Ottawa 
I. Family & Kids Activities
1. Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival
The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival is an event that truly represents the cultural diversity of our urban Indigenous community, with full participation of First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists. We have exciting family-friendly entertainment all weekend on our Main Stage with emerging local performers and top talent across Canada. The heart of our festival is our competition Pow Wow. Extremely visual, this competition Pow Wow attracts some of the best singers and dancers from across North America to compete for $75,000 in prizes. An exciting way to experience our rich culture we have drummed up for you. Details
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2. RCMP Musical Ride Sunset Ceremonies
The Sunset Ceremonies is a time-honoured tradition in Ottawa, featuring the world-famous RCMP Musical Ride and the signature Sunset Ceremony. The Musical Ride, with a full troop of 32 riders and their horses, consists of complex and thrilling cavalry figures and drills choreographed to music. These movements demand the utmost control, timing and coordination. Details
3. St-Jean Festival
Francophone Festival. Details
4. Strawberry Social
Glens will be celebrating Canada’s 150 Birthday. Details
5. Kinburn Fun Day!
The day will be filled with FREE activities for all ages! Fun Day includes a euchre tournament, a BBQ, a show by Little Ray’s Reptiles, kids attractions (bouncy castle, obstacle course, face painting, dance and games), a vendor fair and a concert/dance in the evening with country/rock band Sidewinder. Details
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II. Live Music
1. Tim McGraw
– Soul2Soul The World Tour. Details
Canadian Tire Centre – 1000 Palladium Drive, Kanata
2. TD Ottawa Jazz Festival
From the world’s greatest jazz improvisers, jazz piano trios, to big band extravaganzas and a remarkable assemblage of the finest female vocalists in the world today, this year’s 37th edition of the TD Ottawa Jazz Festiva. Performing on the TekSavvy Main Stage Concerts Under the Stars Series are a remarkable array of headlining women including Canada’s Serena Ryder (June 23), Feist (July 2) – whose music was featured in an Apple commercial, and British R&B vocalist Joss Stone (June25). Country legend Kenny Rogers, includes the TD Ottawa Jazz Festival as a stop on his final world tour on June 24, Kenny Rogers’ Final World Tour: The Gambler’s Last Deal with Special Guest Linda Davis. Details
Various Venues, Ottawa
3. The Tenors
Canada’s internationally acclaimed vocal group mixes operatic classics with soaring versions of pop songs in a concert that’s sure to make audiences swoon. Details
NAC Southam Hall, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa
4. Sing Ottawa en chœur!
The Cantata Singers of Ottawa (CSO), the Capital Chamber Choir (CCC) and the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir (ORYC), in conjunction with Ottawa 2017 are delighted to present a joyous choral celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary in our Nation’s Capital. Sing Ottawa en chœur will present five concerts and two discussion panels exploring Canadian music and the music that represents the cultures of people who call Canada their home. Details
St. Joseph’s Church, 151 Laurier Ave. E.
Ottawa
5. Leila Forouhar Live
Leila has released more than 20 albums during her musical career so far. She has performed a lot of great concerts, in many different countries. Her most popular concert was at the Kodak Theater in 2003. Leila Forouhar can be entitled a part of geniuses in music of Iran and world, because she is able to perform all music styles and methods. Details
Algonquin Commons Theatre
1385 Woodroffe Ave., Building E, Ottawa
6. Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Getaway Tour – The Getaway debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Album Sales Chart and at No. 2 on the Billboard Top 200 upon its release in June. The Getaway marks the Grammy Award-winning band’s seventh top 10 album and third No. 2 on the Top 200 Chart. The album debuted at No.1 in Australia, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands and New Zealand, and at No. 2 in the United Kingdom and Germany. The Getaway was produced by Danger Mouse and mixed by Nigel Godrich. Details
Canadian Tire Centre, Kanata
7. Heineken Escapade 2017
Tiësto Above & Beyond Steve Aoki Oliver Heldens ZEDS DEAD Alan Walker Lost Kings Slushii The Underground Richie Hawtin Maya Jane Coles Coyu Hito Anjunabeats Stage Mat Zo (Anjunabeats Classics Set) Andrew Bayer Ilan Bluestone Jason Ross Fatum House Party Claude VonStroke MK Shiba San Sonny Fodera Snailed It Snails Bro Safari Black Tiger Sex Machine Herobust TrollPhace b2b Trampa Barely Alive Michael Sparks Rönin. Details
Lansdowne Park
450 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa
III. Theatre & Performing Arts
1. “The Savannah Disputation” Play Reading
Play reading of ” The Savannah Disputation ” by professional actors! There are no props nor staging (hence the “podcast” feel) – so this event is not as formal as a fully staged play – but the experience Details
2. Propeller Dance
If you have never seen award winning Propeller Dance Company live don’t miss this special chance to experience Propeller’s unique ensemble of eight dancers, each with individual style and ways of being in the world, as they perform in Renata Soutter’s latest dance-theatre creation. In a style that is all at once abstract, real and contemporary, Soutter and the Company along with musician Jesse Stewart take us through a raucous romp that reflects our shared desire for love, understanding… and good footwear. The refrain of desirable lives achieved through fight, flight and pride will have you laughing, crying and yelling out loud! Details
3. Old Love
Bud Mitchell fell in love at first sight with his boss’s wife 25 years ago and has carried a torch for her ever since. Perhaps her husband’s funeral isn’t the most sensible time for Bud to kindle a romance, but this is a man on a mission! An insightful and hilarious look at broken hearts and second chances by one of OLT’s favourite playwrights. Details
Ottawa
IV. Sports, & Related events
1. Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
Annually marking the first weekend of summer, the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival brings together North America’s premier dragon boating regatta and an epic lineup of free concerts!
