Entertainment Events in Ottawa

Damn Spooky Improv

Get ready to get SPOOKY! Utility Infield is taking over for a night of improvised thrills, terrible decisions, and very…

Matinée Café: Silk Road Diaries

Sit back and get ready to be taken on a magical, musical journey from China via India and to Italy. Musicians Ran Wang (…

Powwow Life-Drawing

Come join us for this two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: Night Raiders

Join us for a free screening of Night Raiders as part of our "Indigenous Chills and Thrills" movie theme for October. Th…

She Carries the Song Featuring Lacey Hill, Celeigh Carinal &…

An intimate and powerful evening of music, story, and spirit from three celebrated Indigenous voices. Celeigh Cardinal (…

danses vagabondes: Louise Lacavalier │Fou Glorieux

Untethered and Unstoppable Louise Lecavalier’s latest solo has enraptured audiences in Canada and Europe. In danses vaga…

Halloween Movie Night at Rideau with Ottawa Horror Club

Join us at the Rideau Branch for an extra special Halloween movie night, co-hosted by the Ottawa Horror Club! In additio…

Hellarious: The World’s Funniest & Bloodiest Magic Show

Hellarious is an electrifying grand illusion spectacle with hilarious characters that’ll leave you speechless, laughing…

Max Amini

Richard O’Brien’s THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

Due to popular demand, TotoToo is bringing back our sold-out hit production of Richard O’Briens The Rocky Horror Show! G…

Sing Along Fairouz

This show is presented in English and Arabic. After the resounding success of our Sing Along concerts across Canada and…

The Ottawa Ski, Snowboard & Travel Show

The Ottawa Ski, Snowboard & Travel Show is the region’s premier winter sports show! Here you will find incredible deals…

An Evening with Zadie Smith: Bestselling author of White Tee…

Zadie Smith, born in North London in 1975 to an English father and Jamaican mother, studied English at Cambridge and gra…

Toronto Comedy All Stars: Celebrating 12 years of sold out s…

*This show has sold out for 11 seasons in a row so purchasing advanced tickets is highly recommended* Boasting dozens of…

Sing Pitch Perfect with Deke Sharon & Splüsh

"The Father of Contemporary A Cappella…" – Entertainment Weekly "Completely amazing, I forgot there wasn't an orchestra!…

Sal Vulcano: EVERYTHING’S FINE TOUR

Presented by Outback Presents. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin College stu…

Greely Family Movie Night

Drop-in and join us for a cozy movie screening of Hoppers!All ages welcome. Bring your family, bring your friends! Fresh…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: Slash/Back

Join us for a free screening of Slash/Back as part of our "Indigenous Chills and Thrills" movie theme for October. The f…

Rogers v. Rogers

This production is part of the GCTC 26/27 Season. [Image description: Text per below. On a brown textured background, a…

Mamatinées

It’s basically a mother-and-baby fair, where local businesses showcase how they meet the needs of both current and futur…

A Quiet Place Trilogy

Join us in October for a showing of the Quiet Place Trilogy!Monday, October 19: A Quiet Place: Day One6:00p.m. - 7:39p.m…

Kyla Cobbler: Gone Rogue – 3rd SHOW ADDED

Presented by Outback Presents. NEW SHOW ADDED on October 21st! (November 5th show info here / October 22nd show info her…

Tramp of the Century - the Ultimate Tribute to Supertramp

For more than fifteen years, six musicians have shared the same fervour: that of Supertramp. Their career, punctuated by…

Steve Love LIve(on Elgin!) Late Show

A long time ago, in a media landscape far, far away, Steve Love’s uncanny knack for celebrity impressions landed him an…

Steve Love LIve! (on Elgin)

A long time ago, in a media landscape far, far away, Steve Love’s uncanny knack for celebrity impressions landed him an…

JImmy Carr: Laughs Funny Tour

Jonathan Van Ness - Hot & Healed

Due to the flood damage sustained at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe during the severe storm on July 1, this show has b…

হৃদয়ে বাংলার সুর - Musical Night

হৃদয়ে বাংলার সুর-An evening of music, dance, flute, and comedy featuring talented Bangladeshi-Canadian performers. Orga…

LEGACY: An Evening of North Indian Classical Music

Experience a sublime musical journey as three legendary masters of Indian Classical Music come together on one stage for…

Here’s John Bishop

Presented by Live Nation. Rating: This show contains adult content and is suggested for audiences 14+ Get ready for a hu…

Dungeons & Dragons (10-13)

Get ready for a storytelling adventure that will test the limits of your imagination, inspired by the spooky season!​ We…

PRAVĀHA

Celebrating its fifth anniversary, Kalagriha School of Performing Arts presents Pravāha—a "continuous flow" of South Asi…

Bytown Brawl II

Nishant Tanwar Live!

