“Back to school, back to school to prove to daddy that I’m not a fool…” – Billy Madison. It’s that time of the year! Summer vacation is over which means that the majority of festival season is also over. However, the focus is now leading to theatre and hockey (soon)!! After a break for a couple months, theatre season is starting up again this week. The Sock ‘n’ Buskin Theatre group is kicking off their season with a launch party at the Kailash Mital theatre at Carleton U. Also, The Gladstone has their first major production of this season with award winning “Cloudburst” starting Wednesday and running for two weeks. For concerts this week, you can catch Sam Roberts playing an outdoor show at the Algonquin Students Association building on Tuesday, and Ambush is rocking out again at the Barley Mow on Merivale Road.

This weekend, you can find PorchFest running Saturday through the community of Hintonburg and ending at Parkdale Park. There’s quite a line up of locations, so check out the event listing for the schedule. Another notable event is the Metaphysical and Spiritual show of Ottawa that is running Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 5pm each day. It’s being held at the Crowne Plaza in Gatineau. For you trivia buffs out there, you’ll find several trivia nights throughout the city, but my favourite is “The Office” trivia on Tuesday night at Mavericks.

My top three events of the week (actually 4…I couldn’t choose):

• Pooches, Pints, and Yoga (CRAFT Beer Market, Saturday)
• Mix and Mingle: Community Social (House of Common, Thursday)
• Capital Pop-Up Cinema – Back to the Future (Beechwood Cemetery, Saturday)
• Wiggle Waggle Walk and Run (Lansdowne Park, Sunday)

Announcements:

• In case you missed it, the MARVEST lineup has been released. What a great listing of local bands in a very diverse set of venues! Have a look at my announcement here!
• A new “Hidden Ottawa” post came out last week. If you’re looking for authentic Mexican food in an authentic looking Mexican restaurant, check out Casa Mexico! You can read the review here!

If you’re hosting an event in the future, I offer advertising and promotion packages…please click on: Promote your Event on the main menu for details. I now also offer the ability to sell your event tickets through my site at an affordable price. Please contact me for more information. I’m also happy to come and review your event at the low cost of 2 complimentary tickets. ?

The following information is a brief summary only, and you can get full details by clicking the event link taking you to the event calendar. My event calendar gets updated almost daily so stay up to date with the most current information on the site.

Monday September 3rd, 2018

• Hot Air Balloon Festival
• La Baie Park, Gatineau
• 6:30am
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/hot-air-balloon-festival/2018-09-03/

 

• Ottawa Champions vs. Rockland Boulders
• RCGT Park
• 1:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/ottawa-champions-vs-rockland-boulders-3/

 

• Monday Night Salsa at the Mill
• Mill Street Brew Pub
• 6:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/monday-night-salsa-at-the-mill-42/

 

• Sound and Light Show
• Parliament Hill
• 9:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/sound-and-light-show-3/2018-09-03/

 

• Karaoke and Cocktails
• The 27 Club Ottawa
• 9:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/karaoke-cocktails/2018-09-03/

Tuesday September 4^th, 2018

• Trivia Night
• Pourboy
• 7:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/trivia-night/2018-09-04/

 

• Outdoor Sam Roberts Concert
• Algonquin Student’s Association Building (outside)
• 7:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/outdoor-concert-sam-roberts-band/

 

• “The Office” Trivia
• Mulligan’s Golf Bar, 201 Queen Street
• 7:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/the-office-trivia/

 

• Live Music Tuesdays with Kimberly Sunstrum & Friends
• Lowertown Brewery
• 8:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/live-music-tuesdays-with-kimberly-sunstrum-friends/2018-09-04/

Wednesday September 5^th, 2018

• Cruise Night
• Rideau Carleton Raceway
• 4:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/cruise-night-2/2018-09-05/

 

• Trivia in the Taproom
• Vimy Brewing Company
• 7:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/trivia-in-the-taproom/2018-09-05/

 

• Wednesday Night Trivia League
• Louis Bar and Grill
• 7:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/wednesday-night-trivia-league/2018-09-05/

 

• Cloudburst
• The Gladstone Theatre
• 7:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/cloudburst/2018-09-05/

Thursday September 6^th, 2018

• Mix and Mingle Community Social
• House of Common
• 6:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/mix-mingle-community-social/

 

• Soen in Ottawa
• Mavericks
• 7:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/soen-in-ottawa/

 

• Sock ‘n’ Buskin Launch Party
• Kailash Mital Theatre, Carleton University
• 7:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/sock-n-buskin-launch-party/

 

• Cloudburst
• The Gladstone Theatre
• 7:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/cloudburst/2018-09-06/

 

• Centretown Comedy
• Beerocracy
• 8:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/centretown-comedy/2018-09-06/

