August 2026 Events (334 events)

Weekly Drum Circle

Weekly community drum circle at the Bronson Centre — no musical experience needed and drums are provided. A judgment-fre…

Ottawa Chamberfest 2026

The world's largest chamber music festival returns for two weeks of 120+ concerts featuring leading international ensemb…

Mamma Mia!

A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise…

Liquidation Sale

Dates & Times Thursday July 30: 10:00AM – 8:00PM Friday July 31: 10:00AM – 6:00PM Saturday August 1: 10:00AM – 6:00PM Su…

Splash Storytime outside the Overbrook pool! / Splash les co…

Take a break from your swimming session and join us under the trees for some stories, some songs, and silly rhymes! For…

Vegans Who Snack Food and Art Festival - July

An all vegan, small business food and art festival! Can't make it? Not to worry, VWS will be at Parkdale again in Septem…

Summer Swelter: RnB Night with Emma Gabriel, Alicia Kayley,…

A midsummer night of RnB and pop from Ottawa's own Emma Gabriel, Alicia Kayley, Mari Milano, and Loch Nisse Monster at t…

Fever Pitch Hot Jazz

Art House is proud to present the hottest of jazz shows in the city on the last Friday of every month! Let the Capital C…

Dance Party 2000

Presented by Super Taste Ottawa

The Big Bounce Canada - Ottawa (CANCELLED)

CANCELLED — The Big Bounce Canada is not coming to Ottawa in 2026. The organizer has confirmed the tour is not running t…

Ottawa Art Gallery: Watercolour Waterways (Ages 7-12)

Join the OAG at the Ottawa Public Library for a free family workshop! Get creative as you design your own waterway and b…

Family Movie Showtime: Flow

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

SEA you at the Craft Table: Treasure Map (Family 4+)

Craft and create your very own ocean-inspired masterpiece.We will be making a treasure map!Drop-in program. Family 4+ pr…

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…

NOICE! Vol. 1: A Night Of Inuit Circumpolar Excellence

Presented by Qamanik Records with the support of Debaser

Community in C: A Free Outdoor Festival Finale

Presented by Ottawa Chamberfest

Royale Lynn

Celtic Cross Ceremonies

Annual ceremony at the Celtic Cross monument honouring Irish immigrants who helped build the Rideau Canal, hosted by the…

Dragos in Ottawa: Material + Crowd Work

All Hands on Deck (Ages 4-6)

Hoist the sails and travel the seas. Grab your mateys and get ready for a rollicking good time.Drop-in program. Ages 4-6…

Get Crafty!

Come craft at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! Drop-in Family program.

Summer Sips, Sweets and Snacks

Beat the heat and learn how to make delicious and budget-friendly summer treats from scratch! In this hands-on workshop,…

Miguel de Armas: The Feeling of Free

El español sigue al texto en inglés Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab…

Ahoy, Matey! (Ages10-12)

Sail the seven seas. It’s time to go on a treasure hunt! In this escape room, you will solve clues to discover buried tr…

Message in a Bottle / Message dans une bouteille

Uncork your creative side and explore the power of words!Drop-in, self-guided program. Ages 7-12.Laissez libre cours vot…

Radical Eatery: Summer Sips, Sweets and Snacks

Beat the heat and learn how to make delicious and budget-friendly summer treats from scratch! In this hands-on workshop,…

Youth Film Screening: Mean Girls (2004)

Drop in for a screening of Mean Girls. Come for the comedy, stay for the delicious drama! Goodie bags with snacks and dr…

Collage Art

Adults are invited to participate in a fun collage-making session. Explore your creative side and piece together somethi…

Empanadas Ilegales: The Feeling of Free

El español sigue al texto en inglés Spend your night with us under the stars! Access our terrace directly from Elgin Str…

Turtle Tales: Meet our Local Shell-ebrities!

Explore the world of freshwater turtles through stories, activities and crafts, and participate in a guided tour of our…

Ahoy, Matey! (Ages 4-6)

Sail the seven seas. It's time to go on a treasure hunt! Create a pirate hat, draw a treasure map, and explore the libra…

Ahoy, Matey!

