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Ottawa boasts great food, fun neighborhoods and of course, capital city must-sees. Get outside and fish on Victoria Island or bike along the Ottawa River. Shop fresh at the Byward Market. Eat dim sum in Chinatown. Catch an intimate music hall show at Zaphod's or Barrymore's, and see more events below.

Popular in Ottawa

Capital Pride Holiday Drag Show Extravaganza

Wed, Dec 7, 8:00 PM

Bronson Centre Music Theatre • Ottawa, ON

WBU Statesman

Fri, Dec 9, 2:00 PM

Shaw Centre • Ottawa, ON

SOCIAL ROLLERSKATING: OTTAWA QUAD SESSION (Sept -Dec)

Fri, Dec 9, 9:00 PM + 2 more events

Norm Fenn Gym - Carleton University • Ottawa, ON

Laugh Lounge Comedy Club

Fri, Dec 9, 8:00 PM + 19 more events

Laugh Lounge • Ottawa, ON

Christmas Under the Stars - Noël sous les étoiles

Fri, Dec 9, 7:30 PM

Orleans United Church • Ottawa, ON

Big Soul Project - Christmas Concert

Sat, Dec 10, 7:30 PM

Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre • Ottawa, ON

OTTAWA CAREER FAIR - DECEMBER 13TH, 2022

Tue, Dec 13, 1:00 PM + 5 more events

Ottawa Convention Centre • Ottawa, ON

Canada Vs. The World Finale Viewing

Fri, Dec 23, 7:00 PM

Queen St. Fare • Ottawa, ON

Capital Pride Holiday Drag Show Extravaganza

Wed, Dec 7, 8:00 PM

Bronson Centre Music Theatre • Ottawa, ON

WBU Statesman

Fri, Dec 9, 2:00 PM

Shaw Centre • Ottawa, ON

SOCIAL ROLLERSKATING: OTTAWA QUAD SESSION (Sept -Dec)

Fri, Dec 9, 9:00 PM + 2 more events

Norm Fenn Gym - Carleton University • Ottawa, ON

Laugh Lounge Comedy Club

Fri, Dec 9, 8:00 PM + 19 more events

Laugh Lounge • Ottawa, ON

Christmas Under the Stars - Noël sous les étoiles

Fri, Dec 9, 7:30 PM

Orleans United Church • Ottawa, ON

Big Soul Project - Christmas Concert

Sat, Dec 10, 7:30 PM

Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre • Ottawa, ON

OTTAWA CAREER FAIR - DECEMBER 13TH, 2022

Tue, Dec 13, 1:00 PM + 5 more events

Ottawa Convention Centre • Ottawa, ON

Canada Vs. The World Finale Viewing

Fri, Dec 23, 7:00 PM

Queen St. Fare • Ottawa, ON

This Weekend

Miracle on 34th Street

Fri, Dec 9, 7:30 PM + 2 more events

Trinity Presbyterian Church • Ottawa, ON

Alexandre Da Costa Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Gloria with choir

Fri, Dec 9, 8:00 PM

Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre • Ottawa, ON

Ertugrul Canada Tour | Ottawa

Fri, Dec 9, 6:00 PM

Shaw Centre • Ottawa, ON

Pique winter edition ✦

Sat, Dec 10, 4:00 PM

Arts Court & the OAG • Ottawa, ON

Christmas on the farm

Sat, Dec 10, 10:00 AM + 1 more event

The Log Farm • Ottawa, ON

Christmas Under the Stars - Noël sous les étoiles

Sat, Dec 10, 7:30 PM

Orleans United Church • Ottawa, ON

Burlesque Brunch: Naughty or Nice

Sun, Dec 11, 11:30 AM

Queen St. Fare • Ottawa, ON

Jingle & Mingle

Sun, Dec 11, 1:00 PM

RA Centre • Ottawa, ON

Miracle on 34th Street

Fri, Dec 9, 7:30 PM + 2 more events

Trinity Presbyterian Church • Ottawa, ON

Alexandre Da Costa Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Gloria with choir

