“Nothing has killed live music and nothing will kill it,” says Bluesfest founder Mark Monahan.“There’s no end to the growth of people who want to go out and see live music.” Read Sopha Lall’s article about live music thriving in Ottawa.
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.
The countdown is on as we arrive upon the final weekend before the holidays. If you’ve managed to get your shopping done already (or even if you haven’t), there are lots of festive things to do about town that are plenty more fun than braving a mall in late December.
While the St. Paddy’s Day parade is a no-go for the fifth year in a row, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate in green this year in Ottawa!
We have arrived at the first weekend of Winterlude here in the nation’s capital! While it doesn’t look as though the canal will be open for skating at any point, there are still plenty of fun outdoor winter activities to enjoy in this mild winter weather, as well as several indoor activities, if that is more your style.
Welcome to the first weekend of 2024, folks! If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to get out and enjoy our city to its fullest, we’re here to help! We’ve compiled a list of this weekend’s best; check out all the great goings-on to follow.
Okay, if you’re confused about this winter weather, me too. Storm warnings. Mild weather. No canal yet. Sigh. But we’re Ottawans and so we make the best of it. There are lots of suggestions below, whether you want to get outdoors or not.
Set aside those pumpkin spice lattes—it’s still summer in Ottawa! There’s plenty to do this long weekend, so check out ideas below and let us know what you get up to! All Weekend Cirque du Soleil brings KOOZA to Gatineau until September 25. Check out our review. Friday and Sunday you can check out the […]
This is Afterlight, a new listening bar and underground speakeasy lounge at 129 Bank St., with natural wines and music curated by some of Ottawa’s most prominent DJs.
There are lots of ways to help support struggling businesses downtown — even if you don’t have money to order gift certificates or products with. Go to your favourite business’ social media and like, save, and share their posts to help spread the word. If you can support financially, don’t forget to check ahead if businesses are open and operating fully before heading down!
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that you should take advantage of things when you can, because you never know when they’ll be taken away from you, closed for months, or shutter before you get the chance to get there. Carpe diem and check out all these great events taking place this weekend while you can!
City at Night, one of the pillars of EDM in Ottawa and host of White Rabbit, the capital’s only after-hours dance event, has decided it’s time to welcome their loyal patrons back into the rabbit hole, even if it means doing it virtually. White Rabbit: Through the Looking Glass, their very first Zoom dance party, is taking place this Saturday, June 20
Welcome back to the weekend, Ottawa. While the April showers may be stretching into May, the city is a-blossom with activities.
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