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SUMMARY:Neige sur Abidjan (Autofiction between here and Africa)
DESCRIPTION:A young theatre student travels from Montreal to Côte d’Ivoire to find his father in the autofiction play Neige sur Abidjan. Guided by a griot character\, he discovers his family heritage\, with family photographs and letter excerpts projected on stage. Performances are October 8 at 8 PM\, October 9 at 8 PM with a talkback\, and October 10 at 4 PM and 8 PM\, and tickets start at $39 through the NAC. The play is in French and runs about 1 hour 15 minutes with no intermission. Under30 and All My Relations tickets are $15. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/neige-sur-abidjan-autofiction-between-here-and-africa/
LOCATION:1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, ON K1P 5W1\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50
DESCRIPTION:John Cleese celebrates 50 years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail with a screening and live Q&A at the NAC. The evening features a screening of the film followed by an uproarious conversation and audience Q&A with Cleese\, who shares behind-the-scenes stories. Performances are October 9 and 10 at 7:30 PM\, run about 2 hours 45 minutes with no intermission\, and tickets start at $76.25 through Ticketmaster. VIP tickets include premium seating and a post-show photo opportunity with Cleese\, but no autographs. All sales are final with no exchanges or refunds\, and Under30 and All My Relations tickets are $15. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/john-cleese-and-the-holy-grail-at-50/
LOCATION:1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, ON K1P 5W1\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Capital Music Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Capital Music Awards honour Ottawa’s music makers with a night at the NAC’s Southam Hall. The 2026 ceremony features more than 60 nominees across 13 categories and is produced by the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition. Tickets are $46\, the ceremony runs 8 PM to 10 PM\, and public voting for five categories is open at ottawamic.com. Under30 and All My Relations tickets are $15\, and the event is not eligible for NAC subscription discounts. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/capital-music-awards/
LOCATION:1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, ON K1P 5W1\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:BON Chat: Between Two Worlds
DESCRIPTION:Join a free pre-show conversation at the NAC about migration\, identity\, and belonging\, inspired by Neige sur Abidjan. Mani Soleymanlou\, Artistic Director of French Theatre\, facilitates as community members share personal stories about building a new life and navigating different cultures. The conversation runs 6 PM to 7 PM in the NAC Salon and is held entirely in French. Entry is free\, registration is recommended through the NAC but not required\, and seating is limited. Admission to the Neige sur Abidjan performance requires a separate ticket. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/bon-chat-between-two-worlds/
LOCATION:1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, ON K1P 5W1\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Dance Now Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:Dance to 80s and 90s hits from Jenny Berggren of Ace of Base\, Haddaway\, Real McCoy\, SNAP!\, and No Mercy at Dance Now Ottawa. It is a 19+ event at History Ottawa\, 47 Rideau Street\, starting at 7 PM. Tickets start at $103 through Ticketmaster. The venue is reachable by public transit. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/dance-now-ottawa/
LOCATION:47 Rideau Street\, Ottawa\, ON K1N 5W8\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Live music
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SUMMARY:summersets
DESCRIPTION:Kalle Mattson and Andrew Sowka bring the folk duo summersets to the NAC Fourth Stage for an intimate night. Their sound draws on the storytelling of John Prine and the delicacy of Simon and Garfunkel\, and their debut album small town story earned Ontario Folk Music Award and Canadian Folk Music Award nominations. The show starts at 8 PM and tickets are $20 through the NAC. Under30 and All My Relations tickets are $15\, and NAC subscribers get 15 percent off. The concert is part of the Sicard Artist Series. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/summersets/
LOCATION:1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, ON K1P 5W1\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Live music
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SUMMARY:Footloose 80's Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Dance the night away at Footloose\, an 80s dance party marking the Ottawa launch of Dirty Dancing Ottawa. Club SAW is a roughly 300-capacity venue inside Arts Court that programs indie concerts\, DJ sets\, experimental theatre\, film\, and comedy. The early event runs 8 PM to midnight\, and tickets are $24.99. The listing does not state an age restriction. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/footloose-80s-dance-party/
LOCATION:67 Nicholas Street\, Ottawa\, ON K1N 6E2\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nightlife
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SUMMARY:Powwow Life-Drawing
DESCRIPTION: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 art facilitators to create drawings that capture both the movement of the dancers and their regalia. \nSuitable intermediate to advanced artists. Bring your favourite materials along to participate. Some supplies will be offered to those that do not have any on hand. \nFree to participate! All attendees must be there to draw. \nIf you have any question about Powwow Life-Drawing sessions\, please email indigenousarts@nac-cna.ca.  Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/powwow-life-drawing-3/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:danses vagabondes
