10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend – May 6-8, 2022

 Nowruz, Eid & Mother’s Day Concert When: May 7, 2022 Where: University of Ottawa, Academic Hall, 133 Séraphin-Marion Private What time: 7 pm  Admission: $25 Click here for tickets Enjoy a night of Qawwali, Ghazal, Geet, and Kathak dancing brought to you by musician and vocal performer Mushfiq Hashimi, tabla artist Ashok Dutta, and Kathak

Current Swell back on the road and in Ottawa Friday May 6

 After two years, West Coast indie rockers are heading East on a month-long tour. I’ve spent some time in beautiful Victoria on Vancouver Island, and one thing that has struck me is that it’s like a mini version of Ottawa. And yes, I realize Ottawa isn’t that big a city.