This show is presented in Hindi. You’ve seen him on India’s Got Latent, Reaction Videos as Rider OP, Amazon Prime Video…

Journée pédagogique: Films pour la famille - Le chaînon manq…

Entrée libre pour une projection gratuite de films pour enfants! Les participants sont invités apporter une collation lé…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: At the Place of Ghosts

Join us for a free screening of At the Place of Ghosts as part of our "Indigenous Chills and Thrills" movie theme for Oc…

CBC Radio’s The Debaters

Due to the flood damage sustained at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe during the severe storm on July 1, this show has b…

Louise Pitre

Canada’s first lady of musical theatre and Tony Award nominee, Louise Pitre, will take to the Harold Shenkman stage. In…

Intergalactic Goddesses

Presented by VJJ EVENTS. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin College student I…

Dread: Survive the Night

You were excited to go to the sleepover, but you wake up in a place you’ve never seen before. Can you make it out alive?…

CBC Massey Lectures 2026: Housing Inc.: A Global Takeover an…

After all these years and all these recommendations, why are we still in a housing crisis? Why haven’t we been able to b…

Evil Dead: The Musical

Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all i…

Stravinsky Stories: Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet

With the NAC Orchestra From Folklore to Fantasy For Christopher Stowell’s first programmed season as RWB’s new artistic…

Philippe Bond - Rebondir

Comedian Philippe Bond returns with his 4th one-man-show, filled with new stories and reflections. They say that whateve…

The Ottawa Wedding Show – Fall 2026

The Ottawa Wedding Show is Ottawa’s premier wedding industry event. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or for the ex…

À poils: Explosive, immersive stage experience you can dive…

Don’t miss this mind-blowing Unidentified Furry Object from France! To the sound of electric guitars, three rather tough…

Hallowe'en Double Feature: Demons and Suspiria

Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library are delighted to present a bone-chilling double-bill of Demons (1PM) a…

Halloween Film Screening: Hellboy (2004)

Get into the spirit of Halloween with a spooky movie: Hellboy (2004)Snacks and drinks will be provided.Film description:…

ICMLE Hallowe'en Spooktacular

Step into a Spectacular Halloween Event where bold self‑expression meets community care Join the Imperial Court of the M…

The Psychology of Cults

## “The chilling truths behind cult indoctrination, brainwashing, and survival.” From the same people who brought you Th…

Powwow Life-Drawing

Come join us for this two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: Carandiru

Join us for a free screening of Carandiru as part of our "I Don't Need No Juggernautin' Keys" movie theme for November.…

Dreamcatcher Workshop: with Bougie Birch

Join us in the NAC’s Atelier Shenkman Smith for Bougie Birch's Dreamcatcher Workshop. Under the guidance of Indigenous a…

Teen Film Screening: The Craft

Join us at Carlingwood branch for a screening of The Craft! Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be provided! Come by yourse…

Kyla Cobbler: Gone Rogue

Presented by Outback Presents. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin College stu…

L'Orestie: The iconic classical trilogy revisited by Alice R…

After taking on Michel Tremblay’s body of work in the unforgettable Traversée du siècle, Alice Ronfard tackles the semin…

Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet: Live in Concert

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic Romeo + Juliet soundtrack with a one-night-only concert at GCTC. Featuring…

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults - Beginner

Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Give it a try with a one-session-long adventure for beginners! Learn the basic rules…

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults - Beginner

Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Give it a try with a one-session-long adventure for beginners! Learn the basic rules…

This event is loosely rated PG-14.

