Eleanor’s Story: Life After War may be the most timely play at this year’s Fringe. Although it’s a true story about the playwright/performer’s 95-year old grandmother Eleanor’s experiences as a 16-year old, it’s as relevant to us today as this morning’s news report about war refugees.
Looking for fun in the sun with the whole family this month? Look no further than Mooney’s Bay at the Pirate Life stage for Chris Marlow Liv’s Theatre Company and their pantomime performance of Robin Hood. Every Sunday in June, you can catch this classic tale full of puppets, sword fights, and lots of laughter.
The Iron Cabaret brings us another fantastic lineup of dancers, aerialists, pole dancers, and burlesque artists in their newest show, Rhythm Around the World, at The Gladstone Theatre until June 14.
While the Fresh Meat Fest won’t return to the Arts Court Studio until the fall, Director and Producer of the festival, Cullen Elijah McGrail says that the 14th iteration of Fresh Meat is now accepting submissions until July 4.
If you’re curious about francophone music and culture, don’t miss the 50th anniversary of the Festival Franco-Ontarien.
Ottawa-based artist Linh VH Nguyen’s practice delves into themes of memory, transformation, and diasporic identity through photography, cyanotype printing, and interdisciplinary installation. Nguyen extends this commitment to accessibility and community through her “choose-your-own-adventure” cyanotype workshops at The Grove Studio. I sat down with Nguyen to discuss her workshops and how she experiences the Ottawa art scene.
Psychotherapist Dana Truelove will be offering a unique mental health event that incorporates theatre in the Glebe. Starting June 8, and continuing every Sunday this month, Truelove will be hosting a Drama Therapy Group from 10-11:30am. She has been practicing for the past ten years, working with folks to develop their self confidence, social relationships, and personal growth and healing.
From June 6-8, audiences can enjoy the all-ages performance of Anne of Green Gables from the Ottawa School of Theatre (OST) at the Harold Shenkman Hall.
With the 2025 Fringe Festival just around the corner, the city will soon be taken over by some of the most unique theatrical performances local, national, and international artists have to offer. But did you know that there are so many more things to do at Ottawa’s Fringe Festival?
Last night, Metric electrified a sold-out crowd at Ottawa’s The Bronson Music Theatre with a dynamic performance that focused on celebrating their 2009 iconic album Fantasies.
The Gladstone Theatre has been a hub of local theatre since 2011, becoming a shared-use space for indie theatre productions. The Gladstone has made both local and professional theatre companies accessible to audiences across the city, and their 2025-25 season promises even more spectacles, with a few new faces joining the stage.
It’s easy to dismiss all things American right now. But to ignore jazz—arguably America’s greatest contribution to culture—would be a mistake. For 45 years, the Ottawa Jazz Festival has presented the best jazz the world has to offer. This year, in keeping with Canada’s newfound patriotism, the Festival highlights Canadian musicians with their Made in Canada lineup and accompanying Spotify playlist.
From Buster Keaton classics to new spy thrillers and Canadian dramas, the ByTowne and Mayfair have plenty of films for all types in June.
Fans of classic musicals rejoice – Orpheus Musical Theatre has The Music Man on until June 8 at Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe. One of Orpheus’s best productions, you won’t want to miss it.
The Ottawa Art Gallery truly partied in pink Thursday night, as the annual Give to Get Art Auction came to life with a sold-out crowd.
