Lowertown

Name: Lowertown
Start: 2026-05-04
Location: The 27 Club, 27 York St

May

Date

4 May (Monday)

Time

Mon, 7:00–11:00 p.m.

Venue

The 27 Club, 27 York St

Ottawa, ON, Canada

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📝 Useful Information

Lowertown and the adjacent ByWard Market in Ottawa are hosting a variety of events this week (late March 2026), ranging from cultural festivals and live music to interactive gallery workshops.

Are you looking for a specific type of venue (like a quiet pub vs. a dance club), or do you need ticket booking details for any of these performances?

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Food & Social Events

•Lowertown and the adjacent ByWard Market in Ottawa are hosting a variety of events this week (late March 2026), ranging from cultural festivals and live music to interactive gallery workshops.

•VERSeFest 2026: This community-focused poetry festival runs from March 24–30, 2026. A highlight is the VERSeFest x Urban Legends collaboration on Thursday, March 26 at 7:00 PM at the Digital Arts Resource Centre (67 Nicholas St.), featuring a poetry slam and spoken word artist Sheri-D Wilson.

•Ukrainian Easter Gathering & Charity Market: Join this community event at the Ottawa School of Art (ByWard Campus) on Saturday, March 28 at 11:00 AM. It features traditional paska pastries, live music, and a handmade goods market, with proceeds supporting frontline medics in Ukraine.

•YOWFEST Presents: Rise Up Francophone: An all-ages showcase of local Francophone talent at NUVO Lounge 295 on Saturday, March 28 starting at 10:00 AM.

•National Gallery of Canada:

•National Gallery of Canada

•Online Studio – Watercolour 101: A virtual relaxation and observation workshop on Wednesday, March 25, 6:30–8:00 PM.

•Drawing in the Galleries: A free sketching space for all ages in the Garden Court on Saturday and Sunday, March 28–29, 2:30–4:00 PM.

•Guided Gallery Tours: General tours are available on March 28–29 from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

•GameBoy Studio Meetup: An 8-bit community gathering to share and create GameBoy games at Artengine (2 Daly Ave) on Saturday, March 28 at 1:30 PM.

•The Art of Grieving Heartbreak: A thought-provoking lecture series using Taylor Swift’s discography at Lowertown Brewery on Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00 PM.

•Justin Duhaime Trio: Performing live jazz at The Rainbow Bistro on Friday, March 27 at 8:00 PM.

•Bealby Point: Performing as part of their "This Point in Time" tour at Lowertown Brewery on Friday, March 27 at 8:00 PM.

•Doc Martin Live: A house music performance celebrating the anniversary of OFF GRID Saturdays at GRIDWRKS (221 Rideau St.) on Friday, March 27 at 10:00 PM.

•GAGA NIGHT 2.0: A Lady Gaga-inspired night featuring music and drag at The 27 Club on Saturday, March 28 at 11:00 PM.

•Ryan Ziggs and the Zags: A country rock night at The Rainbow Bistro on Sunday, March 29 at 7:30 PM.

•Illusions Drag Brunch: A celebrity impersonation show at Room 104 on Sunday, March 29 at 4:30 PM.

•Games & Glasses: A board game social supporting community immigrant services at Level One Game Pub on Tuesday, March 31 at 4:30 PM.

•ByWard Market Food Tours: Daily guided tours like the Taste of Canada Food Tour offer tastings of poutine, BeaverTails, and local craft beer throughout the market.

Updated at 23 Mar 2026