Come with us as we turn back time! Remember when you used to get home from school, shrug off your backpack, grab your fa…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: A Prophet

Join us for a free screening of A Prophet as part of our "I Don't Need No Juggernautin' Keys" movie theme for November.…

Dracula

Jonathan Harker has been warned by Dr. Van Helsing, his close friend and world-famous scientist in England, to be wary o…

The King James Bible Play: Written by Charlotte Corbeil-Cole…

A Stratford Festival Production ## A holy text. An unholy number of opinions. What could a pineapple possibly be doing i…

Maude Landry - Trop cool

In a world that requires us to be unique but also follow trends, Maude Landry wonders why she was never one of the cool…

K-POP INFINITY TOUR

Yesterday Once More – The Carpenters Songbook

For over two decades, Toni Lee has been performing Karen Carpenter tunes with incredible accuracy in top venues througho…

Foutue fin de semaine

When you find yourself in the Caribbean for a weekend and you have to share your cabin with someone who's driving you cr…

Rhino: Out Innerspace

A Lingering Lynchian Adventure The imaginations of Tiffany Tregarthen and David Raymond, co-directors of Vancouver’s Out…

A March Family Christmas Fundraiser

**Drop by anytime between 11 AM and 3 PM!** Celebrate kindness, creativity, generosity, and community while supporting O…

Nataly Aukar Live

Presented by Outback Presents. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin College stu…

NSL Final

Symply Skynard & Stoned and Rolling

Symply Skynyrd is a Canada-based tribute to the legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd. The band is devoted to bringing the classic Sk…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: Brute Force

Join us for a free screening of Brute Force as part of our "I Don't Need No Juggernautin' Keys" movie theme for November…

8th Kaléidoscope Musical

The 8th Kaléidoscope musical at MIFO is a sensitive musical journey. This year’s artists are Caroline Savoie (NB), Flora…

Mark Forward Live

Early show is now sold out Tickets available for the late show (9:10pm doors, 9:40pm show time) Mark Forward is back in…

CBC’s Laugh Out Loud with Ali Hassan & special guests

Get ready to laugh out loud when CBC Radio's hit stand-up comedy show comes to Shenkman Arts Centre. Recording live for…

Tu te souviendras de moi - Théâtre du Village

Édouard, a retired historian, is starting to lose his memory. Bérénice, a rebellious young woman, will make him relive a…

Skin Flick

Middle-aged couple Daphne and Rollie and their friend Alex have found themselves out of work and out of luck. So when th…

Métis Week Film Screening: Inkwo for When the Starving Retur…

Celebrate Métis Week with a special film screening of Inkwo for When the Starving Return.This visionary stop-motion anim…

(The) Consequents // Scarecrowz // LOVE+MAYHEM

Live Rock/Metal Concert DOORS at 7 PM / SHOW at 8 PM (THE) CONSEQUENTS: Canada's finest Alt-Metal audio/visual experienc…

The Historical Society of Ottawa Presents Songs of Old Bytow…

Celebrate the 200th by singing traditional folk songs of the Ottawa Valley Sunday, November 22, 2026 1:30 to 3:00 pm Bee…

Swan Lake

Performed by United European Ballet Step into the magical world of Swan Lake, one of the most iconic and beloved classic…

"A Proper Laugh with Ebube"

After releasing his latest YouTube special, EBUBE’s new material is even more special It finds the ridiculous, relatable…

PD Day activity - NFB animations: Cats Are Everywhere!

PD Day activity: CATS ARE EVERYWHERE (58 minutes compilation for 6+)Doors open program. From the NFB:Long a source of fa…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: Sing Sing

Join us for a free screening of Sing Sing as part of our "I Don't Need No Juggernautin' Keys" movie theme for November.…

The Comeback: By Trish Cooper and Sam Vint

**A co-production with The Citadel Theatre (Edmonton)** **A love story. With baggage.** The Comeback, written by real-li…

The Nutcracker: Les Grands Ballets Canadiens

With the NAC Orchestra A Delight for All Ages Les Grands Ballets Canadiens’ The Nutcracker has been a family tradition s…

Journée pédagogique - LEGO® en fête !