Sail the seven seas. It’s time to go on a treasure hunt and explore different STEM stations. Ages 7-12. 60min. Registrat…

Double Bubble

Dip into a world of popping, fizzing, and sparkling!Registration required.Ages 4-6

Parrot Partners: Meet the Parrots (Family 4+)

Join us for an interactive program presented by Parrot Partners, the only rehabilitation program for parrots in Canada!…

Empanadas Ilegales: The Feeling of Free

El español sigue al texto en inglés Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab…

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

Curious about Dungeons and Dragons (a.k.a. 'that game from Stranger Things')? Give it a try with this one-session-long a…

AgVenture: Henrietta Hen (Family 4+)

Welcome some poultry from the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum into your library visit! Listen to them cluck and coo,…

Dungeons & Dragons Online: August Session (Ages 10-12)

Get ready for a storytelling adventure that will test the limits of your imagination. We are playing D&D 5th edition. Si…

Intro to Ukulele Workshop (Ages 7-12)

Students will learn basic chords and strumming rhythms as well as the anatomy of the ukulele. Ages 7-12. Registration re…

Luv2Groove : Mode Groove ACTIVÉ ! (Famille 4+)

Laissez-vous emporter par le rythme lors de cette séance de danse dynamique et interactive ! Les participants découvriro…

Se laisser porter par les courants

Se laisser porter par les courants. Sautez à pieds joints dans les flaques, étangs, rivières et ruisseaux pour découvrir…

Blue planet adventures (ages 4+) / Aventures sur la planète…

It’s a big place out there! Come join us as we circumnavigate this big blue sphere we all call home. From seaweed to sha…

Dive into Zine Making (Ages 7-12)

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to design and create your own zines! A fanzine, or zine for short…

Daniel Caesar

Daniel Caesar announces his headline 2026 tour in support of his album Son Of Spergy. Launching May 16th in Singapore, t…

Liquidation Sale

Dates & Times Thursday August 6: 10:00AM – 8:00PM Friday August 7: 10:00AM – 6:00PM Saturday August 8: 10:00AM – 6:00PM…

Red Cross Babysitter Course – Orléans

Splish Splash!

Dive into hands-on crafting fun! Make art inspired by water, waves, and the sea while discovering your artsy side! Come…

Escape Room - Trapped in the Upside Down

For ages 12-17. As a member of the Hawkins MS AV club, you are distraught to hear that your friend Will has gone missing…

Navan Fair 2026

Ottawa Valley's premier agricultural fair since 1946, featuring demolition derby, livestock shows, truck and tractor pul…

Velvet3: Undertow

Come on in, the water’s warm…Slip into the sensations of the velvet undertow An intimate lounge featuring the hilariousl…

Family Movie Showtime: The Little Mermaid

Drop in for a free viewing of The Little Mermaid. Participants are welcome to bring a light snack and a covered drink. D…

Stay Current: Let's Build A Ship! (Family 4+)

Refresh your knowledge of facts, fish, and fun!Dive into a career at sea and explore the life of a naval architect.Drop-…

Mario Kart: Game On!

Ready, Set, Go!Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Mario Kart: Game On! Play on our brand new Switch 2! Not sure how t…

Jewelry Making: Silver Meditation (Spinner) Ring (Intro)

Live Music at Broadhead Brewery

Come join us for some tunes, brews and BBQ every Friday! This week we’re rocking with Ryan King. All are welcome, no cov…

Campbell, Austin Camp, and Liam Mayhew

Campbell is a dark folk rock artist and contemporary eco-poet, wrapped in the leather of a rockstar With strong Celtic r…

Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue

Following sold out performances in May and September 2025, The Golden Girls are back, better than ever! Picture it. 2026…

Kam Patterson Live

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

Zach Top

Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and musician Zach Top will extend his “Cold Beer & Country Music” headline tour throug…

Hot Wench Market

Shop vintage goods with a witchy flare! Organised by Hot Wench Market

Atlético Ottawa vs. Halifax Wanderers FC

Primary Colours: The Feeling of Free

Primary Colours is a Canadian piano trio that builds from the traditions of jazz, with influences from modern acts like…

Karthik Guitar Anragyetram

Presented by The Great India Festival. We warmly invite you to join us for the Carnatic Guitar Arangetram of Karthik Sub…

The White Lotus Society – COCKTAIL CLASS | August 8

Inspired by the hit series The White Lotus, this interactive cocktail class takes guests on a journey through three icon…

6th Annual Bring Back the 80's Neon Dance, Fireworks & Boat…

An 80's-themed boat cruise on the Ottawa River with a neon dance and fireworks, presented by Hardy Entertainment.

