148 years young, Canada celebrates its birthday on Wednesday. New York City had been hosting a huge party in Central Park with real-life Mounties, street hockey games, music and more, but due to a lack of sponsorship those festivities were kiboshed last year. However, don’t despair, there are still ways for New Yorkers to commemorate our friends from the Great White North’s big day. Below are a few options:

Canada Day/Patio Night
The event that is likely to be filled with the most revelers of Canadian descent is Canada Day/Patio Night. Hosted by the Canadian Association of New York (CANY), this bash takes place on Monday, June 29 at the Frying Pan, the historic boat docked along the Hudson River at West 26th Street. Your ticket buys you a complimentary drink, hors d’oeuvres and mingling with a genial lot. Cash bar is available throughout the night.
Event Details:
Date: Monday, June 29
Time: 6pm
Place: The Frying Pan, West 26th Street at 12th Avenue
Tickets: available at the door

Will Butler

Canada D’eh
If you’re interested in celebrating in a more hip and cheap fashion, then Canada D’eh is probably the party for you. Taking place at the Well in Bushwick, this free soiree features performances by Will Butler (Arcade Fire), July Talk, Walrus and more. A typical Canadian breakfast will be available for consumption as well as Canadian Whiskey from Forty Creek Whisky and a selection of Canadian craft beers from such brewers as Dieu du Ciel, Parallel 49 Brewing Company and Steamworks Brewing Company. Tickets are gratis, but there is an RSVP.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, July 1
Time: 12pm-10pm, music starts at 5pm
Place: The Well, 272 Meserole, Brooklyn NY 11206
Tickets: Free. RSVP.

3rd Annual Canada Day Party
This stylish Canadian-themed soiree goes down at PH-D Rooftop Lounge at the Dream Downtown Hotel. It has a laundry list of Canadian expat hosts and features complimentary poutine and Montreal smoked meat appetizers, a Great Canadian Caesar and lots of imported Canadian beer. Also, the music emanating from the speakers will be 100% Canadian in origin and a singing of the national anthem is scheduled. For the first year, the organizers have decided to honor a Canadian residing in New York who is making a charitable difference. Their first honoree is His Excellency Mr. Guillermo Rishchynski, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations. The party is open to Canadians and anyone pro-Canadian and is free to attend with RSVP. A donation to City Harvest is suggested.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, July 1
Time: 6pm-10pm
Place: PH-D Rooftop Lounge at the Dream Downtown Hotel, 355 W 16th St, New York, NY 10011
Tickets: Free w/RSVP (RSVPs now closed)

New York Rocks the Great Canadian Songbook!
Joe’s Pub gets in the Canadian spirit with their New York Rocks the Great Canadian Songbook! event. Produced by Jeff Breithaupt, the all-star celebration finds an international line-up of singers interpreting the best of Canada’s songbook. Among this year’s performers are Marissa Mulder, jazz vocalist Carolyn Leonhard, NPR’s Ophira Eisenberg, are Broadway’s Jeremy Kushnier. NY1 Morning Anchor Pat Kiernan is even dropping by. The evening features two performances and tickets are available here.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, July 1
Time: 7pm & 9:30pm
Place: Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003
Tickets: $25

Last Summer on Earth Tour with Barenaked Ladies, Violent Femmes & Colin Hay
Canadian golden boys Barenaked Ladies spread their country’s cheer with a concert at Hudson River Park at Pier 97. The group are touring in support of their new album Silverball, which came out earlier this month. Also on the evening’s bill are non-Canadian acts Colin Hay and Violent Femmes.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, July 1
Time: 6pm
Place: Pier 97
Tickets: $25

Guy Maddin, Untitled (#29) 2015
collage on bookcover, 13 1/8 x 9 inches

John Ashbery & Guy Maddin: Collages
Those not so much into music may want to spend the holiday contemplating the artwork of Guy Maddin. Hailing from Winnipeg, Maddin is one of Canada’s most celebrated filmmakers. In addition to film, Maddin has written several books and also dabbles in installation art and collage. A show of collages made by him and poet John Ashbery is currently on view at Tibor de Nagy gallery through July 31.
Event Details:
On view through July 31
Place: Tibor de Nagy Gallery, 724 5th Ave #12, New York, NY 10019
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5:30pm

Eat Canadian at Mile End Deli
Mile End, a traditional Jewish deli by way of Montreal, plans to celebrate Canada Day at both of its New York locations. Patrons can enjoy Canadian beer specials, poutine, smoked meat, and beaver tails for dessert.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, July 1
Hours: 8am-10pm
Place: Mile End, 97A Hoyt Street, Boerum Hill & 33 Bond Street, Noho

Empire State Building
New Yorkers can just acknowledge the day by looking up at the Empire State Building. The iconic tower will be wearing red and white in honor of Canada Day on July 1.

Oh, Canada / New York
Westbeth Gallery is hosting a show featuring 11 Canadian artists and 1 American whose work reflects on land, myth, the natural environment, craft, and social politics. A cross-cultural exchange of sorts, the show also features an artist panel, a performance and a talk on art movements that signify Canadian identity. Among the artists in the show are Teresa Braun, Aganetha Dyck, Jen Dyck, and William Frymire.
Event Details:
Opens July 2, 6pm-8pm
Place: Westbeth Gallery, 55 Bethune St, New York, NY 10014
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 1pm-6pm