 

• Rock ‘n’ Roll Bingo
• Prime Burger Bar Entertainment
• 8:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/rock-n-roll-bingo/2018-09-06/

Friday September 7^th, 2018

• Brew Donkey Presents – Y-East End Express Tour
• Brew Donkey, 987 Wellington Street West
• 4:15pm
• http://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/brew-donkey-presents-y-east-end-express-tour-35/

 

• CapCity Cup – Ottawa Fury FC vs. Montreal Impact
• TD Place
• 7:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/capcity-cup-ottawa-fury-fc-vs-montreal-impact/

 

• Cloudburst
• The Gladstone Theatre
• 7:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/cloudburst/2018-09-07/

 

• Free Comedy Night in Hintonburg
• Wellington Eatery
• 9:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/free-comedy-night-in-hintonburg-3/2018-09-07/

 

• Friday Night Lights: Acoustic Evening on the Rooftop
• Sens House
• 9:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/friday-night-lights-acoustic-evening-on-the-rooftop/2018-09-07/

 

• Shanghai Nights: 3 Year Anniversary Show/oke/arty
• Shanghai Restaurant
• 9:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/shanghai-nights-3-year-anniversary-show-oke-arty/2018-09-07/

 

• 80’s Dance Party with DJ Remi Royale + Rapture (Blondie Tribute)
• House of TARG
• 9:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/80s-dance-party-w-dj-remi-royale-rapture-blondie-tribute-2/

 

• Ambush Concert
• Barley Mow Merivale
• 9:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/ambush-2/

Saturday September 8^th 2018

• WODktoberfest 2018
• Petrie Island
• 8:00am
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/wodktoberfest-2018/

 

• BeYouTiful Women’s Expo
• Shankman Arts Centre
• 10:00am
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/beyoutiful-womens-expo-2/

 

• The Metaphysical & Spiritual Show of Ottawa
• Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2 Rue Montcalm, Gatineau
• 10:00am
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/the-metaphysical-spiritual-show-of-ottawa/2018-09-08/

 

• Brewdonkey Presents – Crafting an Escape Tour
• Brew Donkey, 987 Wellington Street West
• 11:00am
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/brew-donkey-presents-crafting-an-escape-tour-5/

 

• Brewdonkey Presents – City Beers Tour
• Brew Donkey, 987 Wellington Street West
• 11:30am
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/brew-donkey-presents-city-beers-tour-2/

 

• Pooches, Pints and Yoga
• CRAFT Beer Market
• 12:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/pooches-pints-and-yoga/

 

• Ottawa PorchFest
• Hintonburg Community – see website for locations
• 1:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/ottawa-porchfest/

 

• Cloudburst
• The Gladstone Theatre
• 2:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/cloudburst/2018-09-08/

 

• Sensual on the Beach
• Petrie Island
• 5:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/sensual-on-the-beach/2018-09-08/

 

• Beach Closing Bon Fire and Party
• Westboro Beach
• 6:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/beach-closing-bonfire-party/

 

• Sens House Saturday Night Live with Dueling Pianos
• Sens House, 73 York Street
• 7:00pm
• http://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/sens-house-saturday-night-live-w-duelling-pianos/2018-09-08/

 

• Capital Pop-Up Cinema Presents: Back to the Future
• Beechwood Cemetery
• 7:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/capital-pop-up-cinema-presents-back-to-the-future/

 

• Cloudburst
• The Gladstone Theatre
• 7:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/cloudburst/2018-09-08/2/

Sunday September 9^th 2018

• Wiggle Waggle Walk and Run
• Lansdowne Park
• 8:00am
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/wiggle-waggle-walk-run/

 

• Sport Card and Comic Show
• Jim Durrell Arena
• 10:00am
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/sport-card-and-comic-show/2018-09-09/

 

• The Metaphysical & Spiritual Show of Ottawa
• Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2 Rue Montcalm, Gatineau
• 10:00am
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/the-metaphysical-spiritual-show-of-ottawa/2018-09-09/

 

• Princess Picnic with Ariel
• Canadian Golf and Country Club
• 10:15am
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/princess-picnic-with-ariel-2/

 

• Brew Donkey Presents: Western Libations Tour
• Brew Donkey, 987 Wellington Street West
• 10:30am
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/brew-donkey-presents-western-libations-tour-7/

 

• Cloudburst
• The Gladstone Theatre
• 2:30pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/cloudburst/2018-09-09/

 

• Zumba on the Hill
• Parliament Hill
• 3:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/zumba-on-the-hill-2018/2018-09-09/

 

• Sunday Pintxos
• Dominion City Brewing Company
• 5:00pm
• https://www.covertottawaguy.com/event/sunday-pintxos/2018-09-09/