Bonfire: Improvised Tales of Terror
Oct
3
to Nov 21

Bonfire: Improvised Tales of Terror

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Gather close. Listen carefully. And whatever you do, don’t look away.

This fall, Wayward Improvised Theatre premieres Bonfire: Improvised Tales of Terror — a brand-new improvised horror show where ghost stories, eerie coincidences, and shadowy figures come alive in the room.

This show runs from October 3 to November 21 and includes a special performance on Halloween night.

Come join us by the campfire. Watch as the tales unfold, strange connections emerge, and what began as make-believe starts to feel a little too real.

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Maestro: Competitive Improv Comedy
Oct
3
to Nov 21

Maestro: Competitive Improv Comedy

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Ten improvisers walk on stage. One walks off with the title — and the cash.

Every round, Ottawa's sharpest improvisers take on games and scenes built entirely from your suggestions — and after each one, the audience votes on who stays and who goes. It's fast, it's funny, and the stakes are real: five whole Canadian dollars and the title of Maestro.

If you've never seen improv live before, this is the one to catch.

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Frugal Filmmaking: Video Editing on a Budget
Oct
13
to Oct 27

Frugal Filmmaking: Video Editing on a Budget

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Do you have footage that's been sitting in your cameral roll for ages, but don't know where to start with video editing? You're in luck! Join us this October for a pay-what-you-can (PWYC) video editing workshop series, in collaboration with the Digital Arts Resource Centre. 📼

This workshop is perfect for you if you're...

- a racialized / BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour) artist, designer, or creative

- looking to learn and experiment with video editing

- tired of paying monthly for (or pirating) expensive creative suites

- not sure where to start with editing, or where to find good music to use

- searching for a chill and welcoming community of creatives to collaborate with, get feedback from, and exchange ideas with

Over the course of three 3-hour sessions, you'll learn how to edit audiovisual footage using Kdenlive, a free and open-source software. You'll also be provided with some tools and resources to source assets.

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OPEN CALL: Community Dance Chorus for Nutcracker Remix (Ghost Rooster Collective)
Oct
16
to Oct 23

OPEN CALL: Community Dance Chorus for Nutcracker Remix (Ghost Rooster Collective)

Ghost Rooster Collective is inviting applications for the Community Dance Chorus of Nutcracker Remix — a weirder, wilder reimagining of The Nutcracker centred on disability experiences, access, movement, and collaboration.

We’re looking for curious and collaborative people ages 10+ who are excited to experiment with movement and create with others. No previous dance or professional performance experience is required.

We strongly encourage people with disabilities, BIPOC artists, and those traditionally excluded from classical performance spaces to apply.

Rehearsals will take place in November and December 2026, leading to a work-in-progress presentation at the Richcraft Theatre at Shenkman Arts Centre on December 18, 2026.

Interested in joining us? Applications are now open!

Full details, FAQs, and the application can be found here:

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High Gear
Oct
21
7:00 PM19:00

High Gear

Admission: $5 / Free for AXENÉO7 and SAW members and Théâtre du Trillium subscribers

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High Gear examines the relentless cycle of production, consumption and reincarnation. Structured like a yonkoma manga—a narrative format often used in the political press—the performance moves through four themes: being born, eating, working and dying, within a closed circuit where representations are continually absorbed, deconstructed and reformed.

Kidows Kim refuses to reproduce these patterns; instead, he subverts them in order to break their repetition and free himself from them. He assembles a corporeal collection of figures drawn from intimate memories, infected and entangled within manga imagery.

From this chaos emerges a ghostly, fragmented body attempting to find its way through. High Gear becomes a space where the body is exposed and decomposes, an incessant quest for an elusive outside.

Born in South Korea, Kidows Kim is an artist based in Paris. His creations form an intimate cosmogony in the form of a “Dictionary of Fantastic Creatures,” the first three chapters of which have been unveiled through previous performances. His work is informed by “Monstrarchaeology,” a method that excavates an ambiguous organic form, wandering between the figurative and the abstract, from collective memories and intimate, gendered, social and political experiences.

Kidows Kim’s High Gear is presented as part of a Canadian tour organized by L’Écart (Rouyn-Noranda), in partnership with Filles électriques / Festival Phénomena (Montreal), SAW (Ottawa), Théâtre du Trillium (Ottawa) and AXENÉO7 (Gatineau) in collaboration with Actoral (Marseille). This tour is made possible through financial support from the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec’s program supporting the presentation of works from outside Quebec.

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Co-produced by La Ménagerie de verre; CCN Ballet national de Marseille, under the direction of (LA)HORDE; ICI-CCN Montpellier Occitanie, under the direction of Christian Rizzo; and La Place de la danse CDCN Toulouse Occitanie. With support from DRAC Île-de-France through its creation assistance program and from the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, in fiscal year 2023.

Creation residencies: La Bellone, Brussels; Kunstencentrum Buda, Kortrijk; CND Centre national de la danse; The Saison Foundation Japan; Workspacebrussels.

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SAW funders Canada Council for the Arts, City of Ottawa, Ontario Arts Council, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Ottawa Community Foundation, Government of Canada, Government of Ontario

Partners L’Écart, AXENÉO7, Théâtre du Trillium, Korean Cultural Centre Canada

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Durée de la performance : 1 h Prix d’entrée : 5 $ / Gratuit pour les membres d’AXENÉO7 et de SAW et les abonné·es du Théâtre du Trillium

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High Gear interroge le cycle incessant de production, consommation et réincarnation. Structurée comme un yonkoma manga — format narratif souvent utilisé dans la presse politique — cette performance traverse quatre thèmes : naître, manger, travailler et mourir, dans un circuit fermé où les représentations sont continuellement absorbées, déconstruites et reformées.

Kidows Kim refuse de reproduire ces schémas; il les subvertit pour briser leur réitération et s'en affranchir. Il assemble une collection corporelle de figures extraites de mémoires intimes, parasitées et enchevêtrées dans une imagerie de mangas.

De ce chaos émerge un corps fantomatique et fragmenté qui tente de se frayer un passage. High Gear devient l'espace où le corps s'expose et se décompose, quête incessante d'un extérieur insaisissable.

Né en Corée du Sud, Kidows Kim est un artiste basé à Paris. Ses créations composent une cosmogonie intime sous la forme d’un « Dictionnaire des créatures fantastiques », dont les trois premiers chapitres ont été dévoilés lors de performances précédentes. Son travail s’imprègne de la « Monstrarchéologie », une méthode qui consiste à excaver une forme organique ambiguë errant entre le figuratif et l’abstrait à partir de mémoires collectives et d’expériences intimes, sociales, politiques et liées au genre.

