Friday, Aug. 1
The Glengarry Highland Games still has a few camping spots open for those who do not want to miss a minute of the two-day festival featuring pipe competition, dance, fiddling, whiskey tasting (extra fee), caber, stone, sheaf and hammer tossing, 34 Fair St., Maxville Fairgrounds, Maxville. Admission: $18 in advance, $20 at the gate, free for children 12 and under. Parking is free. glengarryhighlandgames.com
Causeplay is cosplay for a cause, this time raising funds for PTS and SlutWalk, with prizes for best costume and a bake sale, 8 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Tickets: $10 at the Comic Book Shoppe and zaphods.ca
Musicians and media artists are showcasing their joint creations at Sound/Tracks, a screening of innovative audiovisual collaborations beyond the confines of music videos and short films, 8:30 p.m., St. Albans, 454 King Edward Ave. Admission: $5. sawvideo.com
Saturday, Aug. 2
The Casino du Lac Leamy Sound of Light show, featuring fireworks and music extravaganzas from various countries, starting with a performance from Hong Kong at 9 p.m. at the new location at the Canadian Museum of History. Tickets: $5, $109 for Gourmet Evening. (Read our Sound of Light story here.)
The Montfort Hospital Foundation is also hosting a viewing party at Nepean Point behind the National Gallery, with its breathtaking views of the Ottawa River, $5 and free for children 11 years and younger. www.feux.qc.ca / hopitalmontfort.com
Mary Walsh, the fabulous comedian who created Harper and Rob Ford’s favourite heroine Marg Delahunty, is performing at a special VIP show as part of Cracking Up the Capital Summer Fest, a comedy festival in aid of mental health, 10 p.m., Ottawa Marriott, 100 Kent St. Tickets: $25, or $15 with tickets to any other of the shows. Festival runs from July 31 to Aug. 3 at locations on Sparks Street. crackingupthecapital.com
Sunday, Aug. 3
Heritage Ottawa is giving a walking tour of the nearly 200-year-old Rideau Canal with urban activist and author David Jeanes, starting at the Bytown Museum, 2 p.m. Price: $10. www.heritageottawa.org Start Colonel By Day festivities early with Colonel By Night at the ByWard Market’s William Square at York Street, featuring historical characters, carriage rides, heritage food demonstrations and historical walking tours with Haunted Walks Ottawa and Hagit Hadaya, 3 to 7 p.m. Free. journeecolonelbyday.ca
The Busker Festival continues all long weekend on Sparks Street, alongside KidsFest, a free event for children aged 4 to 14 years, including carnival games and live variety shows. sparkstreetmall.com Read our Buskerfest story here.
Gypsy rock band Riishi Von Rex play the Rainbow Bistro at 8:30 p.m. with Tribe Royal and Fuzzy & the Boys, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $5. therainbow.ca
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![Haunted Walk Ottawa's Time Travel Trail tours are offering trips through Ottawa's History at the ByWard Market Colonel By Night event, Aug. 3.]()
Haunted Walk Ottawa's Time Travel Trail tours are offering trips through Ottawa's History at the ByWard Market Colonel By Night event, Aug. 3.
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![The United Arab Emirates fireworks show in 2013 at Casino du Lac Leamy.]()
The United Arab Emirates fireworks show in 2013 at Casino du Lac Leamy.
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![Women competing in the heavy events tossed hammers up to 80 feet and beyond during the competition. The Glengarry Highland Games run Friday and Saturday in Maxville. The historic games feature everything from dancers, pipers and drummers to strongmen and women competitions amidst numerous other displays and booths.]()
Women competing in the heavy events tossed hammers up to 80 feet and beyond during the competition. The Glengarry Highland Games run Friday and Saturday in Maxville. The historic games feature everything from dancers, pipers and drummers to strongmen and women competitions amidst numerous other displays and booths.
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![Riishi Von Rex play The Rainbow Bistro on Sunday, Aug. 3.]()
Riishi Von Rex play The Rainbow Bistro on Sunday, Aug. 3.
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![Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers perform Everybody Loves Puppets at the 2014 PuppetsUp! Festival in Almonte.]()
Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers perform Everybody Loves Puppets at the 2014 PuppetsUp! Festival in Almonte.
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![One of the pieces on display at Black and White, Cube Gallery's latest group exhibition.]()
One of the pieces on display at Black and White, Cube Gallery's latest group exhibition.
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![There will be events not just on Colonel By Day, but also for Colonel By Night this year.]()
There will be events not just on Colonel By Day, but also for Colonel By Night this year.
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![Colonel By Day will be celebrated at two events in 2014 including Colonel By Night in the Byward Market on August 2 and Colonel By day near the Bytown Museum on August 3.]()
Colonel By Day will be celebrated at two events in 2014 including Colonel By Night in the Byward Market on August 2 and Colonel By day near the Bytown Museum on August 3.
