Events in Ottawa: March 24 to 26, 2017

1. Ottawa Parent & Child Expo

Parents will find 125+of their favourite Ottawa-area exhibitors offering important parenting information, and kids will find Marshall & Chase from Paw Patrol, Dora the Explorer & Boots, and princess characters LIVE for a meet and greet. Various onstage musical performances by Thomas the Tank Engine (daily performances in English or in French), princesses, as well as friendly-mascots to hug, robotics, magic, Little Rays Reptiles on sage, and a variety of other activities that focus on fun, learning, and being healthy & active. Details

2. WINDerful Musical Zoo

Animals of every stripe and colour will entertain you when the Ayorama Wind Quintet unleashes its musical zoo. Details

3. Elephant & Piggie’s
“We Are in a Play!”

The two “bestus” friends from Mo Willems’ hit book series have left the page for the stage! This live musical production brings together six stories from this popular collection for a colourful adventure full of songs and laughter, a perfect show for the kindergartener or grade-one kid in your life. Details

4. Sugar bush

Visit the historical farm site, see all kinds of animals on the farm site, have taffy on the snow,  warm up at the bonfire while waiting for the wagon ride that will take you out to the sugar bush..  Details

1. Concerts on Weekedays

The Lumineers ‘Cleopatra World Tour Continues’ 2017  Details

David Bowie – Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars  Details

2. LOUDottawa

LOUDottawa showcases the LOUD side of the nation’s capital (with some help from our friends). Details

3. Against Me!

Against Me with Mobina Galore. Details

4. Immortal Beloved

As the 19th century opened, Beethoven committed himself to the forging of the dramatic new musical language which you will hear in to tonight’s magisterial works; and then, listen beyond the score for the sound of his tragic, isolated voice in the words of a long lost love letter to his Immortal Beloved. . Details

5. Danny Michel

Danny Michel, environmentalist, pacifist, romanticist, archivist and space enthusiast, returns with Matadora, his newest and most deeply humanist album to date. As a whole, the ten-song collection explores themes of individual and collective agency, and wills us to and hope in grief, tolerance in violence, and love in hate. Details

6. Jenn Grant

Jenn Grant with guest Jenny Berkel. Jenn Grant is a three time Juno nominee, Polaris long listed and ECMA winner, now living in Nova Scotia, Canada. Most recently, Grant took home the ‘Solo Recording of the Year’ award at the 2016 East Coast Music Association for her two time Juno nominated album ‘Compostela’. Details

7. Tom Cochrane

Mad Mad World Tour. With Special Guest Meghan Patrick. Details

8. Bach to Today

Emily Shaw and Craig Visser perform venerable pieces on guitar from Bach and others to modern original compositions on guitar.
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9. Music for a Sunday Afternoon!

Enjoy intimate chamber music concerts at the National Gallery of Canada, performed by members of the NAC Orchestra and amazing guest artists in this unique series. Jethro Marks – Viola
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10. Centralaires Concert Band

The Museum is more than just aircraft. The world-renowned collection also provides the backdrop for incredible concerts. Three talented musical partners provide unique, inspiring afternoon performances. The Centralaires Concert Band was formed when retired members of the RCAF and Canadian Armed Forces central bands reunited in 1990 and again in 1993. Details

1. The Associates

  Crystal Pite’s A Picture of You Falling performed by the astonishing duo of Anne Plamondon and Peter Chu; and Christopher House’s dynamic Echo, in which ten dancers from Toronto Dance Theatre inhabit a world of beautiful creatures, dark angels and lost souls..  Details

2. Marion Associates

Three women in their thirties come “home” to the East Coast to be with their dying mother. Each in their own way tries to deal with the painful loneliness brought about by the lives they have chosen for themselves. The three women are a curious, troubled bunch. Agnes, whose hand is rarely without a drink, fled their rural Canadian home to make her way as an actor in Toronto; she’s brought her personal theatrics with her on this trip home. Theresa is a nun who farms with her convent; a sliver of doubt has entered her life. And then there’s Louise, who has all but retreated from adult life in favour of disappearing into the world of soap operas and serials.  Details

3. A Man of No Importance

A Man of No Importance tells the story of Alfie Byrne, an Oscar Wilde-loving bus driver in 1960’s Dublin who directs an amateur group of thespians called the St. Imelda’s Players. Filled with lilting Irish music and wry humour, it is a small, lovely musical that touches the heart and brings a smile to your face. This moving, elegant depiction of coming to terms with oneself reunites the award-winning team from Ragtime. Details

1. Ottawa Senators

2. Binghamton Senators vs. Toronto Marlies

3. Speed Skating Championship

Canada East Short Track Speed Skating Championship

Bob MacQuarrie Sports Complex, 1490 Youville Drive, Ottawa

1. Ottawa Home & Garden Show

One of the largest home shows in Ottawa, Ontario, this show features landscaping companies, remodeling contractors, interior design companies, and more! Details

2. International Nowruz Day Celebration

  Artists and performers from around the globe will bring you the taste of International Nowruz Day at Shenkman Art Centre. Celebrate the Nowruz day with amazing international artists including but not limited to Iana Kumarnytska, Baarbad Ensemble, Mrs. Nargis Mondjazib, Baran Dance Group, Ms. Nasim Mahin, Saba Persian Dance Group, and Lilian Ayoubzadeh …
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3. Versefest International Poetry Festival