Activité de journée pédagogique : architectes en herbe, vos blocs LEGO® ! et DUPLO. Programme portes ouvertes. Pour les…

Jérémie Larouche – Le Batshow: a new cardboard Batman advent…

Jérémie Larouche’s third opus explores the universe of the famous (and eternal favourite) superhero, the Dark Knight! Go…

Orléans Holiday Arts Market

Celebrate the festive season the Orléans way. From the Heart of Orléans, unique gift ideas are brought to you by creativ…

Collaborative Puzzle Build

A 1000-piece puzzle in 90 minutes. Is it even possible!? Join us for a collaborative puzzle build. Enjoy puzzle building…

Christmas in the Valley with Wayne Rostad and Friends

Experience the Magic of Christmas with beloved Canadian entertainer Wayne Rostad and friends, featuring Canadian Fiddle…

Elena Gabrielle: Disturb The Vibe

Elena Gabrielle — international comedy queen, chaos merchant and professional vibe disturber — is back with her most cha…

Powwow Life-Drawing

Come join us for this two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: The Young Girls of Rochefort

Join us for a free screening of The Young Girls of Rochefort as part of our "We've Located the Musical" movie theme for…

Liars at a Funeral

This production is part of the GCTC 26/27 Season. [Image description: Text per caption. On a brown textured background,…

Teen Film Screening: The Breakfast Club

Join us at Carlingwood branch for a screening of The Breakfast Club! Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be provided! Come…

Bored Teachers “Is It Friday Yet?!” Comedy Tour – 2026 (5:00…

Presented by Outback Presents. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin College stu…

Little Women

Despite their childhood being interrupted by civil war and poverty, Meg, Jo, Amy, and Beth rise to the occasion, bringin…

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults - Beginner

Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Give it a try with a one-session-long adventure for beginners! Learn the basic rules…

Damn Fine Improv

Here at Damn Fine Improv we have a commitment to offering you, our cherished audiences, a night of Improv comedy like no…

Matinée Café: Quatuor Despax

Four musical siblings make up the Quatuor Despax and regularly perform concerts in Canada's national capital and in the…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: Oklahoma!

Join us for a free screening of Oklahoma! as part of our "We've Located the Musical" movie theme for December. The film…

Damien Robitaille - Ultraviolet SOLO

Damien Robitaille dazzles audiences with his range, as he masterfully juggles various instruments and genres. From catch…

SOS - The ABBA Experience: ABBA Holly Jolly Christmas!

The buzz is real, and it’s wrapped in tinsel this time! SOS – The ABBA Experience returns with a Christmas spectacular t…

A Night of Magic with Magician Michael Conway

Magician Michael Conway brings you an evening of non-stop comedy, magic and illusions! The show combines classic magic w…

Lydol: Élixir

The first slam poet finalist for the Prix Découvertes RFI, Lydol has successfully established both her name and her art…

The Vinyl Cafe Christmas Musical: Based on The Vinyl Cafe St…

An NAC English Theatre Production Originally produced by the Citadel Theatre, Edmonton ## Holiday mishaps in the key of…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: South Pacific

Join us for a free screening of South Pacific as part of our "We've Located the Musical" movie theme for December. The f…

Holiday Movie Night at Rideau

Join us at the Rideau Branch for a festive movie night! We will be showing the classic 1951 film Scrooge, one of the mos…

O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy – December 18

Presented by James & Jamesy. Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your teacups! Combining British proprie…

The Jersey Nights Before Christmas Show

The special Christmas presentation that Variety magazine calls, “Exciting, enthusiastic, and just lots of fun!” The Jers…

O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy – December 19

Presented by James & Jamesy. Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your teacups! Combining British proprie…

Dogs Do Magic: A Canine Christmas

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of mind-blowing magic, hilarious comedy, and jaw-dropping canine tricks in this o…

Je suis William: An unruly Elizabethan musical theatre piece

To be or not to be Shakespeare: that has been the question for 400 years! Adding to the vast array of theories about the…

Maria Bamford Live

Presented by Outback Presents. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin College stu…

O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy – December 20 (2:00PM & 6:…

Presented by James & Jamesy. (1) DOORS: 1:30 PM | SHOW: 2:00 PM TICKETS (2) DOORS: 6:00 PM | SHOW: 6:30 PM TICKETS Fans…

Michael J. Davis - Bublé Christmas

Bublé Christmas is a Canadian tribute show that authentically captures the essence of Michael Bublé's performances. The…

O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy

**Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your teacups!** Combining British propriety with an unabashed love…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: Chi-Raq

Join us for a free screening of Chi-Raq as part of our "We've Located the Musical" movie theme for December. The film wa…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: 42nd Street

