Comedian J.J. Whitehead – Fri. Nov 22nd & Sat. Nov 23rd

 Jason John Whitehead has been touring his fiery brand of social comedy around the world for 20 years now. He is the main tour support for barnstorming Australian comedian Jim Jefferies and a Writers Guild Award nominee for his work on The Jim Jefferies Show (Comedy Central). A welcomed regular

Parkdale Public Market Holiday Market – Sat. Nov 23

 To kick off the festive season, The Parkdale Public Market is hosting a Holiday Market. Head there for evergreen trees, dazzling decor, and all the holiday cheer you can handle! Don't miss out on this cheerful day filled with joy and community vibes.

Sound of Sting: A Tribute to Sting & The Police – Sat. Nov 23rd

 Experience a tribute to Sting like never before with Sound of Sting! Experience the ultimate Sting tribute with Sound of Sting live in The Joint! From the reggae-infused rock of The Police to the jazz-driven hits of Sting’s solo career, this performance faithfully recreates his iconic sound across all eras.

39th Annual European Union Film Festival (EUFF) – Fri. Nov 15th – Sat. Nov 30th

 The European Union Film Festival is an annual showcase of the best contemporary cinema from Europe. For two weeks, the EUFF will premiere 28 films, one from each of the 27 European Union member states and Ukraine. Pack your bags and experience Europe through the power of cinema! The EUFF

613Artisan Market – Fri. Nov 22nd – Sun. Nov 24th

 The brand new 613Artisan Market is a magical makers market featuring 55 of the region’s top artisans. Explore a wide range of handmade, one-of-a-kind, artisan, creative, and vintage treasures - perfect for everyone on your list, even those who are hard to shop for. Plus, enjoy a variety of festive

Series Dance 10 #52 presents Takako Segawa – Thurs. Nov 21st until Sat. Nov. 23rd

 Contemporary dancer Takako Segawa, an award-winning contemporary dancer and choreographer, presents Echoes: Vibrations from Japan to Canada at the Ottawa Dance Directive. This 60-minute dance piece draws inspiration from the idea that the slightest movement, such as a butterfly's wing flutter, can resonate globally and instigate change. The piece takes viewers

Ottawa Christmas Market at Lansdowne – Fri. Nov 22nd – Sun. Jan 5th

 The Ottawa Christmas Market is located at Aberdeen Plaza, surrounded by snow-capped heritage buildings and wooden chalets. Thousands of Christmas lights and decorations twinkle and sparkle to create that festive atmosphere accompanied by holiday entertainment, local flavours, and, of course, some holiday shopping! On week one, catch the lighting of

The Museum’s Christmas Market – Thurs. Nov 21st – Sun. Nov 24th

 Get started on your holiday shopping in a festive and relaxed atmosphere in the Grand Hall at the Museum Christmas Market, where nearly 100 exhibitors and artisans welcome you to explore a variety of delightful products and unique handcrafted creations. You will find holiday decorations, artistic woodworking, glass items, gourmet

ByWard Winter Market – Fri. Nov 22 – Sun. Jan 5th

 The ByWard Market is transforming into an outdoor winter wonderland for the holiday season. To kick it all off, enjoy FREE Beavertails and hot chocolate (while supplies last), live tunes from the Salvation Army Brass Band (4 p.m. - 5 p.m.), a Tree Lighting Event (5:30 p.m. on George Street

2024 K-POP GALA – Sat. Dec 7th

 The Korean Culture Centre is hosting the 2024 K-POP GALA, where teams from across Canada will be celebrating their passion for K-pop with amazing performances. Space is limited; use the above link to make your required reservation. *Paid parking available underground or off-site

Idle Hands Arts, Crafts & Vintage Sale – Sun. Dec. 1st

 Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the Idle Hands Arts, Crafts & Vintage Sale is Ottawa's most anticipated and longest-running indie sale, featuring local independent businesses, artists, crafters, and vintage wares, original art, prints, jewellery, clothing, furniture, home decor, apothecary, toys, edible delights, and so much more.

Pawsitively Local: A Woof-Worthy Christmas Market – Sat. Nov 30th

 Get into the festive spirit at Woof-Worthy Christmas Market! With over 25 vendors showcasing their finest goods, it's the ideal place to kickstart your holiday shopping while supporting our community. This pet-friendly event welcomes furry companions, ensuring the whole family can enjoy browsing through a diverse range of offerings.

Ottawa Bach Choir’s ‘Christmas Oratorio’– Sat. Nov 30th

 Ottawa’s JUNO award-winning Ottawa Bach Choir (OBC) will open its 23rd season with a musical masterpiece that embodies the spirit of the festive season: Johann Sebastian Bach’s Weihnachts-Oratorium (Christmas Oratorio) The Christmas Oratorio is more than a concert; it is a celebration of the season, a journey into the heart of Baroque splendour.

Steven Page – Fri. Nov 29th

 Member of the Canadian Music Hall of Famer Steven Page joins us in The Joint this November! As one of the principal songwriters and lead singer of the Barenaked Ladies, Steven spent twenty years with the group, touring the world and selling millions of albums, and now he’s back on

MJ – Tues. Dec 31st – Sun. Jan 5th

 Ring in the New Year with Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry as Broadway Across Canada brings MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centred around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, to Canada’s Capital for an eight-show run. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert – Sat. Nov 23rd

 Join the 70 musicians of the FILMharmonic Orchestra on a journey to a galaxy far, far away as it performs John Williams’ Grammy®-winning score with the remastered 1980 film on the big screen. Created by George Lucas and directed by Irvin Kirshner, The Empire Strikes Back is perhaps the greatest

Gas & Grocery Giveaway – Fri. Nov 1st until Sat. Nov 30th

 Return of the Gas & Grocery Giveaway! | Over $50,0000 in Prizes to be Won!   It’s back! Get ready to fuel up with our Gas & Grocery giveaway.  Every Saturday in November is your chance to fill’ em up!  Over $50,000 in prizes to be won.   🚗🍎 Hourly Draws: 2

O Christmas Tea – Sat. Dec 21st & Sun. Dec 22nd

 Let the comedic duo James and Jamesy get you into the holiday spirit with their outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive show, which is reminiscent of classic British pantos. Rich in wordplay, comic physicality, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, O Christmas Tea is an uproarious fun play. When catastrophe strikes at James

Barrow Gang Buskers – Fri. Nov 22nd

 The band has been bringing joy to people's lives since they first began playing together on local street corners or in city parks during the Covid lockdowns. They are still at it, spreading good vibes across the city, but now you can catch their energetic rockabilly show at the Atomic

The Lucky Ron Show – Every Sat.

 A true legend in the Ottawa Valley. The Lucky Ron Show has been a mainstay at The Laff since 1999; he performs every single Saturday from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. In March 2023, the Lucky Ron Show was expanded to include local country solos and duos to open the show.  No