Welcome to Radical Events Ottawa! Learn more about the list here. See the full calendar here.
Please Note: Events listed on this calendar are not organized by the Punch Up Collective unless otherwise noted in the event details.
Applications open until March 14, 2025! Join our team! Ottawa Community Doula Access is a charitable organization providing free postpartum doula care to low income and marginalized families in Ottawa. We are seeking a candidate with experience in non-profit or charitable law to become a member of our board of directors and support the functioning […]
Folks in Ottawa will join the province-wide action to commemorate the lives lost due to systemic neglect and the death-making practices and policies from various levels of government. We demand that the next Ontario government put an end to the attacks on safe consumption sites and encampments. 📆The action and vigil are taking place on […]
From Palestine to the Philippines, political repression includes the unjust and arbitrary imprisonment of people who struggle for self-determination and liberation. For over 50 years, the Zionist entity has imprisoned thousands of Palestinians as part of an imperialist-backed project of ethnic cleansing. Philippine state terror imprisons workers, peasants, indigenous peoples, journalists, and peace consultants who […]
Join us on Tuesday, February 25 for an online educational about Palestine and what workers can do. The educational will be one-hour long with time for discussion. It will not be recorded. The Zoom meeting will be open at 6:00 p.m. and the educational will begin at 6:30 p.m. If this is your first Labour […]
Pique spring edition returns this March with its second multi-day edition of the signature music and arts festival, taking over the Arts Court in downtown Ottawa. Featuring groundbreaking performances, striking art installations, and thought-provoking presentations, Pique is a convergence of creativity and innovation that welcomes international artists and communities. Taking place on International Women’s Day, […]
Join us at Femme Fest, a vibrant celebration of empowerment, creativity, and community in honour of International Women’s Day! This one-of-a-kind event brings together local artisans, entrepreneurs, and changemakers committed to advancing gender equality and supporting women-led initiatives. What to Expect Shop Local: Discover unique products crafted by women-led businesses, including handmade jewellery, art, sustainable […]
What does it mean to resist apartheid and genocide from within Israel? What does it mean to survive it in Gaza? Join us for a powerful discussion with Israeli anti-Zionist conscientious objectors Einat Gerlitz and Tal Mitnick, alongside Amani Abu Ramadan, a Palestinian artist, filmmaker, and storyteller from Gaza. Together, they will share their experiences […]
The history of Indigenous resistance is one of memory, justice, and the ongoing struggle for the recognition of rights. How do Indigenous peoples continue to fight for the preservation of their lands, cultures, and identities in a world still shaped by the lasting impacts of colonialism? These crucial questions will take center stage at the […]
You've seen it on TikTok, Instagram, SNL, and the Guardian - bike buses are the hot new transportation thing! At its core, it's about the simple act of biking to school, but it's become a global movement that's about a lot more than that. Sam Balto, founder of Bike Bus World, will join us to […]
We are experiencing a time of repression in our expression. The anti-trans and anti-queer actions in the USA are devastating. We are seeing the ripple effects here in Canada and elsewhere. Our stories deserve to be told. Our stories deserve to be preserved. We will be joined by Jeffrey Canton, an award-winning performer and instructor […]
Unceded and unsurrendered Algonquin Anishinaabe Territory (Ottawa, ON) On March 15, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, community members, advocates, victims, and families impacted by police violence will come together at the University of Ottawa for a National Gathering in Honour of the International Day Against Police Brutality. This event aims to amplify the […]
Join us on Saturday March 15th at River Lounge for our annual fundraising iftar. This year, we will be collecting money to support the PYM's The People Stand with Gaza International Fundraiser, in partnership with the Canadian Palestinian Foundation of Quebec (CPFQ), which provides vital aid in Gaza (@cpfq_mtl ). There are great prizes to be […]
The Research Center on Social Innovation and Transformation (CRITS) is pleased to announce that A.J. Withers (Simon Fraser University) will present a lecture entitled “Meeting this Moment: Building Disability and Trans Justice Amid Rising Authoritarianism” on March 19, 2025, at 6:00 pm. The conference, moderated by Krys Maki (School of Social Innovation, Saint Paul University), […]