Chiron Promotions Presents: Saturn Sunrise, Moonlight Seeker…

Saturn Sunrise: Born in Ottawa’s underground scene, Saturn Sunrise is more than a band — it’s a resurgence of emotion, e…

Ottawa Rapid FC vs. AFC Toronto

A whirlpool hit my bedroom

Presented by Yader Molina + Noura Dawood

Family Movie Showtime: Finding Nemo

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

Tidal Treasures / Atelier sur les trésors de la mer

Come see what’s washed ashore and discover what you can create! We will be learning to use a knitting spool to make our…

Tidal Treasures Workshop: Bead Pets (Ages 10-12)

Come see what's washed ashore and discover what you can create!We will be creating bead pets.Drop-in program. Ages 10-12…

Grace Petrie

For a decade and a half, Grace Petrie has been one of the UK’s most urgent and passionate songwriters. Coming of age ami…

Turkwaz & Medusa: The Feeling of Free

Spend your night with us under the stars! Access our terrace directly from Elgin Street, the canal, or the Mackenzie Kin…

Pop Up Shops Canada

Dates & Times Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 10:00am – 8:00pm Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 10:00am – 8:00pm Friday, August…

End of Summer Party!

Join us as we celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Club with fun activities, games, crafts, and prizes! Let’s wrap up…

Turkwaz: The Feeling of Free

Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…

Make a Button

Come in and create your own pin on button.

Under the Leaves: Poetry at Beechwood – Inaugural Event: Byt…

August 12 2026 6:45 PM | Beechwood Cemetery – Section 34 (opposite the tank) Beechwood Cemetery is proud to launch Under…

2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Wednesday, August 12

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **BRASS TAXX**. Festival Lineup 7:00 pm…

Drag Me To Live!

Drag Me To Live! is back this August celebrating it's 4 Year Anniversary! Drag Me To Live! is celebrating it's 4 Year An…

Liquidation Sale

Dates & Times Thursday August 13: 10:00AM – 8:00PM Friday August 14: 10:00AM – 6:00PM Saturday August 15: 10:00AM – 6:00…

Get Crafty! / Brico en fête!

Get Crafty! Come craft at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! Drop-in program. Fa…

Summer Reading Club Closing Party

Join us as we celebrate the closing of the TD Summer Reading Club. We will start with Storytime at 10:30am and will then…

Medusa Quartet: The Feeling of Free

Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…

Sea You At The Crafts Table

Craft and create your own ocean-inspired masterpiece, or anything really! We will be making sea animals or other images…

Splish Splash! (Family 4+)

Dive into hands-on crafting fun! Make art inspired by water, waves, and the sea while discovering your artsy side!We wil…

Cold War Speaker Series 2026

We invite you to join us virtually this fall to hear from experts about a variety of relevant Cold War themes and events…

Bonnie Raitt: Live 2026 with Special Guest Maia Sharp

Bonnie Raitt is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose unique style blends blues, R&B, rock, and pop. After 20 years…

MY BODY IS A WORLD

Meteor Heist with August John

Named as one of Exclaim Magazine’s top five emerging Canadian artists in 2026, indie-favourites Meteor Heist perform liv…

Visionnement en famille : Zootopia 2

Passez faire un tour pour voir gratuitement Zootopia 2. N’hésitez pas apporter vos collations légères et vos boissons av…

Let your creativity flow | Laissez couler votre créativité

Scroll your thoughts down, draw a map, or write a siren's song. You decide! We will learn how to draw underwater sea cre…

Ottawa Stomp Music Festival

Get your tickets to the 2026 Ottawa Stomp Music Festival Aug 14-16 @ Metcalfe Fairgrounds.

