This family friendly musical production celebrates all things Canadian! The two-hour show features famous characters singing Canadian hits, plus an optional Canadian meal. During Oh Canada Eh? Ottawa, you’ll … Read more
Celebrate 40 years of the City of Ottawa Public Art Program at Coalescence: Selections from the City of Ottawa Art Collection. Explore 40 stunning reproductions featuring a variety of media, … Read more
Sébastien Gaudette’s artistic practice centres on paper — a medium he explores through sculpture, installation and drawing. His approach creates a graphic dialogue where the gesture leaves only the imprint … Read more
Experience the joy and excitement of 100 years of Parkdale Market at our grand opening celebration! Join for a day filled with festivities suitable for all ages. From live entertainment … Read more
This immersive experience, inspired by Jean Giono’s beloved story and adapted into an Oscar-winning film by Quebec animator Frédéric Back, takes visitors through a multimedia journey that showcases how one … Read more
Discover more than 60 local vendors in Westboro every Saturday from May to October. Wander beneath the tree canopy as you shop for the freshest seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked … Read more
Experience over 20 local vendors in Barrhaven every Sunday from May to October. Engage with the community while exploring the freshest seasonal produce, baked goods, prepared foods and more. Savor … Read more
This solo exhibition highlights Skawennati’s innovative artistic journey, exploring Indigenous identities and futures through digital media and storytelling. Rooted in Haudenosaunee storytelling, her work blends technology, avatars, and immersive visuals … Read more
Experience Retro – Popular Music in Canada From the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s! Explore 100+ artists who shaped an era, from Joni Mitchell to Rush. See stage outfits, instruments, and … Read more
A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series, … Read more
After years of traveling abroad, Avery Sutton returns home to Connecticut with his fiancée, only to discover that his family and childhood home are far from what he remembers. The … Read more
The Fringe Festival is a celebration of the arts and an opportunity for local, national and international artists to showcase their original work.
This exhibition explores the complex emotions experienced by diasporic communities living away from their homeland. Artist Abdourahman captures the “second chase,” a haunting longing for home and ancestral connection. Admission … Read more
A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series, … Read more
Join fellow sports fans and catch professional baseball games from May to September in Canada’s capital at Ottawa Stadium, just east of downtown. The Ottawa Titans Baseball Club plays in … Read more
A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series, … Read more
This acclaimed play by Sir Alan Ayckbourn blends humour, insight, and heart in a contemporary story about six Londoners searching for love, connection, and a place to call home. A … Read more
Join the Metcalfe Night Market for an evening of shopping, live music, and delicious food! Explore 50+ local vendors, rain or shine, offering unique handmade products. Enjoy a meal, dessert, … Read more
Enjoy free outdoor dance lessons at Zibi, presented by the National Arts Centre. No experience required, just a desire to move and have fun.
Explore Ottawa’s 2SLGBTQIA+ past on a lively walking tour led by local drag king and public historian Morgan Mercury. Discover stories of queer resilience, activism, and joy while visiting historic … Read more
A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series, … Read more
Highlighting the four seasons and local plants of the Outaouais region in Quebec, L’atelier de l’Aube (Marie Drolet and Oleksandr Polishchuck), in collaboration with Emily Rose Michaud, created Illuminated Seasons. … Read more
Experience Ottawa’s first ever season of professional women’s soccer! Ottawa Rapid FC joins the Northern Super League, Canada’s first professional women’s soccer league. Unlock exclusive benefits and support the growth … Read more
From the heart of the land to the heart of the city! Connect with 85+ local vendors in the historic Aberdeen Square every Sunday. Shop for the freshest seasonal produce, … Read more
This summer, Sparks Street pulses with the energy of Ottawa's electronic music scene through Live from the Booth, a free outdoor concert series presented by the Downtown BIA and Ottawa … Read more
Experience the magic of Cirque de Paris, an all-new one-ring spectacle blending thrills, humor, and elegance. Presented by Anouchka Bouglione, this dazzling show features Europe’s top circus artists, including BMX … Read more
This summer, Sparks Street pulses with the energy of Ottawa's electronic music scene through Live from the Booth, a free outdoor concert series presented by the Downtown BIA and Ottawa … Read more
This NACO Mentorship program is made possible in part through the generous support of the Friends of the NAC Orchestra. ----- Experience an evening of music that celebrates the joyful … Read more
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