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SUMMARY:Canada’s Unknown Soldier
DESCRIPTION:Marking 25 years since his return\, this commemorative panel exhibition reflects on the legacy of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and its role in national remembrance.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/canadas-unknown-soldier/
LOCATION:1 Vimy Place\, Ottawa\, K1A 0M8\, 1 Vimy Place\, Ottawa\, K1A 0M8
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520
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SUMMARY:Resistant Fibres
DESCRIPTION:Discover Resistant Fibres\, a new exhibition at Âjagemô showcasing textile art as a powerful form of protest\, celebration\, and healing. Curated by Julie Graff\, this display features works from the Canada Council Art Bank collection from June 17\, 2025\, to May 19\, 2026.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/resistant-fibres/
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270907
DTSTAMP:20260502T071300
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SUMMARY:Qikiqtait
DESCRIPTION:Discover Qikiqtait: Where Inuit Knowledge and Innovation Come Together\, a groundbreaking exhibition showcasing the leadership of the Sanikiluarmiut of Sanikiluaq. Through research\, education\, environmental stewardship\, and the harvesting of eider down — the warmest feather in the world — this exhibition highlights their innovation and resilience. Developed by the Arctic Eider Society with the Canadian Museum of Nature\, it celebrates the community’s enduring connection to the land\, sea\, and each other.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/qikiqtait/
LOCATION:240 McLeod Street\, Ottawa\, K1P 6P4\, 240 McLeod Street\, Ottawa\, K1P 6P4
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Tourism":MAILTO:info@ottawatourism.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20260502T071300
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SUMMARY:Sylvia Safdie: TERRA
DESCRIPTION:Sylvia Safdie: TERRA showcases the work of Montreal-based artist Sylvia Safdie\, featuring paintings\, sculpture\, and video. Her work explores memory\, dislocation\, and the passage of time\, often drawing on natural and human-made materials. Safdie combines these elements in unexpected ways\, creating symbolic and transformative meanings. Earth – terra – remains a central and enduring material throughout her practice.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/sylvia-safdie-terra/
LOCATION:380 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, K1N 9N4\, 380 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, K1N 9N4
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Tourism":MAILTO:info@ottawatourism.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260502T071300
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SUMMARY:2026 Karsh Continuum exhibit
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition brings together work by Angelina Barrucco\, Barry Pottle\, and Laura Taler in a presentation that honours the legacy of Yousuf Karsh and Malak Karsh while continuing a tradition of mentorship and lens based experimentation. \nSelected by 2023 Karsh Award laureate Christine Fitzgerald\, the featured artists explore contemporary themes through photography and photo driven processes. Their practices reflect creative risk taking\, thoughtful engagement with the world around them\, and a sustained commitment to artistic innovation.Working across abstraction\, portraiture\, cultural memory\, and performance based imagery\, the exhibition highlights the evolving possibilities of image making while acknowledging the influence of earlier generations.Admission is free. The exhibition is open daily. \n 
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/2026-karsh-continuum-exhibit/
LOCATION:City Hall\, Ottawa\, K1P 1J1\, City Hall\, Ottawa\, K1P 1J1
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Tourism":MAILTO:info@ottawatourism.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261212T170000
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SUMMARY:Drag the Archive: Photographs of Queer Gender Performance
DESCRIPTION:Drag the Archive is a collaborative practicum project by Carleton University students in partnership with the City of Ottawa Equity Team and the City of Ottawa Archives. Through photography\, the exhibition showcases the life and work of drag performer Paul \”Peaches Latour\” Fournier and queer rights activist\, editor\, news reporter and diplomat Philip Hannan. The project celebrates drag performance and queer gender expression in Ottawa and beyond. Through carefully curated selections of archival records\, students bring forward a powerful visual narrative that highlights local histories while connecting them to broader traditions of queer gender expression.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/drag-the-archive-photographs-of-queer-gender-performance/
LOCATION:Drag the Archive: Photographs of Queer Gender Performance\, 100 Tallwood Drive - Gallery 112
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Ottawa Archives":MAILTO:archives@ottawa.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTSTAMP:20260502T071300
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SUMMARY:Judy Nakagawa – Complicated Heart exhibition at City Hall Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis exhibition features sculptural works by Canadian artist Judy Nakagawa. Through delicate materials and expansive forms\, the sculptures explore themes of memory\, resilience\, and cultural heritage. Inspired by the artist’s Japanese Canadian background and her interest in movement and space\, the works invite viewers to reflect on the relationship between fragility and endurance. \n 
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/judy-nakagawa-complicated-heart-exhibition-at-city-hall-art-gallery/
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260502T071300
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SUMMARY:Ottawa International Writers Festival
DESCRIPTION:Attend the celebration of the finest new and established writing from across Canada and around the world with a fall and a spring edition.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/ottawa-international-writers-festival-2/
LOCATION:550 de la Cité\, Gatineau\, J8T 0A7\, 550 de la Cité\, Gatineau\, J8T 0A7
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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SUMMARY:Move for Youth 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get active and support youth in your community \nMay 1–15\, 2026 \nMove for Youth is a free activity challenge with a goal to reach 1\,500 participants\, 75\,000 kilometers\, 150 million total steps\, and $150\,000 dollars! Every step you take creates opportunities for local kids to thrive. \nBy participating\, you’ll make sure more kids have safe spaces to play\, learn\, and grow. From homework clubs to mental health services\, you can help children in your community get what they need to succeed. \nGet ready to move with us in May. Plus\, if you or your team climb to the top of our fundraising and step leaderboards\, you can win great prizes!
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/move-for-youth-2026/
LOCATION:Move for Youth 2026\, NA
CATEGORIES:Philanthropic
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ORGANIZER;CN="United Way East Ontario":MAILTO:akhan@unitedwayeo.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20260502T071300
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SUMMARY:Parkdale Public Market
DESCRIPTION:Join for a day filled with festivities suitable for all ages. From live entertainment to delicious treats\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Come be a part of this historic milestone as we commemorate a century of community and tradition at Parkdale Market. This is a free outdoor event.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/parkdale-public-market-2/
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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SUMMARY:The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
DESCRIPTION:The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre \nDiscover your fall style with The Shop List\, running September 16–30 alongside our Share It to Win It Contest for a chance to win a $1\,000 shopping spree! ✨Visit the Rules and Regulations for more information about the contest. \n📅 Event Hours \nSaturday\, September 20 & Sunday\, September 21 | 11 AM – 4 PM\nSaturday\, September 27 & Sunday\, September 28 | 11 AM – 4 PM \n🎁 What’s happening during event hours: \nFree limited-edition tote bags (while supplies last)\nOn-site brand styling ambassadors to guide you through The Shop List and curated fall capsule collections from St. Laurent retailers \nStep into the season with style inspiration\, shopping perks\, and your chance at an unforgettable shopping spree.
URL:https://ottawaeventscalendar.ca/event/the-shop-list-at-st-laurent-centre/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre\, 1200 St Laurent Boulevard\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada\, Ontario
CATEGORIES:Cultural events
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