Sights & Sounds

The Ottawa Art Gallery truly partied in pink Thursday night, as the annual Give to Get Art Auction came to life with a sold-out crowd.

The Red Trillium Studio Tour, running from May 31 to June 1, offers art lovers the chance to slow down, to get away from high-rises and traffic, and to visit rural Ottawa artists in their own spaces. I spoke with local artist, Jennifer Ajersch, about the event, which has been ongoing for 27 years.

We’ve been hearing songs from the Ride the Cyclone musical at Broadway Nights Ottawa over the last year or so, but before that, we weren’t familiar with this show about Canadian high schoolers stuck in limbo after a tragic roller coaster accident.

With the return of some classic Ottawa events (hello Ribfest!), it feels like we’ve finally made it to summer in the city.

Softcult are quickly becoming a favourite with the Ottawa crowd after their debut at CityFolk. Now they are playing their first club gig at the 27 Club on May 31.

Laura and Samara spend their days as non-profit unicorns and fill every spare minute exploring the world of musical theatre as BFFs (that’s Broadway Friends Forever). Follow @bffs613 on Instagram and Facebook. It’s showtime, Ottawa! The ghost with the most has landed at the National Arts Centre, as Broadway Across Canada brings us a taste […]

On Thursday, May 29, the Ottawa Art Gallery will host its signature Give to Get Art Auction at the Alma Duncan Salon on level three of the gallery.

Sam Davs is one of Ottawa’s major songwriters, scoring hits with country artists and releasing her own single. Now she’s nominated for Industry Person of the Year at the CMAOntario Awards. Read our interview here.

When I saw the lineup outside of an unsuspecting building 15 minutes before show time, I knew I was at the right place.

On May 21–22, 2025, Canada After Dark, a two-day nightlife forum, was held as part of Ottawa’s first Capital Music Week (CxMW). Co-presented by Ottawa’s Nightlife Office and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC), the event spotlighted Ottawa’s nightlife within both national and international contexts.

After solidifying their comeback to live performance last year, the Ottawa Improv Festival is ramping up the energy, presenting some of the best improv in the city from May 29-31 at Arts Court.

Last night, the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) announced its winners for the sixth annual Capital Music Awards.

Capital Music Week continued yesterday with a free all-ages concert at the Bronson Centre Music Theatre, showcasing even more local talent with artists Emma Lamontagne, Akeem Oh and headliner Elijah Woods.

Once you check into the Noise Hotel you won’t want to leave. Audrey Pridham sat down with the Ottawa indie rockers to talk about their recent successes, including their debut album.

The inaugural Capital Music Week got started on Tuesday, and one of the first events was a wonderful display of local talent at the Bronson Centre Music Theatre with an evening of feelgood and dynamic music, featuring Ok Naledi, Kellylee Evans, and The Commotions.