Tuesday cool-down: sunny start before the weekend deluge

Morning's here at 14°C and notably cooler than the stretch you've just come through. Sun's out, UV's running high at 8, so if you're outside for any length of time, the sunscreen isn't optional. You've got nearly fourteen and a half hours of daylight to work with—sunset's at 8:27 tonight—so the evening's still wide open if something catches your eye.

Centrepointe's still out of commission through the end of the year after Canada Day's flooding took out Meridian Theatres. If you were planning a movie night there, you'll need to look elsewhere for now.

Head into the weekend knowing that rain's coming—50 to 100 millimetres of it, rolling in Sunday into Monday. Plan outdoor stuff for today and the next couple days, and keep the indoor options in your back pocket for the weekend.

On the dining front, Somerset Street keeps proving itself as Ottawa's go-to for food. Kozhi just opened in Chinatown, and if you haven't heard yet, Arlo on Somerset made it into the 50 Best Discovery guide—first Ottawa restaurant to land there. If you're looking for something with a bit more heat, Spicy Man on Merivale does authentic Chinese and lets you dial the spice up or down depending on your mood. The Lansdowne Farmers' Market is worth a swing too if you're looking beyond the usual suspects.

Tonight, if you're free around 7:30, Honeybear's playing R&B at The 27 Club. Smooth Tuesday vibes, and it's free—worth the walk if you're in the neighbourhood or looking for an excuse to get out.

Stay dry through the rest of the week, and enjoy the clear run you've got before Sunday hits.