of a culture where honour killings are rampant, and death is a better option than marriage to a chosen suitor.
Join us outdoors to celebrate the long evenings and warm weather and enjoy theatre that stands the test of time. Details

5. The Amorous Servant

The Amorous Servant is about a clever young maid, bound in dedication and honour to her disinherited master. With a love that knows no bounds, this servant expertly schemes to break through the greed and treachery that has corrupted her master’s house. She’s determined to bring peace to his wealthy but dysfunctional family. Love and honour meet the physicality and hilarity of Commedia dell’Arte in this rarely seen jewel by Carlo Goldoni. Details

Ottawa Fury

vs. Toronto FC II

July 29th, 2017 | 07:00 PM

TD Place , Ottawa

Tickets

1. Chinatown Night Market

With the beautfiul Chinatown Royal Arch as the backdrop, all of our best food vendors from across Ontario will be back including Night Market favorites such as Hong Kong Bubble Waffles, Twisted Potato chips, Squid on a stick and CHATIME Bubble Tea! Details

2. Agwata

Multimedia Water Show. “Like a kaleidoscope of images and colours, AGWÀTÀ, which means “to emerge from the water” in Algonquin, amazes us by troubling events of our past. The history emerges from the creek, like a trickle of time that we pluck from the water moment by moment: a ballet of fish, a log drive opera, a callous industry and a rain of ashes.”. Details

3. Educate and Feed Communities Foundation BBQ

In collaboration with community members, EFC Foundation plans to help by building a school and providing education programs. This is a long-term solution for the citizens of Canaan, strengthening their ability to gain livelihoods and become self-sufficient. But to do this we need your help. All proceeds from the BBQ will go directly to our project. Details

4. Cruise The Capital

Celebrating Harley-Davidson™ 100th Anniversary in Canada and Canada’s 150 Anniversary. Events include rally, bike games, show and shine, and more! Details

5. Somali Cultural Festival

Join us for food, dance and entertainment at this years Somali Cultural Festival. Details

6. Kontinuum

This immersive multimedia production, created by Ottawa 2017 and Moment Factory, unfolds in Ottawa’s future Lyon Light Rail Transit (LRT) station. Visitors descend deep underground into an anomaly in the fabric of reality where invisible frequencies take on physical dimension. Elevate your senses and awaken your imagination in this journey where two realms collide. Which path will you choose? Details

7. Kabeshinan Minitig Pavilion

The Pavilion exhibit will involve both archaeological artifacts that underscore this area, the National Capital Region, as an original and central trading place for numerous Indigenous people over the centuries. The Kabeshinàn Minitig Pavilion will host many of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation artists/crafts people along with featured Indigenous Artists in both visual arts and fine crafts from across turtle island throughout the summer months.  Details

8. MOSAÏCANADA 150

Mosaiculture is a most spectacular horticultural technique that combines the following different art forms: sculpture for the structure, paint for the palette of colours, and horticulture as the means of creating living and changing artworks with plants. The theme of the Gatineau exhibit will reflect 150 years of history, values, culture and arts in Canada, represented by some 40 different arrangements.
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9. Ottawa Welcomes the World

The Royal Thai Embassy: In celebrating Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, the Royal Thai Embassy in Ottawa would like to invite everyone to the “Amazing Thailand” festival at Lansdowne Park on 28th July 2017 to seek a chance to experience at first-hand various aspects of Thai culture, featuring authentic THAI CUISINE, exhilarating MUAY THAI demonstrations, captivating THAI DANCES, TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE, and unique THAI HANDICRAFTS. Details

Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania: Folk dancing, choral singing, original gastronomy, folk art how-to demonstrations, a painting exhibition, and other activities await you. This extraordinary day of celebration will be presented by over 250 dancers, singers, and artists of Lithuanian origin from all four corners of Canada and will conclude with a festive soirée where music and dance will be an integral part of the festivities. Details