Events

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.) relevant to anarchism/anti-oppression/organizing, community-run workshops & skillshares, and tabling from autonomous community groups and organizers. […]

Chief Pinesi Day is held annually on July 1 in New Edinburgh park to celebrate the Algonquin Anishinaabe history of the area. It is an opportunity for learning and reconciliation. Participate in Chief Pinesi Day on July 1, from 9 am to 2 pm, in New Edinburgh Park, at 203 Stanley Avenue. This special day, which is […]

JOIN US on Saturday July 5th from 1-3 PM at the Bronson centre (211 Bronson Ave) for the Ottawa launch of the latest issue of the Science for the People magazine on Palestine. In this issue we focus on the oppression and liberation of the Palestinian people through the lens of revolutionary science and technology. […]

Come together with your neighbours to share delicious food, mourn and honor the dead, and take action for Palestine. We'll have some food available, but we are encouraging people to bring a dish to share if you are able to. Join us to: Eat food Find community and solidarity Take action with your neighbours to […]

July 15th, join the labour contingent in support of the call to action from @gazancanadians. Demand that the Canadian government rapidly approve the visas of students and their families and quickly and safely expatriate these students and their families to Canadian soil. The Canadian government must stop dragging its feet. Where: 235 Queen Street, Ottawa, […]

Hey folks! Come on out and join us for our first ever bike scavenger hunt! And bring your friends! This event is ally friendly and kid friendly (as long as kids under 18 are supervised by an adult). We will meet at the Naval Reserve Monument at Dow’s Lake at 6pm. What will this event […]

The dead can leave behind so much stuff, from a few sentimental items, to entire homes stuffed to the brim. What to do with it can be complex and filled with conflicting emotions. This is a space to explore our relationships with the physical objects left behind by the dead, what to keep, what to […]

Catch Viral Comedian Abbas Wahab on his North American Joyride Tour, July 17th and 18th at LIVE On Elgin! Abbas Wahab is a New York-based, Canadian comedian and actor. He's been featured on Just For Laughs and Edinburgh Fringe festivals, and is best known most recently for his role as SWAT officer in M.Night Shyamalan's […]

Join us for a morning workshop from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM as part of Art in the Park—a series of outdoor sessions that blend art-making, climate emotion dialogue, and nature connection. This workshop offers a supportive, welcoming space for youth to explore their feelings about the climate crisis through creative expression, storytelling, and community […]

On Saturday, July 19 at 1 pm at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights, we will march to demand visibility for women and non-binary folks living with addiction, as well as adequate support and funding for long-term recovery services. Why Walk for Recovery? Because we need visibility beyond stigma for women and non-binary folks who […]

As part of phase 2 and 3 of The Zine Scene: Tools for Social Change Project, Laughing Radish, Shenkman Arts Centre and Arts Ottawa will be hosting The Zine Scene Market, a zine and small press market celebrating independent publishing works in Ottawa. This market will officially launch our community collection of zines on various […]