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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​​​GROTTO: The Bill Staubi Collection │LA GROTTE : La collection Bill Staubi
Mar
8
to Feb 8

​​​GROTTO: The Bill Staubi Collection │LA GROTTE : La collection Bill Staubi

  • Ottawa Art Gallery, Level 4 (map)
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Ottawa Art Gallery, Level 4

Grotto showcases a selection of artworks generously donated by Bill Staubi to the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) in 2024. This exhibition pays homage to Staubi’s unwavering support for queer artists and his deep-rooted commitment to Ottawa’s vibrant contemporary art scene.

Staubi’s journey as an art collector began in 1978 with a modest purchase of five artworks from a grad school residence show. This initial spark ignited a lifelong passion for the arts and he developed an expansive collection reflecting his unique tastes, experiences, and perspectives.

Over the last four decades, Staubi has consistently championed emerging artists and the queer community of Ottawa, solidifying his status as a beloved figure in the arts landscape.

The exhibition title draws inspiration from Staubi’s iconic, cluttered half-bath installation, a personal grotto assembled from gifts, relics, and symbols of relationships. Much like Staubi’s grotto, this collection brings together artworks that delve into themes of queer identity, community-building, and activism, offering a powerful exploration of human connection.

Galerie d'art d'Ottawa, niveau 4

L’exposition La Grotte présente une sélection d’œuvres généreusement données par Bill Staubi à la Galerie d’art d’Ottawa (GAO) en 2024. Elle rend hommage au soutien indéfectible de M. Staubi envers les artistes queers et à son engagement profond à l’égard de la scène artistique contemporaine dynamique d’Ottawa.

Le parcours de collectionneur de Staubi commence modestement en 1978, alors qu’il acquiert cinq œuvres lors d’une exposition d’élèves en études supérieures. Cette étincelle déclenche une passion pour les arts qui durera toute sa vie et jette les bases d’une vaste collection qui reflète des goûts, des expériences et des perspectives bien personnelles.

Au cours des quarante dernières années, Staubi s’est fait le champion et des artistes en début de carrière, et de la communauté queer d’Ottawa, devenant ainsi une figure bien-aimée dans le paysage artistique de la ville.

Le titre de l’exposition s’inspire de l’installation emblématique (et encombrée) qui se trouvait dans la demi-salle de bains de Staubi, une espèce de grotte privée composée de cadeaux, de reliques et de symboles de diverses relations personnelles. Tout comme la grotte de Staubi, cette collection rassemble des œuvres d’art qui explorent les thèmes de l’identité queer, du renforcement communautaire et de l’activisme, et, ce faisant, propose une exploration percutante des liens humains.

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Mar
28
to Jul 19

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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ᓄᐊᒥ ᐃᕐᕈᒥᐊᖅ | Normee Ekoomiak
Apr
12
to Aug 24

ᓄᐊᒥ ᐃᕐᕈᒥᐊᖅ | Normee Ekoomiak

  • Ottawa Art Gallery, Level 3 (map)
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Ottawa Art Gallery, Level 3

Normee Ekoomiak (1948​–​2009) was an Inuk storyteller from Nunavik. Through his paintings, books and vibrant akinnamiutait (wall​-​hangings), he documented Inuit life, stories and traditions with joy and reverence. ​​

Ekoomiak’s​ art bears witness to his knowledge and memories of the Inuit way of living​ that​ he cherished in Fort George, even when he later lived in Ottawa. His wall-hangings in particular embody the cultural significance of textile work in Inuit communities​, ​where sewing is central to creative work and to the living culture of Inuit today.

Despite ​​hardships, Ekoomiak always returned to art, determined to celebrate and share Inuit culture with both Inuit and non-Inuit audiences. His work stands as a powerful testament to resilience, beauty and storytelling.

Galerie d'art d'Ottawa, Niveau 3

Normee Ekoomiak (1948-2009) était un conteur inuit du Nunavik. À travers ses peintures, ses livres et ses akinnamiutait (tapisseries murales) hautes en couleur, il documentait avec joie et révérence la vie, les traditions et les récits inuit.

Les œuvres d’Ekoomiak témoignent de son savoir et de ses souvenirs à l’égard du mode de vie inuit, qui lui était si cher à Fort George et même une fois établi à Ottawa. Ses tapisseries murales, en particulier, incarnent l’importance culturelle de l’art textile au sein des communautés inuit, pour qui la couture est centrale à la création et à l’épanouissement d’une culture actuelle et vivante.

En dépit des épreuves, Ekoomiak retournait toujours à l’art, déterminé à célébrer et à transmettre sa culture, tant avec des publics inuit que non inuit. Son œuvre persiste, puissant hommage à la résilience, à la beauté et au conte.

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ᓴᕐᖀᒋᐊᓪᓚᓂᖅ: ᐸᑎᒃᑎᒐᓕᐅᕐᓂᖅ ᓄᓇᕕᒻᒥ (2014-2019) | Revival: Printmaking in Nunavik (2014-2019) | Résurgence : L’estampe au Nunavik (2014-2019)
Apr
12
to Aug 24

ᓴᕐᖀᒋᐊᓪᓚᓂᖅ: ᐸᑎᒃᑎᒐᓕᐅᕐᓂᖅ ᓄᓇᕕᒻᒥ (2014-2019) | Revival: Printmaking in Nunavik (2014-2019) | Résurgence : L’estampe au Nunavik (2014-2019)

  • Ottawa Art Gallery, Level 3 (map)
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Ottawa Art Gallery, Level 3

Revival echoes the beginnings of stonecut printing in Puvirnituq in 1961, and bears witness to the recent resurgence of this art, made possible by Lyne Bastien and Maggie Napartuk through traveling workshops offered in communities across Nunavik since 2014. Puvirnituq prints were simple, unadorned depictions of animals and scenes belonging to traditional Inuit imagery. Now, sixty years later, Inuit artists continue to demonstrate a profound desire to keep their culture alive through their prints.

