March Gig Picks: Live music calendar
See the shows Apt613 contributors look forward to most in Ottawa-Gatineau!
Shanghai Restaurant
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ?
Welcome to the first snow covered weekend in the city. If the cold temperatures and slippery sidewalks aren’t enough to make you think like a bear and hibernate this weekend, there is plenty to do out and about in Ottawa. So get bundled up and get out there. We promise you it’ll be worth it!
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ?
This weekend rests on the cusp of May into June and is jam packed full of fun. A weekend so full, it is impossible to do it all, so we’ve put together this handy little guide to the weekend’s best. Get a pen and paper ready: it’s time to plan and maximize on the good times.
The funny bone is gender-less
Over the past few years, Ottawa has seen a surge in female comedians in a previously male dominated scene, producing winners of both the local comedy club competitions and the Ottawa Comedy Awards. There’s an ever growing list of all genders hitting the stage. We caught up with Kennedy Ryan to discuss comedy, community and whether or not it is true that women who are funny cannot open coconuts on their own.
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ?
The great melt is upon us and, perhaps, the groundhog was wrong this year. With spring in your step, take the bull by the horns: the weekend is front loaded this time round, with plenty going on this Thursday and Friday. So much so that you’ll appreciate the slower Saturday to rest up and regroup for the week to come.
Christmas Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ?
Happy holidays Ottawa! Hopefully you have all your Christmas shopping done and can relax this weekend with family and friends. If you’re looking to get out of the house, why not try a trip to the museum or the theatre? Read on for more of what’s going on this weekend.
Remixed Festival has a new name but same reasons for celebrating Chinatown and Somerset West
Remixed is a festival celebrating local culture in the Somerset West area. On September 16 they’ll be closing Somerset between Bay and Percy to provide a day’s worth of free activities.
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ce weekend?
Here you have it: this weekend’s shortlist.
Ming Wu: Ceremony @ Shanghai
You probably already know Ming. He is a champion of music, art, and culture, and brings enthusiasm and fun wherever he goes (which, as it turns out, is a lot of places). On Friday, August 26th, Ceremony, which usually goes down at Babylon, took over Shanghai Restaurant for the night. DJs Adam Saikaley, Eric Roberts, […]
Apt613 Live for March 1st, 2016
This week on Apt613 Live, we hear from Chris about Shanghai Nights, a music and comedy showcase that takes place the first Thursday of every month and what it takes to conquer your fear and become a stand-up comic. Tune in to Apt613 Live on Tuesdays from 6pm on CHUO 89.1FM.
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ce weekend?
Hey, do you wanna feel SO ENERGETIC? Try FESTIVALS! Our rep as one of the best cities for fests is no exception in the winter. Between Megaphono and the TD Ottawa Winter Jazz Festival for music, and Cracking-Up the Capital for comedy (now that’s a tongue-twister), you’ve got plenty of reasons to leave the house […]
Support Local: Bronson Food Passport edition
The ongoing construction on Bronson Avenue has hit many businesses in the area quite hard. Whether it’s a decrease in retail sales, or dealing with the daily hassle of having their neighbourhood turned upside down, the impact has been significant. Instead of buckling under the pressure, however, seven food establishments decided to offer a special […]
