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Ottawa Charge
Experience the Ottawa Charge – Ottawa’s professional women’s hockey team! The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is redefining the game…
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…
SoulRhythms
Let your soul shine as we travel throughout Africa and the Caribbean on an exciting journey through movement and dance. From traditional to modern…
Dueling Pianos
Dave Kalil, Tyler Kealey and Todd Huckabone are a staple of the Ottawa music scene, known as the Duelling Pianos. With both Dave and Tyler at the…
Yoga Under the Stars
Unwind at Yoga Under the Stars at the Aquatopia Water Garden Conservatory. Enjoy a 60-minute yoga session led by Navjit Kaur in a tranquil tropical…
Supersonic Hearts Band at Manor Lounge
Live music experts, wedding enthusiasts and party starters—Supersonic Hearts Band is a premium 3 to 14-piece band specializing in high-energy music…
Stand Your Ground by Pieces of Us
Get ready for an electrifying night at Stand Your Ground (pt. 2)—the season debut of Pieces of Us. Experience bold bars, undeniable bravado, and hard…
Bougie Birch Dreamcatcher Workshop
Under the guidance of Indigenous artist and educator, Ashley Clark, craft your own dreamcatcher in a 2-3 hour session. The materials will be provided…
The North Sound
Formed in 2014 by lead singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Forrest Eaglespeaker and his partner Nevada Freistadt, who provides vocal…
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…
Lenten Meditations: Bach & Buxtehude
Join L'Harmonie des saisons at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre for a soulful Lenten journey through the music of Bach & Buxtehude. Experience German…
Brent Butt
Born in Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Brent Butt discovered early that being funny was a good way to get attention. Brent honed his comedy in school and at…
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…
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…
Lansdowne Farmers' Market
Explore over 85 local vendors year-round at Lansdowne Park every Sunday. Ottawa Farmers’ Market is a producer-only organization that features vendors…
Vanier Sugar Festival
The Vanier Sugar Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary this year! Come get your maple fix at the Sugar Festival! Flagship event of the Museopark's…
Spaghetti Chorus
Speak, listen, and watch voices transform into music and light! This interactive installation invites visitors to send messages along a glowing thread…
