Jelly Roll
2025-03-21 19:00 UTC | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada

In The Black: Ottawa Stand-Up Comedy
2025-03-21 19:00 - 22:00 | In The Black: Ottawa Stand-Up Comedy, 245 Centrum Blvd., Ottawa, K1E 0A1
Laugh out loud at In The Black: Ottawa Stand-Up Comedy! This one-night-only showcase celebrates Black joy and fresh comedic voices from across Canada. Hosted by Ottawa’s own Dawn Xanklin, it’s a must-see night of humor, culture, and connection.

Jelly Roll: The Beautifully Broken Great Northern Tour
2025-03-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Jelly Roll: The Beautifully Broken Great Northern Tour, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5
Acclaimed Grammy-nominated and platinum-certified singer-songwriter Jelly Roll has announced his debut international headlining tour in Canada, The Beautifully Broken Great Northern Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 12-city tour stops in Ottawa with special guests Josh Ross, Savannah Dexter, and Brabo Gator. The tour celebrates his album Beautifully Broken, which debuted October 11 at #1 on the Billboard 200 All Genre Chart and #3 on the Billboard Canadian Album Chart. It also spent two weeks as the top Canadian country album.
The album features Jelly Roll’s current radio single, Liar, and the platinum-certified international hit I Am Not Okay, which topped Country radio charts in the US and spent two weeks at #1 in Canada. Jelly Roll recently earned two Grammy nominations for the 2025 awards, including Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for I Am Not Okay.

Jelly Roll - Beautifully Broken Tour
2025-03-21 19:00 - 23:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada

Devon Cole - The Two Shades Blonder Tour
2025-03-21 19:00 - 23:00
Join Devon Cole for an unforgettable evening of music as she takes the stage with her unique blend of earworm pop and feminist empowerment. Known for her viral remix of Blurred Lines and her powerful anthem for Love is Blind star Deepti Vempati, Devon’s rise to fame has been nothing short of spectacular.
Her 2021 alt-pop project, Party For One, quickly gained millions of streams and widespread acclaim. The 24-year-old singer-songwriter’s debut single, W.I.T.C.H (“Woman in Total Control of Herself”), showcased her clinical approach to songwriting and drew inspiration from deep dives into witchcraft history and classic pop culture. The track earned 300,000 pre-saves and quadrupled her fanbase.
Don’t miss the chance to experience Devon Cole’s captivating performance, where catchy pop tunes meet meaningful social messages. With her raw talent and lyrical prowess, she is a true force in the music scene—always understanding the assignment.

Spring Harmony - Where Eastern and Western Music Meet
2025-03-22 | Spring Harmony – Where Eastern and Western Music Meet, 245 Centrum Blvd., Ottawa, K1E 0A1
Experience a vibrant evening of live music, dance, and art celebrating cultural exchange and unity! Enjoy stunning photography, painting, and craft exhibits, plus performances that bring diverse stories to life. Presented in English, French, and Farsi. Join the celebration!

Great Bowls of Fire
2025-03-22 | Great Bowls of Fire
Select a beautiful hand-crafted pottery bowl, then choose your favourite soup and breads from some of Ottawa’s best restaurants and bakeries for a delicious take-home meal.

613flea
2025-03-22 | 613flea, PO. Box 8235, Station T, Ottawa, K1G 3H7
The not-for-profit 613flea is a humongous once a month marketplace held in the historic Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa. The free to attend event features an exciting (and ever-changing!) lineup of over 140 vendors who offer eclectic goods, hand made treasures, vintage finds and one-of-a-kinds. Makers and bakers, artists and artisans, antiques and vintage clothing, records and comics, plus great food too! 613flea is open one Saturday each month except January and December.

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats: South of Here Tour
2025-03-22 | Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats: South of Here Tour, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats confirm a series of brand-new tour dates for the second and third leg of their first arena tour.
The tour celebrates Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats’ fourth full-length studio album, South of Here, out now.
The smash single “Heartless” from the album hit #1 at Mediabase Triple A and Billboard Adult Alternative charts, marking the band’s 7th #1 single to date.

