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) Thu, 20 May 2027 00:00:00 GMT https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-05-20-frankenstein-ai https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-05-20-frankenstein-ai Mary Shelley’s original novel was published when the Industrial Revolution and scientists, “playing God”, transformed society through technological innovation. Arguments are still made today over t... Thu, 20 May 2027 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) contemporarydramaages 14+core seasonprofessional theatretheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-05-19-waiting-for-godot-inuktitut https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-05-19-waiting-for-godot-inuktitut This production is part of the GCTC 26/27 Season. [Image description: Text per below. On a dark sage textured background, a black and white photo, attached by vintage photo corners, shows an Inuk m... Wed, 19 May 2027 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrecomedyliterarydrama https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-05-13-marie-elaine-thibert-parlez-moi-delle-un-hommage-eblouissant https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-05-13-marie-elaine-thibert-parlez-moi-delle-un-hommage-eblouissant A Dazzling Tribute to Dalida Following the release of her most recent album, 11 bis, rue d’Orchampt, Marie-Élaine Thibert presents Parlez‑moi d’elle, a new large‑scale production that promises to c... Thu, 13 May 2027 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictributetheatreorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-05-06-the-cripple-of-inishmaan https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-05-06-the-cripple-of-inishmaan When news arrives that the Hollywood director Robert Flaherty is coming to the neighbouring island of Inishmore to film his movie The Man of Aran, “cripple” Billy Craven sees an opportunity to esca... Thu, 06 May 2027 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) dark comedyirishsatirical comedyages 14+community theatrecore seasoncomedytheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-04-28-fretillant-et-agile-jocelyn-sioui-et-productions-illusion-fa https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-04-28-fretillant-et-agile-jocelyn-sioui-et-productions-illusion-fa With Frétillant et Agile, Jocelyn Sioui brings to life Auhaïtsic, an improbable Wendat hero. How does this illustrious stranger, who inspires mistrust in his friends and family, manage to save his ... Wed, 28 Apr 2027 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicals/theatretheatremusicfamilyorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-04-23-red https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-04-23-red In 1958, abstract expressionist Mark Rothko received his largest ever commission - murals for the Four Seasons Restaurant in the Seagram Building, a modernist skyscraper in the world’s centre of ar... Fri, 23 Apr 2027 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) community theatrecore seasonresident companytheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-04-07-alice-in-wonderland https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-04-07-alice-in-wonderland After a successful run of Pride and Prejudice, Morph Arts returns this year with a re-imagining of Alice's adventures in Wonderland. Set in a world of nonsense, we'll be devising the show ourselves... Wed, 07 Apr 2027 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) campclassic-retellingages 14+core seasonlocal playwrightprofessional theatrecomedytheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-04-06-age-is-a-feeling https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-04-06-age-is-a-feeling This production is part of the GCTC 26/27 Season. [Image description: Text per below. On a blue textured background, a photo, attached by vintage photo corners, shows a young woman in a light blue ... Tue, 06 Apr 2027 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatredrama https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-04-03-ottawa-beatlemania https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-04-03-ottawa-beatlemania Join us as BEATLEMANIA touches down for a truly unforgettable show! Experience a live Beatles show through all eras of their career, live on stage with their high energy, impeccable musicianship, s... Sat, 03 Apr 2027 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictributetheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-04-01-highwaymen-show-great-outlaws-tribute https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-04-01-highwaymen-show-great-outlaws-tribute The Highwaymen Show is the Great American Outlaw musical celebrating the world’s most recognized classic country artists. These icons are responsible for creating a new era in country music. Our sh... Thu, 01 Apr 2027 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictributetheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-03-21-swan-lake-by-international-ballet-stars https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-03-21-swan-lake-by-international-ballet-stars Experience the world’s most beloved ballet like never before. International Ballet Stars returns with a breathtaking production set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score and performed by a world-class inte... Sun, 21 Mar 2027 14:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) dancetheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-03-20-dreamer-the-supertramp-experience https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-03-20-dreamer-the-supertramp-experience The world's most authentic tribute to Supertramp. Performing songs from the 'Crime of the Century' album, plus all of Supertramp's biggest hits: GIVE A LITTLE BIT, THE LOGICAL SONG, TAKE THE LONG W... Sat, 20 Mar 2027 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictributetheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-03-19-leaving-home-by-david-french https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-03-19-leaving-home-by-david-french A Matchstick Theatre Production Like father. Not like sons. Meet the Mercers, a Newfoundland immigrant family living in 1950s Toronto who are struggling to redefine themselves and find common gr... Fri, 19 Mar 2027 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrefamilyfrancophone https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-03-04-celeste-levis-si-elle https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-03-04-celeste-levis-si-elle A new chapter. A voice asserting itself. With Si.elle, her fifth album, released in winter 2026, Céleste Lévis is back on stage with a full band, unveiling every dimension of her music. Long associ... Thu, 04 Mar 2027 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictheatrefreeorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-02-25-bashir-lazhar-the-charismatic-professor-returns-to-the-stage https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-02-25-bashir-lazhar-the-charismatic-professor-returns-to-the-stage A sensation when it premiered in 2007, this multi-voiced monologue by Evelyne de la Chenelière still resonates with audiences today, prompting us to question our value system and educational system... Thu, 25 Feb 2027 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-02-17-the-crucible https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-02-17-the-crucible Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is a 1953 drama depicting the 1692 Salem witch trials, allegorizing McCarthyism through intense hysteria and persecution. When innocent lives are torn apart by jealousy... Wed, 17 Feb 2027 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) community