April 2026 Events (230 events)

Rose - World Premiere Musical

NAC Indigenous Theatre presents the world premiere of Tomson Highway's deeply moving and fiercely funny musical about th…

Ottawa Black Film Festival 2026

6th edition showcasing unique voices in cinema and amplifying Black stories. Features online and in-theater screenings a…

Easter Egg Hunt at Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm

Hop aboard a tractor-drawn wagon for a ride to the sugarbush to hunt for lost Easter eggs at Stanley's Olde Maple Lane F…

Winter Workshop Wednesdays: A series of fun, creative and un…

One event on February 25, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Capstone Reading

Presented by uOttawa + Riverbed Reading Series

Rose

This performance includes two 15-minute intermissions.

BABES, BABES, BABES! Burlesque and Drag Show

BABES, BABES, BABES! Burlesque and Drag Show at LIVE! on Elgin

Hannah Green + Darcy Scott

Hannah Green and Darcy Scott share a warm, intimate night of folk and singer-songwriter tunes at Art House.

Kim Churchill

Kim Churchill embarks on the Canadian leg of 'The Lovely Tour' in the spring of 2026! Following the release of his lates…

Easter Cookie Decorating Workshop

DYKE SMUT

Writing starts 7PM, Reading at 8PM

knitting, Sasha Cay & emmersonHALL

Dirty Bingo

A drag bingo event with some sexy sassy flair.

Eidiot Mubarak Comedy Show

Eidiot Mubarak is the embodiment of community in the form of entertainment to provide the best show imaginable. The show…

Easter at the Farm

Celebrate spring at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum with newborn animals, chocolate tastings, egg demonstrations,…

Easter Egg Hunt at Valleyview Little Animal Farm

Annual Easter egg hunt over four days featuring farm animals, egg hunting activities, and springtime fun. Online reserva…

Anime Ottawa 2026

Ottawa's anime and Japanese pop culture convention featuring voice actor guests, cosplay competitions, live performances…

Easter at The Log Farm

Easter weekend celebration featuring forest egg hunt, sugarbush tours, wagon rides, animal visits with bunnies, and play…

Metamorphosis

Join us and experience a concert of rare emotional resonance and spiritual depth. At its heart lies Richard Strauss’s Me…

“City Boy” with Fabio Ricci

"City Boy” with Fabio Ricci at LIVE! on Elgin

DAZE At Night x B4CKROOM

DAZE and B4CKROOM collaborate at City At Night on Friday, April 3rd to bring us back to the roots of dance music.

Carp Farmers' Easter Market

The first shopping opportunity of the year with 60+ local vendors, live music, and a kids' colouring contest — free park…

Hop into Spring at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum

Celebrate spring at Cumberland Heritage Village with an Easter Bunny visit, petting zoo, scavenger hunt, and hands-on fa…

Easter at the Bunker

Explore the four-storey Cold War bunker while searching for Easter eggs, making crafts, and enjoying family-friendly act…

Easter at the Estate

Family-friendly Easter celebration at Billings Estate with egg hunts, crafts, a petting zoo, and a visit from the Easter…

Ottawa Comics and Arts Festival (OCAF) 2026

A free one-day festival celebrating visual narrative arts with 40+ artists selling original comic books, graphic novels,…

Dirty Dancing in Concert

You fell in love with their first dance, now it’s your turn to relive it. Dirty Dancing in Concert is a cinematic live-t…

fanclubwallet

Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts

Karaoke Shark

🎤 Karaoke Night at 188 Bank with Karaoke Shark! 🎤

White Rabbit: FK ANYWAY, RICK LAPLANTE, DJ DEL PILAR

@whiterabbitottawa #FollowTheWhiteRabbit #OurHouseIsUnderground

Sunday Submissive Support Circle

Join us for the Sunday Submissive Support Circle, a 90-minute in-person gathering dedicated to fostering growth, sharing…

Sunday Dom/me Discussion Group

Welcome to the Wicked Dom/me Discussion Group, a 90-minute in person gathering designed to support and encourage Dom/mes…

