STAND UP FOR CHEO 2013
Raise money for a good cause and grow the sport of stand up paddling in the capital region with this non-profit event. The morning paddle starts at Mooney’s Bay beach and winds its way along the historic Rideau Canal through the city core. Choose from three distances and then return to the beach to relax, socialize, and indulge in a well-deserved lunch. Mooney’s Bay Beach. Sunday, July 7. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. $45 plus min. $100 in fundraising. www.standupforcheo.com
HINTONBURG FOOD TOUR
Hintonburg is slowly becoming a foodie haven, chock full of restaurants, shops, and food artisans, and your C’est Bon cooking guide can’t wait to introduce you to these areas. Whet your palate with special creations from some of the areas best eateries. If you can’t make it out this weekend, check the C’est Bon calendar for future dates. Art-is-in-Bakery. Saturday, July 6. $62.15. www.cestboncooking.ca/food-tours
OPENING GALA: MUSIC AND CIRCUS
An enchanting performance opens the festival Music and Beyond. Bringing together music and circus for one night only, Music and Beyond is a 72 concert celebration happening July 4th-15th. Collaborating with Cirque Fantastic, this special event will showcase some of Canada’s best circus performers. Packed with over twelve different circus acts including trapeze artists, jugglers, acrobats, a contortionist, silk ribbon performers, and even a flying violinist, this night is sure to be one of a kind. National Arts Centre. Thursday, July 4. $20-$85. www.musicandbeyond.ca
HELVETICA BOLD’S HOSER BURLESQUE
From one of the producer’s of Rockalily Burlesque comes Ottawa’s first feature-length, theatre burlesque performance. As part of the Gladstone’s One Night Only series, Hoser Burlesque brings to the stage a show full of patriotism and parody. The cast includes comedy, vaudeville, and cabaret performers They invite you to come and explore what makes Canada such a unique nation. The Gladstone Theatre. Friday, July 5. 7 p.m-10 p.m. $15. www.thegladstone.ca
OPEN AIR SOCIAL CLUB
You no longer have to think about how you’re going to spend your Thursday nights for the rest of the summer. The outdoor patio at Parliament Pub has been transformed into a rockin’ dance floor. This week it’s DJ’s Matty McGovern and Eric Roberts who will be making your bodies groove to the beat. So, stop resisting the urge to dance, and embrace the summer weather while you can. Parliament Pub. Thursday, July 4. $5. www.parliamentpub.com
~ Hollie Davies