La performance High Gear de Kidows Kim est présentée dans le cadre d’une tournée canadienne organisée par l'Écart (Rouyn-Noranda), en partenariat avec Filles électriques / Festival Phénomena (Montréal), SAW (Ottawa), le Théâtre du Trillium (Ottawa) et AXENÉO7 (Gatineau) et en collaboration avec Actoral (Marseille). Cette tournée a été rendue possible grâce à l’appui financier du programme Accueil d’œuvres de l’extérieur du Québec du Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec.

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Coproduction : La Ménagerie de verre; CCN Ballet national de Marseille, sous la direction de (LA)HORDE; ICI-CCN Montpellier Occitanie, sous la direction de Christian Rizzo; La Place de la danse CDCN Toulouse Occitanie. Avec le soutien de la DRAC Île-de-France au titre de l’aide à la création et de l’Agence pour les affaires culturelles du gouvernement du Japon pour l’exercice 2023.

Résidences de création : La Bellone, Bruxelles; Kunstencentrum Buda, Courtrai; CND Centre national de la danse; The Saison Foundation Japan; Workspacebrussels.

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Subventionnaires de SAW Conseil des arts du Canada, Ville d’Ottawa, Conseil des arts de l’Ontario, Fondation Trillium de l’Ontario, Fondation communautaire d’Ottawa, gouvernement du Canada, gouvernement de l’Ontario

Partenaires L’Écart, AXENÉO7, Théâtre du Trillium, Centre culturel coréen du Canada

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Evil Dead: The Musical
Oct
22
to Oct 24

Evil Dead: The Musical

Evil Dead: The Musical

Book and Lyrics by George Reinblatt | Music by Frank Cipolla, Christopher Bond, Melissa Morris, George Reinblatt | Music Supervision by Frank Cipolla | Additional Lyrics by Christopher Bond

Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods, and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It’s all up to Ash (a housewares employee, turned demon-killing hero), and his trusty chainsaw to save the day. Blood flies. Limbs are dismembered. Demons tell bad jokes… and all to music. The songs in the show are completely off the wall as well. Titles like “All the Men in My Life Keep Getting Killed by Kandarian Demons” and “What the F**k was That?” have had audiences rolling in their seats, and screaming for more and more blood.

October 22-24, 2026 | Arts Court Theatre (2 Daly Avenue)

October 29-31, 2026 | Shenkman Arts Centre: Richcraft Theatre (245 Centrum Boulevard)

Evening Shows at 7:30pm | Doors at 7:00 Saturday Matinée at 2:30pm | Doors at 1:00

Tickets are $35 Regular | $30 for Students and Seniors | $50 Angel Ticket | General Admission

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Green Eyes, Witch Hands + Los3r + 2Kyerg + Ruby Doom
Oct
23
7:00 PM19:00

Green Eyes, Witch Hands + Los3r + 2Kyerg + Ruby Doom

Congrego and Fisher Collective present Green Eyes, Witch Hands (from Bathurst, NB + Los3r (OTT) + 2Kyerg (OTT) + Ruby Doom (Brantford, ON)

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Electric Fields
Oct
24
to Oct 25

Electric Fields

After more than a decade, ELECTRIC FIELDS is back.

On Saturday, October 24, Artengine brings its festival of electronic art back to life with a special one-night edition at Club SAW, celebrating 30 years of artistic experimentation in Ottawa. For this return, we've assembled an adventurous lineup of artists exploring the unseen forces that shape our world through sound, light, technology, and movement.

MEET THE LINEUP

Florence-Delphine Roux — Tumulte de Kessler

Using sculptural radio antennas, satellite signals, and stray transmissions, Montréal artist Florence-Delphine Roux makes the invisible activity above our heads audible, transforming interference into a captivating sonic landscape.

Myriam Bleau — Hypermobility

In this extraordinary audiovisual performance, Montréal artist Myriam Bleau transforms electronic rhythms into shifting architectures of light, exploring movement, acceleration, and the physical experience of sound.

Korea Town Acid & Ajeebsir — Zero Gravity

Moving effortlessly between intimate club spaces and expansive spatial environments, Korea Town Acid and visual artist Ajeebsir unite in Zero Gravity—a visionary audiovisual collaboration co-produced through a residency at the Society for Arts and Technology, which recently premiered at MUTEK 2026.

Bear Witness (The Halluci Nation) — DJ Set

Ottawa's own Bear Witness brings his unmistakable musical sensibility to close the night. As co-founder of groundbreaking collective The Halluci Nation, he has helped reshape the possibilities of contemporary Indigenous electronic music and audiovisual culture.

Together, these artists take us from the barely perceptible to the fully immersive, from signals in the atmosphere to rhythms felt through the body.

Electric Fields first emerged as a gathering point for adventurous electronic art, bringing together artists, musicians, technologists, and curious audiences. This one-night return is both a celebration of that history and a glimpse of what comes next.

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STOMP'oween
Oct
25
7:00 PM19:00

STOMP'oween

Costumes, boots, tassels and vampire fangs—come line dance, mingle, and connect. The only Halloween party where you also get to line dance! Costumes stronglyyyyyy recommended.

Tickets are PWYC, we typically get donations between 5-15$ per entry. STOMP! is a nonprofit line dancing community, and all proceeds go towards venues and future event planning!

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Bright Night: Baltic-Nordic Short Films
Oct
26
7:00 PM19:00

Bright Night: Baltic-Nordic Short Films

Join us for an evening of outstanding short films celebrating Baltic and Nordic creativity and culture.

Bright Night: Baltic & Nordic Short Films

Looking for something different during Halloween week? Step away from the usual scares and discover an unforgettable selection of Baltic and Nordic short films. Enjoy complimentary movie snacks, great company, and a chance to win a door prize.

This special short film programme brings together creative voices and stories from the Baltic and Nordic countries, featuring films from: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden.

Whether you are a film enthusiast, a supporter of Baltic and Nordic culture, or simply looking for a unique night out in Ottawa, Bright Night offers an engaging cinematic experience for all.

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Quest Master
Oct
27
7:00 PM19:00

Quest Master

Quest Master w/ Special Guests

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Fresh Meat 15
Oct
28
to Oct 31

Fresh Meat 15

Ottawa's favourite theatre party is back!

Four nights.

Six world premieres.

Fifteen Fresh Meats...