MUSLIM SINGLES COMEDY SHOW & MATCHMAKING VOL.4

MUSLIM SINGLES COMEDY SHOW & MATCHMAKING VOL.4 at LIVE! on Elgin

MAE MARTIN

VIP Includes: - Meet & Greet with Mae - Exclusive tour merch - Prime seats

A One-Night-Only Comedy Show

A One-Night-Only Comedy Show at LIVE! on Elgin

How to Draw Comics with Geof Isherwood

Join us this April 7th and learn how to draw comics with an illustrator veteran, Geof Isherwood! All Skill Levels Welcom…

Collage Postcards

Create nostalgic collage postcards using papers, stickers & scraps. Slow crafting, good chats, and mail-worthy art.

Hatha Yoga

Join us at Flowstate Therapy for guided yoga classes led by Sherry Beaudry (Viroha Fitness Yoga). Thoughtfully designed…

Life Drawing with Shawn Hunsdale

Join us for an uninstructed Life Drawing Sessions, facilitated by local artist Shawn Hunsdale. Sessions begin January 7,…

ART HANG ft. PRIMARY COLOURS

ART HANG is an art making and crafting musical event: live instrumental music will set the mood for a creative flow stat…

NextGen - Hosted by Marleau

Saxophone Ensemble Concert

Directed by Mike Tremblay Free admission. All are welcome.

P**** Pleasure with Madds

Let’s talk about pleasure! In this session, we’ll come together to reflect on pleasure—its value, its nature, and the va…

OTTAWA UNPLUGGED: Desi Night

Presented by Kosmos Entertainment Canada

Special Exhibition Vernissage

Every month at Art House, a new artist fills the walls of the Drawing Room with their best works for you to enjoy. See a…

11th House Tarot Readings

Seeking clarity, confirmation, or a cosmic nudge? Settle in for a one-on-one quick tarot with 11th House — direct, intel…

Miina

In August 2023, Miina released her debut EP Slow Motion, an impeccable, multi-layered collection produced by Gus Van Go…

SDBC Taproom Concerts Presents – Bytown Sea Shanty Collectiv…

Yarr, mateys! Get yer crew together for an unforgettable night of sea shanty sing-a-longs and shenanigans. There’s nothi…

2nd Annual Clothing Swap

Kirtan & Sufi Meditation

An afternoon of Mystical Music, Devotional Poetry, Inspirational Stories

Montgomery Legion – Welcome Event

This is the perfect time to bring your friends and come in to check us out. Please share so others will know too. Doors…

Totally 2000’s Video Dance Party

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Class of 91, w/ Stoby + Deadwell

Class of 91, w/ Stoby + Deadwell at LIVE! on Elgin

Metro Jazz

Doors at 8:30pm. Jazz starts 9pm. [Whole House Show]

White Rabbit: ZACK BLACK, GROTTOLI, QUEENYY

@whiterabbitottawa #FollowTheWhiteRabbit #OurHouseIsUnderground

Planet Botanix Open House

Astrology, energy healing, intuitive readings, Reiki, reflexology & Tarot mini readings ($25 for 20 min, cash only)

B2B Fest

Presented by Algonquin College Public Relations Campaign

Before Summer Finds Us: Pat Rees, Elizabeth Royall, and Heat…

Before Summer Finds Us: Pat Rees, Elizabeth Royall, and Heather is Growing at LIVE! on Elgin

Spring Watercolour Workshop: Ladybug Watercolour Painting

Join us this April and paint whimsical ladybugs! Beginner-friendly step-by-step workshop with a local expert #watercolou…

Brewchre Tournament April 13

uOTalk Music Coffee House 2026

Spring-Summer Semester Class: Intermediate Figure Drawing

Learn essential figure drawing techniques for intermediate level: muscle groups, dynamic poses, and figure painting #fig…

The Blind Boys of Alabama

Join us on April 14th, 2026 at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre for a powerful night of music and giving in support…

Felt Pennant Making

Design your own felt pennant! Cut, layer & stitch a vintage-style banner perfect for shelves, walls or reading nooks

Music Trivia

Music trivia night featuring questions about current pop, hip hop, rnb, rock, and everything else! Test your knowledge o…

BIA Breakfast Networking Event

The Heart of Orléans BIA invites local business owners and entrepreneurs to join us for a morning of connection and conv…

Spring Watercolour Workshop: Spring at The Glebe with Yulia…

Join us this April for a watercolour painting workshop creating buildings from The Glebe! Learn from a local expert! #wa…

Yin Yoga

Join us at Flowstate Therapy for guided yoga classes led by Sherry Beaudry (Viroha Fitness Yoga). Thoughtfully designed…

Beats & Boards

Come on your own or bring some friends, and let Rob hook you up with a group and a game. We will have tons of games in h…

MasHeNKa + Kim & Dro + Runner Up!

