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This exhibition traces Impressionist painter Helen McNicoll's career through more than 80 paintings, sketches and works on paper. It also features work by her close painting companion Dorothea Sharp and other contemporaries from the Montreal art scene. The show is on view at the National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Drive near the ByWard Market. […] 
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 […]
CA$17
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 […] 
Qillaniq is billed as the world's largest exhibition of contemporary Indigenous circumpolar Arctic art. The show highlights work from artists across the Arctic region with a focus on shimmering light and radical joy. It is on view at the National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Drive, through September 20. Related programming includes free family workshops […] 
Beaver Tales celebrates the beaver's role in Canadian history through an interactive exhibit at the Canadian Museum of History. The exhibition explores the beaver's part in the fur trade, early settlement and historical fashion trends. It is located in the Canadian History Hall and included with regular museum admission at 100 Laurier Street in Gatineau. […] 
Visitors of all ages can pick up a pencil and sketch artworks on view during this drop in drawing session at the National Gallery. The activity is set up in the Fred and Elizabeth Fountain Garden Court and is meant to encourage creative expression while exploring the galleries. It runs from 2:30 to 4 pm […] 
To mark DARC's 45th anniversary, Digital Archive presents a looped screening of experimental works drawn from the SAW Video Mediatheque's historic digital library. Each staff member selected one archival piece, creating a curated collection exhibited throughout July. The screening runs daily from 10 AM to 5 PM at the DARC Microcinema through July 31. It […]
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Large-scale collaborations between world-renowned chamber musicians as part of Ottawa Chamberfest's summer festival. The Signature Series is sponsored by Bytek Volkswagen & Carling Volvo. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending. |
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Touring Broadway production of the ABBA jukebox musical, running multiple evening performances. A classic night-out show for couples or groups. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending. |
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Fair featuring top psychics, mediums, astrologers, rune reading, an aura photo booth, tea leaf and palm readers, plus crystals and handmade jewelry. Tickets are valid all weekend, and kids 12 and under are free. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
CA$10
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The Ottawa Miniature Gallery brings a mobile showcase of small scale art to the NAC's Atrium O'Brien for a Pride themed exhibition. The show features miniature works created by 2SLGBTQIA+ artists living in the National Capital Region, reflecting their experiences through tiny art. It runs all day, every day, from August 1 to August 31 […] |
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UK folk songwriter Grace Petrie brings her politically charged, razor sharp lyricism to the NAC's Fourth Stage for two nights. Her LGBTQ anthem Black Tie has racked up 1.5 million streams, and she has toured supporting Billy Bragg and Frank Turner. Shows run at 7:30 PM on August 11 and 12 in the intimate Fourth […]
CA$19
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PANDA FEST V packs 22 bands across three days into the Dominion Tavern on York Street, right in the ByWard Market. The fifth edition of the music festival showcases Ottawa's local band community, with Kevin's Hot Chicken food vending on site. The August 14 lineup runs from 6:30 PM to 11:45 PM at the tavern's […] |
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Hard Rock Cafe Ottawa hosts free live music every Friday and Saturday night, with high energy rock bands and soulful acoustic sets taking the stage. Shows run from 9:30 PM to 11 PM inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Gloucester, with performances on both August 15 and August 21 this week. Guests can […]
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Geek Hoard Haul packs more than 100 vendors selling comics, video games, trading cards, Pokemon and toys into the Sensplex in Kanata. The one day market includes a cosplay contest, […]
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AWS Community Day Ottawa brings cloud computing professionals together for talks and networking at Invest Ottawa. The event is co-located with the DevOps for GenAI Hackathon and features sessions from the local AWS user group community. It takes place at Invest Ottawa, 7 Bayview Station Road, over Friday August 21 and Saturday August 22. Exact […] 
Teams gather at Invest Ottawa to build hands on projects at the intersection of DevOps and AI at this hackathon. The lineup includes talks from Garima Bajpai and John Willis as part of the DevOps + AI Community of Practice programming. The event runs from 5 pm Friday August 21 to 7 pm Saturday August […] |
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The Cheese and Chocolate Pairing Experience brings together artisanal cheeses and handcrafted chocolates for a guided tasting in Almonte. Hosted by Grace in the Kitchen and Hummingbird Chocolate Maker, the […] |
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