Canada Day 2017 in Ottawa and Canada’s Capital Region
Celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation with festivities extending from June 30 to July 2, 2017! For the full schedule of official Canada Day events, visit www.canada.ca/canadaday
Sunday, July 2, 2017
Doors open: 4:00 p.m. Show time: 5:00 p.m.
Ukrainian Banquet Hall, 1000 Byron Ave, Ottawa.
3's Company presents: “FOLKLARAMA 2017” A kaleidoscope of Trinidad & Tobago Culture. Featuring Montreal’s West-Can Performing Folk Company. Guest Artistes:Nepean Pan harmonic Steel Orchestra, Suzan Lavertu, Artistic Director, Cultural Arts Studio, School of Afro Caribbean Dance and Ulyn Small. Dance music by David SuperSound following the show. Tickets: Adults - $25.00 (advance) & $35.00 (at the door). Children 8 to 16 yrs - $12.00. DANCE TICKETS: $15.00 (8:00 p.m). Information: 613-899-0493; 613-834-4282; 613-834-1718. Proceeds will be used to support of Trinidad and Tobago’s participation in Canada’s 150th celebration at TRINBAGO DAY, Sunday, August 20, 2017 Horticultural Building, Lansdowne Park, Ottawa
July 7 - 9, 2017
Arts Court - Theatre, 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa
PLAY: The West Woods. Written by Tara Reddick. Directed by Emmy Alcorn.
Produced by Mulgrave Road Theatre. Set in 1968, a heady but challenging time of social change for African-Nova Scotian women, when many simply decided not to work “in service” anymore, The West Woods gives a touching and human face to the struggles of the time. Tickets: starting at $25. ORDER BY PHONE: 1 888 991-2787; PURCHASE IN PERSON at NAC Box Office.
Mulgrave Road Theatre was founded in 1977 and is a pioneer of new play
development. The West Woods was commissioned and developed through their artist-in-residence program, with assistance from Obsidian Theatre, Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre, Arts Nova Scotia, and Canada 150.
Saturday, July 8, 2017
8pm
St. Paul University, main auditorium - 223 Main Street, Ottawa
CONCERT: KEBERT BASTIEN. One of the powerful and authoritative voices on the abuses by U.N. troops in Haiti is currently in Canada. Kebert Bastien, a dynamic Haitian University student who has been denouncing U.N. crimes in Haiti, will sing, play his guitar and engage in open dialogue with you. Admission: $10. Presented by AKASAN. More info at 613-482-2549
https://youtu.be/usq3vw9uRbg
Monday, July 10, 2017
6 PM - 7 PM
National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5W1
CONCERT: Miguel de Armas Quartet at Canada Scene Festival! FREE ADMISSION. From Cuba to Canada, the musical stylings of Miguel De Armas are nothing short of brilliant. The Havana-born pianist has recorded more than 50 albums and collaborated with an array of Cuban legends, including Compay Segundo. In 1988, he co-founded NG La Banda, a group single-handedly responsible for creating the Cuban salsa offshoot called timba.
Now based in Ottawa, Miguel brings his bright Latin beat to the festival’s
Canada Stage series for a performance that is nothing short of a master class in original Cuban rhythms – airy, feel-good jazz that spreads itself
comfortably in all directions and into all kinds of music. Effortlessly weaving
Cuban and North American jazz in a wonderfully eclectic way, Miguel remains a stalwart in the world of Cuban music, a keyboard colossus with a rapidly
growing Canadian following. This concert is part of Canada Scene’s free Scene@6 series. Running every evening at 6:00 from July 2 to 23, the series showcases this country’s top folk, roots, world, and jazz artists in the NAC’s new Atrium. https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/16344
Saturday, July 15, 2017
2pm - 5pm
Residence of the High Commissioner for Barbados in Ottawa
The Errol Barrow Memorial Trust of Canada annual "barbadian Tea" fundraiser.
This event features live entertainment, Barbadian delicacies, door prizes, a “best hat” contest, and of course, tea.
