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SUMMARY:Wild Colour
DESCRIPTION:Step into a vibrant\, photo-worthy world of science at the Canadian Museum of Nature – Wild Colour is Ottawa’s most colourful museum experience of 2026. Created by the Field Museum in Chicago and enhanced with Canadian specimens\, this exhibition explores how animals\, plants and minerals use colour to communicate\, attract mates\, and survive. Museum admission is required and can be purchased online for a 10% discount; the museum is open Monday from 9:30 AM to 4 PM. The exhibition is suitable for all ages\, especially curious families\, and runs until January 10\, 2027. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/wild-colour/
LOCATION:Canadian Museum of Nature\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Frame of Mind: 10 Years of Creative Space
DESCRIPTION:Frame of Mind is the 9th exhibition in the Creative Space program\, a partnership between the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre and the Ottawa Art Gallery celebrating its 10th year of using artmaking as a tool for wellness and community connection. The exhibition features work created across fall and winter sessions using acrylic painting and mixed media sculpture techniques\, with the theme of how frames can become an integral element of an artwork rather than a background detail. Admission to the Ottawa Art Gallery is always free and the gallery is located at 10 Daly Avenue in downtown Ottawa with multiple floors of exhibition space. The OAG is easily walkable from Parliament Hill and serves as a strong free cultural destination for all ages. \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/frame-of-mind-10-years-of-creative-space/
LOCATION:Ottawa Art Gallery\, 10 Daly Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Intertwined - A concurrent exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Intertwined is a concurrent exhibition at the Ottawa Art Gallery running through August 2\, 2026\, bringing together artists to explore humanity’s increasingly complex relationship to the natural world through their works. The show features multiple artists working across a range of disciplines and takes up space across the OAG’s five-floor programming venue at 10 Daly Avenue. Admission is free and no booking is required to attend during regular gallery hours. The OAG’s exhibition program is one of the most active free arts destinations in Ottawa\, presenting more than 20 exhibitions and 90 artists annually. This is a strong drop-in option for anyone looking for a free\, quiet\, and meaningful cultural experience during the first week of June. \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/intertwined-a-concurrent-exhibition/
LOCATION:Ottawa Art Gallery\, 10 Daly Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Macbeth (Robert Lepage)
DESCRIPTION:Robert Lepage reimagines Shakespeare’s Macbeth by transplanting the medieval Scottish tragedy into the world of 1990s Quebec biker gangs\, with Cawdor Castle becoming a rural motel and Birnam Wood a cannabis field\, while leaving the original story of murderous ambition and paranoia intact. Presented in French by NAC French Theatre\, this Francophone production is performed at the Babs Asper Theatre with performances running through June 11. Tickets start at $75 and are available on the NAC website. The production is recommended for adult audiences given its dark thematic content and mature staging. The Babs Asper Theatre is located at 1 Elgin Street in downtown Ottawa and is accessible by transit. \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/macbeth-robert-lepage/
LOCATION:Babs Asper Theatre\, National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin St\, Centretown\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260608T200000
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SUMMARY:Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa (All-year round)
DESCRIPTION:Ottawa’s award-winning lantern-lit ghost tour runs nightly through downtown streets with cloaked storytellers sharing the city’s haunted history at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier\, the Bytown Museum\, and Ottawa’s most infamous haunted high school. The 75-minute tour departs from the ticket office at 46 1/2 Sparks Street\, steps from Parliament Hill\, and runs in all weather with a maximum of 16 guests per guide. Adults pay $32.99 and youth 14 and under pay $24.99; a $5 Monday through Wednesday discount applies making weeknights the best value. Tours are suitable for all ages\, dog-friendly\, and one of the most consistently reviewed visitor experiences in the city. Booking in advance is recommended as popular summer evening slots sell out. \nAre Tickets Refundable?\nChange of plans? No problem. Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. If something comes up\, please contact official website as soon as possible so the spot could be offered to another guest. \nIs This Tour Accessible?\nThis tour makes use of sidewalks\, street crossings and other city infrastructure. While most areas are fully accessible\, occasionally they run into construction or other unpredictable situations where the route needs to be altered. For that reason\, it is recommended that this tour be considered accessible with assistance. \nWhat’s Included in the Ticket Price?\nThe price you see is your final cost before taxes. It includes a service fee that covers secure payment processing\, platform maintenance\, and your full booking experience. Nothing added at checkout. \nIs This Tour Dog-Friendly?\nYes\, except from January to March. It is advised to keep your dog on a leash throughout and be mindful of other guests. Their dog-friendly tours in Ottawa are: The Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa\, Ghosts of the Mackenzie King Estate\, Tales From the Mausoleum at Beechwood Cemetery\, and Hidden Ottawa. \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/original-haunted-walk-of-ottawa/
LOCATION:46 1/2 Sparks Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Nightlife
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Titans vs Brockton Rox