DESCRIPTION:Louise Lecavalier wanders the back alleys of her creative repertoire in the solo work danses vagabondes at the NAC. The work explores a dialogue between instinct and precision\, freedom and discipline\, and unleashes raw joy out of the pure freedom of dance. Performances are October 14 and 15 at 7:30 PM\, run about 66 minutes with no intermission\, and tickets are $33 to $79. A post-show chat with Lecavalier follows the October 14 performance. Under30 and All My Relations tickets are $15. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/danses-vagabondes/
LOCATION:1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, ON K1P 5W1\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Bruce Cockburn
DESCRIPTION:Canadian songwriting great Bruce Cockburn takes the Southam Hall stage at the National Arts Centre. Cockburn has won 13 JUNO Awards and is a member of the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame and an Officer of the Order of Canada. Tickets start at $56 and the show runs about 2 hours. Under30 and All My Relations tickets are $15. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/bruce-cockburn/
LOCATION:1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, ON K1P 5W1\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Live music
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Zadie Smith
DESCRIPTION:Hear acclaimed author Zadie Smith discuss her celebrated literary career in Southam Hall. Smith’s debut novel White Teeth became an international bestseller\, and her later works include On Beauty\, NW\, Swing Time\, and The Fraud. Tickets start at $34 and the evening runs about 2 hours. Under30 and All My Relations tickets are $15\, and NAC subscribers get 15 percent off. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/an-evening-with-zadie-smith/
LOCATION:1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, ON K1P 5W1\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Toronto Comedy All Stars
DESCRIPTION:Toronto’s finest stand-up comedians take over the Fourth Stage for a night of laughs at the NAC. The lineup has appeared on Crave\, CBC\, SiriusXM\, and AppleTV+\, and the show has sold out for 11 seasons in a row. Tickets are $35 through Ticketmaster\, all sales are final\, and the show runs about 1 hour 30 minutes with no intermission. The show is for ages 18 and older and has two content advisories listed on the page. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/toronto-comedy-all-stars/
LOCATION:1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, ON K1P 5W1\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Spooky Symphony: NAC Orchestra Family Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Dress up for a Halloween concert as the NAC Orchestra plays spooky favourites from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice to Ghostbusters. Principal Youth Conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser leads the show\, and the NACOtron screen displays images during the concert. Arrive 60 minutes early for pre-concert activities including Suzuki Violin West Ottawa students\, photos with the Capital Ghostbusters\, sensory-friendly activities with Lotus Music\, and Halloween arts and crafts. Tickets are $15\, and the concert runs about 60 minutes with no intermission in Southam Hall. The recommended ages are 5 to 12\, and costumes are welcome but weapons and brooms should stay home. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/spooky-symphony-nac-orchestra-family-adventures/
LOCATION:1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, ON K1P 5W1\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Ray Chen in Recital
DESCRIPTION:Violinist Ray Chen performs a program from Bach and Mozart to Grieg and Sarasate in Southam Hall. The program includes Mozart’s Violin Sonata in B-flat major\, Grieg’s Violin Sonata No. 3\, selections from Bach’s Partita No. 3\, and Sarasate’s Playera and Carmen Fantasy. Tickets start at $33\, and the recital runs about 2 hours with an intermission. Under30 and All My Relations tickets are $15\, and subscribers receive 15 percent off. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/ray-chen-in-recital/
LOCATION:1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, ON K1P 5W1\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Live music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261020T200000
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SUMMARY:Loreena McKennitt: The Mask and Mirror 30th Anniversary Tour
DESCRIPTION:Loreena McKennitt celebrates 30 years of The Mask and Mirror with a two set show in Southam Hall. Set one features fan favourites and set two is the full album performed live. The show runs about 2 hours\, and tickets are sold through Ticketmaster where all sales are final. Under30 and All My Relations tickets are $15\, and the event is not produced by the NAC. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/loreena-mckennitt-the-mask-and-mirror-30th-anniversary-tour/
LOCATION:1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, ON K1P 5W1\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Live music
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SUMMARY:Sara Curruchich
DESCRIPTION:Maya Kaqchikel singer and activist Sara Curruchich performs in the Azrieli Studio at the NAC. She sings in Kaqchikel and Spanish. Tickets are $22\, and the show runs about 2 hours. Under30 and All My Relations tickets are $15. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/sara-curruchich/
LOCATION:1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, ON K1P 5W1\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Live music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261021T193000
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SUMMARY:Danças Ocultas
DESCRIPTION:Portuguese accordion quartet Danças Ocultas performs in the Babs Asper Theatre at the NAC. Tickets start at $41\, and the show runs about 2.5 hours. Under30 and All My Relations tickets are $15. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/dancas-ocultas/
LOCATION:1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, ON K1P 5W1\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Live music
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