Events

OCTOBER 15

Live local, love local, shop local! 10 new winners drawn for free gift certificates. Hintonburg Community Centre, 1065 Wellington Street West.
www.wellingtonwest.ca

The Underpass Outdoor Urban Performances and Exhibits – Corner of Rideau and Colonel by Drive.
www.downtownrideau.com/index.php?page=147&sec=8

Crime and Punishment Jail Tour –A 60-minute guided historical tour of early prison life, death row and the gallows at the Old Carleton County Jail. Ottawa Jail Hostel, 75 Nicholas Street.
www.hauntedwalk.com/ottawatours.php

Ottawa International Animation Festival – The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is the largest of its kind in North America, attracting film buffs, art lovers, filmmakers, and cartoon fans from around the world.
www.animationfestival.ca/index.php

A Chorus Line – National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin Street, (613) 947-7000.
www.broadwayacrosscanada.ca/baa.web/Pages/BAACity.aspx?city=Ottawa&SeriesShowId=6857&showId=1287&name=A-Chorus-Line

Taste of ByWard - Throughout the month of October enjoy specials, sampling and demonstrations.
www.byward-market.com

Live Music – Live music every night. Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York Street.
www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com/calendar/index.php

OCTOBER 16

Come celebrate Diwali, the Hindu "Festival of Lights" with Indian Express, local dignitaries and the entire community. 6 to 7:30pm. Somerset Square, 1104 Somerset St West. (613) 761-6672

OCTOBER 20

Tree Reading Series – Free admission. Arts Court Library, 2 Daly Avenue. 
www.treereadingseries.ca

And Then There Were None – Enjoy a work of detective fiction by Agatha Christie. Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Avenue.
www.ottawalittletheatre.com

Jerry Douglas – October 20th and 21st. Vineyards Wine Bar Bistro, 54 York Street. (613) 241-4270.
www.vineyards.ca/web

OCTOBER 21

Writers Festival –Two day Ottawa International Writers’ Festival. St. Brigid's Centre for the Arts and Humanities, 314 St. Patrick Street.
www.writersfestival.org

NOVEMBER 5

First Thursday - Wellington West’s monthly gallery hop! Enjoy local art galleries and dinner or drinks, a play or live music. 6 to 9pm.
www.wellingtonwest.ca

NOVEMBER 15

Live local, local, shop local! 10 new winners drawn for free gift certificates. Hintonburg Community Centre, 1065 Wellington Street West.
www.wellingtonwest.ca

NOVEMBER 21

Wellington Wassail  - Ring in the Christmas Season with free hot drink stations, horse and buggy rides and a choral competition. Wellington Street West.
www.wellingtonwest.ca

DECEMBER 1

Plaid Tidings – Plaid Tidings is a heart-warming, nostalgic holiday special, blending music of the 50s and 60s. The show includes a hilarious tribute to the Ed Sullivan Show as the boys are sent from the heavens to bring joy to earth. 400 King Edward Ave.
www.ottawalittletheatre.com

DECEMBER 3

Christmas Lights Across Canada - The Capital glitters and shines! Every night, Canada’s Capital will come alive, as more than 300,000 dazzling Christmas lights illuminate the heart of Ottawa–Gatineau. Be sure to join in the illumination ceremony to celebrate the start of the holiday season.
www.christmaslights.gc.ca

JUNE 18, 2010

Italian Week– Come down to the heart of Little Italy for the feast of St. Anthony. A mardi gras celebration with thousands of people walking the street enjoying food and live music.
www.ottawakiosk.com/preston_street.html

SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2010

La Vendemmia – The premier destination for foodies and wine lovers. Preston Street. 
www.prestonstreet.com/lavendemmia/index.php