Fresh Meat 15* Featuring the freshest new ideas from some of Ottawa's best creators, Fresh Meat 15 has five 20-minute performances on our Mainstage and an immersive experience taking over our Little Black Box. Ottawa's playground for theatre makers is the only place in town where you get six incredible shows all for one ticket!

Need anymore incentive to join? Fresh Meat 15 is hosted by Ottawa's own Bobby Knauff!

Visit www.freshmeatfest.com for more info.

see ya there ;)

xoxo fresh meat

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OTT Monsters: The Final Round LIVE AT CLUB SAW
Oct
29
to Oct 30

OTT Monsters: The Final Round LIVE AT CLUB SAW

Witness the grand finale of Ottawa’s newest and biggest talent competition Live at Club Saw! Featuring merch, a pop-up barber and more!

OTT Monsters is a multi-round talent competition based in Ottawa, ON founded by Dylan Jenson. It's a test of who the best artist in Ottawa is, and that doesn't just mean most talented!

A great artist is professional, kind, meticulous about their craft and has a solid style they can call their own.

Join us at the very first finale of Year 1 for OTT Monsters. There's also a costume contest with cash prizes for audience members!

1st place of the official talent competition wins a free music video from VIVA RECORDING STUDIOS, 3 free hours in A room at THE CAVE RECORDING STUDIOS, GTA 6 Ultimate Edition (or cash equivalent of $160), and a guaranteed headliner spot at a 2027 Ottawa/Gatineau boat show!

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John Muirhead
Oct
30
8:00 PM20:00

John Muirhead

John Murihead - The Never Ending Road Tour

with very special guest Sarah Vanderzon (Montreal singer-songwriter)

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Hex Appeal: a sapphic halloween
Oct
31
to Nov 1

Hex Appeal: a sapphic halloween

SAPPHICS TO THE FRONT!!! Get freaky with us this halloween !

Calling all witches, dykes, ghouls, butches, vampires, femmes, studs, lesbians, bisexuals, trans babes, non-binary hotties and sapphic cryptids lurking in the shadows...

This Halloween, we’re bringing the hex appeal and summoning the sapphics for a night of queer horror, camp, costumes, and dangerously hot performances 🔥 🎃

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Ottawa Design Club #0023 - Chaos
Nov
5
6:00 PM18:00

Ottawa Design Club #0023 - Chaos

The Ottawa Design Club aims to create a strong community of creatives and highlight the amazing work in our city and beyond.

Chaos Vol . I - Event 0023

Chaos doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes you choose it. Sometimes it chooses you. Either way, you rarely know where it’s going to lead.

CHAOS: Vol. I is a speaker event and zine launch bringing together three creatives exploring what happens when life refuses to follow a clean path. Through very different experiences, they’ve navigated uncertainty, changed direction, let go of control and found ways to keep moving when the outcome wasn’t clear.

The evening marks the launch of the first of two CHAOS volumes, with talks that dig into what it means to live, work and create when things don’t go according to plan.

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Ike Dweck
Nov
10
8:00 PM20:00

Ike Dweck

Brooklyn-born and raised, rising independent singer-songwriter Ike Dweck is building a reputation for deeply personal lyrics and unflinching introspection. Since debuting in 2023, he’s continued to shape a sound that blends raw vulnerable folk with a modern, aggressive rock, inviting listeners into the heart of his experiences.

From writing solo to collaborating with fellow artists and songwriters Chance Emerson and Vincent Lima, as well as producer Jack Riley (previous work with Cameron Whitcomb and Grace VanderWaal), Ike has cultivated a creative circle that advances his word-choice-driven songwriting while keeping authenticity at its core. Much of his work revolves around the realities of battling mental health and navigating relationships. In doing so, Ike has created a community of fans that resonate similarly, finding connection and validation through his vulnerability.

Remaining proudly independent, Ike has been releasing new singles song by song for over two years, now surpassing over 1 million listeners on Spotify in the first half of 2025 across 15+ original songs in his release discography. There's an immense growing anticipation for what’s ahead for Dweck, with plans to step into touring as a headliner for the first time next year, build his own Brooklyn-proud merchandising brand, and activating his fanbase of more than 3.5 million followers with a bootstraps methodology. Ike Dweck stands poised to become one of the most compelling new voices in modern indie-folk.

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Cannelle
Nov
11
7:00 PM19:00

Cannelle

As chic as she is raucous, Cannelle is a fierce new voice at the vanguard of pop’s blossoming left-field electronic scene. The 23-year-old Aix-en-Provence-born, Los Angeles-based artist’s glitter-encrusted music has captivated in-the-know listeners since her musical debut in 2024. Initially finding her audience online, Cannelle’s early-Tumblr-era upbringing informed her DIY surrealist visuals, pastels, and feminine interiority, while her sonic palette was influenced by artists from the early Ed Banger days, each shaping her understanding of what it meant to be composed and campy in one enthralling, club-ready package. Accented by her icy-blue hair, Cannelle’s always-striking fashion and innate sense of style led to an early and established career in modeling that’s seen her work with Valentino, Marc Jacobs, and Rimowa, as well as land impactful high-fashion editorials in Schön Magazine and King Kong Magazine. Recentering her focus on music, she’s since gone on to thrill French and international fans alike with melt-in-your-mouth pop earworms like “CLOVER”, “DIAMOND CUTS”, “FILLE”, and “MP3”, while landing opening slots for Ninajirachi and performing B2B with umru at Palomosa Festival. Her debut mixtape, CINNA, released in June, encompasses a collection of avant-garde electronic pop sounds co-produced with fellow trendsetters Chicken, Oscar Scheller, and Warpstr, as Cannelle joins a global movement of artists like Rosalía celebrating their heritage by singing bilingually and proving that language is no barrier to connection. Highlighted by music videos shot across Paris, London, Los Angeles, and Japan, the visual world surrounding the project is equally deliberate, united by surrealist storytelling and the same DIY pastel aesthetic that runs through everything she makes. Following the release of CINNA, Cannelle has performed in New York, Paris, and Tokyo, including a sold-out headline show at Market Hotel in Brooklyn and an opening spot for Nia Archives at Alexandra Palace in London on November 26, and has announced her six-date European CINNA TOUR, beginning August 29 in Barcelona and including two dates supporting Argentine artist Six Sex. As one of the few Black women working at the intersection of electroclash and French pop music at an international level, Cannelle isn’t waiting for a seat at the table. She’s building her world herself.

