When you think of Ottawa’s coolest music venues, the NAC might not be the first that comes to mind. But if you’re interested in seeing some of Canada’s—and the world’s—most promising artists pushing the musical envelope, then it should be. Below are just a few of this fall’s eclectic, captivating artists on the Popular Music and Variety line-up.

Many new artists will grace Ottawa Jazzfest stages this year. Leah Geller lines up five of the first-timers to the festival who are bringing exciting, fresh sounds to Confederation Park and surrounds.

There are many ways to avoid the downfalls of fast fashion and divert clothing from landfill. The simplest is to keep and wear your clothes longer. If you need that fashion fix, buy pre-loved or high-quality clothes that will last. Here are a few fun, sustainable, local options created and run by Ottawa women.

For those wanting to go south but unwilling to risk the travel headache, an upcoming concert by recent Grammy-award winner Alex Cuba may be just the thing.

Jazzfest is finally back in full force, live and in-person! The festival will take place at Confederation Park, the National Arts Centre, and Marion Dewar Plaza in front of Ottawa City Hall.

My Mom’s Co-op is screening at the ByTowne Cinema on Monday, December 13 at 6:45pm.

In this weekly feature, Apt613 asks blog contributors and local figures about their takeout habits and highlights—to help you find new tasty treats to discover or revisit when you’re just OVER IT with making dinner. This week, Takeout Talk covers curry, noodles, poutine, coffee, beer, and baked goods.

In this weekly feature, Apt613 asks blog contributors and local figures about their takeout habits and highlights—to help you find new tasty treats to discover or revisit when you’re just OVER IT with making dinner. This week, some of Apt613’s regular contributors share their latest recs and weekend food plans. 

The company was created 60 years ago and attracts some of the most technically brilliant and versatile dancers in the world. You could probably ask them to dance the Macarena and it would still be glorious and mesmerizing.