Calendar compliments of www.bywords.ca.

February 25, 2026
Black History Month
Web: blackhistoryottawa.org/black-history-month-2026/
a celebration of the histories, achievements, and lasting contributions of people of African descent.
Freedom to Read Week 2026
Web: www.freedomtoread.ca/
an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom
Readings at Library and Archives Canada
Time and Place: Library and Archives of Canada,395 Wellington Street.
Web: www.canada.ca/en/library-archives/services/public/events/events.html
registration recommended
April 22 - From Ragged Ass Road to Rideau Hall with Whit Fraser. 7pm
The Lit Room with Susan Johnston
Time and Place: Every Wednesday at 9:30 am. Every Wednesday at 9:30 am CKCU FM 93.1
Web: cod.ckcufm.com/programs/666/info.html
where books meet conversation, a half-hour show
Asian Sounds
Time and Place: Every Wednesday at 6:00 pm. CKCU FM 93.1
Web: cod.ckcufm.com/programs/91/info.html
music from the Indian sub-continent and showcases events taking place in Ottawa. The show hosts conduct a number of interviews with local artists, musicians, and writers.
Night Oat Open Stage
Time and Place: 7:00 pm. 750 Gladstone
music, poetry, spoken word. sign up 6:30pm
Ottawa Scrabble Club
Time and Place: Every Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 1475 Merivale
Web: www.ottawascrabbleclub.com/
Players of all skill are welcome
Silent Book Club - East End
Time and Place: 7:00 pm. Dominion City Brew Co, 5510 Canotek Rd Unit 15
Web: www.ticketleap.events/tickets/silent-book-club-ottawa/silent-book-club-ottawa-chapter-gloucester-east-meetup
  February 2026 Events
Submit upcoming events to events@bywords.ca
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Black History Month
Freedom to Read Week 2026
Salon du livre de l’Outaouais 2026
Robert Plante Greenhouses, 2nd Annual Book Fair 9:00am
An Indian Morning 10:00am
Culture géniale 1:00pm
Ottawa StoryTellers Signature Series 2025/26 2:00pm
Recovering Romantic Artist: Briane Nasimok
(un)told 2025 - Ottawa StoryTellers 7:00pm		 Black History Month
Freedom to Read Week 2026
Art House Cafe Open Mic 7:00pm
Namaashoum 7:00pm		 Black History Month
Club de lecture francophone de BD
Mois de l’histoire des Noirs (séance en présentiel) 15h à 16h30 www.uottawa.ca/bibliotheque/tous-evenements/club-lecture-francophone-bande-dessinee-mois-lhistoire-noirs-seance-presentiel
Freedom to Read Week 2026
Sébastien Pierroz, Analyser ensemble : l’importance du dialogue civil à l’ère des fractures la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa- Cumberland, 1599, Tenth Line , 19h https://tinyurl.com/SebastienPierroz
The Spaniel's Tale Readings and Signings
Book launch - Eleanor and the South Beach Murders, by Ellen Yardley 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Words and Culture 10:00am
Books on Beechwood Book Club 1:30pm
Live on Elgin Open Mic 8:00pm		 Black History Month
Freedom to Read Week 2026
Readings at Library and Archives Canada
Randy Boyagoda Thinking Out Loud Together: Why Civil Discourse Matters More Than Ever 7pm
The Lit Room with Susan Johnston 9:30am
Asian Sounds 6:00pm
Night Oat Open Stage 7:00pm
Ottawa Scrabble Club 7:00pm
Silent Book Club - East End 7:00pm		 Black History Month
Freedom to Read Week 2026
Third World Players Present 6:00pm
Nostalgica Pub Open Mic 8:00pm		 Black History Month
Freedom to Read Week 2026
Friday Special Blend 7:00am		 Black History Month
Freedom to Read Week 2026
Indigo Pinecrest Readings and Signings
LeAnne O'Brien 1 to 3pm
Silent Book Club Stittsville 12:00pm
Book Launch: Fancy Gap by Zak Jones 6:00pm