Join us for a free screening of 42nd Street as part of our "We've Located the Musical" movie theme for December. The fil…

Board Games / Jeux de société

Play card games and board games at the library. For families. Drop-in. / La bibliothèque vous accueille pour des jeux de…

15th Annual New Year's Eve Comedy Night

Back for the 15th year, our annual comedy night will have you laughing into 2027! Don’t miss your chance to ring in the…

Guillaume Pineault – En rodage

I’m working on a third show! But before it comes out, I have to test it, hone it, fine-tune it, in short… BREAK IT IN! A…

The Diviners: Based on the novel by Margaret Laurence. Text…

An NAC Indigenous Theatre/NAC English Theatre Co-production Originally produced by the Stratford Festival ## Some truths…

The Snow Queen

Step into a magical winter wonderland in The Snow Queen, a heartwarming family adventure adapted by Stacey Lane from the…

Lord of the Rings: Return of the King

Toronto Comedy All Stars: Celebrating 12 years of sold out s…

*This show has sold out for 11 seasons in a row so purchasing advanced tickets is highly recommended* Boasting dozens of…

OTTAWA SUITE

Ottawa Suite invites audiences into a vivid, time‑traveling celebration of the city’s musical soul. Created by award‑win…

Hotel California - The Original Eagles Tribute

When The Eagles stopped to catch their breath a few decades ago, having sold over 100 million records, collected six Gra…

Hotel California - The Original Eagles Tribute

When The Eagles stopped to catch their breath a few decades ago, having sold over 100 million records, collected six Gra…

Cinderella

Performed by United European Ballet Step into the magical world of Cinderella, one of the world’s most beloved fairytale…

SWEAT

Based on extensive research and interviews, SWEAT follows a tight-knit group of coworkers who have shared their lives bo…

Tout ça: A woman’s whole life in a single breath

The incomparable British playwright Alistair McDowall, skilfully translated here by none other than Fanny Britt, manages…

JOSIAH

JOSIAH unfolds as a tapestry of history, illuminating Josiah Henson’s journey from the shadows of enslavement to the daw…

Midsummer Night Dreams: Les Grands Ballets Canadiens

With the NAC Orchestra What becomes of love over time? An enchanted forest, themes of love, illusion and desire, mischie…

Simon Leblanc: Certain – En rodage

In these uncertain times, one thing remains unshakable in Simon’s heart: he can’t wait to get back on the road and laugh…

A Night of Magic with Magician Michael Conway

Magician Michael Conway brings you an evening of non-stop comedy, magic and illusions! The show combines classic magic w…

Hurricane Diane

This production is part of the GCTC 26/27 Season. [Image description: Text per below. On a light brown textured backgrou…

The Crucible

Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is a 1953 drama depicting the 1692 Salem witch trials, allegorizing McCarthyism through int…

Danza Contemporánea de Cuba: Cuba, Here and Now

Danza Contemporánea de Cuba is internationally recognized for its electrifying repertoire, and its high-powered dancers…

Yuk Yuk's 50th Anniversary Tour

Celebrate 50 years of raw, uncut, and legendary comedy as the Yuk Yuk’s 50th Anniversary Tour arrives at the National Ar…

Half-Cracked

Who knows exactly how long sisters Sissy and Yewina have been on their own? It’s just them - and their chickens - in a w…

Bashir Lazhar: The charismatic professor returns to the stag…

A sensation when it premiered in 2007, this multi-voiced monologue by Evelyne de la Chenelière still resonates with audi…

2par2: Ebnflōh Dance Company

The Power of Connection Choreographer Alexandra ‘Spicey’ Landé is a major player on the Québec Hip Hop dance scene whose…

Céleste Lévis - Si.elle

A new chapter. A voice asserting itself. With Si.elle, her fifth album, released in winter 2026, Céleste Lévis is back o…

Les Misérables

One of the world’s most iconic and longest-running musicals, Les Misérables tells the story of Jean Valjean, a former co…

Romeo & Juliet

Passions soar and hearts break as first love fractures boundaries and shatters norms. We conjure the warring families of…

FORBIDDEN: Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company

Reclamation of Desire Considered a maverick in India and around the world, Aditi Mangaldas is a leading dancer and chore…

