The Ottawa Youth Orchestra presents its second concert of the season on February 20 at 2:30 p.m. The concert will take place in the auditorium of the Ottawa Technical Learning Centre (formerly McArthur High School) at 485 Donald St. General admission tickets are available at the door for $12, $7 for seniors and students, and $5 for children.
The Canadian Centre for Functional Medicine is hosting a free public lecture – “Say goodbye to fad diets” – at the RA Centre at 2451 Riverside Dr. on February 22. The lecture will focus on breakthrough research in appetite control and health issues. Call 1-866-233-5858.
The Unitarian Church Hall is hosting an exhibition of original art by local artists February 14 and 15. The February Focus Show, put on by Art Lending of Ottawa, runs February 14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and February 15 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission and parking are free at the hall at 30 Cleary Ave. Call 594-8513 for more information.
Tashi Delek! Celebrate the Tibetan New Year with the Ottawa Palyul Sangha. Jazz piano with Garrett Leaver, Ottawa Friends of Tibet Himalayan Bazaar, complimentary snacks and a feature movie. Library and Archives Canada Auditorium, 395 Wellington St. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 6 p.m. Call 774-1010 for more information.
The Media Club of Ottawa presents a book launch for Dr. Deva-Marie Beck’s graphic narrative, “Florence Nightingale Today: Healing, Leadership, Global Action,” on Jan. 31. The launch will be held at the National Press Club, 165 Sparks St. from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets, which include the price of supper, are available for $20, and $5 for students. For reservations, call 521-4855.
The National Capital Commission is looking for volunteers during Winterlude. If interested phone 239-5373 or send an email to vounteer_benevoles@ncc.gc.ca