CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this weekend. Ottawa Jazz Festival It’s the opening weekend for the Ottawa Jazz Festival. There will be concerts at several venues across Ottawa, including Confederation Park, Marion Dewar Plaza and the National Arts Centre. Here is the lineup for Confederation Park this weekend: For tickets and the full concert lineup, visit https://ottawajazzfestival.com/. Escapade Music Festival Enjoy a weekend of electronic dance music this weekend at the RA Centre. The Escapade Music Festival runs Friday to Sunday. Here is a look at the headliners: For tickets, visit www.escapadeemf.com. Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival Dragon boats take over the water at Mooney’s Bay this weekend for the Tim Hortons Dragon Boat Festival. More than 125 teams will compete in two days of events. For more information, visit https://dragonboat.net/. Brockville Tall Ships Festival The tall ships dock in Brockville this weekend for the Tall Ship Festivals. The festival runs Friday to Sunday The fleet includes Playfair, EcoMaris, Fair Jeanne, When and If, Pride of Baltimore II, Empire Sandy, and Liberty Clipper. For more information, visit https://tallshipsbrockville.com/festival-info/. Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival Experience Canada’s diverse Indigenous cultures at the Ottawa Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival this weekend. Activities include the competition Pow Wow, Indigenous horse experiences, culinary experiences, a marketplace, workshops and demonstrations and a drone show. The event runs Saturday and Sunday at Wesley Clover Parks. Admission is free. Festival L’Outaouais en Fête The 49th Festival L’Outaouais en Fête runs until Tuesday at Parc des Cedres in Gatineau. It’s a celebration of Francophone culture, with musical performances, activities for the family, giant games and fireworks on Tuesday. Ottawa Fringe Festival The Ottawa Fringe Festival continues until Sunday. The festival is a hub of creativity and expression, showcasing works of art that push the boundaries of traditional theatre. The theme for this year’s festival is “Le Show Must Grow On.” For more information and show times, visit https://ottawafringe.com/shows/. Cirque de Paris Europe’s most famous circus family presents Cirque de Paris at Ottawa’s Tanger Outlets. The Cirque Anouchka Bouglione presents a one-ring spectacle full of thrills, humour and elegance. See Cirque de Paris until Sunday. For tickets, visit https://cirquedeparis.com/. Ottawa Rapid FC Ottawa Rapid FC hosts Calgary Saturday afternoon at TD Place. Game time is 2 p.m. For tickets, visit www.rapidfc.ca. Maxville Fair Kick off the summer this weekend at the Maxville Fair. The fair runs from Friday to Sunday at the Maxville Fairgrounds. For a list of activities, visit http://www.maxvillefair.ca/. Three Days Grace Three Days Grace and Volbeat perform at Canadian Tire Centre Sunday night. They will be joined by special guest Wage War. The concert begins at 7 p.m. 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: National Arts Centre The Ottawa Jazz Festival headlines the events at the NAC this weekend. Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe Here’s a look at what’s happening at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe this weekend: Shenkman Arts Centre Ottawa Little Theatre See the quirky comedy 37 Postcards at the Ottawa Little Theatre. The play is written by Michael McKeever and directed by Riley Stewart. The play 37 Postcards runs until June 28. For tickets, visit https://www.ottawalittletheatre.com/37-postcards/. ByWard Market Here is a look at the events in the ByWard Market this weekend: 613flea 613flea returns to Lansdowne Park on Saturday. Checkout 150 vendors in this ever-changing market that features eclectic goods, handmade, antiques, vintage clothing, great foods and one-of-a-kinds. 613flea runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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. The market is celebrating its 35th birthday this weekend. 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. Museums Click on the links for the schedule at museums in Ottawa and eastern Ontario: 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 Princess Street Promenade The Princess Street Promenade is back this weekend in Kingston. The promenade features over 100 businesses and community groups for a day of family fun and discovery. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Saturday is also the Montreal Street Vintage Market. The River Art Show and Sale The River Art Show and Sale is this weekend at the Arts Hub Brockville. The event celebrates creativity, community and the power of nature to spark artistic expression. Admission is free. Knickers! It’s the final weekend to see Knickers, a “brief” comedy, at the Seaway Valley Theatre. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit https://www.svtc.ca/. 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.