Roxanne Goodman: The Feeling of Free

Get ready for an unforgettable performance with Roxanne Goodman! A magnetic entertainer with a voice that moves effortle…

Timeless Tales: A Mighty Wind Tour

Inspired by the film’s reunion of musicians for one unforgettable memorial concert, this special historical walking tour…

Barbatuques with Victor Anastacio

Experience the richness and diversity of Brazilian music through the Brazilian Grooves Concert Series, featuring outstan…

Halwa by Amit Tandon

Presented by Reality Entertainment, [PERFORMED IN HINDI]. *This event is presented in Hindi Live in Ottawa for the first…

The Extensions with Jameemah

Capital Pop-Up Cinema Presents Timeless Tales: A Mighty Win…

Join Us for a Special Evening at Beechwood Cemetery Experience a unique cultural event in the beautiful green space of B…

Flow Through Time: A Yoga Fundraiser for the Bytown Museum

Join Ellen Bertrand, founder of Yoga Kāla, experienced Ottawa yoga teacher, local tour guide, and a member of the Bytown…

Knit With Greta Grip and Lee Jones

Join artistic duo, Greta Grip and Lee Jones, for a beginner-friendly knitting workshop at the Bytown Museum! On August 1…

Caipirinha Society

Presented by Caipirinha Society

School Supply Swap - Échange de fournitures scolaires

Drop-in to our branch during the day and donate common school supplies. While you are here, pick up what your students m…

Family Movie Showtime: Finding Dory

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

Deep in the ocean where the critters play: Narwhals (Ages 7-…

Seek and find. Find and seek. Anything goes when looking for underwater treasures and fascinating creatures!We will be e…

The Village We Sow

Craft Night at Carp - Paper “Stained Glass” Bookmarks

Join us at the Carp Branch for an evening of creativity and fun! This month is paper “stained glass” bookmarks! We will…

Summer Reading Club Closing Party! | Fête de clôture du Club…

Join us as we celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Club with fun activities, games, crafts, and prizes! Let’s wrap up…

TD Summer Reading Club Closing Party / Fête de clôture du cl…

Join us as we celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Club with fun activities, games, crafts, and cake! Let’s wrap up a…

Youth Film Screening: Die Hard

Drop in for a screening of Die Hard. Come for the action, stay for the quipy one-liners! Goodie bags with snacks and dri…

La Famille Leblanc: The Feeling of Free

Take in a summer sunset with us! Access our terrace directly from Elgin Street, the canal, or the Mackenzie King Bridge…

Dieppe Raid Commemoration Ceremony

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 11:00 a.m. Amicitia France Canada Monument, Beechwood Cemetery Join us as we commemorate the…

La Famille Leblanc: The Feeling of Free

Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…

Bubbles & Crafts Party | Fête bulles et bricolages !

Celebrate the final week of the 2026 TD Summer Reading Club with bubbles & glue!We will be blowing bubbles, reading a st…

Partage Beechwood

-A Fundraising Feast- Beneath the Lanterns, A Table Awaits As dusk settles over the cemetery’s ancient trees, lanterns f…

Beneath the Surface: Diving into Underwater Photography

A Current Conversations evening by Ottawa Riverkeeper exploring underwater photography of the Ottawa River and its water…

Deep Purple

There simply aren’t enough superlatives to properly acknowledge the contribution Deep Purple has made to rock music. Hav…

Atlético Ottawa vs. Vancouver FC

S7 : i2 sunrise/sunset

Presented by Riverbed Reading Series

Liquidation Sale

Dates & Times Thursday August 20: 10:00AM – 8:00PM Friday August 21: 10:00AM – 6:00PM Saturday August 22: 10:00AM – 6:00…

What Lies Beneath

From the deepest and darkest depths of the sea, explore the mysteries of the ocean. Trapped beneath the waves in a resea…

Teen Social: Escape Room Challenge

Search for clues and solve puzzles before the time runs out. Registration only, 6 participants max. Teen-specific librar…

Annual Community Cornroast and BBQ!

