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Embark on a mesmerizing journey through time and connection with Homelands, a production from Kaha:wi Dance Theatre.
Homelands, Kaha:wi Dance Theatre, September 19-20. © David Hou

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Workshops
Dreamcatcher Workshop with Bougie Birch Sep 16, 2024 - 5:30 PM EDT
Image of Santee close-up in stream © Santee Smith Free In-person Talks Festival
Inviting the Land to Shape Us SPHERE Festival - Talk Sep 17, 2024 - 5 PM EDT
In-person Francophone Indigenous
Christine Beaulieu: The Salmon of the Mitis River SPHERE festival Sep 17, 2024 - 8 PM EDT
A bride and groom kiss under a gold arch adorned with grenades. In the background there is a the Toronto skyline on one side of them and a Ukrainian skyline on the other with smoke and a looming army tank. © Nastya Gooz In-person   Ages 14+ Drama Comedy
First Métis Man of Odesa Sep 18 - 28, 2024
Sold Out Culinary Festival
Tionnhehkwen featuring Resident Chef Chris Commandant Sep 19, 2024 - 5:30 PM EDT
© David Hou In-person Indigenous Cross-disciplinary
Homelands A production from Kaha:wi Dance Theatre Sep 19 - 20, 2024
Mo Kenney brushing their teeth while holding their cat. Sold Out Singer
Mo Kenney Sep 19, 2024 - 8 PM EDT
© Dr. Alizé Carrère Free In-person Film Talks
Exploring Water’s Edge with National Geographic Explorers SPHERE Festival - Talk Sep 20, 2024 - 6:45 PM EDT
© Andrew Eccles_Decca In-person Classical Masterworks
Renée Fleming: Voice of Nature Featuring Alexander Shelley and the NAC Orchestra Sep 20, 2024 - 8 PM EDT
Dánae Olano, Junior Santos & Rachel Thérrien In-person Family Jazz
Dánae Olano Trio, Junior Santos Quintet, and Rachel Therrien Latin… Presented by Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference Sep 20, 2024 - 8 PM EDT
Free In-person Exhibit Culinary
AtmoSPHERE SPHERE festival - Closing Celebration Sep 20, 2024 - 10 PM EDT
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SPHERE: Listening to the Earth

At the confluence of art, science, and nature, SPHERE is a unique series of events that invites you to explore the vital role of water and rivers as a source of life, as a source of inspiration. 

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    Creating UAQUE

    Dive into the creation of UAQUE, a new work co-commissioned by NAC Dance and NACO, through in-depth interviews with choreographer Andrea… Dive into the creation of UAQUE, a new work co-commissioned… Dive into the creation of UAQUE, a new work co-commissioned by NAC Dance and NACO, through in-depth interviews with choreographer Andrea Peña and her collaborators.

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    Sail between dance and music

    Loop pedal violist Kathryn Patricia Cobbler and dance artist Elizabeth Emond-Stevenson share the creative process behind their interactive… Loop pedal violist Kathryn Patricia Cobbler and dance artist… Loop pedal violist Kathryn Patricia Cobbler and dance artist Elizabeth Emond-Stevenson share the creative process behind their interactive all-ages show Navigating Tides.

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    Irresistible Neighbourhoods

    Irresistible Neighbourhoods is a multi-year radio play development project centered on themes of climate and sustainability, which imagines alternative… Irresistible Neighbourhoods is a multi-year radio play development… Irresistible Neighbourhoods is a multi-year radio play development project centered on themes of climate and sustainability, which imagines alternative visions for different Canadian neighbourhoods.

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