Compiled by Karen Steven and Liz Smith

Burns Dinners

In addition to the SSO Burns dinner being held on Saturday January 24, there were several others in and around Ottawa including one in Chalk River.

The Chalk River Burns Supper featured Traditional Fare also on Saturday January 24 with Paul McClelland (pipes & whistles), Dan Schryer (fiddle) & Ian Clark (guitar). Click on the following links: Facebook; Traditional Fare. Proceeds will go to the local hospital.
ALE's Rabbie Burns Whisky Tasting & Dinner, Jan 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m, Amberwood Lounge & Eatery, 54 Springbrook Dr, Stittsville. Detail here.

Atlantic Firth

Atlantic Firth has some upcoming performances you will enjoy.

On Saturday, January 31, Atlantic Firth will be performing a fundraising concert in Renfrew in aid of Renfrew and Area Seniors Home Support. For information, contact: 613-366-4747 or info@renfrewhomesupport.ca

In conjunction with Ottawa Valley Food Co-op, Off the Grid Productions are running an event in Whitewater Inn, Beachburg on Sunday, February 1. Atlantic Firth Trio will be performing at a concert and dinner. See the following link for details: Facebook
On Saturday 7th February, Atlantic Firth will be playing for the Ardbrae Scottish Country Dancers Annual Ball. There are attendance options for dancers and non-dancers. You may also attend with or without the dinner option: Events

Community concerts and Dances

The Ottawa Celtic Choir will be holding a Winter Songs concert on Saturday January 31 at St. Marks Anglican Church, 1606 Fisher Avenue, Ottawa. Tickets are $20 each.
Enjoy the Petawawa House Concert on Monday, February 9 with Traverse featuring Laura Risk, Nicholas Williams, and Rachel Aucoin. This fabulous trio will be performing as part of a small tour. Doors open at 6:30pm, the show starts at 7pm. There will be two 50 minute sets with a break for hot & cold refreshments, homebakes and cookies, BYOB. Doors open at 6:30pm, the show starts at 7pm. There will be two 50 minute sets with a break for hot & cold refreshments, home bakes and cookies, BYOB. For information contact Karen on 343-544-8512 or Alastair on 613-602-6517
Attend a Dance Party with an Irish Twist, an event organized by the Irish Society of the National Capital Region. All welcome at the Lone Star Texas Grill (St. Laurent), Saturday, January 24th, 2026, featuring live performances by 3 bands. Tickets $30, Doors open at 6:30. Details and tickets.

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