Some of these works take inspiration from legends about the intimate and vital relationship between Inuit and their territory. In some of them, the assuredness of the line evokes the same raw approach found in early Puvirnituq stonecut prints. Elsewhere, it is through delicate incisions and a detailed realism that this attachment to the land is expressed. Others display a fascination with the interpenetration of modernity and tradition. Indeed, several prints represent an artifact out of its usual context. The frontal and almost abstract representation of the subject takes up the entire pictorial space, producing the gripping effect of a cultural icon.

By consistently emphasizing their attachment to the land and how significant this connection is in preserving their culture, the artists of Revival give us a glimpse into the many wonders and challenges of the Inuit world. Placing as they do this relationship at the heart of their priorities, they remain concerned about the upheavals currently affecting their universe, as well as the entire planet. In this, we are all connected.

Galerie d'art d'Ottawa, niveau 3

Résurgence fait écho aux débuts de la gravure sur pierre à Puvirnituq, en 1961, et témoigne de la relance de cet art que Lyne Bastien et Maggie Napartuk ont rendu possible par des ateliers itinérants offerts dans plusieurs communautés du Nunavik depuis 2014. Les gravures de Puvirnituq évoquaient simplement et sans artifice des animaux et des scènes appartenant à l’imagerie traditionnelle inuit. Soixante ans plus tard, les artistes inuit continuent de témoigner, avec leurs estampes, d’un profond désir de garder vivante leur culture.

Certaines œuvres sont inspirées de légendes racontant la relation intime et vitale qui relie les Inuit à leur territoire. Parfois, l’assurance du trait reprend l’approche brute des premières gravures de Puvirnituq. Ailleurs, c’est par des incisions délicates et un réalisme détaillé que s’exprime cet attachement à la terre. D’autres manifestent plutôt un intérêt pour l’interpénétration de la modernité et de la tradition. Ainsi, plusieurs estampes montrent un artefact hors de son contexte usuel. La représentation frontale et quasi abstraite du sujet occupe alors tout l’espace pictural et produit l’effet saisissant d’une icône culturelle.

Les artistes de Résurgence nous exposent aux merveilles et aux défis du monde inuit en ramenant sans cesse à l’avant-plan l’importance de la relation avec le territoire dans la préservation de leur culture. Alors qu’ils placent celle-ci au coeur de leurs priorités, ils demeurent préoccupés par les bouleversements qui affectent actuellement leur univers et la planète tout entière. En cela, nous sommes tous liés.

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Improv Double Feature: Wedding Party and Ottawa Secrets
Apr
12
to May 24

Improv Double Feature: Wedding Party and Ottawa Secrets

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

Wedding Party

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a Bride about to be married, must be in want of a weekend away with their besties.

Join us for a fully improvised show dedicated to the highs and lows of friends both new and old, as we all gather together to celebrate true love and true friendship.

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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.

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

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EUROVISION
May
17
3:00 PM15:00

EUROVISION

Watch the Eurovision Song Contest live at Club SAW with Acadian drag sensation Sami Landri. You’ll enjoy many hours of over-the-top fun, with performances, karaoke, and bingo all thrown into the mix!

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Vivez le Concours Eurovision de la chanson en direct au Club SAW avec la fabuleuse drag queen acadienne Sami Landri. Des heures de folie vous attendent, entre performances, karaoké et bingo !

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Teet 4 Teet
May
17
to May 18

Teet 4 Teet

Yeehaw Ottawa! Have you been looking for the right place to hoedown throwdown?! Well look no further!!!! 🤠 Be Proud and Miss Patience Plush have teamed up and are officially farmed and dangerous with the ranch rager of the year! 🐄

We have a totally a-moo-sing drag and burlesque cast of Holli Cow, Rip Em, Shebiscuit, Rhapsody Blue, Kay Kalish and Miss Patience Plush!

Our incredible lineup of performers is ready to dazzle, and when the lights go down between sets, Hug Mosh and Esme2K will be spinning the kind of tracks that’ll have you two-steppin’, boot-scootin’, and breaking a sweat on the dance floor! 🌾🔥

Make sure to come out for Teet 4 Teet and live the cream with us 🥛 🐮

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Pieces of Us - Whispers of Wisdom
May
18
6:00 PM18:00

Pieces of Us - Whispers of Wisdom

Pieces of Us – Season 4 Episode 2 – Whispers of Wisdom

Pieces of Us is an intimate space and a creative experience dedicated to artists looking to share their gifts and talents on a public platform. It is an environment where you can be your authentic self, think without boundaries, and connect & collaborate with others.

The most profound guidance often comes from the quietest voices. In this reflective episode, we explore the whispers of wisdom that shape our journeys—be it intuition, family support, or community counsel. Our performers will share their experiences, through their art, of moments where they’ve heard whispers of wisdom – whispers from within, and from their community.

Guided by their inner voice, they’ll share the wisdom and the transformative impact of listening deeply, and the lessons learned along the way.

This episode celebrates introspection and community bonds. It’s about connecting with your inner self and trusting the journey, even when the path is unclear, and opening your mind and heart to the perspectives and guidance from your community.

Join us as we honour the whispers that lead us to our truest selves. This is an invitation to listen, reflect, and be guided by the wisdom that surrounds us.