Fri, Dec 9, 8:00 PM

Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre • Ottawa, ON

Ertugrul Canada Tour | Ottawa

Fri, Dec 9, 6:00 PM

Shaw Centre • Ottawa, ON

Pique winter edition ✦

Sat, Dec 10, 4:00 PM

Arts Court & the OAG • Ottawa, ON

Christmas on the farm

Sat, Dec 10, 10:00 AM + 1 more event

The Log Farm • Ottawa, ON

Christmas Under the Stars - Noël sous les étoiles

Sat, Dec 10, 7:30 PM

Orleans United Church • Ottawa, ON

Burlesque Brunch: Naughty or Nice

Sun, Dec 11, 11:30 AM

Queen St. Fare • Ottawa, ON

Jingle & Mingle

Sun, Dec 11, 1:00 PM

RA Centre • Ottawa, ON

Online Events

UX Research Skillshop

Fri, Dec 9, 2022 10:00 AM EST (-05:00)

* ONLINE DANCE PARTIES * FREE on ZOOM!

Fri, Dec 9, 2022 10:00 PM EST (-05:00) + 1 more event

We The Medicine - Healing Our Inner Child 2022. Guided Meditations

Sat, Dec 10, 2022 12:00 PM CST (-06:00) + 32 more events

Begin your Tai Chi journey: Traditional Movements for Health / Rejuvenation

Sun, Dec 11, 2022 11:00 AM EST (-05:00) + 2 more events

"Come Meet A Black Person" Anti-Racism Virtual Series

Sun, Dec 11, 2022 3:00 PM EST (-05:00) + 11 more events

Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event-New Tickets Available

Fri, Dec 16, 2022 9:00 AM PST (-08:00)

Let's Talk... Conversations on Race, Equity, & Belonging

Thu, Jan 19, 2023 5:00 PM EST (-05:00) + 10 more events

LOUISE BOURGEOIS: DOODLING AND THE UNCONSCIOUS

Thu, Jan 19, 2023 6:30 PM GMT (+00:00)

UX Research Skillshop

Fri, Dec 9, 2022 10:00 AM EST (-05:00)

* ONLINE DANCE PARTIES * FREE on ZOOM!

Fri, Dec 9, 2022 10:00 PM EST (-05:00) + 1 more event

We The Medicine - Healing Our Inner Child 2022. Guided Meditations

Sat, Dec 10, 2022 12:00 PM CST (-06:00) + 32 more events

Begin your Tai Chi journey: Traditional Movements for Health / Rejuvenation

Sun, Dec 11, 2022 11:00 AM EST (-05:00) + 2 more events

"Come Meet A Black Person" Anti-Racism Virtual Series

Sun, Dec 11, 2022 3:00 PM EST (-05:00) + 11 more events

Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event-New Tickets Available

Fri, Dec 16, 2022 9:00 AM PST (-08:00)

Let's Talk... Conversations on Race, Equity, & Belonging

Thu, Jan 19, 2023 5:00 PM EST (-05:00) + 10 more events

LOUISE BOURGEOIS: DOODLING AND THE UNCONSCIOUS

Thu, Jan 19, 2023 6:30 PM GMT (+00:00)

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Music events

CONCERT - 2022 Musical Offering for Christmas

Wed, Dec 7, 12:00 PM

Pavillon Tabaret Hall, uOttawa • Ottawa, ON

Feliz Navidad | a Latin Christmas Party

Thu, Dec 8, 10:00 PM

The Show Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

Christmas Hope Concert

Fri, Dec 9, 7:15 PM

Southminster United Church • Ottawa, ON

Little Bones - Tragically Hip Tribute December 10, 2022 in The Joint

Sat, Dec 10, 8:00 PM

Rideau Carleton Casino • Ottawa, ON

Christmas with Vocestra

Sat, Dec 17, 7:30 PM

Centretown United Church • Ottawa, ON

A Cantiamo Christmas - 20 Years!

