Red Bird Live Music

Monthly Broadway Nights at Red Bird Live combine Broadway-themed karaoke with an open mic. The BFFs sat down with creator Emma Chin to discuss where this idea came from and what audiences can expect.

Whenever someone tells you Ottawa is a boring government town, tell them I said they clearly never had to put together a Weekend Roundup. I am constantly baffled by the amount of things going on across the capital – and people’s ability to somehow miss them! Tell your friends – send them to Apartment 613. […]

The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) has just announced the nominees for the five public voting categories at the fourth Annual Capital Music Awards (CMAs). The winners of Video of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Single of the Year, Live Music Venue of the Year, and Live Music Event of the Year are decided by fan vote—that’s you!

As we get closer to the holidays for many, there’s no shortage of things to do, local vendors to support for your gifts, and excuses to get together with friends and family to celebrate the season.

As we head into peak spooky season, there are plenty of Halloween-themed things happening. But, if that’s not your jam, don’t worry—there’s lots to do without needing a costume.

August is here and there’s plenty to pack in before you start thinking about the end of summer or back to school! Whether you want indoors, outdoors, laid-back or high-energy, there’s something for you happening this weekend.

Hopefully a lot of you have a long weekend to enjoy, whether you’re celebrating anything or not! There are plenty of great local events for you to enjoy, and some of them involve finding chocolate eggs.

Red Bird Live Music is the newest venue in the city, a place devoted to roots and folk music. But it’s also a music school, cafe, and de facto community centre embraced by the Old Ottawa South neighbourhood.

Ottawa’s newest Americana music venue, Red Bird is scheduled to open October 1, and will feature live music, a bar, a coffee shop, and a functional music school with a full roster of teachers.