MONDAY, JULY 19

PNWER Summitt— Canadian and U.S. legislators and leaders from the business and academic sectors are set to visit Calgary July 16-20, 2010 to participate in the 20th Annual Summit of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER). Featured keynote speakers at this year's event include: Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach; the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, David Jacobson; Northwest Territories Premier Floyd Roland, IHS Global Insight's Sara Johnson, Alberta International & Intergovernmental Relations Minister Iris Evans, and federal ministers Gary Lunn (Minister of State for Sport), Jim Prentice (Environment Canada) and Stockwell Day (President of the Treasury Board and Minister of the Asia-Pacific Gateway). July 16-20. A complete summit agenda is available at www.pnwer.org.

A Midsummer Night's Dream—A Company of Fools presents torchlight performances of The Bard's classic comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream in various city parks. Runs until Aug. 2. 7 p.m. $10 suggested donation. For a list of venues, please visit www.fools.ca

TUESDAY, JULY 20

When the Nations Meet Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly—The AFN, headed by AFN National Chief Shawn Atleo, will host its Annual General Assembly. July 20-22. Winnipeg, Man. For more information, please call 613-241-6789 or www.afn.ca

Vancouver East AGM—The Vancouver East Federal Liberal Association holds its AGM and Election of Officers. July 21, 6 p.m. Hastings Community Centre, 3096 Hastings St., Vancouver, B.C. (If you wish to be considered for the Vancouver East executive, please send your intention to stand for an executive position to coco.lefoka@lpcbc.com) Contact: Coco Lafoka at 604-664-3784.

THURSDAY, JULY 22

Orchestra in the Park 2010—The National Arts Centre presents Orchestra in the Park 2010 featuring L'Orchestre de la Francophonie, conducted by Jean-Philippe Tremblay. July 22, 7:30 p.m. Free. LeBreton Flats Park, Ottawa, Ont. www.nac-cna.ca

FRIDAY, JULY 23

Orchestra in the Park 2010—The National Arts Centre presents Orchestra in the Park 2010 featuring Opera under the Stars with the NAC Orchestra, and singers Isabel Bayrakdarian and Michael Schade. July 23, 7:30 p.m. Free. LeBreton Flats Park, Ottawa, Ont. www.nac-cna.ca

Beautiful Destruction: Alberta Tar Sands Aerial Photographs—Beautiful Destruction is the result of photographer Louis Helbig's 2008 cross-country journey in an antique plane. July 23-Sept. 26. City Hall Art Gallery, 110 Laurier Ave. W. 613-580-2424 ext. 28425 or http://ottawa.ca/arts

Parliamentary Associations—The Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association will attend the 35th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Port of Spain, Trinidad. July 23-31. For more information, please visit http://www2.parl.gc.ca/iia

SATURDAY, JULY 24

Abbotsford Summer BBQ—The Abbotsford B.C. Federal Liberal Riding Association invites you to its summer BBQ. July 24, 11 a.m. Residence of Moe Gill, 33410 Huntington Rd., Abbotsford, B.C. Contact: Musleh Hakki at 604-746-2679 or info@wideimagepro.com

Governor General's Summer Concert Series—Today's feature concert is Songs and Tangos from the Americas with Gryphon Trio and Patricia O'Callaghan. July 24, 1 p.m. Free. Rideau Hall, Ottawa, Ont. http://www.gg.ca

Governor General's Summer Concert Series—The Band of the Ceremonial Guard performs. July 24, 3 p.m. Free. Rideau Hall, Ottawa, Ont. www.gg.ca

Orchestra in the Park—The National Arts Centre presents Orchestra in the Park 2010 featuring Nikki Yanofsky and the NACO. July 24, 7:30 p.m. Free. LeBreton Flats Park, Ottawa, Ont. www.nac-cna.ca

Ottawa Chamber Music Festival—The 17th Annual Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival presents 15 days of excellent chamber music from around the world in some of the city's most beautiful churches and heritage buildings. Headliners include Frederica von Stade, Tokyo String Quartet, and Stewart Goodyear. July 24-Aug. 7. www.chamberfest.com