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Eau The Music
Nov
12
8:00 PM20:00

Eau The Music

Eau The Music (album release show, Ottawa dream pop)

with special guest sets by Unsociably High & Sociably High

Unsociably High 8:30pm

Eau the Music 9:15pm

Sociably High 10:30pm

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Chaker Bou Abdalla // Ottawa
Nov
15
7:30 PM19:30

Chaker Bou Abdalla // Ottawa

Lebanese stand-up comedian Chaker Bou Abdalla takes the stage with STOFIL اصطفل, his latest stand-up show built around the everyday absurdities, contradictions, and small moments we usually overlook.

Rooted in sharp observation and honest storytelling, Chaker has a way of taking ordinary situations - conversations, habits, social expectations, and the strange things we all accept as normal - and pushing them just far enough to reveal how ridiculous they really are.

With his grounded stage presence, relatable stories, and naturally sharp sense of humour, STOFIL turns everyday life into an hour of comedy that feels instantly familiar.

Because sometimes, the funniest things are the ones happening right in front of us.

You don’t want to miss this.

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Priyanka
Nov
16
8:00 PM20:00

Priyanka

Priyanka - The Small Town Girl Tour

all ages admitted, 19+ w/ photo ID to drink

seated general admission

VIP PACKAGE INCLUDES

Early entry / seat selection

Pre-show Q&A and soundcheck performance

Photo

Lanyard

Signed exclusive poster

ARTIST PRESALE: WED AUG 26 NOON

SPECTRASONIC PRESALE: WED AUG 26 NOON

PUBLIC ON SALE: FRI AUG 28 10AM

$1 from every ticket will support Rainbow Railroad an international human rights organization that helps LGBTQI+ people facing persecution based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics get to safety

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Look Before You Leap: Essential Tips for Festival Submissions
Nov
19
7:00 PM19:00

Look Before You Leap: Essential Tips for Festival Submissions

Two veteran local filmmakers, Kristen McNaule and Penny McCann, will share their positive and negative experiences on the festival scene with youth, student and emerging Ottawa film directors of all ages, to help them grow and professionalize their careers. This discussion will provide practical advice on what to look for in a festival’s communications, social media presence and website before you click “submit.” Engage with and ask questions from award-winning artists who have screened films internationally and have taken part in screenwriting competitions and festival programming. Moderated by Christopher Rohde from Mirror Mountain Film Festival.

Co-presented by Mirror Mountain Film Festival, Digi60 Filmmakers’ Festival & uOttawa Cinema Club

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Alan Cross presents UNCHARTED
Nov
21
7:30 PM19:30

Alan Cross presents UNCHARTED

7:30PM SHOW SOLD OUT

3:30PM SHOW ADDED

Alan Cross - UNCHARTED: Live In Ottawa

Uncharted: Crime & Mayhem In The Music Industry is the award-winning podcast that looks at the intersection of true crime and the world of music. Hosted by renowned music journalist Alan Cross, this podcast chronicles all manners of bad behaviour. From murder and kidnapping, to the mob's manipulation of the music industry, to all those shady backstage dealings happening behind the scenes, Uncharted leaves no stone unturned!

Now, Alan Cross is bringing Uncharted to the big stage for an evening of previously untold tales, deep dives and rabbit holes, and live Q&A. Once you experience Uncharted: Crime & Mayhem In The Music Industry, you’ll never listen to music the same again. It really is sex, drugs, rock n’ roll, and a whole lot of true crime!

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lilyisthatyou
Nov
27
7:00 PM19:00

lilyisthatyou

MODO-LIVE & Programme Presents

Lilyisthatyou w/ Special Guests

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Sami Landry
Nov
28
to Nov 29

Sami Landry

SOLD OUT

Sami Landri (Canada's Drag Race)

Chiquita Mére

The iconic Acadian queen of social media, Sami Landri invites you to the Sami Party: On Tour! After taking over TikTok and Instagram with her absurd, chaotic, and fearless videos, Sami set Montréal on fire with her Sami Party live show. Now she’s coming to Ottawa to host this drag show her own way: unapologetic, over-the-top, and drenched in a completely trash-chic aesthetic. On the menu: drag performances, lip syncs, comedy, and Sami on her baddest behaviour!

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ART+ Fall Showcase
Oct
17
4:00 PM16:00

ART+ Fall Showcase

Spend a cozy fall evening enjoying live music, poetry, and dance, all performed by incredible local artists!

The ART+ Fall Showcase 2026 brings together four multidisciplinary performing artists for an evening filled with creativity, storytelling, and connection. From soulful music and powerful poetry to expressive dance, each performance offers something unique to experience.

Bring your friends, family, or come solo and discover your new favourite Ottawa artist! It's a chance to enjoy live performances, support local talent, and connect with Ottawa's creative community.

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Chris Murphy
Oct
16
8:00 PM20:00

Chris Murphy

Chris Murphy (of Sloan) with very special guest Peter Elkas

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Poetry Launches
Oct
15
8:00 PM20:00

Poetry Launches

Manahil Bandukwala hosts launches for new collections by Sanna Wani and Conyer Clayton.

Meditating on the beauty of an ordinary life, Sanna Wani’s Lantern explores how we fall in love and make a home. What does it mean to belong to a city, or to truly enter adulthood? Imbued with a quiet queerness, this book is a guide for living in the aftermath of familial rifts, crises of faith, political struggle, and intergenerational grief all while remaining devoted to an idea of goodness. Taking stock of one precious life, Lantern, invites us to consider our responsibilities to ourselves and each other and to choose who we might become.

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Bywords John Newlove Poetry Awards
Oct
15
6:30 PM18:30

Bywords John Newlove Poetry Awards

Join us for an unforgettable evening of poetry and music.

Amanda Earl hosts the 2026 Bywords.ca John Newlove Poetry Award with music by Ness and the launch of Susanne Fletcher’s chapbook, Cultivating Light. We will also hear readings by this year’s award recipient and honourable mentions. This year’s judge was Tolu Oloruntoba.

ARC Magazine's Lampman Award presentation will follow the John Newlove Poetry Awards.

This year's Lampman finalists are:

The Great Wake by Nina Berkhout, Several Small Animals Enclosed in a Benedictine Monastery by Vera Hadzic, and the book of sentences by rob mclennan.