theatrehistorical dramatragedyages 14+core seasondramatheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-02-09-hurricane-diane https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-02-09-hurricane-diane This production is part of the GCTC 26/27 Season. [Image description: Text per below. On a light brown textured background, a photo, attached by vintage photo corners, shows a woman with blond hair... Tue, 09 Feb 2027 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrecomedydrama https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-02-02-josiah https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-02-02-josiah JOSIAH unfolds as a tapestry of history, illuminating Josiah Henson’s journey from the shadows of enslavement to the dawn of freedom in Canada. This solo performance highlights his transition turni... Tue, 02 Feb 2027 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) historical dramaprofessional theatreages 12+core seasonhistoricaldramatheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-01-28-tout-ca-a-woman-s-whole-life-in-a-single-breath https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-01-28-tout-ca-a-woman-s-whole-life-in-a-single-breath The incomparable British playwright Alistair McDowall, skilfully translated here by none other than Fanny Britt, manages to condense an entire human lifetime into just over an hour of breathtaking ... Thu, 28 Jan 2027 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-01-27-sweat https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-01-27-sweat Based on extensive research and interviews, SWEAT follows a tight-knit group of coworkers who have shared their lives both on and off the factory floor. But when deindustrialization threatens their... Wed, 27 Jan 2027 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) pulitzer prize winnerages 14+community theatrecore seasondramatheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-01-23-cinderella https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-01-23-cinderella Performed by United European Ballet Step into the magical world of Cinderella, one of the world’s most beloved fairytales, brought to life in a dazzling Broadway-style ballet production filled with... Sat, 23 Jan 2027 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) dancetheatrefamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-01-22-hotel-california-the-original-eagles-tribute https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-01-22-hotel-california-the-original-eagles-tribute When The Eagles stopped to catch their breath a few decades ago, having sold over 100 million records, collected six Grammys, and enjoyed six #1 albums, Hotel California began a pioneering journey ... Fri, 22 Jan 2027 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictributetheatreorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-01-21-hotel-california-the-original-eagles-tribute https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-01-21-hotel-california-the-original-eagles-tribute When The Eagles stopped to catch their breath a few decades ago, having sold over 100 million records, collected six Grammy’s, and enjoyed six #1 albums, Hotel California began a pioneering journey... Thu, 21 Jan 2027 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictributetheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-01-13-the-snow-queen https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-01-13-the-snow-queen Step into a magical winter wonderland in The Snow Queen, a heartwarming family adventure adapted by Stacey Lane from the beloved fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. When the mischievous Snow Flu... Wed, 13 Jan 2027 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fairytaleall agescommunity theatrecore seasonfamily-friendlyfamilytheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-01-12-the-diviners-based-on-the-novel-by-margaret-laurence-text-by https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-01-12-the-diviners-based-on-the-novel-by-margaret-laurence-text-by An NAC Indigenous Theatre/NAC English Theatre Co-production Originally produced by the Stratford Festival ## Some truths surface only when you dive into the past. When, after a fight with her mothe... Tue, 12 Jan 2027 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-12-19-je-suis-william-an-unruly-elizabethan-musical-theatre-piece https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-12-19-je-suis-william-an-unruly-elizabethan-musical-theatre-piece To be or not to be Shakespeare: that has been the question for 400 years! Adding to the vast array of theories about the legendary playwright’s true identity, the cheeky Rébecca Déraspe offers her ... Sat, 19 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrecomedymusic https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-12-18-the-jersey-nights-before-christmas-show https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-12-18-the-jersey-nights-before-christmas-show The special Christmas presentation that Variety magazine calls, “Exciting, enthusiastic, and just lots of fun!” The Jersey Nights Before Christmas Show! Four superb vocalists, a live band, the lege... Fri, 18 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictheatrefamilyorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-12-17-a-christmas-carol-solo-performed-by-pierre-brault https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-12-17-a-christmas-carol-solo-performed-by-pierre-brault Local star performer, Pierre Brault, is back at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe with his incredible, hit one-man show for the festive season! This show has all the characters you have grown to lov... Thu, 17 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) holidaycomedytheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-12-17-the-jersey-nights-before-christmas-show https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-12-17-the-jersey-nights-before-christmas-show The special Christmas presentation that Variety magazine calls, “Exciting, enthusiastic, and just lots of fun!” The Jersey Nights Before Christmas Show! Four superb vocalists, a live band, the lege... Thu, 17 Dec 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) holidaytheatremusicfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-12-14-the-vinyl-cafe-christmas-musical-based-on-the-vinyl-cafe-sto https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-12-14-the-vinyl-cafe-christmas-musical-based-on-the-vinyl-cafe-sto An NAC English Theatre Production Originally produced by the Citadel Theatre, Edmonton ## Holiday mishaps in the key of Dave and Morley. Stuart McLean’s famous Vinyl Cafe characters deliver nostalg... Mon, 14 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatremusicfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-12-12-lydol-elixir https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-12-12-lydol-elixir The first slam poet finalist for the Prix Découvertes RFI, Lydol has successfully established both her name and her art form—slam poetry—in Cameroon and across Africa. She was recognized by the U.S... Sat, 12 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicdancetheatreorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-12-09-damien-robitaille-ultraviolet-solo https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-12-09-damien-robitaille-ultraviolet-solo Damien Robitaille dazzles audiences with his range, as he masterfully juggles various instruments and genres. From catchy choruses to poignant ballads, he knows how to captivate his audience and cr... Wed, 09 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictheatreorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-12-09-matinee-cafe-quatuor-despax