WEEK AHEAD
SUNDAY Remember the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima with special events, including a performance on the waterphone by Jesse Stewart in the Requiem exhibit at 1 and 2:30 p.m., and learn the art of Japanese calligraphy and to fold origami paper cranes Tickets: Free, but reserve at diefenbunker.ca
Giller Prize-winning author Elizabeth Hay launches her sixth novel, His Whole Life, at a garden party with refreshments from Whole Foods, 3 p.m., Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park. Tickets: Free, but RSVP to rsvp@ writersfestival.org.
Riverfest celebrates the life’s-blood of the National Capital Region, with the chance to paddle a Voyageur canoe, try heritage boat building, storytelling and more, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pinhey’s Point Historic Site. Cost: $6/two, $16/family. facebook.com
Bring your ukulele and jam with the Bytown Ukelele Group at an all-welcome, free event at Lansdowne Park, 5:30 p.m. ottawa.ca
Beatlefest celebrates the Fab Four with music, good food and good company 30-minutes from downtown at idyllic Ferme Brylee. Tickets include food: $25, or $50 with transportation. www. beatlefestatthebrylee.com
MONDAY
Enjoy Around the Campfirethemed fun as part of the Park-ticipate program for children aged four to 10 years at parks in the east and west of Ottawa throughout the week with trained recreation staff. See ottawa.ca
The Ottawa Public Library also has activities for children of all ages at branches across the city, at different locations and times. All free, but register at biblioottawalibrary.ca
TUESDAY
Get outside with your baby and salsa with the Dancing Mama every Tuesday, 10 a.m. to noon, Jean Pigott Place until Aug. 18. Suitable for children ages six weeks and up and a fun workout while socializing — no experience necessary. Cost: Free. ottawa. ca
WEDNESDAY
The Sound of Light international fireworks and music show is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and tonight Belgium performs In Flanders Fields, a tribute to victims of the First World War, 9:15 p.m. at the Canadian Museum of History but the site opens at 6 p.m. with fun for all ages. Tickets: $8. Until Aug. 22. www.feux.qc.ca
Ottawa Art Gallery lunchtime yoga brings a different perspective to art from downward dog, 12:15 to 1 p.m. in the gallery, 2 Daly Ave. Admission: Free, but registration required at mvial@ottawaartgallery.ca or 613-233-8699 ext. 228.
THURSDAY
Due to popular demand, Stone Fence Theatre’s musical Here Comes the Train! has sold out so they have added another show tonight, and will be offering homemade pies to the audience, 7 p.m., Eganville Community Centre. Tickets: $30.