Leaving Home: By David French

A Matchstick Theatre Production Like father. Not like sons. Meet the Mercers, a Newfoundland immigrant family living in…

Dreamer - The Supertramp Experience

The world's most authentic tribute to Supertramp. Performing songs from the 'Crime of the Century' album, plus all of Su…

Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars

Experience the world’s most beloved ballet like never before. International Ballet Stars returns with a breathtaking pro…

Proxima Centauri

Local playwright David Whiteman gives a secular nod to life-in-review classics like A Christmas Carol, by way of A Brief…

Arnaud Soly - Bon jus

Arnaud Soly is back on stage with his second one-man show: BON JUS. It’s his best show yet (or so he says!) Why is it ca…

Anime Ottawa 2027

Anime Ottawa returns to the EY Centre from March 26 to 28, 2027 for a three-day convention celebrating anime, manga, vid…

Highwaymen Show – Great Outlaws Tribute

The Highwaymen Show is the Great American Outlaw musical celebrating the world’s most recognized classic country artists…

Ottawa Beatlemania

Join us as BEATLEMANIA touches down for a truly unforgettable show! Experience a live Beatles show through all eras of t…

Age is a Feeling

This production is part of the GCTC 26/27 Season. [Image description: Text per below. On a blue textured background, a p…

Alice in Wonderland

After a successful run of Pride and Prejudice, Morph Arts returns this year with a re-imagining of Alice's adventures in…

Pakuneu: Intimate journey and search for meaning

**Produced by Production AUEN, and an NAC French Theatre & NAC Indigenous Theatre coproduction in association with Centr…

Silvi Tourigny - En feu

Comedian Silvi Tourigny is ready to set the stage alight with her first solo show, En feu! This one-woman show is a hila…

Toronto Comedy All Stars: Celebrating 12 years of sold out s…

*This show has sold out for 11 seasons in a row so purchasing advanced tickets is highly recommended* Boasting dozens of…

Forever Seger

Experience Authenticity: Join FOREVER SEGER, the ultimate Bob Seger tribute, for an unforgettable night of classic rock.…

Cambodian Rock Band: By Lauren Yee featuring songs by Dengue…

An NAC English Theatre Production, originally produced by the Arts Club Theatre Company, Vancouver. A fictional band, re…

RED

In 1958, abstract expressionist Mark Rothko received his largest ever commission - murals for the Four Seasons Restauran…

Show Tune Showdown

Three teams go head-to-head, belting out beloved show tunes for bragging rights and theatrical glory. But that’s just th…

Echoes of Valour: Canada’s Corsair Ace – Lieutenant Donald S…

Join us on Tuesday, April 27, 2027, at 6:30 p.m. at Beechwood Cemetery for a compelling evening of military history, rem…

Frétillant et Agile - Jocelyn Sioui et Productions Illusion…

With Frétillant et Agile, Jocelyn Sioui brings to life Auhaïtsic, an improbable Wendat hero. How does this illustrious s…

When the Bleeding Stops: Lovísa Ósk Gunnarsdóttir

An Utterly joyful paradigm shift In this critically acclaimed performance work, Icelandic dancer and choreographer Lovís…

The Cripple of Inishmaan

When news arrives that the Hollywood director Robert Flaherty is coming to the neighbouring island of Inishmore to film…

Fils manqués?: Virtuoso clowning unveiled

Can an actor who has lost his father ever be anything other than a clown? To answer this question, a masterful clown duo…

The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan Tour: Benefit for Ronald M…

What started as an intimate comedy fundraiser has quickly become one of Ottawa's can't-miss comedy events. Following two…

Songs of Love and Collapse: DLD / Frédérick Gravel

Celebrate the Complicated If you’ve never experienced a performance by Montreal’s Frédérick Gravel, be prepared to lose…

Marie-Élaine Thibert - Parlez-moi d'elle - Un hommage ébloui…

A Dazzling Tribute to Dalida Following the release of her most recent album, 11 bis, rue d’Orchampt, Marie-Élaine Thiber…

Tommy Youngsteen - The Very Best of Paul Simon

Tommy Youngsteen is back, performing the very best of the legendary Paul Simon LIVE with a 12-piece all-star band! Paul…

Boucar Diouf - Trois prédateurs et un bungalow

After seeing Boucar Diouf’s show Trois prédateurs et un bungalow, you’ll never be able to look at a dog, a cat and a hum…

