Events in Ottawa: January 27 – 30, 2017

1. Mary Poppins

A magical musical for the whole family! One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Details

2. Guided Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing Under the Stars: Enjoy the fresh air and a starry night sky as you join us for Snowshoeing under the Stars at picturesque Pinhey’s Point Historic Site. We’ll teach you the basics of the sport and take you on a hike exploring the varied natural and historical features of this beautiful location on the Ottawa River. Hot chocolate will be served by the open fire following the hike.

Sunday Snowshoeing: Get out and about Sunday morning as you explore the park at Pinhey’s Point Historic Site on snowshoes! We’ll teach you the basics of the sport and take you on a hike exploring the varied natural and historical features of this beautiful location on the Ottawa River. Hot chocolate will be served by the open fire following the hike. Details

3. Winter Celebration

Come to Rideau Hall with your family to enjoy fun winter sports and traditions such as: Skating
Snowshoeing, Cross-country skiing. This family fun day is an opportunity to experience Nordic sports and traditions, to engage in physical activity, to spend time outdoors in the fresh air and to embrace healthy living. Details

4. How the Gimquat Found Her Song

This beloved family concert takes audiences on an expedition across continents and through the centuries to help a discouraged bird discover her unique voice. Young audiences laugh and sing along with the Gimquat and her wizard guide as they explore music from Gregorian chant to Beethoven to rap. Details

5. Celebrate Canada 150

The Carlsbad Springs Community Association, in partnership with local social clubs, and as part of the Club Optimiste Winter Carnival, is offering a variety of winter activities to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. Don’t miss this great opportunity to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with friends and family. As we will be among the first community to celebrate this great event, let’s make some noise and have fun! Includes French Canadian brunch, Ice Craving, live folklore music, refreshments, hot chocolate and outdoor rink activities. Details

6. The Flying Canoe

With a talking cat, a bear in a canoe, and other magical creatures, this show is a fantastic and fun introduction to the culture, music and language of the first Francophones in Canada. The Flying Canoe, also known as La Chasse-Galerie, is the centerpiece of our play about the myths, legends, and daily life in early French Canada. Featuring puppets, early film footage, traditional songs, and music. Details

7. Science Workshops

Round up your kids or grand kids and become scientists with Scientists in School and Lee Valley Tools! Together you will play, explore and create with the fields of ornithology (9:00-10:30) music and sound (11:00-12:30), or electricity and magnetism (1:00-2:30). See sound with your own eyes and create music with a vegetable! Discover the magic of Lenz’s law and build an electromagnetic door buzzer. Details

8. More PA Day Programs

Winter Games: Winter in Nepean can be tough! Experience how people have entertained themselves through the cold season from the past to the present. Please bring a packed lunch, snacks, and drinks for the day. Activities are intended for children ages 6 to 10 years old. The program will take place inside and outside; please come dressed for the weather Details

Billings Estate National Historic Site: Play inside and out as you experience winter life in the 1800s. Complete a scavenger hunt, play traditional outdoor games, and participate in some snowshoe games (weather dependent) in this fun day for 6 to 10 year olds at the museum. Participants should bring a lunch, snacks, and drinks. Details

1. Week Day Concerts

Brett Kissel @ Algonquin Commons Theatre on Monday, January 23, 2017 | 7:30 PM

Toronto Symphony Orchestra @ NAC Southam Hall National Arts Centre on on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 | 8:00 PM

Beethoven’s Triumph @NAC Southam Hall – National Arts Centre on January 25 – 26, 2017 | 8:00 PM

2. Hannah Georgas

Light dancing with shadow, fingers finding answers in the expanse of a keyboard, a voice that shimmers even in its most shattering moments—this is the power of acclaimed pop singer-songwriter Hannah Georgas. Over two full-length albums, 2010’s. Details

3. Forever Gentlemen

Mix of French and English songs with French dialogue from the artists. 18+. Details

4. Yann Perreau with Laurence Nerbonne

Perreau is back in top form with a fresh and surprising fifth album. Heartfelt, moving, funny and ingenious lyrics, performed to lively music and grooves, have become the artist’s stock-in-trade as he grows in maturity and daring. Details

5. Dierks Bentley

The What the Hell World Tour . Details

6. A Way Home Ottawa

Join A Way Home Ottawa and 6 amazing artists in raising both money and awareness for Ottawa’s homeless youth!Featuring Dustin Bird along with Ottawa’s Mortal Mother, Horus Rao, Felix Lebeau, Rudy Lopez, Denis McGrath, Dustin Bird. Details

7. Romantic Russia

By Ottawa Chamber Orchestra. Program Tchaikovsky, Swan Lake Suite, Prokofiev, Romeo and Juliet Suite #2, Rachmaninoff, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 with Frederic Lacroix Details

8. Centralaires Concert Band

Lieutenant-Colonel Fran Chilton-Mackay conducts the Centralaires, along with assistant conductor Peter Archibald. The world-renowned collection of Canada Aviation and Space Museum provides the backdrop for this incredible concerts. Details