Save the date for the annual Community Cornroast and BBQ!Join us for our annual Corn Roast & Community BBQ, hosted by my…

OIAF 50th Launch Block Party

A free open-air block party kicking off the Ottawa International Animation Festival’s 50th edition, with a stop-motion w…

Library Trivia Night - August Edition - "Literary Trivia"

Come with your team of 2-6 for a fun-filled trivia night at the Ruth Dickinson branch! This week's trivia will be "Liter…

Dance at Zibi – Tango with Siempre Tango Ottawa

On August 20, take your first steps in Argentine Tango with the team from Siempre Tango Ottawa. Learn to create a great…

Anónimas & Resilientes: Experience bullerengue

From the deep countryside of Colombia’s Afro-descendant Maroon Caribbean emerges Anónimas & Resilientes, a collective of…

Spa Pool Sale

Save Big on a huge selection of Hot Tubs and Swim Spas from major brands! Over 40 Hot Tubs and Swim Spas will be on disp…

Discover the Ottawa Paramedic Service

Dive into the Ottawa Paramedic Service through hands-on demonstrations, ambulance tours, an emergency response vehicle f…

Stay Current: Let's Go Diving! (Family 4+)

Refresh your knowledge of facts, fish, and fun!Dive into a career at sea and explore the life of a scuba diver.Drop-in p…

Summer Closing Party: Fancy Dress Parade | Cérémonie de clôt…

Join us for a fancy dress (or costume) parade and cake to wrap up the TD Summer Reading Club 2026!Joignez-vous nous pour…

Mario Kart: Game On!

Ready, Set, Go!Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Mario Kart: Game On! Play on our brand new Switch 2! Not sure how t…

Classic Albums Live: Madonna: The Immaculate Collection

Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them live on stage – note for note, cut for cut, using the b…

Act Out! A Whacking Battle: Pride Edition

Join us for Ottawa's first edition of Act Out, a free dance battle, party, and celebration of 2SLGBTQI+ creativity centr…

The OG500 Poetry Slam

Join House of PainT as they kick off their 2026 festival with Ottawa’s largest and most competitive poetry slam, the OG5…

Underground Pride: Ottawa Edition

Presented by Shòu Entertainment

Clothing Swap

Refresh your wardrobe and celebrate sustainable fashion at Capital Pride’s Clothing Swap! Browse free clothing, accessor…

Ballroom on the Big Screen

Come experience the history, culture, and impact of Ballroom in Canada through film. Guided by the Icon Michael Roberson…

Film Screening Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions

Celebrate queer Canadian icon Carole Pope at a special Pride screening of Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions. Gather…

Sip, Charm & Snap at Hi T Asian Desserts Café

A pop-up where you build a charm bracelet and keychain, drink bubble tea, and use an unlimited photo booth at Hi T in Hi…

Miguel de Armas: The Feeling of Free

El español sigue al texto en inglés Miguel de Armas is an internationally acclaimed Cuban pianist, composer, and arrange…

Pride Night Market

Over 50 2SLGBTQIA+ small business vendors, with entertainment in the park! Organised by Little Jo Berry's

SHIVOHAM: A Kathak Aradhana featuring Shivangi Bharti

Presented by World Welfare Foundation.

Abbas Wahab - Dialed-In Tour

Abbas Wahab is a New York–based, Canadian comedian and actor. He's been featured at the Just For Laughs and Edinburgh Fr…

Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Vancouver Rise FC

The White Lotus Society – COCKTAIL CLASS | August 22

Inspired by the hit series The White Lotus, this interactive cocktail class takes guests on a journey through three icon…

Capital Pride Pageant

Do you know what it takes to be crowned Capital Pride royalty? Join us at the National Arts Centre as local drag perform…

GOAT! 15 Year Birthday Bash

GOAT! 15th Birthday Bash at LIVE on Elgin with Victor Complex and Lazy Brats Punk rock, great people, and maybe cake Com…

