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Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, The Nutcracker. December 5-8. Dancer: Felixovich Morante. © Sasha Onyshchenko

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© Sasha Onyshchenko   Ages 4 Family Ballet
The Nutcracker Les Grands Ballets Canadiens Dec 5 - 8, 2024
Luana is sitting in a white armchair with gold details, reading a storybook. She's wearing a theatrical costume and her facial expression is one of surprise at what she's reading. Free Francophone Family
Les lundis des tout-petits French story time with Luana Dec 9, 2024 - 10 AM EST
© Curtis Perry Sold Out Storytelling Holidays
Paul Wells Holiday Show Dec 9, 2024 - 7 PM EST
© Catherine Wilkie Free Family Workshops
Toddler Tuesdays Dec 10, 2024 - 10 AM EST
© Catherine Wilkie Free Workshops
SoulRhythms Dec 10, 2024 - 7 PM EST
© Rémi Thériault Family Indigenous
Bear Grease Shack Up for the Winter - Holiday Special Dec 10 - 14, 2024
Family Classical
Elf, Movie in Concert Pops Series Dec 11 - 13, 2024
Free Visual Fashion
Adàwàning: Indigenous Women’s Art Market Dec 14, 2024 - 10:30 AM EST
Illustration showing a conductor with his arms raised to the sky, but his upper body hidden in a cloud. His golden baton pierces the cloud. © Gérard DuBois   Ages 5-10 Francophone Family
Les musiciens de l’orage Theatre of the imaginary Dec 14 - 15, 2024
Ed Lister playing trumpet Jazz
Ottawa Jazz Orchestra Hot Like Harry Dec 14, 2024
Classical Vocal
Presented by The Janice & Earle O’Born Fund for Artistic Excellence Barbara Hannigan & Bertrand Chamayou in recital Dec 14, 2024 - 8 PM EST
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February 15-16 A quirky creature made up of musical instrument parts and machine cogs appears on a blue background with a Big Bang festival logo.

Get into the groove with BIG BANG!

Every February, it’s party time – giant pennants, colourful garlands and musical confetti in the air… the signs are unmistakable! BIG BANG is back with sonic adventures for the whole family.

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    NACO Live: Mendelssohn, Estacio & Donnelly

    Karen Donnelly’s dazzling solo performance of John Estacio’s Trumpet Concerto conducted by Anna Sułkowska-Migoń is available… Karen Donnelly’s dazzling solo performance of John… Karen Donnelly’s dazzling solo performance of John Estacio’s Trumpet Concerto conducted by Anna Sułkowska-Migoń is available on-demand, so you can relive the magic anytime!

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    Irresistible Neighbourhoods Volume 2: Walking On Water

    Introducing the second volume of radio stories exploring imagined possibilities for two distinct Canadian neighbourhoods. Introducing the second volume of radio stories exploring… Introducing the second volume of radio stories exploring imagined possibilities for two distinct Canadian neighbourhoods.

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    A path punctuated with beautiful sparks

    Growing awareness of how physical and cognitive differences can affect artistic experiences is influencing how we present theatre, dance, and… Growing awareness of how physical and cognitive differences… Growing awareness of how physical and cognitive differences can affect artistic experiences is influencing how we present theatre, dance, and concerts at the NAC.

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