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.

Anatomical Venus Book Launch

Perfect Books 258 Elgin Street, Ottawa

Join us at Perfect Books to launch Courtney Bates-Hardy's new book, Anatomical Venus. It's a visceral collection of poems that invoke anatomical models, feminine monsters, and little-known historical figures. Featuring readings by Christine McNair and Margo LaPierre. Hosted by Frances Boyle. Courtney Bates-Hardy is the author of Anatomical Venus (Radiant Press, 2024), House of Mystery […]

Free

International Day of Protest Against ABA 2024 – Ottawa

Human Rights Monument 220 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

August 31st will once again mark the 7th International Day of Protest Against ABA. An international day of action for Autistic self-advocates and allies to organize in their opposition to Applied Behaviour Analysis. Applied Behaviour Analysis was pioneered in the 1960s by Ole Ivar Løvaas, who spoke at length about his dehumanizing perspective on Autistic […]

Free

Ottawa Labour Day March and Picnic

Ottawa City Hall 110 Laurier, Ottawa

March leaves Ottawa City Hall (Lisgar Street side) at 12:00pm sharp. March Route: South on Elgin Street to Gladstone Avenue, West on Gladstone Avenue to McNabb Park (corner of Gladstone Avenue and Bronson Avenue). Picnic commences when March participants arrive at McNabb Park (approx 12:45pm). Picnic includes: BBQ (Hot dogs, corn-on-the-cob, melon pieces, drinks). Live […]

Community Rally in Defence of the Bank Block Tenants

227 Bank St, Ottawa Join the rally on Tuesday morning to help our neighbours fight back against our commodified housing system. The Bank Block Tenants are also looking for donations for their legal defence fund: https://bankblocktenants.ca/donate more info on the Bank Block Tenants can be found on their website and on their Instagram

Citywide Protest for Renoviction Protections

110 Laurier Avenue W 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Evictions for renovations are often unnecessary or simply cosmetic so the owner can jack up the rent. That’s why we are protesting outside city hall so Ottawa city councillors CAN'T IGNORE the fact that we need REAL protections. Join the BIG protest to demand city council stops corporate landlords from destroying affordable housing and protect […]

20 Years of Defending Civil Liberties from the Impact of Counter-terrorism

Online

Please join us for the launch of "Defending Civil Liberties in an Age of National Security and Counter-terrorism," a new publication from the International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group (ICLMG) featuring 27 pieces from leading experts, activists and ICLMG members reflecting on the past twenty years and the challenges that lie ahead. Wednesday, September 11, 20247:00PM […]

Say No To Racism! Yes to Immigrant Justice!

Human Rights Monument 220 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Right-wing politicians are scapegoating immigrants for the housing and affordability crisis, diverting attention from corporate greed and government policy failures. All workers, including migrants and immigrants, are suffering from decades of cuts to healthcare, housing, education, and social services. The elite want us divided—citizen against newcomer—so we don't unite against billionaires, landlords, and climate criminals […]

Environmental Racism: From Community Stories to Union Action

Zoom

This virtual panel will bring together a diverse range of speakers active in communities impacted by environmental racism to generate conversation about the ways in which the labour movement can support resistance efforts. Host: Larry Rousseau, Executive Vice President, Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Panelists: Vanessa Gray, Anishinaabe, Land Defender from Aamjiwnaang First Nation Dr. Ingrid […]

Barrhaven Transit Forum / Forum sur les transports en commun à Barrhaven

Charlie Conacher Building 30 Wessex Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Welcome to the Barrhaven Transit Forum! Join us for an engaging discussion on all things transit in Barrhaven! Whether you're a regular commuter or just interested in learning more about public transportation in our community, this forum is for you. Come share your thoughts, ask questions, and connect with fellow residents who are passionate about […]

WEN Presents: Take Back the Night Ottawa

Minto Park 315 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Take Back the Night (TBTN) is an annual rally and protest against sexual and gender-based violence. The community comes together to celebrate, support and empower survivors, while creating safer communities and healthier relationships through awareness, activism and advocacy. #TBTN2024 Ottawa will start with a rally in Minto Park (102 Lewis St) on 6pm. The march […]