What’s happening in Ottawa this weekend: July 11-13

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Ottawa Bluesfest

It’s the opening weekend for Ottawa Bluesfest at LeBreton Flats.

• Ottawa Bluesfest kicks off tonight. Here’s what you need to know about Ottawa’s biggest festival

Here is the look at the lineup:

• Friday: Hozier, Charlotte Day Wilson, The Dead South, Amigo the Devil, Sarah Harmer
• Saturday: Turnstile, Pixies, Men I Trust, Shaina Hayes
• Sunday: Shania Twain, Alan Doyle, Wild Rivers and The Paper Kites

Bluesfest runs until July 20. For tickets, visit www.ottawabluesfest.ca.

Music and Beyond Festival

The Music and Beyond festival continue all weekend, with performances in distinctive venues across Ottawa.

This weekend’s lineup includes:

• Friday: Five Sides of Kerson Leong
• Saturday: Grace and Grandeur, Come and Sing with Music and Beyond and Phaeton Piano Trio III
• Sunday: One Thousand and One Nights, and Ad Lucem: Towards the Light.

For tickets and information, visit www.musicandbeyond.ca.

Ottawa Titans

The Ottawa Titans host Quebec for a three-game series this weekend at the Ottawa Baseball Stadium.

Friday’s game starts at 7 p.m., followed by Saturday’s game at 6 p.m. and Sunday’s game at 1 p.m.

There will be fireworks following Friday’s game, and Sunday is “Dino Day” at the ballpark.

For tickets, visit www.ottawatitans.com/.

Atletico Ottawa

Atletico Ottawa hosts Forge FC on Saturday afternoon at TD Place.

Game time is 3 p.m.

It’s Superman Night at the game, with Atletico Ottawa wearing a Superman Replica Soccer jersey.

For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

H.O.P.E. Volleyball Summerfest

It’s a weekend of volleyball and music to support local charities Friday and Saturday.

The H.O.P.E Volleyball SummerFest is Saturday at Mooney’s Bay. More than 10,000 players will participate in the tournament.

Saturday’s music lineup includes Sloan and the Glorious Sons.

For tickets and information, visit www.hopehelps.com.

Lansdowne Automotive Weekend

Checkout collector automobiles this weekend at the Lansdowne Automotive Weekend.

The event features collector automobiles and unique entertainment, while supporting the OSEG Foundation.

The event runs Saturday and Sunday at Lansdowne.

Vankleek Hill Porchfest

It’s a day of music from porches and lawns around the town.

Vankleek Hill Porchfest is on Saturday, a free, family-friendly celebration in the community east of Ottawa.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/vkhporchfest/.

Hintonburg 5K and 1K

The 17th annual Hintonburg 5K and 1K is Sunday at Parkdale Park.

The streets of Ottawa’s Hintonburg neighbourhood will be turned into a funky road race.

Wendover Festival

The 39th Wendover Western Festival continues until Sunday.

For the lineup and information, visit https://www.festivalwesternwendover.ca/english/horaire.php.

National Arts Centre

Here is a look at events at the National Arts Centre this weekend.

• Friday: NAC Orchestra – Murdoch Mysteries in Concert
• Friday: De Mar y Rio
• Saturday : Les Mamans du Congo and Rrobin

Shenkman Arts Centre

Here is a look at what’s happening at the Shenkman Arts Centre this weekend.

• Saturday: Tina – The Ultimate Tribute to the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
• Saturday: Taylor – A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift

NCC bike days

National Capital Commission’s weekend bikedays continue all weekend.

The NCC will close the parkways and Queen Elizabeth Driveway to vehicles for active use.

Here is a look at what’s open for cyclists, runners, walkers and other active use:

• Kichi Zībī Mīkan (Vimy Place to Carling Avenue): 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday
• Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway (Aviation Parkway to St. Joseph Boulevard): 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
• Queen Elizabeth Driveway (Somerset Avenue to Fifth Avenue: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Lansdowne Farmers Market

The Lansdowne Farmers Market is back at Lansdowne on Sunday.

Connect with over 85 local vendors in the historic Aberdeen Square from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Main Street Farmers Market

The Main Street Farmers Market is open for the season.

The market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grande Allee Park.

Carp Farmers Market

The Carp Farmers Market is open every Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Metcalfe Farmers Market

The Metcalfe Farmers Market has kicked off a new season.

The market is every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Metcalfe Fairgrounds.

Westboro Farmers’ Market

The Westboro Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The market is located in Byron Linear Park.

Barrhaven Farmers Market

The Barrhaven Farmers’ Market is every Sunday at the Nepean Woods Park and Ride.

The market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Museums

Click on the links for the schedule at museums in Ottawa and eastern Ontario:

• Canadian Museum of Nature
• Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
• Canada Science and Technology Museum
• Canada Aviation and Space Museum
• Canadian War Museum
• Canadian Museum of History
• National Gallery of Canada
• Ottawa Art Gallery
• The Bytown Museum
• The Diefenbunker

Parliament of Canada Tours

Enjoy a free, guided tour of the Senate at the Senate of Canada Building, the House of Commons in the West Block and the East Block.

For tickets and tour times, visit https://rts.parl.ca/.

Parliament: The Immersive Experience

Explore the main Parliament Building, also called Centre Block, in this innovative experience.

Parliament: The Immersive Experience at 211 Sparks Street includes an exhibition and a 360-degree multimedia show that takes you on a tour through Centre Block, which has been closed since 2019.

The self-guided tour is 45 minutes.

Tickets are available at no cost at visit parl.ca.

Kingston Buskers Rendezvous

Buskers will entertain crowds this weekend at the 35th Kingston Buskers Rendezvous.

The festival is at Kingston’s Springer Market Square until Sunday.

Afro Diversity Festival

Cornwall is hosting the Afro Diversity Festival this weekend at Lamoureux Park.

“The Festival International Afro et Diversité Cornwall de SDG (FIADCSDG) is back to celebrate social inclusion and create long-lasting memories, through food, music, and art,” Cornwall Tourism said on its website.

“Admission is free! Everyone is invited to experience Cornwall’s rich multicultural diversity.”

Enjoy food, live performances and learn about vibrant cultures.

Brockville Ontario Speedway

Saturday night is race night at the Brockville Ontario Speedway.

Racing starts at 7 p.m.

Cornwall Motor Speedway

Sunday is race night at the Cornwall Motor Speedway

Enjoy racing around the quarter-mile dirt track, with the first race at 6 p.m.