New Democrat Veterans Affairs Critic Peter Stoffer will hold a press conference to outline ways the Conservative government can re-focus the Department of Veterans Affairs to better assist modern day veterans and their families (Centre Block). Call 613-995-8123.
The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the National Capital Commission invite the public and the media to the Canadian Firefighters Memorial Design Concepts vernissage (National Capital Commission). Call 613-239-5703.
Pop Life: Art in a Material World explores the complex relationship between contemporary art, marketing, and the mass media that has evolved since the 1980s. Featuring artists from Andy Warhol to Jeff Koons. Runs until Sept. 19 (380 Sussex Dr.). Visit http://www.gallery.ca/poplife/.
Mosaika: This showcase tells the story of Canada’s physical, historical and cultural landscapes set against the spectacular background of Parliament Hill. Call 613-239-5000.
The BluesFest is Ottawa's biggest and best music festival. Visit www.ottawabluesfest.ca/.
Kathleen Battle performs in concert, presented by the Music and Beyond (53 Elgin St.). Visit www.musicandbeyond.ca.
Canada’s newest classical music festival comes to the Nation’s Capital. The Opening Gala Concert will feature the Emerson String Quartet and Menaham Pressler (355 Cooper St.). Visit http://www.musicandbeyond.ca.
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announces that, at the request of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, the date of the one-day public hearing to consider AECL's application for the restart of the National Research Universal Reactor is being rescheduled (280 Slater St.). Call 613-996-9063.
The Canadian Federation of University Women holds its AGM. Highlights include workshops, panel discussions, tours, and a dinner (Marriott Hotel). Visit www.cfuw.org.
The Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association hosts the 8th Canadian Parliamentary Seminar.
