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Please Note: Events listed on this calendar are not organized by the Punch Up Collective unless otherwise noted in the event details.
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2 events,Poster exhibition runs April 15 to June 20, 2026. Gongfu Bao Restaurant, 365 Bank Street Free entry Organized by the Education for Liberation Collective In 1930s Spain, artists, organizers, unions, and leftist political parties produced thousands of stunning posters promoting revolutionary social change and opposing fascism. In 1936, the Spanish Civil War began when fascists […] Free -  How is science knowledge communicated and circulated? How does these norms effect what is considered Science? In this month's module of the Social Production of Science reading group, we bring you "The Circulation of Science". Here we will discuss the scientific journal, the scientific conference, and the peer review and granting process as methods of […] Free | 2 events, Ottawa radicals have been fighting for greater social justice for more than 200 years. This summer you can learn more about past protests, strikes, and campaigns during a radical historical walking tour. My name is Brian McDougall. Since 2014, I’ve given hundreds of tours about Ottawa-Gatineau’s radical past for tourists, residents, and local activists. I […] $35 | 6 events, Table and workshop applications now open until May 8th! Table applications: https://my.liberaforms.org/ottawa-anarchist-book-fair-2026-vendor-application Workshop applications: https://my.liberaforms.org/oabf-2026-workshop-application The Ottawa Anarchist Bookfair is run by a group of local anarchists and anarchic-organizers who are interested in cultivating a culture of autonomous and decentralized organizing in so-called ottawa. Our fair will have a mixture of literature (books, zines, etc.) […] Free -  Canpolat Sahin, owner of Polat Construction, will be standing trial for sexual assault. We plan on letting him know how we feel about his actions against women, and his former employees who are owed almost $150k. Join us on May 1, 2026 at the Ottawa Courthouse to stand with migrant construction workers! - En fin de mandat et à un niveau de popularité très bas, le gouvernement de la Coalition avenir Québec (CAQ) continue sur sa lancée de l’austérité, des coupures et adopte des projets de lois nuisibles pour les travailleuses et travailleurs. Il coupe dans les services publics, les programmes sociaux et attaque les droits des travailleuses […] -  May Day March Friday May 1st, 2026 Time: Gather at 5:00, march departs promptly at 5:30pm, returns at 7:00pm Start Location: Confederation Park (Elgin St. @ Laurier Ave W – map link) Route: More info to come soon Ottawa, unceded and unsurrendered Algonquin Anishinaabeg territory May Day is a day to unite and celebrate the […] | 4 events, -  On May 1st, 1911, the Socialist Party of Canada organized Ottawa’s first public celebration of Mayday with a rally and speakers in Major’s Hill Park. To commemorate the 125th anniversary of that event, the Ottawa branch of the Tempest Collective – an American/Canadian socialist group – is offering a free historical walking tour, starting from […] Free | 6 events, -  SHUT DOWN CANSEC + FIGHT FORD Fundraiser BBQ!! Featuring: Halal and veggie dogs Bike tune ups Games Raffle KIDS EAT FREE $10. -  Ottawa Anarchist Book Fair, Science for the People, and the Angela Collective are excited to present a lesson on learning Linux! During this event you will learn the basics of Linux, why you should consider switching, how to do so, and more beginner advice and recommendations from experienced linux users! Tired of getting advertisements on […] Donate what you can - Join us for a social gathering of community and culture for Arab youth on Sunday, May 3rd from 3 PM to 7 PM at Mirage Cafe. All profits from ticket sales will go directly to supporting displaced Gazzawi families right here in our city. The past two years have shown that our effectiveness as a […] $11.83 | ||
4 events, - Join us to build our signage, banners, and posters for the Shut Down CANSEC event on May 28th!!! We are prepping to send very strong messages of resistance to the weapons manufacturers and devils of doom. We will provide supplies, but please feel very free to join us with you own additional poster boards, cardboard, […] Free | 5 events, - In response to a budget deficit caused by government underfunding, the Ottawa Hospital is eliminating 400 frontline positions - mainly nurses, PSWs, & clerical workers. Help us save jobs and protect public health care! Join us on Tuesday, May 5 at 11:30 a.m., at The Ottawa Hospital’s Civic Campus, to show your solidarity. Bring your […] - 21 years later on Parliament Hill. MMIWGT2S Families speaks to Media. More info to come. | 4 events, -  Join Centretown Tenant Power (CTP) for our 4th General Meeting where we'll teach you how to create your own tenant committee right where you live. We'll celebrate our recent march in May Day and share an exciting update about the formation of the Toronto Tenant Union (TTU). You'll leave inspired after hearing all the work […] - Join us for a screening of the documentary Los Canadienses (The Canadians) (1976) followed by an interactive discussion about antifascism. 7pm - Doors open 7:15pm - Screening 8:15pm - Break 8:30pm - Discussion 10pm - End of event This event is taking place within the context of the exhibition Art is a Weapon: Revolutionary and […] Free | ||||
