Welcome to Radical Events Ottawa! Learn more about the list here. See the full calendar here.
Please Note: Events listed on this calendar are not organized by the Punch Up Collective unless otherwise noted in the event details.
New Venue. New Energy. Same Heart. Ready to ditch the climate anxiety for some genuine climate hope? On April 9, CAFES is excited to host the official relaunch of Green Drinks Ottawa at our new home: The Prescott (379 Preston Street). We are shaking things up with a high-energy format designed to get you connected […]
After our last SOLD OUT edition, Laylit takes over GRIDWRKS and ANNX once again for an unforgettable two-floor dance party! Laylit is a platform and collective celebrating music and artists from the Arab/SWANA region and its diaspora. Over the last four years their dance parties in New York City and Montreal have carved out an […]
Against War on Iran and in Solidarity with the Iranian People 📍 National Gallery of Canada 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa 🗓 Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3 PM The devastating US-Israeli war on Iran has killed countless innocents and destroyed schools, hospitals, universities, and vital civil infrastructure. It has drastically set the Iranian people’s struggle for […]
The Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice (ICCJ) kindly invites you to attend the ICCJ Winter 2026 colloquium, “Enemies of the State: How spying on Indigenous activists became a priority at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service”. This event is a joint presentation and conversation between Brett Forester and renowned Indigenous activist, author, and filmmaker Ellen Gabriel. Event date […]
On April 17, the "bubble" bylaw will be voted on by the Joint Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services and Public Works and Infrastructure Committee, and we need to make sure councillors fully understand all of the consequences before making their decisions. Any form of a bubble bylaw will have a chilling effect on dissent, and […]
ACORN is officially launching our Safe Apartments Campaign. Why? Because tenants are still living with disrepair, mould, leaks, holes in roofs, infestations, broken elevators — and the list goes on... Join us to take action by targeting a neglectful corporate landlord, Q Residential, who continues to ignore serious issues like bedbugs, cockroaches, and long-overdue repairs […]
In the midst of global turmoil and yet another war for oil, here at home our PM Mark Carney is pushing hard to fast track new fossil fuel megaprojects. Billions of public dollars are slated to derisk LNG projects like Ksi Lisims and LNG Canada Phase 2, projects that worsen climate chaos and violate Indigenous […]
From coast to coast, say NO to cuts to refugee care! Join us on April 14th for the National Day of Action against the IFHP cuts proposed by the federal government! Stay on the lookout for actions in other cities! ✊🏼 Share this with friends and people of conscience #NoCutsToCare #Health4All #NoBordersInHealthcare #NoCutstoIFHP
Join us on Wednesday, April 15th at 6:30pm to organize a collective response against a weapons trade show that must be shut down in our lifetime. CANSEC has been taking place in Ottawa since 1988 and as ARMX since 1983. Activists in Ottawa and surrounding communities have always risen up in protest and we will […]
Join us online on Thursday, April 16th at 3 pm-4pm Eastern time (8 pm in the UK) when Pete Doubtfire from Quaker Roots in Britain will discuss successes and lessons learned during activism against DSEI – Britain’s biggest arms fair. Brent Patterson from Peace Brigades International Canada will also speak to organizing around Canada’s arms […]
Healthcare workers and community members will gather to mark Palestinian Prisoners' Day and to demand the immediate release of thousands of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. WHEN: Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5:00PM WHERE: Human Rights Monument, Ottawa, ON WHO: Health Workers Alliance for Palestine (HAP), alongside the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM), Ottawa Healthcare Professionals […]
Join us for a community talk in Ottawa-Vanier designed to provide a clear and accessible overview of the Israel-Palestine issue - from its historical roots to the present day. The session includes a short presentation by Dr. Peter Larson, Chair of the Ottawa Forum on Israel-Palestine, followed by an open Q&A, with space for thoughtful […]
