• By: OLM Staff

10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend – November 4-6, 2022

Ernesto Cervini at the NAC

When: Friday, November 4, 2022
Where: National Arts Centre,1 Elgin Street
What time: 8 pm
Admission: Starting at $34 Click here to purchase tickets

Born from the imagination of JUNO Award-winning drummer and composer Ernesto Cervini and inspired by the incredible village from Louise Penny’s Three Pines detective series, this show features 15 original scores and endeavors to capture the spirit of the books about goodness and decency, integrity, courage, and love.

Photo: Michel Bertholet


Bryan Adams Birthday Bash

When: Saturday, November 5, 2022
Where: Overflow Brewery, 2477 Kaladar Avenue
What time: Doors open at 7 pm, show 8 pm
Admission: $20 online, $25 at the door Click here to purchase tickets

It's Overflow Brewery's third year of celebrating the birthday of Canadian rock icon Bryan Adams. If it's anything like the last two years, you are in for a fantastic show. Corey Sullivan will be belting out classic Bryan Adams along with his friends Matt and Marty Sobb, Julian St. Martin, Stephen F. Wood, and very special guests Rachael Jewell and Shawn Tavenier. They've even invited the guest of honour… wouldn't it be fun if he showed up? 19+ only.


Darryl Lennox at Yuk Yuks

When: Friday, November 4 & Saturday, November 5, 2022
Where: Yuk Yuk's Downtown Marriott, 100 Kent Street
What time: 9 pm
Admission:  $22.13   Click here to purchase tickets

Darryl Lennox credits his comic appeal to the experience of establishing himself in such diverse environments. Living with a visual impairment has refined his perspective further, allowing him to cut through audience preconceptions, discard self-pity, and deliver pitch-perfect repartee that leaves audiences spellbound and sore from laughter.


Ottawa 67s 

When: Friday, November 4 & Saturday, November 5, 2022
Where: The arena at TD Place
What time: (Both games) 7 pm
Admission:  From $20  Click here to purchase tickets

The Ottawa 67's nine-game winning streak might have ended last weekend, but here's to hoping their win over the Soo Greyhounds is the start of winning streak 2.0. The OHL team is at home for two games this weekend.

Photo: OHL


Gatineau 5th International Salsa Festival

When: Thursday, November 3rd until Sunday, November 6, 2022
Where: Various locations
What time: Various times  •  Click this link for the workshop schedule.
Admission: From $10 •  Click here to purchase tickets

The Ottawa Salsa Convention is a non-profit dance festival that celebrates Latin dance culture in the Ottawa-Gatineau region by providing an opportunity for dancers to develop their skills and showcase their talents in a three-day annual festival. Publicly-accessible workshops in various Latin dance styles, including Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha, Kizomba, Zouk, Tango, and Latin Ballroom.

Photo: Gatineau International Salsa Festival


Classic Seger 

When: Saturday, November 5, 2022
Where: Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive
What time: 7:30 pm
Admission: From $53.50  Click here to purchase tickets

If you have never been to a 1970s rock-n-roll show, you owe it to yourself to experience Classic Seger Live! Performing classic Bob Seger hits like Night Moves, Turn the Page, and Katmandu, audiences will be screaming for more as Classic Seger’s show reminds audiences that Rock n Roll Never Forgets

Photo: Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe


Ottawa Senators vs. Philadelphia Flyers

When: Saturday, November 5, 2022
Where: Canadian Tire Centre,1000 Palladium Drive
What time: 7 pm
Admission: From $30  Click here to purchase tickets

Head to the Canadian Tire Centre to catch all the fun as the Sens take on the Flyers. 

Photo: NHL.COM


Outstanding in their Fields

When: Friday, November 4, 2022
Where: Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West
What time: 7 pm to 9 pm
Admission: From $89  Click here to purchase all tickets

Ottawa's Savvy Company is hosting Outstanding in their Fields, a taste-and-buy event to discover 100+ wines and craft ciders from across Ontario. Take advantage of the promotion to meet the makers who have just finished harvest — buy an $89 ticket and bring a Friend for free. 19+ 

PHOTO: Savvy Company


Ottawa Canadian Film Festival 

When: Thursday, November 3 until Sunday, November 5, 2022
Where: ByTowne Cinema, 325 Rideau Street
What time: Various times  
Admission: $13.50 Click here for schedule and to purchase tickets · 

Head to the Bytowne Cinema to take in OCan22's celebration of Canadian film. The non-profit Ottawa Canadian Film Festival is screening 12 titles from independent Canadian filmmakers.


Canada Army Run

When: Sunday, November 6, 2022
Where: Cartier Square Drill Hall, 2 Queen Elizabeth Driveway
What time: 7:30 am to 1 pm
Admission: 100$  Click here for tickets

Canada Army Run is military in flavour from beginning to end. From the cannon used as a starter's pistol to the "dog-tag" medals all participants receive when they cross the finish line, military bands, army equipment displays, and a pasta dinner served military field-kitchen style make for a weekend you won't soon forget!

Photo: Army Run