After one of the mildest winters we’ve seen in a while, it’s time to spring ahead this weekend. This weekend is packed with activities so read on for some highlights. And don’t forget that clocks spring ahead an hour when daylight time begins Sunday March 10 at 2am!
All Weekend
The 26th annual Youth Infringement Festival takes place March 6-17 at Arts Court Theatre. The festival is “an open access performing arts festival for Ottawa youth ages 16 to 25 to develop and produce original work.” Check out the schedule for this year here and learn more about the festival in our post here.
Fans of Agatha Christie won’t want to miss Murder on the Orient Express at the Ottawa Little Theatre. Shows run February 28-March 16, Wednesdays to Saturdays at 7:30pm with a Sunday matinee.
Steel Magnolias ends its run at The Gladstone Theatre March 9. Hear from director Gabriella Gadsby on her vision for this piece here.
Head to Arts Court for the spring edition of Pique. The arts and music festival will have more than 15 artists across 7 stages and exhibition spaces.
Lowertown Brewery is hosting the Byward Beerfest this weekend. Tickets are available online.
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March 10 is your last chance to catch Dreamgirls at Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe. Get all the details on the show by Orpheus Musical Theatre here.
Got a few minutes to spare this weekend? Take the Apt613 Readers Survey and tell us how you feel about Apt613’s relationship with local culture and the arts community.
Catch up on some Oscar contenders at one of Ottawa’s local movie theatres. Not sure where to start? Check out Magic in the Dark: What’s playing at Ottawa’s independent cinemas in the first half of March 2024. Want to watch the Oscars on the big screen? Check out this event at the ByTowne Cinema.
Friday
Local non-profit Dress For Success Ottawa recently suffered an upsetting break in and theft. On International Women’s Day, consider supporting them as they continue in their mission to “empower women and gender nonconforming individuals to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and development tools to help them thrive.”
Seth Meyers, known for his time with Saturday Night Live and as the host of Late Night with Seth Meyers, takes to the stage of the National Arts Centre’s Babs Asper Theatre this Friday at 7pm. Tickets are available online.
Chorus of Courage will honour the stories of survivors of violence through song, crafted by songwriters. Learn more about the project (and buy tickets) on the NAC’s website.
Saturday
613flea is at Aberdeen Pavilion this Saturday from 10am-4pm. Free admission, dog and family friendly, and 150 vendors to check out!
Get an early start on St. Patrick’s Day with a special concert at Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts, part of the Irish Society of the National Capital Region’s Irish Festival from March 7-17. The Rideau Ramblers will be playing Saturday night at 7:30pm and tickets are available online.
Queen St. Fare is hosting Drag Brunch: The British Invasion this Sunday. Celebrate the best of British culture, music, and drag performances.
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Dominion City Brewing Co. is hosting a pop-up with Tortilla Maker. Enjoy tacos, nachos, tamales and more from noon until sellout.
How many instruments can a one-man band play? Get your answer at House of TARG’s night of the one-man band.
Join Vintage Pop-up 613 at the Glebe Community Centre for the first Mystic Market of 2024. The Mystic Market features 30+ local vendors with offerings to satisfy your mystical, spiritual and occult curiosity.
Sunday
OperOttawa is honouring Canadian women leaders throughout history with a new requiem by Composer-in-Residence, Jack Hui Litster. Performed by a chamber orchestra of 13 musicians and a women’s choir of 17 singers, OperOttawa presents the world premiere of “Gates of Heaven: Requiem for a Life of Peace” on March 10, at 2:30pm at the First Baptist Church. Learn more in an interview with Litster here.
There are few better ways to end your weekend than a trip to a local sugar shack. Check out Ottawa’s urban sugar shack in Vanier or one of the many excellent sugar shacks in the region including Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm, Fulton’s Sugar Bush and Maple Shop, the Log Farm, Proulx Farm, and Parc Omega. Be sure to double check hours before you set out, including whether or not reservations are needed.
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