Step back in time to the year 1740, in Quebec with Marguerite: le feu. Witness the historic trial of Marguerite Duplessis, an Indigenous woman declaring her freedom from slavery. This … Read more
Celebrate francophone culture through concerts, street art and entertainment at this annual outdoor event in Canada’s capital.During one weekend each year, French speakers and Francophiles gather in downtown Ottawa for … 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
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
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