by Tony Wolfarth
February 16
1:30–3:30 p.m.
Family Day Drag Extravaganza
Ottawa Public Library 120 Metcalfe Street
All ages are invited to participate in a Drag Queen + Volunteer Story Time, followed by kid-friendly Drag 101 lesson and craft time, and ending with drag performances mini queens, kings, and royals can join to flaunt their newly learned skills. Venue is accessible and admission is free.
Coldest Night of the Year Charity Walk
February 22
4–8 p.m.
Shaw Centre
55 Colonel By Drive
cnoy.org/location/ottawadowntown
Come out and walk with the Ottawa Mission at The Coldest Night of the Year, a family-friendly walk to raise money for people experiencing homelessness and hunger in our communities.
Things kick off with a fun party at the Shaw Centre, followed by 2K, 5K and 10K walks through downtown Ottawa, and then wrap up with some delicious food back at the Shaw Centre.
February 24
7–9 p.m.
Leather Care and Repair
Ottawa Tool Library
250 City Centre Ave, Bay 216
ottawatoollibrary.com
Getting the salt out of your winter boots and conditioning your leather items is a great way to keep them going for many years.
Join professional leather-worker Beth as she shows you how to bring those salty boots back to life!
Bring something you’d like to work on; leather cleaning supplies will be provided.
February 26
6:30PM-9PM
In Discussion with Jesse Thistle
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin Street
Rossy Pavilion
Join us for a conversation with Jesse Thistle, a rising Indigenous scholar and 2020 Canada Reads contender about his bestselling memoir, From the Ashes: My Story of Being Métis, Homeless and Finding My Way Please register for this event.
Democrats Abroad Global US Presidential Primary
March 3rd
12:00–2:00 p.m. &
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Senate Tavern
33 Clarence Street
US Citizens in Ottawa, come vote in the Global Presidential Primary. This will be both an official voting location and a Super Tuesday viewing party.
March 8
11 a.m–5 p.m.
Capital Comic Book Convention
Delta Marriott
101 Lyon Street
$6/$2 adults/kids
The Capital Comic Book Convention will bring together comic collectors and retailers from Eastern Ontario & Quebec.
It offers a marketplace with a wide selection of vendors for collectors and enthusiasts.
April 4
Doors 7:30 p.m.
Two Beats Ahead Jazz Band Concert
Orchard View Wedding & Event Centre
6346 Deermeadow Drive
$20 advance/$25 door/$10 children
Tickets: 613-692-7777. www.guidedogs.ca
Dance to big band sounds. Come early to meet some guide dogs in training. The music starts at 8:00pm.