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Best Fest Ottawa – Premium Food, Drink & Local Goods Festival
Ottawa's premium food and drink event hosted by The Best Eats 613. Vendors in BBQ, Indian, fried chicken, Italian, Japanese and more.…
Cranium Conference & Showcase 2026
Music industry event by Cranium Arts Project connecting professionals with musicians and artists. Friday schedule: 5:15–6:25 PM Artist Branding and Identity panel.…
Ottawa Titans Home Opener – Québec Capitales vs. Ottawa Titans
Season opener vs. four-time defending Frontier League champion Québec Capitales. First 5,000 fans receive a FREE jersey (XL). Post-game fireworks. Food trucks…
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Upcoming events in Ottawa
SoulRhythms (Afro-Caribbean dance workshop)
Free weekly drop-in Afro-Caribbean dance workshop by Cultural Arts Studio. Travels through movement and dance traditions from across Africa and the Caribbean.…
Lowertown with Villagerrr & Green Eyes, Witch Hands
MODO-LIVE presents indie alt duo Lowertown with support from Villagerrr & Green Eyes, Witch Hands. 19+. Capacity 250. All sales final, no…
Toddler Tuesdays – NAC
Free weekly drop-in program for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. Singing, dancing, games, and story time led…
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