Sat, Dec 17, 3:00 PM

Woodroffe United Church • Ottawa, ON

Bliss NYE

Sat, Dec 31, 8:00 PM

Queen St. Fare • Ottawa, ON

OTTAWA’S OFFICIAL NYE PARTY DECEMBER 31ST WITH SPECIAL GUEST DJ FROM TDOT

Sat, Dec 31, 10:00 PM

THE PALACE NIGHTCLUB • OTTAWA, ON

CONCERT - 2022 Musical Offering for Christmas

Wed, Dec 7, 12:00 PM

Pavillon Tabaret Hall, uOttawa • Ottawa, ON

Feliz Navidad | a Latin Christmas Party

Thu, Dec 8, 10:00 PM

The Show Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

Christmas Hope Concert

Fri, Dec 9, 7:15 PM

Southminster United Church • Ottawa, ON

Little Bones - Tragically Hip Tribute December 10, 2022 in The Joint

Sat, Dec 10, 8:00 PM

Rideau Carleton Casino • Ottawa, ON

Christmas with Vocestra

Sat, Dec 17, 7:30 PM

Centretown United Church • Ottawa, ON

A Cantiamo Christmas - 20 Years!

Sat, Dec 17, 3:00 PM

Woodroffe United Church • Ottawa, ON

Bliss NYE

Sat, Dec 31, 8:00 PM

Queen St. Fare • Ottawa, ON

OTTAWA’S OFFICIAL NYE PARTY DECEMBER 31ST WITH SPECIAL GUEST DJ FROM TDOT

Sat, Dec 31, 10:00 PM

THE PALACE NIGHTCLUB • OTTAWA, ON

Food & Drink events

Breville x Hudson's Bay Ottawa Bayshore Centre Coffee Masterclass

Tomorrow at 12:00 PM + 2 more events

Hudson's Bay • Ottawa, ON

GRAND OPENING NEW SPEAKEASY TAPAS LOUNGE

Wed, Dec 7, 5:00 PM + 17 more events

55 York St • Ottawa, ON

The Wine & Spirits Academy presents Sparkling Wines!

Sun, Dec 11, 1:00 PM

Petit Bill's Bistro • Ottawa, ON

Sip, Snack & Shop

Thu, Dec 15, 7:00 PM

3470 Trim Rd • Ottawa, ON

MEN SOLD OUT Speed Dating in Ottawa | Ages 24-38 | SpeedCanada

Sat, Dec 17, 7:00 PM

Pera Bar & Bistro • Kanata, ON

Let’s Get Fizzy: New Years Eve 2023

Sat, Dec 31, 7:00 PM

CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

New Year's Eve - An Elegant Affair - for singles

Sat, Dec 31, 6:00 PM

Sheraton Ottawa Hotel • Ottawa, ON

Sauerkraut and Kimchi Hands-on Workshop (in person)

Sun, Jan 22, 2:00 PM

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

Breville x Hudson's Bay Ottawa Bayshore Centre Coffee Masterclass

Tomorrow at 12:00 PM + 2 more events

Hudson's Bay • Ottawa, ON

GRAND OPENING NEW SPEAKEASY TAPAS LOUNGE

Wed, Dec 7, 5:00 PM + 17 more events

55 York St • Ottawa, ON

The Wine & Spirits Academy presents Sparkling Wines!

Sun, Dec 11, 1:00 PM

Petit Bill's Bistro • Ottawa, ON

Sip, Snack & Shop

Thu, Dec 15, 7:00 PM

3470 Trim Rd • Ottawa, ON

MEN SOLD OUT Speed Dating in Ottawa | Ages 24-38 | SpeedCanada

Sat, Dec 17, 7:00 PM

Pera Bar & Bistro • Kanata, ON

Let’s Get Fizzy: New Years Eve 2023

Sat, Dec 31, 7:00 PM

CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

New Year's Eve - An Elegant Affair - for singles

Sat, Dec 31, 6:00 PM

Sheraton Ottawa Hotel • Ottawa, ON

Sauerkraut and Kimchi Hands-on Workshop (in person)

