For their end-of-season performance, the Ottawa Pops Orchestra (OPO) will be shocking and surprising audiences for a top secret concert experience at the Carleton Dominion Chalmers Centre on April 20. Expect the Unexpected: A Musical Surprise hopes to attract both season regulars and newcomers not only to the OPO, but to the world of orchestra in general.
The grass is greener, the blooms are blooming, and patios are starting to open back up for spring! Hurrah! This weekend is shaping up to be a lovely calm before the storm of busy spring weekends and festivals, so enjoy the fresh air, cheer on our teams, or take in some culture. All Weekend This […]
Break out the stretchy pants and walking shoes Ottawa! The summer is in full swing with food festivals, yoga festivals, film festivals, and shopping festivals (okay, that last one is a bit of a stretch…).
Can you recognize a famous movie film score from a few select notes? Have you been transported through the screen into the story when the score perfectly aligns and brings everything together? This is your chance to see these soundtracks brought to life on stage at Carleton Dominion Chalmers Centre as Ottawa Pops Orchestra brings you Symphonic Cinema: Epic Film Scores.
As we get closer to the holidays for many, there’s no shortage of things to do, local vendors to support for your gifts, and excuses to get together with friends and family to celebrate the season.
As we creep closer to cold weather, we find ourselves right in the middle of the annual sleepy post-Halloween/pre-holidays time of year. This is a bit of a recharging weekend, so dig out your cold weather gear, check out some chill cultural events this weekend, start working on your holiday shopping plan, and don’t forget that the clocks fall back this Saturday night!
Laura and Samara spend their days as non-profit unicorns and fill every spare minute exploring the world of musical theatre as BFFs (that’s Broadway Friends Forever). Follow @bffs613 on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. This show was initially scheduled for May 2020, so you can imagine our excitement that the time has finally arrived for the […]
Happy June, everyone! The city continues to come alive as the sun gets hotter and the days get longer. This weekend you can enjoy free entry to dozens of Ottawa’s most interesting and beautiful buildings during Doors Open, or choose to stay in and enjoy a variety of live music all over town. Election Day is Thursday in Ontario, so before you get too deep into your weekend plans, make your way to the polls and vote for a province you want to live in!
On June 3 and 4, Meridian Centrepointe Theatres is proud to present the Ottawa Pops Orchestra’s Video Game Symphony, where video game enthusiasts will have the opportunity to listen to their favourite songs from classic video games, and more.
Whether you’re fitting in some shopping or enjoy the sights, this weekend has plenty of fun holiday options.
Well it’s not quite December, but we’re firmly into holiday events. With so many of our favourite annual events online, it’s easier than ever to take them all in.
Ottawa Pops Orchestra’s Artistic and Executive Director, Mathieu Roy, says the Stories Through Music series evolved organically from a need to just do something into a platform to give people voices.
It is the first official full weekend of summer, even though it may seem like we’ve been sweaty for eight weeks already
If you’re already a fan of orchestra music, you’ll love the marvellous performance. If you’re a Harry Potter fan, you’ll enjoy it even more.
We’ve found ourselves at the end of another rollercoaster week, and nothing warms the spirits (or your hands) like a jam packed weekend of events, shows, and laid back hangs with your nearest and dearest.