Category is… Face

Explore expression, presence, and storytelling with Canada’s premier Butch Queen Face; Father Quest Telfar! Discover tec…

Family picnic

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of games, activities, entertainment, and community. Meet local organizations, en…

Pickleball Fundraiser

Calling all pickleball players!! We are excited to share that we have a pickleball tournament planned for August! This e…

Category is… Hands Performance

Every movement tells a story. Build confidence through Hands Performance by learning precision, musicality, and expressi…

Category is… Vogue Femme

Let’s explore the fundamentals of Vogue Femme! Learn the iconic elements from the ICON Snoopy Basquiat Fubu- build confi…

Queer Mayoral Town Hall

Join Queer Momentum, Capital Pride, the Ten Oaks Project and local partners for an Ottawa Queer Mayoral Townhall. This e…

ElderQueers (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling Workshop: with Mary El…

Welcome to Elder Queer (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling with Mary Ellen MacLean This workshop offers an opportunity to gather,…

Flag Raising

Join us at Ottawa City Hall as we officially launch Pride Week with the raising of the Progress Pride Flag—a powerful sy…

Ask a Trans Person Anything

Join trans activists Fae Johnstone and Victoria Bucholtz for a good faith open conversation about your unanswered questi…

WWE Monday Night RAW

Songs from the Shed

Gather for an intimate afternoon of live music featuring local queer performances sharing songs, stories, and heartfelt…

Aviva Chernick and La Serena Quartet: The Feeling of Free

Take in a summer sunset with us! Access our terrace directly from Elgin Street, the canal, or the Mackenzie King Bridge…

Politics with a Drag Queen

Sickening drag and a political wakeup call, wrapped together in a show you don’t want to miss. Join Karla Marx – drag ic…

Aviva Chernick and La Serena Quartet: The Feeling of Free

Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…

Welcome Wednesday evenings

This summer, enjoy free admission and parking on select Wednesday evenings at the museum. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., visitor…

Digi60 Film & TV Industry Mixer with Industry Leaders

Presented by Digi60 Filmmakers' Festival

EU Human Rights Panel

Hear from advocates, community leaders, and experts as they discuss the importance of advocacy, inclusion, and human rig…

Queered: A Minifest

Celebrate queer theatre with a curated showcase of outstanding local productions presented in partnership with Ottawa Fr…

The Wiggles: Tree of Wisdom Spectacular!

Due to popular demand: The Wiggles have added a 2nd show. Two Shows on Wednesday, August 26th New Show @ 2:30PM Evening…

Liquidation Sale

Dates & Times Thursday August 27: 10:00AM – 8:00PM Friday August 28: 10:00AM – 6:00PM Saturday August 29: 10:00AM – 6:00…

Community Breakfast

Join Capital Pride and Operation Come Home for a lovely free breakfast! Community members are invited to come enjoy comm…

Songs from the shed

Gather for an intimate afternoon of live music featuring local queer performances sharing songs, stories, and heartfelt…

Meditative Stitching: Calm Creativity (Intro) ½-Day Workshop…

Luke Bryan

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Stop the Pretty Noise: Ottawa Alt Rock

Blank Notion & special guests TBA at LIVE! on Elgin Blank Notion is a three piece alternative rock combo based in Ottawa…

Art Festival for Artists

A Kiss From the Middle East

Celebrate your Friday at Capital Pride with an evening set celebrating Ottawa-Gatineau’s diversity through music, dance,…

Learn Ukrainian Dance with Svitanok

A free, beginner-friendly outdoor Ukrainian dance class at Lansdowne, opening the Capital Ukrainian Festival.

Atlético Ottawa vs. Inter Toronto FC

Friday Evening at TD Main Stage

Schedule - 7PM Ralph (Juno-nominated pop singer-song writer) - 8PM La Bronze - 9PM DJ Puppy Sierna Accessibility: - Acce…

Drag Me to Uranus

Presented by Be Proud Productions

Taste of Ottawa

Taste of Ottawa 2026 – Festival of Flavours is a two-day outdoor celebration of food, culture, and community in the Nati…

Siobhan Camille in Ottawa!