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Anna Graves
Oct
14
7:00 PM19:00

Anna Graves

America's Greatest Burnout Tour

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Women Making Images: Navigating the Ottawa Media Arts Scene
Oct
14
7:00 PM19:00

Women Making Images: Navigating the Ottawa Media Arts Scene

A discussion focusing on some of the challenges facing women in the field of independent media creation, in Ottawa and beyond, featuring experienced local filmmaker Pixie Cram and VJ / media artist Annie Socoria. Participants will walk away with practical tips for 3 things women in the arts can do to mitigate some of the barriers they face. Open to artists at any stage of their career, including emerging filmmakers, and to anyone interested in exploring their creativity and discovering the artist within. Co-presented by Mirror Mountain Film Festival & The Feminist Conversations. Pay-what-you-can / Suggested admission $10.

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FOOTLOOSE 80's DANCE PARTY / Early event: 8PM-12AM / Ottawa Launch!
Oct
10
to Oct 11

FOOTLOOSE 80's DANCE PARTY / Early event: 8PM-12AM / Ottawa Launch!

Turn around... after multiple sold-out editions across Canada, FOOTLOOSE is making its Ottawa debut October 10th at Club Saw

Clock strikes upon the hour / And the sun begins to fade...

Get into the groove with DIRTY DANCING as we transform Club Saw into the ultimate 80s dance floor for four hours of pure nostalgia. Celebrate the decade of Madonna, Whitney Houston, Prince, Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Bon Jovi, Michael Jackson, and every unforgettable anthem that still packs dance floors today.

Whether you were the rebel, the brain, the princess, the athlete or the basket case—or just wish you could've roamed the halls of Shermer High with Molly Ringwald, skipped school with Ferris Bueller, or climbed into the DeLorean with Marty McFly—FOOTLOOSE is your ticket back to the greatest decade in pop culture.

Love to dance and get a full night's sleep? We get it. FOOTLOOSE is made for people who want to hit the dance floor early, dance hard, and still feel human the next morning.

From 8PM to midnight, Club Saw becomes an 80s time machine as DJ Dirty Dancing spins the biggest pop, new wave, synth-pop, rock, hair metal, electro-funk and power ballad classics. Expect sing-alongs, music videos, cocktails, and enough iconic hooks to keep you dancing all night.

Because if there's one decade that knew how to throw a party, it was the 80s—when mixtapes mattered, movie soundtracks became chart-topping albums, every weekend felt like a John Hughes coming-of-age story, and nobody put Baby in a corner.

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Break the Hour: Stendhal Syndrome, Graffiti 5-0, and Pale
Oct
8
8:00 PM20:00

Break the Hour: Stendhal Syndrome, Graffiti 5-0, and Pale

Celebrate the release of Stendhal Syndrome's debut EP "Break the Hour" with a night of hard-hitting rock at the Club SAW Courtyard, featuring energetic sets from local acts Pale, Graffiti 5-0, and Stendhal Syndrome.

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OFF//SHOOTS Theatre Festival
Oct
8
to Oct 11

OFF//SHOOTS Theatre Festival

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Discover the next generation of theatre at OFF//SHOOTS, a new festival celebrating the creativity and talent of artists aged 30 and under. The program features fully staged productions, readings of original new works and opportunities to experience emerging voices pushing the boundaries of contemporary theatre. From innovative performances to collaborative creation challenges, visitors can explore a dynamic showcase of fresh ideas and artistic expression in the heart of Ottawa’s cultural scene.

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Sawyer Hill
Oct
4
8:00 PM20:00

Sawyer Hill

Everybody's Home, Nobody's Happy World Tour

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The Zolas - Swooner Anniversary Tour
Oct
3
8:00 PM20:00

The Zolas - Swooner Anniversary Tour

The Zolas - Swooner Anniversary Tour with very special guest

Jia (Taiwanese Canadian indie singer-songwriter)

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Cirque A La Carte: Circus of Shadows
Oct
2
to Oct 3

Cirque A La Carte: Circus of Shadows

Cirque à La Carte: Circus of Shadows

Something wicked is stirring in the shadows…

This Halloween, step beyond the ordinary and into a world of circus, mystery, mayhem, and the wonderfully macabre.

On October 2 & 3, Cirque à La Carte returns to LabO Theatre for three unforgettable performances where the unexpected is always just around the corner.

THREE SHOWS. ONE DARKLY DELICIOUS WEEKEND.

Two evening performances — Ages 18+ For those who like their circus a little darker, their comedy a little twisted, and their Halloween entertainment decidedly strange.

One afternoon performance — All Ages Bring the whole family for a spooktacular circus adventure featuring an audience participation Halloween costume parade!

Kick off spooky season with jaw-dropping aerials, strange and spectacular characters, unexpected surprises, and a deliciously wicked dose of Halloween fun. 📍

LabO Theatre, 10 Daly Avenue, Arts Court Complex

📅 October 2 (8pm) & 3 (2 & 7pm), 2026

Come for the circus. Stay for the shadows. Just don’t trust everything you see…

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I DO to Democracy
Oct
2
6:30 PM18:30

I DO to Democracy

Join the evening talk show – “I Do” to Democracy! 💕🎤

Enjoy smørrebrød and coffee as we explore democracy, relationships, friendship, and what makes a good connection—in politics and in our everyday lives.

🎟️ ONLY 40 SPOTS! Get your ticket now!

What to expect?

A live recorded show • Coffee & Danish Smørrebrød • Interactive audience participation

What makes us say “I DO” to Democracy?

We’ll explore men, women, friendship, communication, and shared values — with a democratic twist!

OSUDemocracy brings political and historical events and traditions into the conversation, helping us explore differences between men and women in a fun and interactive way.

🎯 Join the Kahoot! quizzes

🎙️ Enjoy our guest speakers

🙋 Take part in interactive audience activities

❤️ Take part in the friendship activity — you’ll receive a subscription form to help find people who share your values and interests.

☕ Coffee & Danish smørrebrød included!

When?

📅 Friday, October 2 • 6:30 PM

📍 2 Daly Avenue 2nd Floor • Elevator A • Atelier

🎟️ Admission

Students: $7.50

Others: $15

GET YOUR TICKET NOW!

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Shaden (Live) // Ottawa
Oct
1
6:00 PM18:00

Shaden (Live) // Ottawa

SHE’S BACK..

After a completely sold-out Canadian debut in 2024, the iconic Lebanese standup comedian Shaden returns to Canada with her brand new standup special "أنا امرأة تعبانة" (Strong, Independent... and Exhausted).

Known for her fearless honesty, razor-sharp wit, and unapologetic storytelling, Shaden's latest special dives into the contradictions of modern life, relationships, identity, and the impossible expectations placed on women. All delivered with the bold humour that has made her one of the Arab world's most celebrated comedians.

You don’t want to miss this.

