From deals on fat bikes to ideas for March Break fun, here are this week’s timely tips.
Have soup for a good cause in Almonte
A tip of the hat to The Ottawan newsletter, which posted the news that the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum’s popular Soup for Thought(fulness) event is back. For $25, you can enjoy some tasty soup, a roll and dessert, and you’ll get a handmade ceramic bowl to bring home. The fundraiser for the museum is taking place on Saturday, April 20, and tickets are on sale now.
Buy a fat bike for half price
Ever wanted to own your own fat bike so you could go riding on wintry trails whenever the mood hits? Expéditions Wakefield is selling off its demo models of the 2023 Devini Minus for half price. That’s still $999.99, but a lot lower than the $1,999 price tag for a new one. While supplies last.
Lynx Airlines goes bankrupt—what’s next?
If you bought a ticket on Lynx Airlines to fly on a date after February 26, you probably already know that the ticket is worthless—the airline has filed for bankruptcy. If you’re in this unfortunate position, here’s the company’s FAQ on what to do now.
Bluesfest announces schedule
Ottawa Bluesfest has just announced its 2024 lineup, and here are the headliners:
- July 4: Mother Mother
- July 5: Nickelback
- July 6: 50 Cent
- July 7: Maroon 5
- July 10: Zac Brown Band
- July 11: Neil Young and Crazy Horse
- July 12: Tyler Childers
- July 13: Mötley Crüe
- July 14: Nas
The ticket presale starts Friday, March 1, at 10am.
Ottawa gets a new pro lacrosse team
In October 2024, a professional lacrosse team will start playing at the Canadian Tire Centre. Dubbed the Ottawa Black Bears, they were formerly the New York Riptide and they play in the National Lacrosse League. Tickets go on sale in April.
Ice Cube coming to Ottawa May 4
Rapper Ice Cube recently announced his Straight Into Canada tour will be coming to the Arena at TD Place on Saturday, May 4, with special guests Xzibit and Peter Jackson. Tickets are on sale now.
Where to go for March Break fun
With March Break in full swing in Quebec and about to start in Ontario, you might want to check my just-updated list of March Break ideas for inspiration.
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