🍁 FREE · EVERY THURSDAY
Your Ottawa weekend, sorted.
Skip the endless scrolling. Every Thursday we send the best of Ottawa straight to your inbox, before the weekend hits.
🔒 No spam, ever. One email a week. Unsubscribe in one click.
Things to do in Ottawa this week
A full week of things to do in Ottawa starting Nov 9, 2026. Experience Many Faces of Orlando: Ema Nikolovska and Sean Shibe Tuesday at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, while National Arts Centre has shows running back to back. If you're after something funny, there's HYPROV: Improv under Hypnosis Nov 12. Also worth catching: That's Rich! Comedy at Pour Boy, Nov 12. Scroll down for the full list. (Updated November 7)
Handpicked events in Ottawa this week
No featured events found.
All things to do in Ottawa this week
Arts & Culture
SONDER Video Art Exhibition
SONDER is an interactive video art exhibition by Ottawa artist Rich Loen, premiering at Salon Des Bananes on Carling Avenue. The work…
Workshops & Classes
SoulRhythms
SoulRhythms is a free Monday evening dance workshop at the National Arts Centre, open to anyone who wants to move. The session…
Seasonal
Trees of Hope for CHEO
Trees of Hope fills the halls of the Fairmont Château Laurier with beautifully decorated Christmas trees to kick off the holiday season…
Arts & Culture
Warren Miller’s DAYS OFF
Warren Miller's 77th ski and snowboard film, Days Off, screens at the ByTowne Cinema to kick off winter. Host Katie Burrell follows…
Concerts & Live music
Brahms X Radiohead
The NAC Orchestra performs Steve Hackman's Brahms X Radiohead, a symphonic fusion of OK Computer and Brahms's First Symphony. The piece features…
Concerts & Live music
Ottawa Jazz Orchestra: Coltrane 100
The Ottawa Jazz Orchestra marks John Coltrane's centennial with three nights of big band tribute on the NAC Fourth Stage. The 19…
Networking & Business
eSAX Entrepreneur Networking Tradeshow for Small Business
eSAX brings hundreds of Ottawa entrepreneurs, small business owners and community leaders together for an evening tradeshow and networking event at Lansdowne.…
Concerts & Live music
Echoes of the Opera
Rising stars of the Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio perform beloved arias and ensembles by Mozart, Verdi, Wagner and more at the…
Networking & Business
Growth Hack Ottawa Small Business Networking – May 21st
Monthly small business trade show and networking event. 30+ local vendors in a trade-show-style setup. Open to entrepreneurs and business owners. Food…
Theatre
BenDeLaCreme Presents The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show
Drag icons BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon bring their festive holiday spectacular to Hard Rock Live Ottawa. The show blends comedy, storytelling, music,…
Workshops & Classes
Arts and Darts Pub Night
Studio Space Ottawa takes over Brigid's Well Pub for a night of paint-filled darts and hands-on art with resident artists. Activities include…
Concerts & Live music
Maritza: ¿Quién eres?
Dominican-born, Quebec-raised singer-songwriter Maritza performs ¿Quién eres?, a musical journey about resilience sung in Spanish and French. Expect folk, soul, indie and…
Nightlife
Drunken Cinema: Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle
Drunken Cinema screens Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle at the ByTowne for a late night of rowdy, interactive movie watching. The film follows…
Explore by vibe
Free things to do in Ottawa
Ottawa date ideas
Ottawa events this weekend
Ottawa events this month
Family events in Ottawa
Upcoming in Ottawa next week
Sports
Ottawa Senators vs. Calgary Flames
The Ottawa Senators host the Calgary Flames in an all-Canadian NHL matchup at Canadian Tire Centre. It is Calgary's only visit to…
Workshops & Classes
Beaded Earring Workshop with Stephanie Peltier
Make your own beaded earrings in a hands-on workshop led by artist Stephanie Peltier, presented by NAC Indigenous Theatre. The session is…
Workshops & Classes
School of Fish: Lobster 101
Learn to boil, crack and cook lobster like a pro in School of Fish's hands-on Lobster 101 class on Bank Street. The…
While you’re out this week
Best brunch in
Ottawa
Things to do (by budget, season, situation)
Best patios worth
checking out
Hi there
Get weekly picks sent to your inbox!
Get the best things to do in Ottawa this week delivered
straight to your inbox.
Promote your event to thousands of Ottawa locals
Frequently asked questions
What is happening in Ottawa this week?
Ottawa has events running throughout the week including gallery openings, live music, networking events, markets, pop-ups, and community gatherings. This page is updated every Monday with a full breakdown of what’s on from Monday through Sunday.
What is on in Ottawa on weeknights this week?
Ottawa weeknights typically feature live music at venues on Elgin Street and ByWard Market, trivia nights, networking events, theatre performances at the NAC, and local pop-ups. This guide lists weeknight events updated every Monday.
How do I find out what’s happening in Ottawa this week?
613 Times updates this page every Monday with a curated list of the best events happening in Ottawa throughout the week. You can also subscribe to the 613 Times newsletter to get Ottawa’s weekly event picks delivered to your inbox every Thursday.
What are some free things to do in Ottawa this week?
Free things to do in Ottawa this week include drop-in events at local libraries, free museum admission days, outdoor markets, and community events across neighbourhoods like Hintonburg, Glebe, and ByWard Market. The free section of this guide is updated weekly.