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Your Budget Tells a Story
May
22
5:00 PM17:00

Your Budget Tells a Story

Budgets don’t have to be intimidating — they can be powerful tools that help you bring your creative projects to life. In this workshop, we’ll demystify the budgeting process and show you how to create clear, realistic budgets that can strengthen your grant applications and make sure your projects are both feasible and successful. You'll learn the basics of building a budget, understand common budgeting mistakes to avoid, and get an introduction to using Excel spreadsheets to keep everything organized and professional. ​

The second part of the workshop will be a hands-on activity where you'll start sketching out your own budget ideas. If you have a laptop, please bring it along so you can practice in Excel! If not, no problem — paper and pen will do just fine. By the end of the session, you’ll have practical tools and templates to help you feel more confident and ready to fund your next big idea.

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May
24
7:00 PM19:00

Frisque Femme Productions Presents Cinematic Curves 3

Frisque Femme Productions presents "Cinematic Curves III" burlesque show!

Join us Saturday May 24th, 2025 at Arts Court in Ottawa!

We will be entertaining you through the most iconic movies of all time!

The movies that you grew up with!

The one you had your first kiss to!

The one with the epic dance scene!

The ones that will live on for generations to come!

It'll be the sexiest picturesque show to dance across the silver screen!

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

Our headliner from Vancouver is the one and only Arabella Boop!

CAST

Alister Sharp

BB Abundance

Fenix Caprice

Kay Kalish

Kitty Kin-Evil

Moonshine Sunshine

Robyn Ravenous

Sonya Lex

Saturday May 24th, 2025

Doors 7pm Show 8pm

Arts Court Ottawa

19+ Event

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Benefit Concert for Ottawa Youth Mental Health Services
May
31
6:30 PM18:30

Benefit Concert for Ottawa Youth Mental Health Services

Singer-songwriters and dedicated mental health and addiction advocates Jake DeMarsh & Elizabeth Royall are set to host an unforgettable evening of live music at Ottawa’s Club SAW on May 31st, 2025. This event will bring the community together to raise funds and awareness for at-risk youth, with 100% of proceeds going to the Ottawa Youth Service Bureau (YSB).

Audiences can look forward to a night of intimate performances and touching stories from Jake Demarsh, Elizabeth Royall, and special guest Pat Rees. The evening will also feature a guest speaker from YSB, offering opportunities to learn more about their vital work and ways to contribute to the cause.

About YSB: YSB is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting youth in need by offering essential programs and services. Their work focuses on fostering resilience, growth, and opportunity for young people in Ottawa’s community.

“With more than 60 years of supporting youth in the Ottawa area, YSB is valued for its expertise in the areas of homelessness, housing, mental health, youth justice, employment, health, diversity, and youth engagement” (https://www.ysb.ca/about/media/)

Jake Demarsh—From heroin addiction to championing the underdog. Jake DeMarsh has a story to tell. After getting clean in 2019, he's the epitome of a reverse rockstar, out to make a name for himself. Incorporating different styles into his sound using hints of blues, jazz, rock and pop to cultivate a contemporary style that's truly his own. Taking influence from bands like The Glorious Sons, Kings of Leon, Lenny Kravitz.

After his release of is debut Single titled Still Hope he was nominated for New Comer of the Year at the Capitol City Music Awards in 2023. This song was then featured on CBC/IRC Quebec leading up to the Awards show highlighting Jake's work as a mental health and addiction advocate. Using his online presence to share his message through his music he continues to be featured on festival bills moving forward into 2024.

Elizabeth Royall - Elizabeth Royall is an indie/alt-rock singer-songwriter based in Ottawa, Ontario. In 2019, she was a performer at la Maison de la Culture in a lineup including french artists such as Dany Bédar, Les 2 frères, and La Chicane. Her first single "Leave Me" achieved semi-finalist status in the 2020 International Songwriting Competition, and her recent honors include the 2024 SOCAN Young Canadian Songwriter Award, sponsored by SiriusXM; a nomination for Newcomer of the Year at the 2025 Ottawa Capital Music Awards; and a spot on the 2025 Ottawa Bluesfest Lineup. Drawing from influences such as Fleetwood Mac, The Cranberries, and Mazzy Star, Elizabeth aims to provide her listeners with a healing journey through her music, often addressing themes of mental health and addiction in her lyrics.

Pat Rees - Pat Rees is a singer/songwriter from Peterborough, Ontario, whose music blends indie, folk, and country influences. Known for his deeply personal and introspective songwriting, Pat explores themes of love, heartbreak, and existentialism with a profound sense of honesty and vulnerability, captivating live audiences and deeply resonating with listeners.

Dedicated to creating music that inspires us to feel, heal, and grow together, Pat invites you to follow along on his journey.

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Pique
Jun
7
to Jun 8

Pique

  • Arts Court, Club SAW, DARC (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Pique summer edition — the boldest annual instalment of Debaser’s celebrated music and multi-arts festival series — takes over downtown Ottawa’s Arts Court complex. Featuring dynamic performances, thought-provoking exhibitions, and interactive installations across indoor and outdoor stages, Pique is a convergence of creativity and innovation that bridges international cultures with local communities.

Celebrated for its curatorial eclecticism, Pique brings together techno innovation, queer cabaret, laid-back indie/alternative, glitch punk, collisions of tradition and futurism, participatory installations and lots more to the festival’s summer edition.

Pique is all-ages. Tickets to Pique are pay-what-you-can. Suggested range of $45-75 includes taxes and fees.

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WARP Mentorship Program Cohort #3
Jun
14
to Jul 26

WARP Mentorship Program Cohort #3

  • Club SAW, DARC Loop, Digital (Online) (map)
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National Capital Region, April 2025 – Local independent arts leaders Debaser, The Framework, Produced By Youth, and The Moving Art Gallery are excited to announce the launch of Cohort #3 of WARP, a paid learning and mentorship program designed to equip participants with the tools and resources to create safe(r), more accessible, and sustainable projects.

