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CKCU’s Summer Radio Camp is returning after its pandemic hiatus, offering kids aged 10–14 the chance to learn about radio and host their own radio show.

The Move for Youth founder is receiving a 2025 United Way East Ontario Community Builder Award for his dedication to helping young people build strong foundations for the future.

April’s Awesome Ottawa award goes to Velvet LeClair to support political art out of papier mâché and cardboard.

The inaugural Capital Music Week (CxMW) has just been announced for May 20–25, and it promises to be a major celebration not only of Ottawa’s music scene, but its entire nightlife.

1979 was an important year for many reasons. Margaret Thatcher was elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, commencing the Soviet-Afghan War. Sony released the first Walkman. And, of course, Joe Clark was elected Prime Minister of Canada.

Every first Monday of the month, Apartment613 publishes the coolest #ottarts #ottjobs we hear about. All the best arts and culture gigs in our local network. Share a job posting or call for artists: Please send a link to <ottjobs@apt613.ca> and be sure to mention the closing date. Ottawa-Gatineau-based opportunities only.

What connects us beyond home and work? Where do we gather, share stories, and build community? This year’s Jane’s Walk Ottawa-Gatineau invites you to explore the power of third places — the parks, libraries, cafés, and community spaces that foster a sense of belonging and encourage spontaneous interactions.

Back in February, Live Nation announced that Ottawa’s ByWard Market will soon be home to a brand new music venue. This venue is sure to invite many new artists to make a tour pit stop in the nation’s capital. But how are other local music venues feeling about this new development?

Stephanie Anne’s new novel, The Tunnel, might just scare the bejeezus out of you. It officially launched on March 28 at a fun art market event at Studio Staja. In case you missed it, I sat down with Anne afterward to talk about The Tunnel and other blood pumping stuff.

Awesome Ottawa is giving two awards for March, one to Susan Johnston to support walking tours of Ottawa fiction and poetry, and one to Patricia Oliveira to support new mesh nets for basketball courts across the city.

Every first Monday of the month, Apartment613 publishes the coolest #ottarts #ottjobs we hear about. All the best arts and culture gigs in our local network. Share a job posting or call for artists: Please send a link to <ottjobs@apt613.ca> and be sure to mention the closing date. Ottawa-Gatineau-based opportunities only.

Mid City, a monthly print zine that covers Ottawa municipal politics, was launched in November 2024 by Laura Blanchette and is still going strong. Through the engaging visual format, the zine (pronounced “zeen”) adds context to things like City Hall debates, new bylaws and summarizes highlights of important conversations.

Every first Monday of the month, Apartment613 publishes the coolest #ottarts #ottjobs we hear about. All the best arts and culture gigs in our local network. Share a job posting or call for artists: Please send a link to <ottjobs@apt613.ca> and be sure to mention the closing date. Ottawa-Gatineau-based opportunities only.

Surprised at her own Elevate International event, Solange Tuyishime Keita receives a 2025 United Way East Ontario Community Builder Award for her commitment to uniting communities around the world to care about women and girls.

A new venue is coming to 221 Rideau St. later this March, replacing the old Mavericks location. The venue was announced last Wednesday by the team behind City at Night and Afterlight.