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