MasHeNKa + Kim & Dro + Runner Up! at LIVE! on Elgin

FOTOCRIME - Security Tour

Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts

Urban Retreat – Sourcing the Power Within

SPRINGTIME HIGH TEA

A springtime dress-up tea + craft party for the dykes!!! 🐣💖🦋💕🐛

Materia Symphony : Inspired by Final Fantasy VII

A spectacular concert inspired by one of the most iconic musical worlds in gaming. Materia Symphony is an original work…

Witch Prophet

AnjChito

Get into the groove with AnjChito’s unique blend of jazz, r&b, bossa nova, reggae, and funk. Their set features original…

Country Night @ The Oak Pub w/ Deejay Nash

Elaborate Dogs & Jelly Bean Double Single Release Party!

Elaborate Dogs & Jelly Bean Double Single Release Party! at LIVE! on Elgin Featuring: The Desert Island Big Band & The M…

Ottawa Parent & Child Expo 2026

Ottawa's longest-running parenting and kids expo featuring demonstrations, play zones, character meet-and-greets, free e…

Fairy Houses with Artist Rose Moses – Orléans

Centretown Earth Day Festival 2026

A free Centretown community gathering in Dundonald Park with family activities, performances, environmental outreach, an…

Spring Acrylic Class: Plein Air Painting Program

Join us this April and learn how to paint plein air using Acrylics! Designed for Intermediate Level. #acrylicpaint #pain…

Ham Dinner

Enjoy a ham dinner with all the trimmings at Carleton Memorial United Church, followed by musical entertainment featurin…

CACHA's 25th Anniversary Gala / Gala du 25ieme Anniversaire…

Celebrate 25 years of volunteer-driven global health impact with CACHA at an elegant cocktail-style gala featuring tapas…

Materia Symphony : Inspired by Final Fantasy VII

A spectacular concert inspired by one of the most iconic musical worlds in gaming. Materia Symphony is an original work…

GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS

general admission/seated floor general admission/seated balcony

Chiron Promotions Presents: Varitones

Chiron Promotions Presents: Varitones at LIVE! on Elgin with Runaway Kit & J. Alexander

Community Canvas by anyu sun

Community Canvas is a relaxing, low-pressure art night focused on creative flow and connection.

Kestrel Blue + Joey Vinegar

Two creative singer-songwriters step into Art House's intimate space to share songs and stories about pasts and futures…

Balls Deep Disco Ottawa

White Rabbit: BIGSTUFF, BRINK, SEBASTIAN COUTURE

@whiterabbitottawa #FollowTheWhiteRabbit #OurHouseIsUnderground

University of Ottawa Earth Week 2026

Week-long celebration featuring environmental events and activities designed to bring people together and take action fo…

Awakening the Senses: A Journey into Tantric Touch

When: Sunday April 19th 2026 Time: 1PM-4PM Where: 327 Bank Street

Spring Workshop: Calligraphy with Cody McCallum

Join us for an exciting new Calligraphy Workshop with local artist Cody McCallum! All skill levels welcome! #calligraphy…

Austin Camp, Eliza Rankin, Ness / (Folk In Bloom)

Folk in Bloom brings together Austin Campbell, Eliza Rankin, and Ness for an evening of raw, honest indie folk. Blending…

Clink & Drink Pink Pop-Up Shop

Unsilenced Stories: Art as Witness in Health Research

Presented by the Canadian Association for Health Humanities

Arm’s Length There’s A Whole World…Tour North America 2026

w/ The Callous Daoboys, Harrison Gordon, Super Sometimes

Gabriel Rutledge - Don't Read The Comments Tour

Yoga at Alt Hotel

Yoga mornings are officially back at Alt Hotel Ottawa, just in time for spring! 💐