WARP offers a hybrid learning experience, with Cohort #3 running from June 3 to July 12, 2025, both online and in-person at the Digital Arts Resource Centre and Club SAW. In addition to group sessions, mentees will benefit from 1-on-1 Project Coaching and a Shadowing Mentorship. Funded by the Canada Council for the Arts, this program culminates with participants receiving a $5,000 honorarium to produce their final projects, in addition to daily honorariums for attending each workshop.

Applications close on May 04, 2025, at 11:59PM (EST). Individuals and collectives with previous project planning experience are invited to submit their application and event proposal via Google Form: https://forms.gle/RCDa3GVTQ7jjN8Py8

WARP is led by experienced arts workers from across Canada, ensuring participants receive comprehensive and impactful mentorship. Workshop Topics for Cohort #3 will include:

Event Planning Fundamentals

Project Budgeting and Diverse Revenues

Accessibility Planning

Live Technical Production (Theory + Practical)

Safe(r) Spaces and Bystander Intervention

Naloxone Training and Harm Reduction

Individuals and collectives with previous project planning experience are invited to submit their application and event proposal via Google Form:

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Digital Marketing for Professional Artists
Jun
26
5:00 PM17:00

Digital Marketing for Professional Artists

Marketing your art doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or inauthentic. In this workshop, Nickie Shobeiry will guide you through the essentials of digital marketing, helping you build a strong online presence that feels true to who you are. You’ll learn practical strategies for promoting your work, connecting with your audience, and growing your creative career without losing yourself in the process. As Nickie asks, “When we post on social media, how can we stop worrying about ‘likes’?” — this session will help you shift your mindset and focus on what truly matters.

The second part of the workshop will be a hands-on activity where you’ll start developing your own digital marketing plan. Bring a laptop if you have one, or come with paper and pen to brainstorm ideas. You’ll leave with new tools, strategies, and the confidence to share your art with the world.

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CrossCulture Jam Showcase
May
15
6:00 PM18:00

CrossCulture Jam Showcase

Rejoignez-nous le 15 mai pour le CrossCulture Jam Showcase, un événement exceptionnel qui mettra en lumière la créativité et la collaboration des artistes anglophones et francophones d'Ottawa et Gatineau 🕺

Au programme: Un concert et exposition unique créées lors du collaboration CrossCulture Jam, et une soirée dansante animée par nos DJ locaux, offrant une ambiance festive pour célébrer ensemble cette initiative artistique et communautaire!

C’est une opportunité parfaite de découvrir, d'échanger et célébrer l'unité, la diversité et l'innovation de la scène artistique d'Ottawa et Gatineau ! Nous avons hâte de vous y voir !

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Join us on May 15 for CrossCulture Jam Showcase, an exceptional exhibition/dance party that highlights the creativity and collaboration of Anglophone and Francophone artists from Ottawa and Gatineau 🕺

On the program: A unique concert and exhibition of the works created through the CrossCulture Jam collaboration, and a dance party hosted by our local DJs, offering a festive atmosphere to celebrate this artistic and community-driven initiative.

This is the perfect opportunity to discover, exchange, and celebrate the unity, diversity, and innovation of Ottawa and Gatineau’s artistic scene! We can't wait to see you there!

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Tactics Sunset Season
May
9
to May 10

Tactics Sunset Season

Celebrate Tactics at our Sunset Season!

Come join us at LabO Theatre for a weekend filled with new, independent theatre created by local Ottawa artists. Celebrate Tactics by enjoying three local shows - The Coven (A Staged Reading), No More Mr. Rice Guy and Nuit, and between shows check out EXA, an intimate performance installation. And join us on Saturday at 5pm to rejoice and reflect on over 10 years of Tactics at our Tactics Tribute, a reception hosted by Jacqui Du Toit reflecting and honouring Tactics' work over the past 12 years.

Sunset Season Schedule:

*All shows take place in LabO

Friday, May 9th

6PM to 7:30PM: The Coven - A Staged Reading

8PM to 9PM: No More Mr Rice Guy

9:30PM to 10:30PM: Nuit

Saturday, May 10th

4PM to 5PM: No More Mr Rice Guy

5PM to 7PM: Tactics Tribute

7:30PM to 9:00PM: The Coven - A Staged Reading

9:30PM to 10:30PM: Nuit

Throughout the weekend, check out EXA. A ticketed performance installation that allows only one audience member at a time in this 10 minute experience. EXA will be presented in Room 1201 (60 Waller St., Ottawa) - just down the hallway from LabO!

Ticket Information:

Tickets for each show are pay what you chose between our Discount rate of $10 or our Arts Supporter rate of $20. You can also purchase our Festival Pass for $50 which includes one ticket to each show, and one ticket to EXA. 100% of the ticket sales go back to the artists.

*Tickets will be available online or at the door by cash or card.

Show Descriptions

The Coven (A Staged Reading):

The Coven is an intergenerational magical realist play set between 1800s Guyana and modern-day Canada. The play follows Renette, the first free woman in her family, as she seeks vengeance against her former master. But the curse she casts carries a terrible cost—one that reaches her unborn child. In the present day, teenage Thea is navigating her parents' divorce and finds herself haunted by that same curse.

As past and present blur, The Shadow—a ghostly embodiment of the curse—emerges through contemporary dance and ensemble movement terrorizing generations. Only Thea can guide her family to heal generations of pain and uncover a path to forgiveness - before the darkness consumes them all.

With moments of blocking, choreography, and music, this unconventional staged reading brings the world of The Coven to life, and provides a window into this dynamic new work.

