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) Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-24-capital-region-writers-group-write-in https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-24-capital-region-writers-group-write-in Join your fellow writers to get excited for Capital Region Writers' marathon month in November! Build emergency plot kits, pick up a writing prompt bingo sheet, and get to know other writers in the... Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) writing and poetryadultfreelibrary https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-23-vivid-vignettes-sensory-snapshots-of-your-ongoing-life-story https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-23-vivid-vignettes-sensory-snapshots-of-your-ongoing-life-story In this immersive creative writing workshop, we’ll craft vibrant vignettes that capture the essence of participants’ ongoing life stories. Guided by the power of sensory details, we’ll journey thro... Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) writing and poetryadultfreelibrary https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-20-justjamaal-thepoet-poetry-reading-and-writing https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-20-justjamaal-thepoet-poetry-reading-and-writing Participants will be invited to engage in shared recitations of selected writers. Discussions will follow each reading with the intention of sharing personal interpretations. Upon reflection, parti... Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) writing and poetryadultfreelibrary https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-16-capital-region-writers-group-write-in https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-16-capital-region-writers-group-write-in You’re invited to join the Capital Region Writers for a “Write-in”: dedicated work time where you can thrive in the camaraderie of working alongside fellow writers. Bring an ongoing writing project... Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) writing and poetryadultfreelibrary https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-15-poetry-and-memory-with-amanda-west-lewis https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-15-poetry-and-memory-with-amanda-west-lewis In this hands-on, collaborative workshop, we’ll start with the writing prompt: “What is your earliest memory?” and create a series of group poems that are both specific and personal. We’ll also loo... Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) writing and poetryadultfreelibrary https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-14-poetry-and-memory-with-amanda-west-lewis https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-14-poetry-and-memory-with-amanda-west-lewis In this hands-on, collaborative workshop, we’ll start with the writing prompt: “What is your earliest memory?” and create a series of group poems that are both specific and personal. We’ll also loo... Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) writing and poetryadultfreelibrary https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-11-jen-lynn-bailey-vivid-vignettes-sensory-snapshots-of-your-on https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-11-jen-lynn-bailey-vivid-vignettes-sensory-snapshots-of-your-on In this immersive creative writing workshop, we’ll craft vibrant vignettes that capture the essence of participants’ ongoing life stories. Guided by the power of sensory details, we’ll journey thro... Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) writing and poetryadultfreelibrary https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-25-editing-workshop-learn-to-self-edit-your-writing https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-25-editing-workshop-learn-to-self-edit-your-writing Over the course of this workshop, Editor Andy Park will explore some approaches to doing a big-picture edit of your work, which will include Reading your manuscript like an editor Analyzing plot ho... Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) writing and poetryadultfreelibraryoutdoor https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-12-youth-creative-writing-group https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-12-youth-creative-writing-group Come meet fellow writers and flex your creativity in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Monthly writing prompts will be provided but feel free to bring your own projects to work on as well! ​ All s... Tue, 12 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) writing and poetryfamilyteenfreelibrary https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-11-creative-writing-program-for-teens https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-11-creative-writing-program-for-teens Participants (ages 13-17) meet on the second Monday of the month for a series of lectures, activities, and writing exercises. This program is hosted by the Stittsville Creative Writing Group and le... Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) writing and poetryteenfreelibrary https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-11-in-the-company-of-writers https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-11-in-the-company-of-writers On the second and fourth Mondays of each month, this event provides an opportunity for local authors and others who enjoy good writing to discuss writing of all types (fiction, non-fiction, poetry,... Mon, 11 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) writing and poetryadultfreelibrarycommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-07-rosemount-writing-collective https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-07-rosemount-writing-collective Engage in creative writing with others from the community! Join us on Thursday afternoons to find your unique voice. Each session will offer writing prompts to inspire creative expression and explo... Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) writing and poetryadultfreelibrarycommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-05-orleans-writing-group https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-05-orleans-writing-group Get feedback on your writing (any genre)and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback. Discuss ideas about writing and publishing. Share your triumphs, trials and... Tue, 05 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) writing and poetryadultfreelibrary https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-05-community-writing-workshop https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-05-community-writing-workshop Experience the transformative power of writing in an inclusive space!Write together, share first drafts, listen deeply, and receive supportive feedback. Tap into your story and explore your voice i... Tue, 05 May 2026 06:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) writing and poetryadultfreelibrarycommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-04-community-writing-workshop https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-04-community-writing-workshop Experience the transformative power of writing in an inclusive space!Write together, share first drafts, listen deeply and receive supportive feedback. Tap into your story and explore your voice in... Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) writing and poetryadultfreelibrarycommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-03-exploratory-writing-workshops-write-with-us https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-03-exploratory-writing-workshops-write-with-us Tap into your story and explore your voice in an environment of dignity, courage and respect. No experience required! Every workshop is unique. Sun, 03 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) writing and poetryadultfreelibrary https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-03-capital-region-writers-group-write-in https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-03-capital-region-writers-group-write-in You’re invited to join the CRWG for a “Write-in”: dedicated work time where you can thrive in the camaraderie of working alongside fellow writers. Bring an ongoing writing project or start a new on... Sun, 03 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) writing and poetryadultfreelibrary https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-02-scribbles-scrawls-cumberland-writers-group https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-02-scribbles-scrawls-cumberland-writers-group This is a group for people who love to write.Participants meet every second Saturday to discuss all things writing, whether it be highlighting their work, exchanging feedback or above all else, sha... Sat, 02 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) writing and poetryadultfreelibrary https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-30-stittsville-creative-writing-group https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-30-stittsville-creative-writing-group The Stittsville branch hosts weekly meetings of the Stittsville Creative Writing Group. Do you love to write? Is writing the air you breathe, or is there ink in your veins? The Stittsville Creative... Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) writing and poetryadultfreelibrary https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-29-write-with-us https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-29-write-with-us The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the Orléans Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops: Write With Us!We are all connected through story. Stories have the power to remove bar... Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) writing and poetryadultfreelibrary https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-29-greely-writing-group https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-29-greely-writing-group Get feedback on your writing (any genre) and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback. Discuss ideas about writing and publishing. Share your triumphs,trials and... Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) writing and poetryadultfreelibrary