Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ?
Holiday shopping really gets going this weekend across the 613, but there are also great theatre and music options if you’re looking to keep it cultural.
The Rainbow
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!
November Gig Picks: Live music calendar
See the shows Apt613 contributors look forward to most in Ottawa-Gatineau!
Sausage Party: A Fabulously Phallic Fundraiser
Master Cameron Eric Leon and An Evening of Sin Present: “SAUSAGE PARTY” Make a mundane Tuesday night unforgettable with the zaniest and wildest acts that Ottawa has to offer from some of its most talented drag and burlesque performers! Your sides will be splitting, your voice will be hoarse, and you will never see a […]
Ottawa Minute: Ottawa has a booming burlesque scene
Did you know Ottawa has a booming burlesque scene?
Premiere: Slack Bridges “Joy of Joys” album stream
Before it’s officially out, Apt613 is giving you the chance to hear Joy of Joys it in its entirety.
Blues guitar sensation Philip Sayce returns to The Rainbow
Philip Sayce’s playing style combines elements of soul, funk, and rock along a solid blues backbone.
Beatlefest at the Brylee Brings Back Good Day Sunshine
Beatlefest At The Brylee is the brainchild of Ottawa musician Paul Johanis, who, with a little help of some of his friends, came up with the idea of hosting an outdoor festival dedicated to everything Beatles.
Steve Strongman delivers eclectic blues at The Rainbow
“I’ve always believed that music chooses you – you don’t choose music. Being an artist certainly isn’t the easiest thing in the world in terms of making a living. We do it because we love it, and we’re so passionate about it that there’s really no choice.”
A voice that could fill a stadium
Music doesn’t need to be loud and in your face to make an impact, and a perfect example of this is Ottawa’s own Monday I Retire. The heart of their sound comes from their front woman Mackenzie Di Millo: short of stature but with a voice that could fill a stadium. Joining her is brother […]
The Rainbow celebrates 30 years!
There is something about performing on the Rainbow stage. As a fledgling singer over 20 years ago, I remember the acute sense of nervousness I felt walking onto it, standing as green as could be, high above the crowd, looking out past the packed dance floor below me, the bar area beyond, the balcony area […]
Got a craving for some EFT-up comedy?
Chris Hannay did. That’s why when he first moved to Ottawa with his EFT-up co-founding girlfriend Dani Alon, getting involved in the limited improv scene was a must. He quickly investigated and built relationships with other improv enthusiasts and groups like GRIMprov that has workshops for people wanting more exposure to improv; and Crush Improv […]