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

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

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

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

Join our free English Conversation Group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All leve…

Got a portable craft project? Bring it along and chat with some fellow crafters while you work! Share your expertise if…

The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the Orléans Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops: Write Wit…

Come meet 1 on 1 with Social Prescriber Maddie from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC). A social presc…

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

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

Come meet 1 on 1 with Social Prescriber Maddie from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC). A social presc…

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

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

You’re invited to join the CRWG for a “Write-in”: dedicated work time where you can thrive in the camaraderie of working…

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

**Please note that the Monday, January 5th session is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.** An open house for…

Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to brin…

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

Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree? Drop-in to work on your famil…

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

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

Come meet 1 on 1 with Social Prescriber Maddie from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC). A social presc…

Bring your knitting or crochet and meet fellow enthusiasts at the Sunnyside branch. Knitters of all abilities are welcom…

Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of…

Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere! Drop-in. Sept-June.1st Wednesday of the month. (Some exceptio…

Join us at yarn club!Knitters, crocheters, needle workers, rug hookers – all are welcome to socialize with fellow yarn c…

Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome! Drop-in program.This group meets the first T…

Are you looking for a job? Learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Libr…

Everyone is welcome to join Vernon’s book club!Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books.First Thurs…

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

New to Canada? Looking for support with school, work, or your social life?Drop-in to meet with a settlement youth outrea…

Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!Every second Thurs…

Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Second Thursday of every month. New members wel…

Meet up with other book lovers in the neighborhood and chat about the monthly pick. See the book list below for links to…

Storytelling Open Mic is a perfect place for newcomers to discover oral storytelling in a warm and supportive atmosphere…
Meet up with fellow book enthusiasts for a discussion of the month's chosen book.February 23rd: Finding Edward by Sheila…

The Stittsville Branch Afternoon Book Club meet on the third Monday of most months and read a variety of fiction and non…

The eastern half of Beechwood Cemetery is rich with cultural and military history. Participants will visit some of the c…

Joignez-vous nous pour des discussions conviviales propos de livres en français.Présentez-vous au bureau de consultati…

If you are a love story lover, join us each month for discussions on romance novels in a relaxed atmosphere! From enemie…

The Heart of Orléans Market is a vibrant, community-driven outdoor market that brings together local makers, farmers, ar…

Sign up here! Walking through the western half of Beechwood Cemetery is like walking through the history of early Canada…

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



The party’s roaring in Ottawa! THE GREAT GATSBY is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Enterta…

Join Us on September 9, 2026 for Celebrating Valour: Film Screening & Panel Conversation Presented in partnership with T…

Presented by Algonquin Commons Theatre, F7 Live. The magic dance continues. On the heels of a successful global tour to…

**Inspired by the book Beautiful Scars: Steeltown Secrets, Mohawk Skywalkers and the Road Home by Tom Wilson** **Uncover…

Come From Away is a heartfelt musical based on the true story of the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, in the days fol…

WE GOT THE MEAT! Orléans Ribfest and Poutine September 11-13 celebrating our 10th Anniversary.

United together to honour soldiers of suicide See the faces of the unremembered in this sunset ceremony at the National…

Experience the raw power of local truth at the Unedited Woman’s 4th Annual Curated Performance Series. This is not your…

Inscrivez-vous ici ! Se promener dans la partie ouest du Cimetière Beechwood, c’est comme se promener dans l’histoire de…

Join us for an afternoon of entertainment and delicious treats with Wild Remedy, a trio of Ottawa-born musicians with a…

Join us for an afternoon of entertainment and delicious treats with Wild Remedy, a trio of Ottawa-born musicians with a…

A few things to know... Remixes aren’t just for pop music! In our season opener, discover three works in which composers…

A Pacific Theatre Production Forgive him Father for he has chosen theatre. Ins Choi, the creator of Kim’s Convenience, c…

Are heroes and villains a social construct? Do whom we consider heroes and villains change over time? Who gets to decide…

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

Sophie's music is rooted in love, empathy, and vulnerability, creating an intimate connection with listeners. Hailing fr…

Fresh, entirely original material – even I barely know it… I’m busy tightening it up. So it’s the first draft of my sixt…

Trent McClellan, stand-up veteran, star of This Hour Has 22 Minutes, and host of the Halifax Comedy Fest, is touring Can…

Join our amazing emcee, Katherine Dines with guest speakers: Katie Musleh, author and mental health advocate, Megan Laur…

Laurence Wall looks back at the great events of the last century that radio helped bring to life.Laurence is a retired C…

The tribute band SABBATH REVISITED has travelled back in time to 1970. After some intensive research, they’re now ready…

Date: Sunday, September 20, 2025 Time: 10:45 a.m. Location: RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood, 280 Beechwood…


Doors open at 5:30 PM. This show is presented in Tamil. Naalai namathe – Grand Finale marks a proud milestone as we cele…


Join us on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre for a thoughtful evening explori…

This jazz-rock musical is a powerful dramedy about a woman rebuilding herself and her family after her abusive husband d…

The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) marks its 50th anniversary from September 23–27, 2026, with over 200…


Acclaimed tribute band Take It to the Limit makes a spectacular return, bringing the timeless sound of the Eagles to lif…

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

Session 4: “Collecting and Storing your Native Plant Seeds”Welcome to the final workshop in the 4-part "Ottawa Wildflowe…

An all vegan, small business food and art festival! Can't make it? Not to worry, VWS will be at Parkdale one more time i…

She may have died in a long-term care facility, but she comes back to life to wreak revenge! Is she a traditional mother…

Long Live: An Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute Band is the region’s BEST Taylor Swift tribute band. Long Live is the brai…

The works of Irish choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan are defined by feeling and collective connection. His exceptional…


For Gregório Duvivier, the Portuguese language is not just a homeland but an obsession. Or, as young people say, a hyper…

Experience the magic of Epic Elton with Jeff Scott! Are you ready for a musical journey down the Yellow Brick Road? Get…

David Sedaris is one of America’s pre-eminent humour writers. He is a master of satire and one of today’s most observant…

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

What does meaningful reconciliation actually look like – and what role do women have to play in advancing it? Join The H…


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

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

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

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


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

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