The National Arts Centre showcases professional Canadian and international performances and is the home of the world renowned National Arts Centre Orchestra. Excellent seating and acoustics allow appreciation of fine musical, dance and theatrical performances. The center also has a fine restaurant where you can have a meal before or after performances. The atmosphere is upscale and people generally dress accordingly.
This non-professional community theater has been producing plays since 1913; they are known for their high quality performances generated by a dedicated group of volunteers. Ottawa Little Theatre runs eight productions from September through May, and one popular musical production in the summer season. Tickets are reasonable and the atmosphere is relaxed yet highly professional for a community theater. Recent seasons have included everything from Noel Coward's Waiting in the Wings to John Bishop's The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.
Nestled at the heart of the city, SAW Galerie is a must-visit for all art enthusiasts in town. This art gallery is known for showcasing the artworks of the local artists. Every art piece at this venue talks about the social and political situation of Canada, giving it a one-of-its-kind identity. There are also interactive multimedia exhibits unlike other art galleries. Besides, this venue has also been a host to several music performances regularly.
Comprising four art spaces namely Gloucester Pottery School, Ottawa School of Art Orleans Campus Gallery, Promenade Arteast and the Trinity Art Gallery, Shenkman Arts Centre offers spacious exhibition spaces in Orleans, where numerous exhibitions take place throughout the year. Apart from the temporary exhibitions, this center also features two permanent art installations called Resonance by Maskull Lasserre and Stand by Adrian Gollner. If you are an art lover, this is an ideal place to meet artists and art collectors.
Mayfair Theatre has entertained Ottawa audiences with alternative and mainstream films since long. The high ceilings, chandeliers and decorative balconies take you back in time, but digital sound and a big screen meet modern standards. The seats are a little uncomfortable and parking is challenging, but the theater is magnificent and most evenings it shows double features. Certainly, an economical and pleasant way to spend an evening at the movies.
The Bronson Centre is a charitable organization which has provided invaluable services to the community since 1996. Besides being a noted organization, the Center also has spaces for rent that accommodate cultural and artistic events and activities. The Bronson Center event space consists of The Bronson Centre Theatre, Mac Hall, Meeting Rooms and Office Spaces. This venue is known for hosting a wide range of music concerts and is well-equipped with lighting and acoustic technology for the same.
Gabba Hey! is a music store and concert venue that has come to be cherished boon for the well-established and upcoming local bands that make up Ottawa's underground music scene. The concert space is made up of 17 different rooms that are available on rent for rehearsals and concerts. Apart for serving as a performance space, the studio is also a great place for musicians to mingle and get to know one another. The store offers an impressive collection of new and used vinyl records, cassettes, magazines, collectibles and more for sale, featuring several new bands alongside underground music legends.
Comprising four art spaces namely Gloucester Pottery School, Ottawa School of Art Orleans Campus Gallery, Promenade Arteast and the Trinity Art Gallery, Shenkman Arts Centre offers spacious exhibition spaces in Orleans, where numerous exhibitions take place throughout the year. Apart from the temporary exhibitions, this center also features two permanent art installations called Resonance by Maskull Lasserre and Stand by Adrian Gollner. If you are an art lover, this is an ideal place to meet artists and art collectors.
Located on O'Connor Street in Downtown Ottawa, the Ottawa Curling Club was established in 1851 by Allan Gilmour. The first curling club in the city, it had started out as Bytown Curling Club. The well-maintained facility features curling rinks as well as banquet halls, meeting areas and a bar. The rinks are available on rents for both private and corporate events.