Ah, a new year! A fresh start! But there’s so much pressure with making resolutions. So, 613ers, let’s instead set an intention this year. Let’s make that intention: local. Whenever you can, think about how you can support local. Ottawa-Gatineau is lucky to have incredible small businesses, retailers, restaurants, cinemas, theatre and arts, etc. Let’s do more to keep those businesses thriving as we enter 2023 and leave the last few rough years behind us! Who’s with me? A great place to start can also be checking out the Apt613 Patreon campaign.
All Weekend
The National Arts Centre is hosting the incredible Canadian story of what happened after 9/11 when planes were grounded in Gander, Newfoundland. If you haven’t had the chance, Come From Away is a heartwarming tale that will make you feel some national pride and a sense of community.
Ottawa’s independent cinemas have some excellent films on tap for you.
The NCC has compiled a list of top winter activities (mileage may vary depending on how wintery—or not—we are. Looking at you Rideau Canal!).
You’ve got until January 7 to experience the Magic of Lights at Wesley Clover Parks.
Looking for a new book to ring in the new year? Ottawa Public Library reveals its most popular books of 2022 in this post. And while you’re at your local library, did you know they loan out musical instruments and passes to the local museums and galleries?
Speaking of which, the Canadian Museum of History’s exhibit on Autumn Peltier – Indigenous Water Protector ends on January 8.
The Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Exhibition is on in Ottawa’s EY Centre untio January 22.
A new season of Broadway Workout kicks off with classes on various days across the city. Get your musical theatre dance on in a no-pressure fun environment while you work up a sweat.
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Thursday
The National Gallery of Canada has a special tour of 3 to See—a selection of three artworks connected by one theme.
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Friday
CreativeMornings Ottawa presents a free breakfast lecture series on Abundance this month (rescheduled from a snowy original date in December!). The guest speakers for these events are always fascinating, insightful, and engaging.
Some local bands, a great local venue AND pinball and perogies? It can’t get better than Pyramid Theorem with The Aphelion and Finely Tuned Elephant at House of TARG.
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Saturday
Local bands supporting local causes! Win-win! Check out the Carissa Not So New, New Year Bash Fundraiser Concert with Carissa, Wyntr, Social Suicide and Pale Black Eyes in support of Amethyst Ottawa – Women’s Addiction Centre.
Speaking of supporting local – here’s one we almost lost, but didn’t! Let’s not let that happen again – support the fabulous Rainbow Bistro and check out the legendary Tony D Band.
Another mainstay of Ottawa—our oldest bar!—Chateau Lafayette hosts its weekly Lucky Ron Show.
Celebrate the iconic David Bowie’s birthday with LIVE! on Elgin’s MOD Nite. DJ Emmett will play vinyl classics of Motown, soul, R&B, 60s and more.
The Ottawa Senators take on the Seattle Kraken and tickets are selling fast!
Sunday
Want to build your photography skills? Check out the Ottawa Photography Group’s Beginner Photography Class to learn more about your camera.
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