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Upcoming Events & Programming
Jun 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.
1 day 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
2 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.
Multiple Dates7 days to the eventJun 19, 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.
8 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!
9 days to the eventJun 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Great Hall, 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAErik Olson Jazz Quintet will be performing a “Quintessential” selection of Jazz music. After the performance, Erik will be offering an “Intro to Improvisation!” Workshop. Concert + Workshop $25, Concert alone $20, Workshop Alone $15, Student rate $10 2:30 Doors/3:00 Concert/5:30-7:30 Workshop
15 days to the eventJun 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" is a 1988 American fantasy comedy film directed by Robert Zemeckis. The screenplay was adapted from a novel written by Earlville, IL native Gary Wolf. Admission: $5 Show starts @7:00PM (Doors open @6:30)
16 days to the eventJun 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Great Hall, 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USABrennen Heaver is a dedicated trombonist and freshman at Ottawa Township High School with a passion for music. Since picking up the instrument in fifth grade, Brennen has established himself as a standout performer in the Illinois Valley music scene.
16 days to the eventJun 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAJoin us at The Abbey for an evening of beautiful Americana folk music with Of a Feather and the Morning Larks! Tickets $20 (Student under 18 wth ID are Free) Doors 6:00, Music starts @ 7:00
29 days to the eventJul 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAPreston Klik is returning to The Abbey with his Sound Bath that is a gentle but at times cathartic experience. Preston plays a 36-inch OCEAN GONG, plus Native flute, crystal bowls, and other exotic world instruments. Kick back, relax, and let your imagination go! Tickets ($35) On Sale Now!
30 days to the eventJul 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAThere are over 10,000 species of birds that share our world, but their legacy goes far back in time, to the age of the dinosaurs. $10 Admission (Students under 18 admitted Free with ID) $40 VIP Admission includes a copy of Steve Brusatte's book All proceeds benefit the Ottawa Center for the Arts
37 days to the eventJul 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAJoin us for an entertaining evening of Goldpine's brand of “aggressive Americana”, bold and reminiscent compositions. Tickets: $35 Doors Open @ 3PM, Music begins @ 4PM
68 days to the eventAug 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAWith Abraham Lincoln in Song, Vallillo takes the audience on a musical journey, making history come alive with his excellent blending of music and storytelling. This production is hosted by the Ottawa Historical and Scouting HeritageChris Vallll Museum. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $10.
78 days to the eventAug 29, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Great Hall, 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAMezzo-soprano and Starved Rock area native Kate Tombaugh is joined by Nashville-based pianist Jennifer Quammen McGuire. Tickets ($20) Doors Open @ 3PM, Music Starts @ 4PM
79 days to the eventAug 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USASpiezio played 12 seasons in the major leagues with the Oakland Athletics, Anaheim Angels,Seattle Mariners and St. Louis Cardinals, winning two World Series titles with the Angels and Cardinals. $10 Suggested Donation at the Door
85 days to the eventSep 05, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Great Hall, 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USATod Bowermaster, a proud graduate of Ottawa High School, is third horn of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, a position he has held since 1995. Tickets $20 (Under 18 Free with Student ID) Doors Open @ 6:30PM, Music Starts @ 7:00PM
91 days to the eventSep 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA"Nasty" tells the story of Lt. Col. Daniel Nash, an F-15 pilot who was scrambled from Otis Air National Guard Base at supersonic speed on the morning of September 11, 2001, to intercept what was believed to be a hijacked commercial airliner. $10 Suggest Donation
92 days to the eventSep 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA“McDermott’s music helped me to find a part of myself that wasn’t lost, as I had feared, but only misplaced". - Stephen King Tickets: $35 | Doors Open @ 6:00 PM | The Music Starts @ 7:00 PM
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