Waiting for Godot - Inuktitut

This production is part of the GCTC 26/27 Season. [Image description: Text per below. On a dark sage textured background…

Frankenstein Ai

Mary Shelley’s original novel was published when the Industrial Revolution and scientists, “playing God”, transformed so…

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

The story of Joseph and his coat of many colors come alive in the musical retelling! Joseph, the favourite son of Jacob,…

Dear Elizabeth

Elizabeth and Robert are the very dearest of friends, yet only meet a handful of times in real life. Their deep relation…

Animal KinkDom

The snow has melted, the flowers are in full bloom, and as the temperatures rise, a palpable heat takes over. Love is in…

Trivia Tuesdays at The Barley Mow

Test your knowledge every Tuesday night at The Barley Mow! Grab your smartest friends (or the funniest ones) for trivia…

Thirsty Thursdays

Barrio del Sabor (Latin Dance Sundays)

A free weekly Latin dance night at Barrio Ottawa with a beginner/intermediate lesson at 7:00 PM and a social dance party…

Crazy Bear Bounce World 2026

Guinness World Record-holding inflatable amusement park spanning 3 acres with over 50,000 sq ft of interconnected bounci…

Beading is Medicine

Comedy at the Carleton (Open Mic)

A free stand-up open mic upstairs at The Carleton Tavern, weekly on Tuesdays from September 1. Local comics, cheap drink…

Just For Laughs Comedy Club

Four free English stand-up comedy nights hosted by Hisham Kelati at Théâtre du Casino in Gatineau. Ages 18 and up, with…

Yoga with Basia Going

A Bit Flow-y with a Therapeutic Twist Hatha encompasses everything from asana (postures), vinyasa (transitions), and pra…

Adult Chess Club / Club d'échecs pour adultes

Join us for open games of chess. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, this is a relaxed environment where everyon…

Adult Games / Jeux de société pour adultes

Do you love playing cards like Euchre? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome…

Mystery Monday

Come join us for some fun and laughter at the library. Each week will be a new self guided activity to explore rotating…

Monday Movie Night

Join us Monday evenings for Movie Nights! Featuring a wide variety of titles for your entertainment.October 5: Killer Kl…

Nintendo Switch Evening / Soirée Nintendo Switch

Are you looking to Switch things up? Come relax and play Switch games with us! ​Bring your own device, some games will b…

SoulRhythms

Let your soul shine as we travel throughout Africa and the Caribbean on an exciting journey through movement and dance.…

Video Game Drop-In for Teens

Drop-in to play video games on our PS4 and WiiU. For ages 13-18. Drop-in.

Chess Club D'échecs

Are you interested in practicing your chess skills?Join us for open games of chess every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5 pm. Whet…

Youth Chess club / Club d'échecs jeunesse

Play and learn about chess. Jouer et apprendre jouer aux échecs. For ages 6 years and up.Pour les 6 ans et plus.

Chess Club / Club d'echecs

Play and learn about chess. Jouer et apprendre jouer aux échecs. For ages 6 years and upPour les 6 ans et plus.

Royal Oak Trivia

Scrabble!

Join us for an afternoon of gaming fun!Drop in and enjoy a fun game of Scrabble in a relaxed and friendly environment.Pl…

Words with Friends

Join us for a fun afternoon of word games and conversation...Scrabble, Boggle, Upwords and more! Drop in.

Youth Chess Club | Club d'échecs jeunesse

Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment! Practice the basics or test your wits with a…

Youth Chess Club | Club d'échecs jeunesse

Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment.Ages: 10 to 18. Drop-in program..Venez jouer a…

Greely Cards and Games for Adults (55+)

Drop-in for a session of card games and board games for adults 55+ at the Greely Library.An assortment of games and card…

Chess @Centrepointe

For children 7-12, interested in learning to play chess and finding out more about the game. Teen volunteers will be on…

Dungeons & Dragons

For ages 13-17. Interested in playing D&D? Then join us for a D&D adventure. Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role play…

Teen and Tween Afternoon

Weekly Boardgames & Video Games!Come hang out at the library on Saturday afternoons to play your choice of boardgames an…