9. Betty Ann Bryanton & Pierre Monfils

Vocalist Betty Ann Bryanton brightens a cold winter’s night with vocalist. Backed by guitarist Pierre Monfils, she’ll sing a range of timeless standards from the great American songbook. Expect to hear music from the likes of George Gershwin and Billie Holiday, along with rare gems and contemporary classics. Enjoy complimentary coffee or tea, or purchase a glass of wine or craft beer. Proceeds benefit the church music fund. Details

1. The Colony of Unrequited Dreams

A sweeping drama of personal and political ambition follows soon-to-be Premier Joey Smallwood – the self-described “Last Father of Confederation” – as he propels the Dominion of Newfoundland into union with Canada in 1949. Both saint and sinner, the charismatic, controversial Smallwood is hounded every step of the way by witty, booze-soaked reporter Sheilagh Fielding – his intellectual equal and lifelong nemesis. Details

2. A Comi-Cal Murder

Dive into the world of comic book dress up to see what happens when a slightly mad billionaire invites cos players to his mansion for a role playing game. Buffet dinner catered by the Leatherworks. Cash bar. Come dressed as yourself or dressed up as your favourite comic book character. Details

3. The Ghomeshi Effect

The Ghomeshi Effect is a verbatim dance-theatre piece that tackles sexual violence in Canada, particularly how it is handled in the justice system, through an edited series of documented interviews, and uses dance to inform and interrogate the language used in the discussion of sexual violence. Details

4. Gerry Dee Live

Stand-up Comedy. Details

5. Other Desert Cities

The play’s events occur around the Christmas 2004 holiday, when the family of Polly and Lyman Wyeth gather in Palm Springs, California, including their easy-going son and Polly’s sister Silda straight out of rehab. Polly and Lyman (a Reagan-like former movie star) are Republicans, while Silda (who with Polly co-wrote a series of MGM comedies in the 60s) is a liberal. Details

6. Ottawa Bachata Festival

Ritmo Baile Dance School is organizing Ottawa’s very first Bachata Festival. This 4 day event will feature the vibrant culture and talent that our local Latin Dance community holds. Details

7. Monkey Queen, A Journey to the East

Inspired by the Chinese mythology of Monkey King in Wu Cheng-en’s 16th century novel, Journey to the West, Diana Tso and Marjolaine Fournier, musician on the double base/cello, have mesmerized audiences with their story of the Monkey Queen. Born from a jaded stone in the mountains of the west, Monkey Queen is guided by an ancient stone and a shaman’s wisdom toward the east. Her journey takes us into the realm of myth and magic across the Canadian landscape in her sacred mission as both beast and woman warrior. Details

8. Dancers Give Back

Dancers Give Back (DGB) presents “What Moves You?” a showcase including 20 local studios and special guest alumni performances. Over 250 dancers will fill the stage and get your moving in your seats in an unforgettable night of dance. Details

9. God of Carnage

Two young boys get into a fight at the park, and so their parents meet to have a civilized discussion on the matter. They enjoy clafouti, coffee, the smell of fresh tulips; and absolutely no one collapses into a savage and ferocious war of words. With witty dialogue, dark comedy, and philosophical questioning, Yasmina Reza’s Tony award-winning play is sure to draw you in. Details

10. Trudeau Stories

Charming, poignant and very funny, Trudeau Stories takes us back to 1985 to learn about an unlikely friendship that developed between a young Canadian theatre student and the most powerful man in the country. Details

1. Carleton Cup

The Carleton Cup, aka “The Ultimate Canadian Triathlon” (Skate – Run – Drink), is a charity event celebrating it’s 28th annual race – in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Details

2. Ottawa Senators

3. Ottawa 67’s

1. Ottawa Family Expo

Join us for a day filled with family fun!
There will be vendors there all day showing off their great products and services!
Kids play areas with building blocks and a craft area!
Special activities happening throughout the day
Special guest visitors! Details

2. Sexapalooza

Marketed to women and couples, Sexapalooza offers a safe yet titillating environment dedicated to entertaining and educating you on all aspects of sex and sexuality. Enjoy fantastic stage shows and learn new sex ‘how tos’ and tips at our seminars given by professionals in the adult industry. Don’t forget that you’ll be shopping for great deals and the newest, hottest toys and products to continue the Sexapalooza experience.

3. Ottawa Health and Wellness Expo

The Health and Wellness Expo fosters over 100 of the top health and wellness vendors and this year Ottawa is getting ramped up for its 11th year. At your disposal there will be a variety of expert speakers on health, wellness & lifestyle related topics, live demonstrations, fitness fashion shows and a paradigm shifting movie. Details

4. Robert Burns Night

You are invited to attend the Sons of Scotland 126th annual Burns “nicht” as we celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Scotland’s world-famous poet; Robert Burns. Supper, dancing and entertainment featuring the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band. Details