3 events, - Join us at Mac Hall in the Bronson Centre at 6:30 PM on Monday, May 11th for poster making in preparation for our Nakba Day protest. Paint, cardboard and light refreshments will be provided! On Saturday, May 16th at 2 PM on Parliament Hill, we will lead a mass demonstration to demand an end to […] | 3 events, -  Queer Death Salon is a community space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people to come together to discuss death, dying and grief. It is a facilitated drop-in discussion space, with the purpose of building connection, skill, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people navigating end of life in our personal lives and in our communities. In this interactive workshop, […] Free – $30 | 3 events, -  Powerful and profound work continues to be done on how to respond interpersonal harm within social justice groups after it happens. But are there things we can do to create an environment within our organizations that limits the likelihood of harm occurring in the first place? All Ottawa-area organizers and activists are invited to a […] | 3 events, -  On Saturday May 16th at 2 PM on Parliament Hill, we will lead a mass demonstration to demand an end to the ongoing Nakba and to affirm that we will struggle until full liberation and return. Since the Nakba 78 years ago, the US-backed Zionist project has continued to wage a war of extermination on […] | |||
3 events, - Join us to watch the gripping story of a young man who joins the antifascist International Brigades in Spain in 1937. On May 22, join the Education for Liberation Collective for a screening of the gripping feature film "Land and Freedom." This event is taking place within the context of the exhibition Art is a […] Free | 3 events, -  Shut Down CANSEC is hosting a fundraiser for the Ottawa Community Defence Fund, featuring a pop-up cafe by Hochi Matcha! Come on out to the Gongfu Bao patio at 365 Bank St on May 24th from 11 AM to 7 PM, all proceeds are going to the defence fund in preparation for Shut Down CANSEC […] | |||||
4 events, On May 26th, 2026, the International League of People’s Struggle in Canada will host a national political conference titled Against Canadian Imperialism: Uniting for Socialism in Ottawa, on the first day of its 6th National Assembly. It will be followed by the participants joining the protests against CANSEC (arms and weapons convention/trade show) and Community […] $100 -  Queer Death Salon is a community space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people to come together to discuss death, dying and grief. It is a facilitated drop-in discussion space, with the purpose of building connection, skill, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people navigating end of life in our personal lives and in our communities With your pet depicted […] Free – $50 | 3 events,The Shut Down CANSEC campaign is calling for 1,000 PROTESTORS to stand up against a global trade show of genocide, occupation, destruction and theft of land. Make arrangements now to join us in Ottawa to stop the genocidal supply chain and demand to SHUT DOWN CANSEC. As we approach 1,000 days of genocide, we cannot […] | 4 events, -  It's no secret that food prices are skyrocketing. At the same time, while many people can't afford to eat, world leaders seem to have a lot of money to spend on the military. But everyone should be able to have food on their plate. That's why we'll be giving out food, at noon on May […] Free - JUST VOICES Just Voices is a community-oriented activist choir in Ottawa, on unceded Algonquin territory. We use our voices to inspire social change and contribute to movements for social and environmental justice, racial and gender equality, and struggles against violence, war and poverty. CHRIS MACLEAN As a performing Singer–Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Chris's career spans 30+ […] | 3 events, -  Join us for a guided tour of the exhibition Art is a Weapon: Revolutionary & Antifascist Posters from Spain 1936-39 Sunday May 31 Sunday June 14 2-3pm at Gongfu Bao, 365 Bank Street Free (donations gladly accepted) Masks required and provided ABOUT THE EXHIBITION In 1930s Spain, artists, organizers, unions, and leftist political parties produced […] |
