It’s technically the first weekend of spring, so the sun should be shining, the puddles will be forming, and Ottawaians (Ottawans?) may start to feel like spring will actually happen!

Mushy Gushy, Sparklesaurus, and Expanda Fuzz are playing at The Commons in Mediastyle (131 Bank St, 3rd floor) which is a beautiful space located in an historic building.

Wintersleep is playing Bronson Centre Theatre this Saturday March 23.

Ballet BC brings its creation-based contemporary ballet to the NAC on March 23.

Perhaps the most remarkable baroque orchestra in the world will perform at Southam Hall this month.

VERSeFest, Ottawa’s International Poetry Festival, will return for its ninth annual edition March 26-31, 2019, showcasing a diverse and talented group of more than 80 poets from six countries.

Multitude, Solitude: The Photographs of Dave Heath is a retrospective of a troubled street photographer considered by many to be one of the greatest of his generation.

Travis Facette: “It’s a phenomenal, hilarious show… that you shouldn’t be scared of it.”

Jennifer Cavanagh: “Strong performances from Rainville, MacDonald and Rose are magnetic…”

Ending the night with a 3 song encore, Marianas Trench reminded Ottawa why they are still one of the biggest Canadian pop rock acts.