DESCRIPTION:The Ottawa Titans host the Brockton Rox at Ottawa Stadium for a three-game Frontier League home series in what has been a record-breaking attendance season for the club. The 10\,000-seat stadium offers assigned seating\, concession food\, live in-game entertainment\, and the fan-favourite mascot Cappy for a full family ballpark experience. The stadium is accessible via the O-Train Confederation Line at Tremblay Station\, and ample on-site parking is available. Thursday June 11 is confirmed at 6:30 PM as part of the team’s published home schedule\, with Tuesday and Wednesday games also at 6:30 PM. Gates open approximately two hours before first pitch\, and rain delay and rainout policies are in effect. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/ottawa-titans-vs-brockton-rox/
LOCATION:300 Coventry Road\, Ottawa\, ON K1K 4P5\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sports
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SUMMARY:Volleyball Nations League Men's Pool Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:The Men’s Volleyball Nations League returns to Ottawa for five days of elite international competition featuring Canada\, France\, Italy\, Germany\, Turkey\, and the USA at The Arena at TD Place. Paris 2024 Olympic gold medalists France and bronze medalists USA join world number 2 Italy in what Volleyball Canada calls one of the strongest pools ever hosted in Ottawa. Individual day tickets and full-package options are available through Ticketmaster and tdplace.ca\, with parking add-ons also on offer. Sessions Wednesday through Saturday begin at 4 PM while the final Sunday session on June 14 starts at 11 AM. The venue is at Lansdowne Park in The Glebe\, accessible by OC Transpo on Routes 6 and 85. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/volleyball-nations-league-mens-pool-ottawa/
LOCATION:1015 Bank Street\, Ottawa\, ON K1S 3W7\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sports
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SUMMARY:AccelerateOTT 2026: Built for the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:Ottawa’s premier entrepreneurship summit brings together founders\, investors\, and builders for a full day of keynotes\, panels\, and the live Startup World Cup Ottawa Regional Competition where startups pitch for $50\,000 in non-dilutive funding and a shot at $1 million USD at the global finale in San Francisco. Complimentary catering is included for all registered attendees and the Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park is accessible by OC Transpo LRT and multiple bus routes. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/accelerateott-2026-built-for-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:1525 Princess Patricia Way\, Ottawa\, ON K1G 3A1\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Networking & Business
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SUMMARY:Festival Franco-Ontarien 50th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:The Festival Franco-Ontarien marks its 50th anniversary with three days of outdoor Francophone concerts\, street art\, food\, and community programming at Major’s Hill Park steps from Parliament Hill. The 2026 lineup features Bleu Jeans Bleu on June 11\, Jupiter and Okwess plus LGS on June 12\, and Jay Scott on June 13\, alongside free family matinee programming and a Cafe communal with crepes and coffee. Entry is from Mackenzie Avenue near the Alexandra Bridge; tickets are at ffo.ca/en/billetterie with adult day passes at $30\, student passes at $17\, and free admission for ages 14 and under. Saturday opens at 9:30 AM for an extended family day experience with additional programming. This is Ottawa’s largest annual Francophone outdoor festival and a milestone 50th anniversary edition. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/festival-franco-ontarien-50th-anniversary/
LOCATION:555 Mackenzie Avenue\, Ottawa\, ON K1N 1K4\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:Italian Week Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:Italian Week Ottawa is an 11-day celebration of Italian culture\, cuisine\, art\, music\, and heritage along Ottawa’s Corso Italia (Preston Street)\, running June 11 to 21 with over 15 events for all ages. Programming includes masterclasses\, film screenings\, comedy shows\, dance performances\, and sporting events throughout Little Italy\, with the Grand Finale Weekend from June 19 to 21 expanding to 301 Preston Street. Masterclass tickets must be purchased in advance at italianweekottawa.ca and are selling quickly; most street-level programming is free to attend. Preston Street is accessible by OC Transpo on Routes 2 and 14 from downtown Ottawa. Whether you have Italian roots\, love the culture\, or simply want something festive\, this event welcomes everyone. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/italian-week-ottawa/
LOCATION:Preston Street\, Ottawa\, ON K1S 4N1\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260611T121000
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SUMMARY:Satellite Birdhouse Jukebox Lunch Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Ottawa folk-rock duo Satellite Birdhouse\, a 2026 Capital Music Awards Group of the Year nominee\, performs a free 40-minute outdoor lunchtime concert at the NAC as part of the Jukebox Lunch Concert series. Stacy DuBois and Troy Huizinga bring story-driven\, harmonically rich songs inspired by Joni Mitchell and the Indigo Girls to one of Ottawa’s finest public spaces. No tickets or registration are required and the series runs every Thursday in May and June. The Peter A. Herrndorf Place is at 1 Elgin Street in downtown Ottawa. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/satellite-birdhouse-jukebox-lunch-concerts/
LOCATION:1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, ON K1P 5W1\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Live music
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SUMMARY:Canadian Museum of Nature: Free Thursday Evening Admission
DESCRIPTION:Explore four floors of world-class natural history at the Canadian Museum of Nature for free during Thursday evening hours\, including the new Wild Colour special exhibition running through January 10\, 2027. Wild Colour dives into the role of colour in nature through 200 specimens\, audio stories\, and colour-saturated gallery zones. The museum is at 240 McLeod Street at the corner of Metcalfe and is accessible by OC Transpo routes along Bank and Metcalfe Streets. This complimentary access applies to the permanent galleries during select Thursday evening hours. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/canadian-museum-of-nature-free-thursday-evening-admission/
LOCATION:240 McLeod Street\, Ottawa\, ON K2P 2R1\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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