Sun, Jan 22, 2:00 PM

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

Business & Professional events

That’s a wrap! Une soirée emballante! - Ottawa Communications Holiday Mixer

Tomorrow at 5:30 PM

Mill St. Brew Pub • Ottawa, ON

Global Metaverse Carnival 2022

Tomorrow at 4:00 PM

渥太华大学 • Ottawa, ON

Barrhaven BIA Annual General Meeting and Food & Beverage Reception

Tomorrow at 6:00 PM

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 641 • Ottawa, ON

Nepean Job Fair - Nepean Career Fair

Wed, Dec 7, 11:00 AM

Nepean • Nepean, ON

8e FORUM du RPNFE / POST-COVID : QUELLE NOUVELLE ÉQUATION POUR L’AVENIR

Fri, Dec 9, 4:30 PM

Richelieu-Vanier Community Center • Ottawa, ON

Season's Greening

Wed, Dec 14, 5:00 PM

Queen St. Fare • Ottawa, ON

Future Skills @Cannexus

Shaw Centre • Ottawa, ON

Salon de carrière STIM (Présentiel) / STEM Career Fair (On-site)

Thu, Jan 26, 10:00 AM

SITE Building • Ottawa, ON

That’s a wrap! Une soirée emballante! - Ottawa Communications Holiday Mixer

Tomorrow at 5:30 PM

Mill St. Brew Pub • Ottawa, ON

Global Metaverse Carnival 2022

Tomorrow at 4:00 PM

渥太华大学 • Ottawa, ON

Barrhaven BIA Annual General Meeting and Food & Beverage Reception

Tomorrow at 6:00 PM

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 641 • Ottawa, ON

Nepean Job Fair - Nepean Career Fair

Wed, Dec 7, 11:00 AM

Nepean • Nepean, ON

8e FORUM du RPNFE / POST-COVID : QUELLE NOUVELLE ÉQUATION POUR L’AVENIR

Fri, Dec 9, 4:30 PM

Richelieu-Vanier Community Center • Ottawa, ON

Season's Greening

Wed, Dec 14, 5:00 PM

Queen St. Fare • Ottawa, ON

Future Skills @Cannexus

Shaw Centre • Ottawa, ON

Salon de carrière STIM (Présentiel) / STEM Career Fair (On-site)

