CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa during the final weekend of August. Ottawa Redblacks The Ottawa Redblacks host the B.C. Lions Sunday night at TD Place. Game time is 7 p.m. The Redblacks are celebrating the Bytown Bicentennial, recognizing the people, culture and history that shapes Ottawa. For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca. Atletico Ottawa Atletico Ottawa hosts Inter Toronto Friday night at TD Place. Game time is 7 p.m. It’s Fan Appreciation Night, with $6 beers and 20 per cent off merchandise. For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca. Capital Pride It’s the final weekend of Capital Pride, including the signature event the Capital Pride Parade on Sunday. The theme for Capital Pride this year is “Together, We Shine.” Events this weekend include: For more information, visit https://capitalpride.ca/signature-events/. Broncs and Tonks It’s a day of professional rodeo and Canadian country music at the Ottawa Baseball Stadium. Broncs and Tonks features performances by Dean Brody and the Reklaws on Friday night, along with a centrefield rodeo. For tickets, visit https://www.broncsandtonks.com/. Ottawa African Festival It’s a celebration of African and African-Canadian artistry at Britannia Beach. The 17th Ottawa African Festival runs until Sunday at the Britannia Beach Pier Park. Enjoy live music, dancing, traditional drumming and cultural performances, food vendors and exhibitors. Cobden Fair The 167th Cobden Fair is this weekend. Enjoy the midway, meet animals with Meet the Keepers, learn about agriculture and watch the Demolition Derby. For more information, visit https://cobdenfair.com/cobden-167th-fair/. Events happening in Ottawa Death of a Salesman See the drama Death of a Salesman at the Ottawa Little Theatre until Sept. 5. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Taste of Ottawa The Taste of Ottawa gives you a chance to experience the world on a plate. The Taste of Ottawa runs Saturday and Sunday at the Cohere Centre. Admission is free. Ottawa Gaming Convention Ottawa’s biggest gaming convention is this weekend at the Cohere Centre The Ottawa Gaming Convention features tabletop gaming, tournaments, vendors and more. Metcalfe Plaza The Downtown BIA has transformed Metcalfe Plaza into a hub of music, art and culture this summer. Drop by the plaza for live performances, fitness, classes, markets and more. For more information, visit https://www.hellodowntown.ca/events/metcalfe-plaza/. Lansdowne Farmers Market The Lansdowne Farmers’ Market outdoor market season is underway. Join over 75 vendors at Aberdeen Square at Lansdowne every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Carp Farmers Market The 36th season of the Carp Farmers Market continues this weekend. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Carp Fairgrounds. Westboro Farmers’ market The Westboro Farmers Market is open every Saturday in Byron Linear Park. Check out over 60 local vendors between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Main Street Farmers Market The Main Street Farmers Market is open on Saturday. The producer-only market at Grande Allee Park on Main Street is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Metcalfe Farmers Market A new summer at the Metcalfe Farmers Market is underway. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, with over 45 vendors on display at the Metcalfe Fairgrounds. Barrhaven Farmers’ Market Don’t miss the Barrhaven Farmers Market every Saturday this summer. Over 20 vendors will be on display at the Nepean Woods Park and Ride between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Museums Visit each museum’s website for details. Things to do in Kingston Things to do in Brockville Things to do in the Ottawa Valley
