Pull out the poutine, our neighbors to the north celebrate their 151st birthday today. And while our administration might be acting in an unfriendly manner to one of greatest allies, that doesn’t mean New Yorkers don’t appreciate all that Canada has given us and what it stands for. To mark Canada Day 2018, there are several events go on about town. Here are a few options:

SummerStage: Northern Beat: Broken Social Scene/Melissa Laveaux/The East Pointers
3-7pm (Doors open 2:00 pm)
SummerStage, Central Park, Rumsey Playfield, Manhattan, 10021
Free
It might not be the festivities of yesteryear, but a Canada Day celebration does return to Central Park this year. SummerStage hosts a killer showcase of Canadian musicians to celebrate Canada’s birthday. Toronto indie rock conglomerate Broken Social Scene tops the bill. Formed by Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning, at times the group has featured Feist, Emily Haines and Amy Millan. Also performing Haitian-Canadian singer-songwriter Melissa Laveaux, and Juno Award-winning folk group The East Pointers.

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2018 Canada Day Party
2-7pm
PHD Rooftop at The Dream Hotel Downtown, 355 W 16th St, New York, NY
RSVP
This rooftop Canada Day Party, now in its 6th year, doubles as a fundraiser for the Terry Fox Foundation. Don your best denim outfit to this shindig that promises complimentary poutine, singing of the Canadian National Anthem by a member of the Come From Away cast, and Great Canadian Cesear and Canadian beer specials. Open to Canadians and Canadian enthusiasts alike.

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Canada D’EH 2018
12pm-11pm
The Well, 272 Meserole St, Brooklyn, New York 11206
Free with RSVP
Another faithful Canada Day tradition in New York, the great Canada D’EH party at the Well. The festivities kick off with Canadian brunch of pancakes, Canadian maple syrup, Canadian bacon, beaver tail donuts from Mile End and Canadian rye whiskey. Also on the menu, performances by The Rural Alberta Advantage, Hollerado, GOOD KID, The Alpacas and more.

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Leonard Cohen Koans
9:30pm
The Duplex Cabaret Theatre, 61 Christopher Street (at the Corner of 7th Avenue), New York, NY 10014
$20 Ticket in Advance & a 2 Drink Minimum in the Cabaret Theatre
$25 Ticket at the Door (plus service fee) & a 2 Drink Minimum in the Cabaret Theatre
Get your Canada Day on at this send up of the great Canadian singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen. Performed by Australian vocalist Ali Babs, alongside musical director Daryl Wallis, this part-concert/part-homage features interpretations of 14 beloved Cohen songs including “Chelsea Hotel #2”, “Sisters of Mercy” and “Suzanne”.

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Celebrate Canada Day at Mile End Deli
July 1-July 8
Mile End Deli, 97 Hoyt St, 11217 New York, New York
Montreal-style deli Mile End celebrates Canada Day all week with some mouthwatering specials. Stop by for the Trudeau Sandwich, Beiber Tails and Oh Canada Poutine.

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