Whether you want to get out and enjoy nature or stay inside and keep warm there are plenty of things going on this weekend for you.
All weekend
Love the outdoors? Head to Gatineau Park for Animal Tracking on Snowshoes—guided and snowshoes provided! Saturdays and Sundays in English and French—be sure to reserve in advance.
Get cozy indoors at the ByYowne Cinema or Mayfair Theatre to catch a great movie in our independent cinemas.
Check out Apt613’s newest brunch reviews and hit up a great local spot this weekend. Or check out the Best Bites columns to find a new local restaurant for other yummy meals or takeout!
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Thursday
Head to Arts Court for the Digital Arts Resource Centre’s Resolution 2024—its annual resolution screening of a selection of works by members during the previous year.
Ottawa’s Frost Night 2024 at Mardi Gras Nightclub celebrates the winter semester kick-off with music, DJs, and official photographers and videographers to capture the night.
The hilarious Filipino standup comedian JR De Guzman plays the Algonquin Commons Theatre tonight.
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Friday
Twin Flames play at the Centre Culturel du Vieux-Aylmer—Cabaret La Basoche at 8 pm with their mix of cultures and heritage in their unique award-winning music performed in English, French, and Inuktitut.
Every Friday evening you can go snowshoeing under the stars with Friends of Gatineau Park nature interpreters—be sure to register in advance.
Head to Avant-Garde Bar for Derecho Party—a great night of music and dancing.
Innu group Maten from Quebec’s North Shore plays from their new album Utenat (“the big city”)—deeply rooted in their language and Innu culture.
Unbridled Futurism–A Sci-Fi Comedy Rock Show by Nick Di Gaetano that blends cinema, rock concerts and the absurd to create a unique theatrical experience that explores what it means to be human among the vast and indifferent cosmos is playing the GCTC tonight.
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Saturday
The Commotions album release party is at the Bronson Centre Music Theatre tonight with special guests The Lionyls.
Every Saturday afternoon inside Merivale Mall, a whole bunch of local vendors are set up for the Nepean Craft Market with local makers, music and more.
Check out great stand-up comedy at Whiprsnapr Brewing Company in Bells Corners with the hilarious Heather Hurst, Owen McGowan, Kris Kinsbury and headliner Greg Schroder.
Emo Night is back at the 27 Club—grab your tickets as it often sells out in advance!
The wonderful and talented circus acts of Cirque à la Carte will be at Arts Court tonight—including aerial acrobatics, juggling, dancing and more from local artists.
Classic Albums Live is doing The Eagles’ Hotel California at the NAC—a great opportunity to catch the entire album note for note live!
Also at the NAC tonight is the swing sensation from the Ottawa Jazz Orchestra—with a matinee and evening performance.
Pure Havana – Ottawa’s Cuban Corner – is having its grand opening with dance workshops and a big social gathering from 7 pm onwards.
Bar Robo is hosting a Drag Brrr-unch! for a fabulous and unforgettable experience with Shea Muah, Bae Root, Eden Moore and Holli Cow.
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Sunday
Beyond the Pale Brewing Company is hosting a free-to-play Bingo for a chill afternoon.
Pinball Women Ottawa is hosting the 2023–24 IFPA Ontario Women’s Provincial Pinball Championship in Ottawa for the first time at the House of Targ. Pinball fans of all ages are invited to watch the action starting at noon, as the top 16 women in the province compete for the Provincial Championship Title.
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