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Dueling Pianos with Jeff Rogers & Mellow Dee
Enjoy an evening of Dueling Pianos featuring Jeff Rogers and Mellow Dee. Seating is allocated based on group size and availability, with larger tables… -
Taste of Little Italy Ottawa
Savour mouthwatering small plates from your favourite Little Italy restaurants, indulge in unlimited samples, and discover unique finds from local… -
Toddler Tuesdays
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 months to five years and the… -
Ottawa Black Film Festival
Experience powerful stories at the Ottawa Black Film Festival (OBFF)! Celebrating Black voices in cinema, OBFF showcases must-see films from around… -
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 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… -
Free Thursday Nights presented by BMO at the National Gallery of Canada
From 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday nights, experience the National Gallery of Canada with music and an artful atmosphere. Take part in free art-making… -
Paint your Own Chocolate
Looking for a fun (and yummy) Easter activity? Come and paint your own chocolate! Personalize an award-winning 70% dark chocolate egg filled with… -
Strip Cheese IV: The Meltdown
Strip Cheese IV: The Meltdown reunites established and emerging voices in Ottawa’s burlesque community for a high-energy showcase of performance art… -
bol, brown boy, bol
Bol, Brown Boy, Bol is a cheeky and heartfelt solo performance exploring one artist’s journey to reclaim his voice and cultural inheritance through… -
BSA Annual Fashion Show
The BSA Annual Fashion Show presents 26 Noir: Legacy – The Future Is Black, a bold celebration of Black excellence, creativity, and cultural influence… -
Snowshoes under the stars in Gatineau Park
Spend Friday evenings snowshoeing with an experienced Friends of Gatineau Park nature interpreter. Hiking in the moonlight, you will discover how… -
Liver Canada Comedy Night
Enjoy an evening of comedy with nationally touring performer Patrick Haye. Known for his storytelling and observational humour, Patrick has appeared… -
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… -
Nature Nocturne
Dance until midnight while DJs fill the castle with awesome sound! Meet artists throughout the galleries. Discover four floors of world-class museum… -
2026 U20 Broomball Nationals
The U20 National Championships hosted by Broomball Canada bring together top young broomball athletes from across the country. Teams compete in an… -
Shinrin-Yoku: Guided Nature Walk
Forest bathing is a Japanese practice focused on mindfulness and connection with nature. This activity offers an introduction to the practice through…