Caribbean Costume-Making Workshop and Parade
2025-03-22 - 2025-03-23 | Caribbean Costume-Making Workshop and Parade, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, K1A 0M8
Create a dazzling Caribbean-inspired costume with feathers, jewels, and vibrant accessories at the Canadian Children’s Museum! Then, join a lively parade filled with music and joy. A hands-on, fun-filled experience for all ages! English: 10 a.m. | French: 11 a.m. | Parade: 11:45 a.m. Included with admission.

Geeked Out: Ottawa's Toy and Collectible Sale
2025-03-22 - 2025-03-23 | Geeked Out: Ottawa’s Toy and Collectible Sale, 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, K2G 1W2
A two-day sale with 120 booths of toys, artisans, video games, trading cards, and entertainment. Check out the gaming zone with arcade machines, racing simulator, virtual reality, game tournaments, and more!

Tales from the Village
2025-03-22 - 2025-03-23 | Tales from the Village, 2940 Old Montreal Road, Ottawa, K4C 1E6
Step back in time and explore a 1920s and 1930s village with a museum interpreter as your host. As you step inside each heritage building on the tour, actors from Vintage Stock Theatre will bring local tall tales and folk stories to life.
A perfect way to spend a cozy winter day with friends and family! Light refreshments will be served.
Ages 14 and up. Cost: $23.35 + tax (per person). Advance registration is required.

Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm Sugarbush
2025-03-22 - 2025-03-23 | Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm Sugarbush, 2452 Yorks Corners Road, Ottawa, K0A 1V0
Stanley’s invites you to experience a sweet slice of history at its 200 year old farm where they have been welcoming all since 1993. You can visit the heritage sugarshack to learn how Maple Syrup is made or hop on a tractor-drawn ride to see parts of the sugarbush not accessible on foot. Make sure you bring your appetite — visit the Pancake House for breakfast and have a Maple Taffy for dessert then visit the Farm Shop to take home some of that liquid gold for yourself!
From the young to the young at heart, there is something for everyone at Stanley’s!

Coalescence: Selections from the City of Ottawa Art Collection
2025-03-22 - 2025-07-06
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, styles, and subjects.
Free admission. Wheelchair accessible. Open during O-Train Line 1 operation hours.
Image: Katherine Takpannie, Pushing Through (from the series Our Women and Girls are Sacred), 2016, digital print on paper, 68 x 97 cm, 2018-0053.

Ottawa Film Office 2025 Career Fair
2025-03-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Canada, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Canada
The Ottawa Film Office is delighted to announce that the 2025 Film, Television, and Animation Career Fair is taking place Saturday, March 22 at Jean Pigott Place at Ottawa City Hall from 9 AM to 1 PM! Attend and meet local production companies, animation studios, and other industry professionals to learn about current and future job opportunities and what they look for in new hires. You’ll also be able to chat with post-secondary institutions, associations, unions and guilds about the industry programs, resources, and training they offer.
Don’t miss this chance to discover how you can be involved in this fast-paced and exciting industry! This free event is geared to anyone interested in exploring a career in film and television, including:

Secondary and post-secondary students, recent grads;
Current crew members looking for new opportunities;
Professionals working in a different industry and interested in transitioning to an exciting new career in Ottawa’s growing film and television industry.

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Geeked Out: Ottawa's Toy and Collectible Sale
2025-03-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K2G 1W2, Canada
You can expect to find 120 vendor booths FILLED with toys, collectibles, anime, video games, comic books, Lego, and geek inspired art from local artisans and makers!

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
2025-03-22 19:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
2025-03-22 19:30 - 23:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada
Ottawa stop on the South of Here Tour

Simon Leblanc
2025-03-22 20:00 - 21:30 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
Simon Leblanc is more eager than ever to hit the road in search of landscapes and laughing faces.
Simon is back on tour with his fourth show, PrÃ©sent. He can’t wait to see you!
See you all soon…
16 and over

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Capital Sessions
2025-03-23 | Capital Sessions, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Capital Sessions and the NAC are bringing you a series of free community house dance workshops.
It’s family and beginner-friendly. The DJ plays deep soulful house music from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the dancer leads two 30-minute workshops at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. You can just dance, learn or listen and vibe out, it’s a beautiful space with amazing music.
No experience required. This event is free.

