What to do on
Saturday, March 8 2025
There’s a lot to celebrate at Beyond the Pale. The brewery is holding a market at the 250 City Centre location today, featuring female artisans and women-led businesses in their community. They’re also releasing Kanpai Japanese Inspired Rice Lager, a speciality beer that “was brewed with the intention to celebrate female brewers, women in craft beer, and the imperative role of women in the history of beer in general.” Finally, BTP staffer Madison Roszell-Johnston took home the Excptiional Leader gong at the Shine-On Awards on March 5.
Meanwhile at Bicycle Craft Brewing the International Women's Day release, Freedom Machine, will be available alongside Nonna’s Famous Pizza and a women-themed trivia match. The fun starts at 2:00 pm.
Stray Dog Brewing Co plays Musical Bingo
Get ready for the garden with a visit to Seedy Saturday in Carp
NCC invites ix to 12 year olds with ambitions to be city planners to the Urbanism Lab for Kids.
Dogs are welcome at 613Flea, where you’ll find more than 150 vendors of vintage and antiques ready to serve you. Aberdeen Pavilion.
The Femme Fest market celebrates women-led businesses, and throws live entertainment and family activities into the mix. Next Door Market & Event Space.
With renovations complete, Giant Tiger reopens today in Hintonburg with giveaways, treats, and fun. 1085 Wellington St W
Demo more than 30 brands of bikes, take in the conferences, and visit the exhibitors at the Gatineau-Ottawa Bicycle Show.
Don a mysterious mask for the Mardi Gras Masquerade Social at Rabbit Hole (208 Sparks St)
Mystara Women of Rock at Sonny’s Bar and Grill celebrates International Women’s Day with an epic live music show. $5 admission.
Pique Art and Music Festival Day 2 starts at 4:00 pm .
It’s your final chance to check out Bawdy Broadway Bodies
The Children continues at the Gladstone Theatre.
- Orpheus Musical Theatre’s production of Beautiful: the Carole King Musical continues.
The Shawshank Redemption by Ottawa Little Theatre continues.
ByTowne Cinema: Looney Tunes Cartoon Party, I’m Still Here, Seven Veils, Detour: Josie and the Pussycats
Mayfair Theatre: Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat-Cereal Cartoon Party, Volume 36, Mukadderat, A Complete Unknown, Nosferatu
Gigs
Elliott Brood. Red Bird
The Scally Cap Brats. House of TARG
Aurora’s Reef. Night Oat
Weiner Kebab. Rainbow Bistro
Ashwyn Singh. LIVE on Elgin
Nick Beaton. Yuk Yuks Ottawa West