What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: Jan 10-12

The Rink of Dreams at Ottawa City Hall. (Josh Pringle/CTV News Ottawa)

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this weekend.

Rideau Canal Skateway

The Rideau Canal Skateway opens to the public this weekend.

The National Capital Commission says a four-kilometre section of the world's largest skating rink, between Laurier Avenue and Bank Street, will open at 8 a.m. Saturday.

Skaters will be able to skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway on Saturday and Sunday.

Equipment rentals will be available at Capital Skates, located at the Fifth Avenue access point. The BeaverTails huts will also be open.

Ottawa 67’s

The Ottawa 67's hosts the Oshawa Generals Friday night at TD Place.

Game time is 7 p.m.

For tickets, visit https://chl.ca/ohl-67s/.

Ottawa Charge

The Ottawa Charge host Boston Saturday afternoon at the Arena at TD Place.

Game time is 2 p.m.

For tickets, visit www.thepwhl.com.

Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators host the Dallas Stars Sunday evening at Canadian Tire Centre.

Game time is 5 p.m.

For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan

Comedians Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan take the stage at Canadian Tire Centre Saturday night.

The show begins at 7:30 p.m.

For tickets, visit www.canadiantirecentre.com.

NAC Orchestra

The NAC Orchestra presents Final Symphony: Music from Final Fantasy on Friday and Saturday night.

"Be transported to Gaia and experience the world of Final Fantasy like never before," the NAC website says.

See the NAC Orchestra at the National Arts Centre.

For tickets and information, visit www.nac-cna.ca.

The Original Burlesque Bingo

See the Original Burlesque Bingo Saturday night at the Shenkman Arts Centre.

The interactive experience is hosted by Alister Sharp.

For tickets, visit https://shenkmanarts.ca/en/original-burlesque-bingo.

Lansdowne Farmers Market

The Lansdowne Farmers Market is back at Lansdowne on Sunday.

Connect with over 85 local vendors in the historic Aberdeen Pavilion from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

613flea

The first 613flea of the year is Saturday at Lansdowne.

Visit 150 vendors at the marketplace featuring eclectic goods, handmade, antiques, vintage clothing, great foods and one-of-a-kinds.

613flea runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Aberdeen Pavilion.

Capital Trades Shows

Ottawa's longest running collector show returns to the Nepean Sportsplex on Sunday.

The Capital Trades Shows – Sports Card, Comic, Pokemon and Collectibles Show is Sunday, with more than 8,000 square feet of collectibles, memorabilia and more.

Admission is free.

The show runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Outdoor skating rinks

You can go for a skate, weather permitting, on City of Ottawa outdoor rinks.

Rideau Hall rink

The public is invited to skate on the Rideau Hall skating rink.

The skating rink is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The last entry at 7:45 p.m.

The Winter Pavilion will be open for visitors to warm up and lace up their skates.

Museums

Click on the links for the schedule at museums in Ottawa and eastern Ontario:

Parliament of Canada Tours

Enjoy a free, guided tour of the Senate at the Senate of Canada Building, the House of Commons in the West Block and the East Block.

For tickets and tour times, visit https://rts.parl.ca/.

Parliament: The Immersive Experience

Explore the main Parliament Building, also called Centre Block, in this new innovative experience.

Parliament: The Immersive Experience at 211 Sparks Street includes an exhibition and a 360-degree multimedia show that takes you on a tour through Centre Block, which has been closed since 2019.

The self-guided tour is 45 minutes.

Tickets are available at no cost at visit parl.ca.

A Tribute to the Tragically Hip

See Road Apples, a tribute to the Tragically Hip on Saturday at the Kingston Gand Theatre.

"Hailing from the very birthplace of the revered Canadian rock group they pay tribute to, Road Apples formed in Kingston, Ontario and has been performing the music of The Tragically Hip professionally for over three decades, including thousands of concerts at theatres, arenas, music festivals and other venues from coast-to-coast across Canada," says the Kingston Grand Theatre website.

For tickets, visit www.kingstongrand.ca.

Melissa White

American violinist Melissa White performs with Pallavi Mahidhara Saturday night at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts in Kingston.

For tickets, visit www.queensu.ca/theisabel/whats-on/melissa-white-pallavi-mahidhara.

Sens Alumni in Smiths Falls

The Ottawa Senators alumni play at the Smiths Falls Memorial Centre on Saturday.

The Sens alumni face a team of local all-stars to support the Smiths Falls Food Hub.

Game time is 7:30 p.m.