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SUMMARY:Bruce Cockburn
DESCRIPTION:Bruce Cockburn has enjoyed an illustrious career shaped by politics\, spirituality\, and musical diversity. His remarkable journey has seen him embrace folk\, jazz\, rock\, and worldbeat styles while earning high praise as a prolific\, inspired songwriter and accomplished guitarist. He remains deeply respected for his activism and humanist song lyrics that thread throughout his career. On all his albums\, Cockburn has deftly captured the joy\, pain\, fear\, and faith of human experience in song. \nBruce Cockburn has won 13 JUNO Awards\, been inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame\, received a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award\, and has been made an Officer of the Order of Canada\, among many other accolades. He has 22 gold and platinum records\, including a six-times platinum record for his Christmas album. Cockburn continues to tour internationally.
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LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P 5W1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Toronto Comedy All Stars
DESCRIPTION:*This show has sold out for 11 seasons in a row so purchasing advanced tickets is highly recommended* \nBoasting dozens of appearances on TV\, radio and comedy festivals worldwide (and one working laptop between them)\, Toronto’s best standup comedians bring their A game to Ottawa for an unforgettable evening of comedy. \nCelebrate our 12th season at the NAC with killer comedians seen on Crave\, CBC\, SiriusXM\, AppleTV+ & more. Grab some drinks and have a laugh while we lurch from one apocalypse to another!
URL:https://covertottawaguy.com/event/toronto-comedy-all-stars/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P 5W1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Zadie Smith
DESCRIPTION:Zadie Smith\, born in North London in 1975 to an English father and Jamaican mother\, studied English at Cambridge and graduated in 1997. Her debut novel\, White Teeth\, became an international bestseller\, winning major awards including the Guardian First Book Award\, the Whitbread First Novel Award\, and the Commonwealth Writers Prize. It has been translated into more than twenty languages\, adapted for television and the stage\, and recognised by the New York Public Library and the New York Times as one of the most important books of the century. \nHer second novel\, The Autograph Man\, won the 2003 Jewish Quarterly Wingate Literary Prize. Smith was twice named one of Granta’s Best of Young British Novelists. On Beauty won the 2006 Orange Prize for Fiction and appears on several lists of the best books of the 21st century. NW was shortlisted for major prizes\, named one of the New York Times 10 Best Books of 2012\, and adapted by the BBC. Swing Time was a New York Times bestseller\, and her most recent novel\, The Fraud\, was widely acclaimed as one of the best books of 2023. \nSmith’s story collection Grand Union received multiple shortlist honours\, and her play The Wife of Willesden won the 2022 Critics’ Circle Theatre Award. She has published several essay collections\, with Dead and Alive forthcoming in 2025. Her honours include the Langston Hughes Medal\, the St. Louis Literary Award\, and the Bodley Medal. She is a member of the Royal Society of Literature and the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and lives in London.
URL:https://covertottawaguy.com/event/an-evening-with-zadie-smith/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P 5W1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Spooky Symphony
DESCRIPTION:It’s all treats\, no tricks inside Southam Hall! \nFrom an excerpt from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice to the theme from Ghostbusters and other hair-raising tunes\, this concert is sure to cast a spell on you this Halloween. Principal Youth Conductor and Community Ambassador Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser\, the NAC Orchestra\, and special guests bring spooky orchestral favourites to life in a fang-tastic performance. \nLike our musicians\, come decked out in your best costume—but be sure to park your broom at the door! \nWe hope you will enjoy the giant images on the NACOtron screen as they capture and magnify the magic of these fabulous concerts! \n—————————- \nPre-Concert Activities \nArrive 60 minutes early to participate in pre-concert activities in the NAC Main Lobby areas. More than a concert\, it’s an interactive musical experience!
URL:https://covertottawaguy.com/event/spooky-symphony/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P 5W1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Ray Chen in recital
DESCRIPTION:Violinist Ray Chen first gained international attention after winning the Queen Elisabeth Competition and has since built one of the largest digital audiences of any classical soloist. His recitals often combine core repertoire with showpieces and newer works. He is known for directly addressing audiences and reshaping the traditional recital format. This program focuses on contrast\, character\, and violin-driven repertoire. A recital format designed to feel immediate and close-up. \nA few things to know … \n\nViolinist Ray Chen—called “the epitome of cool” by the Sydney Morning Herald— returns to Southam Hall to calm the mind and stir the soul with a program spanning 200 years.\nEven if you’ve never seen him perform\, Chen may look familiar: He’s appeared in the hit series Mozart in the Jungle\, modelled for Giorgio Armani\, and was profiled in Vogue.\n\nWhether he’s performing on the world’s biggest stages or sharing the magic of classical music with two million fans online\, violinist Ray Chen is on a mission to connect people to inspiration\, beauty\, and moments of musical bliss. “The joy that’s inherent in music is meant to be shared\,” he wrote\, “and I want others to find this joy and motivation.” \nDon’t miss your chance to experience one of Chen’s enchanting performances when the Taiwanese Australian violinist returns to Southam Hall for a time-travelling recital exploring nearly 200 years of music. Works by Bach and Mozart bring the dance floor to the concert hall with rhythms of electrifying energy\, while Grieg’s final composition for violin and piano spins captivating melodies of romantic intensity. \nAnd a pair of showstoppers by the 19th-century Spanish virtuoso Pablo de Sarasate showcases the full range of the violin’s voice. Playera\, based on an Andalucian folk song\, bristles with the heat of flamenco\, while the sensuous Carmen Fantasy journeys through moments of operatic lyricism and primal passion—the perfect showcase for Chen’s dazzling virtuosity.
URL:https://covertottawaguy.com/event/ray-chen-in-recital/
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SUMMARY:Loreena McKennitt
DESCRIPTION:Next fall\, award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter\, Loreena McKennitt\, will be commemorating the 30th anniversary of her album\, The Mask and Mirror\, with an extensive tour of Eastern Canada. Widely acclaimed for its ‘cross-cultural fertilization’\, the album weaves together Celtic\, Spanish and Moroccan influences. \nLoreena will be accompanied by musical companions Caroline Lavelle on cello\, Brian Hughes on guitar\, Hugh Marsh on violin\, Dudley Phillips on bass and Robert Brian on drums. The first set each evening will feature fan favourites\, while the second set will include every song on the album. \nMcKennitt proclaims\, “This is a milestone anniversary in my career\, and I look forward to celebrating it at home.”  Her eclectic Celtic blend of pop\, folk and world music has sold more than 14 million albums worldwide\, and her recordings have achieved Gold\, Platinum and multi-Platinum status in 15 countries\, on four continents.
URL:https://covertottawaguy.com/event/loreena-mckennitt/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P 5W1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:STAR WARS and beyond
DESCRIPTION:Feel the power of the Force in John Williams’s legendary music from the Star Wars saga! \nSince the release of the first Star Wars film in 1977\, the Rebel Alliance’s quest to defeat Darth Vader’s Imperial Forces has taken the world by storm\, inspiring audiences with tales of intergalactic heroism\, jaw-dropping special effects\, and John Williams’s epic orchestral scores. \nNow’s your chance to experience five decades of movie magic as conductor Damon Gupton leads the NAC Orchestra in musical selections from nine Star Wars films. Prepare to be blown away by the brassy fanfares of the franchise’s iconic theme\, swoon at the exquisite harmonies of Luke and Leia’s theme\, and buckle up as the volcanic “Duel of the Fates” fills Southam Hall with cinematic suspense!
URL:https://covertottawaguy.com/event/star-wars-and-beyond/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P 5W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:STAR WARS and beyond
DESCRIPTION:Feel the power of the Force in John Williams’s legendary music from the Star Wars saga! \nSince the release of the first Star Wars film in 1977\, the Rebel Alliance’s quest to defeat Darth Vader’s Imperial Forces has taken the world by storm\, inspiring audiences with tales of intergalactic heroism\, jaw-dropping special effects\, and John Williams’s epic orchestral scores. \nNow’s your chance to experience five decades of movie magic as conductor Damon Gupton leads the NAC Orchestra in musical selections from nine Star Wars films. Prepare to be blown away by the brassy fanfares of the franchise’s iconic theme\, swoon at the exquisite harmonies of Luke and Leia’s theme\, and buckle up as the volcanic “Duel of the Fates” fills Southam Hall with cinematic suspense!
URL:https://covertottawaguy.com/event/star-wars-and-beyond/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P 5W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:STAR WARS and beyond
DESCRIPTION:Feel the power of the Force in John Williams’s legendary music from the Star Wars saga! \nSince the release of the first Star Wars film in 1977\, the Rebel Alliance’s quest to defeat Darth Vader’s Imperial Forces has taken the world by storm\, inspiring audiences with tales of intergalactic heroism\, jaw-dropping special effects\, and John Williams’s epic orchestral scores. \nNow’s your chance to experience five decades of movie magic as conductor Damon Gupton leads the NAC Orchestra in musical selections from nine Star Wars films. Prepare to be blown away by the brassy fanfares of the franchise’s iconic theme\, swoon at the exquisite harmonies of Luke and Leia’s theme\, and buckle up as the volcanic “Duel of the Fates” fills Southam Hall with cinematic suspense!
URL:https://covertottawaguy.com/event/star-wars-and-beyond/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P 5W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Allison Russell
DESCRIPTION:Montreal-born and Nashville-based\, Allison Russell is a Grammy\, Juno\, Americana and Folk Awards-winning artist\, actor\, author\, songwriter\, producer\, human rights advocate\, survivor and mother. She is the co-founder of Once and Future Sounds and Love Rising. Her debut solo album\, Outside Child\, was released in 2021\, followed by The Returner in 2023 via Concord/Fantasy Records. \nPrior to her solo career\, she co-founded\, recorded and toured internationally with the bands Po’Girl\, Birds of Chicago\, and Our Native Daughters. She is a member of Joni Mitchell’s Joni Jam band. \nRussell’s ensemble\, the Rainbow Coalition\, opened for Hozier’s Unreal Unearth tour throughout 2024. Their All Returners headlining tour will continue in the spring of 2025 in Australia and North America. Allison made her Broadway debut starring as Persephone in Anais Mitchell’s Hadestown from November 2024 to February 2025.
URL:https://covertottawaguy.com/event/allison-russell/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P 5W1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Stravinsky Stories
DESCRIPTION:For Christopher Stowell’s first programmed season as RWB’s new artistic director\, he brings us this glorious ode to Stravinsky\, the quintessential ballet composer of the 20th century. \nIn this special evening\, Stravinsky’s compositions will be brought to life on stage in two one-act ballets: Firebird\, composed in 1910 for Diaghilev’s Les Ballets Russes\, and The Fairy’s Kiss\, composed in 1928 for Les Ballets de Madame Ida Rubinstein. Often described as revolutionary\, Stravinsky’s work is difficult to characterize given his chameleon-like ability to constantly change his musical style. From percussive and folkloric\, to precise\, concise and witty\, the rhythmic vitality of his music has cemented him as one of the most beloved composers for dance. \nIn the spirit of revolutionary artistic endeavours\, the RWB has commissioned a new Firebird created by award-wining choreographer on the rise Chicagoan Houston Thomas. And\, the extraordinary Alexei Ratmansky is the creative force behind The Fairy’s Kiss\, conceived as an allegory about the seductive power of an artist’s muse\, originally commissioned by Miami City Ballet in 2017.
URL:https://covertottawaguy.com/event/stravinsky-stories/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P 5W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Stravinsky Stories
DESCRIPTION:For Christopher Stowell’s first programmed season as RWB’s new artistic director\, he brings us this glorious ode to Stravinsky\, the quintessential ballet composer of the 20th century. \nIn this special evening\, Stravinsky’s compositions will be brought to life on stage in two one-act ballets: Firebird\, composed in 1910 for Diaghilev’s Les Ballets Russes\, and The Fairy’s Kiss\, composed in 1928 for Les Ballets de Madame Ida Rubinstein. Often described as revolutionary\, Stravinsky’s work is difficult to characterize given his chameleon-like ability to constantly change his musical style. From percussive and folkloric\, to precise\, concise and witty\, the rhythmic vitality of his music has cemented him as one of the most beloved composers for dance. \nIn the spirit of revolutionary artistic endeavours\, the RWB has commissioned a new Firebird created by award-wining choreographer on the rise Chicagoan Houston Thomas. And\, the extraordinary Alexei Ratmansky is the creative force behind The Fairy’s Kiss\, conceived as an allegory about the seductive power of an artist’s muse\, originally commissioned by Miami City Ballet in 2017.
URL:https://covertottawaguy.com/event/stravinsky-stories/2026-10-30/
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SUMMARY:Stravinsky Stories
DESCRIPTION:For Christopher Stowell’s first programmed season as RWB’s new artistic director\, he brings us this glorious ode to Stravinsky\, the quintessential ballet composer of the 20th century. \nIn this special evening\, Stravinsky’s compositions will be brought to life on stage in two one-act ballets: Firebird\, composed in 1910 for Diaghilev’s Les Ballets Russes\, and The Fairy’s Kiss\, composed in 1928 for Les Ballets de Madame Ida Rubinstein. Often described as revolutionary\, Stravinsky’s work is difficult to characterize given his chameleon-like ability to constantly change his musical style. From percussive and folkloric\, to precise\, concise and witty\, the rhythmic vitality of his music has cemented him as one of the most beloved composers for dance. \nIn the spirit of revolutionary artistic endeavours\, the RWB has commissioned a new Firebird created by award-wining choreographer on the rise Chicagoan Houston Thomas. And\, the extraordinary Alexei Ratmansky is the creative force behind The Fairy’s Kiss\, conceived as an allegory about the seductive power of an artist’s muse\, originally commissioned by Miami City Ballet in 2017.
URL:https://covertottawaguy.com/event/stravinsky-stories/2026-10-31/
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SUMMARY:The Irish Descendants
DESCRIPTION:The Irish Descendants’ tribute to Stan Rogers is a heartfelt celebration of one of Canada’s most enduring songwriters. Rooted in deep respect and a shared musical lineage\, the album honours Rogers’ powerful storytelling and the timeless themes of sea\, land\, and community that resonate so strongly in Newfoundland and Labrador. With rich arrangements\, warm harmonies\, and performances by Rowan Sherlock\, Jeff Kinsman\, Madeline Carter\, and Con O’Brien\, the project carries Rogers’ legacy forward for new listeners while offering longtime fans a fresh\, lovingly crafted interpretation. This performance and album stand as both a thank‑you and a continuation—keeping these iconic songs alive\, connected\, and sung with pride.
URL:https://covertottawaguy.com/event/the-irish-descendants/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P 5W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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