Cityfolk Festival Day #1: (Feat: Alex Warren, Tyler Shaw)
2025-09-10 17:00 - 23:00 (America/Toronto) | Lansdowne Park, Marche Way, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7

Dumpling Fest
2025-09-10 17:30 - 21:30
Experience different restaurants and tastes that may include Chinese soup dumplings, Filipino lumpia, Korean mandu, Nepalese momos, Polish pierogies and more. Our evening tasting extravaganza is on Wednesday September 10 from 5:30pm until 9:30pm.
Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to visit a variety of different types of restaurants throughout the event.
Visit each of the participating restaurants at your leisure by car or transit.
Tickets:
Ultra Early-bird Tickets: $49 per person through July 13, 2025
Early-bird Tickets $59 per person after July 13, 2025
Regular $69 per person through September 6, 2025
Note: Eventbrite fee, HST and GST is extra on all tickets purchased online.
Ticket price includes tasting plates of dumplings at each of the participating restaurants on this self-guided tour throughout the evening.
Note: ALL Tickets must be purchased in advance online. All ticket sales are final. Participating restaurants subject to change. Event produced by CMI Chat Media Inc. This is an all ages event and everyone is welcome.
Refund Policy: We understand that plans can change, but please note that all ticket sales are final. While we can’t offer refunds, you’re more than welcome to transfer your ticket to another person if you find yourself unable to attend

Stray Dog Brewing Company: Taproom Trivia Night
2025-09-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Stray Dog Brewing Company, 501 Lacolle Way, Orleans, Ontario, K4A 5B6, Canada
Exercise your grey matter each and every Wednesday night.Reservations are a must to secure your spot. Send your team name and number of people to info@straydogbrewing.ca ONLY on Wednesday starting at 8 a.m.Teams up to 6 people or play as an individual.7 categories, 10 questions each category including picture and music, general knowledge, current events, and some pretty whacked out themes.Great prizes, lots of laughs. Smack talk encouraged.Bring in some food or order from our friends next door at BBCR.ca.

Paint Night + Networking Mixer for Young Professionals
2025-09-10 18:00 - 21:00 | The Office Resto Pub, 202 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5C1, Canada
Join us for a vibrant Paint Night + Networking Mixer designed for young professionals in their 20s and 30s! Whether you’re coming solo or with a friend, you’ll enjoy step-by-step painting instruction, great conversations, and a welcoming, laid-back vibe.
⏳ Tickets Are Selling Fast!
🎉 Final spots available — once we’re full, registration closes automatically.
🔥 We limit capacity to keep things social, fun, and engaging — don’t miss out!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.4/5 from 1000+ past attendees – join the fun!

🎯 Key Benefits
🎨 Express your creativity through a fun painting session
🧋 Grab your favorite drink while you paint
🤝 Network with Ottawa’s Young Professionals in their 20s and 30s
🌟 No experience needed — just bring good vibes!
Reservation for National Social Networking Group / Tom
🗓️ Event Schedule
🕕 6:00 PM – Professional Networking Hour🍹
🎨 7:05 PM – Paint Workshop begins
💸 Tickets start at just $27.99 — includes all painting materials!
🎨 Create your masterpiece and new connections — few seats left!
Trust & Support
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🔄 **Refund Policy:** Full refund up to 7 days before event
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Instructor:
Noona is a multidisciplinary artist entering her fourth year at university, studying Visual Arts and Philosophy with a focus on therapeutic and holistic arts. She uses creativity as a pathway to healing, freedom, and self-expression, aiming to become a holistic art therapist.

The Michael Jackson HIStory Show
2025-09-10 19:00 - 21:30 | Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Orleans, Ontario, K1E 0A1, Canada
Showtime presents this spectacular music tribute and full-scale stage production honouring the one and only King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
Celebrate Jackson’s creative genius and unsurpassed talent with riveting live performances evoking his early days as a member of the Jackson 5, his groundbreaking theatrics in the 80s and his continued domination of Pop culture into the 21st century.
Songs include Thriller, Billie Jean, Smooth Criminal, Bad, Beat It, ABC, Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough, Human Nature, PYT, They Don’t Really Care About Us and many more!
Get the full Michael Jackson concert experience with triple-threat performer Garth Field – electrifying in his role as Michael Jackson – plus a live band, choreographed dancers, authentic costumes, state-of-the-art sound and theatrical lighting, vision and effects.

