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What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: May 30-June 1
What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: May 30-June 1

CTV News

time3 days ago

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  • CTV News

What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: May 30-June 1

In this photo taken using a drone, TD Place is seen in Ottawa Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in Ottawa. Located at Lansdowne Park, TD Place is the home of the Ottawa REDBLACKS CFL team. (Adrian Wyld /THE CANADIAN PRESS) looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this weekend. Ottawa Redblacks Your first chance to see the 2025 Ottawa Redblacks is Friday night at TD Place. The Redblacks host the Montreal Alouettes in pre-season action at 7 p.m. For tickets, visit The Ottawa Redblacks are hosting an open practice and hot stove on Sunday at TD Place. Practice begins at 10:45 a.m., followed by a meet and greet with Redblacks president Adrian Sciarra and general manager Shawn Burke. Admission to the hot stove and practice is free. Ribfest on Sparks Street The smell of ribs and chicken will fill the air around Sparks Street this weekend for Ottawa Ribfest. Enjoy award-winning ribs, mouth-watering BBQ, live entertainment and more until Sunday. For more information, visit Ottawa Chinatown Night Market The Ottawa Chinatown Night Market is this weekend in Ottawa's Chinatown Neighbourhood. Somerset Street will be transformed into a colourful night market, with vendors offering street food, live performances and more. For more information, visit Ottawa Asian Festival Night Market The 11th annual Ottawa Asian Fest Night Market runs until Sunday at Tanger Outlets in Kanata. Admission is free. Vendors will offer handmade goods, antiques and eats. City of Om Ottawa's largest health and wellness festival runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Lansdowne. City of Om is a festival for people interested in deepening their passion for overall wellness. There will be more than 75 classes and workshops during the festival. For more information, visit Eid Expo The Eid Expo runs Saturday and Sunday at the Nepean Sportsplex. The expo is open both days from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Adapt Expo Ottawa Ottawa's official expo dedicated to accessibility, adaptability and inclusion is Saturday. Over 90 exhibitors will be on display at Carleton University's Fieldhouse. Shawarma Festival Ottawa's first ever Shawarma Festival is Sunday in the ByWard Market Check out the best local shawarma vendors, enjoy live music and entertainment from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Le Grand Poutinefest It's a weekend for poutine lovers at Le Grand Poutinefest in Gatineau. The festival features poutine-beverage pairings and food trucks. The festival is at 320 Saint-Joseph Boulevard in Gatineau Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 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 (Fifth Avenue to Somerset Street): 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. National Arts Centre Here's a look at what's happening at the National Arts Centre this weekend. Friday-Saturday: Broadway Across Canada presents Beetlejuice Friday-Sunday: Beaded Vamp and Moccasin Workshop Friday: Jeffery Straker Saturday: The Rise of BlingBling – Le diptyque Saturday: Toronto Comedy All Stars Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe Here's a look at what's happening at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe this weekend: Friday-Saturday: Cradling Our Culture – Svitanok Dance Friday-Sunday: The Music Man Ride the Cyclone The Lost Baggage Musical Theatre presents Ride the Cyclone. See the production at the Gladstone Theatre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 613flea 613flea returns to Lansdowne Park on Saturday. Check out 150 vendors between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Admission is free. 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 on 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. Saturday is pollinator day, with opportunities to learn about pollinators and the important role they play in our environment. The Ottawa Seed Library will also be at the Carp Farmers Market. 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. Glengarry Renaissance Festival The Glengarry Renaissance Festival runs Saturday and Sunday at the Maxville fairgrounds. Step back in time and enjoy the Knights of Valour, Cut and Run, unique vendors and more. Fantastic Fibres and Terrific Textiles The Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg hosts 'Fantastic Fibres and Terrific Textiles' this weekend. Drop In at the Main Barn on Loucks Farm to see and learn about sheep shearing, then visit the McDiarmid House and Asselstine's water-powered Woolen Factory to learn more about the washing of fleece, carding, spinning and weaving by hand. 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 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 Events Happening in Kingston this weekend Sunday: Call Me By Name at the Kingston Grand Theatre Night in Nashville Kick up your boots for a night of fun at Night in Nashville at the Brockville Memorial Centre. It's a night of dancing, delicious apps, a cash bar, a silent auction and more in support of Senior Support Services. Night in Nashville is Friday. 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.

Tinley Park, Park District pair up after spat on Fourth of July fireworks
Tinley Park, Park District pair up after spat on Fourth of July fireworks

Yahoo

time6 days ago

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  • Yahoo

Tinley Park, Park District pair up after spat on Fourth of July fireworks

After a two-year separation that saw Tinley Park hold its own July 4 fireworks shows, the village and Park District are collaborating this year on an Independence Day event. It will be held at the Park District's McCarthy Park, which had long been the site of the Park District's Fourth of July event and fireworks show until 2023. The last two years, Tinley Park had its own show at the 80th Avenue Metra commuter train station. There has been friction between the village and Park District over control of the former Tinley Park Mental Health Center, which the Park District bought from the state last year for $1 and has plans to redevelop for recreational uses. The village had also sought to acquire the 280-acre property, northwest of Harlem Avenue and 183rd Street, with plans to develop it for property and sale tax generating entertainment uses. The Village Board at a recent meeting approved a contract worth $50,000 for the upcoming fireworks show. The joint Independence Day event will take place from 4 to 10 p.m. on July 4 at McCarthy Park,16801 S. 80th Ave. The village said music by Five Guys Named Moe will start the day at 4 p.m. and food and beverages will be for sale from local vendors. Bingo, inflatables for kids, a magic show, gun salute and flag-raising ceremony as well as a 7 p.m. concert by Spoken Four, are part of the day's activities. The fireworks show set to patriotic music is set for 9:30 p.m. 'We're excited to be collaborating with the Park District to bring Tinley Park's iconic fireworks show back to McCarthy Park,' Tinley Park Mayor Michael Glotz said in a news release. 'We are thrilled to restore our annual fireworks show at McCarthy Park this July 4th,' Park Board President Lisa O'Donovan said in the release. 'This celebration has been a highlight of the summer in Tinley Park for over 40 years.' Tinley Park police Chief Tom Tilton said his officers are preparing for the event. 'We're utilizing new technologies and new techniques to provide a safe Fourth of July experience for everyone,' Tilton said in the news release. 'Residents can rest easy knowing we're taking every precaution.' In early 2023, Tinley Park opted to hold its own fireworks show, prompting the Park District to cancel the Independence Day event it had held at McCarthy Park. The village again, last year, held its own fireworks show at the 80th Avenue Metra station in conjunction with Ribfest. In 2023, Park Board members said the district was being retaliated against for its interest in the former mental health center. The Illinois General Assembly had cleared, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed, legislation that year clearing the path for the Park District to acquire the site. The state also earmarked $15 million for the Park District to use to clean up environmental problems and demolish buildings on the property. The Park District said in early 2023 it was denied a permit to hold its annual Running O' the Green 8k race March 5 of that year, the same day as the village's Irish Parade. The district said it had for many years held the race on the same day as the village parade but the race that year was rescheduled. The Park District also said it had to find other sources of fuel for district vehicles and de-icing salt for Park District properties after Tinley Park cut off long-standing supply agreements for both products. Park Board members, in a letter early in 2023 to village officials, said 'it is simply not feasible to work with you on any event when the village is engaged in this kind of behavior.' The district, in its letter, said the obstacles that had been thrown up were 'retaliation and punishment' for the district.

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