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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.

  • Hungry for Food Justice?

    Be a part of reviving Food Not Bombs in Ottawa! Are you the kind of person who wants to make sure no one gets left behind? Do you want to build food security in your community? Is it clearer now more than ever that the world needs cooperation and mutual aid, not greed and wanton […]

  • Social Production of Science Reading Group

    Online

    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
  • Pack the Court & Rally in Support of the Polat 4

    Ottawa Courthouse 161 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada

    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!

  • Marche du 1er mai 2026 en Outaouais

    Place De La Cite 500, boulevard de la cite, Gatineaue, Quebec, Canada

    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 – Ottawa

    Confederation Park, Elgin and Laurier Ottawa

    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 […]

  • Mayday 2026 Historical Walking Tour: Popular Rebellions Throughout Ottawa’s History

    Major's Hill Park Mackenzie Ave, Ottawa

    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
  • FUNDRAISING BBQ!

    SHUT DOWN CANSEC + FIGHT FORD Fundraiser BBQ!! Featuring: Halal and veggie dogs Bike tune ups Games Raffle KIDS EAT FREE

    $10.
  • A Lesson on Learning Linux

    Kind Space 400 Cooper St., suite 9001, Ottawa, ON, Canada

    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
  • Arab Youth Social Gathering

    Mirage Cafe 2444 Wildwood Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    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
  • ART BUILD FOR SHUT DOWN CANSEC

    Kind Space 400 Cooper St., suite 9001, Ottawa, ON, Canada

    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
  • Stop the Cuts at the Ottawa Hospital/Arretons l’hémorragie à L’Hôpital d’Ottawa – CUPE 4000 manif

    The Ottawa Hospital 1053 Carling Ave, Ottawa, Ontario

    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 […]

  • FSIS & MMIWGT2S Speaking Out

    Parliament Hill Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    21 years later on Parliament Hill. MMIWGT2S Families speaks to Media. More info to come.