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![Paper cranes constructed and hung at the Diefenbunker museum in 2013.]()
Paper cranes constructed and hung at the Diefenbunker museum in 2013.
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![Violinist Lara St. John and pianist Serouj Kradjian offer traditional eastern European folk music as part of Chamberfest at St. Brigid's on Aug. 4.]()
Violinist Lara St. John and pianist Serouj Kradjian offer traditional eastern European folk music as part of Chamberfest at St. Brigid's on Aug. 4.
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![Author Gwynn Dyer speaks at the Centretown United Church courtesy the
Writers Festival, Aug. 7, 2014.]()
Author Gwynn Dyer speaks at the Centretown United Church courtesy the Writers Festival, Aug. 7, 2014.
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![Runners of all ages, sizes and fitness levels participate in the Color Run at the Canadian Tire Centre in 2013. The ColorVibe 5k is on Aug. 8 at the Wesley Clover Park.]()
Runners of all ages, sizes and fitness levels participate in the Color Run at the Canadian Tire Centre in 2013. The ColorVibe 5k is on Aug. 8 at the Wesley Clover Park.
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![Competitors cool down after the race at The Color Run at the Beijing International Garden Expo park on August 10, 2013 in Beijing, China. The ColorVibe 5k is on in Ottawa on Aug. 8 at the Wesley Clover Park.]()
Competitors cool down after the race at The Color Run at the Beijing International Garden Expo park on August 10, 2013 in Beijing, China. The ColorVibe 5k is on in Ottawa on Aug. 8 at the Wesley Clover Park.
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![Colonel By Day will be celebrated at two events in 2014 including Colonel By Night in the Byward Market on August 2 and Colonel By day near the Bytown Museum on August 3.]()
Colonel By Day will be celebrated at two events in 2014 including Colonel By Night in the Byward Market on August 2 and Colonel By day near the Bytown Museum on August 3.
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![One of the pieces on display at Black and White, Cube Gallery's latest group exhibition.]()
One of the pieces on display at Black and White, Cube Gallery's latest group exhibition.
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![Ron Hynes plays Irene's Pub on Aug.6 and The Branch in Kemptville on Aug. 7. Credit: Greg Locke]()
Ron Hynes plays Irene's Pub on Aug.6 and The Branch in Kemptville on Aug. 7. Credit: Greg Locke
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![O'Connor Street by MaryAnn Camps part of the exhibit Black and White at Cube Gallery until Aug. 31.]()
O'Connor Street by MaryAnn Camps part of the exhibit Black and White at Cube Gallery until Aug. 31.
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![A flashmob of about 20 dancers broke out into a Bollywood dance to promote the Festival of India, in the Byward Market, in Ottawa on July 27, 2012. The Festival is on this weekend at City Hall.]()
A flashmob of about 20 dancers broke out into a Bollywood dance to promote the Festival of India, in the Byward Market, in Ottawa on July 27, 2012. The Festival is on this weekend at City Hall.
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![A flashmob of about 20 dancers broke out into a Bollywood dance to promote the Festival of India, in the Byward Market, in Ottawa on July 27, 2012. The festival is on this weekend at City Hall.]()
A flashmob of about 20 dancers broke out into a Bollywood dance to promote the Festival of India, in the Byward Market, in Ottawa on July 27, 2012. The festival is on this weekend at City Hall.
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![They Gotta be Secret Agents perform Squirrel Stole My Underpants at the 2014 PuppetsUp! Festival in Almonte.]()
They Gotta be Secret Agents perform Squirrel Stole My Underpants at the 2014 PuppetsUp! Festival in Almonte.
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![Tanglewood Puppeteers perform An Arabian Adventure at the 2014 PuppetsUp! Festival in Almonte.]()
Tanglewood Puppeteers perform An Arabian Adventure at the 2014 PuppetsUp! Festival in Almonte.
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![The Eddie May Mystery production of Dial M for Mountie continues until the end of the summer.]()
The Eddie May Mystery production of Dial M for Mountie continues until the end of the summer.
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![Artist Paloma Dawkins painted portraits at Art in Strathcona Park in 2010. Art in Strathcona Park is on this weekend, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 pm.]()
Artist Paloma Dawkins painted portraits at Art in Strathcona Park in 2010. Art in Strathcona Park is on this weekend, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 pm.
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![In this file photo, Annie Van Kessel paints a landscape in Strathcona Park.
he park will be full of beautiful things for Art in Strathcona Park, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 pm.]()
In this file photo, Annie Van Kessel paints a landscape in Strathcona Park. he park will be full of beautiful things for Art in Strathcona Park, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 pm.
