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Capital Sessions
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…
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…
The Music of Hans Zimmer
Immerse yourself in an extraordinary concert celebrating the legendary film scores of Hans Zimmer. Renowned for his innovative and emotive…
Animal Tracking on Snowshoes
What animal made these tracks in the snow? You'll find out by participating in a guided snowshoe hike along trail 60. Discover the strategies animals…
First Royals of Europe
First Royals of Europe takes visitors on an epic 6,500-year journey to discover the origins of power and inequity in ancient Europe.For the first time…
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…
Mountains on Stage
Mountains on Stage is a film festival that aims to bring the mountains into cities with a selection of the world's best films related to mountain…
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…
Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita
The Atlantic Ocean separates Cuba and Senegal, the respective birthplaces of piano virtuoso Omar Sosa and kora maestro Seckou Keita — a distance made…
Maritza
¿Quién eres? (Who are you?), the new show by singer-songwriter Maritza, offers a musical journey about resilience. Known for the depth of her songs…
SUM 41: Tour of the Setting Sum
Grammy-nominated band Sum 41 has announced the official Canadian leg of their last ever headlining world tour, ‘Tour Of The Setting Sum,’ to celebrate…
Give Me Shelter
The exhibition Give Me Shelter presents 12 artistic responses to the issue of housing insecurity and homelessness over the last few decades, featuring…
Salesman in China
In 1983, legendary playwright Arthur Miller embarked on an audacious journey to China, joining forces with theatre luminary Ying Ruocheng and the…
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…
613flea
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…
Roddy Ellias & Lucas Haneman
Join Canadian guitar legend Roddy Ellias and his protégé, Lucas Haneman, for an unforgettable evening of music. With a career spanning 60 years, Roddy…
