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Upcoming Events & Programming
1 day to the eventApr 21, 2026, 7:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAThe NIU Steelband is dedicated to demonstrating the versatility and profundity of the steelpan, the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago. Created in 1973 by G. Allan O'Connor. Tickets ($20) Doors open at 6PM, Show starts at 7PM
Multiple Dates4 days to the eventApr 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAThe Ottawa Center for the Arts welcomes you to Center in: silence, a weekly window of time to practice stillness together.
4 days to the eventApr 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAVicki Peterson of The Bangles & John Cowsill of the Beach Boys & The Cowsills with Special Guest Michelle Malone are coming to Ottawa for an evening of great music at The Abbey! Tickets are $35, available on Zeffy Doors Open @ 6:00PM, the Music Starts @ 7PM!
6 days to the eventApr 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAA staple of Chicago airwaves, John Williams can be heard on WGN Radio weekdays from 10am to 2pm. John also hosts “The Mincing Rascals”, an award-winning podcast where he guides a roundtable of the city’s top journalists through the week's most vital headlines. $10 suggested donation
12 days to the eventMay 02, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAJoin us for Jazz @ The Abbey! The Shepherd Jr. High and LaSalle Peru High School Jazz Ensembles will be performing a selection of Jazz Standards & Improvisations. $10 Suggested Donation at the Door
18 days to the eventMay 08, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USALost Pyramids is an improvisational, genre-blending jam band that keeps it fresh on stage with dynamic grooves and spacey jams. Tickets ($25) Doors open at 6PM, Show starts at 7PM
19 days to the eventMay 09, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAChristina and Michelle's paths crossed in 2017 when they were selected as finalists in Chicago's Uncommon Ground open mic competition. Since then, the two have sustained a musical friendship, sharing shows and showcasing at Folk Alliance conferences. Tickets $35
25 days to the eventMay 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Great Hall, 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USATrio de Chats Noirs will be performing “Transcendent: From Baroque Grace to Romantic Glory” Tickets $25 Online or at the Door Doors Open at 6:30, Music Starts at 7:00
26 days to the eventMay 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAMonty Python's Life of Brian (1979) is a satirical black comedy that follows Brian Cohen (Graham Chapman), an ordinary Judean man born in a stable next door to Jesus Christ. Join local writer & actor Kim "Howard" Johnson after the show for a discussion of his experiences appearing in the film.
27 days to the eventMay 17, 2026, 2:00 PM CDTThe Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAKane Farabaugh is an Emmy® award-winning multi-skilled journalist, documentary filmmaker, and writer. Doors open at 1:30 PM $10 suggested donation at the door
33 days to the eventMay 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USASinger-songwriter Ike Reilly has been praised by the New York Times and author Stephen King. He’s been compared to music legends like Bob Dylan. His live shows are legendary. Tickets are $35, available on Zeffy Doors Open @ 6:00PM, the Music Starts @ 7PM!
34 days to the eventMay 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAAscher Taylor-Schroeder is a passionate performer and educator with a background in rock & jazz guitar and classical trumpet, in addition to his classical guitar training. Tickets ($20)
47 days to the eventJun 06, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Great Hall, 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAKatie Belle & the Belle Rangers is a roots-rock band shaped by earthy tones and riveting tales. Tickets: $35 Doors Open at 6PM, Music Starts at 7PM!
48 days to the eventJun 07, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Great Hall, 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAWant to boost your lifestyle? Join us for an afternoon of fun and food with Anne Lauterjung! $15 Suggested Donation at the Door Please Register Below, Space is Limited to 40 Attendees. Doors Open @ 1:30PM, Anne Starts Cookin' @ 2PM
53 days to the eventJun 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USASongs of the Illinois Freedom Road is the powerful new musical performance featuring the songs, stories, and struggles of the Illinois Underground Railroad. This production is hosted by the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $10.00.
54 days to the eventJun 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PMOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAJoin us at the The Abbey for an evening of music with Grammy-nominated artist, Will Hoge Tickets $35 On Sale Now! Doors Open @ 6:00, Music Starts @ 7:00PM
55 days to the eventJun 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAJoin us for a conversation with Renee Mustered, the founder of Vilomah—a gentle, understanding companion for anyone touched by loss. $10 Suggested Donations at the Door.
61 days to the eventJun 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAGet ready to laugh! HumanKIND Initiaitive is throwing its first Comedy Fundraiser, and we are going big the first time out!
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