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2026 Mayoral Debate: Arts & Culture in Ottawa
Sep
29
6:00 PM18:00

2026 Mayoral Debate: Arts & Culture in Ottawa

As Ottawa prepares to elect its next mayor, join us for a public debate focused on the future of arts, culture, and the city's creative economy.

Hosted by Arts Ottawa, the Ottawa Festivals Network, and OMIC; this special forum will bring together mayoral candidates to discuss their visions for cultural funding, creative spaces, economic sustainability for artists and arts organizations, community engagement, city-building, and the role of culture in shaping a vibrant and inclusive Ottawa.

Arts and culture contribute significantly to Ottawa's economy, identity, and quality of life. This debate offers voters, artists, cultural workers, and residents an opportunity to hear directly from candidates about the policies and priorities that will influence the future of the sector and the city as a whole.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear candidates' perspectives, compare approaches to key issues, and gain insight into how each would support Ottawa's cultural future if elected.

Whether you are an artist, arts supporter, community leader, or engaged resident, your voice and participation are important in this civic conversation.

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Pique #21
Sep
26
to Sep 27

Pique #21

On September 26, Pique returns with its most ambitious edition yet—and for the first time ever, admission is free.

Transforming Arts Court into a vibrant playground of adventurous music, immersive art, performance, and unexpected encounters, Pique #21 brings together boundary-pushing artists from across disciplines, genres, and geographies.

Featuring artists from across Canada and beyond, this season's programming spans genre-defying electronics, contemporary composition, ballroom cultures, futuristic experiments in sound, multimedia installation, unexpected creative interventions, and more.

Presented as part of Nuit Blanche Ottawa and the Ottawa 200 anniversary celebrations, this landmark edition is free to attend for the first time, inviting audiences to experience one of the city's most eclectic cultural events.

Find our full lineup and accessibility details at thisispique.com

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Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF)
Sep
23
to Sep 27

Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF)

The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is one of the world’s leading animation events and has provided screenings, exhibits, workshops, and entertainment since 1976. Attracting artists, producers, students and animation fans from around the globe, the OIAF brings together art and industry to experience world-class animated works. OIAF’s 50th celebration runs from Wednesday, September 23rd to Sunday, September 27 at venues throughout downtown Ottawa.

Every year, OIAF receives upwards of 2,000+ entries from countries around the world. The OIAF programming team selects short films and features for the Official Competition to be judged by the first all-Canadian jury in OIAF history. OIAF feature films and short films will screen across the downtown area, at the OAG Alma Duncan Salon, the ByTowne Cinema, Arts Court Theatre, and the National Art Gallery. Catch over 200 new films, go behind the scenes at Animation Exposé, and enjoy programs for animation lovers of all ages!

All Ages @ OIAF is a full day of screenings and hands-on activities for animation fans of all ages throughout the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) and Arts Court on Saturday, Sept 26. FREE for kids and $15 for adults! Get your free Teen pass valid all day on Saturday, Sept 26 until 6pm!

Animation Exposé will take place on Saturday, September 26, at the National Arts Centre and will feature a full day of artist talks, animation activities, and meet-and-greets curated to enhance your experience and understanding of the world of animation. Meet inspiring creators and find a way to study animation.

The Animation Conference (TAC) is a 3-day industry forum that brings together over 400 influential content creators and buyers. With a strong focus on networking, the event features panels, keynotes, and pitching opportunities aimed at fostering the growth of the animation industry.

OIAF kicks off with an epic Opening Night Party featuring karaoke, a complimentary poutine bar, and dancing! Salon des Refusés is an opportunity for OIAF passholders to view films that weren’t accepted into the Festival programming; with libations, commiserations, and a little crowd validation included. OIAF’s signature social event is the world-famous Animators’ Picnic at one of Ottawa’s most scenic green spaces along the Rideau River. The Friday Night Party is mid-Festival and legendary. On Saturday night, OIAF runs a Drink ‘n Draw where attendees can sketch cosplay models together in a creative and fun atmosphere. The Closing Night Party is a casual affair held in the Arts Court Studio to chat, chill, and maybe do a little dancing.

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Series Dance 10 #56 / O.Dela Arts - Olivia Davies
Sep
17
to Sep 19

Series Dance 10 #56 / O.Dela Arts - Olivia Davies

SERIES DANCE 10 #56 presents the premiere of STRAIGHT, NO CHASER by Olivia C. Davies at Ottawa Dance Directive.

Supported by The National Arts Centre (Le français suit - ce spectacle est présenté en anglais seulement)

Straight, No Chaser

Length: 90 minutes, no intermission, strong language

Weaving together dance, theatre, and storytelling, the solo follows River, a former party girl with mixed heritage and shady past, as she hosts a kitchen party celebration to mark her transformation into motherhood. Through a series of scenes that jump across time and place, River shares what it was like growing up adopted and dispossessed of the knowledge of her own family’s matriarchal lineage, navigating coming of age in the rave days of the late 90s, and eventually confronting the intergenerational traumas passed down to her.

Written and performed by choreographer, Olivia C. Davies, this biomyth monodrama reflects the creator’s own lived experiences, and asks how does a mother pass down lessons she was never taught? How does she provide her unborn child with answers to questions she had growing up even as she continues to search for them herself? How do we right the wrongs of our past and make a better future for the seven generations who will come after us?

Credits and collaborators

Written, choreographed and performed by Olivia C. Davies

Produced by O.Dela Arts

Aimee Bailey, Cultural Consultant

Diane Roberts, Director

Olivia Shortt, Composer

Andy Moro, Visuals

Sarah Uwadiae, Costume

Echo Zhou, Scenography

Graham Price, Lighting and Scenography

Sephora N'Kosi, Assistant Lighting and Visuals

Laura Wheeler, Stage Manager

Originally conceived and written with Raïna Von Waldenburg

Natasha Eck, Project Manager

Olivia C. Davies (Anishinaabe) creates and collaborates across multiple platforms including choreography, creative writing, film, improvisation, and sound design. Her body of work spans two decades with choreographic explorations of the emotional and political relationships between people and places, and an ever-deepening curiosity into past, present and potential futures where matriarchal systems open new pathways to experience and understand the worlds we inhabit. After attending York University's dance program, Davies built her early choreographic career in Toronto before transplanting to Vancouver in 2011. She mentored with Raven Spirit Dance and Dancers of Damelahamid, and trained with theatre practitioners Diane Roberts (Arrivals Legacy Project) and Raïna Von Waldenburg (I Am One Who / Grotowski Method). Davies is the Managing Artistic Director of O.Dela Arts, and creator and curator of Matriarchs Uprising, a platform she founded in 2019 to centre Indigenous women nurturing the art of Contemporary Dance.