The Errol Barrow Memorial Trust of Canada (EBMT) is a registered charity
organization, established in January 1989 by His Excellency, the late Peter
Morgan, then High Commissioner for Barbados in Canada.
Saturday, July 15, 2017
11:30 am to 8:00 pm
Brewer Park, 100 Brewer Way, Ottawa, ON K1S ST1J
Ottawa's GhanaFest 2017. Free admission. This event is a family fun day for both Ghanaians and non-Ghanaians and both Old and young. Lots of Ghanaian food on sale as well as drinks, clothing, arts & crafts. Friendly soccer match (Nigeria vs. Ghana). This year's Ghanafest is also a food drive for local food banks, so you are encouraged to bring non-perishable items to donate.
Saturday, July 15, 2017
9 PM - 2 AM
Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5R7
CONCERT: Sauti Sol. The African Perspective Magazine / ByB Ent. & Cédric Nt Kana are pleased to to present... The Biggest African Band, Sauti Sol!
This will be a Dress to Impress event: Semi-formal, fashionable &/or your best African Attire.
TICKETS: Early bird ticket (until July 2): $30; Regular ticket (until July 9): $40; Last-minute ticket: $50; VIP ticket: $75. Available at evenbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sauti-sol-concert-ottawa-sat-july-15-tickets-35695511235 Or in-person delivery: via text to 613-513-8285 or 613-700-6172
Monday, July 17, 2017
5pm - 7pm
Impact Hub Ottawa, 123 Slater St. Unit 600
PANEL DISCUSSION: The Community Foundations of Canada in collaboration with The MATCH International Women’s Fund present: Innovation in Women’s Movements: Stories of African Women.
Now more than ever, women at the grassroots are organizing and mobilizing on the African continent. After the Canadian Government’s Feminist International Assistance Policy and historic commitment towards Sub-Saharan Africa, it is a moment to highlight the innovative strategies happening within the women’s rights movement on the continent. Join us alongside Musimbi Kanyoro and Theo Sowa for an insightful conversation about the dynamic ways that women leaders are challenging the status quo, dismantling barriers and executing creative strategies in Africa and around the world.
PANELISTS: Moderator: Glenda Simms - An educator, lifelong human rights activist and former President of the Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women, Glenda is an expert on gender, racial minorities and community issues.
Speaker: Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro - An activist for women and girls’ health and human rights, Musimbi is the President and CEO of Global Fund for Women.
Speaker: Theo Sowa - An independent advisor and consultant, Theo specializes in international social development with a particular emphasis on children’s rights and protection issues.
Please RSVP by email to: [email protected]
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Doors open 6pm, talk at 7pm
Shanghai Restaurant,651 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 5K3
Vernissage & Artist talk with local jazz legend Kellylee Evans. Hosted by ChinaDoll. About the artist: Kellylee Evans is a Canadian jazz and soul music vocalist. She is the recipient of a 2011 Juno. Her 2010 album Nina won in the category Juno Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. Her artwork is unique and expressive as her music. Kelly lee Evans will talk about the meaning behind what inspired her to produce hundreds of her origami paper folded sculptures. Artwork will be for sale and on display at Shanghai until July 31st 2017.
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Doors open 6pm, talk at 7pm
Shanghai Restaurant,651 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 5K3
Vernissage & Artist talk with local jazz legend Kellylee Evans. Hosted by ChinaDoll. About the artist: Kellylee Evans is a Canadian jazz and soul music vocalist. She is the recipient of a 2011 Juno. Her 2010 album Nina won in the category Juno Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. Her artwork is unique and expressive as her music. Kelly lee Evans will talk about the meaning behind what inspired her to produce hundreds of her origami paper folded sculptures. Artwork will be for sale and on display at Shanghai until July 31st 2017.
Thursday, July 20 to Saturday July 22, 2017
Festival Kafé-Karamel on Laval Street, Gatineau
IT’S A FREE AND FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT!
