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Music events in Ottawa

Sun, 15 Feb • 05:00 PM

Harbor Stories: Unplugged featuring Jessica Willis Fisher

411 Great Loop E Dr

USD 39
Sat, 07 Feb • 04:30 PM

Manderley Strings with pianist Betsy Mortenson at The Great Hall

910 Columbus Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

115+ Interested
Sat, 28 Feb • 06:30 PM

Trivia Night

VFWPost 2470

32+ Interested
Fri, 13 Feb • 08:00 PM

Pacific Sound Company at Shakers

Shakers

4+ Interested

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Parties in Ottawa

Wed, 04 Feb • 06:00 PM

“Pretty in Pink” Paint Night at Shakers in Ottawa

Shakers Ottawa

151+ Interested
Fri, 13 Feb • 05:00 PM

Wig Out! Bingo Night

401 W Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2801, United States

65+ Interested
Sat, 21 Feb • 12:00 PM

Starved Rock Harley-Davidson's Annual Hog Roast

750 Centennial Dr, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

27+ Interested
Thu, 09 Jul • 08:00 AM

SANS World Record Event - 2026

Skydive Chicago

34+ Interested

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Performances in Ottawa

Sat, 07 Mar • 08:00 PM

Michael Charles at Court Street Pub (acoustic concert)

Court Street Pub
Sat, 21 Mar • 05:00 PM

Harbor Stories: Unplugged featuring Dan Hubbard and All Stars

411 Great Loop E Dr

USD 41
Sat, 21 Feb • 07:00 PM

Paul Aldrich presents The Smothers & Others Tribute Show at The Abbey

113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2114, United States

6+ Interested
Fri, 27 Feb • 07:00 PM

Linc 182 Acapella Ensemble at The Abbey

113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2114, United States

16+ Interested

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Concerts in Ottawa

Sat, 11 Apr • 08:00 PM

Snap Shot Rocks Shakers

Shakers Ottawa

18+ Interested
Sun, 08 Mar • 03:00 PM

IVSO Presents: Romantic Imaginations (Young Performers Concert) ft. Guest Conductor Silas Huff

Ottawa Township High School District 140

14+ Interested
Sat, 19 Sep • 05:30 PM

Concert for a Cause

1718 N 2525th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

12+ Interested
Sat, 21 Feb • 08:00 PM

Snap Shot Rocks Shakers-Ottawa

Shakers Ottawa

35+ Interested

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Arts events in Ottawa

Fri, 06 Mar • 05:30 PM

Stained Glass Workshop

223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2818, United States

10+ Interested
Thu, 12 Feb • 06:00 PM

Paint Your Partner

223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

5+ Interested
Thu, 05 Feb • 06:00 PM

Cyanotype Workshop

223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
Mon, 30 Mar • 09:00 AM

Spring Break Art Camp

223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

5+ Interested

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Which are the most trending events happening in Ottawa, IL today?

Here are the best events happening in Ottawa, IL today:

Pack the Place is happening on 04 Feb 2026 from 5:00 PM onwards at The Lone Buffalo Restaurant & Tap Room by Tangled Roots Brewing Co., Ottawa, IL
“Pretty in Pink” Paint Night at Shakers in Ottawa is happening on 04 Feb 2026 from 6:00 PM onwards at Shakers Ottawa, Ottawa, IL
Roller Derby New Skater Practice| First Wednesday of Every Month is happening on 04 Feb 2026 from 6:30 PM onwards at Paramount Skating Arena, Ottawa, IL

Which are the most trending events happening in Ottawa, IL this weekend?

Here are the best events happening in Ottawa, IL this weekend:

Sweet Stroll is happening on Sat 07 Feb 2026 from 11:00 AM onwards at Jeremiah Joe Coffee, Ottawa, IL
Libido Funk Circus IS BACK is happening on Sat 07 Feb 2026 from 8:00 PM onwards at 121 W Stevenson Rd., Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
4th Annual Galentine's Day is happening on Sat 07 Feb 2026 from 12:00 PM onwards at 221 W. Main St. , Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
Hearts + Crafts - a Galentine’s creative gathering is happening on Sat 07 Feb 2026 from 3:00 PM onwards at 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL
SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY!!! is happening on Sun 08 Feb 2026 from 12:00 PM onwards at 1701 Ottawa Ave, Naplate, IL, United States, Illinois 61350, Ottawa, IL
Manderley Strings with pianist Betsy Mortenson at The Great Hall is happening on Sat 07 Feb 2026 from 4:30 PM onwards at 910 Columbus Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

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