Downtown Ottawa
Events
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Powwow Life-Drawing
A two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their regalia on your own paper. Participants will bring their own material and work with […]
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Son of a Preacherman
Ins Choi of Kim's Convenience shares Bible stories and growing up as a pastor's son in this funny, heartfelt solo show. The 75 minute production blends storytelling, stand-up comedy and […]
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Canada Army Run
Run, walk or stroll through downtown Ottawa at the Canada Army Run and finish at the National War Memorial. Choose from a 5K, 10K, half marathon or same-day challenge combinations, […]
CA$74.30 – CA$164.01 -
David Suzuki’s Playlist
FeaturedDavid Suzuki curates and hosts a live playlist with the NAC Orchestra, mixing classical works with Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. The program moves from Mendelssohn and Beethoven to contemporary songs and includes a world premiere arrangement of Carmen Braden's Imaginal, with conductor Henry Kenne…
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Dreamcatcher Workshop with Bougie Birch
Craft your own dreamcatcher with Indigenous artist Ashley Clark while learning about the resilience of Indigenous communities. The 1.5 to 2 hour session is led by Bougie Birch and all materials are supplied, so you only bring the inspiration. The workshop is held at Atelier Shenkman Smith across fro…
CA$45 -
Odāwā Tomorrow: Odāwā Wàbang
FeaturedJay Odjick's animated projection lights up the Kipnes Lantern with a vision of Indigenous futures. The artwork draws on Woodland art and comic book visuals and uses seeds and planting […]
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Ottawa Chinatown Mid-Autumn Night Market
Street food, lion dances and live music fill Somerset Street West at the Mid-Autumn Night Market in Chinatown. Look for dumplings, BBQ skewers, bubble tea and desserts, plus martial arts […]
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Michael Keegan-Dolan’s MÁM
Twelve dancers and live musicians deliver 80 minutes of ritualised ecstasy in Michael Keegan-Dolan's MÁM. Teaċ Daṁsa is joined by concertina player Cormac Begley and five contemporary musicians in a work drawing on Irish culture and mythology. Performances are at 8:00 PM on September 25 and 26 in So…
CA$33 – CA$79 -
Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference
Hear Afro-Cuban rhythms and Latin jazz from Rachelle Behrens, Anh Phung & Civil Lizard and the Orlando Cardoso Trio. The conference celebrates Canada's multicultural diaspora with concerts, workshops, panels and networking sessions, running September 25 to 27. The Friday concert runs 8:00 PM to 10:0…
CA$25 -
Ottawa 200 Day: Bytown Together
Bytown Museum marks Ottawa's 200th birthday with a full day of free programming and museum admission. Highlights include an Indigenous welcome, costumed interpreters, a Heritage Fair from 11:00 AM to […]
Free
