Video games, Shrek and bagpipes make for a cool week in Ottawa

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What’s Happening Ottawa provides the latest on theatre, music and outings for the entire family. Some shows sell out quickly, so be sure to look ahead at what’s happening in the coming weeks and get your tickets early. Here is a list of some of the things happening at City facilities this week.

We’re just a few days from the start of the Grey Cup Festival. Visit greycupfestival105.ca for details.

Canadian Videogame Competition & Expo
Various locations
November 13 to 18

Ottawa residents and visitors will have the chance to test their gaming skills in a fun and interactive environment, while also learning about new and existing locally-based game companies.



An Evening of Hope
Horticulture Building, Lansdowne
November 16

A Celtic inspired celebration of hope, with great food, a signature cocktail, wine, beer from three local breweries, live musical entertainment, and much more.



Longevity
City Hall Art Gallery
November 16 (vernissage) to January 7

Sanjay Sundram, You are richer than you think, 2016, watercolour on paper

This exhibition highlights 75 additions to the City of Ottawa Art Collection in 2017.



Carleton Ravens vs University of Ottawa Gee-Gees
TD Arena, Lansdowne
November 17

It’s the Colonel By Classic, following the footsteps of the annual Panda Game and Capital Hoops Classic.



Shrek: The Musical
Centrepointe Theatres
November 17 to 26
The hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to dazzling new life on the stage. Not all fairy tales need be Grimm.



Ottawa 67’s vs Hamilton Bulldogs
TD Arena, Lansdowne
Saturday, November 18

Come see junior hockey’s finest and future NHLers battle it out in the 67’s historic 50th anniversary season.



Mégaspectacle: Ton histoire est une épopée
Shenkman Arts Centre
November 15 and 16

Travel through time with this massive production featuring 300 actors, singers and dancers.



Georges et Georges: comédie d'Éric Emmanuel Schmitt
Shenkman Arts Centre
November 16 and 17

Misunderstandings lead to surprises and fits of laughter in this frantic and hilarious comedy.



Scotland Tonight
Shenkman Arts Centre
Saturday, November 18

An afternoon of Celtic excellence featuring the pipes, drums, song and dance in a showcase of local Celtic talent.



Inside the Orchestra
Shenkman Arts Centre
Sunday, November 19

Alain Trudel will lead the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra through a public rehearsal.

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