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This week, there’s a great variety of events happening all around! You can indulge in chocolate tastings in Almonte, enjoy standup comedy in Chelsea, attend a film festival in Cornwall, hunt for antiques in Carleton Place, join board game nights in Vanier, savor chili dishes in Centretown, watch modern dance performances in Deep River or Orléans, and celebrate hockey games or Robbie Burns events … and that’s just scratching the surface.
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Explore sports history in Cornwall
The second session of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Historical Society’s new Speaker Series will happen on Tuesday, January 20, at Schnitzel’s Restaurant in Cornwall. Author Thom Racine will share stories about Cornwall’s sports history-including Victorian lacrosse matches at the Athletic Grounds, the tragic on-ice incident involving Owen Mc Court and its aftermath, as well as women who dominated hockey during World War I. Tickets are limited and cost $15.
Try fat biking in Gatineau
Le Harfang is hosting an all-day event called Fat-Fest on Saturday, January 24. Enjoy guided fat-bike tours suitable for various skill levels along with outdoor and indoor music performances, beer tasting from a microbrewery, delicious food from Le Rituel, and more.
Shop for antiques in Carleton Place
The Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum is organizing its inaugural fundraising antiques sale on Saturday, January 24. Eight vendors will showcase antiques, vintage items and collectibles.
Get inspired for weddings in Ottawa
Photo by Beatriz Perez Moya on Unsplash.
If you found an engagement ring under your Christmas tree this year? The Capital Wedding Show at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre (January 24 and 25) is perfect for exploring ideas related to dresses, catering options, honeymoons and more.
Enjoy winter festivals
This week features several winter carnivals near Ottawa including Carnaval St-Jean Bosco in Gatineau (January 19 to 25), Optimist Club Winter Carnival at Carlsbad Springs (January 23 to 25), Dalkeith Winter Carnival (January 24 and 25), plus Trend Arlington Community Association’s Winter Carnival (January 25). If you’re willing to venture further out you could also check out Laval en blanc happening from January 23 to 25.
If you can’t make it to a winter festival this week but want to plan ahead for one later this season; take a look at my extensive list of nearby winter celebrations.
Join board game night in Vanier
The Vanier Sugar Shack is hosting a board game night on Tuesday, January 20 from 6pm to 10pm. Everyone is welcome! Experts from Studio Staja will be available to teach new games. Snacks and bar service will be provided. Bring your own game for free admission; otherwise it’s $3 per person.
Visit markets at Navan or Lansdowne Park
On January 24 and 25th Robert Plante Greenhouses located inside their tropical greenhouses hosts a Winter Market with over 150 local vendors offering handmade goods as well as artisanal products.
Meanwhile at Lansdowne Park’s Aberdeen Pavilion-613flea returns with another lively indoor market set for Saturday January 24 featuring around 150 vendors presenting handmade items alongside antiques vintage clothing foods plus unique products.
Well-behaved pets are welcome at both locations!
Celebrate Black History Month in Orléans
Stories and Sweets: Celebrating Black History takes place Sunday afternoon January 25th at Shenkman Arts Centre-Orléans where attendees can experience live music spoken word performances vendor market discussions led by Black creatives professionals suitable for all ages!
Catch some live music
This week offers plenty of concerts including an open-stage night event happening in Chelsea multiple shows featuring Mimi O’Bonsawin Greathunter single release party tributes honoring The Eagles Black Sabbath AC/DC! Check my concert listing for links regarding these performances among many others coming up soon!
Enjoy comedy shows in Chelsea or Kingston
Culturally Inappropriate Comedy Tour arrives at The Mansion Kingston Thursday evening January 22nd!
Motel Chelsea welcomes comedian Jordan Angus award-winning Bobby Knauff headlining Rory Gardiner Friday evening January 23rd!</p
Watch modern dance performances either Orléans Deep River
MOSAÏCO showcases digital art combined with flamenco Québécois step African Latin urban dances honoring diversity within our society! Five dancers create movements affecting reactive projections behind them-a textured mosaic comes alive transforming according performers’ actions! Catch performance Thursday night Jan.22nd Shenkman Arts Centre -Orléans Friday Night Jan.23rd Bernard Childs Auditorium located Mackenzie Community School Deep River!