SATURDAY, JULY 24

Vancouver South AGM—The Vancouver South Federal Association holds its AGM and Election of Officers. July 24, 2 p.m. Photo ID must be presented for registration and if any voting occurs. South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, 6470 Victoria Dr., Vancouver, B.C. http://events.liberal.ca

SUNDAY, JULY 25

Governor General's Summer Concert Series—Today's concert will feature the African String Quartet. July 25, 1 p.m. Free. Rideau Hall, Ottawa, Ont. www.gg.ca

Governor General's Summer Concert Series—Today's concert will feature Time for Three. July 25, 3 p.m. Free. Rideau Hall, Ottawa, Ont. www.gg.ca

Orchestra in the Park—The National Arts Centre presents Orchestra in the Park 2010 featuring Gershwin in the Park with pianist Stewart Goodyear. July 25. 7:30 p.m. Free. LeBreton Flats Park, Ottawa, Ont. www.nac-cna.ca

Parliamentary Associations—The Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group will attend the National Conference of State Legislators in Louisville, Kentucky. July 25-28. For more information, please visit http://www2.parl.gc.ca/iia

MONDAY, JULY 26

The Four Indian Kings: War and Diplomacy in 1710—The famous portraits of four Aboriginal emissaries who traveled to London 300 years ago to visit Queen Anne are on display, along with related historical material. Runs until Sept. 6. Museum of Civilization, 100 Laurier St., Gatineau, Que., www.civilization.ca

WEDNESDAY, JULY 28

National Youth Orchestra of Canada—The 94-member National Youth Centre Orchestra of Canada performs works by Strauss and others. Conducted by Jacques Lacombe. July 28, 7:30 p.m. Free. Southam Hall, NAC, 53 Elgin St., Ottawa, Ont. 613-947-7000 or www.nac-cna.ca

THURSDAY, JULY 29

Sir John A. Walking Tour—Liberal MP Bob Rae (Toronto-Centre, Ont.) will lead a special Sir John A. Macdonald Walking Tour through downtown Kingston. Proceeds from the walk will go to the Queen's University Library of Political Leadership book series. July 29, 4 p.m. $50. Kingston Visitor Centre, City Hall, Kingston, Ont. For more information, contact Arthur Milnes at 613-328-5592 or arthur.milnes@sympatico.ca

FRIDAY, JULY 30

Rideau Canal Festival—Looking for something to do this August long weekend? Look no further than the Rideau Canal Festival. Take a stroll through the Bytown Museum and the Rideau Heritage Village or follow the Rideau Canal Flotilla and Parade of Lights. Also check out the Aim-for-Zero Footprint Celebration with free family activities including the Energy Ottawa Ecosphere Environmental Fair. July 30-Aug. 2. Rideau Canal, Ottawa, Ont. www.rideaucanalfestival.ca

SATURDAY, JULY 31

Parliamentary Associations—The Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group will attend the 64th Annual Meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference in Charleston, S.C. July 31-Aug. 4. For more information, please visit http://www2.parl.gc.ca/iia

MONDAY, AUGUST 2

Colonel By Day—Celebrate Ottawa's history and heritage on Col. By Day. Activities include the Opening Ceremony, and the Celtic Cross Ceremony. Also see heritage cookery demonstrations, lace making, linen weaving, costumed characters and more. Aug. 2, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Bytown Museum/Ottawa Locks, Ottawa, Ont. www.rideaucanalfestival.ca

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4

Council of the Federation Summer Meeting—Manitoba will host the 2010 Council of the Federation Summer Meeting. Aug. 4-6. Winnipeg, Man. www.councilofthefederation.ca

SUNDAY, AUGUST 8

Parliamentary Associations—The Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group will attend the 65th Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference in Toronto, Ont. Aug. 8-11. For more information, please visit http://www2.parl.gc.ca/iia

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12

Hockey Night in Barrie III—Conservative MP Patrick Brown (Barrie, Ont.) presents Hockey Night in Barrie, a fundraiser for the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie. Aug. 12, 6 p.m. Barrie Molson Centre, Barrie, Ont.