Content Warning: non-graphic reference to sexual assault, intergenerational trauma, minor visualization and discussion of slavery, stylized violence, witchcraft, the occult, abuse, colonialism, and horror themes

No More Mr. Rice Guy:

This witty comedy tells the story of a Canadian-born high school student of Chinese descent who enters a rap music contest in the hopes of fulfilling his dreams of becoming a famous rapper. The full-length world premiere of No More Mr. Rice Guy integrates all the ingredients that worked so well for its shorter format: the humorous references to Asian culture are innocent, the dialogue is original and quirky, and Franco is as skilled and exceptional as ever in his performance, even from what is presumably his bedroom in Richmond Hill. - Review from Apt 613, Livia Belcea

Nuit:

Have you ever wanted to join in on the fun of live theatre? Now you can – with Nuit’s Heckle Night! We invite the audience to yell, give suggestions, tell their own jokes as our performers take to the stage. Get ready for a never before and never again seen version of Nuit!

Does your clubbing experience need more theatre, comedy, and choreographed dance numbers? Then Nuit is the spot for you! This award-winning story follows four queer characters as they stumble and sing their way through a night out: the cycle of partying on full, messy display. Bright lights, funky moves, deep talks and hilarious pit stops showcase themes of sapphic romance, friendship and identity. Winners of The Ottawa Fringe and the Prix Rideau Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance, this cast will make you feel like you are part of the adventure. So get ready for a night you’ll never remember!

Content Warning: Coarse language, substance use (drinking)

EXA:

EXA is the fortune teller of the future– a divining machine from the end of time brought back to the modern day, inspired by the coin operated fortune-dispensing machines of the past. Enter the studio alone and have your Tarot read by the inexorable, ineluctable EXA. In just five short minutes, you can learn what the future has in store for you.

When you consult modern forms of divination, such as Tarot and astrology, what answers do you expect or hope to receive? When posed with such sensitive questions, how can diviners provide proactive, meaningful and responsible answers?

Ultimately: If you could know your future, beyond any doubt, would you want to?

Content Warning: Audience participation. Potential exposure to flashing lights, as well as reference to war, sex and sexuality, racism, and explosives.

May contain depictions of grief and loss.

Tactics Tribute: A Farewell Reception (Free)

Join us in LabO for a reception hosted by Jacqui Du Toit to reflect, remember and celebrate 12 incredible years of independent theatre. Walk down memory lane to honour all of the beautiful work and talented artists who have worked with Tactics since 2013.

Celebrate with light refreshments, snacks and good friends.

Doors: 5PM

Reception & Presentation: 5:15PM

Come and give Tactics a standing ovation with us.

Thank you for your support!

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Ottawa Children's Festival
May
8
to May 13

Ottawa Children's Festival

  • Arts Court & DARC Microcinema (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 40th annual Ottawa Children's Festival is set to bring world-class performing arts to young audiences from May 8 - 13, 2025! This year, we’re thrilled to welcome you to our new location at Lansdowne Park in the heart of the Glebe, alongside our traditional venue at Arts Court in downtown Rideau. With incredible performances from around the world, this year’s festival promises unforgettable experiences for children and adults alike. Learn more at https://ottawachildrensfestival.ca/shows/

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Alice Longyu Gao + Arthritis Kid + Los3r
May
3
8:00 PM20:00

Alice Longyu Gao + Arthritis Kid + Los3r

Alice Longyu Gao on-stage performing their most loved songs from their debut trilogy with the support of Arthritis Kid and Los3r. Their debut trilogy includes 3 EPs: High Dragon Universe (2022), Let’s Hope Heteros Fail, Learn, and Retire (2023), and Assembling Symbols Into My Own Poetry (2024).

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Cinema-Grade Camerawork: Shooting with the ARRI ALEXA SXT-EV
May
3
to May 4

Cinema-Grade Camerawork: Shooting with the ARRI ALEXA SXT-EV

Get some hands-on time with the ARRI ALEXA SXT-EV at our Cinema-Grade Camerawork Workshop! 🎬

Join us on May 3 & 4 to learn in-depth knowledge of the ARRI ALEXA SXT system, essential aspects of camera operation, different video formats, and how to effectively use the camera to elevate your work. Through practical exercises, you'll will discover why the ARRI ALEXA SXT has been a preferred choice in the industry and how to use it for your own professional filmmaking.

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MÆ-Motion Aftereffect by Freya Björg Olafson
May
2
to May 3

MÆ-Motion Aftereffect by Freya Björg Olafson

Our physical and virtual worlds have already started to combine. Are you feeling digital yet? 👾

DARC is proud to present MÆ-Motion Aftereffect by Freya Björg Olafson, a sixty-minute intermedia performance work that addresses the impact of emerging consumer technologies associated with AR - Augmented Reality, VR - Virtual Reality, MR - Mixed Reality, XR - Extended Reality, and 360° video.

Experience this innovative performance on May 2nd at the ODD BOX, followed by an artist Talk on May 3rd at the DARC Microcinema.

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European Union Short Film Festival
May
2
to May 3

European Union Short Film Festival

The Canadian Film Institute, the EU Delegation to Canada, and the participating EU Member States invite you to join us as we celebrate short film production in the European Union. The eleventh edition of the EUSFF features 23 films from 23 EU countries.

This year, there are three separate programs presented in the comfort of the Arts Court Theatre. The 2025 selection includes short dramas, documentaries, animation, and experimental films.

Before the theatre doors open, enjoy European food and drinks provided by the EU embassies at the Tastes of Europe Receptions.

Again this year, as is customary at the EUSFF, admission to all the screenings is free!

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OSA Artist Talk Series
Apr
29
4:30 PM16:30

OSA Artist Talk Series

Welcome to the Ottawa School of Art - Artist Talk Series! Join us for an exciting in-person event at the SAW at 67 Nicholas Street, where we're hosting an inspiring hour of conversation and insight. This session takes place on Tuesday April 29th from 4:30 – 6:00pm, and features talented artists, including Christine Fitzgerald, Sarah Tompkins, and Martin Golland, sharing their insights, inspiration, and creative processes.

