This Week's Events

Liquidation Sale

Dates & Times Thursday September 3: 10:00AM – 8:00PM Friday September 4: 10:00AM – 6:00PM Saturday September 5: 10:00AM…

Ottawa Design Club #0022 - Build It Anyway

Presented by Ottawa Design Club

Altered By Mom - Summer Tour

Chaos With a Party Vibe Altered By Mom: Altered by Mom is a smart, irreverent, and effortlessly cool rock band from Toro…

Moustafa Hagag live in Ottawa – Arabic Event

Presented by Egyptian Coptic Festival. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin Col…

The Desert Island Big Band “Elaborate Dogs” LP Release Show…

Welcome to the Fourth Leg—the metaphysical dream world our consciousnesses travel to when we sleep A place where the pas…

Drones 101

Take flight in our Drones 101 experience and learn the basics of drone piloting. Take flight and learn the basics of dro…

Latin Sparks Festival

A one-night, open-air celebration of Latin America in Ottawa with DJs, live bands, dance performances and lessons, outdo…

Atlético Ottawa vs. Pacific FC

Daily Ka Kaam Hai by Aakash Gupta

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

Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Roses de Montréal FC

The Great Gatsby

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

Ottawa 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships

The world championships come to Ottawa: 28 national teams and 336 athletes compete for wheelchair basketball gold across…

Celebrating Valour: Film Screening & Panel Conversation

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

2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Wednesday, September 9

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **FASOCANA**. Festival Lineup 7:00 pm…

2026 Wheelchair Basketball World Championships

At the Ottawa 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships, you’ll witness the pinnacle of wheelchair basketball,…

Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary

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

EEPMON

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

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

613 Flea Market at Aberdeen Pavilion

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

Canadian War Museum - Free Thursday Evenings

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

Thirsty Thursdays

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…

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…

English Conversation Group / Groupe de conversation en angla…

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

Stittsville Cozy Crafters

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

Write With Us!

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

1 on 1 with the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre: As…

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

Employment Support

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

Fibre Fridays | Vendredis en bouts de laine

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

1 on 1 with the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre: As…

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

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…

Capital Region Writers Group: Write-In

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

Employment Support

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

Memory Café

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

An Afternoon of Fun and Games for Adults! Une après-midi de…

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

Orléans Writing Group

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

Genealogy Drop-In

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

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 / French Conversation Gro…

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

1 on 1 with the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre: As…

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

Knit & Knatter

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

Knitting and Crochet Club / Groupe de tricot et crochet

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

Reading Group #1

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

The Great Yarn Club of Manotick

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

Carp Book Club

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

Employment Support Workshops

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

Vernon Book Club

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

Miniature Gaming

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

Newcomer Support Drop-in

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

Nepean Centrepointe Book Club

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

Orléans Book Chats

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

North Gloucester Book Club

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

Storytelling Open Mic is a perfect place for newcomers to discover oral storytelling in a warm and supportive atmosphere…

Elmvale Acres Book Club

Meet up with fellow book enthusiasts for a discussion of the month's chosen book.February 23rd: Finding Edward by Sheila…

Stittsville Branch Afternoon Book Club

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

Club de lecture francophone de la Centrale

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

Happily Ever After Book Club

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

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

Crazy Bear Bounce World 2026

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

Taproom Trivia

Exercise your grey matter each and every Wednesday night. We know the poster says 6 pm but realistically we wait for eve…

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…

2026 Sobey Art Award Exhibition

In collaboration with the Sobey Art Foundation, the National Gallery of Canada is proud to present works by six artists…