Mini-Framed Photo Magnet

Paint tiny framed magnets. Mini art for your fridge or locker, cute, quick & surprisingly relaxing

Jewelry Making: Silver Meditation (Spinner) Ring (Intro / 1…

Spring Watercolour Workshop: Spring at The Glebe with Yulia…

Join us this April for a watercolour painting workshop creating buildings from The Glebe! Learn from a local expert! #wa…

Paint Night: Wood Sign

Spring Fling Beaded Earring Workshop

🌼 Spring Fling Beaded Earring Workshop 🌼 🗓 Thursday April 23rd ⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM 📍Arlington Five (5 Arlington Ave.) 😷…

Ottawa Grassroots Festival 2026

14th annual multi-day music and community festival celebrating diverse cultures and languages with evening concerts and…

GRUNGE the Cabaret

Kristen Martell & Rory Taillon

Kristen Martell & Rory Taillon at LIVE! on Elgin

9th Korean Cinema Celebration in Canada: Ottawa Screenings

The 9th Korean Cinema Celebration in Canada brings free Ottawa screenings to ByTowne Cinema from April 24 to 27, with ad…

CRACKERS & Debate Debacle

## Crackers A story of two parrots who are definitely not “birds of a feather.” Eric, a fifty-year-old scarlet macaw enj…

European Union Short Film Festival

The European Union Short Film Festival brings short dramas, experimental works, animation, and more from over 20 EU Memb…

Irish Film Festival Ottawa 26

Festival of award-winning contemporary Irish films with six screenings spanning drama, comedy, mystery, thriller, histor…

Orléans PoutineFest

Orléans PoutineFest marks the kickoff to spring in Orléans with more than 75 kinds of poutine at Centrum Plaza.

Spring Watercolour Workshop: Glorious Tulips with Yulia Lisi…

Join us this May for a watercolour painting workshop creating glorious tulips! Learn from a local expert! #watercoloursu…

Ottawa Wine Auction

The Ottawa Wine Auction, presented by Music and Beyond, offers a chance to discover exceptional vintages while supportin…

The ABBA Experience – Shenkman

One event on April 25, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Let’s Get Groovy!

The music from the 60s and 70s was epic and transformative, both in its creation but also in the reaction from fans.Musi…

Fever Pitch Hot Jazz

Doors at 8:30pm. Jazz starts 9pm.

Cleaning The Capital

Manotick Spring Fling

Manotick Spring Fling is a village-wide day of performances, activities, and spring promotions at local businesses throu…

Ottawa Outdoor & Adventure Travel Show

This free weekend show showcases gear, products, trips, and presentations for paddling, camping, adventure travel, and f…

6IXSTERS DRAG EXTRAVAGANZA

C'mon season 6, let's get 6ickening! Join us for our big one at The Bronson with stars from Canada's Drag Race Season 6…

Spring Colours w/ Sunny Spot & otsyuda

Spring Colours w/ Sunny Spot & otsyuda at LIVE! on Elgin

White Rabbit: MANÜMAN, JOE ROWE, LIAM KYME

@whiterabbitottawa #FollowTheWhiteRabbit #OurHouseIsUnderground

Ottawa Guitar Show

The Ottawa Guitar Show comes early this year with musical gear from different exhibitors, including used, newer, and vin…

Capital Comic Book Convention

The Capital Comic Book Convention is a collector-focused marketplace bringing together comic vendors, artists, writers,…

Spring Craft Market: Mother's Day Edition

A free NAC market featuring handmade goods, makers, producers, and artists with plenty of Mother's Day gift ideas.

Atlético Ottawa vs Vancouver FC

Atlético Ottawa hosts Vancouver FC at TD Place in Canadian Premier League action.

Newfoundland Songbook

Stars on Ice 2026

Annual touring figure skating show featuring Olympic champions, world champions, and Canadian skating stars including Ka…

Daisy Van der Wee and Keeper E.