There are only 30 spots available for this event, so be sure to reserve your spot for free!

It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with the local art community and gain valuable knowledge from these experienced professionals. Don't miss out on this enriching experience!

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CrossCulture Jam
Apr
27
10:00 AM10:00

CrossCulture Jam

Rejoignez-nous le 27 avril pour CrossCulture Jam, une occasion unique presenté avec ACFO et ArtsConnect, où des artistes anglophones et francophones se rassembleront pour imaginer et créer une pièce musicale originale intégrant musique, danse, art visuel, film et arts médiatiques. Ce projet collaboratif a pour objectif de favoriser l’échange culturel et la collaboration créative au sein des communautés artistiques diverses d’Ottawa et Gatineau, en offrant un espace inspirant pour le dialogue inter-culturel et artistique.

Ne manquez pas cette opportunité exceptionnelle de faire partie de ce projet transformateur, de rencontrer d’autres artistes et créateurs, et de contribuer à façonner l’avenir du paysage artistique d’Ottawa et Gatineau !

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Join us on April 27 for CrossCulture Jam, a unique opportunity presented with ACFO and ArtsConnect where Anglophone and Francophone artists will come together to ideate and create an original music piece incorporating music, dance, visual art, film, and media art. This collaborative project aims to foster cultural exchange and creative collaboration within Ottawa and Gatineau’s diverse artistic communities, providing an inspiring space for cross-cultural and artistic dialogue.

Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to be part of this transformative project, connect with fellow artists and creatives, and help shape the future of the artistic landscape in Ottawa and Gatineau!

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Maestro: Competitive Improv Comedy
Apr
26
11:00 AM11:00

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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Resurgence
Apr
25
to Apr 26

Resurgence

EXPERIENCE THE RESURGENCE 🌑💫

APRIL 25, 9:00pm - 2:00am

SAW Gallery

🎟️ @ door only

10$ before 10pm / 15$ l8er

sounds by

💿 @jovialjon

💽 @samaleums (live)

📀 @phraze.ca

vendors 🌱

@dullweb

@shing_apparel

@its.trashday

@quin.crafts

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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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Flutterings / Papillonnements
Apr
24
to May 10

Flutterings / Papillonnements

Flutterings – Monarch butterflies and climate change

Residency showcase by Valérie Chartrand opens April 24 at Artengine

Ottawa, ON – Artist Valérie Chartrand invites the public to Flutterings, an exhibition exploring the impact of climate change on monarch butterflies, presented at Artengine in Arts Court from April 24 to May 10, 2025. The opening reception will take place on April 24 from 6 PM to 8 PM.

Inspired by scientific research conducted in Dr. Heather Kharouba’s lab at the University of Ottawa, Flutterings bridges art and ecology. Chartrand’s works incorporate UV-printed plant resin, thermochromic pigments that fade with heat, UV dyes, and solar-powered blooms, each material chosen to evoke the effects of warming on ecosystems and the delicate interdependence of life.

The exhibition also serves as a poetic memorial to monarch butterfly specimens used in research, honouring their role in advancing our understanding of climate impacts on insect life and supporting the survival of future generations.

Flutterings is the result of a residency with the Kharouba Lab and Artengine, supported by the City of Ottawa’s Creation and Production Fund. The project highlights the strength of a collaboration between art and science in addressing ecological change.

Exhibition Details:

Opening Reception: April 24, 6–8 PM

Exhibition: April 24 – May 10, 2025 (Tuesday to Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM)

Location: Artengine, Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave, Ottawa

POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE

Papillonnements – Monarques et changements climatiques

Exposition de résidence de Valérie Chartrand – Ouverture le 24 avril à Artengine

Ottawa (Ontario) – Valérie Chartrand invite le public à découvrir Papillonnements, une exposition qui explore l’impact des changements climatiques sur les papillons monarques, présentée à Artengine dans la Cour des arts, du 24 avril au 10 mai 2025. Le vernissage aura lieu le 24 avril de 18 h à 20 h.

Inspiré par les recherches scientifiques menées au laboratoire de la Dre Heather Kharouba à l’Université d’Ottawa, Papillonnements établit un pont entre l’art et l’écologie. Les œuvres de Chartrand intègrent de la résine végétale imprimée avec UV, des pigments thermochromiques qui s’effacent sous la chaleur, des teintures UV, ainsi que des fleurs alimentées par l’énergie solaire — chaque matériau étant soigneusement choisi pour évoquer les effets du réchauffement sur les écosystèmes et l’interdépendance fragile des êtres vivants.

L’exposition se veut également un hommage poétique aux spécimens de monarques utilisés dans la recherche scientifique, honorant leur rôle dans l’avancement de nos connaissances sur l’impact climatique sur les insectes et leur contribution à la survie des générations futures.

Papillonnements est le fruit d’une résidence avec le laboratoire Kharouba et Artengine, soutenue par le Fonds de création et de production de la Ville d’Ottawa. Ce projet témoigne de la richesse d’une collaboration entre l’art et la science pour sensibiliser aux enjeux écologiques actuels.

Détails de l’exposition :

Vernissage : 24 avril, de 18 h à 20 h

Exposition : 24 avril – 10 mai 2025 (du mardi au samedi, de 10 h à 17 h)

Lieu : Artengine, Cour des arts, 2 avenue Daly, Ottawa

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Grants Information Session
Apr
24
5:00 PM17:00

Grants Information Session

Join us for a hybrid information session on grants and opportunities presented by program officers from the City of Ottawa, and the Canada Council of the Arts.

We will also launch the ART+ Grant Writing 101 program for newcomer and IBPOC artists and respond to your questions.

Session Guest: Yasmina Proveyer and Marie-Christine Feraud (City of Ottawa Cultural Funding officer), and a Program Officers from the Explore and Create Program (Canada Council for the Arts).

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Bucko in conversation with Sandra Abma
Apr
23
7:00 PM19:00

Bucko in conversation with Sandra Abma

Join us for an engaging conversation between artist Bucko and veteran CBC arts reporter Sandra Abma, held in conjunction with the survey exhibition Bucko Art Machine, on view until May 10, 2025. Presented in collaboration with Debaser, the evening will include a listening session featuring Bucko’s music to mark the launch of Club SAW’s new state-of-the-art sound system, generously funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Government of Ontario. Lucille Collard, MPP for Ottawa–Vanier, will be in attendance to offer remarks on the OTF’s support.

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Intro to Filmmaking Workshop
Apr
19
to Apr 27

Intro to Filmmaking Workshop

  • DARC Workshop, DARC Soundstage (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Do you want to make movies, music videos, or short films? 🎬

Join us for our 3-part introductory workshop for artists interested in working with video. Learn camera, audio, and lighting basics from pre- to post-production with filmmaker Aia Raafat!

Get experience handling equipment, learn how to set up for a video shoot, and complete exercises to simulate various shooting conditions and situations. The course will end with participants working together in small groups to produce a short video!

Learn more and register at https://digitalartsresourcecentre.ca/intro-to-filmmaking-apr-2025/

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Up in Smoke
Apr
18
8:00 PM20:00

Up in Smoke

Are you ready for a night filled with 420 fun?

Join us for an exciting evening featuring burlesque, drag performances, and so much more! 🎉 It's going to be a wild and unforgettable night, so grab your friends and come on down! Let's make some memories together!

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Café Ex: Mike Hoolboom
Apr
17
7:00 PM19:00

Café Ex: Mike Hoolboom

As the final show of its 26th season of celebrating Canada’s experimental moving image artists, Café Ex is proud to showcase the recent work of internationally acclaimed, Governor General’s Award for Media and Visual Arts winner, Mike Hoolboom. Hoolboom’s astonishingly prolific career as a filmmaker, visual artist, writer, and critic has for decades made him one of Canada’s most important and consistently daring artists.

This special evening will feature a personal video message from Hoolboom, screenings of four recent works, and the launch of a new Canadian Film Institute co-publication on Hoolboom’s work, Mike Hoolboom: Work (Canadian Film Institute, ConverSalon Collective; Ottawa-Toronto 2025), edited by Clint Enns. A former Café Ex guest artist, Enns will attend the screening to discuss the book and host a series of readings by contributors to this remarkable look at Hoolboom’s extraordinary output to date.

Admission is pick-your-price and includes a copy of the book!

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Touch Designer Meetup
Apr
16
6:30 PM18:30

Touch Designer Meetup

6:30-7:15 Warm Up and Chit Chat

7:15-8:30 Show and Tell or Pitch a Project

For this edition of our TouchDesigner MeetUp we have invited a number of local artists to show us under the hood of their TouchDesigner projects.

We also want to hear from you. Bring your ideas for a fun exchange on the project potential of TouchDesigner.

What to expect:

Meet and connect with other local artists

Get inspired by cool projects at the intersection of art and technology

Be able to share ideas and ask questions

No need for laptop

As always SNACKS!

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L’inhuman: A National Canadian Film Day Screening
Apr
16
10:00 AM10:00

L’inhuman: A National Canadian Film Day Screening

In collaboration with REEL CANADA, DARC is proud to present L’inhumain (The Inhuman), Anishinaabe filmmaker Jason Brennan’s directorial debut, for National Canadian Film Day. A rare French-language Indigenous genre film, L’inhumain is the directorial debut of Anishinaabe producer and writer Jason Brennan. It’s a thrilling and evocative parable about the dangers of feeding the monster inside. Join us in the Microcinema on Wednesday, April 16th, for a looping screening of this Indigenous sci-fi/horror film!

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Marie Davidson
Apr
15
8:00 PM20:00

Marie Davidson

On April 15, transgressive force of Montreal’s electronic music underground Marie Davidson presents a live performance of her new album City of Clowns at Club SAW, joined by special guest Tony Price.

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ARRI ALEXA SXT-EV Info Session
Apr
15
6:00 PM18:00

ARRI ALEXA SXT-EV Info Session

Interested in learning about our cinema-grade camera, the ARRI ALEXA SXT-EV? 📹

Join us on April 15th for a FREE info session led by Ottawa-based cinematographer Gaganpreet Singh. Take part in an interactive demo, explore the functions of the SXT-EV, learn about DARC’s ARRI rental package, and hear from DARC members about projects created with this high-quality camera.

This info session serves as a mandatory introduction to our upcoming ARRI production workshop in May.

Learn more and register at https://digitalartsresourcecentre.ca/arri-alexa-sxt-ev-info-session/

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Community Sip & Swap
Apr
14
11:00 AM11:00

Community Sip & Swap

We’re excited to bring back our Community Sip & Swap, a beloved initiative that makes sustainable clothing exchange easy, fun, and accessible for families! Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 13th, from 11 AM to 4 PM at SAW Centre (67 Nicholas St.), hosted by @supportsistem.ca, @octevaw, @fabrickcollective.ca, & @coloursofmama✨

How It Works:

•Gather your child/children’s gently used clothing (ages 5-16).

•Email contact@supportsistem.ca or natasha.plaskacz@gmail.com to arrange pick-up/drop-off.

•Ensure items are clean and free from rips or stains.

•Join us and browse for new-to-you pieces—even if you don’t have anything to swap!

We will have light refreshments, snacks, and kids’ activities so parents can browse stress-free!☕️🍎

We’re also delighted to once again offer free Mommy & Me mini photo sessions! Every participating mama or family will receive four beautifully edited digital images.

