Event Location: Ottawa

July 20th marks the Chinese communist regime's 12 years of a merciless eradication campaign against the Falun Gong community across China and overseas. The Falun Dafa Association of Canada said this violent, systematic suppression in China that began on the early morning of July 20, 1999 continues to be characterized by ongoing abductions, torture and … Read more

Liberal Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development critic Carolyn Bennett (St. Paul's, ON) will hold a media availability to discuss the state of water and wastewater systems on First Nations reserves at the National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington Street. Call 613-943-4995.

Governor of the Bank of Canada Mark Carney will hold a press conference following the release of the bank's Monetary Policy Report at the National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington Street. Call 613-782-8782.

The Maritime Centre for African Dance, most recently noted for performing at President Obama's African Inaugural Ball, will be hosting a five-day Afro Dance Camp at the Dalhousie Recreation Centre, 755 Somerset Street. Call 1-855-327-5727.

Create some salsa heat in the Ottawa-Gatineau region and meet others to share the most amazing of Latin dances with at Ottawa Arts Court, 2 Daly Avenue. Dance shoes or leather sole shoes required. Call 613-302-6488.

What kind of tank can you create with Mega Bloks? Join Lee Beauregard, building block enthusiast, and take inspiration from one of the most important collections of military vehicles in Canada. The workshop will be held throughout the weekend in the Lebreton Gallery, Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Place. Call 1-800-555-5621.

The Ottawa Turkish Festival features dance, movies and food. Enjoy all things Turkish as one of Ottawa's liveliest community events comes alive for another summer edition at Confederation Park on the corner of Laurier Avenue and Elgin Street. Call 613-228-1616.

Independent Ottawa theatre companies Gruppo Rubato and Mi Casa Theatre are working together to host a fundraising event for Toronto’s Summerworks Theatre Festival, who recently learned they did not receive a major grant they had applied for, leaving a 20% budgetary shortfall to make up less than a month before the 2011 Festival opens. Ottawa … Read more

Viva México will perform at Rideau Hall. Using flawless technique and audience-pleasing showmanship, Mariachi musicians blend virtuosity and art, magically transforming music into life. Call 613-998-7280.

Borealis String Quartet will perform at Rideau Hall. Acclaimed for its fiery performances, the ensemble delivers Haydn, Mendelssohn and more with passionate style and refined interpretation. Call 613-998-7280.