Daisy Van der Wee and Keeper E. at the Art House Cafe! Daisy Van der Wee is on their Mount Uniacke Dreamers Club Tour, t…

Spring Watercolour Workshop: Ladybug Watercolour Painting

Join us this April and paint whimsical ladybugs! Beginner-friendly step-by-step workshop with a local expert #watercolou…

new PROBUS Club planned for ORLEANS

A new PROBUS Club is planned for ORLEANS

Dreamcatcher Workshop

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

Free Income Tax Clinic / Clinique d’impôts gratuite

Do you need help with your tax return? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, trained volunteers may be…

Paper Self-Portraits

Create a paper self-portrait with cut shapes & textures. Playful, expressive, and totally one-of-a-kind

The Future of Advertising in an AI World

Presented by the Ottawa Ad Club

Craft night with Corrina – Girly pop keychains

Create one of a kind keychains of your fav pop divas! A night filled with community, cozy vibes & curated pop playlist!

Sur les pas de Champlain - Marie LeBlanc

Sur les pas de Champlain in song...The show begins begins with a journey through wide open spaces and nature, as express…

THE INVISIBLE: Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare

A Catalyst Theatre Production What if seven exceptional female operatives were recruited to bring down WWII’s greatest t…

Ottawa International Writers Festival

Celebrating the power of the imagination to build and renew community. Join the conversation!

Bébés à la biblio

Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les bébés (0-18 mois) accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien(ne).Programme portes-ouvert…

Seed Swap

Drop into the branch and browse our selection of seeds from our seed swap! Seeds will be available while supplies last!

Contes en famille

Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Suivit de Jouons la Biblio de 11 h…

Family Storytime - Spring Session

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.

Toddlertime (Thursday Session)

Stories, rhymes, and songs for toddlers 19-36 months and a parent/caregiver, then join us for a Stay and Play. Drop-in.

Baby Time / Bébés à la Biblio

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies with a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. Feel free to stay after the program to pla…

Bilingual Family Storytime - Contes en famille bilingue

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.​Contes, comptines et chan…

Family Storytime and Stay & Play

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Then stay and socialize for our Stay and P…

Family Storytime at the Alexander Community Center

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Stay and Play following Storytime. Meet ne…

Family Storytime/ Contes en famille

Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and a parent /caregiver. Drop in.Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants…

Family Storytime

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.

Storytime Stay and Play

Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver.Join other children and their par…

Thursday Morning Babytime & Stay and Play

Stories, rhymes, and songs for babies ages 0-18 months and a parent or caregiver. Stay and Play following Babytime. Meet…

Contes en Famille / Family storytime

Join us for stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages with a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Rejoinez-nou…

Carlingwood Craft Time​

Join us at the Carlingwood Library for an afternoon of crafting fun! We will be painting terracotta pots. All materials…

Genealogy drop-in at Main / Recherche généalogique à la Cent…

Want to learn more about your family history or are getting stuck working on your family tree? Drop-in to share research…

Ready, Set, Kindergarden!

A school readiness program for children 3–4 years old, who will be entering kindergarten in Fall 2026, and their adult c…

Job Search Workshop presented by CERC

Looking to start in a new position, apply for your first job, or jump back into the workplace? The Community Employment…

Bad Art Masterpiece

Adults are invited to get creative and have fun with the goal of making an ugly imperfect piece of art. No experience re…

Reading Buddies - 4:15pm Session

Do you have a child in grades 1 to 4? ​Would you like them to boost their confidence and motivation to read? Join our we…

NETWORKING 5 À 7 & Successful Women Tour

Reading Buddies - 5:15pm Session

Do you have a child in grades 1 to 4? ​Would you like them to boost their confidence and motivation to read? Join our we…

Organizing and showcasing your photos

Learn various ways to organize photos on your computer, phone or on the cloud. Understand how to create backups so your…

SparkLab

Where curiosity powers up! Dive into circuits, robots, coding, and creative invention! Hands-on fun that lights up young…

Ottawa Regional Air Guitar Championships 2026

Cheer on air guitar competitors battling for a spot at the Canadian Air Guitar Championships — or sign up to compete you…

