Black Squirrel Books

Kid Koala is hosting Music To Draw To at Black Squirrel Books on Wednesday January 30 from 7pm–11pm. Admission is free.

There’s a lot to look forward to in 2019 (a certain blog is turning 10!) and this final weekend of 2018 is a great way to close out another exciting year in Ottawa. Read on for a roundup of New Year’s Eve events and have a fun, safe weekend! 

Nearly 40 years after her first show, a now fully-matured Chandra is back on stage performing those same songs written at age 12 at Black Squirrel Books this Friday November 16, joined by Toronto experimental electronic artist New Chance, and Ottawa synth krautrocker Klapshmock.

Get out there and enjoy your weekend. Take lots of photos and be sure to tag them with #APT613.

Ottawa’s second annual soul music festival sold out Black Squirrel Books and House of TARG.

The only thing spookier than Friday the 13th is snow in the forecast for mid-April, both of which are things we have to look forward to this weekend. Have no fear, though, because your guide to the weekend is full of hot coffee, cold beer and cool shows.

Heads up: Organizers say tickets are moving fast and last year’s inaugural Bangers & Mash sold out in advance.

Le 14 avril prochain se tiendra la deuxième édition du festival Bangers and Mash. Au menu cette année, dix artistes (8 groupes et 2 djs) qui se  partageront les scènes du House of Targ et du Black Squirrel Books.

For many, this weekend in Ottawa will include references to a giant anthropomorphic bunny with a fascination with chocolate. For others, it won’t.

Whether you’re celebrating the long weekend with family or by your lonesome, there’s plenty to do. Check out our list of the highlights below.

Ottawa-Gatineau’s annual music showcase festival runs until February 10.

The Social Book Exchange is taking place at Citizen (207 Gilmour St) from 8–11pm on Sunday, January 28.