Petrykivka Painting Workshop

A hands-on introduction to Petrykivka, the UNESCO-recognized Ukrainian folk painting style. All materials provided.

Drag Extravaganza

DJ Roxy Sunset kicks off a jam-packed afternoon of drag with a DJ set from 2-3pm. Then catch Canada’s Drag Race stars an…

Ukrainian Pysanky Art & Egg Painting Workshop

A beginner workshop in pysanky, the Ukrainian wax-resist art of egg decorating. Take home an egg you decorated yourself.

“Happy 200th Birthday, Ottawa!” A Drag Talent Showcase

The “Happy 200th Birthday, Ottawa!” Drag Talent Showcase is a special takeover birthday bash at the Capital Pride TD Mai…

Game Night in the Bunker

It’s time for a rematch. Game Night in the Bunker is back. Built to support government operations during a national emer…

RTG Production: Sweetnotes Biyaya Concert

Presented by RTG Production. Sweetnotes Music is a celebrated Filipino husband-and-wife duo, Jeffrey “BJ” Bactong Jr. an…

Adikavi - The First Poet

Adikavi is a groundbreaking musical dance ballet presented by Jeevan Jyoti Performing Arts. This production marks the fi…

Live from the Booth

Presented by Pass the Vibes, a grassroots collective creating inclusive spaces for Black and Black Queer youth. Enjoy lo…

Mixed Rock Band Night

Runner-Up (Alternative Rock) Perry and the Wobbly Pops (Hard Rock) Sad Boy Gingerale (Folk/Punk Rock) 3 mixed Rock Bands…

Queerlesque in the Capital

Celebrate with us for a sizzling, seductive, theatrical and satirical take on burlesque at the TD Main Stage. Curated by…

Yarmarok Ukrainian Marketplace

A free day-long Ukrainian marketplace at Lansdowne with food, artisans, vendors, live entertainment and family activitie…

Pride Parade

Join over 200 groups, 11,000 participants, and over 150,000 attendees at Ottawa’s largest parade. Show your pride and ce…

Indie Pop with Jitensha at SDBC

Post-Parade Drag-A-Palooza

Headlined by Eboni La’belle and Van Goth and hosted by Cyril Cinder, join us for a spectacular set of drag on the TD Mai…

Drag Karaoke

Close Capital Pride festivities with a bang! Join Ottawa icons China Doll and Don Kwan for a night of song, dance and ka…

A Piece of Gerdan Dipped in ShockolaD

Ukrainian folk theatre Gerdan and jazz-folk duo ShockolaD share a bill at the Ukrainian Banquet Hall.

STOMP 2!

Heydoo Live in Concert

Presented by Digital Zone Canada. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin College…

REDBLACKS vs BC Lions

ASCENSION Of The Maple Leaf Empire Gala

Please join us for the official launch of the Imperial Court of the Maple Leaf Empire, the newest chapter of the Imperia…

EEPMON

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

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…

613 Flea Market at Aberdeen Pavilion

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

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…

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…

Thirsty Thursdays

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…

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…

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…

Babytime + Stay & Play

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

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…

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…

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…

confinement (2024-2025)

This exhibition explores the artist’s experience under the shadows of the pandemic. During her almost daily walks, Roxan…

Employment Support

Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the…

Bilingual Babytime and Stay & Play | Bébé à la biblio et jou…

Stories, rhymes and songs in English and French followed by time to socialize, explore, and play.Drop-in. For ages 0-18…

Seniors Social/ Socialiser entre aînés

Join us at the Orléans branch Friday afternoons from 1:45pm-3:00pm to make new friends. We have coffee, puzzles, board g…

Rideau Friday English Conversation Group

Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you…

613flea

Don?t miss the ever-changing marketplace that features eclectic goods, handmade, antiques, vintage clothing, great foods…

Groupe de conversation en français | French Conversation Gro…

Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté et amical.Practice your French conversation skills in a relaxed and…

Outdoor Market Season

The Parkdale Public Market's 102nd season kicks off in May! Join us for a vibrant debut of spring produce, stunning farm…

Employment Support

Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed?Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the…