1. See Denzal Sinclaire at the NAC
For you jazz lovers: Thursday and Friday, Denzal Sinclaire and the National Arts Centre Orchestra team up to perform the Nat King Cole songbook. Those shows are at Southam Hall in the NAC at 7:30 p.m., and tickets start at $23.
http://nac-cna.ca/en/orchestra/event/5187
2. Introduce Your Kids To Theatre With “Dib and Dob and The Journey Home”
It is a comic adventure with catchy songs and music about two brothers who are lost and found. The show includes comedy, sight gags, and gymnastics to energize this fun-filled fable. Guaranteed to keep your children laughing.
http://nac-cna.ca/en/englishtheatre/event/5154
3. Take a Brewery Tour with Brew Donkey
This is a fun event for those who appreciate craft beer. Visit Covered Bridge Brewing, Ashton Brewing, Mill St. Brewery and learn about craft beer on a bus “beer education” session. The tour leaves from D’Arcy McGee’s in Orléans and includes light snacks along the way.
http://www.brewdonkey.ca/pages/ottawa-brewery-tours
4. Do Some Animal Tracking on Snowshoes in the Gatineau Park
Take a free guided snowshoe hike with a nature interpreter. Tours run on Saturday and Sunday in both English and French. Reservations are recommended as the number of participants is limited.
5. For Something Unique, Visit “Twisted” – The February Fibre Festival
Hanging around Westboro? Visit Wall Space Gallery – they are celebrating fibre arts in partnership with Wabi Sabi, Twiss & Weber, and Fabrications. Visit the gallery at 358 Richmond Road between February 8 and 28 to experience some new textures!
http://wallspacegallery.ca/events_details.asp?id=358
6. Go Hear “Voices of Planet Earth” at the MosaiK Choral Festival
This is the final concert of the 4 day festival. It is a fantastic coming together of six choirs. A great event for the entire family.
http://mosaikchoralfestival.com/concert.html
7. Check Out the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Mini-Mammoth Book Sale
Help the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association (FOPLA) raise money for the Ottawa Public Library! There are books for all ages and interests! Sale is on Saturday, February 22 from 10 am to 2 pm at the James Bartleman Archives and Library Materials Centre (100 Tallwood Drive).
http://www.ottawapubliclibraryfriends.ca/en/page/events
8. Attend Ottawa’s Biggest Winter Zumba Party and Help Raise Money for CHEO
Do it for CHEO! Jorge Castro, a certified Zumba instructor, along with dj Mace from Hot 89.9 and D-Train invite you to join Ottawa’s largest ZUMBA party! At the Ottawa Congress Centre, on Saturday evening – dress to sweat!
http://www.zumbawithjorge.com/
9. Enjoy a Russian Bliny Brunch
Can’t get enough of the Sochi Olympics? Then go for a traditional Russion brunch featuring stacks of bliny crepes with caviar, smoked salmon, and other delicacies followed by a rich dessert table. Live dances, music, unique auction and a shot of flavored vodka included!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/24th-annual-maslenitsa-carnival-russian-bliny-brunch-tickets-10216226007
10. Have Dinner at the Havana Cafe
If you are craving the sun but can’t get away to the tropics, consider a dinner at the only Cuban restaurant in Ottawa – Havana Cafe. Located in a tiny bistro in Old Ottawa South, you will be transported to sunny shores with the authentic cuisine, music and laid back atmosphere.
If you have other suggestions for fun things to do in Ottawa this week, post them in the comments below. See you around town Ottawa!
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