Recent choreographic works by Davies include Maamawi: Together Through the Fire, a virtual reality immersive experience and live performance retelling the Anishinaabe 7 Fires Prophecy through the lens of Indigenous Futurism, created in collaboration with Peppers Ghost New Media Collective; Where You Go, a duet on love and loss created in collaboration with the vocal ensemble musica intima; and Straight, No Chaser, Davies' first full-length solo set to premiere September 2026 that recounts the choreographer's memories of home and the lessons passed down to her by her mother. Davies honours her mixed Anishinaabe, French-Canadian, Finnish and Welsh heritage. She is the mother of Daisy and Aurora May.

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SÉRIE DANSE 10 #56 présente Straight, No Chaser / Olivia C Davies

Avec le soutien du Centre national des Arts

Ce spectacle est présenté en anglais seulement

Straight, No Chaser

Durée : 90 minutes, pas d'entracte, language grossier

Mêlant danse, théâtre et récit, ce solo suit River, une ancienne fêtarde aux origines mixtes et au passé trouble, qui organise une fête dans sa cuisine afin de célébrer sa transition vers la maternité. À travers une série de scènes qui sautent d'une époque et d'un lieu à un autre, River raconte ce qu'a été son parcours : grandir en étant adoptée et dépossédée de la connaissance de la lignée matriarcale de sa propre famille, traverser son passage à l'âge adulte pendant les années rave de la fin des années 1990, puis finalement affronter les traumatismes intergénérationnels qui lui ont été transmis.

Écrit et interprété par la chorégraphe Olivia C. Davies, ce biomythe sous forme de monodrame reflète les expériences vécues de sa créatrice et pose les questions suivantes : comment une mère transmet-elle des leçons qu'elle n'a jamais apprises? Comment donne-t-elle à son enfant à naître des réponses aux questions qu'elle se posait en grandissant alors qu'elle continue elle-même à les chercher? Comment réparer les torts de son passé et créer un avenir meilleur pour les sept générations futures ?

Crédits et collaborateurs

Texte, chorégraphie et interprétation : Olivia C. Davies

Production : O.Dela Arts

Consultation culturelle : Aimee Bailey

Mise en scène : Diane Roberts

Composition musicale et sonore: Olivia Shortt

Conception visuelle : Andy Moro

Conception des costumes : Sarah Uwadiae

Scénographie : Echo Zhou

Conception des éclairages et scénographie : Graham Price

Assistance à la conception des éclairages et des visuels : Sephora N'Kosi

Régisseuse : Laura Wheeler

Conception originale et écriture en collaboration avec Raïna Von Waldenburg

Gestionnaire de projet : Natasha Eck

Olivia C. Davies (Anishinaabe) crée et joue avec de multiples disciplines, notamment la chorégraphie, l'écriture créative, le cinéma, l'improvisation et la conception sonore. Son corpus d'œuvres s'étend sur deux décennies et rassemble des explorations chorégraphiques de relations émotionnelles et politiques entre les personnes et les lieux, ainsi qu'une curiosité toujours plus profonde envers les passés, les présents et les futurs possibles, où les systèmes matriarcaux ouvrent de nouvelles voies pour faire l'expérience du monde que nous habitons et le comprendre. Après avoir étudié la danse à l'Université York, Davies a débuté sa carrière chorégraphique à Toronto avant de s'établir à Vancouver en 2011. Elle a été mentorée par Raven Spirit Dance et Dancers of Damelahamid, et s'est formée auprès des dramaturges Diane Roberts (Arrivals Legacy Project) et Raïna Von Waldenburg (I Am One Who / Grotowski Method).

Davies est directrice artistique générale de O.Dela Arts, ainsi que créatrice et curatrice de Matriarchs Uprising, un festival qu'elle a fondé en 2019 afin de mettre en avant les femmes autochtones enrichissant l’art de la danse contemporaine. Parmi les œuvres chorégraphiques récentes de Davies figurent Maamawi: Together Through the Fire, une expérience immersive en réalité virtuelle et un spectacle vivant qui revisitent la Prophétie des Sept Feux anishinaabe, à travers le prisme du futurisme autochtone, créé en collaboration avec Peppers Ghost New Media Collective; Where You Go, un duo sur l'amour et le deuil créé en collaboration avec l'ensemble vocal Musica Intima; ainsi que Straight, No Chaser, premier solo de longue durée de Davies, dont la première est prévue en septembre 2026, et qui retrace les souvenirs de la chorégraphe, liés à son foyer ainsi que les enseignements qui lui ont été transmis par sa mère. Davies honore ses héritages anishinaabe, canadien-français, finlandais et gallois. Elle est la mère de Daisy et d'Aurora May.

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Clown / Acting workshop with Luzia artist Andrii Lytvak
Sep
15
7:30 PM19:30

Clown / Acting workshop with Luzia artist Andrii Lytvak

DISCOVER YOUR INNER CLOWN

Interactive Performance Workshop with Andrii Lytvak

Cirque du Soleil Performer | Clown | Comic Character | Acrobat

Join Andrii Lytvak, a featured performer in Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA, for a fun, engaging, and highly interactive workshop exploring the art of clowning, stage presence, and authentic connection. With more than 15 years of professional performance experience, Andrii brings his unique approach to physical comedy, creativity, and play to Ottawa.

Who Can Attend?

Teens and adults (Ages 14+) No experience required. Open to complete beginners, performers, public speakers, and anyone looking to build confidence and creativity.

What You'll Explore

✅ Fun partner and ensemble warm-up games

✅ Building trust and connection

✅ Breaking the "fourth wall" and engaging an audience

✅ Presence, focus, and believability on stage

✅ Improvisation techniques

✅ Q&A with a Cirque du Soleil artist

Why Attend?

Whether you're interested in circus arts, theatre, public speaking, or simply stepping outside your comfort zone, this welcoming workshop offers a playful environment to develop confidence, spontaneity, and creative expression.

📅 Date: Tuesday, September 15

🕢 Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

📍 Location: LBO2201, 10 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON

Registration $65+tax, AerialsOttawa.com

Come play, connect, and discover the performer within!

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Delilah Bon
Sep
14
7:00 PM19:00

Delilah Bon

Delilah Bon is one of the most fearless and fast-rising voices in alternative music, blending nu-metal, riot grrrl rebellion, hip-hop, and punk into her self-coined “Brat Punk” sound. With unapologetic lyrics tackling misogyny, toxic masculinity, mental health, and empowerment, Delilah Bon has become a rallying cry for women, non-binary people, the LGBTQ+ community, and anyone who has ever felt unheard.

