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Events for July 23, 2026
Helen McNicoll: An Impressionist Journey
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. […]
Wild Colour
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 […]
Intertwined – A concurrent exhibition
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 […]
Qillaniq
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 […]
Beaver Tales
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 […]
Drawing in the Galleries
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 […]
Digital Archive: Experimental Selections from the SAW Video Mediatheque
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, […]
Dief the Chief: October ’62
Dief the Chief: October '62 is a theatrical production written and performed by Pierre Brault, with Peter Haworth as John Diefenbaker, staged inside the Diefenbunker in Carp. The play explores […]
10-Minute Play Festival
Kanata Theatre presents its 5th annual 10-Minute Play Festival at the Ron Maslin Playhouse, showcasing short works from local playwrights and performers. The festival began in 2021 as a training initiative and has grown into a popular showcase of emerging talent. Tickets are $15 and the run continues through July 26. It suits theatre lovers […]
Chamberfest 2026 – Signature Series
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 […]