BY MATT HARRISON
One Last Plug For Fringe Fest
Zach Zultana: Space Gigolo, Supervillians Don’t Wear Stilettos, The Black and the Jew Go Bhuddist, Two Girls, One Corpse … with titles such as these aren’t you just a little curious? Maybe a lot? Which is good, because there’s still time to take in oddball theatre at this year’s Fringe Fest.
This is the last weekend — Thursday, June 25 to Sunday, June 28 — of the Festival. Visit here for the schedule, ticket info, etc.
Arts Court Theatre is at 2 Daly Ave.
Dragons Are Cool, Even Boats
One of the most ancient and nearly universal myths is that of dragons. Perhaps it stems from the discovery of dinosaur fossils that were inexplicable at the time, or an exaggerated representation of the ‘serpent’, or just how cool Daenerys Stormborn looks riding one of these creatures — regardless, we are in awe of dragons, whether they be dinosaurs, on HBO, or coursing swiftly through the water; the latter being the case this weekend when North America’s largest dragonboat festival takes place in Ottawa.
Tim Hortons’ Dragon Boat Festival — a four-day affair — happens from Thursday, June 25 to Sunday, June 28 at Mooney’s Bay Park. Obviously, it involves lots of racing, but other events as well, including such musical acts as Jim Bryson (Thursday); Franklin Electric, Hey Rosetta! + (Friday); The Acorn, The Rural Alberta Advantage + (Saturday), and Tokyo Police Club + (Sunday). Lots of family-fun too throughout the weekend. For a full list of bands, events, and teams, visit here. Times and more info can also be found at that link.
Multiculturalism — Not Just Another ‘Day’
The tragedy this past week in South Carolina highlights the ongoing importance of promoting and celebrating multiculturalism. Saturday, June 27 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day, which was first celebrated in 1971 — Canada was also the first country in the world to hold such an event. On Saturday, the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity is hosting an evening of celebration at the Anglican Church of St. John the Evangelist, which will involve music, song, comedy, dance, and food — from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Family-friendly events happen between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. It’s free. More info, visit here.
Anglican Church of St. John the Evangelist is at 154 Somerset Street West
… And In That Same Spirit
The following day, channel some of that same spirit of inclusivity at The Community Cup — an annual event that welcome new Canadians by putting on a day of fun for all ages that includes a soccer tournament, sport demonstrations, and activities for kids, music, dance, and food. Held on Sunday, June 28, it takes place in Brewer Park and runs from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., though the official opening is at 10:30 a.m. It’s free. More info, visit here. http://www.communitycup.ca/