RiSE UP Ottawa Music Fest

Experience the entire RiSE UP Ottawa Music Fest with a full festival pass, giving you access to three days of incredible…

EEPMON

Come to the Jackson Café to discover two large murals, featuring the digital artwork of Eric Chan (aka eepmon)! In Futur…

Visions and Views

The Firestone Collection of Canadian Art is a significant art collection that spans the modern period and includes work…

Chaos Bloom – Tidal Wave

In the digital realm, EEPMON merges code and creativity, crafting intricate compositions exploring the micro and macro.…

Qikiqtait ᕿᑭᖅᑕᐃᑦ

The Qikiqtait exhibition in the Polar Knowledge Canada Northern Voices Gallery celebrates Inuit knowledge and innovation…

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…

Toddler Tuesdays at National Arts Centre

Interactive performing arts program for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Singing, dancing, games, story time and creat…

Hard Rock Cafe Ottawa Live Performances

Every Friday and Saturday evening Hard Rock Cafe has FREE live concerts starting at 9:30PM

Sylvia Safdie: TERRA

Sylvia Safdie: TERRA examines the decades-long career of Montreal-based artist Sylvia Safdie through a selection of her…

Life onto Land: The Devonian

Find out how life took its first steps onto land. Discover Tiktaalik, an iconic fossil that helps us understand how fins…

Wheelers Maple – Pancake House & Sugar Bush

Year-round pancake house and maple experience featuring sugar bush tours, two museums, maple products, and seasonal acti…

613 Flea Market at Aberdeen Pavilion

Ottawa's largest indoor vintage and artisan market featuring 150 vendors offering antiques, vintage clothing, handmade g…

Digital Worlds: The Generative Art of EEPMON | EEPMON展：デジタルア…

EEPMON makes generative artworks—pieces produced through computer programs that introduce chance, iteration, and interac…

Art n Tell – Monthly Artist Showcase

Monthly open mic for visual and performing artists of all disciplines and skill levels to showcase their work in a suppo…

Threshold

Created by Ottawa-based artist Jennifer Macklem with studio assistance from Faezeh Maleki, these three large dragonfly w…

Diatom Rose Window

In this work, Ottawa-based artist Jennifer Macklem draws inspiration from an enlarged image of a diatom – microscopic je…

Women Carvers on the Northwest Coast

Organized by the Audain Art Museum, Women Carvers on the Northwest Coast sheds light on and celebrates women's contribut…

Fulton's Sugar Bush – Maple Season 2026

Experience a sixth-generation family sugar bush with sleigh rides, maple taffy, walking trails, campfires, and certified…

Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm – Maple Season

Experience traditional maple season at this heritage working farm with sugarbush tours, tractor rides, maple taffy, anim…

Maple Fest at Proulx Farm

Family-friendly maple season celebration featuring pancake house, sugar bush tours, wagon rides, petting farm, and maple…

Canadian War Museum - Free Thursday Evenings

Free museum admission every Thursday evening with special exhibitions on Canadian military history. Reservations require…

Faith Fyles: In Full Bloom

Faith Fyles’s pioneering career as both a botanist and artist is brought into conversation with contemporary women artis…

What’s in a Frame? 200+ Years of Community Portraits

Our upcoming temporary exhibition, What’s in a Frame? 200+ Years of Community Portraits, officially launches on May 15th…

Kimberly Akimbo

Teenaged Kimberly is coping with a hypochondriac mother, a rarely sober father, an ex-con aunt planning the ultimate sca…

Bingo Thursday at Broadhead

Thirsty Thursdays

Indigenous Drum Circle

Indigenous Drum Circle- Orleans ONEveryone welcome.Bring your drum, rattle, sticks, indoor shoes/slippers and water.Free…

Flightpaths: Initiations

This interactive artwork encourages visitors to handle, move, and stack magnetic shapes – moths, butterflies and childre…

Drag the Archive: Photographs of Queer Gender Performance

A collaborative exhibition showcasing the life and work of drag performer Paul "Peaches Latour" Fournier and queer right…

becoming|un|becoming: deepening relations

The artworks by Leah Decter, a white settler artist and scholar, offer an opportunity to reflect on repair and care of r…

