https://www.613today.ca/events Your complete guide to 613 events in Ottawa! Find festivals, concerts, parties, sports events, cultural celebrations, food markets, outdoor activities and community gatherings in Ottawa-Gatineau (613 area code). Free and paid events updated daily. en-us 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-27-reconciliation-through-art https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-27-reconciliation-through-art Four days of Indigenous art, music, food, and teachings in Almonte for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, from a Métis dance workshop through a Kitchen Party, art showcase, and film screening. Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) culturalindigenousfreefamilyartmusic https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-26-body-talk-at-mend https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-26-body-talk-at-mend A free closing MEND night with Body Talk inside the Plasticscapes installation at St. Albans Church. Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freemusiccultural https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-26-nuit-blanche-ottawa-gatineau-2026 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-26-nuit-blanche-ottawa-gatineau-2026 Nuit Blanche is coming to the ByWard Market District as part of Ottawa’s 200th anniversary celebrations! For one unforgettable evening, the district will come alive with nine immersive art and cult... Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalfreeculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-26-oag-mini-market https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-26-oag-mini-market The OAG Shop is thrilled to be hosting its next Mini Market, Anniversary Edition, on September 26th, from 1 PM to 8 PM. Located on level 1 just outside the OAG Shop, visitors can discover our speci... Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) artcultural https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-26-ottawa-200-day-at-the-oag https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-26-ottawa-200-day-at-the-oag Join the OAG to celebrate Ottawa 200 Day for a weekend of free drop-in workshops, Art Markets, animations, and art events. Drop-In Art Workshop On September 23rd and 24th, from 10 AM – 3 PM explore... Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) artculturalworkshopopeningfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-25-fortress-at-mend https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-25-fortress-at-mend A free MEND night with Fortress inside the Plasticscapes installation at St. Albans Church. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freemusiccultural https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-24-200-culture-to-the-core https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-24-200-culture-to-the-core A Weekend of Cultural Celebration Presented by: Ottawa Art Gallery, in collaboration with local artists, cultural partners, and the City of Ottawa As Ottawa marks 200 years in 2026, the Ottawa Art ... Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) artculturalworkshopopening https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-23-drop-in-art-workshop https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-23-drop-in-art-workshop On September 23rd and 24th, from 10 AM – 3 PM explore the principles of caricature with a colorful character design activity! Then, from 10 AM – 3 PM on September 25th, delve into the 3D and build ... Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) artculturalworkshop https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-23-ottawa-international-animation-festival-2026 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-23-ottawa-international-animation-festival-2026 The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) marks its 50th anniversary from September 23–27, 2026, with over 200 new films, artist talks, parties, and industry events across downtown Ottawa venues. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalculturalfilmanimationdowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-19-plantains-and-caviar-at-mend https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-19-plantains-and-caviar-at-mend A free late-night MEND session inside the Plasticscapes installation at St. Albans Church. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freemusiccultural https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-19-inflating-waste-plastic-crafting https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-19-inflating-waste-plastic-crafting A free hands-on workshop with Studio Rat, turning foraged plastic into craft inside the Plasticscapes installation. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freearts and craftsculturalfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-19-frame-by-frame-animation-in-ottawa https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-19-frame-by-frame-animation-in-ottawa Shaped by artists, filmmakers, researchers and studios, animation in Ottawa has evolved through a dynamic exchange of creativity, experimentation and innovation. From the establishment of the anima... Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionartculturalfree https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-18-positive-world-at-mend https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-18-positive-world-at-mend A free MEND night inside the Plasticscapes installation at St. Albans Church, opening the Culture Days run. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freemusiccultural https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-18-studio-rat-plasticscapes https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-18-studio-rat-plasticscapes An inflated structure built from foraged plastics fills St. Albans Church for Culture Days, open over six evenings with free admission. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freeculturalarts and crafts https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-02-words-on-water https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-02-words-on-water A Current Conversations evening by Ottawa Riverkeeper featuring 10 local poets, including Ottawa's poet laureates, sharing their art about the Ottawa River in both French and English. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) culturalfundraiserpoetry https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-30-gerdan-shockolad https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-30-gerdan-shockolad Ukrainian folk theatre Gerdan and jazz-folk duo ShockolaD share a bill at the Ukrainian Banquet Hall. Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musiclive-musicconcertcultural https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-30-yarmarok-ukrainian-marketplace https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-30-yarmarok-ukrainian-marketplace A free day-long Ukrainian marketplace at Lansdowne with food, artisans, vendors, live entertainment and family activities. Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freefestivalculturalfamilymarketfood https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-29-ukrainian-pysanky-workshop https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-29-ukrainian-pysanky-workshop A beginner workshop in pysanky, the Ukrainian wax-resist art of egg decorating. Take home an egg you decorated yourself. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) culturalarts-and-craftsworkshopart https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-29-petrykivka-painting-workshop https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-29-petrykivka-painting-workshop A hands-on introduction to Petrykivka, the UNESCO-recognized Ukrainian folk painting style. All materials provided. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) culturalarts-and-craftsworkshopart https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-28-learn-ukrainian-dance-with-svitanok https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-28-learn-ukrainian-dance-with-svitanok A free, beginner-friendly outdoor Ukrainian dance class at Lansdowne, opening the Capital Ukrainian Festival. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freedanceculturalfamilyoutdoor https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-19-beneath-the-surface-underwater-photography https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-19-beneath-the-surface-underwater-photography A Current Conversations evening by Ottawa Riverkeeper exploring underwater photography of the Ottawa River and its watershed. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) culturalfundraiserphotography https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-08-haleta-the-threshold-of-being https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-08-haleta-the-threshold-of-being Have you ever experienced a feeling so intensely, yet struggled to find the right word for it? The Amharic word Haleta originated from an ancient language spoken in Ethiopia called Ge’ez. It descri... Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionartculturalfreephotographysculpture https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-03-celtic-cross-ceremonies https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-03-celtic-cross-ceremonies Annual ceremony at the Celtic Cross monument honouring Irish immigrants who helped build the Rideau Canal, hosted by the Irish Society of the National Capital Region. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freeculturaloutdoor https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-29-les-grands-feux-du-casino-lac-leamy https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-29-les-grands-feux-du-casino-lac-leamy Six international pyromusical shows launched over the Ottawa River, with Canada, France, Brazil and China competing for the Fan Favourite Award. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:15:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalfamilyoutdoorcultural https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-23-ottawa-chamberfest https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-23-ottawa-chamberfest The world's largest chamber music festival returns for two weeks of 120+ concerts featuring leading international ensemble and solo artists in Ottawa's most beautiful churches, museums, and heritage sites. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicclassicalfestivalcultural https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-12-oag-art-tent-at-the-ottawa-titans-dino-day https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-12-oag-art-tent-at-the-ottawa-titans-dino-day Find the OAG Art Tent at the Ottawa Titans’ Dino Day on July 12th! The OAG Art Tent is a mobile art studio that travels to festivals and community events during the warmer months. The tent provides... Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) artculturalfamilycommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-01-canada-day-ottawa https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-01-canada-day-ottawa Canada's national birthday celebration across four official sites: LeBreton Flats Park, Parliament Hill, the Supreme Court lawn, and Old Hull. National noon ceremony, evening show featuring Alessia Cara, Barenaked Ladies, Lisa LeBlanc and more, Tim Hortons Canada Day Fireworks, the Snowbirds aerial show, and 37+ activities spanning yoga, dance, magic, mural painting, photo booths, and a late-night grand finale with LOUD. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freefestivaloutdoorfamilycultural https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-01-canada-day https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-01-canada-day Celebrate Canada Day with a trip back to the 80s in the Concert Zone on York Street, from 7 to 11 p.m. Relive the 80s in an unforgettable retro experience brought to you by Ottawa Tourism, with ico... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalfreefamilyoutdoormusicculturalcommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-27-highland-ceilidh-and-showcase https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-27-highland-ceilidh-and-showcase The Katharine Robinson School of Highland Dance hosts a ceilidh and showcase in Wakefield with live Scottish music, dancing, food, Scottish games, and local vendors. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) culturalmusicfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-24-the-swimmable-city https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-24-the-swimmable-city A Current Conversations panel by Ottawa Riverkeeper, where local experts share examples from around the world and our own backyard of how swimming in urban waterways can build healthier, more climate-resilient, and equitable communities. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) culturalfundraisercommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-23-martin-dockery-wanderlust https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-23-martin-dockery-wanderlust In this multi-award-winning, true odyssey, Dockery negotiates the giddiness, terror, & absurdities in travel & love, as he searches for an Epiphany. Any Epiphany at all. A wildly hilarious existential storytelling adventure to Timbuktu. Best-of-Fest: Adelaide, Van... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-22-the-yodeling-ranger https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-22-the-yodeling-ranger Who is the Yodeling Ranger? An Imposter? A Hero? A Fool? Or proof that even the most frivolous act of music can be life-saving? Veteran performer Tor Lukasik-Foss debuts this brand new work for this year’s Ottawa fringe, an energetic fusion of music and storytelli... Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-22-jimmy-hogg-mashed https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-22-jimmy-hogg-mashed After SOLD-OUT runs across Canada in 2024 & 2025 British comedian and storyteller Jimmy Hogg (The Potato King) returns to Ottawa Fringe with a NEW SHOW. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-21-solovela-an-improvised-solo-telenovela https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-21-solovela-an-improvised-solo-telenovela Watch the sexiest, most melodramatic improv show of your life! Critics’ Choice winner Diane Jorge (2025 Orlando Fringe) turns someone’s life into a hilariously high-energy telenovela. One performer. Every character. A brand-new story each night. No two shows are e... Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-21-a-little-death https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-21-a-little-death A new work with all-original songs, poems, and script by Thandizo Joy. Blending her Malawian heritage with poetry, rap, RnB, and musical theatre, she delivers a story about growth, resilience, and confronting parasitic patterns. What sends us on roads away from ou... Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-21-cracks-a-one-trans-woman-dark-comedy-memoir https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-21-cracks-a-one-trans-woman-dark-comedy-memoir A one-trans-woman dark comedy memoir about growing up in the Catholic Church and a JROTC military high school and the pervasive ways those places affect a trans identity. CRACKS is as vulnerable as it is funny. Through a hybrid of storytelling, stand-up, and theat... Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-21-roominant https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-21-roominant Roominant follows Miko as she works through a rejection. Withdrawing into her internal world she comes face to face with some odd shadow beings and a friendly robot called Moi. Together they work through her past experiences and internal wiring to get her through ... Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-21-confidences-et-catastrophes https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-21-confidences-et-catastrophes (This show is in French with English captions.) Some friendships hang on by a thread. Some friendships end before they begin. But when a tandem lasts…. When a duo withstands the tyranny of time… How can one be sure that their friendship is sincere? Are they linked... Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-20-intouch-an-immersive-close-up-magic-show https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-20-intouch-an-immersive-close-up-magic-show Feel human connections in Canada’s most intimate magic show. Created by Jin Li, a featured performer with 17 years of experience across the world, including the world-renowned Magic Castle Hollywood, and trusted by luxury brands like Bvlgari and Vacheron Constanti... Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-20-schrodinger-s-lottery-ticket https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-20-schrodinger-s-lottery-ticket Find the point where science, magic, and luck intersect, and you can control fate… or can you? What would you be willing to sacrifice to have it all? Two friends meet in a park during a solar eclipse. One of them claims to have discovered a sure-fire way to win th... Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-20-summer-solstice-indigenous-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-20-summer-solstice-indigenous-festival Celebrate Indigenous cultures with a Competition Pow Wow, drone show, live performances, Indigenous marketplace, culinary experiences, and family fun at Wesley Clover Parks. Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freefamilyculturaloutdoorindigenousfestival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-dimensions-of-opacity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-dimensions-of-opacity BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE & HEADPHONES. Choose your path. Do not feel the need to explain what you chose or why. An experiment in collective witnessing and private decision-making. A performance about Black hypervisibility and the right to be opaque. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-aliya-kanani-a-comedian-s-guide-to-enlightenment https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-aliya-kanani-a-comedian-s-guide-to-enlightenment Award-winning comedian Aliya Kanani is going through the same existential crisis you are — out loud. Join her for an uproarious, heart-on-sleeve rollercoaster as she barrels into awkward confessions, spirals through self-discovery & zigzags with a delightful ADHD ... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-mickey-mouse-shot-me-in-the-ass https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-mickey-mouse-shot-me-in-the-ass A captivating high-energy journey through hilarious stories inspired by the unique real-life experiences of stand-up comedian Freddy Proia. It is a relatable stand-up comedy show with sharp wit, genuine introspection, and storytelling that feels intimate and unive... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-a-life-of-my-own https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-a-life-of-my-own After fleeing a controlling relationship and a lifetime of family pressure, Maddie begins rebuilding her life from the ground up. Through music, memory, and moments of quiet courage, she learns to break old patterns and choose herself for the first time. A musical... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-card-magic https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-card-magic “How did you do that?” Is the exact question that will be asked and answered in this Sleight of Hand Card Magic show. As seen on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, sleight-of-hand artist Clark Payne presents the greatest card magic from a century of deception. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-inhuman-resources https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-inhuman-resources What’s worse? Waiting for something good to happen, or waiting for something bad? Find out in this Godot-inspired tragicomedy about three office rivals trapped in their company break-room with half a bottle of liquor and a goldfish. Following its 2025 Toronto prem... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-belt https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-belt Big laughs. Catchy songs. Joyful chaos. BELT is a family-friendly musical where every show feels like opening night, because it is! Experience unforgettable characters, spontaneous dance moves and original songs that are sure to get stuck in your head. BELT is per... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-the-rock-that-boated https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-the-rock-that-boated It’s 1804, that rascal Napoleon rules the waves, and the British Navy’s favourite tactical island has gone adrift. Can its hapless crew survive an increasingly preposterous Odyssey? Can they endure sirens, sea monsters, and the Welsh? With a shanty in their hearts... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-a-seance-spectacular-with-the-mystical-medium-wolf-sisters-from-the-great-white- https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-a-seance-spectacular-with-the-mystical-medium-wolf-sisters-from-the-great-white- A Victorian seance gone awry. Part comedy, part scare, this 60-minute show created and performed by these ‘hilarious hosts’ (Common Ground Arts, Edmonton) is sure to deliver you a spine-tinglingly silly spirit-filled story. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-how-to-love-a-fascist https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-how-to-love-a-fascist Award-winning comedian Cassie Cao (CBC, Crave, JFL) returns to Ottawa with a brand-new solo show. The only show about love and politics that can get your mom and white boyfriend to finally agree! Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-aberration https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-aberration In a rural farmhouse, the dysfunctional Cain family is rocked when eldest brother Andrew reappears after a week-long disappearance from which he should have never returned. He is genial, kind, and harmless — and his siblings are terrified. As tension rises, this g... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-neo-soul-ties https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-neo-soul-ties A dance show like no other. TAP DANCE. LIVE MUSIC. IMPROVISATION. CHOREOGRAPHY. A vibrant CELEBRATION of BLACK AMERICAN NEO SOUL music & dance. “You know how, when you go swimming, your body remembers the water for a long time? After I watched Neo Soul Ties, my bo... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-un-moment-ou-un-autre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-un-moment-ou-un-autre Une adaptation libre du film underground danois de 1931, Et øjeblik eller et andet réalisé par Torben Rasmussen. L’histoire touchante de deux enfants qui se retrouvent dans un monde bien plus grand qu’eux. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-la-tragedie-du-brise-glace https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-la-tragedie-du-brise-glace Aboard the Ice-Breaker, Captain Hubert Kizmo sets sail with two close friends and three sailors still new to the waves. Stuck in a frozen ocean, they recover a mysterious statue during a storm. This discovery gradually reveals each person’s true nature: pride, fai... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-robin-hood-but-everyone-is-a-glove https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-robin-hood-but-everyone-is-a-glove Robin Hood: Outlaw. Adventurer. Icon. And, for one Fringe only, a Glove. It’s got puppets. It’s got action. It’s got tax collecting. Cancel all other plans: this June, all you need is glove. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-completely-forgettable https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-completely-forgettable What if you lived your whole life afraid of being forgotten? In “Completely Forgettable”, a hilarious and deeply vulnerable solo show, one woman reflects on the moments, relationships, and regrets that shape a life. Blending comedy with personal storytelling, this... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-who-s-gonna-push-your-wheelchair https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-who-s-gonna-push-your-wheelchair What happens when a girl with bad boyfriends, a messy family, and a predilection for self-sabotage faces a future of disability? Tales of hilarity and tragedy weave through her fight for independence as she confronts MS … action-packed with breakups, love bombs, s... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-awol-2-old-men-escape-from-a-care-home-go-to-a-metal-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-awol-2-old-men-escape-from-a-care-home-go-to-a-metal-festival Cyril doesn’t like old people, which is a shame, because he is one. When he learns his estranged granddaughter, Lily, has her big break with her thrash metal band, Abscess, he and his octogenarian friend Neville are determined to show up and support her. Neither o... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-gander-euphoria-a-pretty-gay-goose-play https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-gander-euphoria-a-pretty-gay-goose-play From the creators of the 17x sold-out Fringe hit A Sexy Pigeon Show! Experience the history of queer resistance like never before! Honk your heart out with three queer geese at the gay club and PrEP for a protest after it becomes illegal to touch grass. Join the f... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-i-have-a-dream-in-chinese https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-i-have-a-dream-in-chinese A Chinese immigrant travels from Hong Kong to Vancouver while unraveling the fracture between her two names, two languages, and two homes. Blending poetic monologue, bureaucratic absurdity, and pandemic memory, this solo performance explores racism, exile, and ide... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-mommy-i-m-stuck-in-highschool https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-mommy-i-m-stuck-in-highschool Life isn’t easy for the emo girl in a suburban town’s high school. That is until Devon — a senior who’s never quite fit in with the popular crowd — gets invited to her first high school party! Man this is just like the movies! But she’s seen this cliché before, an... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-the-persistent-stain https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-the-persistent-stain What do you do when you’ve followed your dream but the dream is no longer enough? “The Persistent Stain” is a second-wave Canadian punk band that’s been slogging it out on the small touring circuit for decades. Now they find themselves in their 50s still pursuing ... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-the-syllabus https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-the-syllabus Public displays of affection! Mass shootings! Drugs, deities – it’s the first day of class, and Prof. G. explains why you can’t send naughty photos to your classmates and why it’s important to out-run the criminology students. In this original one-act performance,... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-italian-week-ottawa-2026-grand-finale-weekend https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-italian-week-ottawa-2026-grand-finale-weekend As the grand finale of Italian Week’s 11 day celebration of art, culture, and community, this vibrant weekend will be a fun-filled weekend of entertainment, food, and culture as we celebrate all th... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) italian-weekitalianculturalfestivalfoodfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-all-fall-down-an-improvised-murder-mystery https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-all-fall-down-an-improvised-murder-mystery Something sinister stirs in the shadows. A classic mystery is about to unfold: a group of intriguing, often eccentric characters gathers in a remote, isolated location—each bringing secrets, suspicions, and stories of their own. But when one of them turns up dead,... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-a-cabaret-of-legends https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-a-cabaret-of-legends Legendary songs from the collections of legendary artists, and the stories behind them. International award-winning vocalist and performer Tymisha Harris (Josephine) sings us through the generations of black female vocal legends, and shares stories of their impact... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-politicians-are-puppets https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-politicians-are-puppets This show is about politics and is not for the faint of heart. Due to the subject matter you will be taken on an emotional journey. This show features visual, protest art, live music and audience participation is encouraged. Be warned: this show will be hilarious,... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-4-5-stars-or-things-i-ve-learned-while-dating-in-my-20s https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-4-5-stars-or-things-i-ve-learned-while-dating-in-my-20s What do sex and Excel have in common? How would you rate your love life? What the hell could a 24-year-old know about dating? Being only halfway through her 20s, Danitza has seen enough. 4.5 Stars explores the good, the bad, the ugly parts of dating, Danitza’s obs... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-a-lesbian-in-the-kitchen-a-cosy-queer-baking-show https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-a-lesbian-in-the-kitchen-a-cosy-queer-baking-show Willow Rosenberg (she/her) invites you into her kitchen and bakes you cookies while sharing stories centred around some of her favourite recipes. You will feel like you are truly just spending time in your friend’s kitchen as Willow discusses her queerness, Judais... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-les-aventures-d-humphrey-beauregret-fossette-boudoir https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-les-aventures-d-humphrey-beauregret-fossette-boudoir Humphrey Beauregret, détective privé sur le déclin, tente de survivre à son existence. Son alcoolisme tenace et ses problèmes de séduction compulsive, ne suffisent pas à oublier le meurtre de son associé. Il se lance alors dans l’enquête, mais le prix sera cher pa... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-crabs-the-musical https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-crabs-the-musical Three giant mutant crabs crawl out of the polluted deep and claw their way into the big human city—with songs, dances, romance, and the occasional murder. It’s slimy, sexy, and wildly catchy. Join the crustacean cabaret and catch the most infectious new musical at... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-dwarves-dark-places https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-dwarves-dark-places Under the mountains you will find the mines, and in the mines you will find the hardworking dwarves. And in these mines, with Goldie and Tumble guiding you, you will find laughter, love and g-g-g-ghosts?!? Bring a flashlight (literally) because in this fantasy clo... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-karl-the-cat-and-the-junkyard-pack https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-karl-the-cat-and-the-junkyard-pack Karl is an adventurous cat, exploring the garbage peaks and demolished cars of their junkyard home, but they struggle with figuring out their purpose. Introducing the audience, the junkyard tourists, to their many puppet friends, Karl will begin to figure out who ... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-barry-potter-and-the-magic-of-wizardry https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-barry-potter-and-the-magic-of-wizardry From 21 x Fringe Fest award winner Tim Motley (Dirk Darrow): Experience the wonder of world-class wizardry in a realm of messenger owls, robed wizards, & talking snakes! Witness feats of sorcery… with jokes! Ages 7+ ★★★★ “Seriously impressive” -The List (UK) ★★★★ ... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-working-title https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-working-title WORKING TITLE is a devised performance piece that combines visceral movement with live-cued soundscapes to explore how the ceaseless noise of industry dictates the pace of our inner worlds. The two performers oscillate between characters while equipment grinds and... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-9-lives-8-near-misses-life-lessons-from-near-death-events https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-9-lives-8-near-misses-life-lessons-from-near-death-events A car crash full of kids. A knife-wielding madman. True love, pernicious patriarchy, and the perils of both. A kungfu cat with 9 lives, Postitpaul brings a bilingual version of his hit show to Ottawa, switching language every 1/2 sentence! Will it cost him his las... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-argile-verte https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-argile-verte Sarah just lost her mother. Shit’s hitting the fan. She needs to go back to her hometown to face her ghost. A fantastique and eerie tale inspired by the great saline winds and sunsets on the St. Lawrence River, with an accent stuck between the Lower St. Lawrence r... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-mom-jokes https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-mom-jokes We hear dad jokes everywhere – on t.v., social media, family dinners, posters on the dentist’s bathroom door. Where are mom jokes? More importantly, what are mom jokes? Join Lauren and Christina as they joke about motherhood because if they don’t laugh, they’ll cry. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-emo-majok-african-aussie https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-emo-majok-african-aussie Award-winning South Sudanese-Australian comedian Emo Majok brings his hit show African Aussie to the stage with raw storytelling, sharp wit, and unforgettable laughs. From refugee beginnings to international comedy stages, Emo shares hilarious and heartfelt storie... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-john-jack-josie-juice https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-john-jack-josie-juice A three character, one clown, solo storytelling show. Join Juice as they reveal their truest self along with a fair bit of self-consciousness, self-awareness, self-centeredness, and self-flagellation. You’re in for a touch of psychotic clown with a lot of raw vuln... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-joplin-rock-on-out https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-joplin-rock-on-out A raw, soulful journey through the music of Janis Joplin by way of a tribute concert honouring her voice and her story. Blending live musical performances with personal storytelling, Joplin: Rock on Out explores the meaning behind Janis’ songs, relational moments ... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-umugisha https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-umugisha A DIY micro-poem musical about a second-gen Burundian queer who, through constant questioning of their belonging, decides to choose their own pleasure in everything until it catches up to them. Then, they learn to balance it with the rhythm of their heart, and som... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-rainbow-conceptions https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-rainbow-conceptions A true-ish story of Greer, a Queer wobbling along the STRAIGHT path to parenthood. With Fab, a witchy best friend, Billie the emotional support bear and sassy sperm donor Steve, Greer’s quest serves laughs, tears and the warm fuzzies. This merry band of queerdos d... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-rat-academy https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-rat-academy Come along with Fingers and Shrimp, the last rats in Alberta, and learn how they survive in a world that hates them. Fingers, the street rat, is completely alone. Or so he thinks, until he discovers Shrimp, an escaped lab rat. Inspired by Alberta’s 1950s anti-rat ... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-black-fish https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-black-fish The story of a young woman who is challenged by simple questions about whether to leave or to stay. The conflict of her choice transforms her into a storyteller, which results in her confronting the truth at the core of her journey. A compelling story about choice... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-homecumming https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-homecumming Homecumming follows a woman who loses her orgasms… and loses herself. While orgasms are the inciting incident (and an entertaining one), they’re really an invitation into a much larger conversation about mental health, depression, shame, and self-worth. This is no... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-italian-week-ottawa-2026-heritage-event-spotlight-on-emilia- https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-italian-week-ottawa-2026-heritage-event-spotlight-on-emilia- Join us for a fun, walk-about wine & food tasting where we aim to transport you straight to this incredible region for the night. Think of it as a food voyage through Emilia-Romagna—complete with i... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) italian-weekitalianculturalfestivalfooddrinksmusicfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-small-fish https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-small-fish Small Fish is a living room dance routine gone nuclear. Glenys Marshall (beautiful libra woman) and Maggie May Harder (little boy running around with scissors) have combined their skills of sketch, improv, stand-up and music to create a show like mama used to make... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-home-sic https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-home-sic The multi-award wining team behind Generic Male returns with a spectacular fusion of movement, illusion, and dynamic physicality that is both breathtaking and hilarious. HOME[sic] unpacks the fragile, shifting nature of home. Twins in the womb debate the existence... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-onwards https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-onwards ONWARDS, hurtling through the chaotic balancing act of life vs robots. Dark comedic storytelling + virtuoso singing by opera busker anarchist Bremner. Comic, angry, stupid songs, sung with 100% human artifice. A concert or a therapy session or a situationist revol... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-schedule-of-loss https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-schedule-of-loss In February 2023, an apartment building in Ottawa was destroyed by fire. In a matter of hours, Claire Biddiscombe lost her home and most of her worldly possessions. In this interactive show, brought to life through a variety of storytelling techniques, she explore... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-disarranged-marriage https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-disarranged-marriage Rory has found himself the perfect fiancée – Serenade, who ran away five years ago against her parents’ wishes. He gets to enjoy book club with Mrs. Shan, his almost in-law, & does not have to deal with a pesky woman. Or so he thought… Serenade returns – new degre... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-the-etymology-of-love https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-the-etymology-of-love What is love? Is it romance, or something deeper? Love is the invisible thread connecting us across race, country, distance, time—even death. It appears in unexpected places—in strangers who become kin, in lifelong friendships, in deep bonds between souls. Through... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-ottawa-fringe-festival-2026 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-ottawa-fringe-festival-2026 The 29th Ottawa Fringe Festival — 11 days, 62 shows across 10 venues including Arts Court, the Ottawa Art Gallery, La Nouvelle Scène, and Knox Church. Open-access festival where 100% of ticket revenue goes to the artists. Festival passes from $65 + $5 Fringe Pin; half-price tickets available day-of at the box office. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalculturaltheatredowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-17-italian-week-ottawa-2026-queer-italian-voices-italian-canadi https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-17-italian-week-ottawa-2026-queer-italian-voices-italian-canadi Join us for an evening with Liana Cusmano, Italian‑Canadian poet, spoken‑word artist, writer, filmmaker, and arts educator, as they take the stage for a special in‑person reading celebrating LGBTQ+... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) italian-weekitalianculturalfestivalfoodfamily2slgbtq https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-17-italian-week-ottawa-2026-books-and-biscotti https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-17-italian-week-ottawa-2026-books-and-biscotti The Association of Italian-Canadian Writers, Bread By Us and Accenti Magazine, in collaboration with Italian Week Ottawa, invite you to an evening of poetry and prose followed by refreshments and n... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) italian-weekitalianculturalfestivalfood https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-16-italian-week-ottawa-2026-meet-me-in-little-italy-masterclass https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-16-italian-week-ottawa-2026-meet-me-in-little-italy-masterclass In this masterclass, Chef Cristian Lepore will teach and guide participants through the process of making gnocchi [pronounced nyohkkee], the classic Italian potato dumplings known for their light, ... Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) italian-weekitalianculturalfestivalfood https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-15-italian-week-ottawa-2026-meet-me-in-little-italy-masterclass https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-15-italian-week-ottawa-2026-meet-me-in-little-italy-masterclass This special evening features a thoughtfully and masterfully curated four-course menu by Chef Cristian Lepore that celebrates the richness of Italian cuisine, with a focus on high-quality, Italian,... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) italian-weekitalianculturalfestivalfooddrinks https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-14-italian-week-ottawa-2026-little-italy-pizza-crawl https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-14-italian-week-ottawa-2026-little-italy-pizza-crawl Italian Week Ottawa is excited to partner with four prominent and local “pizzerie” for this guided Pizza Crawl through the neighbourhood. Eat your way through Little Italy while exploring the rich ... Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) italian-weekitalianculturalfestivalfoodoutdoor https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-14-italian-week-ottawa-2026-feast-of-st-anthony-mass-and-proces https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-14-italian-week-ottawa-2026-feast-of-st-anthony-mass-and-proces This annual celebration of the Feast of St. Anthony takes place on the second Sunday in June and features an outdoor Mass on the steps of St. Anthony’s Church, followed by a traditional procession ... Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) italian-weekitalianculturalfestivalcommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-14-italian-week-ottawa-2026-bike-race-ottawa-presents-preston-s https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-14-italian-week-ottawa-2026-bike-race-ottawa-presents-preston-s Get ready for an exciting, heart-pumping day of cycling action at Bike Race Ottawa! On Sunday, June 14, Preston Street will transform into a dynamic racecourse featuring events for all ages and ski... Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) italian-weekitalianculturalfestivalsportsfamilycommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-13-italian-week-ottawa-2026-discoteca-90s-italian-dance-party https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-13-italian-week-ottawa-2026-discoteca-90s-italian-dance-party Italian Week Ottawa is thrilled to host a dance party like no other. We’re taking you back in time for a night of drinks, dancing, and music: Italian style. It’s time to rifle through Nonna’s close... Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) italian-weekitalianculturalfestivalfoodmusic https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-13-timescapes https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-13-timescapes In the context of Ottawa’s bicentennial anniversary, and the large-scale environmental transformation that has occured on Anishinābe Aki over the last 200 years, this exhibition foregrounds the con... Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionartculturalfreesculpturefamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-12-italian-week-ottawa-2026-meet-me-in-little-italy-masterclass https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-12-italian-week-ottawa-2026-meet-me-in-little-italy-masterclass Join us for a hands-on Italian cocktail-making experience with mixologists Erica and Hailey Martin of Bevi Bar Co. The dynamic sister duo will guide participants through the creation of three summe... Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) italian-weekitalianculturalfestivaldrinks https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-11-festival-franco-ontarien https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-11-festival-franco-ontarien The Festival Franco-Ontarien celebrates its 50th anniversary with three days of francophone music, street art, food, and family-friendly activities at Major's Hill Park. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicculturalfestivalfamilyfrancophone https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-06-doors-open-ottawa-2026 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-06-doors-open-ottawa-2026 Explore 89 fascinating buildings and sites across Ottawa for free during Doors Open Ottawa 2026, part of the 25th anniversary season of Doors Open Ontario. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freefamilyculturaloutdoorindoorcommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-06-doors-open-ottawa https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-06-doors-open-ottawa On Saturday and Sunday, visitors are invited to take part in exclusive Vault Tours, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the OAG’s art storage and collections. Arrive early to secure your spot... Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) artculturalworkshopfilm https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-06-open-doors-heritage-tours https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-06-open-doors-heritage-tours Step back in time and explore the rich history of the ByWard Market District! Join our Market Ambassadors for guided tours of heritage landmark sites throughout the District and learn about its fas... Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalfreeoutdoorculturaldowntowncommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-30-glengarry-renaissance-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-30-glengarry-renaissance-festival A family-friendly medieval and renaissance festival featuring live music, stage shows, interactive characters, and renaissance-themed vendors in Maxville. Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) familyoutdoorculturalfestival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-29-ottawa-chinatown-night-market https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-29-ottawa-chinatown-night-market Annual night market in Ottawa Chinatown featuring Asian street food, live performances, and artisanal goods over three days. Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freefoodculturalfamilyoutdoor https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-29-ottawa-asian-fest-night-market https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-29-ottawa-asian-fest-night-market The Ottawa Asian Fest Night Market returns for its 12th edition — three days of Asian street food, performers, and night-market culture at LeBreton Flats, May 29–31, 2026. Free entry. Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freefoodculturalfamilyoutdoor https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-28-sketchy-thursday-historical-life-drawing-at-the-bytown-museu https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-28-sketchy-thursday-historical-life-drawing-at-the-bytown-museu Join us at the Bytown Museum on Thursday, May 28th for a special edition of Sketchy Thursdays. Start the evening with an exclusive after hours tour of the Bytown Museum, from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Led... Thu, 28 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) artculturalworkshop https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-16-ottawa-polish-fest https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-16-ottawa-polish-fest Witamy! The Ottawa Polish Fest is back for 2026 in the ByWard Market District. Hosted by the Polish Heritage Foundation of Canada, this free, community-wide celebration will take over York Street W... Sat, 16 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalfreeoutdoormusicfoodculturalcommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-03-cinco-de-mayo-fiesta https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-03-cinco-de-mayo-fiesta Celebrate Mexican heritage and history—it’s a fiesta like no other! Sun, 03 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalcultural https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-03-oag-art-tent-at-giant-tiger-s-65th-birthday-party https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-03-oag-art-tent-at-giant-tiger-s-65th-birthday-party Find the OAG Art Tent at Giant Tiger's Walkey location on May 3rd! The OAG Art Tent is a mobile art studio that travels to festivals and community events during the warmer months. The tent provides... Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) artculturalfamilycommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-30-frame-of-mind-10-years-of-creative-space https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-30-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 partnership between the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre and OAG. Educators and pa... Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionartculturalfreesculpture https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-24-european-union-short-film-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-24-european-union-short-film-festival The European Union Short Film Festival brings short dramas, experimental works, animation, and more from over 20 EU Member States to Arts Court Theatre. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) filmfestivalfreeculturalindoor https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-24-intertwined https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-24-intertwined In a time marked by our increasingly complex relationship to the natural world, Intertwined brings together artists for whom this tension is at the heart of their exploration. Probing themes of ide... Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionartculturalfreesculpture https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-23-ottawa-grassroots-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-23-ottawa-grassroots-festival 14th annual multi-day music and community festival celebrating diverse cultures and languages with evening concerts and free daytime workshops and performances. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freemusicfamilycultural https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-22-the-creativity-of-plants https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-22-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 Creativity of Plants, a digital exhibition of the ARTISTS FOR PLANTS International Cal... Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionartculturalfreemusic https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-16-sagabigoni https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-16-sagabigoni This banner combines detailed images from artist Stephanie Tenasco’s beaded deer hide work Kìwàbandamogoban “he/she had seen it long ago, well before my time” (2026) with the word Sàgàbigonì, the A... Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionartculturalfreeindigenousfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-11-becoming-un-becoming-deepening-relations https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-11-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 relationships to the land and to each other. With captivating textures and col... Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionartculturalfreephotographyindigenous https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-08-flightpaths-initiations https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-08-flightpaths-initiations This interactive artwork encourages visitors to handle, move, and stack magnetic shapes – moths, butterflies and children’s silhouettes – across a map of the Great Lakes. The map is presented upsid... Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionartculturalfreefamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-03-28-vanier-sugar-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-03-28-vanier-sugar-festival Celebrate the 41st year of Ottawa's beloved sugar festival at Canada's only urban sugar shack, featuring maple taffy, live music, mini-farm, and lumberjack competitions. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freefamilyoutdoorfoodcultural https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-03-28-ottawa-black-film-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-03-28-ottawa-black-film-festival 6th edition showcasing unique voices in cinema and amplifying Black stories. Features online and in-theater screenings at Library and Archives Canada. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) filmculturaldiversityfestivalBlack history https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-03-07-st-patricks-day-parade https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-03-07-st-patricks-day-parade Ottawa's St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to celebrate the Bicentennial of Bytown with a new route that frames the city's skyline. Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freefamilyoutdoorculturalparade https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-02-22-irish-breakfast https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-02-22-irish-breakfast A traditional Irish breakfast fundraiser hosted by the Irish Society of the National Capital Region at the Heart and Crown in Barrhaven. Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) foodculturalfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-02-17-heritage-day https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-02-17-heritage-day Celebrate Ottawa's 200th anniversary with the theme 'Voices of a City,' featuring over 50 historical societies, museums, and heritage organizations at City Hall. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freeculturalfamilyindoor https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-02-04-undercurrents-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-02-04-undercurrents-festival Ottawa's innovative contemporary theatre festival showcasing thought-provoking works from local and national artists over 11 days. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatreartsfestivalindoorcultural https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-02-03-diatom-rose-window https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-02-03-diatom-rose-window In this work, Ottawa-based artist Jennifer Macklem draws inspiration from an enlarged image of a diatom – microscopic jewel like microalgae that produce up to 50% of the oxygen on our planet. Found... Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionartculturalfreephotography https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-02-01-winterlude-mini-pow-wow https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-02-01-winterlude-mini-pow-wow Experience a mini Pow Wow featuring Grand Entry, intertribals, invited drums, and dancers of many styles and ages in the Grand Hall. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freefamilyculturalindigenouswinterlude https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-01-27-threshold https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-01-27-threshold Created by Ottawa-based artist Jennifer Macklem with studio assistance from Faezeh Maleki, these three large dragonfly wings reflect the artists’ interest in the natural world. Suspended and sensit... Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionartculturalfree https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-01-22-digital-worlds-the-generative-art-of-eepmon-eepmon https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-01-22-digital-worlds-the-generative-art-of-eepmon-eepmon EEPMON makes generative artworks—pieces produced through computer programs that introduce chance, iteration, and interactivity. By transforming digital information into visual forms, he reveals how... Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionartculturalfreesculpture https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-31-day-of-the-dead-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-31-day-of-the-dead-festival Three-day celebration of Mexican culture featuring art, gastronomy, music, and dance in honor of the traditional Day of the Dead. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) culturalfamilyfestivalmexicanartmusicfood https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-18-capital-steampunk-show https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-18-capital-steampunk-show Immersive steampunk experience with 30 exhibitors, 8 activities, and 2 competitions! Explore 19th century Outaouais forests where enchanted creatures meet industrial progress. Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) steampunkculturalcostumefamilyfantasyartcosplay https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-15-arohafest-diwali-dhamaka https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-15-arohafest-diwali-dhamaka Free pop-up performances showcasing classical Indian dances (Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam) at the National Arts Centre, celebrating Diwali - the vibrant festival of lights. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freeculturaldancefamilyindian-culturediwalifestivaloutdoor https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-12-day-of-the-dead-nepean-market https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-12-day-of-the-dead-nepean-market Third annual Day of the Dead celebration with authentic Mexican cuisine, Mariachi band Los Paisanos, local vendors, free hot chocolate, and Day of the Dead vibes! Come dressed as your best Sugar Skull. Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freemarketculturalmexicanmusicfamilyfood https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-10-dreamcatcher-workshop-nac https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-10-dreamcatcher-workshop-nac Craft your own dreamcatcher with Indigenous artist Ashley Clark. Learn about Indigenous artistry and resilience in this 1.5-2 hour hands-on workshop. All materials supplied. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) workshopindigenousartculturalhands-oneducation https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-09-free-thursday-nights-national-gallery https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-09-free-thursday-nights-national-gallery Free Thursday evening admission with seasonal refreshments, live music, and art-making activities. Presented by BMO at the Scotiabank Great Hall. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freeartculturalfamilymusicworkshop https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-08-black-history-ottawa-streets https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-08-black-history-ottawa-streets Historic bus tour uncovering the vibrant tapestry of Black history in Ottawa and across Canada, sharing stories of resilience, culture, and community. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) culturalhistoryeducationtourblack-history https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-05-oso-machines-and-myths https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-05-oso-machines-and-myths The season launches with a powerful program featuring the full symphonic orchestra in its largest performance of the year, exploring themes of heroism, technology, and the human condition. Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicclassicalindooreveningcultural https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-31-one-world-bazaar https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-31-one-world-bazaar A heritage barn packed with beautiful handmade goods from around the world. Features live music, delicious food, lawn games, and meaningful cultural exchange supporting 2500+ artisans worldwide. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freefamilyoutdoorshoppingmarketcultural https://www.613today.ca/events/2024-06-06-chaos-bloom-tidal-wave https://www.613today.ca/events/2024-06-06-chaos-bloom-tidal-wave In the digital realm, EEPMON merges code and creativity, crafting intricate compositions exploring the micro and macro. This work, Chaos Bloom - Tidal Wave, delves into the beauty of flowers and th... Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionartculturalfree https://www.613today.ca/events/2024-02-11-visions-and-views https://www.613today.ca/events/2024-02-11-visions-and-views The Firestone Collection of Canadian Art is a significant art collection that spans the modern period and includes work from a wide range of Canadian art styles, geographical regions, and periods. ... Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionartculturalfreefamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2023-09-07-eepmon https://www.613today.ca/events/2023-09-07-eepmon Come to the Jackson Café to discover two large murals, featuring the digital artwork of Eric Chan (aka eepmon)! In Future Garden, eepmon provokes an emotional response synonymous with that evoked b... Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionartculturalfreephotography