WEEKLY ART WORKSHOPS for people experiencing homelessness | ATELIERS D'ART HEBDOMADAIRE pour les personnes en situation d’itinérance
May
28
to Dec 31

WEEKLY ART WORKSHOPS for people experiencing homelessness | ATELIERS D'ART HEBDOMADAIRE pour les personnes en situation d’itinérance

🎨 Weekly Art Workshops for People Experiencing Homelessness

Join us every week for a fun and supportive art workshop designed especially for the homeless community. No experience needed – just bring your imagination!

 

🗓️ When: Every Tuesday

⏰ Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

📍 Where: Arts Court – 2 Daly Avenue

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Friendly and welcoming environment

  • All art supplies provided

  • Learn new skills and techniques

  • Express yourself through various art forms

  • Meet new friends and share your stories

WHY JOIN?:

  • Boost your confidence and self-esteem

  • Discover hidden talents

  • Enjoy a creative outlet

  • Take a break from daily challenges

Come and create with us!

🎨 Ateliers artistiques pour les personnes sans domicile fixe

Rejoignez-nous chaque semaine pour un atelier d'art amusant et positif conçu spécialement pour la communauté des sans-abri. Aucune expérience n'est nécessaire - il suffit d'apporter son imagination !

🗓️ Quand : Tous les mardis

⏰ Heure : 13h30 - 15h30

📍 Où : Cour des Arts - 2 Daly Avenue

AU PROGRAMME:

  • Un environnement convivial et accueillant

  • Toutes les fournitures artistiques fournies

  • Des collations et des boissons gratuites

  • L’apprentissage de nouvelles compétences et techniques

  • L’expression par diverses formes d’art

  • De nouvelles rencontres et des histoires à partager

POURQUOI PARTICIPER?:

  • Renforcez votre confiance en vous et votre estime de vous-même

  • Découvrez vos talents cachés

  • Profitez d’un exutoire créatif

  • Oubliez un moment vos défis du quotidien

Venez créer avec nous !

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Feb
22
to Jun 15

Amuse Bouche Variety

Amuse Bouche Variety
A comedy show where the audience decides who gets more stage time!

Atelier Studio (Arts Court)
Show: 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Doors: open at 7:00 pm

Tickets: https://buytickets.at/vdp/1517257

Comedians bring their new (and tried-and-true) comedic material* to win the audience's affection and a chance to headline a future show! All comedic types (improv, sketch, standup, music, etc.) and experience levels welcome.

Accessibility - Arts Court is a mobility accessible venue

COVID-Safer - This is a masked (KN-95/N95) mandatory event for the audience

Air Quality: ~600 (90 minutes with 15 masked people in the space)

* Punch down humour (i.e., racist, sexist, homophobic, and transphobic material) is never welcome in this space

Performance dates: Jan 24, Feb 22, Mar 28, Apr 19, May 17

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Feb
22
8:00 PM20:00

Frisque Femme Productions 10 Year Anniversary Show

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Join us for a night like no other in the nations capital!

Frisque Femme Productions is celebrating 10 years of burlesque shows and entertaining the masses in Ottawa!

We're celebrating in the best way we know how with two of the most incredibly talented international award winning headliners!

Let us take you back in time with this oppulent show!

From Los Angeles we have Jessabelle Thunder and from Montreal we have Foxy Lexxi Brown!

With our MC the one and only Alister Sharp!

Local performers include:

BB Abundance

Belle Epoque

Fenix Caprice

Kay Kalish

Kitty Kin-Evil

Sonya Lex... and more


19+ Event

Doors Open 7pm

Show 8pm

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Feb
23
11:00 AM11:00

Sous l’eau: Enregistrements terrain en hiver | Winter Field Recording: Underwater

Cet atelier bilingue, offert en collaboration avec le Centre de production DAÏMÔN, vise à offrir une introduction à la prise de son sous l’eau et la glace en utilisant des hydrophones. Nous y apprendrons des techniques simples telles que l’utilisation des microphones et enregistreuses ainsi que les différences avec et entre les microphones non conventionnels.

Les participant.e.s repartiront de cet atelier avec des idées pour d’autres expériences et les compétences nécessaires pour travailler sur de futurs projets d’enregistrement sur le terrain. Cet atelier sera donné par un instructeur bilingue. L’atelier se déroulera en français mais les questions et échanges peuvent être demandés en français ou anglais.

Cet atelier est pour toute personnes intéressée par la prise de son ou l’enregistrement sur le terrain. Aucune expérience préalable n’est requise.

xx


This bilingual workshop, offered in collaboration with DAÏMÔN, will provide an introduction to underwater and ice recording through the use of hydrophones. We’ll learn basic recording techniques, develop an understanding of how both microphones and recorders work, and compare the differences between various unconventional microphones. 

Participants will leave this workshop with ideas for further experiments and the skills to work on future field recording projects. This workshop will be given by a bilingual instructor. The workshop will be conducted in French, but questions and exchanges can be requested in French or English.

This workshop is for anyone interested in sound recording or field recording. No previous experience is required.

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Feb
23
2:00 PM14:00

Whispers from Tradition: Nigeria’s Untold Legends

Alaukwu Anozie and Uchechi Ogbonna with Whispers from Tradition: Nigeria’s Untold Legends 

Sunday, February 23, 2025, 2:00 pm ET | Blackbox Studio, Arts Court and On Demand

Explore Nigeria’s untold legends, where ancient myths, long whispered by griots and elders, are brought back to life. From the origins of the Nigerian people to the captivating folktales, these stories reveal the triumphs and struggles of legendary figures and clever creatures that have shaped Nigeria’s cultural legacy. Meet the wise earth mother Ala, the mighty Amadioha, and the clever tortoise who outwits them all. These tales do more than entertain—they offer timeless lessons of strength, wisdom, and perseverance, deeply connected to the broader narrative of Black history and identity.\

With storytellers Uchechi Ogbonna and Alaukwu Anozie, accompanied by live music and vibrant visuals inspired by Nigeria’s traditional art, this performance celebrates African storytelling and its profound influence on the global Black experience.

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Feb
28
to Mar 1

GHETT0 G0THIC II (GG II)

GHETT0 G0THIC II (GG II): A carefully curated lineup of so-called Ottawa’s most disruptive performers and DJs. GG II celebrates goth and punk aesthetics while delivering unruly and unforgettable performances from Treus Jones, Wes Calliope, Namix Kilowatt, skulK!d, Expired Youth; and a B3B DJ set from GothBitch, TTRILLS, and PC.

The night also features a pop-up shop of local punk-inspired fashion brand "The Craft".

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Mar
1
2:00 PM14:00

Cirque A La Carte

Cirque A La Carte, serving a captivating selection of circus acts in an intimate and immersive setting.

A circus cabaret showcasing an exclusive menu of refined circus acts including aerial acrobatics, juggling, dancing, hooping and more. Each performance is unique and crafted with passion and creativity. Each production is new, the vision and imagination of each artist is revealed through the artistry of movement and creative expression. Every act is a testament to the dedication and unique artistic style of the artist. Don’t miss this inspiring cabaret of circus arts, where personal expression takes centre stage!

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Mar
5
6:00 PM18:00

Elsewhere: Screening and Artist Talk by Lynda Hall

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we are proud to premiere Elsewhere, a documentary trilogy by DARC’s Expanded Practice Residency artist-in-residence, Lynda Hall.

Elsewhere is a deeply personal exploration of belonging, following the filmmaker’s own adoption story. Lynda began this project with production support from DARC in 2018, and during the Expanded Practice Residency, she received post-production support for the final chapter of the trilogy.

Join us in the Microcinema on March 5th to celebrate the achievement of a talented local filmmaker. Lynda will be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening.

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Mar
7
to Mar 9

Pique

Pique spring edition returns this March with its second multi-day edition of the signature music and arts festival, taking over the Arts Court in downtown Ottawa.

Featuring groundbreaking performances, striking art installations, and thought-provoking presentations, Pique is a convergence of creativity and innovation that welcomes international artists and communities.

Taking place on International Women’s Day, the Pique spring edition spotlights women and gender nonconforming people who demonstrate artistic innovation and leadership, and kicks off the festival’s 5th season with its signature curatorial eclecticism by bringing together club futurism, intercultural ambient-electronic, jazz-hop vanguardism, vocal experimentation, leftfield pop music, drag brilliance, soft sculpture installation, and lots more.

Plus with artist talks and workshops exploring equitable music futures, Pique is a lab, an incubator, and a playground for audiences of all kinds. Admission is pay-what-you-can and all-ages. Admission is pay-what-you-can and all-ages.

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Mar
12
to Mar 23

International Film Festival of Ottawa (IFFO)

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The International Film Festival of Ottawa (IFFO) brings the world’s best cinema to Canada’s Capital for its fifth edition. This year’s Festival provides cinephiles with an eclectic mix of films that have won awards and made waves in the international film circuit over the past year. In IFFO’s Official Selection, programmers curated 22 Canadian and international feature films and select a new Canadian short film to accompany each feature screening. Other film programs in the Festival include the established CFI series Canadian Masters, getting in-depth discussions with some of Canada’s greatest and most prolific filmmakers, and IFFO series The Gaze, which brings the audience into the discussion about diverse representation on screen.

IFFO’s industry conferences address emerging and mid-level film professionals at Screen Summit and examine issues of preservation, restoration, distribution, and exhibition at SAVE AS. Event held at the Ottawa Art Gallery and in Arts Court Theatre.

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Mar
14
7:30 PM19:30

Jessy Lindsay avec Kaiday & DJ Xannie

Le spectacle présenté par la Maison de la francophnie d'Ottawa au Club SAW mettera en vedette artistes franco-queers de la capitale nationale: Jessy Lindsay, Kaiday & DJ Xannie !

Venez vous laisser emporter par les chansons uniques de Kaiday et Jessy Lindsay jouées en format groupe captivant. Vibez aux beats the DJ Xannie tout en explorant la vente d'art d'artistes visuels franco-queers locaux entre les spectacles musicaux

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Apr
25
to Apr 27

Ottawa Aerial Circus Festival

The first Ottawa Aerial Circus Festival aims to provide a local space for artistic expression and learning for aerial and circus artists of all ability levels in the nation's capital. Located in the heart of the city of Ottawa, at LabO Theatre in the Arts Court complex, the festival offers a professional space for circus performances and competitions, as well as a variety of circus oriented workshops and activities. The festival will offer circus performances and competitions, as well as a variety of circus oriented workshops and activities. The mission of the Ottawa Aerial Circus Festival is to provide opportunities for Canadian contemporary circus artists to creatively express themselves and to foster growth and connections within the Ottawa aerial and circus community and beyond. OttawaAerialCircusFestival.com

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Feb
21
7:00 PM19:00

Hip Hop & Culture

Luscious Creatures & Miss Patience Plush Presents : HipHop & Culture !

A variety show celebrating Hiphop , Culture and the Black creatives who paved the way.

Join us as we dive into live music , Burlesque and Drag all inspired by the talented artists of any era who allowed us to explore hiphop & embrace our culture.

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Feb
19
3:00 PM15:00

Digital Arts Camp for Youth

Digital Arts Camp for Youth is a week-long program reserved for queer and/or racialized youth aged 13-17 to gain hands-on experience in 3D worldbuilding and sound design. 

Guided by professional multimedia artists and musicians, participants will collaborate on creating virtual 3D worlds and original sound art or electronic music. They'll learn to import and customize text, images, video, and audio, understand the interaction of audio and non-linear media, and explore playtesting and iteration.

Participants can work independently or in small groups to develop a live interactive 3D world to showcase at the end of the program. This in-person workshop takes place at the Digital Arts Resource Centre (67 Nicholas St, Ottawa).

Register now at https://digitalartsresourcecentre.ca/digital-arts-camp-for-youth-2025/ 

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Feb
18
to Feb 21

On-Set: DARC Soundstage Series

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This 4-part workshop series is designed to provide queer and/or racialized post-secondary students with intensive, hands-on production experience at DARC’s Soundstage. Each day of the series includes an introduction to a different department on-set: camera operating, cinematography, grip, electric, and location sound. No prior experience is required. This series is geared towards anyone with an interest in video production or working on-set. Whether you’re an independent filmmaker, producer, field recordist, media artist, or just curious about the various roles on-set, this series is for you. By the end of this workshop, you will leave with a better understanding of crew roles, production equipment, and more confidence on-set.

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Feb
16
12:00 PM12:00

Àdúró

Project Agape is so excited to host our first event of 2025 during Black History Month!

Àdúró is an Ondo Yoruba term which means community and we hope this event brings you community in the best way possible.

The event features talented Black queer creatives from our Black Joy and Healing Project who will perform original works that explore identity, resilience, and joy. The brunch will be served by one of Ottawa's best chefs, whose menu has been thoughtfully designed to complement Àdúró. The afternoon continues with an engaging panel discussion featuring community leaders and community members who bring fresh perspectives to contemporary experiences.

Throughout the event, guests can explore our silent auction from amazing community supporters and the possibility participate in an exciting raffle draw to win prizes. Both the auction and raffle showcase generous donations from local businesses that support our work, with all proceeds directly supporting our community programs.

This event is funded by The Enchante Network and free to all folks!

Please note that this is a dry event.

For the safety of attendees of this event, only attendees with tickets will be let into the space.

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Feb
14
to Feb 15

613RnB | What Are We?

On Friday, February 14th, 2025, we’re turning things up with Track 3: What Are We? 🌹 👀

Whether you’re cuffed, situationship’ed, figuring it out, or just enjoying yourself, we’re exploring it all ✨

Come for the music, stay for the answers (or maybe just more questions) 😅

This is the track you won’t want to skip! ♥️

🗓️ Friday, February 14, 2025

⏰ 8:00 PM - 12:30 AM

📍 Club SAW, 67 Nicholas St, Ottawa

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DREAMSCAPES Short Film Premiere
Feb
13
6:30 PM18:30

DREAMSCAPES Short Film Premiere

Ghost Rooster Collective is thrilled to present the premiere of Dreamscapes! Join us for an energizing evening featuring a film screening, live performance, and an artist talk-back. This event marks our exciting debut on the Ottawa arts scene, blending glamour with the weird, sincere, wild, and fun. Expect trolls, tears, twists, puppets, projection, dance, drama and more as we share Dreamscapes for the first time publicly.

ABOUT THE FILM

Dreamscapes is a genre-blurring experimental film that delves into mental health, alternate realities, and the complex journey of healing. Centered on an intimate interview with Amelia Rose Griffin, the film brings her personal experiences of navigating multiple realities to life through vivid dreamscapes. This portrayal offers a unique perspective on Disability, inviting audiences to step into Amelia’s reality and explore the experience of disability beyond a medicalized lens.

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Feb
7
to Feb 8

Cake: Sugar Heart Disco

This V-Day is all about the sugar!! Come out to CAKE: Sugar Heart Disco to get some sweetmeat, find your sweetheart, or just enjoy the vibes if you're sweet enough solo! No matter how to you slice it, CAKE has your valentine's plans covered 💕

CAKE's very own Ahmed will be making their DJ K'N4FEH debut and keep your hearts racing with beats sure to melt the iciest February night 💖 then we'll have DJ Jayel bring you songs that will make you feel loved up, whether you're there with your boo, your friends or just yourself! 🥰

The incredible @a.j.l.y.artistry is returning to create stunning body art that’ll have you looking as sweet as candy!

Need a place to stash your layers while you dance the night away? We’ve got a coat check to keep things easy and breezy.

This event is 19+

Club SAW is fully wheelchair accessible, including washrooms.

There are discounts for trans and BIPOC community members! Use the codes ‘trans’ or ‘BIPOC’ at checkout to claim your discount. Note: these discounts cannot be combined.

Poster by the amazing @eric.k.w

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Feb
7
7:00 PM19:00

2025 Black History Month Celebration

It has been a minute, but we are back and ready for action! Join us as we come back on stage this February with a stellar line up of both musicians, poets, and comedians! Let’s join as a community and enjoy art that can bring us together, heal our souls, and put a smile on our faces. In Our Tongues brings you artists Nonso Morah, Grey Brisson, Darby Bradford, and Dawn Xanklin to the stage!

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Feb
6
to Feb 15

2025 undercurrents festival

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Sure as the snow will fall, Ottawa's must-see contemporary theatre festival is back! From February 6-15, 2025, join us for an unforgettable experience of live performances, bold storytelling, and a vibrant mix of genres.

What to Expect:

8 incredible theatre productions

A showcase of Canadian talent 

Bilingual programming with two French and two bilingual works

A celebration on queer artistic expression in two visual art exhibitions in partnership with capital pride and the Ottawa Trans Library

Our yearly New Play Tuesday now in partnership with Horseshoes & Hand-grenades

This year marks our 15th anniversary, and we're celebrating with theatre that will make you laugh, cry, and feel everything in between. Let's melt the winter chill together with the magic of live performance. Don't wait-grab your tickets now and be part of a milestone year at undercurrents!

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Feb
6
2:00 PM14:00

Ottawa Design Club #0016 - Flow

Flow - OTT DESIGN CLUB 0016

Creativity isn’t always a straight path—it shifts, stalls, and surprises. But when we tap into that state of flow where ideas come effortlessly and the work feels intuitive, it’s something special. Flow isn’t just about being productive; it’s about being present, immersed, and fully engaged in the process.

Join us for an evening exploring Flow, where our speakers will share their personal journeys of discovering, losing, and rediscovering this creative state. They’ll open up about overcoming blocks, staying focused, and reconnecting with the joy of creating. Through their stories, they’ll show how flow has shaped their work, their lives, and their approach to their craft.

Whether you’re stuck in a creative rut, looking for inspiration to fuel your practice, or just curious how others find their zone, this event will leave you with a new perspective on the art of flow. Because when creativity flows, possibilities open up.

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Jan
25
8:30 PM20:30

Troupes, Groups & Garters

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Join Tail Feather Productions as we host an evening featuring collaborative burlesque acts from around the region. This is the third annual Troupes, Groups & Garters show and we are pleased to present a production focused on the beautiful and playful creativity that happens when working together on stage.

Our Cast:

Critical Miss & Retro Joad (Hosts)

House of Hole

The Crystal Valkyries

The Divine Darlings

Rosie Bloom & Midnight Snack

Rouge Storm

The Rougettes

The Twisted Odditease

Ally Fuego (Stage Kitten)

Doors: 7pm

Show: 8pm

General Admission Seating

Note: If you require a seating accommodation, please reach out to the organizer. This venue is wheelchair accessible.

Celebrating something? Making a group purchase for a special occasion? Let us know and we can make your evening even more special.

Age Requirement: Guests must be 18 years of age or over to attend this show.

NO REFUNDS

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Jan
25
to Jan 26

CHAIN REACTION - Hardware Techno all night

ALL HARDWARE ALL TECHNO ALL NIGHT

Catalyst presents CHAIN REACTION. We're bringing all our favourite hardware techno performers from across the city under one roof, performing back to back all night. No DJs, all live hardware electronic musicians. Come ready to dance!

ABOUT OUR PERFORMERS

M. Caffrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmegrdlpVIo

Van Jor - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJLe1we6Pvc

Space Expedition Cruise Operators - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O95ZIAWvIUM

Auchtorok - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSvPaisyWr4

Doors 7:30

Music 8-12

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Jan
25
7:00 PM19:00

Improv Double Feature: Red Tape & Ottawa Secrets

Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 7pm!

Two improv shows for the price of one! This month's line up includes:

Red Tape
From: Communications

To: All Staff

(Le français suit)

Red Tape is an improv show with comedy as its mandate. It recognizes the important work done by Ottawa's largest employer and all of the good intentions, intricate bureaucracy and relentless fairness that go along with it.

We invite fans of Terry Falls, Parks & Recreation and The Thick of It to further increase their knowledge by exploring the resources available at Arts Court - Atelier from October to February at 7pm.

Peter Rogers - Director, Staff Morale

--

De: Communications

A: Tout le personnel

Red Tape est un spectacle d’improvisation dont le mandat est la comédie. Il reconnaît le travail important accompli par le plus grand employeur d'Ottawa et toutes les bonnes intentions, la bureaucratie complexe et l'équité implacable qui l'accompagnent.

Nous invitons les fans de Terry Falls, Parks & Recreation et The Thick of It à approfondir davantage leurs connaissances en explorant les ressources disponibles à la Cour des Arts - Atelier d'octobre à février à 19h.

Peter Rogers - Directeur, moral du personnel


Ottawa Secrets

Ottawa Secrets is a fully improvised show, where we use true, anonymously-submitted secrets, (maybe yours) to inspire improvised stories, which are brought to life by a cast of actors. We are honored to be the curators of your secrets, and treat each secret with respect and light-hearted reverence. Because our inspirations come from real details of your lives, our shows reflect the full range of joys and sorrows, triumphs and failures, and above all, humor of the human experience.

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Jan
23
6:30 PM18:30

RESOLUTION

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Digital Arts Resource Centre is excited to present our annual Resolution screening! Resolution is a public screening featuring a selection of works created by DARC members during the previous year.

Join us in Arts Court Theatre on Thursday, January 23 at 7PM. Artists will be in attendance to participate in a brief Q&A with the audience followed by a reception at Arts Court Studio.

RESOLUTION 2025 features works by Conor DeVries, Conrad Osei-Bonsu, Pixie Cram, aenl, Chris Cowan, Penny McCann, Emilie Azevedo, Yuli Sato, and Bridget Farr.   

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Jan
18
8:00 PM20:00

The Nausea · Simone Provencher · Magnetic Coroner · TaskMaster · Primitive Isolation Tactics

January 18th 2025. 8pm

$20 suggested donation. NOTAFLOF

The Nausea (Vancouver)

https://thenausea.bandcamp.com/album/requiem

https://www.anjusingh.com

Simone Provencher (Hull)

https://simoneprovencher.bandcamp.com

Magnetic Coroner (NY)

TaskMaster (Montreal)

https://absurdexposition.bandcamp.com/album/taskmaster

Primitive Isolation Tactics (Montreal)

https://buriedinslaganddebris.bandcamp.com


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Jan
15
to Feb 5

How to Build Your Creative Brand with Storytelling

This 4-session introductory workshop will cover brand storytelling for creatives, sharing hands-on skills to help folks identify and leverage their unique brand voice to grow their online presence.

Promoting yourself online can feel grueling.

‘Brand Storytelling for Creatives’ is for artists (filmmakers, artists, musicians, writers, actors — oh my!) who cringe at the idea of self-promo, but also know that, by leveling-up their online presence, their work can reach new heights.

Over four in-person sessions, attendees will craft a compelling brand story that their audience will love, find social media accountability buddies, and build the momentum needed to grow a thriving online presence.

Session 1: 🔍 Identify your unique brand story.

Session 2: 🖊️ Sharpen copywriting skills to transform social media posts.

Session 3: 🗓️ Plan a story-driven promotional campaign.

Session 4: ✨ Build networking skills to bring your brand story to new audiences.

And if this sounds scary, don’t worry — all of this work will happen alongside a supportive group of peers who are in the exact same boat as you, ready to ‘like’ your posts.


Workshop will also include visits from expert guest speakers, ready to share practical tips from their own personal brand storytelling journeys.

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Jan
12
2:00 PM14:00

Bringing Villagers' Voices to Life: Stories from Sierra Leone

Storytellers Nancy Edwards and Dauda Mansaray weave together their experiences of rural life in Sierra Leone, West Africa, giving voice to villagers. They engage audiences through narrative, spoken word poetry, and song; sharing complementary yet contrasting perspectives on village life from Sierra Leone’s post-independence and civil war periods. Compelling and powerful stories reveal the ancestral roots of knowledge and oral traditions; the strengths of family, community, and social connections; the hardships of poverty and child labour; and the trauma and injustice of civil war. Vivid and heartfelt stories are sprinkled with hopefulness and humour. Their insider and outsider cultural perspectives intersect as they share the bonds of our common humanity, and reconcile their cultural dislocation from Sierra Leone, a country they both love.

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Jan
11
7:00 PM19:00

Maestro: Competitive Improv Comedy

10 improv comedians compete for survival – and a cash prize!

Plus YOU - the audience - are the arbiters of who wins and who's eliminated until only one remains standing: the MAESTRO!

Every month WIT presents ten of Ottawa's virtuoso improv comedians for a night of games and scenes based on audience suggestions — but only one of them will make it to the end of the show and be crowned MAESTRO for the week and awarded the coveted Canadian five-dollar bill.

If you’ve never seen improv comedy at WIT, this is the show to catch.

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Dec
31
to Jan 1

G L I T C H: Y2K NYE

get ready to party like it’s 1999 at GLITCH: Y2K NYE! 💿 👾 join us at Club SAW for a night of early 2000s nostalgia with an incredible lineup of queer talent and ring in the new year Y2K style 💫

jam out to beats by DJs Torin, Hug Mosh, and Sweet Morgane, spinning the hits that defined a generation 💎🎧 maybe you'll find your Y2K cutie under the neon lights and share a midnight kiss that's, like... totally hot ;-)

🌟 brace your mainframe for pixel-perfect drag performances from Denim (Canada’s Drag Race season 4), Mx. Capital Pride Edith Puthie, Peter Packer, Mx. Tique, and Karen Lisgays! along with the incredible drag, Torin will also be giving us a mesmermizing hula hooping performance to help end the year with a bang <3

& step into our Y2K marketplace and browse an amazing selection of queer treasures! Featuring: Sage & Steel, Victaurus' Cottage, A. J. L. Y. Artistry, [Insert Girl Name], and C Slack Design — offering everything hand-crafted brilliance!! upgrade your vibe and take home something iconic :-)

so Ottawa, break out your velour tracksuits, frosted tips, and glittery flip phones, and log into 2025! 💾💿 💻 GLITCH is the queer millennium fantasy: Y2K glam, throwback hits with a modern twist, and drag so good it’ll crash your system 🌐💅 don’t let your New Year buffer—this is the party you can’t miss!! see you on the dance floor, cyber cuties xo 💋🪩

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Dec
20
7:30 PM19:30

Wayward Improvised Theatre

Filmed Before a Live Studio Audience is doing one last show for Ottawa before it closes down forever. This is not a show you want to miss! An improvised family sitcom inspired by your favourites from the 80s and 90s! We're taking the things you loved about Full House, Family Matters, Perfect Strangers, and other nostalgic TV shows, and giving them a modern Canadian spin. Each show features two episodes of an original sitcom, with YOU as the live studio audience.

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Dec
14
to Dec 15

Pique

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As the days grow colder, Pique winter edition is heating up the Arts Court with innovative music and arts presentations on December 14, 2024. The 15th edition of Ottawa’s signature underground art party brings together groundbreaking music, visual, and interdisciplinary artists for a building-wide festival at the Arts Court in downtown Ottawa. Experimental and underground music, media art installation, food and artisan vendors and more will be showcased across six stages and exhibition spaces.

After a sold out fall edition, Pique is back at the Arts Court on Saturday, December 14. Pique is all-ages. Tickets to Pique are pay-what-you-can. Suggested range of $35-65 includes taxes and fees.

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Dec
13
to Dec 14

90's DANCE PARTY: ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS Edition

Get on the Vengabus, SUPER TASTE is taking you straight to the the decade of Titanic, Beverly Hills 90210 and Baby... One More Time! Hot off two sold out editions of Voulez-Vous Disco & New Wave Dance Party at Club SAW, we can't wait to bring our epic 90's DANCE PARTY to Ottawa for the first time on Friday December 13th. You better Spice Up Your Life... because All I Want for Christmas is you.

Whether the 90's is a distant memory or an era you wished you experienced, everyone can live their Clueless fantasy at 90's DANCE PARTY! From the Backstreet Boys to Lou Bega, and Ace of Base to Destiny's Child, we'll bring you the most unhinged high school dance party of your life. On December 13th, dress up in your favorite 90's getup to time travel to the decade of boy bands, old school r&b, grunge, eurodance and epic power ballads.  In the wise words of Aqua: Come on Barbie, let's go party!

DRESS CODE (suggested not obligatory): Everybody Dance Now! 90’s POP & HIP HOP

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