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