Six days, sixty poets, one festival. Celebrating written poetry and spoken word in English and French, VF ’17 brings you some of the most exciting poets on the planet. This five day long poetry filled festival truly has something for everyone. Every evening will be showcasing a different group of poets starting at 7 pm. Versfest brings international poets and local poets under one roof to celebrate all genres of poetry. This festival will also be marking the introduction of the Poet Laureate Program for the City of Ottawa! Details

4. Travel and Vacation Show

Annual show will have over 190 travel and vacation exhibits with over 50 countries represented by their tourist boards or embassies presenting their countries and cultures in a colourful festive atmosphere that will surely make you dream.. Details

5. Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show

It’s an adrenaline fuelled day full of fantastic one-of-a-kind discoveries—everything from retro Streetwear to vintage Chanel hand bags. With thousands of hand picked items to choose from, style conscious shoppers can find the perfect piece for party, prom, bridal or holiday celebration! Vintage and retro clothing, accessories, jewelry, vintage Chanel handbags, designer vintage and more! Details

6. Ottawa Swingfest

Put on your dancing shoes and 1940’s inspired outfits for a swell evening of dancing to live music provided by Ottawa’s swing band, Peter and the Pollcats. Don’t know the steps? Don’t worry. We have some of Ottawa’s best dance instructors to get you started. Discover for yourself why swing was all the rage during the Second World War, when songs like Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Jumpin Jive and Chattanooga Choo Choo gave servicemen and women, factory workers, and homemakers a temporary but welcome escape from life’s hardships.  Details

7. Outaouais Film Festival

For eight consecutive days, the festival offers more than a hundred projections of feature-length, short fiction and animation films and documentaries from some twenty countries. As usual, the OFF offers a prominent place for national and international auteur cinema, particularly productions of Québec and Outaouais.   Details

8. Other Events

1. Ottawa Welcomes the World: Greece:

The Embassy of Greece and the Hellenic Community of Ottawa are excited to participate in the celebrations of Ottawa 2017, actually being the very first country to organize a festive day of activities. Under the theme: “Discover Greece in the heart of Canada” guests will have the opportunity to embark on a journey of the senses, witnessing Greek culture, art, food, wine and above all the beauty of the country. A Greek day could not be without some dancing. While Ottawa welcomes the world, Greece will on that day welcome Ottawa and embrace each and everyone cordially.Details 

 

2. Wingd’s First Book Signing & Free Coffee:

Come meet the Wingd team at their first official book signing at the Indigo/Chapters branch on 128 Bank Street. There’ll be lots of free coffee and a chance to win gift cards for delicious treats. Wingd’s first book is titled, “An Insider’s Guide to Canada’s Capital”. This book aims to celebrate the diversity, vibrancy and eclectic culture of Canada’s beloved Capital, Ottawa.Details Take Off: Wingd’s Official After Party @ Eve Nightclub

3. Exploring the Arts & Artisans of South India with Stephen Inglis:

Learn more about the arts and artisans of culturally-rich India with renowned anthropologist and expert Stephen Inglis. Inglis teaches Asian Art at Carleton University and was a director with the Canadian Museum of Civilization for more than two decades. After spending years in India on research projects and expeditions, he has a unique insight into the heritage, culture, and modern practice of Indian art.Details

 

4. Wine Auction:

Music and Beyond’s spring Wine Auction promises to be the most exciting yet with Canada’s leading auctioneer Stephen Ranger. Whether you enjoy the occasional glass of wine or have an established cellar, there will be something for everyone. Details

 

5. Public lecture – STIRRING THE POT: Legal Marijuana in Canada: an inside look:

The Humanist Association of Ottawa will be hosting a public lecture on potential upcoming changes to cannabis related drug laws. Guest speaker Eugene Oscapella  will describe many of the reasons for moving away from a system of criminal prohibition to a legal, regulated market in cannabis and how potential changes in the law will affect Canadians and others around the globe.Details

 

6. Inside Track Savings Event:

Enjoy informative, exciting seminars on popular home improvement & savings topics: Have fun in a relaxed environment while learning from our manufacturers, Meet factory representatives for a unique opportunity to get expert advice, Get the Inside Track on Supplier Costs for over 1,000,000 products for the home.Details

 

7. A Delicious Taste of India with Nettie Cronish:

Learn from one of Canada’s top chefs! Renown plant-based chef Nettie Cronish, author of six bestselling Canadian cookbooks, will be offering a free cooking lesson and demonstration in Indian cuisine at the Ottawa Travel and Vacation Show.Details

 

8. Prana Yoga Awakening – Spring Retreat:

Spring is a time of waking from the sleep of winter. A time of preparation for the growth of summer. Similarly, it is time to attune ourselves to our stirrings. What feelings have been asleep during the winter that need awakening to blossom in the summer. We invite you to our first Prana Yoga Awakening retreat will be held at the beautiful and inspiring Le Belvedere in Wakefield, QC.Details