Ottawa City Hall welcomes Ottawa PoutineFest & Mac My Cheese 2024, running until Sunday. Explore the delicious carb-y combos from vendors like Smoke’s Poutinerie, Duffer’s Chip Wagon, and Smokin’ RR’s. Once you’ve had your fill of spuds, you’ll also find corn dogs and sweet treats. 110 Laurier Ave.
Author Dimitri Nasrallah will speak with CBC’s Alan Neal at the Ottawa Public Library Main Branch. Although it’s in person you can also catch the conversation on the OPL’s YouTube channel.
Urban Sketchers Ottawa are meeting up at the Museum of Nature for a couple of hours of drawing as you wander through the exhibits.
The Ottawa Grassroots Festival opener is sold out but tickets are still available for Charlie A’Court at First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa tomorrow (Friday April 26).
Axé WorldFest’s Empowering Women in the Music Industry Conference 4th Edition (April 25-27) "is an essential gathering to continue much-needed conversations about gender roles in the industry, to network, spark new ideas, and connections through eclectic musical showcases, panels, and networking events over three days.” Programming takes place at Club SAW, the NAC, Arts Court, and the 27 Club.
The NAC Orchestra joins forces with Thorgy Thor to play a mix of classical, pop tunes and comedy.
ByTowne Cinema: Wicked Little Letters, Irena’s Vow, Problemista
Mayfair Theatre: Kino 30 Day Challenge
Gigs
Sara Pagé, Nick Schofield, Charbonneau, Amato. National Arts Centre
Ghost Town Blues Band (Memphis Tennessee), Mon Voisin. Rainbow Bistro
Friendly Frogs Freak Show, The Oscillators, Rich Chris. House of TARG
Emir Taha Hoppa Band. Babylon Nightclub
Gunning, Cormier. Red Bird
Those Who, hans!, Adam Ferris. LIVE on Elgin
Karaoke Thursdays. Atomic Rooster