Festive season is getting underway, and there’s plenty to do—even if the holidays aren’t your thing. Check out the list of just some of the things going on this weekend below.
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The European Film Festival is on until the end of the month, and there’s plenty to check out.
Stay cozy indoors at one of Ottawa’s independent movie theatres for some magic in the dark.
The Great Canadian Theatre Company presents Beowulf in Afghanistan until Nov. 24.
The Canadian Museum of History is hosting a holiday market.
Orpheus Musical Theatre’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is on at Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe until Nov. 24. Check out our review.
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Thursday
Check out Beats & Boards with friends, or join a group, for some great tunes and board games.
Hollerado plays ONE show in Ottawa — tonight at Algonquin Commons Theatre.
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Friday
Mecca of Stank, Nitro Turtle and The Lionyls hit up Overflow Brewing Company for a great show.
Marianas Trench’s Force of Nature Tour stops at the NAC for a show on Friday.
Get into the festive spirit with the Byward Winter Market Launch and Tree Lighting ceremony.
SPAO is hosting their annual Open House Party with an exhibition reception, live DJ performance, the launch of the SPAO Annual publication, and a holiday print sale.
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Saturday
Heartbroken – A Tom Petty Experience play Overflow Brewing Company. Arnprior’s own Vicky Brittle opens.
Check out the Dueling Pianos with Dave Kalil, Tyler Kealey and Todd Huckabone.
Beyond the Pale’s 12th Birthday and Grand Opening of Byward Taproom takes place tonight with craft beer, great food, and live music.
Tone Cluster has prepared a special concert for Trans Day of Remembrance at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre.
At the Ottawa Bike Cafe, Good Golly Zines by Laura Blanchette is launching a monthly zine covering Ottawa’s city hall and local municipal affairs called Mid City.
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Sunday
Check out the Countdown Begins Holiday Craft Market in the Glebe.
Level One Game Pub is hosting There’s Something in the Air: A D&D Game in One Session for all you adventurers.
Head to the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre for (un)told: an evening of personal stories from the Ottawa Storytellers, where you’ll hear a variety of personal stories in 10 minutes or less in a relaxed setting.
House of TARG hosts Free-Play Sunday: After Dark from 8 pm to midnight.
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