Kicking things off on a stacked Thursday night are The Sheepdogs, Said The Whale and The Elwins. Friday, in what’s sure to be a fantastic evening, are Dear Rouge, The Zolas and Kalle Mattson. Continuing the festivities on Saturday are the spectacular Half Moon Run, Darcys, Kasador, and Twin Flames. Details
June 22 to 25, 2017
Mooney’s Bay Park, 2960 Riverside Drive, Ottawa
Free
2. Ottawa REDBLACKS
vs. Calgary Stampeders.
Friday, June 23, 2017 | 7:30 PM
Stadium at TD Place, Ottawa
3. Ottawa Fury FC
vs. New York Red Bulls II
Saturday, June 24, 2017 | 2:00 PM
Stadium at TD Place, Ottawa
4. Push For Your Tush
Push for Your Tush is Canada’s largest colon cancer event series in the country. With communities nationwide, Push for Your Tush has raised over $5.4 million dollars to date and continues to grow to support research, education, awareness and patient support. Details
Saturday, June 24, 2017 | 9:00AM
Landsdowne Park
450 Queen Elizabeth Dr, Ottawa
$35.00
V. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
1. Ottawa Welcomes the World
Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia: celebration of Slovenian history, economy, and culture. Featuring cultural and musical performers from all over Canada, this celebration is sure to get you up and practicing your polka moves in no time! Our exhibitors will teach you about the art, business, tourism, and history of our small but beautiful country, and even give you a taste of some delicious Slovenian cuisine. Whether you already know about Slovenia, or you’ve never heard of it, this event is sure to make you fall in love with our beautiful country. Details
Embassy of the Republic of Korea: The Korean Culture Fair will be presenting an exciting line-up of performances and experiences that range from traditional to modern, as well as interactive information booths, cultural experience corners, and delightful Korean delicacies from Ottawa’s top Korean chefs. The ‘Korean Culture Fair’ will take you on a journey to Korea right here at home. Details
Slovenia: Friday, June 23, 2017 | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Korea: Sunday, June 25, 2017 | 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Ottawa
2. Water Garden Tour
The 9th annual Water Garden Tour, hosted by the Greater Ottawa Water Garden Horticultural Society, will be featuring 10 beautiful water gardens of various designs and sizes. One site will also be showcased at night. Details
10 water gardens around Ottawa area
3. Bytowne Oyster Festival
Oysterfest by Whalesbone restaurant! Details
Whalesbone Fish Supply, 504 Kent St.
Ottawa
4. Buy Canadian day
For Canada 150, support local and save on made-in-Canada goods(Save HST). We’ve mapped out 30 stores across Ottawa to make it easy. Details
Various Venues, Ottawa
5. 150 Years of Canada’s Scariest Ghost Stories
True north strong and spooky! The Haunted Walk is celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday by taking you from coast to coast and exploring the most spine-tingling tales the country has to offer. Favourite local stories and a visit inside the Bytown Museum, Ottawa’s oldest and most haunted building will also be featured during this unique experience. Details
Haunted Walk, 46 ½ Sparks Street, Ottawa
Youth (10 – 17): $16.75
Children (under 10): Free
6. Welcoming Ottawa Week
Welcoming Ottawa Week includes 70+ events that will enable participants – newcomers and long-term residents alike – to express themselves and to connect through fun and engaging experiences that may produce lasting impressions and relationships. This year’s WOW embraces Canada’s 150th anniversary and includes events that reflect on lesser known aspects of Canada’s history.
Details
Various Venues, Ottawa