It looks like we have a warm, but wet, weekend in store for us here in Ottawa. While the weather may have you feeling a little grey, there are plenty of fun events going on around town that are sure to add a little brightness to an otherwise cloudy time.
It’s not easy to find a great dance party that starts at a civilized hour. Which is why I’m so excited about Freakin’ Fun Friday, taking place April 12 at Ottawa Dance Directive (ODD) in Arts Court.
The longest of the long weekends is here! There are an extra two days to pack with excitement, fun, and a little necessary rest. Looking for ideas as to what to get up to? Us folk at Apt613 have you covered! We present to you the Weekend Roundup.
The Crucible/Épreuve art exhibition adjacent to the SAW Gallery in Arts Court portrays a little-known episode in Ottawa’s cultural history. This uniquely Ottawa story involves artist Arthur II, the Lafayette Hotel, Le Hibou Coffeehouse, nudity, fire, a jail cell and finally, redemption. The show is the inaugural exhibition of the SAW Project Space and continues until April 6.
The International Film Festival of Ottawa (IFFO) starts this Wednesday, March 13th, with Atom Egoyan’s Seven Veils at the Ottawa Art Gallery. IFFO 2024 runs from March 13–24 and includes 25 feature films from 26 countries and 21 Canadian short films. We spoke with IFFO Executive Director Tom McSorley to learn more.
Building-wide and site-specific, Pique’s spring edition, which takes over all of Arts Court, will feature 15 boundary-pushing artists, lectures, exhibitions, and dance parties. Tickets are now on sale.
All Request Radio, an improv music show from Ottawa’s The Velvet Duke, is moving to a monthly format.
On Wednesday, February 28, SnowBall: A Cool Winter’s Eve returns and 400+ guests will gather for an all-inclusive and luxurious cocktail party at the Ottawa Art Gallery and Arts Court to battle the winter blahs.
As December unfolds, the year draws to a close with a sense of reflection and anticipation for the holiday season, encapsulating the spirit of festivity and year-end sentiments. The music scene in Ottawa mirrors this celebratory mood, offering a diverse array of genres to suit every taste – rock, folk, electronic, rap, and more. Explore […]
On December 1, we attended the launch party of this year’s Digi60 Filmmaker’s Festival, happening this month at the Arts Court and the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG).
Two Ottawa theatre companies produced a lovely queer double bill this past weekend at Arts Court Theatre. The two plays were a nice contrast from each other and made for a great evening of theatre!
Audiences were enraptured at ODD BOX in the Arts Court Theatre in the latest series of performances from Jillian Peever and Charles-Alexis Desgagnés put on by Ottawa Dance Directive.
Brian Carroll: “If you’ve been at serious loggerheads with your father from your teenage years, you may see parallels with your own life. Loucks shares insights about things he never got to say. Those insights may shape yours.”
The summer edition of Pique multidisciplinary arts festival, happening June 10 at the Arts Court, is the biggest and boldest edition of Pique yet!
As the weather warms up and the snow slowly melts, what better time to come out of hibernation and check out some of the great things happening in our city?
