Eventful Capital’s Weekly Picks: From House of PainT and Westboro Fuse to LaVolley and Barnstorm 18

Toronto shoegaze band Iris will be playing live at Pressed Cafe this Wednesday night as part of their summer 2017 tour. For the occasion, they’ll be sharing the stage with Montreal ambient experimental project AIM LOW, Ottawa indie emo band PINE and Gatineau indie rockers Transit Lake.

Canada/US rockers Hundred Suns will be performing live at Babylon this Thursday, August 24 as part of their current tour. The Dine Alone/New Damage Recs signees will be rocking out withVirginia Beach rock band Sunndrug, Ottawa indie rock project The Great Diversion and Ottawa rock group Quiet Crimes.

Over at Pressed Cafe this Thursday night, you can catch Hamilton 90s infused indie rockers Basement Revolver, Ottawa alternative project Galapagos and Ottawa alternative rock band The Dant Danners.

This Thursday night as part of Capital Pride, Venus Envy presents the 12th annual Reading OUT Loud, a celebration of LGBTQ literature. It’s a night where queer and trans folks who have had an impact in our communities get to share selections from their favourite books. This year’s featured reader is Kai Cheng Thom.

Daft Punk’s legendary album Homework turns 20 years old this year so to mark the occasion, come hang at Bar Robo this Thursday night to experience the record in its entirety on vinyl and stick around for DJ Sweet Cheeks’ set after.

When it comes to celebrating urban culture in the Nation’s Capital, no one does it better than House of PainT (HoP). The annual festival, which serves as a vehicle to elevate and celebrate urban arts and culture, has become instrumental in bringing forward the four elements of hip-hop to audiences who are curious about the culture and for those who simply want to be a part of the movement. For its 14^th edition dubbed “613 To Infinity”, HoP organizers invite everyone and anyone with a love of hip-hop and community to join together between August 24-27, and take in graffiti art, breakdancing, emceeing, slam poetry, deejaying and more under Dunbar bridge in Brewer Park as well as other venues across the city. Legendary hip hop group Smif-N-Wessun will be headlining this year alongside world-famous DJ A-Trak.

This Friday, August 25, CreativeMornings Ottawa will be exploring the topic of GENIUS with Kwende “DJ Memetic” Kefentse as part of a global series. Kwende is fascinated by cities, and his various professional ventures reflect different explorations and investigations into how they function, with a particular focus on culture, space, and music. He is also co-founder of the TIMEKODE movement, Ottawa’s longest-running monthly dance party established in 2005.

Hamilton four-piece band The Bandicoots are hitting up Live on Elgin this Friday night as part of their summer tour. For the occasion, the guys will be playing alongside Ottawa pop/funk/soul collective The PepTides.

Ottawa indie band High Waters will be making a return to the Blacksheep Inn this Friday, August 25 and this time around, they’ll be sharing the stage with Ottawa garage rockers Mushy Gushy and Ottawa experimental post rock project Trees.

If you want to check out a punk show this Friday night, head over to House of Targ to rock out with Vancouver punk rockers Needles//Pins, Ottawa power punks Steve Adamyk Band, Vankleek Hill punk/garager rockers Audio Visceral and Ottawa punk pop project NECK.

Chris Landry and the Seasick Mommas will be playing live at Irene’s Pub this Friday, August 25 and for the occasion the Ottawa country/folk/rock band will be sharing the stage with Buddy Smiles and folk/rock/roots musician Buddy Smiles and Ottawa experimental project Trails.

TIMEKODE is getting nautical and taking it to the water with Pon De River, a special summer event happening this Friday, August 25 on the Ottawa River. DJs Memetic and Zattar will be joined by special guest and local legend Bear Witness of A Tribe Called Red for a boat party that’s bound to be hella dope. Board the Ottawa River Queen at Jacques-Cartier Park for a night cruise that’ll officially kick off the 2017 House of PainT festival and close out the TIMEKODE summer season with a bang!

This Friday, August 25, in celebration of Ottawa Pride 2017, Pozativ People, Top Shelf Distillers and Mercury Lounge present a very special night featuring DJ Dan. The Los Angeles DJ will be in the capital city as part of his 15 years of Instereo Tour and for the occasion he’ll be joined by DJs Jeff Dougler and Balu.

