Nature Nocturne announces 2024–25 season
The Canadian Museum of Nature has announced dates and themes for the 2024-25 season of Nature Nocturne.
Jazzfest lineup: Norah Jones, Yussef Dayes, Elisapie, Laufey, Kathleen Edwards, Trombone Shorty and more
They join locals acts Kellylee Evans, Jeff Rogers, The Commotions, Miguel de Armas and more in the 2024 Ottawa Jazz Festival lineup.
Gig photos: D12 and Obie Trice at the Bronson Centre
Detroit rap took centre stage in Ottawa on Thursday, as D12 and Obie Trice both celebrate major milestones for their biggest albums. The night also featured a slew of local talent.
Exhibition: Nobody sees a flower at the Ottawa Art Gallery 03.01—03.31.2024
“Nobody sees a flower really; it is so small.” —Georgia O’Keeffe 1939. We recently attended a vernissage of a new exhibition by the 44.4 Mother/Artist Collective intricately tied to this quote and Georgia O’Keeffe.
Best Bites 03.15.2024 : Chez Lucien, Bobino Bagel, Giovanni’s
In this biweekly feature, Apt613 asks blog contributors and local food lovers about their recent Ottawa area restaurant highlights to help you find new tasty treats to discover or revisit when someone inevitably asks, “Where do you want to eat?” This week: Chez Lucien, Bobino Bagels, and Giovanni’s Pizza.
Wall Space Gallery’s exhibition Threading the Needleon 03.08—03.23.2024
Wall Space Gallery, a contemporary art gallery and framing shop now located at 1090 Bank St. in Old Ottawa South, unveiled a new exhibition in honour of International Women’s Day on March 8th.
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire?
Another weekend, another roundup. If you want something to do other than an all-weekend St. Patrick’s party, we’ve got you covered.
Chateau Lafayette: The bar older than the city itself
The Chateau Lafayette, the oldest bar in Ottawa, has been run by the same family since the ‘60s. The building, in fact, predates both the family’s ownership of it and the town of Ottawa, as it can be traced all the way back to 1849.
Season preview: Orpheus Musical Theatre 2024–2025
Orpheus Musical Theatre announced its upcoming 2024–2025 season this week, featuring Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and the Broadway classic The Music Man.
#ottmusic weekly: ICYMI (winter edition)
Fresh local music whenever you want it. Updated weekly by apt613.ca music writers. It’s like New Music Friday but for #ottmusic and we release on Wednesday. Basically the same thing. Add our playlist on Spotify!
Week One of the Youth Infringement Festival begins with a bang 03.06.24-03.16.24
The 2024 Ottawa Youth Infringement Festival (YIF) runs until March 17 at the Arts Court Theatre. The YIF events are created by young artists aged 16-25 who are mentored by more experienced local professionals, and they’re fun for all ages. I caught three delightful back-to-back shows on March 7.
Community Builder Award: Tech leader committed to investing in women
Jennifer Francis adds 2024 United Way East Ontario Community Builder Award recipient to her repertoire for her dedication to supporting women and girls in STEM.