Arts Court

Get ready to get animated this September at the Ottawa International Animation Festival! From September 25-29, the capital will transform in to North America’s destination for animation. Join for the whole festival, or even just a few days, with plenty of kid friendly events, student and senior discounts, free screenings and drop-in workshops, and more […]

Mauno is playing their final Ottawa show at Club SAW on Thursday August 8, 2019.

The eighth annual festival presents an impressive program of Indigenous film and media arts, allowing independent artists to show their best works that examine Indigenous issues and topics in Algonquin Territory and around the world.

ASINABKA FILM & MEDIA ARTS FESTIVAL Celebrating Indigenous Arts In Algonquin Territory AUGUST 7-11, 2019 Ottawa, ON, Canada The Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival is excited to announce our 8th annual festival, screening the best in Indigenous film from Canada and around the world. This year’s festival takes place over 5 days, and includes […]

The festival was founded from a desire to see more women and non-binary artists on local stages.

Several elements conspired towards this difficult decision, including the sudden collapse of Maker Media in June, the parent company behind Maker Faire’s brand.

Admission to the grand re-opening celebrations is free of charge and open to all.

Showcasing original independent works from Ottawa-Gatineau and around the world, Mirror Mountain Film Festival screenings take place at Arts Court Theatre from July 26–27, 2019.

David Currie: Beyond the Pale delves into a family’s emotional struggle as some begin leaving their traditional homeland to seek out the promise of New York City and the American dream.

Jennifer Cavanagh: “These three are comics are undoubtedly talented, with a strong dynamic between them and very funny on their own but not all the bits land as they should”

Livia Belcea: “Although the subject matter of the play makes it difficult to watch, the play itself is excellent.”

Barb Popel: “Magnificence is Keir Cutler’s bouquet to his beloved, talented mother, who died in 2011.”

Brian Carroll: “Pomerant has played class clown to a limited audience until now. But stand-up comedy is the big league. He needs better material, something more for the audience to sink its teeth into.”