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The Curated Table
DateOctober 29, 2026
Aurelius Fine Oils & Vinegars · Glebe
Why it's on our list
The strongest professional relationships are not always built in the largest rooms.
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Curated Events & Things to Do in Ottawa
A selective guide to rooms, experiences, places, and opportunities worth knowing about — chosen for relevance, quality, and audience fit.
Not everything belongs here.
RÄNDĀ VO͞O Discovery is a curated guide to Ottawa events and things to do—not a mass calendar. We select thoughtfully hosted experiences across business, leadership, culture, food, hospitality, community and professional growth, with relevance and audience fit at the centre.
For professionals and curious people who value local creativity, meaningful connections and a reason to step beyond their usual routine, each listing explains what to expect, who it may suit and why it deserves consideration. Explore what’s happening this month, plan ahead or revisit past experiences.
Some gatherings are our own; independently organized events are clearly identified and linked to official sources for current details and registration.
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Cirque du Soleil: LUZIA — A Waking Dream of Mexico
DateSeptember 10, 2026 – October 18, 2026
Under the Big Top, St. Laurent Shopping Centre · Ottawa
External event · Community pickExplore Cirque du Soleil: LUZIA — A Waking Dream of Mexico
Why it's on our list
A chance to step outside the everyday through acrobatics, music, and imagination — a memorable shared experience under Ottawa’s Big Top.
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Business & Leadership
2026 Businesswoman of the Year Awards Gala
DateOctober 14, 2026
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa · Gloucester
External event · Community pickExplore 2026 Businesswoman of the Year Awards Gala
Why it's on our list
An evening centred on the women shaping Ottawa's business community, with recognition and connection at the heart of the experience.
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Community & Impact
Rise & Thrive 2026 — Justice for All Youth
DateOctober 15, 2026
Horticulture Building at Lansdowne · The Glebe
External event · Community pickExplore Rise & Thrive 2026 — Justice for All Youth
Why it's on our list
It brings youth voices into the same room as business and community leadership — creating an opportunity to listen, connect and better understand issues shaping Ottawa’s future.
External event · Community pickExplore Whisky Global Ottawa
Why it's on our list
Craftsmanship, hospitality and discovery in one elevated Ottawa experience.
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Culinary & Hospitality
Ottawa Citizen Best Restaurants 2026
DateOctober 19, 2026
National Arts Centre, Canal Lobby · Ottawa
External event · Community pickExplore Ottawa Citizen Best Restaurants 2026
Why it's on our list
It brings some of Ottawa’s most interesting restaurants, chefs and hospitality voices into one room — making it an easy way to discover more of the city’s culinary scene in a single evening.
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Arts, Culture & Stage
Mike Epps | Hard Rock Live
DateOctober 24, 2026
Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa · Ottawa
External event · Community pickExplore Mike Epps | Hard Rock Live
Why it's on our list
A standout live comedy night offering something different from the usual Ottawa evening out.
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RÄNDĀ VO͞O Prestige
The Curated Table
DateOctober 29, 2026
Aurelius Fine Oils & Vinegars · Glebe
Why it's on our list
The strongest professional relationships are not always built in the largest rooms.
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Cirque du Soleil: LUZIA — A Waking Dream of Mexico
Date
September 10, 2026 – October 18, 2026
Under the Big Top, St. Laurent Shopping Centre
External event · Community pickExplore Cirque du Soleil: LUZIA — A Waking Dream of Mexico
Why it's on our list
A chance to step outside the everyday through acrobatics, music, and imagination — a memorable shared experience under Ottawa’s Big Top.
Category
Business & Leadership
2026 Businesswoman of the Year Awards Gala
Date
October 14, 2026
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa
External event · Community pickExplore 2026 Businesswoman of the Year Awards Gala
Why it's on our list
An evening centred on the women shaping Ottawa's business community, with recognition and connection at the heart of the experience.
Category
Community & Impact
Rise & Thrive 2026 — Justice for All Youth
Date
October 15, 2026
Horticulture Building at Lansdowne
External event · Community pickExplore Rise & Thrive 2026 — Justice for All Youth
Why it's on our list
It brings youth voices into the same room as business and community leadership — creating an opportunity to listen, connect and better understand issues shaping Ottawa’s future.
External event · Community pickExplore Whisky Global Ottawa
Why it's on our list
Craftsmanship, hospitality and discovery in one elevated Ottawa experience.
Category
Culinary & Hospitality
Ottawa Citizen Best Restaurants 2026
Date
October 19, 2026
National Arts Centre, Canal Lobby
External event · Community pickExplore Ottawa Citizen Best Restaurants 2026
Why it's on our list
It brings some of Ottawa’s most interesting restaurants, chefs and hospitality voices into one room — making it an easy way to discover more of the city’s culinary scene in a single evening.
Category
Arts, Culture & Stage
Mike Epps | Hard Rock Live
Date
October 24, 2026
Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa
External event · Community pickExplore Mike Epps | Hard Rock Live
Why it's on our list
A standout live comedy night offering something different from the usual Ottawa evening out.
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RÄNDĀ VO͞O Prestige
The Curated Table
Date
October 29, 2026
Aurelius Fine Oils & Vinegars
Why it's on our list
The strongest professional relationships are not always built in the largest rooms.
Category
Business & Leadership
SAAS NORTH AI 2026
Date
November 4, 2026 – November 5, 2026
Rogers Centre Ottawa
External event · Community pickExplore SAAS NORTH AI 2026
Why it's on our list
Where Ottawa's tech and AI conversation happens. Two days of useful rooms.
Category
Business & Leadership
43rd Housing Design Awards Gala
Date
November 7, 2026
Rogers Centre Ottawa
External event · Community pickExplore 43rd Housing Design Awards Gala
Why it's on our list
Ottawa's builders, developers and designers at their most glamorous. A rare cross-industry night.
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Community & Impact
Steel Toes & Stilettos Gala
Date
November 14, 2026
Infinity Convention Centre
External event · Community pickExplore Steel Toes & Stilettos Gala
Why it's on our list
Bringing Ottawa's business, construction, and community leaders together in support of affordable homeownership—a meaningful intersection of industry and local impact.
External event · Community pickExplore Trees of Hope for CHEO
Why it's on our list
A longstanding Ottawa tradition showing what can happen when business, hospitality and community come together around a shared cause.
Category
Culinary & Hospitality
Canadian Culinary Championship 2027
Date
January 29, 2027 – January 30, 2027
Rogers Centre Ottawa & La Cité College
External event · Community pickExplore Canadian Culinary Championship 2027
Why it's on our list
An opportunity to explore Canadian culinary talent through live competition, food and wine in Ottawa—a shared experience for those drawn to hospitality and creative craft.
Category
Arts, Culture & Stage
Hans Zimmer Live — The Next Level
Date
February 26, 2027
Canadian Tire Centre
External event · Community pickExplore Hans Zimmer Live — The Next Level
Why it's on our list
A world-class cinematic production that rarely comes to Ottawa. Worth planning around.
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Third-party experiences listed in Discovery are curated for audience relevance and do not imply that RÄNDĀ VO͞O owns, operates, sponsors, endorses, or manages the event unless expressly stated.