10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend – August 26-28, 2022

 North Lanark Highland Games When: August 27, 2022 Where: N.L.A.S. Fairgrounds, Almonte What time: 8 am to 7 pm Admission: Gate tickets are $17 for adults, Free for children under 12 The 37th annual North Lanark Highland Games is one of the Ottawa Valley’s premier summer events featuring twenty pipe bands,

Donna Personna talks about magnificence ahead of the premier of the biopic ‘Donna’

 I caught up with Trans activist Donna Personna in advance of the premier of Donna, the film about her life that is screening Tuesday, August 23rd, at the Ottawa Art Gallery as part of Capital Pride.

Ultimate guide to Ottawa’s summer festivals

 They don’t call Ottawa “Festival City” for nothing! As our city begins to come out on the other side of the ongoing pandemic, we are so excited to see the return of street festivals––something that our gorgeous National Capital has become known for, especially in the warm summer months. Though

Inside Out announces free outdoor drive-in film series to celebrate Capital Pride

 The Inside Out film festival is hosting a free outdoor drive-in film series to celebrate capital pride in Ottawa. Inside Out is Canada’s largest 2SLGBTQ+ film festival and the single largest promoter and distributor of 2SLGBTQ+ content in Canada. Founded in 1991, Inside Out is dedicated to developing, presenting, and

BEST OF OTTAWA 2019: Festivals

 After over 20-years writing about life in Ottawa, we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this weekly series, we’ll share our picks with you — our top hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share and

Capital Comedy Review: Semi-finals, Pride and Dylan’s birthday extravaganza

 One would think mid-summer may not be a super busy time in the comedy world as people tend to prefer being outdoors, but this year seems to be an exception. I suppose an argument can be made that escaping the heat to laugh in a cool basement might be appealing.

Ottawa shows its pride

 Photo credit: Aaron Hemens The year of 2019 marks two 50-year milestones within the pride movement both globally and Canada-wide. This year’s Capital Pride has expressed its focus on progression and development, building from the social and cultural remembrances that these anniversaries provide. It has been 50 years since the

Ottawa Fury frustrated by Penn FC in 2-0 loss

 Photo credit: Steve Kingsman/Freestyle Photography/Ottawa Fury FC Ottawa Fury FC took part in the Capital Pride celebrations during its match against Penn FC this past Saturday evening. In Fury FC’s annual Pride Game, the players on the pitch sported special jerseys with rainbow coloured numbers. In a pursuit to make the

Capital Pride’s Biggest Celebration Yet

 All photos by Aaron Hemens This year’s Capital Pride festival is shaping up to be the biggest one to date, with the week-long celebration pumping out an event everyday up until the Capital Pride Parade on Sunday, Aug. 26. Starting on Sunday, Aug. 19, sixteen signature events organized by Capital Pride

Grey Cup Festival Highlights

 Feature photo by Andre R. Gagne The Grey Cup has touched down in O-town and with it comes a week of events for all. You don‘t need to know what shotgun formation, two-point conversion or all-purpose yardage are to be part of this party. The Grey Cup Festival has something

Ottawa Ready to Shine for Capital Pride

 Ottawa Life’s Festival City Series is back! We'll provide a unique look at some of your favourite events. We’ll go beyond the music with artist interviews, volunteer profiles, concert reviews and spotlights on the tastes, sights and sounds of the festival season.  Your city! Your festivals and events! Like a good sunscreen,

Capital Pride!

 Despite the rain slicking the sidewalks on Bank Street, hundreds still ensured that this weather would include plenty of rainbows as they lined the street for today’s Capital Pride Parade. This being the 31st Anniversary of the festival, Ottawa Life takes a look back at Pride past along with today’s events through

Celebrating Ottawa’s Colourful Community

 Ottawa’s queer community and its allies will be coming together and celebrating at this year’s Ottawa Pride Festival. Known as Ottawa’s most colourful festival, Capital Pride will be hosting various events and activities in celebration of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community. “Once a year, our community has