https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-12-09-matinee-cafe-quatuor-despax Four musical siblings make up the Quatuor Despax and regularly perform concerts in Canada's national capital and in the Outaouais region. Audiences regularly enjoy their music at Candlelight Concer... Wed, 09 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictheatrefreeorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-12-08-matinee-cafe-quatuor-despax https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-12-08-matinee-cafe-quatuor-despax Four musical siblings make up Quatuor Despax and regularly perform concerts in Canada's national capital and Outaouais region. Audiences regularly enjoy their music at Candlelight Concerts across t... Tue, 08 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictheatrefree https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-12-02-ethan-claymore-s-christmas https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-12-02-ethan-claymore-s-christmas On Christmas Eve, struggling egg farmer Ethan is confronted by the loveable grump next door who announces that after five years of mourning his late wife, it’s time for Ethan to buy new clothes, ha... Wed, 02 Dec 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrecommunity-theatreholiday https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-12-01-liars-at-a-funeral https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-12-01-liars-at-a-funeral This production is part of the GCTC 26/27 Season. [Image description: Text per caption. On a brown textured background, a photo, attached by vintage photo corners, shows a blue Slurpee, with a long... Tue, 01 Dec 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrefamilydrama https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-26-the-comeback-by-trish-cooper-and-sam-vint https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-26-the-comeback-by-trish-cooper-and-sam-vint **A co-production with The Citadel Theatre (Edmonton)** **A love story. With baggage.** The Comeback, written by real-life married couple Trish Cooper and Sam Vint, is a funny, honest, and nuanced ... Thu, 26 Nov 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrefamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-22-swan-lake https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-22-swan-lake Performed by United European Ballet Step into the magical world of Swan Lake, one of the most iconic and beloved classical ballets of all time, brought to life in a breathtaking production filled w... Sun, 22 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) dancetheatremusicfamilyorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-20-skin-flick https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-20-skin-flick Middle-aged couple Daphne and Rollie and their friend Alex have found themselves out of work and out of luck. So when they come across a mistakenly rented X-rated movie, they get the idea to make t... Fri, 20 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) ages 16+community theatrecore seasonresident companytheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-19-tu-te-souviendras-de-moi-theatre-du-village https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-19-tu-te-souviendras-de-moi-theatre-du-village Édouard, a retired historian, is starting to lose his memory. Bérénice, a rebellious young woman, will make him relive a part of his past that he is determined to forget. Presented by Le Théâtre du... Thu, 19 Nov 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicals/theatretheatremusicorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-18-8th-kaleidoscope-musical https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-18-8th-kaleidoscope-musical The 8th Kaléidoscope musical at MIFO is a sensitive musical journey. This year’s artists are Caroline Savoie (NB), Flora Luna (MB), Shauit (QC) and McLean (ON), under the artistic direction of Mari... Wed, 18 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictheatreorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-14-yesterday-once-more-the-carpenters-songbook https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-14-yesterday-once-more-the-carpenters-songbook For over two decades, Toni Lee has been performing Karen Carpenter tunes with incredible accuracy in top venues throughout the UK and beyond. Yesterday Once More – The Carpenters Songbook is the mo... Sat, 14 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-11-the-king-james-bible-play-written-by-charlotte-corbeil-colem https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-11-the-king-james-bible-play-written-by-charlotte-corbeil-colem A Stratford Festival Production ## A holy text. An unholy number of opinions. What could a pineapple possibly be doing in 1609 England? All is not as it seems as a committee of religious scholars a... Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrefamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-11-dracula https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-11-dracula Jonathan Harker has been warned by Dr. Van Helsing, his close friend and world-famous scientist in England, to be wary of his trip to Transylvania to close a real estate transaction with Count Drac... Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) gothic fictionages 14+community theatrecore seasonuniversity theatretheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-06-grease-live https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-06-grease-live Join us for a spectacular stroll down memory lane with the ultimate tribute to the electrifying era of Grease and the music of the '50s and '60s. This all-Canadian professional production is more t... Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicals/theatretributetheatremusicfilm https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-05-a-star-called-sun-zvezda-po-imeni-solnce https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-05-a-star-called-sun-zvezda-po-imeni-solnce This show is presented in Russian. This symphonic tribute show, A Star Called Sun, is dedicated to the music of Viktor Tsoi. Iconic songs will come to life in a powerful performance featuring three... Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicals/theatretributetheatremusic https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-05-lorestie-the-iconic-classical-trilogy-revisited-by-alice-ron https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-05-lorestie-the-iconic-classical-trilogy-revisited-by-alice-ron After taking on Michel Tremblay’s body of work in the unforgettable Traversée du siècle, Alice Ronfard tackles the seminal text of Western theatre, if not of Western thought. Like an ambitious thea... Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-03-matinee-cafe-grey-jazz-big-band-a-concert-to-remember https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-03-matinee-cafe-grey-jazz-big-band-a-concert-to-remember In honour of Remembrance Day, Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe hosts an intimate, afternoon performance featuring the sounds of the 1930s, ‘40s, and ‘50s, expertly performed by the 19-piece big ban... Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictheatrefree https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-31-a-poils-explosive-immersive-stage-experience-you-can-dive-st https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-31-a-poils-explosive-immersive-stage-experience-you-can-dive-st Don’t miss this mind-blowing Unidentified Furry Object from France! To the sound of electric guitars, three rather tough-looking stage technicians begin to load in equipment and summon us to help t... Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatremusicfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-28-jane-eyre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-28-jane-eyre Charlotte Brontë’s haunting novel comes to the stage in a new adaptation by one of Canada’s most exciting playwrights. Erin Shields brings a sharp, witty, feminist perspective to this timeless stor... Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrecommunity-theatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-28-leonard-cohen-ten-years-gone https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-28-leonard-cohen-ten-years-gone Cohen's music sold out the Gladstone one year after his death. Ten years after losing this towering figure, we ask, “What would Cohen say today?” What songs still move you? Which words speak to our... Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) contemporarymusicall agescore seasonprofessional musicprofessional theatreresident companytheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-27-louise-pitre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-27-louise-pitre Canada’s first lady of musical theatre and Tony Award nominee, Louise Pitre, will take to the Harold Shenkman stage. In addition to headlining in Toronto, Broadway and US touring company casts of M... Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicdancetheatreorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-23-abba-revisited https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-23-abba-revisited ABBA REVISITED recreates the magic of the iconic Swedish pop group with authentic costumes, spectacular harmonies, and note-perfect musicianship, taking their audiences on a musical journey back in... Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictheatrefamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-22-jonathan-van-ness-hot-healed https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-22-jonathan-van-ness-hot-healed Fresh off two globally successful comedy tours that sold out theaters in over 40 cities worldwide, Jonathan returns to the stage with a brand-new show that is unfiltered, wildly entertaining, and j... Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) comedytributetheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-21-tramp-of-the-century-the-ultimate-tribute-to-supertramp https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-21-tramp-of-the-century-the-ultimate-tribute-to-supertramp For more than fifteen years, six musicians have shared the same fervour: that of Supertramp. Their career, punctuated by nearly 300 performances and more than 100,000 enchanted spectators, reflects... Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictributetheatreorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-20-rogers-v-rogers https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-20-rogers-v-rogers This production is part of the GCTC 26/27 Season. [Image description: Text per below. On a brown textured background, a photo, attached by vintage photo corners, shows a man in a suit with one hand... Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrecomedyfamilydrama https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-18-sing-pitch-perfect-with-deke-sharon-splush https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-18-sing-pitch-perfect-with-deke-sharon-splush "The Father of Contemporary A Cappella…" – Entertainment Weekly "Completely amazing, I forgot there wasn't an orchestra!" – Sir Paul McCartney Fans of the movie Pitch Perfect will love this chance ... Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicdancetheatrefilmorleansfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-16-richard-o-brien-s-the-rocky-horror-show https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-16-richard-o-brien-s-the-rocky-horror-show Due to popular demand, TotoToo is bringing back our sold-out hit production of Richard O’Briens The Rocky Horror Show! Get ready to do the Time Warp again with this outrageous, iconic cult classic.... Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) comedymusicalcult classicmature contentparental guidance advisedprofessional theatretheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-14-she-carries-the-song-featuring-lacey-hill-celeigh-carinal-mi https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-14-she-carries-the-song-featuring-lacey-hill-celeigh-carinal-mi An intimate and powerful evening of music, story, and spirit from three celebrated Indigenous voices. Celeigh Cardinal (Cree), Mimi O’Bonsawin (Abenaki), and Lacey Hill (Oneida/Mohawk) — come toget... Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictheatreorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-14-matinee-cafe-silk-road-diaries https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-14-matinee-cafe-silk-road-diaries Sit back and get ready to be taken on a magical, musical journey from China via India and to Italy. Musicians Ran Wang (guzheng) and Annette Bauer (sarod, recorders, duduk, pipe and tabor) navigate... Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictheatrefreeorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-13-matinee-cafe-silk-road-diaries https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-13-matinee-cafe-silk-road-diaries Sit back and get ready to be taken on a magical, musical journey from China via India and to Italy. Musicians Ran Wang (guzheng) and Annette Bauer (sarod, recorders, duduk, pipe, and tabor) navigat... Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictheatrefree https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-08-neige-sur-abidjan-autofiction-between-here-and-africa https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-08-neige-sur-abidjan-autofiction-between-here-and-africa In this touching and intimate work of autofiction, Iannicko N’Doua takes us on a coming-of-age journey across years and continents, guided by a griot with a thousand faces, played by the charismati... Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrefamilyfrancophone https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-08-danny-bhoy-dear-world https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-08-danny-bhoy-dear-world Scottish comedy superstar Danny Bhoy returns for his 9th cross-Canada tour with a globally celebrated hit! Known for his signature storytelling and sharp observational humour, Dear World… is a high... Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) comedytheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-07-nikamu-mamuitun-chansons-rassembleuses-mamowi-ensemble https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-07-nikamu-mamuitun-chansons-rassembleuses-mamowi-ensemble Since 2017, Nikamu Mamuitun has been celebrating encounters between Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists through music. For this new edition, Mimi O’Bonsawin (Abenaki, Ontario), Sandrine Masse (We... Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictheatreorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-03-floydium-canadas-pink-floyd-show https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-03-floydium-canadas-pink-floyd-show Floydium, the eight-piece Toronto-based band is renowned as Canada’s Pink Floyd Show. Formed in 2012, Floydium is dedicated to recreating the majesty and energy of Pink Floyd, spanning from the ear... Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-27-chinese-national-symphony-orchestra https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-27-chinese-national-symphony-orchestra Celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Chinese National Symphony Orchestra with an exceptional evening of chamber music performed by the Orchestra’s distinguished Chamber Orchestra ensemble. As part... Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicdancetheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-26-epic-elton https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-26-epic-elton Experience the magic of Epic Elton with Jeff Scott! Are you ready for a musical journey down the Yellow Brick Road? Get ready to experience the magic, the charisma, and the timeless hits of the leg... Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictributedancetheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-26-gregorio-duvivier-em-o-ceu-da-lingua https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-26-gregorio-duvivier-em-o-ceu-da-lingua For Gregório Duvivier, the Portuguese language is not just a homeland but an obsession. Or, as young people say, a hyperfocus. After all, words have been an inexhaustible source of humor since the ... Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicals/theatrecomedytheatremusicorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-25-long-live-taylor-swift-tribute https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-25-long-live-taylor-swift-tribute Long Live: An Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute Band is the region’s BEST Taylor Swift tribute band. Long Live is the brainchild of singer-songwriter/actress Noelle Hannibal, who has been a Swiftie s... Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictributetheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-25-mommy-le-retour-gore-rap-and-political-musical-satire https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-25-mommy-le-retour-gore-rap-and-political-musical-satire She may have died in a long-term care facility, but she comes back to life to wreak revenge! Is she a traditional mother or a reactionary mummy? Mommy, that bogeywoman of ideals invented by the mad... Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatremusic https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-24-jagged-little-pill https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-24-jagged-little-pill TotoToo Theatre is proud to present Jagged Little Pill, the electrifying Tony Award-winning musical inspired by the groundbreaking music of Alanis Morissette. This production is a rental and regula... Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatremusicfamilyliterarydrama https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-23-the-cottage https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-23-the-cottage At Sylvia’s annual naughty weekend with her lover Beau, her hopes for their permanent future together are derailed when their spouses show up with surprisingly different agendas. Inspired by screwb... Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrecommunity-theatrecomedyhistorical https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-23-new-life https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-23-new-life This jazz-rock musical is a powerful dramedy about a woman rebuilding herself and her family after her abusive husband dies. Her family of three adult kids (Alex, oldest; Robert, middle child; Step... Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) contemporarydramamusicalages 18+core seasonprofessional theatrefamilytheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-22-seven-drunken-nights-the-story-of-the-dubliners https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-22-seven-drunken-nights-the-story-of-the-dubliners Proudly celebrating its incredible 10th Anniversary Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners is back for 2026! Performed by a phenomenal cast of Irish Musicians, the show is packed full of... Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictheatreorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-21-seven-drunken-nights-the-story-of-the-dubliners https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-21-seven-drunken-nights-the-story-of-the-dubliners Proudly celebrating its incredible 10th Anniversary Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners is back for 2026! Performed by a phenomenal cast of Irish Musicians, the show is packed full of... Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-20-naalai-namathe-2026 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-20-naalai-namathe-2026 Doors open at 5:30 PM. This show is presented in Tamil. Naalai namathe – Grand Finale marks a proud milestone as we celebrate the 10th consecutive year of one of Ottawa’s most vibrant community mus... Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictheatrefamilyorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-19-6th-annual-all-star-ottawa-blues-for-youth-fundraiser https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-19-6th-annual-all-star-ottawa-blues-for-youth-fundraiser Join our amazing emcee, Katherine Dines with guest speakers: Katie Musleh, author and mental health advocate, Megan Laurence, singer/songwriter and mental health advocate, and Dr. Zach Kaminsky, Su... Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fundraiserall agesfamily-friendlyfamilytheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-17-sophie-lukacs https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-17-sophie-lukacs Sophie's music is rooted in love, empathy, and vulnerability, creating an intimate connection with listeners. Hailing from Montreal by way of Budapest, Hungary, Sophie Lukacs is a kora player, sing... Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictheatrefamilyorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-16-son-of-a-preacherman-written-and-performed-by-ins-choi https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-16-son-of-a-preacherman-written-and-performed-by-ins-choi A Pacific Theatre Production Forgive him Father for he has chosen theatre. Ins Choi, the creator of Kim’s Convenience, comes from a long line of clergy. Before he was born, his mother made an offer... Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatremusic https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-13-the-unedited-woman https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-13-the-unedited-woman Experience the raw power of local truth at the Unedited Woman’s 4th Annual Curated Performance Series. This is not your typical variety show; it is a high-energy multidisciplinary showcase that wea... Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) curated performance seriesages 14+community theatrespecial eventtheatremusic https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-10-beautiful-scars-by-tom-wilson-and-shaun-smyth https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-10-beautiful-scars-by-tom-wilson-and-shaun-smyth **Inspired by the book Beautiful Scars: Steeltown Secrets, Mohawk Skywalkers and the Road Home by Tom Wilson** **Uncovering the truth never sounded so good.** Beautiful Scars tells the story of Tom... Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatremusicfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-10-come-from-away https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-10-come-from-away Come From Away is a heartfelt musical based on the true story of the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, in the days following September 11, 2001. When 38 planes were diverted to Gander, the town’s... Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicals/theatretheatremusicfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-29-adikavi-the-first-poet https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-29-adikavi-the-first-poet Adikavi is a groundbreaking musical dance ballet presented by Jeevan Jyoti Performing Arts. This production marks the first large-scale dance drama dedicated to the life and spiritual legacy of the... Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicals/theatredancetheatremusicorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-19-death-of-a-salesman https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-19-death-of-a-salesman Faltering salesman Willy Loman has returned early from a road trip plagued by memories of the past and his realization that the American Dream has eluded him and his family. This Pulitzer Prize-win... Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrecommunity-theatredramahistorical https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-07-golden-girls-the-laughs-continue https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-07-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. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue brings Miami’s sassiest seniors to stages... Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-18-confidential-musical-theatre-project https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-18-confidential-musical-theatre-project With 15 sold-out shows under their belt, the Confidential Musical Theatre Project might just be the hottest ticket in town! Here's the deal. A show is cast confidentially, and cast members meet onl... Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musical theatrebeinonthesecretmusicaltheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-15-appearing-this-evening https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-15-appearing-this-evening It’s opening night of Henry VIII, Wives VI, but the leading actor hasn’t arrived! In true community theatre spirit, a substitute is roped in; the cast and crew step up, and hilarity ensues – until ... Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrecommunity-theatrecomedymystery https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-11-yuespiration-10-years-in-the-making https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-11-yuespiration-10-years-in-the-making Ten years is a long journey. For Meng Wei Yue Opera Studio, it has been a decade of passion, dedication, and cultural connection, bringing Yue Opera from China to Canada and sharing its beauty with... Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicals/theatretheatremusic https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-11-theatre-games-with-chancz-perry-the-feeling-of-free https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-11-theatre-games-with-chancz-perry-the-feeling-of-free Unleash your creativity and embark on an exhilarating journey of movement and improvisation with our engaging workshop. Join renowned theatre artist Chancz Perry as he equips participants of all le... Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatredancefamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-07-les-souvenirs-du-sable-when-the-storm-is-fabulous https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-07-les-souvenirs-du-sable-when-the-storm-is-fabulous Les souvenirs du sable is a tale of the depths of grief and the strength of children, recounting the story of a little girl named Alma, who has to navigate the crashing waves of her inner world. Ba... Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrefamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-03-1999-the-ultimate-prince-experience https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-03-1999-the-ultimate-prince-experience The genius, innovation and grandeur of the one and only Prince - this immersive stage show experience pays tribute and reverence to one of the greatest musical pioneers of our time. Dedicated live ... Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictributetheatreorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-03-the-academy-for-musical-theatre-summer-series-2026 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-03-the-academy-for-musical-theatre-summer-series-2026 Inspiring musical theatre presented by artists aged 7-18 Presented by The Academy for Musical Theatre Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musical theatrefamily-friendlyyouth theatremusicalfamilytheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-27-heritage-in-motion-s https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-27-heritage-in-motion-s Heritage in Motion(s) is a vibrant cultural production by the Ishaka cultural group offering an artistic journey through the richness and evolution of Burundian heritage. Through music, dance, and ... Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) dancetheatremusicfamilyfree https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-26-grease-the-concert-music-of-the-50s-and-60s https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-26-grease-the-concert-music-of-the-50s-and-60s A tribute to Grease featuring a superb cast and a repertoire that covers some of the greatest songs of the 50's and 60's. This company of talented singers, actors and comedians will leave you spell... Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictributecomedytheatrefamilyorleans 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-common-ground-dance-showcase https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-20-common-ground-dance-showcase Come and see our Common Ground Academy students perform! All patrons entering the theatre must have a ticket. A complimentary ticket is available in person for babes-in-arms. Babes-in-arms are chil... Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) communitydancetheatrefamilyfree 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/2026-06-18-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-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/2026-06-15-abra-cadabra-a-tribute-to-abba https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-15-abra-cadabra-a-tribute-to-abba ABRA Cadabra, Vancouver's renowned ABBA Tribute band, is making a spectacular return to Ottawa! This is an unmissable, family-friendly event suitable for all ages, featuring a dynamic live band, st... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictributedancetheatrefamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-10-pressure https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-10-pressure June 1944: On the eve of D-Day, 300,000 troops are ready to invade Europe, and success or devastating failure hangs on an accurate weather prediction. Eisenhower must choose between conflicting for... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrecommunity-theatremysteryhistorical https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-07-the-barrhaven-community-concert-band-100-years-of-broadway https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-07-the-barrhaven-community-concert-band-100-years-of-broadway Celebrate 100 Years of Broadway with the Barrhaven Community Concert Band! This concert features some of the best instrumental music of the past 100 years of musical theatre, including selections f... Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-05-macbeth-shakespearean-tragedy-meets-robert-lepage https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-05-macbeth-shakespearean-tragedy-meets-robert-lepage At a time when the news is glorifying the triumph of billionaire despots, Robert Lepage tackles the famous Scottish tragedy, which addresses overwhelming paranoia, political conspiracy and the bloo... Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrefrancophone https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-05-mani-recoit-robert-lepage-pre-show-talk https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-05-mani-recoit-robert-lepage-pre-show-talk On Friday, June 5, starting at 6:15 p.m., the public is invited to the NAC’s Peter A. Herrndorf Place for the premiere of Macbeth to attend an interview with acclaimed director Robert Lepage, hoste... Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:15:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrefree https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-04-te-tangi-a-te-t-by-tainui-tukiwaho-and-amber-curreen https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-04-te-tangi-a-te-t-by-tainui-tukiwaho-and-amber-curreen In this stunning circus piece, we experience the story of Aotahi who lives peacefully on her ancestral land, in Aotearoa (New Zealand), near a forest shrouded in mystery. Within its depths lurk the... Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrefamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-03-lui-he-a-play-by-ashkan-khatibi https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-03-lui-he-a-play-by-ashkan-khatibi This show is presented in Farsi. From the interrogation rooms of Tehran to the stages of Canada, witness Ashkan Khatibi in Lui (He)—a raw, semi-autobiographical journey through the shadows of censo... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicals/theatretheatremusicfreeorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-03-once https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-03-once Once is an enchanting, heartfelt musical about an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant whose chance encounter sparks a transformative journey of love, music, and self-discovery. Set against the bac... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicalages 12+community theatrecore seasontheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-30-va-falloir-toujours-toujours-dance-theatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-30-va-falloir-toujours-toujours-dance-theatre Jonathan and Nina are ready to take on the big challenge! These two dancers are pros, and they don’t mess around. But a third contestant comes hurtling onto the stage and starts complicating things... Sat, 30 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatredancefamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-29-orpheus-musical-theatre-subscriptions-2026-2027-frozen-les-m https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-29-orpheus-musical-theatre-subscriptions-2026-2027-frozen-les-m Frozen | November 20 - 29, 2026 Les Misérables | March 5 - 14, 2027 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | June 4 - 13, 2027 Orchestra: $138.50 Balcony: $114.50 Student / Under 30: $90.50 G... Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicals/theatretheatremusicfree https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-20-urinetown-the-musical https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-20-urinetown-the-musical Winner of three Tony Awards and multiple other honors, Urinetown is a sharp, hilarious musical satire that skewers capitalism, bureaucracy, social irresponsibility, and even musical theatre itself.... Wed, 20 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicals/theatretheatremusicfree https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-20-the-shoop-shoop-show-the-cher-collection https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-20-the-shoop-shoop-show-the-cher-collection Get ready to experience a Cher show like no other – heading to theatres across the UK, Europe and Canada in 2026! ‘Turn Back Time’ with The Shoop Shoop Show - The Cher Collection, led by internatio... Wed, 20 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictributetheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-16-cinderella-in-stepmothers-revenge https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-16-cinderella-in-stepmothers-revenge A tale about Cinderella’s stepmother and daughters who weren’t so happy about her happily ever after. The evil stepmother was determined to uncover the mystery behind Cinderella’s success when she ... Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) dancetheatrefamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-16-th-owxiya-the-hungry-feast-dish-by-joseph-a-dandurand https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-16-th-owxiya-the-hungry-feast-dish-by-joseph-a-dandurand From the Kwantlen First Nation village of Squa’lets comes the tale of Th’owxiya, an old and powerful spirit that inhabits a feast dish of tempting, beautiful foods from around the world. But beware... Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrefamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-12-fly-nina-fly https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-12-fly-nina-fly [Image Description: Event poster for “Fly Nina Fly” with the event details on a blue background. On the right hand side is a side profile sketch of Nina Simone.] Featuring Eastmount Park + Kata MEi... Tue, 12 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatremusicfamilyliterarydrama https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-10-seasons-of-bengal https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-10-seasons-of-bengal This show is presented in English and Bengali. Seasons of Bengal unfolds as an artistic journey, where each season carries its own mood, memory, and music. Through dance, song, poetry, and storytel... Sun, 10 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicals/theatredancetheatremusicorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-10-pointe-of-grace-recital https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-10-pointe-of-grace-recital Showcasing the talents of our amazing students age 3 to 18, Recital 2026 will entertain family and friends of all ages! Performances in various dance genres like Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acro, Tap, L... Sun, 10 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) dancetheatremusicfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-09-fleetwood-mac-mania https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-09-fleetwood-mac-mania Experience the magic of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks with Fleetwood Mac Mania, North America's most authentic tribute band. Our world-class musicians bring to life the iconic sound, look, and fee... Sat, 09 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictributetheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-09-clay-play-a-flower-inspired-by-jade-circle https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-09-clay-play-a-flower-inspired-by-jade-circle [Image description: Two hand built clay flowers, in shades of yellow and pink, on a table in front of two GCTC theatre tickets for Jade Circle 玉環.] Tickets: $25 + HST for workshop - for show ticket... Sat, 09 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatreworkshopdrama https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-07-passion-simple-an-intimate-tale-of-waiting https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-07-passion-simple-an-intimate-tale-of-waiting Three theatrical stars sparkle in a rare alignment: a brilliant director, a radiant actress and the Sun herself, Annie Ernaux, the masterful chronicler of anonymous others. Using her pen as a scalp... Thu, 07 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrefrancophone https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-07-ian-thomas-not-gone-yet https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-07-ian-thomas-not-gone-yet **Ian Thomas is “the complete entertainment experience!”