Our collective intentions are to continue this initiative as a recurring event for parents in the Ottawa-Gatineau area to have an accessible and integral space to browse for needed items without the stress of overly priced second hand items. We appreciate all donors and supporters of this initiative.

All unclaimed items will be donated to organizations supporting families in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. We look forward to seeing you there!❤️

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That’s Camp: Club Kid Revival
Apr
12
to Apr 13

That’s Camp: Club Kid Revival

Step into a club kid fever dream at That's Camp! Celebrate the whimsy of the club kid era with drag that embraces the odd and unconventional, music that melts minds, and where the dance floor is a runway that welcomes all types of weirdos and freaks 🤡 This is not just a show - it’s a full-throttle spectacle of excess, expression, transformation and transcendence 🌀 ✨ We're bringing jaw-dropping performances, high-energy live music, and a DJ set to keep the dance floor feral all night 🗣🗣🗣

FEATURING: Drag by Elle Faekwa, Caligula, Edith Puthie, Abysskiss, Anni Elation, Lady Justice, Miss Diagnosis 🙀💥 👀

Live music by BiG SiSSY 🎸 🎶 🔊

DJ set by Lil Fridge to close the night! 💿 👾 💋

dress code: more is always more! the weirder, the wilder, the better!! 🦹 🤖 👽 👹

we'll have Tooth Gems by C there as well to add a little extra sparkle to your smiles 🦷 💎

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Art+ Spring Showcase
Apr
12
4:00 PM16:00

Art+ Spring Showcase

Welcome to the 2025 ART+ Spring Showcase presented by the Multicultural Artists’ Coalition!

Join us for an evening of dance, spoken word, and live music performances by six professional artists living in Ottawa. Handpicked for their artistry, these performers bring styles, traditions, and perspectives from all over the world into movement, sound, and storytelling.

This is a place to connect with fellow artists, art lovers, learn new expressions of culture, and leave inspired. Drinks, light meals, and desserts will be available throughout the evening.

Meet the artists:

Akshata Rao – Indian Dance

Paul Mbisa – Street & Afro Dance

Regis Mushimire – Street & Afro Dance

Mar x Maracle – Soul, country, and punk

Xavior Kayvon Gough – Spoken word

Simora – RnB/Soul Music

Tickets: Early Bird (Until April 11): $10

Regular Admission: $15

Location: Arts Court Studio | 2 Daly Ave

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On Home
Apr
10
to Apr 11

On Home

On Home is a 50-minute interdisciplinary contemporary dance performance, exploring the journey of losing, seeking, and finding home. This new work, collaboratively choreographed by the Voices Dance Project’s eight dancers, centers freedom and control, comfort and discomfort, displacement and rootedness, belonging and alienation to ask audiences: How do we reconcile our feelings of comfort and belonging in a place that is no longer safe for us? When we lose all that we know, how do we build again? Who are we when we emerge from the journey of leaving, seeking and finding home? What identities do we shed? What remains of us? On Home is set to an original score by Ottawa-based composer Jack Hui Litster, performed live by Jack Hui Litster (percussion, electronics), Michelle Gott (harp), and Kathryn Patricia Cobbler (looping viola). It is the Voices Dance Project’s second full-length performance since its debut in October 2023.

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On Home est une œuvre de danse contemporaine interdisciplinaire de 50 minutes, qui explore le parcours de la perte, de la recherche et de la découverte du chez-soi. Cette nouvelle pièce, chorégraphiée de façon collaborative par les huit danseuses du Projet Chorégraphique Voices, se concentre sur la liberté et le contrôle, le confort et l’inconfort, le déplacement et l’enracinement, l’appartenance et l’aliénation pour demander au public : comment concilier nos sentiments de confort et d’appartenance à l'égard d'un endroit qui n’est plus sécuritaire pour nous ? Lorsque nous perdons tout ce que nous connaissons, comment reconstruisons-nous? Qui sommes-nous lorsque nous émergeons de cette expérience? Quelles identités laissons-nous derrière nous? Que reste-t-il de nous ? On Home s'accompagne d'une trame musicale créée par le compositeur Ottavien Jack Hui Litster, interprétée en direct par Jack Hui Litster (percussions, électronique), Michelle Gott (harpe) et Kathryn Patricia Cobbler (alto). Il s’agit du deuxième spectacle intégral Projet Chorégraphique Voices depuis ses débuts en octobre 2023.

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Goldie Boutilier
Apr
10
7:00 PM19:00

Goldie Boutilier

Goldie Boutilier is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Raised on the music of Tammy Wynette and Dolly Parton, Goldie’s music is noted for its cinematic quality and exploration of tragic romance, glamour, and melancholia. Goldie made her first performance at age five using her family’s junkyard business as a rehearsal space and signed her first record deal with Interscope Records at the age of 21.

A revolving door of labels and aliases later, Goldie returned to her hometown roots and re-established herself as an alt-country star, with a nod to 1950s and 1960s Americana. She started back at zero with just her name and her stories, gaining more than 11 million streams on streaming platforms in just two years as an independent artist. Her new era of music has earned praise from the likes of Zane Lowe and Elton John, booked for iconic festivals such as Lollapalooza and Calgary Stampede, and she was even hand-picked for an opening slot by Orville Peck for his North American tour.

The Cowboy Gangster Politician (2022) and Emerald Year (2023) EPs contain references to her small-town upbringing on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, and her sincere experiences as a young ingenue in Hollywood.

Her upcoming EP, The Actress, promises to be her best release yet. The writing process sent her on a journey of integrity, purity, vulnerability, and a healing return to herself. These are Goldie Boutilier’s true tales of the power struggles to be in control of her own career, being exploited by The Man, discovering how much she could sacrifice for her dreams, and finding the strength to keep pushing forward, despite it all.

Have an MRG Credit/Gift Card? Redeem for tickets HERE

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