Adult & 10+ Chess Club

Join us for adult and 10+ chess, all levels welcome an instructor will be available! Come meet new people and have fun.…

Miniature Gaming

Interested in miniature gaming with toy soldiers? Join in to play science fiction, high fantasy and historical games. Pr…

Chess on Sundays / Les dimanches d'échecs

Are you interested in practicing your chess skills? Join us for open games of chess. Whether you are a beginner or a mor…

Movie Night at Rideau | Soirée de film à Rideau

Join us at the Rideau Branch for a movie night!July 13 - Woman of the Hour (2023)A stranger-than-fiction story of an asp…

Mahjong at the Library

Join fellow mahjong players for a friendly game in a congenial environment. Drop-in program, no registration required.

Sunnyside Euchre Club for Seniors

Come play Euchre this summer and make new friends! Even if you don't know how to play, a guide will be there to teach yo…

Homeschool Social Club

Join us for an afternoon of fun for home-schooled children and their families. Each month a different activity will be o…

Dungeons & Dragons learn-to-play non-role-playing sessions

Join JP the Game Master to learn all about how to play Dungeons & Dragons in this lively educational session meant for b…

Game On! Board Games & Puzzles for Adults

Unwind and connect with others in a friendly, welcoming space. Play one of the available board games and puzzles, or bri…

Monday Night at the Movies/ Lundi cinéma

Join us at Sunnyside for our monthly film screening every third Monday of the month.Monday September 21st at 6:15pm -Emm…

Board Games & Brain Teasers / Jeux de société et casse-têtes

Drop in with your friends & family for exciting board games, card games, and brain teasers! Play games from our large co…

Lego® Block Party! | Ça dé "bloc" PD Day | Journée pédagogiq…

When the kids are not in school on PA days, don't let their creativity dwindle! Let them show off your architectural cre…

PD day LEGO! LEGO pour la journée pédagogique!

Spend your PD day afternoon buidling with LEGO at the library!Passez votre après-midi de la journée pédagogique construi…

Family Movie Showtime

Drop in for a free viewing of a movie! Participants are welcome to bring a light snack and a covered drink. Drop-in prog…

Wednesday Afternoon Cards

Looking for fun and community? Join us for cards at the Nepean Centrepointe branch on the fourth Wednesday of the month.…

Jane Eyre

Charlotte Brontë’s haunting novel comes to the stage in a new adaptation by one of Canada’s most exciting playwrights. E…

Beaded Gauntlet Mitten Workshop: with Collen Nolan

The Beaded Gauntlet Mitt Workshop with Colleen Nolan offers a unique opportunity to learn the traditional art of craftin…

Ethan Claymore’s Christmas

On Christmas Eve, struggling egg farmer Ethan is confronted by the loveable grump next door who announces that after fiv…

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

“Safe?... don’t you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good.…

Constant Companions

Alan Ayckbourn is back at the Gladstone—with another North American premiere! Private Fears in Public Places packed audi…

John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50: Not dead yet!

## An Unmissable Night of Absurdity, Laughter, and Legendary Comedy! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrat…

The Cottage

At Sylvia’s annual naughty weekend with her lover Beau, her hopes for their permanent future together are derailed when…

BON Chat: Between Two Worlds: A free pre-show conversation e…

Before the performance of Neige sur Abidjan, join us for a special BON Chat that brings together community voices for an…

Neige sur Abidjan: Autofiction between here and Africa

In this touching and intimate work of autofiction, Iannicko N’Doua takes us on a coming-of-age journey across years and…

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults - Beginner

Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Give it a try with a one-session-long adventure for beginners! Learn the basic rules…

YA Spooky Film Screening : A Quiet Place

Get into the spirit of spooky season with a horror film chosen by our teen volunteers.A Quiet Place | John Krasinski2018…

Danny Bhoy: Dear World...

Due to the flood damage sustained at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe during the severe storm on July 1, DANNY BHOY has…

Josh Thomas: jiggle, jiggle

Presented by Outback Presents. After premiering the show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and touring across Australia’s…

Thursday Movie: Night of the Living Dead

One cannot overstate the impact of George A. Romero's 1968 Night of the Living Dead, from its then controversial casting…

Drag Me to Live!

Drag Me To Live! is back this October with a fabulous guest host and an unforgettable lineup of local Mr & Mx Drag perfo…