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 […]

*Hosted by community members* Come join us for an afternoon of community building, connecting and sharing ideas. Whether you’ve been organizing for a while or just have ideas, this is a space to meet others, have real conversations, and think together. 📍 Vincent Massey Park (Section A) 🗓️ Sunday, July 20 🕐 2–7 PM There […]

Tenants across Ontario are reaching a BOILING POINT. As heatwaves get longer and more dangerous, thousands of tenants are being forced to suffer through sweltering apartments without A/C, all while landlords dodge responsibility — and the provincial government stands by and does nothing. That’s why Ontario ACORN is bringing tenants together for a virtual meeting […]

Join us at Ottawa Public Library – Main Library Auditorium on July 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM for a free, public, and timely discussion on Indigenous perspectives of colonization and how to fight back with Mi’kmaw land defender Sakej Ward. This event is held in collaboration with the Anishinabe Moose Committee, a grassroots Anishinabe-led committee […]

Join us at the Ottawa offices of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for a peaceful vigil to demand that Canada immediately complete the processing of all remaining visa applications for the Gazan loved ones of Palestinians in Canada and implement an emergency action plan for their evacuation. Since the Gaza Temporary Visa program was implemented […]

Join us Wednesday, August 6 from 11 am to 1 pm at the Ottawa offices of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (300 Slater Street, at Kent) for a peaceful vigil to demand that Canada immediately complete the processing of all remaining visa applications for the Gazan loved ones of Palestinians in Canada and implement an […]

Pride is Political is back from August 8–10, 2025 at Carre de la Francophone de Vanier Square (282 Dupuis St, Algonquin Territory)! Pride is Political is a series of events that centre the political roots of Pride through art, movement, and dialogue. We honour the resistance and contributions of QTBIPOC, disabled people, and sex workers […]