Celebrate your Friday at Capital Pride with an evening set celebrating Ottawa-Gatineau’s diversity through music, dance, drag, and live music. Capital Pride takes over the Metcalfe Plaza stage for A Kiss from the Middle East from 5-10pm. A Kiss from the Middle East, hosted and curated by Bae Root, showcases heritage, dance and pride with a Middle-Eastern touch.
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