Tuesday Trivia at Broadhead

Join us each and every Tuesday for trivia with Quizmaster Kev! Free to play, prizes to be won. No reservations required.…

Contact Zones: Gerald McMaster and the Reshaping of Canadian…

An accomplished artist, author, curator and educator, Gerald McMaster has had a profound impact on how contemporary Indi…

Sàgàbigonì

This banner combines detailed images from artist Stephanie Tenasco’s beaded deer hide work Kìwàbandamogoban “he/she had…

SoulRhythms

A bilingual Afro-Caribbean movement and dance class at the NAC led by Cultural Arts Studio facilitator Suzan Richards.

Paint Night Bar Series

One event on March 24, 2026 at 6:00 pm

The Creativity of Plants

The Forget For A Moment Foundation and the Ottawa Art Gallery are proud to present and invite you to visit The Creativit…

Diego Rivera Meets Henry Moore

Diego Rivera Meets Henry Moore pairs an international loan with a work from the Gallery’s collection to tell new stories…

Intertwined

In a time marked by our increasingly complex relationship to the natural world, Intertwined brings together artists for…

Ottawa Farmers' Market

From the heart of the land to the heart of the city ? welcome to our Winter Farmers' Market season! Join 75+ local vendo…

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…

29th Edition of the Latin American Film Festival

Come and enjoy the best of Latin American cinema at our festival!

Homework Help / Club de devoirs

Come join our homework club and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy.…

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Course

Want to learn more about Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning? Join us for a series of introductory sessions pre…

Greely Writing Group

Get feedback on your writing (any genre) and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedbac…

Evening English Conversation Group/Groupe de conversation en…

Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Offered in par…

Groupe de conversation en français (intermédiaire) / French…

Improve your spoken French in a relaxed setting. This group is for those at an intermediate level. No registration requi…

Groupe de conversation en français pour adultes / Adult Fren…

Participez notre groupe de conversation, dans une ambiance amicale et décontractée, afin d'améliorer vos habiletés con…

Wednesday English Conversation Circle

MARCH 11th - CANCELLED TONIGHT DUE TO WEATHERPractice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly envir…

Frame of Mind: 10 Years of Creative Space

Celebrating its 10th year and 9th exhibition, Creative Space is an ongoing program and part of a well-established partne…

Morning Babytime

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months.

Babytime / Bébés à la biblio

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver, followed by Stay and Play. 0-18 months. ​Contes, comptin…

Babytime + Stay & Play

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies with a parent or caregiver followed by time for parents to socialize and help their…

Metcalfe Book Club

Meet your neighbours and discuss great books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome!Drop-in every last Thursday of the…

Pop up activities - every Thursday at Rockcliffe Park

Join us at Rockcliffe Park Branch every Thursday from 3PM to 4:30PM for a different self-directed pop up activity in eit…

English Conversation & Settlement Group

New to Canada? Looking for support with school, work, or your social life?Newcomer Conversation and Support.OMRA Shelter…

Teen Chess Club | Club d'échecs jeunesse

Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment!Ages 8 to 18. Drop-in program..Venez jouer aux…

STEAM Challenge Thursday

Stop by every Thursday evening and work on a weekly science, technology, engineering, art and math challenge.

Craft Night

Everyone is welcome to bring a project to work on (any skill level) or just chat. Every Tuesday and Thursday night at th…

Homework Help/Aide aux devoirs

Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students…

Groupe de conversation en français- Jeudi soir

Profitez de notre groupe de conversation afin d'améliorer vos habiletés en français l'oral. ​Join our free French Conve…

Knit and Crochet Club / Club de tricot et de crochet

Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc.) and share tips and tricks, ideas and convers…

Slow Stitchers and Handcrafters

Calling all slow-stitchers and handcrafters. If you hand sew, quilt, knit, crochet, needlefelt, cross-stitch, embroider,…

Stittsville Creative Writing Group

The Stittsville branch hosts weekly meetings of the Stittsville Creative Writing Group. Do you love to write? Is writing…

Cover to Cover English Book Club

Join us once a month for lively discussions on books in a variety of genres and voices. When you register for a session,…