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Cranium Festival Afterparty 2026
Sep
11
to Sep 12

Cranium Festival Afterparty 2026

Get ready to keep the vibes alive at the Cranium Festival Afterparty 2026!

Join us at Club SAW for a headline DJ Set by Skratch Bastid and an opening Set by DJ Illo. Don’t miss out on the ultimate afterparty experience – bring your energy and let’s make some memories!

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Cranium Fest Day 3 - Lindasson, SLM, Romeo Don't Die, Simora, Avery Jane
Sep
11
8:00 PM20:00

Cranium Fest Day 3 - Lindasson, SLM, Romeo Don't Die, Simora, Avery Jane

Friday night vibes with Lindasson, SLM, Romeo Don't Die + more at Cranium Fest 26—don’t miss out!

Cranium Fest 26 - Friday Night Feature

Get ready for an awesome in-person night at Cranium Fest 26!

Join us this Friday to catch amazing sets from Lindasson, SLM, Romeo, and more. It’s the perfect way to kick off the weekend with great vibes, music, and a fun crowd. Don’t miss out on this epic night filled with beats and good times!

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Dualitease
Sep
11
7:00 PM19:00

Dualitease

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A burlesque and heels production where you experience two sides to every performer. Experience double the reveals in two vastly differing acts from each performer.

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Funk Yo Self
Sep
4
to Sep 5

Funk Yo Self

FINALLY, the moment you've all been waiting for.

FUNK YO SELF, the album! After all these years, Funk Yo Self will release their debut album. Come enjoy the fruits of our labour with a night of music, featuring Jermaine Holmes and his quartet, with Trevor Walker on the 1s and 2s. Join us for an epic celebration of love, juice, and funk.

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Ottawa Design Club #0022 - Build It Anyway
Sep
3
6:00 PM18:00

Ottawa Design Club #0022 - Build It Anyway

The Ottawa Design Club aims to create a strong community of creatives and highlight the amazing work in our city and beyond.

Build It Anyway - Event 0022

The opportunity you want might not exist yet. The room you want to be in might not have a door. Sometimes, you have to build it yourself.

Build It Anyway brings together three creatives who stopped waiting for permission and started creating their own opportunities. Through different paths, they’ve followed their ideas, changed direction, built communities and created space for the work they wanted to make.

We’ll hear what they learned from making the first move, trusting their vision and building before they knew exactly where it would lead.

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UNION: World-building in Speculative Media
Sep
2
to Sep 26

UNION: World-building in Speculative Media

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UNION, a speculative sci-fi narrative about two beings discovering their ancestral memories through the longing for touch and the rituals practiced in their post-apocalyptic wedding ceremony, is coming to the DARC Microcinema. It’ll launch with an artist talk discussing the world-building process behind the project on September 2 at 6:00pm, and the exhibition will be showcased on weekdays from then until September 26!

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Fund Your Vision: Equity & Inclusion in the Arts Fund Info Session / Financez votre vision : Séance d'information sur le Fonds pour l'équité et l'inclusion dans les arts
Sep
2
5:30 PM17:30

Fund Your Vision: Equity & Inclusion in the Arts Fund Info Session / Financez votre vision : Séance d'information sur le Fonds pour l'équité et l'inclusion dans les arts

Fund Your Vision: Equity & Inclusion in the Arts Fund Info Session

Looking for funding to bring your creative vision to life? Join us for an evening of presentations, funding guidelines, and Q&A with City of Ottawa staff and community leaders.

📅 September 2

🕠 5:30 PM

📍 SAW Centre – 67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa

Featuring:

• Yasmina Proveyer – Cultural Funding Officer, City of Ottawa

• Sha – Event Curator & Community Builder, Hors Pair Social

🌐 Information will be available in English and French.

Whether you're an emerging or established artist, this session is a chance to learn how to navigate funding opportunities and ask your questions directly.

Financez votre vision : Séance d'information sur le Fonds pour l'équité et l'inclusion dans les arts

Vous avez un projet artistique en tête? Venez découvrir les possibilités de financement lors d'une soirée de présentation, d'explication des lignes directrices et de période de questions avec la Ville d'Ottawa et des leaders de la communauté.

📅 2 septembre

🕠 17 h 30

📍 Centre SAW – 67, rue Nicholas, Ottawa

Avec:

• Yasmina Proveyer – Agente de financement culturel, Ville d'Ottawa

• Sha – Conceptrice d’événements et mobilisatrice communautaire, Hors Pair Social

🌐 L'information sera offerte en français et en anglais.

Que vous soyez un·e artiste émergent·e ou établi·e, cette séance vous permettra de mieux comprendre les possibilités de financement et de poser toutes vos questions.

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Drag Me to Uranus
Aug
28
to Aug 29

Drag Me to Uranus

An out-of-this-world pride celebration!

Calling all gayliens, asstronauts, probing enthusiasts, and space creatures beyond the binary! Get ready to be beamed up and leave Earth behind you as we explore new queer frontiers!

We're being joined by the galactic icon Pythia (Canada’s Drag Race season 2, RuPaul’s Drag Race: Global Allstars season 1, and Canada’s Drag Race: Allstars season 1), along with local drag artists, DJs and vendors that will make you feel like you're really among the stars!

Not only will Pythia be performing on stage, you also have a chance to meet her and get your picture professionally taken. Spots are limited so get them while you can!

We heavily encourage folks to dress to theme and there will be a coat check to leave an extra items that hinder your outer space swag. Looking for ideas? Check out our mood board on our instagram!

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43 Fest Vol. 1
Aug
27
to Aug 28

43 Fest Vol. 1

Join RG43 and special guests for a night of live music, energy, and community at Club SAW on August 27.

43 Fest Vol. 1 is the first edition of a new live music series created by Ottawa artist RG43, bringing together some of the city's most exciting emerging artists for one night of live performances, community, and discovery.

Taking place on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Club SAW in downtown Ottawa, the event blends alternative hip-hop, R&B, indie, and genre-bending live music in an intimate venue. The lineup features RG43, MJ the Scientist (Ottawa), Izzy Rose, and Third Avenue, with a DJ opening the night before the live performances begin.

Whether you're already tapped into Ottawa's independent music scene or looking to discover your next favorite artist, 43 Fest Vol. 1 is built to showcase local talent at a high level while creating an unforgettable live experience.

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