Tosca: Opera in Concert
2025-09-10 20:00 - 22:30, 2025-09-12 20:00 - 22:30 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
Semi-staged production presented in Italian with English and French surtitles.
Music by Giacomo Puccini
Libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica
Three things to know:

Filled with moments of intrigue, deception, and revenge, Tosca offers as much suspense as your favourite crime novel or film noir.
This semi-staged production reunites the creative team behind NAC Orchestra’s sold-out 2023 performances of Mozart’s Don Giovanni.
Internationally acclaimed soprano Ailyn Pérez stars as Floria Tosca, the most famous opera singer in Rome.

A tale of art, politics, and dangerous romance set in early 19th-century Rome, Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca has left audiences swooning since its premiere 125 years ago.
At the centre of the opera is Floria Tosca—the prima donna of Rome, who risks her own life to save her rebellious lover Mario Cavaradossi from persecution by the corrupt chief of police, Baron Scarpia. Will she pledge her love to Scarpia to save Cavaradossi from the firing squad, or will she do whatever it takes to save both of their lives?
Experience an evening of intense drama and heartbreaking melodies when Tosca takes over Southam Hall in a semi-staged production led by conductor Alexander Shelley and director Joel Ivany. Soprano Ailyn Pérez—praised worldwide for her “luscious voice, dazzling stage presence, and great acting” (Opera News)—takes on the title role of Tosca, joined by an outstanding lineup of Canadian singers including tenor Matthew Cairns as Cavaradossi, bass-baritone Nathan Berg as Scarpia, and members of Edmonton Opera’s Emerging Artist Program.

Songs from the Shed
2025-09-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Sparks Street, Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 7S8, Canada
A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series, Songs from the Shed, will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 12pm-1:30pm. Music lovers from the Ottawa region are invited to come enjoy lunch outdoors with a variety of captivating singer-songwriters in solo or duo formations. The project will be run by Ottawa’s own Jessy Lindsay, bilingual singer-songwriter and program coordinator.
​Program Details:
​Dates: Every Tuesday & Thursday from June 5th to October 9th 2025.
​​Venue: The Shed on Sparks Street, Ottawa (between Bank St & O’Connor St near 190 Sparks St)
Time: 12pm-1:30pm
​Price: FREE (no ticket required)
Line-Up: https://ottawamic.com/programming/songs-from-the-shed

Cityfolk Festival Day #2: (Feat: Junkhouse, Melissa Etheridge)
2025-09-11 17:00 - 23:00 | Lansdowne Park, Marche Way, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7

The Last Waltz - A musical celebration of The Band 50th anniversary
2025-09-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Orleans, Ontario, K1E 0A1, Canada
The Last Waltz – a Musical Celebration of The Band LIVE celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the historic concert debuts at the Shenkman Arts Centre.
This September, an all-star Canadian cast of award-winning blues and roots musicians, under the direction of Juno award winning producer and musical director, Lance Anderson, will perform selections from their hit show that recreates the atmosphere of The Band’s final concert, captured in Martin Scorcese’s award-winning concert film, The Last Waltz.
2025 will mark the 15th year this cast of The Last Waltz has performed live. The concert will feature special guests Chuck Jackson (Downchild Blues Band), Matt Weidinger, Quisha Wint (Matchedash Parish), and Johnny Max.

