Things to do in Ottawa This Weekend – July 7-9, 2023

 Weinerpawlooza When: Saturday, July 8, 2023 Where: Carlington Park, 941 Clyde Avenue What time: 10 am – 3 pm Admission: Free Join the Canadian Dachshund Rescue, Ontario, for their annual picnic in the park. Enjoy games, a costume contest, Weiner races, vendors, and BBQ goodies while you show off your

Catch Shakespeare’s Most Famous Revenge Story at a Park Near You

 Chances are you have already heard of A Company of Fools; the group has been active in the Ottawa area for years, bringing Shakespeare to the masses. The Fools are Ottawa’s longest-running Shakespeare company with a cast of paid actors, but that doesn’t mean you are in for steep ticket

10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend – September 16-18, 2022

 Walk Right Back – The Everly Brothers Story When: September 18, 2022 Where: Meridian Theatre @Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive  What time: 7 pm Admission: From $59 • Click here for tickets With “harmonies from heaven,” The Everly Brothers were unmatched in their talent. Walk Right Back is the first show of its

10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend – August 5-7, 2022

 Ottawa REDBLACKS Legacy Night When: Friday, August 5, 2022 Where: The stadium at TD Place What time: 7:30 pm Admission: From $25 • Click here for tickets The Ottawa REDBLACKS battle the Calgary Stampeders for Legacy Night at The Stadium! Relive the nostalgia and join the 2016 Grey Cup Championship Team

10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend – July 29-31, 2022

 Buskerfest When: July 29 to August 1, 2022 Where: Sparks Street What time: Starting at 10:30 am Admission: Free, but the Buskers appreciate donations Ottawa Buskerfest is four days of unforgettable performances by clowns, jugglers, face-painters, stilt-walkers, and other fantastic street performers. You won't want to miss the excitement on

10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend – July 22-24, 2022

 Banksy 360° When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays until October 7, 2022 Where: The Aberdeen Pavilion, 1000 Exhibition Way What time: 10 am – 8 pm (Timed entrance) Admission: $23-$46 • Click here for tickets The Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne is home to the latest immersive art experience: Banksy 360°.

10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend – July 8-10, 2022

 A Company of Fools When: Nightly until August 13, 2022 (except Sundays) Where: Friday, July 8th - Champlain Park (Old Ottawa West), Saturday, July 9th - Beechwood Cemetery (Vanier) What time: Arrive by 6:30 pm to get a good spot Admission: Pay what you can (suggested $20) A Company of

10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend – June 24-26, 2022

 25th Ottawa Fringe Festival When: June 16-26, 2022 Where: Multiple venues downtown Ottawa What time: Various times. Click here for the schedule Admission: From $12 per show — Click here for tickets It is the final weekend of the 25th edition of the Ottawa Fringe Festival. Don't miss the in-person performances featuring local,

A Company of Fools brings Shakespeare in the park to a whole new level

 PHOTO: Justin Van Leeuwen Getting out to see quality classical in-person entertainment, not on the screen, is a real treat and Ottawa’s A Company of Fools is happy to be getting back to what it does so well: performing Shakespeare in the park. A Company of Fools is one of

Crazy for the Fools

 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,

Top 25 People in the Capital 2015

 The Top Among Us This year marks the 15th anniversary of Ottawa Life Magazine’s TOP 25 People in the Capital. Over the last decade and a half, OLM has shined the spotlight on some of Ottawa’s newsmakers, leaders, and most interesting people. Our 2015 list touches on the themes of innovation,

Shakespeare in Ottawa’s Great Outdoors

 Every summer, local theatre enthusiasts gather in parks around the city to experience productions by A Company of Fools. As part of Torchlight Shakespeare, the company has presented an outdoor production during the summer season since 2003. Scott Florence is the artistic director of A Company of Fools, which is