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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.

  • Food, not bombs! De la bouffe, pas des bombes!

    Parc Fontaine 120, rue Charlevoix, Gatineau

    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
  • NO AUTOCRATS/NO TYRANTS

    Human Rights Monument 220 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Join us on Saturday, May 30 from 1-3 for a grassroots protest against autocratic political leaders and in defense of democracy. Protest will start at the monthly Fight Ford rally at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights on Elgin Street then march with “Signs of Democracy” to the weekly protest against Trump at Major’s Hill […]

  • Just Voices Spring Concert

    First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa 30 Cleary Ave, Ottawa

    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+ […]

  • Exhibition Tour – Art is a Weapon: Revolutionary & Antifascist Posters from Spain 1936-39

    Gongfu Bao 365 Bank St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    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 […]

  • “Confronting the Resurgent Right” book launch

    PSAC Building 233 Gilmour Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    This new book examines the threat of an emboldened right in Canada and delves deep into our local experience with the so-called "Freedom Convoy", while setting out strategies for resistance. Called "Confronting the Resurgent Right", the book offers a deep dive into the different currents and shared agenda of the right — and our collective […]

  • TINAKIWIN Community Launch: Celebration and Conversation

    Impact Hub 7th floor, 123 Slater Street, Ottawa

    Ottawa and Online - Formerly Anishinabe Moose Studies, Tinakiwin is a newly registered Anishinabe-led non-profit working on research, education & outreach, and sustainable training & employment. Join us to celebrate the launch of Tinakiwin! Our Executive Director, Shannon Chief, will discuss Tinakiwin's origin story, our past work as AMC and Anishinabe research practices. Tinakiwin Board […]

    Free
  • Tenants’ Picnic: All are Welcome!

    Major's Hill Park Mackenzie Ave, Ottawa

    Join Centretown Tenant Power and Lowertown Tenant Union for a fun picnic in Major's Hill Park! Come meet your neighbours and find solace amongst us against bad landlords. Please bring a blanket to sit on and a snack to enjoy. We'll have signs out making it easy to spot us! We look forward to picnic-ing […]

  • Maximum Sunshine: A Backyard Fundraiser Variety Show

    Hintonburg Backyard 165 Huron Ave N, Ottawa, Canada

    You're invited to Maximum Sunshine, a DIY fundraiser variety show for and by the community, held annually around the summer solstice. This year's edition is raising funds to buy essential supplies for Highjinx and the Ottawa chapter of Food Not Bombs. Featuring an all-evening-long lineup of local talent, a BBQ, and a raffle. Bring your […]

    $20 – $40
  • Cradle Will Rock Screening – June 6

    Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre 290 Lisgar Street, Ottawa

    Join us for a screening of Cradle Will Rock (1999), a star-studded feature film about art and power in the 1930s. On June 6, join the Education for Liberation Collective for a screening of the gripping feature film Cradle Will Rock! 7pm - Doors open 7:30pm - Film 10pm - End of event This event […]

    Free
  • Free film screening | IXIM (el amor no tiene género) (“Love has no gender”)

    Bytowne Cinema 325 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON, Canada

    Please join us for a free screening of short documentary, IXIM (el amor no tiene género). IXIM (el amor no tiene género) (“Love has no gender”) follows Mónica Chub Caal, a Maya Qʼeqchiʼ trans woman and activist, and her struggle for inclusion and recognition in her Indigenous community and across Guatemala. Maya Mam film director, […]

  • Orléans Kidical Mass (Bike Rides – 4 different locations)

    Come for a bike ride to celebrate the upcoming holidays and to promote sustainable transportation in Orléans! Four community organizations in Orléans are collaborating on a multi-venue event. Simply click on “Reserve a spot,” and you'll be able to choose to pick up your tickets for the tour of your choice. Convent Glen CA : […]

  • Film and Panel – Collaboration with CoSA and OTJC

    Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ottawa 404 McArthur Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada

    Film screening and panel discussion hosted by Circles of Support and Accountability Ottawa and the Ottawa Transformative Justice Collective. The film: Facing Our Messy Lives (2024) - The CoSA Ottawa Documentary Facing Our Messy Lives - This 61 minute film offers a rare and thoughtful look at how community-based reintegration works for people returning to […]