The embassies of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, in partnership with the ByTowne Cinema, present the German Language Film Festival Ottawa. Starting tonight (April 24) until May 15, each Wednesday evening a different recent German language film (with English subtitles) will screen at the ByTowne Cinema. Tonight’s festival opener is Breaking the Ice.
Democracy on Trial is a series of group discussions led by Robert Miller, former president and chief executive of the Parliamentary Centre. Tonight’s discussion is The Fire Next Door: The Authoritarian Impluse in the United States. 6:30 pm at Ottawa Public Library Sunnyside branch. 1049 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W9.
The 2024 National Poetry Recitation Finals bring students from across the country to the National Arts Centre to compete for glory in performing works in English and French by Canadian, Indigenous, and International poets. Hosted by Evan Solomon and Johanne Blais. Azrieli Studio at 8:00 pm. 1 Elgin St.
Boston visits Ottawa in the penultimate home game of the Professional Women’s Hockey League season. The Arena at TD Place.
Watch as athletic people do incredible things on top of and inside mountains in the Mountains on Stage festival. Four films of 45 minutes or less will be screened at the event, which takes place at the Mayfair Theatre.
There are some pretty terrific prizes up for grabs at Nerdy Bingo at Laugh Lounge. Plus, you’ll get to meet other geeks and have lots of fun. 61 York St. K1N 9C7
ByTowne Cinema: Wicked Little Letters, German Language Film Festival Ottawa: Breaking the Ice, Irena’s Vow
Mayfair Theatre: One Life, Mountains on Stage
Gigs
Operatic Revelry: Spring Fever. Rainbow Bistro
Ken Seeley Duo. Bar Robo
Sourpussy, Castle Black, Saturn Sunrise. LIVE on Elgin
Supersonic Hearts Band. Atomic Rooster
Vanessa Collier. Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe
Celtic Celebration. Red Bird
Ripped to Shreds, Nucleus, Bonded by Strength, Ritual. Dominion Tavern