Ottawa Black Bears
2025-03-23 | Ottawa Black Bears, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5
The Ottawa Black Bears, a professional box lacrosse team, announce their inaugural season schedule from November 29, 2024, to April 12, 2025.

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-03-23 | PO Box 4465 Ottawa Postal Station E, ottawa, K1S 5B4, PO Box 4465 Ottawa Postal Station E, ottawa, K1S 5B4
Explore over 85 local vendors year-round at Lansdowne Park every Sunday.
Ottawa Farmers’ Market is a producer-only organization that features vendors from within 100 kilometres of the city of Ottawa. The market is a great place to buy the freshest local products the season has to offer directly from the people who produce them, meet friends, have lunch and enjoy musicians, buskers and special events.
Open all year round at Lansdowne Park, the Ottawa Farmers’ Market takes place outside the Aberdeen Pavilion during the warmer months and inside the historic building in the winter. In the weeks before Christmas, the market is usually open on Saturdays.

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-03-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Aberdeen Pavilion, Aberdeen Pavilion
From the heart of the land to the heart of the city! Connect with 85+ local vendors in the historic Aberdeen Pavilion every Sunday. Shop for the freshest seasonal produce, meat & dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts, and more. Stop by the food court for lunch and enjoy the market musicians. Everything is authentic (no resellers) and produced within 100km of Ottawa!

Ottawa Black Bears vs. Colorado Mammoth
2025-03-23 15:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada

Ottawa Black Bears
2025-03-23 15:00 - 18:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada
Catch the Ottawa Black Bears at the Canadian Tire Centre – a professional box lacrosse team!

SoulRhythms
2025-03-25 | SoulRhythms, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Let your soul shine as we travel throughout Africa and the Caribbean on an exciting journey through movement and dance.
From traditional to modern Afro-Caribbean folklore-based movement, the Cultural Arts Studio will lead you through an energizing 45-minute group class designed for all levels.
These weekly soul-inspiring and energizing sessions will connect your mind, body, spirit (and hips) to the infectious celebratory rhythms of Africa and the Caribbean.
This event is recommended for ages seven and up.

Toddler Tuesdays
2025-03-25 | Toddler Tuesdays, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 months to five years and the parents/caregivers who love them!
Join instructor Jesse Kahat in Peter A. Herrndorf Place for a fully interactive exploration of the performing arts through creative play.

Mayor’s Breakfast with Goldy Hyder, Business Council of Canada
2025-03-25 07:00 - 09:00 | Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Canada, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Canada
The Mayor’s Breakfast is one of the city’s most popular ongoing speaker series, bringing together the region’s top business, community and political leaders. This monthly event features great networking opportunities, a City Hall update from the Mayor, and high-profile speakers addressing issues that are vital to our city, province and country. Join us! Be informed on key issues impacting the prosperity of our city and get connected with Ottawa’s business community.
Agenda:
7:00AM – Networking and Breakfast
8:00AM – Update from City Hall + Fireside Chat with Goldy Hyder, President and CEO at the Business Council of Canada
9:00AM – Event Conclusion
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Ottawa Made Launch Party
2025-03-25 17:30 - 20:30 | Invest Ottawa, 7 Bayview Station Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 2C5, Canada
Supporting local is not just a trendy buzzword — it’s become a necessity. That’s why the launch of Ottawa Made is more timely than ever. It’s local people (the incomparable Caroline Phillips (https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-phillips-38b47511) and Sam Laprade, CFRE) writing about local inventors, both scientific and artistic, in a book published by Ron Corbett of Ottawa Press and Publishing, selling at a local price — no U.S. dollar conversion fee (phew).
This is the official book launch bash complete with food, drinks and live music!
