The Shenkman Arts Centre will play host to a number of great shows next month with something to offer everyone including live music, theatre and children’s entertainment.
The month will kick off on Sunday, Feb. 1 with performance by the Persian singer Rana Mansour who specializes in classical Persian music blended with modern influences. Ticket prices range from $58.50 to $94.50.
On Saturday, Feb. 7, Canadian magician Michael Conway will mesmerize the audi-ence with an entertaining mix of non-stop comedy, magic, and illusion. Tickets are $32.25 for adults and $26.60 for children 12 and under and seniors.
On the following day the Fête Frissons will take over the Shenkman Arts Centre as part of Ottawa’s Winterlude celebrations..
The annual family friendly event will include live performances, artistic demon-strations and workshops, and storytelling. The event is is generously sponsored by the Heart of Orléans BIA and Articipate and is free for everyone.
On Wednesday, Feb. 11 the ongoing Matinee Café series will present the improvisational vocal stylings of Ottawa’s own Kellylee Evans. Enjoy an hour of live music by the 2025 Juno Award nominee for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year, with coffee and treats after the show. Tickets are $20 per person. Please note that the show begins at 2 p.m. in the Richcraft Theatre.
On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14 pianist extraordinaire Jeff Brewer will pay tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John in a pair of performances at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The evening performance is sold out, but there are still a limited number of single tickets available for the matinee performance.
On Thursday, Feb. 19, franco-ontarian artist Melissa Ouimet will bring her SOS show to the Shenkman Arts Centre. With her blend of pop, rock and neo-soul, Ouimet will perform hits like “Sans tomber” and “In Love Again” as well as her most recent single “Un peu moins que nous”. A limited number of tickets are still available for $28.75.
On Saturday, Feb. 21, children’s enter-tainer, Doktor Kaboom, will keep his young audience on the edge of their seats and rolling with laughter with his mix of science and comedy. Tickets are $30.
On Friday, Feb 27, Carolyn Taylor of the Baroness von Sketch Show, and Pat Kelly and Peter Oldring from CBC’s “This and That” show will combine their comedic talents for “A Perfectly Reasonable Night of Comedy”. Tickets prices range from $20 to $52.
Last, but by no means least, the month will draw to a close on Sarturday, Feb. 28 with a tribute concert featuring the music of Dolly Parton, Reba McEntyre and Shania Twain in a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry. Tickets are $51.70.
Tickets for all the shows can be purchased either in person, or through the online box office at www.shenkmanarts.ca.
A complete schedule of all the shows coming to the Shenkman Arts Centre is also available on the site under events.
KARAOAKE NIGHT at the Stray Dog Brewing Company, 501 Lacolle Way. Come sing your heart out with old and new friends, and enjoy some cold beers, delicious snacks with a side of good times! Music starts at 9 p.m.
TRIVIA NIGHT from 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday night at the Royal Oak Pub Orléans. Free to play. Prizes for the winning team! The Royal Oak Pub is located at 1981 St. Joseph Blvd. near Jeanne d'Arc. For more info visit 
TRIVIA NIGHT from 6:30 p.m. at the Stray Dog Brewing Company. Exercise your grey matter before it turns to mush over the holidays. Reservations are a must to secure your spot. Send your team name and number of people to info@straydogbrewing.ca. The Stray Dog Brewing Company is located at 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park.
QUEENSWOOD HEIGHTS WINTER FESTIVAL from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Queenswood Ridge Park, 346 Kennedy Lane East. Sledding and snow-based games at St. Helen's Anglican Church. Face painting, skating and free hot chocolate. Presente by the Queenswood Heights Community Association.
FÊTE FRISSONS celebration at the Shenkman Arts Centre from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring art and dance workshops, demonstrations and performances. Fun for the whole family. For more info visit 