Lineup includes the following artists: Soundproof (R&B/Disco/Pop - July 20, 8pm); Fiesta Cubana feat. Miguel de Armas (Timba/Salsa - July 20, 9:30pm); Aboriginal Experiences (Dance - July 21, 6pm); Loyal Kigabiro Tambours du Burundi (July 21, 6:30pm); Full Sèvis (Kompa-Zouk, July 21, 8pm); Kalabanté (African acrobats, July 22, 6:30pm); Latin Caribbean Roots & Caridad Cruz (Cumbia-Reggae-Latin Pop, July 22, 8pm). See full schedule at:
https://festivalkafekaramel.com/
Samedi 22 juillet 2017
10 h - 17 h
345 Chemin Montréal, Ottawa, ON K1L, Canada
Expo-Vente d'artisanat haïtien. L'écrivain jérémien Eddy Cavé rendra hommage aux écrivains de la Grand'Anse disparus cet été:Claude Pierre, Serge Legagneur, Jean Claude Fignolé.
Saturday, July 22, 2017
12pm - 9pm
52 Bayview Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Y, Canada
Soul City Music Fest. Ottawa's only FREE urban music festival showcasing artist from a wide range of musical genres from all across Canada and even America . Hip-Hop, Reggae, R&B, Soca, Calypso, plus dance, traditional African drumming, tap dance, poetry, etc.... It is also a family fun day. We have a lot of activities for the young ones, face painting, dance competition, bouncy castle, 3 legged race, tug of war, drumming classes, dj classes plus more. We also have Hip-Hop/Reggae tug of war for the adults, dominoes, ping pong plus more. We also will have food vendors on site along with business vendors a artist tent so that you can see, network and make connections with Canadian artist that are putting out good products. Come on down and enjoy yourself for FREE!
Saturday, July 22, 2017
5 pm -10 pm
Jim Durrell Recreation Ctre, 1265 Walkley Rd, Ottawa
FUNDRAISER: Stop Famine in South Sudan Now!This fundraising event is a response to the famine situation in South Sudan. Come and support the cause to save lives! A group of cause oriented traditional dancers, local artists from diverse musical genres from Sudan, South Sudan and beyond will be performing. You will enjoy food from different parts of Africa while supporting a great humanitarian cause . Our goal is to raise $ 50,000 which will inclusively go towards relief fund in the most affected regions in South Sudan. This fundraising effort is in partnership with UNHCR Canada . Your donation is 100% tax deductible. RSVP to: s[email protected] or David Majok: 613 882 3509 / Yousif Makkawi: 819 635 4438 / Ajak Ajang: 306 612 2966 / Twitter: @StopFamineInSS Facebook: Stop-Famine-In-South-Sudan-Now-124072071464350
E mail:[email protected]
Donate to UNHCR At
https://fundraise.unhcr.ca/fundraise?fcid=974801
Saturday, July 22, 2017
Doors open at 9pm w/ DJ LA CHINA
Live band from 9:30/10pm till 1am
Mercury Lounge, 56 Byward Market, Ottawa, Ontario K1N7A2
FIESTA CUBANA THE CUBAN PARTY - All Night!Authentic Salsa, Cuban Dance and Mojitos. Followed by LA CHINA. Tickets $15 online more at the Door
Monday, July 24, 2017
6:00pm -8:00pm
Somerset Square Park, 2 Spadina Avenue
(corner of Hilda St. & Wellington St. West)
Please join the Coalition in a community gathering to remember our late brother Abdirahman Abdi, one year after his tragic death. This is a safe space for the community to heal and show solidarity. Free Admission
Saturday, July 29, 2017
9 PM - 12 AM
Le Petit Chicago, 50, prom. Du Portage, Gatineau, Quebec J8X 2J7
Nile Groove album release: their new album "INSATIABLE" is ready for ALL to hear!!! "INSATIABLE", a fiery album presenting vibrant Reggae and R&B tracks drops at Le Petit Chicago!!! Doors open at 9PM. Advance Tickets $10. $15 at the door. GET YOUR ADVANCE TICKETS NOW at this link:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/insatiable-album-release-tickets-35954977305