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Upcoming Events & Programming
Multiple Dates1 day to the eventOct 08, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAStop staring at that blank canvas in your 'solitary confinement' studio—your art supplies miss human interaction! Every Thursday Evening 5 PM to 9 PM @ The Abbey Gallery & Studio
2 days to the eventOct 09, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USADescribed as a mix of modern classical, free form jazz, heavy metal and atmospheric rock, Aaron Kerr’s Dissonant Creatures is the brainchild of cellist and composer Aaron Kerr. Tickets: $25 (Students under 18 FREE w/ID) Doors @ 6:00, Music Starts
3 days to the eventOct 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTThe Abbey, 112 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAThe Illegal Smiles are returning to The Abbey to celebrate John Prine's Birthday! Tickets: $35 | Doors Open at 6:00 PM | The Music Starts at 7:00 PM
9 days to the eventOct 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Great Hall, 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USABernstein to Bernstein is a captivating and immersive journey into the rich and diverse musical legacy of the legendary Leonard Bernstein. Canto Zenzero is a vibrant vocal ensemble. Tickets: $30 Doors Open at 6 PM, the Music Starts at 7 PM
10 days to the eventOct 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTThe Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAOttawa native Walt Willey wrote and tours with his one-man show, Wild Bill! An Evening with James Butler Hickok. "Calamity Jane" Canary, is played by his wife, singer/songwriter/actor Sarah Kaine. Tickets $25 (Under 18 Free with Student ID) Doors Open @ 6:30PM, Show Starts @ 7:00PM
11 days to the eventOct 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDTThe Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAOttawa native Walt Willey will join us to have a conversation about his wide ranging career in television, movies and visual artist. Doors open at 1:30 PM $10 suggested donation at the door Reception following in The Abbey Gallery & Studio for Artists Walt Willey and Keith Johnson
16 days to the eventOct 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAOne hundred years. Four voices. Countless stories! Tickets: $20 (Students Under 18 FREE w/ID) Doors @ 6:30PM, Show starts @ 7:00PM
17 days to the eventOct 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAThe Steve Sharp Band is a group of four talented, experienced and passionate musicians, who play a wide range of musical styles, from original songs, classic rock, country rock and new country, to select current pop/rock tunes. Tickets are $25 (Students under 19 are free admission) Doors @ 6 PM
18 days to the eventOct 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTThe Great Hall, 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAThe Spooky Organ Concert features Anne Badger and Friends on the grand three-manual Schantz pipe organ. $10 suggested donation at the door.
23 days to the eventOct 30, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAWhen a 12-year-old girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her. $5 Admission at the door
32 days to the eventNov 08, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CSTThe Abbey, 112 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAMagda Brown, a survivor of the Holocaust, dedicated her life to spreading a message of hope and resilience. Her daughter Rochelle is carrying forward her mom's inspiring journey, sharing the tale of triumph and love prevailing over hate. $10 Admission (under 18 admitted free with ID)
38 days to the eventNov 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CSTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USASix Mile Grove honors its roots; you’ll catch the influences of MN music’s best - from Bob Dylan to the Jayhawks - but has also forged its own sound and space on a stage. Tickets: $35 | Doors Open @ 6:00 PM | The Music Starts @ 7:00 PM
51 days to the eventNov 27, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAA documentary focusing on John Hossack and Jim Gray. John Hossack was an influential businessman, father of 11 children and an abolitionist. Community abolitionists orchestrated the escape of Jim Gray, a slave. $10 suggested donation, proceeds to Ottawa Center for the Arts & Historical Museum.
52 days to the eventNov 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CSTOttawa Center for the Arts: Great Hall, 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAThe Tiffin Brothers are graduates of Ottawa Township High School, and are grateful to return home to perform at the Ottawa Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets ($20) Doors open at 6PM, Show starts at 7PM
59 days to the eventDec 05, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CSTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USATNTeague, the father and son duo of Liam Teague and Jaden Teague-Núñez, offers an exciting, eclectic, and unique blend of music that includes calypso, jazz, classical and ragtime. Tickets ($25) Doors open at 6PM, Show starts at 7PM
60 days to the eventDec 06, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CSTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAAgainst Sundials is a musical duo based in Cincinnati, OH consisting of Brandon Dodge and Drew Dolan. Their musical interests include classical, popular, jazz, and original music. Tickets: $15 (Students under 18 FREE w/ID) Doors @ 6 PM, Music Starts @ 7 PM
67 days to the eventDec 13, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CSTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAThe Pop-Up Players return to The Abbey with a hilariously re-imagined classic Christmas favorite as a staged radio play: “It's a Wonderful Life!” Admission Is Free! Guests are encouraged to donate one non-perishable food item per person, to be donated to The Ottawa Community Food Basket.
74 days to the eventDec 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CSTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAAdam Rowe’s Production Design has been seen on network TV, streaming services, movies, and live events. His current project MATLOCK with Kathy Bates on CBS is currently hooking audiences. $10 Suggested Donation at the Door
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