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![Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, of Sesame Street Fame, performs Leslie & Lolly Make Stuff Up at the 2014 PuppetsUp! Festival in Almonte.]()
Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, of Sesame Street Fame, performs Leslie & Lolly Make Stuff Up at the 2014 PuppetsUp! Festival in Almonte.
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![Hungarian puppeteer Andres Lenart during the Mikropodium show at the 9th season of the Puppets Up! International Festival in Almonte in 2013.
The PuppetsUp! festival is on this year from Aug. 8 to 10, 2014.]()
Hungarian puppeteer Andres Lenart during the Mikropodium show at the 9th season of the Puppets Up! International Festival in Almonte in 2013. The PuppetsUp! festival is on this year from Aug. 8 to 10, 2014.
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![Dragon King Tanglewood Marionettes production at the Barley Mow Theatre in Almonte ion 2013. The PuppetsUp! International festival is in Almonte Aug. 8 to 10, 2014.]()
Dragon King Tanglewood Marionettes production at the Barley Mow Theatre in Almonte ion 2013. The PuppetsUp! International festival is in Almonte Aug. 8 to 10, 2014.
Photos: What to do this week in Ottawa
Our picks of what to do in Ottawa and the region this week.
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Monday, Aug. 4
It’s officially Colonel By Day, and there is lots to enjoy at the Rideau Canal Ottawa Locks and Bytown Museum, starting with an opening procession with Mayor Jim Watson, Redblacks mascot Big Joe and pipes and drums at 11 a.m., followed by musical performances, aboriginal dancers, costumed performers, heritage craftspeople — and do not forget the pancakes for sale! The Irish ambassador will also attend a Celtic Cross Ceremony at 2 p.m. to honour the workers who died building the canal. On until 4 p.m. journeecolonelbyday.ca
Violinist Lara St. John and pianist Serouj Kradjian offer a taste of traditional eastern European folk music as Chamberfest continues this week, 10 p.m., St. Brigid’s Centre for the Arts. Tickets: $30. chamberfest.com
Tuesday, Aug. 5
Help the Diefenbunker, Canada’s Cold War Museum, reach their goal of 1,000 handmade paper cranes for peace, in recollection of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Aug 9. Suitable for ages 6 years and up. The cranes will be donated to the Children’s Peace Monument in Hiroshima, Japan. diefenbunker.ca
Wednesday, Aug. 6
Folk singer and songwriter Ron Hynes is at Irene’s Pub at 9:30 p.m., 885 Bank St. Tickets: $25 in advance. Can’t make it tonight? He is also playing The Branch in Kemtpville on Thursday. irenespub.ca // thebranchrestaurant.ca
Thursday, Aug. 7
Black and white is the theme of Cube Gallery’s new exhibit, opening tonight with a vernissage with the 18 participating artists from 6 to 9:30 p.m., 1285 Wellington St. W. cubegallery.ca
The Ottawa International Writers’ Festival presents Canada in the Great Power Game with author and journalist Gwynne Dyer, 7 p.m, Centretown United Church, 507 Bank St. Tickets: $15. writersfestival.org
Friday, Aug. 8
The Festival of India in Ottawa weekend opens with music, and dance performances beginning at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, culminating in a Dance Party with DJ Double J at 10 p.m. Enjoy all-day cooking demonstrations, henna, children’s activities, morning yoga, Bollywood galore, and more, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: $25 for three days, $12 per day. festivalofindiaottawa.org
There are only a few more weeks left of Centretown Movies’ pay-what-you-can screenings outside in Dundonald Park, with The Eyes of Thailand at 9 p.m. and Gnomeo & Juliet tomorrow. centretownmovies.wordpress.com
Saturday, Aug. 9
The PuppetsUp! International Puppet Festival is on all weekend in Almonte, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., punctuated by a parade down Mill Street each day at 1:45 p.m. All shows are family-friendly, except for the adults-only cabaret show tonight. Tickets: Weekend pass $30, $15 children. puppetsup.ca
Over 70 artists will display their works at the 14th annual Art in Strathcona Park, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine at the corner of Laurier Avenue E and Range Road. Free admission. micaontario.com
Or turn purple, yellow, green and red yourself at the family-friendly ColorVibe 5K run — it’s their spelling, not ours! — at the Wesley Clover Park, 401 Corkstown Rd. Registration: $45, $50 on the day — if not sold out, free for children 12 and under. thecolorvibe.com
Eddie May Mysteries continue their satiric salute to the RCMP with Dial M for Mountie comedy/murder mystery dinner Saturday nights until the end of September, 7 p.m., 62 York St. Tickets: $54.95 includes three-course dinner. eddiemay.com
Holding a public event? Send the details by 8 a.m. Monday, two weeks before the event to kendemann@ottawacitizen.com
