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THE ACCOUNTANT OF AUSCHWITZ – HOT DOCS AT THE CANADIAN WAR MUSEUM

Thu, Mar 21 - 07:00 PM

The Canadian War Museum is proud to partner with Hot Docs — North America’s largest documentary...

Canadian War Museum
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Kimberly Sunstrum Live at Heart and Crown

Thu, Mar 21 - 08:00 PM

Drawing musical inspiration from her Afro-Canadian roots and a very migratory upbringing,...

Heart and Crown
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Steve Boudreau & Mark Ferguson

Fri, Mar 22

Two of Ottawa's finest performing a superb evening of music. GigSpace will have two grand pianos...

Gigspace Ottawa
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The Liam Lloyd Duo

Thu, Mar 28 - 09:00 PM

"I can definitely say that Liam Lloyd is a pro performer! I can always tell Liam genuinely loves...

Heart and Crown Preston
Live Entertainment
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Tevet Sela & John Roney

Sat, Mar 30 - 07:00 PM

Saxophonist Tevet Sela & pianist John Roney return for another brilliant duo performance, this...

Gigspace Ottawa
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body-spirit medicine

Sun, Mar 31 - 02:00 PM

Drop into the meditation of the body and find spaces between effort and sweet surrender. This...

Yoga Town
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INTRODUCING 101 THINGS TO DO ON PRESTON We are excited to present 101 Things to do on Preston Street. Your guide to some of the most entertaining, engaging and inspiring activities to enjoy in and around the nation's capital. As one of Ottawa's most vibrant urban neighbourhoods, Preston Street and its surrounding area offer a multitude of adventurous options. We'll be sending out new ideas each week including live entertainment, food, drink, family activities, shopping, history, recreations and so much more.
#88 THE ICE DRAGONS ARE COMING An exciting new addition to the 2018 Winterlude lineup is North America’s first ever ice dragon boat festival. Preston Street makes the ideal home base for watching all the exciting action on nearby Dow’s Lake. For more information visit http://www.icedragonboat.ca/ and be sure to include a Winterlude break for lunch, coffee, hot chocolate or dinner at one of Little Italy’s many delightful cafes and restaurants!
#13 PLAY HOCKEY IN LITTLE ITALY Strap on your skates, grab your helmet and some friends then enjoy the wonderful Canadian tradition of playing shinny or skating laps on an outdoor rink. Carefully tended by dedicated volunteers, seasonal rinks ideal for skaters of all ages are located at both Plouffe Park on Preston Street and Ev Tremblay Park on Beech Street; they’re just two of Ottawa’s more than 250 outdoor rinks. Open daily, weather permitting. Warm up afterwards with hot chocolate at one of Preston’s many...
#76 CHRISTMAS IN THE CAPITAL There’s something magical about heading out to do your Christmas shopping right after the first snowfall of the season. On Preston Street, we love the holidays and you’ll find our merchants ready, willing and able to help with everyone on your gift list. From unique, not-found-anywhere-else items to seasonal specials and beautiful old-world Christmas decor, we make Christmas shopping fun and successful. Make a day of it by planning to have lunch or dinner in Little Italy as a reward for...
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Roderick Lahey Roderick Lahey “I have always surrounded myself with the arts. While enrolled in an architectural technology program I went to a... Read their story
Eric Diotte Eric Diotte “I’ve always loved food. My grandma and grandpa always did big family meals. I first got more serious when I started... Read their story
Anna Popadopoulos Anna Popadopoulos “Our recipes have been passed down from generation to generation. My mother has always been baking and she had us... Read their story