National Arts Centre Orchestra

Happy October! There’s plenty on the go this weekend so let’s jump right in!

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There’s no better way to kick off the weekend than by celebrating Ottawa’s amazing local arts and culture this Thursday at 613 Day.

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It’s a busy time of year with plenty to do! Whether you’re staying cozy inside at a holiday market or concert, or venturing out to check on the winter trails, have fun!

Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker is Canadiana-themed, bringing a fantastical sense of whimsy to an otherwise technically complex and enchanting fairytale, playing at the NAC this week only.

Hopefully, you’ll have some time off work to enjoy a long weekend. Plenty is happening indoors and out, so check that forecast (and air quality index?!) and hit up some incredible events across our great city. This weekend is another great opportunity to reflect and learn about the land upon which our city is built—the unceded Anishinaabe Algonquin Territory. You can learn more at Native Land.

It’s *technically* the second weekend of Winterlude, but after a rollercoaster week of weather, the Rideau Canal still hasn’t opened and ice carvings are starting to melt (despite the best efforts of NCC staff!). That said, there are still some great Winterlude-esque activities to enjoy this weekend, plus a number of other great Ottawa events.

Every first Monday of the month, Apartment613 publishes the coolest #ottarts #ottjobs we hear about. All the best arts and culture gigs in our local network.

Commissioned specifically for Joshua Hopkins and the NAC Orchestra, Songs for Murdered Sisters gets its world premiere on February 9-10 at the National Arts Centre.

Every first Monday of the month, Apartment613 publishes the coolest #ottarts #ottjobs we hear about. All the best arts and culture gigs in our local network.

Pianist John Kofi Dapaah, violinist Johnny Gandelsman, and the NAC Orchestra highlighted Day 2 of Chamberfest in Ottawa.

Welcome to the weekend folks! Hopefully you’ve recovered from Bluesfest because we’ve got a jam packed weekend up ahead!