Alcatel Ottawa International Children’s FestivalMay 30 - June 3, 2008
Tel: (613) 241-0999
Fax: (613) 241-5774
Web Site: www.ottawachildrensfestival.ca
A five-day festival celebration of the performing arts for young people aged 4 to 15 and their families. The festival features the finest in theatre, dance, arts, and music from highly acclaimed international and local artists.
Carnival
of Cultures
Outdoor Astrolabe Theatre
June 13 - 15, 2008
Tel: (613) 742-6952 or 742-6553
Web Site: www.carnivalofcultures.ca
- A summer kaleidoscope of cultures featuring music, song and dance from around the world at the picturesque outdoor Astrolabe Theatre.
- Non-stop international entertainment spotlighting unique and exotic artists from here and abroad.
- Dynamic performances by Ottawa's top folkloric dancers, singers and musicians.
June 19 - 29, 2008
Arts Court, University of Ottawa Theatre Dept.
Tel: (613) 232-6162
Fax: (613) 569-7660
E-Mail: fringe@ottawafringe.com
Website: http://www.ottawafringe.com
June 20 - 22, 2008
Tel: (613) 238-7711
Website: http://www.dragonboat.net
Mooney's Bay - Across from the Rideau Canoe Club
Don't miss the boat! If you haven't experienced the sport of dragon boat racing, start your summer at Mooney's Bay. 180 teams participate in corporate, government and community challenges. Combine the excitement and competition of the races with multi-cultural food and entertainment and charitable fundraising and you have something for the whole family to enjoy. Some examples of on-site events include the following:
- Multicultural performances all day on the Festival's main stage
- A children's activity area that includes rides, a crafts tent and much more!
- A variety of concessionaires and exhibitors representing our cross-cultural community
- A beer garden
- NO PARKING ON SITE – FREE parking and shuttle bus every 15 minutes Saturday from 7AM - 7PM, and Sunday from 8AM - 5PM.
- Parking at: Canada Post Headquarters - 2701 Riverside Dr., and Carleton University - Lot 7
- Free shuttle every hour on the hour from the Sheraton Ottawa Hotel, with stops at Bronson & Somerset and Carleton University (Lot 7)
TD Canada Trust Ottawa
International Jazz Festival June 20 - 29, 2008
Confederation Park
Tel: (613) 241-2633
Fax: (613) 241-5774
Web Site: www.ottawajazzfestival.com
The TD Canada Trust Ottawa International Jazz Festival is one of the National Capital Region's premiere music events. It features the finest jazz musicians from Canada and around the world performing in open air venues and intimate studio spaces where thousands can enjoy world class music.