** He is a film composer with 22 feature films to his credit; an author; an actor, much sought after as a voice-over artist and recognized fo... Thu, 07 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictheatrefilm https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-06-the-birds-and-the-bees https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-06-the-birds-and-the-bees Pollination and insemination have never been funnier than in this rural comedy with a huge, honeyed heart. Beekeeper Gail’s husband ran off with the neighbour’s wife 20 years earlier, and now her t... Wed, 06 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrecommunity-theatrecomedyhistorical https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-06-the-comic-strippers-19 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-06-the-comic-strippers-19 ## WARNING: No extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity. A show for all genders… 19+ only **Canadian Comedy Award Winner - Best Live Production** The Comic Strippers are a fictitious male stripper tro... Wed, 06 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) comedydancetheatrefilm https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-03-stages-pages-jade-circle https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-03-stages-pages-jade-circle [Image description: Text per below. A stack of antique books in on the left against a mahogany background, with text in a pale yellow, and the GCTC and Octopus Books logos at bottom right.] Sunday,... Sun, 03 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrefamilyfreeliteraryworkshopdrama https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-01-alice-by-heart https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-01-alice-by-heart Set during the London Blitz of World War II, the story follows Alice Spencer, whose teen life is upended when she and her friend Alfred take shelter in an underground tube station. When Alfred is q... Fri, 01 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicals/theatretheatremusicorleans https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-01-the-little-mermaid-les-petits-ballets https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-01-the-little-mermaid-les-petits-ballets Dive into the timeless tale of a mermaid who dreams of living on the land above and finds a love that is deeper than any ocean. With the help of her sea creature friends and a little bit of magic, ... Fri, 01 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) dancetheatremusicfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-29-the-invisible-agents-of-ungentlemanly-warfare https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-29-the-invisible-agents-of-ungentlemanly-warfare A Catalyst Theatre Production What if seven exceptional female operatives were recruited to bring down WWII’s greatest threat? This unlikely musical draws its story from the real-life international... Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatremusic https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-24-crackers-debate-debacle https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-24-crackers-debate-debacle ## Crackers A story of two parrots who are definitely not “birds of a feather.” Eric, a fifty-year-old scarlet macaw enjoys reading the paper that lines his cage and watching his favourite daytime ... Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) comedycommunity theatrefamily-friendlylocal playwrightresident companyfamilytheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-01-kimberly-akimbo https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-01-kimberly-akimbo Teenaged Kimberly is coping with a hypochondriac mother, a rarely sober father, an ex-con aunt planning the ultimate scam, and the possibility of first love with her nerdy high school classmate, al... Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrecommunity-theatrecomedyhistorical https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-03-25-rose-indigenous-theatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-03-25-rose-indigenous-theatre NAC Indigenous Theatre presents the world premiere of Tomson Highway's deeply moving and fiercely funny musical about three Roses on a fictional reserve. Ages 16+. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatreIndigenousmusicalworld premiereperformance https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-03-24-and-juliet-musical https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-03-24-and-juliet-musical Hit Broadway musical reimagining Juliet's story with iconic pop hits from Max Martin. Created by the Emmy-winning writer of Schitt's Creek. Ages 8+. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicaltheatreBroadwayperformancefamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-03-15-music-of-the-night https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-03-15-music-of-the-night A nationally celebrated concert production featuring Andrew Lloyd Webber's greatest songs from Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, and more. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictheatreconcert https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-03-07-beauty-in-breaking https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-03-07-beauty-in-breaking A multidisciplinary art exhibition exploring heartbreak and grief through paintings, dance, music, poetry, and interactive elements featuring 10+ local Ottawa artists. Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) artsmusictheatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-03-06-jesus-christ-superstar https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-03-06-jesus-christ-superstar Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's iconic rock opera presented by Orpheus Musical Theatre, exploring the final days of Jesus through a 1970s rock lens. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatremusical13+ https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-02-27-gabbys-dollhouse-live https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-02-27-gabbys-dollhouse-live A brand-new stage show inspired by DreamWorks Animation's magical preschool series, featuring Gabby, Pandy Paws, and the Gabby Cats on an adventure to rebuild a rainbow. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) familytheatrekids https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-02-25-the-murder-of-roger-ackroyd https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-02-25-the-murder-of-roger-ackroyd Roger Ackroyd goes from prime suspect to victim when murder disrupts a cozy English village, and soon the enigmatic new neighbour Hercule Poirot is pulled from retirement to untangle the web of sus... Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatrecommunity-theatremysteryhistorical https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-02-19-cirque-magique-nac https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-02-19-cirque-magique-nac A spellbinding visual spectacular fusing cirque acrobatics, classical dance, and contemporary theatre with the NAC Orchestra playing music from Wicked, Harry Potter, and more. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musictheatrefamily 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/2025-12-03-a-sherlock-carol https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-12-03-a-sherlock-carol A clever holiday mystery bringing together Sherlock Holmes and Dickens characters. After Moriarty's death, Holmes investigates the peculiar death of Ebenezer Scrooge at the request of a grown-up Tiny Tim. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatreindoorentertainmentchristmasmysterycomedyholiday https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-29-turn-of-the-screw https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-29-turn-of-the-screw A haunting theatrical adaptation of Henry James classic gothic tale, directed by Ian Gillies. Experience this psychological thriller featuring disturbing scenes in an intimate theatre setting. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatreindoorentertainmenthorrordramaevening