“Discover the Weekend Highlights in Ottawa:NAC January 26-28”
The NAC Orchestra is set to host Los Angeles-based Troupe Vertigo for a series of captivating circus-dance-theatre performances, accompanied by the dynamic music of Emmanuel Chabrier’s España and selections from George Gershwin, George Bizet’s Carmen, and more.
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The shows will take place from Thursday, January 25, to Sunday, January 28, starting at 8 p.m. Tickets for this mesmerizing experience start at $31.
Meanwhile, at the University of Ottawa Theatre, the U of O Theatre Club presents “Little Women.” Although Thursday’s 7 p.m. show is sold out, tickets are still available for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, ranging from $15 to $20. The Friday show begins at 7 p.m., and there are additional shows over the weekend at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
For those seeking a vibrant nightlife experience, Club Alea at Casino Lac-Leamy in Gatineau is hosting a full moon weekend party with EDM, House, and Top 40 music. The club is open from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. on both Friday and Saturday.
4 Wheelies Roller Rink on Baxter Road is organizing a ‘roller skating jam’ and after-party on Saturday. The jam runs from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by the after-party from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Clarence Street. Tickets for this nostalgic event featuring old school, ’90s R&B, hip hop, ‘90s dancehall, early 2000’s, funk, rare grooves, and soulful house music are priced at $10.38.
The Greely Community Association is hosting the Greely Winter Carnival, featuring a youth dance, magic show, sleigh rides, and a firefighters pancake breakfast. More details on event dates and times can be found online.
For the athletic and adventurous, the Carleton Cup, an annual charity race and Canadian triathlon, takes place on the Rideau Canal Skateway. The 36th Annual Carleton Cup is set for Saturday, January 27, with on-site registration available from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Aulde Dubliner on Preston Street if the canal is closed.
Escape the cold at the Robert Plante Greenhouses Annual Winter Market on Saturday, January 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event, located at 4228 Navan Road, features over 40 local vendors offering handmade crafts and locally crafted goods. Admission is free.
Sports enthusiasts can cheer on the Ottawa Senators as they face off against the New York Rangers on Saturday at the Canadian Tire Centre. Game time is 7 p.m., and tickets are available on the Ottawa Senators website. Additionally, the Senators will host the family-friendly Sens Skills event on Sunday, where the team will compete in various skill events. Tickets for Sens Skills are $20 or less, with Family 4 packs available for $10 per ticket in select sections for families of four or more.
