The National Arts Centre has announced the line up for their new season spanning from September 2022 to June 2023. From Indigenous artists like PIQSIQ and Zoon, to ballets, the NAC orchestra, live theatre, and holiday specials, the season is jam-packed with must-see performances. The NAC’s Indigenous Theatre is also bringing it this season with […]
With the downtown core almost back to normal, there is a long list of businesses and activities reopening this weekend to keep you and your family busy. A 3.2km stretch of the Rideau Canal between Bank and the Hartwell Locks has reopened after being closed for a few days due to the milder temperatures. The Rink […]
Are you beginning to miss the thrill of live music? Look no further, because award-winning Abenaki and French-Canadian artist Mimi O’Bonsawin is playing at the National Arts Centre this Friday, October 22nd, 2021. This concert is part of their Fridays at the Fourth series. Mimi O’Bonsawin‘s latest album is the French EP Elle Danse. The […]
If you’re like me, you’re seriously starting to crave some live music. Thankfully, the National Arts Centre has everyone covered. Early on Thursday, the NAC announced that they will be returning to in-person performances for their 2021-2022 season. The 2021-2022 season includes performances from Indigenous artists Shawnee Kish and William Prince, as well as […]
Not able to grab a ticket or hit the road in time to make it to the Calgary Folk Festival this year? No problem. The festival, in partnership with the National Arts Centre, is bringing you the virtual Summer Serenades series. The series will feature free streamed performances from The Halluci Nation, Charlotte Cardin, Lido […]
The National Arts Centre, in partnership with Broadway Across Canada, are bringing four shows to the stage to Ottawa in 2022. Hamilton comes to the capital from January 4-23, 2022. Tickets are available now here. Future shows to look forward to are: Anastasia – April 26-May 1st, 2022 Dear Evan Hansen, – August 9-14, 2022 Mean […]
The National Arts Centre Indigenous Theatre is launching an online audio project called Indigenous Cities. Starting with Vancouver, the stories let audiences get to know their cities through Indigenous eyes and encourage everyone to visit the places featured. We’ll get a tour of Ottawa beginning on June 17th. The stories performed by Indigenous artists can […]
Are you hoping to read more this year? The National Arts Centre’s Indigenous Theatre and the Ottawa Public Library have partnered up to bring you Our Stories: Indigenous Book Club. Each month from January until June, a book by an Indigenous author will be featured. Readers are invited to join a Facebook event page where discussion questions about […]
Adàwàning: Indigenous Women’s Winter Market is back, but with a twist: it’s going virtual! In partnership with the National Arts Centre’s Indigenous Theatre, this is the market’s third year. It’s a great opportunity to find some handmade holiday presents and support Métis, Inuit and First Nations artists. From beadwork to sculptures and mittens to coffee, there […]
How are you doing? It has been a tough week in our city. COVID-19 cases are spiking and we’ve been asked to reduce our social interactions to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors. The province has announced more COVID-19 testing sites will open across the city to help alleviate longer waiting times but with that […]