Events

Metcalfe Plaza

August 14 - September 20, 2025

Live Music
Arts & Culture
Food & Drink
Community

Get ready, Metcalfe Plaza is about to be the downtown hangout of the summer.

From August 14 to September 20, the Downtown BIA, in collaboration with Aire Commune and AMASHOWZA, is turning this central space into a high-energy hub of art, music, and culture. Think DJs under the stars, live performances, sweat-worthy fitness classes, buzzing markets, and epic weekend vibes. Whether you’re catching a show, grabbing drinks with friends, or just soaking in the atmosphere, Metcalfe Plaza is where the party’s at.

When

August 14 - Sept 20

Where

Metcalfe Plaza - 151 Metcalfe

How much

Free Events

Schedule

August 15-17

Date	Event	DJ	Music	Time
August 15	Latin Night with Amashowza and Afroteo	OBU and XOCO	Reggaeton, Dembow, Dancehall, Amapiano, Merengue	5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
August 16	Afrobeats Lunchtime Dance Class by Flvrfit			12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
August 16	Afternoon Art and Clothing Market - produced by AKARTS. Pop-ups: Ottawa Design Club Naylissah NSHINGE DESIGN Felitcity Felouli Art Baobab Nat’s Crafts Candles Ottawa Art Life Andre
August 16	House Party by Undercurrent	Ali Harb and Alex Jimenez	House, Afro House, Deep House	5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

August 21-23

Date	Event	DJ	Music	Time
August 21	Pride Night with Concept Thursdays and SKANK	Alex Jimenez, Tanner Castro, and Ashley Gauthier	Disco, Chicago House, Tribal	5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
August 22	Latin Night with Amashowza and Giza	DJ Marbel Solis and DJ Fabian	Reggaeton, Dembow, Dancehall, Amapiano, Merengue	5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
August 23	Lunchtime Pilates - Pilates Class by Fitzone			12:00 to 1:00 PM
August 23	House Party	Lavendermay	House, Afro House, Deep House	5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

August 29-30

Date	Event	DJ	Music	Time
August 29	House Party with Concept Thursdays and Signal	DJ Magnificent	House, Boogie, Funk	5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
August 30	Lunchtime Pilates - Pilates Class by Fitzone			12:00 to 1:00 PM
August 30	Latin House Night	Iggy Smalls	Latin House, Baile Funk, Dembow	5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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