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The Great Canadian Road Trip | Featuring Doc Walker, Jason McCoy & Michelle Wright
Three of Canada's country music Icons come together to bring you The Great Canadian Road Trip live in The Joint this December! Featuring two-time CCMA…
Free Thursday Nights presented by BMO at the National Gallery of Canada
From 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday nights, visitors to the National Gallery of Canada can enjoy seasonal refreshments and snacks to the sound of music by a…
2025 World Juniors Team Canada vs USports
World Juniors hopefuls will play two games against U SPORTS All-Stars at the selection camp in preparation for the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship…
Ottawa 67's
Enjoy affordable, family-friendly junior men’s hockey games at TD Place Arena at Lansdowne, in the lively downtown Glebe neighbourhood. Founded in…
613Holiday Night Market
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Nick Adema Quintet ft. Maël Idris
Come to the 10,000 Hours Studio for an unforgettable jazz performance featuring Nick Adema (trombone, Amsterdam) and Maël Idris (piano, Belgium)…
Chamberfest Concert Series
Make sure to catch an incredible music show from this Concert Series this fall and winter. Featuring Canadian and international artists, this season’s…
Ottawa Black Bears
The Ottawa Black Bears, a professional box lacrosse team, announce their inaugural season schedule from November 29, 2024, to April 12, 2025.
Adàwàning: Indigenous Women’s Art Market
Experience and support the work of talented Indigenous women artists and artisans at the National Arts Centre’s Gail & David O’Brien Atrium. The…
Stanley’s Holiday Stroll
Enjoy the beauty of the holidays while taking a stroll through forest trails that have been decorated with colourful lights and displays. Along the…
A Very Retro Christmas!
Step into a time machine and celebrate the holidays with your family in retro style! Enjoy the nostalgic charm of the 1970s, 80s, and 90s with vintage…
New Orleans Blues
New Orleans Blues brings the vibrant music and culture of Louisiana to life, blending jazz, bluegrass, funk, and gospel in an electrifying production…
Bear Grease
Did you miss Bear Grease during its sold-out run at the National Arts Centre last year? Here’s your chance to experience it in a whole new light! This…
Hip-Hop Fusion
Experience "Hip-Hop Fusion," an immersive art exhibition by Ottawa artist Andy Akangah featuring 3D motion prints, projection mapping, paper…
Annual Pet Day & Market at Robert Plante Greenhouses
Join in for the 2nd Annual Pet Day & Market on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Robert Plante Greenhouses, 4228 Navan Road…
2025 Pre-Party Bash! Ottawa’s Ultimate New Year Celebration!
Celebrate the year’s end early at Ottawa’s Ultimate New Year Pre-Party Bash! Join the Ottawa Social Networking Group for an evening of cocktails…
Ottawa Senators
Take in the electric atmosphere of an NHL game in Canada’s capital and watch pro hockey players compete in the national winter sport. The Ottawa…