Thu, Jan 26, 10:00 AM

SITE Building • Ottawa, ON

Performing & Visual Arts events

Miracle on 34th Street

Wed, Dec 7, 7:30 PM + 3 more events

Trinity Presbyterian Church • Ottawa, ON

Happy Hour Drag w/ Saltina Shaker & Sunshine Glitterchild

Wed, Dec 7, 6:00 PM

Spark Beer • Ottawa, ON

Art Battle Ottawa - December 8, 2022

Thu, Dec 8, 7:00 PM

Arts Court • Ottawa, ON

Cocktails and Fine Art: An Evening of Photography with Michael Safieddine

Thu, Dec 8, 5:00 PM

495 Sussex Dr • Ottawa, ON

Jayadev Raju presents Bharatanatyam

Thu, Dec 8, 7:00 PM

Academic Hall (SMN) • Ottawa, ON

Pros & Joe's Amateur night

Sun, Dec 11, 7:30 PM + 9 more events

Laugh Lounge • Ottawa, ON

Luscious Creatures : Sub Zero Edition

Fri, Dec 16, 8:30 PM

Queen St. Fare • Ottawa, ON

Smokus Pocus: A 420 Magic Show

Sat, Dec 17, 7:30 PM

Sens House • Ottawa, ON

Miracle on 34th Street

Wed, Dec 7, 7:30 PM + 3 more events

Trinity Presbyterian Church • Ottawa, ON

Happy Hour Drag w/ Saltina Shaker & Sunshine Glitterchild

Wed, Dec 7, 6:00 PM

Spark Beer • Ottawa, ON

Art Battle Ottawa - December 8, 2022

Thu, Dec 8, 7:00 PM

Arts Court • Ottawa, ON

Cocktails and Fine Art: An Evening of Photography with Michael Safieddine

Thu, Dec 8, 5:00 PM

495 Sussex Dr • Ottawa, ON

Jayadev Raju presents Bharatanatyam

Thu, Dec 8, 7:00 PM

Academic Hall (SMN) • Ottawa, ON

Pros & Joe's Amateur night

Sun, Dec 11, 7:30 PM + 9 more events

Laugh Lounge • Ottawa, ON

Luscious Creatures : Sub Zero Edition

Fri, Dec 16, 8:30 PM

Queen St. Fare • Ottawa, ON

Smokus Pocus: A 420 Magic Show

Sat, Dec 17, 7:30 PM

Sens House • Ottawa, ON

Hobbies & Special Interest events

Watercolour and Wine – Painting a Winter Forest

Fri, Dec 9, 6:30 PM

Staples Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

Henry's Ottawa Winter Photo Walk

Sun, Dec 11, 4:00 PM

Henry's • Ottawa, ON

Puzzled Pint Ottawa-Gatineau Chapter

Tue, Dec 13, 7:00 PM + 11 more events

Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

Build a Corner Shelf

Wed, Dec 14, 6:00 PM

Ottawa Tool Library • Ottawa, ON

Paint Nite: The Original Paint and Sip Party

Wed, Dec 14, 7:00 PM

Pure Kitchen Kanata • Ottawa, ON

Grinchmas Pour Painting Tree in Ottawa

Sat, Dec 17, 1:00 PM

Pineview Community Hub • Gloucester, ON

Build a box of life worm farm woodworking workshop

Sat, Dec 17, 1:00 PM

The Box Of Life • Ottawa, ON

Paint Night in Cumberland | Ready for Christmas Gnome at Makerfeed Co.

Wed, Dec 21, 6:30 PM

Maker Feed Co. • Ottawa, ON

Watercolour and Wine – Painting a Winter Forest

Fri, Dec 9, 6:30 PM

Staples Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

Henry's Ottawa Winter Photo Walk

Sun, Dec 11, 4:00 PM

Henry's • Ottawa, ON

Puzzled Pint Ottawa-Gatineau Chapter

Tue, Dec 13, 7:00 PM + 11 more events

Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

Build a Corner Shelf

Wed, Dec 14, 6:00 PM

Ottawa Tool Library • Ottawa, ON

Paint Nite: The Original Paint and Sip Party

Wed, Dec 14, 7:00 PM

Pure Kitchen Kanata • Ottawa, ON

Grinchmas Pour Painting Tree in Ottawa

Sat, Dec 17, 1:00 PM

Pineview Community Hub • Gloucester, ON

Build a box of life worm farm woodworking workshop

Sat, Dec 17, 1:00 PM

The Box Of Life • Ottawa, ON

Paint Night in Cumberland | Ready for Christmas Gnome at Makerfeed Co.

Wed, Dec 21, 6:30 PM

Maker Feed Co. • Ottawa, ON

Free events

TechTuesday December 2022

Tomorrow at 5:00 PM

Marshes Golf Course Clubhouse • Kanata, ON

Global Reads - AKFC's Book Club (December)

Tomorrow at 10:00 AM

Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat • Ottawa, ON

Cold Moon: Let's talk about Space Research and Technology for Life on Earth

Wed, Dec 7, 5:00 PM

Canadian Museum of Nature • Ottawa, ON

IO Ignition Cohort 17 Pitch Finale

Thu, Dec 8, 4:30 PM

Bayview Yards • Ottawa, ON

BlackBerry IVY L-SPARK Demo Day

Thu, Dec 8, 1:30 PM

Brookstreet Hotel, Newbridge Ballroom • Ottawa, ON

CONFÉRENCE SUR L'ANTI-RACISME

Thu, Dec 8, 6:00 PM

Université d'Ottawa, Salle Huguette Labelle, 75 Laurier Ave. E • Ottawa, ON

Deliver Her Conference 2022

Fri, Dec 9, 6:30 PM

COLLABÜRO • Ottawa, ON

Empowering Muslim Kids

Sat, Dec 10, 11:00 AM

Nepean Sportsplex • Ottawa, ON

TechTuesday December 2022

Tomorrow at 5:00 PM

Marshes Golf Course Clubhouse • Kanata, ON

Global Reads - AKFC's Book Club (December)

Tomorrow at 10:00 AM

Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat • Ottawa, ON

Cold Moon: Let's talk about Space Research and Technology for Life on Earth

Wed, Dec 7, 5:00 PM

Canadian Museum of Nature • Ottawa, ON

IO Ignition Cohort 17 Pitch Finale

Thu, Dec 8, 4:30 PM

Bayview Yards • Ottawa, ON

BlackBerry IVY L-SPARK Demo Day

Thu, Dec 8, 1:30 PM

Brookstreet Hotel, Newbridge Ballroom • Ottawa, ON

CONFÉRENCE SUR L'ANTI-RACISME

Thu, Dec 8, 6:00 PM

Université d'Ottawa, Salle Huguette Labelle, 75 Laurier Ave. E • Ottawa, ON

Deliver Her Conference 2022

Fri, Dec 9, 6:30 PM

COLLABÜRO • Ottawa, ON

Empowering Muslim Kids

Sat, Dec 10, 11:00 AM

Nepean Sportsplex • Ottawa, ON

From nearby cities

Les Mercredis de l'humour

Wed, Dec 7, 8:00 PM + 2 more events

Bar Mardi Gras • Gatineau, QC

Pibòn (Winter) Festival - Family Event

Thu, Dec 8, 5:00 PM

Mādahòkì Farm • Ottawa, ON

North Pole Express

Sat, Dec 10, 11:00 AM

Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario • Smiths Falls, ON

Foire de Noël à Wakefield Christmas Market

Sat, Dec 10, 10:00 AM

38 Chemin de la Vallée de Wakefield • Wakefield, QC

Déjeuner de la mairesse- Le Grand Partage

Sun, Dec 11, 9:30 AM

3 Bd du Casino • Gatineau, QC

VIP Тернопіль | Великий Благодійний тур Канадою | OTTAWA

Sun, Dec 11, 6:00 PM

Ukrainian Banquet and Convention Hall • Ottawa, ON

Masquerade 2022 Roller Party - Adult Session

Fri, Dec 30, 8:30 PM

Lansdowne Park - Horticulture Building • Ottawa, ON

January Super FRIDAY

Fri, Jan 6, 6:00 PM

The Shaw Centre - Room 205-206 • Ottawa, ON

Les Mercredis de l'humour

Wed, Dec 7, 8:00 PM + 2 more events

Bar Mardi Gras • Gatineau, QC

Pibòn (Winter) Festival - Family Event

Thu, Dec 8, 5:00 PM

Mādahòkì Farm • Ottawa, ON

North Pole Express

Sat, Dec 10, 11:00 AM

Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario • Smiths Falls, ON

Foire de Noël à Wakefield Christmas Market

Sat, Dec 10, 10:00 AM

38 Chemin de la Vallée de Wakefield • Wakefield, QC

Déjeuner de la mairesse- Le Grand Partage

Sun, Dec 11, 9:30 AM

3 Bd du Casino • Gatineau, QC

VIP Тернопіль | Великий Благодійний тур Канадою | OTTAWA

Sun, Dec 11, 6:00 PM

Ukrainian Banquet and Convention Hall • Ottawa, ON

Masquerade 2022 Roller Party - Adult Session

Fri, Dec 30, 8:30 PM

Lansdowne Park - Horticulture Building • Ottawa, ON

January Super FRIDAY

Fri, Jan 6, 6:00 PM

The Shaw Centre - Room 205-206 • Ottawa, ON

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