Stray Dog Open Mic Night
2025-09-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Stray Dog Brewing Company, 501 Lacolle Way, Orleans, Ontario, K4A 5B6, Canada
No Cover!Come see some great amateur talent, every Thursday as our stage hosts the best local musicians.Musicians, register at info@straydogbrewing.ca or just show up. Our host, Matthew Palmer, will entertain you and make sure everyone has a fantastic experience.We provide speakers, mic and stand, stage, professional lighting, acoustic guitar if needed, etc. (sorry, no drums at the moment)

Kevin Bridges Live
2025-09-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Nepean, Ontario, K2G 5K7, Canada
After more than two decades of packed arenas, five critically-acclaimed tours, and over 1.5 million tickets sold worldwide, Kevin Bridges—one of the UK’s most celebrated comedians—is coming to North America with his Live tour this fall!
With five stand-up specials, including the cinematic release of his latest show The Overdue Catch-Up, and two bestselling books, Kevin Bridges is a comedic force whose sharp wit and relatable storytelling have made him a household name across the UK and beyond. Now, for the first time ever, Canadian audiences will get to experience his signature brand of comedy—live on stage.
Bridges has performed to sold-out crowds across Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the Middle East. Known for his observational humour and effortless delivery, his shows are a masterclass in stand-up. From New Brunswick to British Columbia, Kevin is hitting the road for a nationwide tour that promises fresh laughs, unforgettable moments, and the same powerhouse performance style that has made him a global sensation.

Fifty-Five Plus Lifestyle Show
2025-09-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-13 10:00 - 16:00 | EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Drive, Gloucester, Ontario, K1V 1S2, Canada
Don’t miss an extraordinary experience at the Fifty-Five Plus Lifestyle Show April 4 and 5 at the EY Centre. Better than ever, this popular event features an impressive lineup of exhibitors and experts ready to help you make the most of your future.

You’ll find a diverse range of options, opportunities, services and products to meet your needs and match your interests. You’ll also discover new ways to elevate your lifestyle and thrive in the years to come.

Join us for prizes, swag and beverage samples. Find out about the latest and best lifestyle opportunities. Take your chance in contests to WIN incredible prizes and enjoy captivating FREE entertainment.

Orleans Ribfest and Poutine!
2025-09-12 11:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-13 11:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-14 11:00 - 19:00 | Orleans Centrum Plaza, 255 Centrum Boulevard, Orleans, Ontario, K1E 3X7, Canada
Bonjour/Hello Orléans!

Bienvenue/Welcome to the 2025 Orléans Ribfest and Poutine presented by Ribfest Canada and Joe Mufferaw Spirits.
SEPTEMBER 12-14, 2025
@ 255 Centrum Blvd & Square (near Shenkman “Arts” Centre & Mexi’s Restaurant)
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Ribfest Days and Times

Friday : 11:30pm to 9pm

Saturday: 11am to 9pm

Sunday: 11am to 7pm

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NEW “Cookoff Competition” – Sunday, Sept 14 @ 11:00am
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NEW & EXPANDED: PoutineFest featuring over to 50 kinds of Poutine from Smokin’ RRs, Bash’s Food Truck, Northern Bites, Spring Chips, Great Canadian Poutinerie, and Lou Fast Food.

5 Award Winning Ribbers from Canada and the US

featuring Brickyard BBQ, Texas Jacks BBQ, Route 55 BBQ, Jack The Ribber BBQ, and Bubbalou’s BBQ serving up the best in Beef and Pork Ribs, BBQ Chicken, Pulled Pork, Brisket, and delicious Sides. (with LOVE)

A NEW 750-person Bevvy Bar featuring Orleans Brewing Co., Joe Mufferaw Spirits, Founder’s Original Coolers, & and Chilean Red and White Wine, Cider, and Hard Seltzers

Feature Foodies include Pinks Mini Donuts, Blooming Onion, Heavenly Ice Cream, Fresh Lemonade, Korean Korn Dogs, Cheese Cake, Freshly, and more.

Live Music all weekend long on The Big Sticky Stage

Kids Zone including Henna, Bouncie Castles, Face Painting and Corn Hole Games

FREE Parking

FREE Contests and Promotions

Best Rack Competition and Market Village

Cityfolk Festival Day #3: (Feat: Morrissey)
2025-09-12 17:00 - 23:00 | Lansdowne Park, Marche Way, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7

Comeback Kid, Prowl & Punitive Damage
2025-09-12 19:00 - 22:30 | Overflow Brewing Company, 2477 Kaladar Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
🔥 Hardcore Alert: Comeback Kid’s “Wake the Dead” 20th Anniversary Tour Hits Ottawa! 🔥

Get ready, Ottawa! On Friday, September 12, 2025, the legendary Canadian hardcore band Comeback Kid brings their explosive energy to Overflow Brewing Co. as part of their “Wake the Dead” 20th Anniversary Tour. This is a night you won’t want to miss!

🎤 Lineup:

Comeback Kid: Celebrating two decades since their iconic album “Wake the Dead,” expect a setlist packed with fan favorites and high-octane performances.

Prowl: Hailing from Montreal, this hardcore outfit delivers raw intensity and unrelenting riffs.

Punitive Damage: Bringing the heat from BC/WA, their aggressive sound and powerful vocals are sure to ignite the crowd.

📍 Venue: Overflow Brewing Co., 2477 Kaladar Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1V 8B9
🕖 Doors Open: 7:00 PM
🎶 Show Starts: 7:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $35 (plus fees)
🔞 Age Restriction: 19+ (Valid ID required)Canadian Beats Media | For fans by fans+4thephoenixconcerttheatre.com+4The Starlite Room+4

This event is presented by Spectrasonic, with support from Ontario Creates, FACTOR, and Overflow Brewing Co. Tickets are limited to six per person and are expected to sell out quickly. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this monumental night in hardcore history!

Capital Pop-Up Cinema Presents: Encino Man
2025-09-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Sparks Street, Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 7S8, Canada
Join Us for a Special Evening on Sparks Street
​Experience an evening like no other on Sparks Street. One block south of Parliament Hill, historic and pedestrian Sparks Street is nestled in the hustle and bustle of Ottawa’s urban core.
​Event Highlights:
​Film Screening: The movie will be at 7:30 PM. Arrive early to secure a good spot! You will find us on Block 5 of Sparks Street between Kent and Lyon.
​Explore the Neighbourhood: Before the film, take some time to explore what Sparks Street and Downtown have to offer. Steps away from Parliament Hill and award-winning restaurants, you are sure to have a great night.
​Create Memories: Like all our events, this is a perfect opportunity to create special memories. Bring a picnic, chairs, and blankets to snuggle up and enjoy a fantastic night with a great film.
​We look forward to seeing you there!
​About the Movie​
​Concession Offerings
​About the Downtown BIA

Jeff Leeson - Jokes On You Comedy Tour
2025-09-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Orleans, Ontario, K1E 0A1, Canada
Internationally touring comedian Jeff Leeson returns to Ottawa for a night of live stand-up comedy you will never forget!
With over 100 Million views online, find out why this is definitely one show you do not want to miss.

Sing a Sea Shanty
2025-09-12 20:00 - 23:00 | Beyond the Pale Brewery, 250 City Centre Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
YARR SHIPMATES! THE CREW SAILS AGAIN ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12!!
Join your favorite band of brigands, the Bytown Sea Shanty Collective, for another unforgettable sea shanty singalong at BTP!
As always, this is a free event (no cover, no tickets)! Arrive early to secure your spot, as it’s sure to fill up fast. BTP will take reservations while they last.
Expect great grog, spirited shanties, and surprise guests! If you’d like to lead a shanty, send us a message! The more the merrier as we grow this crew!
Bytown Sea Shanty is an inclusive and accessible singing experience—no musical background needed, and no pressure! Just grab your fave glass of grog, your enthusiasm, and follow along with the projected lyrics.
Want to relax and listen? That’s welcome too! Ready to belt out “Leave Her, Johnny”? We’d love it! Bring your enthusiasm and as many friends as you can gather!
The merriment kicks off at 8:00 PM!

4th Annual Butter Tart Festival
2025-09-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Stittsville Market @ The Barn, 6154 Abbott Street East, Stittsville, Ontario, K2S 1V5, Canada
Join us at The Market at the Barn for the 4th Annual Butter Tart Festival, Stittsville’s Sweetest Day, for all of your butter tart wants! There’s going to be all the options including gluten free, dairy free, nut free, and even 100% vegan tarts! Absolutely something for everyone.
Games for the kids, snow clearing tractor to explore, hot ready to eat food, sweet treats of every kind, ice cream, artisans, temporary tattoos… and maybe a wild animal show or two! A great day for the whole family!!

A huge thank you to our sponsors Jessica Higgs Real Estate, Maverick’s Donuts Ottawa, Capital Services, and Tailored Home Improvements for helping us get this together for Stittsville!

613Flea
2025-09-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Aberdeen Pavilion, 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5J3, Canada
Don’t miss the ever-changing marketplace that features eclectic goods,
handmade, antiques, vintage clothing, great foods and one-of-a-kinds!
Lansdowne Park, 1015 Bank St., Ottawa
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Taste of Manotick
2025-09-13 14:00 - 18:00 | Manotick, Manotick, Ontario, Canada
Taste of Manotick is an annual street festival celebrating the charm and flavours of our village. Local shops, restaurants, and vendors line Main Street, offering samples, specials, and entertainment. With live music, family-friendly activities, and a vibrant atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to explore and support Manotick’s local makers and businesses.

Cat Video Fest
2025-09-13 16:15 - 17:30 | Bytowne Cinema, 325 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5Y4, Canada
“Watching silly cat videos is good for you.” – The Wall Street Journal, Oct. 4, 2016
Cat Video Fest is back at ByTowne Cinema! The 75-minute-reel of cat videos is family-friendly and can be enjoyed by everyone!
CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses.
It’s the purrr-fect way to celebrate our favourite four-legged feline friends while raising money for local cats in need!

Cityfolk Festival Day #4: (Feat: Dropkick Murphys, The Pogues)
2025-09-13 17:00 - 23:00 | Lansdowne Park, Marche Way, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7

Mark Normand: Ya Don’t Say Tour
2025-09-13 19:00 - 20:30 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
Dubbed by Jerry Seinfeld as the “best young up and coming comic,” Mark Normand has quickly become one of the most talked about touring comedians on the scene. Normand’s 2023 one-hour Netflix special, SOUP TO NUTS, was a staple in the streamers’ Top Ten for several weeks. This follows Normand’s self-released special, 2020’s OUT TO LUNCH which amassed over 12 million views on YouTube. He also starred on Netflix’s Season 3 of THE STAND UPS. Normand’s popularity has also translated to tours internationally to such countries as Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Spain, Norway and Portugal.
An extremely prolific stand-up, the New Orleans born comedian previously had two Comedy Central specials and has made an unparalleled seven appearances on “Conan,” four appearances on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” and has also appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Mark is a frequent guest on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” and hosts his own podcasts “Tuesdays with Stories” and “We Might Be Drunk.”

NEMR: Extremely Unextremist
2025-09-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K2G 1V8, Canada
Presented by Just for Laughs Live.
*Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin College student ID is required to access and use this ticket type.)
NEMR is a Lebanese/American stand-Up comedian credited with establishing and pioneering the stand-up comedy scene throughout the Middle East where he performs in English. Nemr grew up in San Diego and then moved back with his family to Lebanon. He went on to break down barriers and unite people in a region where bombing on stage can have a completely different meaning. His last special Dropping Hot broke every record previously set for a world tour and now Nemr is touring his funniest show yet!

Ben Bankas
2025-09-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Bronson Centre Musical Theatre, 211 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 6H5, Canada
DFRNT NIGHTS presents
BEN BANKAS

19+

Sat Sept 13th, Doors at 7pm, 19+ ID required
Advance tickets on sale now at Ticketweb.ca

Ticket Prices:
$42.05-$47.20