SATURDAY AUGUST 13

2010 Ottawa Folk Festival—Artists at this year's Ottawa Folk Festival include Calexico, Arrested Development, Jim Bryson and The Weakerthans Band, and much more. Aug. 13-15. Britannia Park, Ottawa, Ont. www.ottawafolk.org

MONDAY, AUGUST 16

National Inuit Youth Summit—Inuit youth from across Canada will gather for a National Inuit Youth Summit. Inuvik, N.W.T. Aug. 16-20. Call 613-292-4482.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19

CAJ AGM—The Canadian Association of Journalists national capital chapter holds its AGM. Bring your ideas for future CAJ events. Nominations and elections of all executive positions will take place. Join us for breakfast. Aug. 19. Register by email to caj_ottawa@yahoo.ca

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22

MP Bruce Stanton's Annual Summer BBQ—Conservative MP Bruce Stanton (Simcoe North, Ont.) hosts his annual summer BBQ. Aug. 22, 3-6 p.m. Coldwater Curling Club, 9 Michael Anne Dr., Simcoe, Ont. www.brucestanton.com

Porkapalooza Pig Roast—The Welland New Democrats are hosting a pig roast featuring live entertainment with The Marty Allen Band and The Smoothies. Aug. 22, 7 p.m. $35. Club Richelieu, Welland, Ont. For more information, please call Terry at 905-227-0872 or email marilyn.bellamy@gmail.com

The 62nd IPAC Annual Conference—IPAC is hosting its 62nd Annual Conference. The theme is Guardians of Our Communities, from Local to Global. Aug. 22-25. More details TBA. Ottawa, Ont. www.ipac.ca

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25

Welland Annual Pig Roast & BBQ—Join the Welland Liberals for the Annual Pig Roast and BBQ. Special guest Liberal MP Marlene Jennings will be in attendance. August 25, 4-7 p.m. $25. Club Richelieu, 565 River Rd., Welland, Ont. For more information, contact Sue Barnett at 905-714-0007 or sueb.on@cogeco.ca

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26

International Policy Workshop—The Centre for European Studies at Carleton University presents an international policy workshop "Economic and Political Impacts of the Economic Crisis in the EU and Eastern Europe." Guest speakers include John Bachtler, University of Strathclyde, U.K. and Ian Lee, Carleton University. Aug. 26, 1-5 p.m., Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. Senate Room, 6th floor, Robertson Hall, Carleton University, 1125 Col. By Dr. RSVP by Aug. 20 to easternpartnership@carleton.ca

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27

Commemorating The Ottawa Journal—Raise a glass or two to E. Norman Smith and Grattan O'Leary and to commemorate the Ottawa Journal, 30 years after its final issue. August 27, 4-8 p.m. RCAF Mess, 158 Gloucester St., Ottawa, Ont.

Parliamentary Associations—The Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group will attend the 76th Annual Meeting of the Southern Governor's Association in Birmingham, Alabama. August 27-30. For more information, please visit http://www2.parl.gc.ca/iia

SUNDAY, AUGUST 29

Parliamentary Associations—The Canada-France Inter-Parliamentary Association will attend the 37th Annual Meeting in Edmonton, Fort McMurray and Calgary, Alta. Aug. 29-Sept. 4. For more information, please visit http://www2.parl.gc.ca/iia

MONDAY, AUGUST 30

Liberal Summer Caucus—The Liberal Party of Canada will hold its national summer caucus. Aug. 30-Sept.1. Inverary Inn Resort, Baddeck, Cape Breton, N.S., 613-996-6740.

2010 Fraser Institute Economics & Markets Program for Journalists—The Fraser Institute presents a graduate seminar-style program of lectures, discussions, Q&A sessions, and presentations with journalists from across Canada. Aug. 30-Sept. 2, $2,000. Opus Hotel, Vancouver, B.C. For more information, call Lindsay Mitchell at 604-688-0221 ext. 595 or lindsay.mitchell@fraserinstitute.org

Parliamentary Associations—The Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association will attend a meeting of the Defence and Security Committee in Denmark, Greenland and Iceland. Aug. 30-Sept. 4. For more information, please visit http://www2.parl.gc.ca/iia

NOVEMBER 2010

G20 Summit—A G20 Summit will be held. Nov. 11-12. Seoul, South Korea. http://www.seoulsummit.kr

UPCOMING IN 2011

New Democrats Hold Federal Convention—The New Democratic Party of Canada will hold its Biennial Convention on the occasion of the party's 50th anniversary. June 17-19, 2011. Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, B.C. 613-236-3613.

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