If you’re into garage, punk and rock n’roll, and you’re up for some dancing this Saturday night, check out the Kick Out The Jams party happening over at Bar Robo. It’s free and it starts at 11 p.m.

Ever heard Hopped & Confused? It’s a new addition to the ever-growing festival list in the Nation’s capital and it’s going down at the Mill St. Brewery this weekend. It’s basically a 2-day outdoor beer, music and food festival in collaboration with Dine Alone Records. It’ll feature performances by The Trews, Yukon Blonde, Tokyo Police Club, Hollerado and more, as well as plenty of Mill Street beers on tap, unique casks, and a tasty summer menu.

An urban beach in the heart of downtown Gatineau? That’s essentially what LaVolley promises to deliver this weekend in the Vieux-Hull. The free annual event will feature outdoor sports like beach volleyball and dodgeball as well as games, contests, and DJs in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It’s a lot of fun so check it out if you’re in the area!

What happens when 200 businesses open their doors, close the street, roll out the red carpet and invite Ottawa to one of the biggest and best locally-sourced street festivals? Westboro Fuse, that’s what. From August 26-27, enjoy a vibrant, epic and free two-day street party and neighbourhood showcase with interactive, family-friendly programming, restaurants offering “al fresco” dining, rooftop patios, unplugged music jams, culinary experiences, street performers, cooling lounges and ice pop vendors, among other things.

Barnstorm is back this Saturday, August 26 at the usual spot in Finch, Ontario. This year’s edition of the annual music festival will feature live performances by Slo’ Tom and the Handsome Devils, The PepTides, The Band Whose Name is A Symbol and Good2go among others. Free camping is available and encouraged for those who want to get their party on. Bring your own food and drinks as there will be none on site.

Ottawa-based indie folk/rock singer-songwriter and guitar player Cody Allen has been quiet for the past months, but he’s back for a live show at Pressed this Saturday night, and he’ll be joined on stage by North Bay musician David Dino White and Ottawa artist Matt Powell.

If you want to catch a punk show this Saturday night, make your way over to the Petit Chicago in the Vieux-Hull to see Montreal’s Lost Love and Maladroit, as well as Gatineau’s Splintered Fate.

If you enjoy ska, reggae and rocksteady, be sure to make your way over to House of Targ this Saturday for the Voice Of The People Ska Night. This fun party will feature music selections courtesy of DJs Snappy and Longshot as well as a live performances by Ottawa reggae/r&b band Nile Groove, who recently released a new album.

After taking a much needed break, Ottawa veteran DJ Trevor Walker returns from his adventures with fresh new sounds from around the world. He’ll be resuming his weekly residency Lifeboogie at the Mercury Lounge this Saturday, August 26.

Indie City Madness Episode 198: Interview with Scott Simpson about the 10th and last edition of the FOÉ

INDIE CITY MADNESS Ep. 197: Interview with Scott Simpson about the 10th and last edition of the FOÉ

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This week on the show, Elly and Rick chat with Scott Simpson, Director of Communications for the Festival de l’Outaouais Émergent, about the festival’s 10th and final edition. The episode also features new music by Jessica Pearson and the East Wind, The Vile Bodies and Dead Weights, among other great tracks.

Rois de Nous La Bronze – Rois de Nous

What Happened At The Party? Hi-Way – Hi-Way

The Pursuit of Happiness Beyries – Landing

Stewardess Isaac Vallentin – Hedera

Forteresse Règlement 17 – Résistance Évolution

Vers un futur meilleur Hey, Wow – Leurs plus awesome succès!

Think of Me Jessica Pearson and the East Wind – Grave and Garden Songs

Death March Black Tower – The Secret Fire

Hell is A Party Dead Weights – Mountain Arresting

Heaven The Vile Bodies – Permanent Dive

Meech Lake Megan Jerome and The Together Ensemble – Together Ensemble

Indie City Madness is a weekly radio show that airs Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. on CKCU 93.1 FM and features everything local that Canada’s National Capital Region has to offer.

Eventful Capital’s Weekly Picks: From the final FOÉ and Arboretum 2017 to the Twist Festival and TIMEKODE

If you’re looking for an intimate night of live music to kick off your week, head over to Bar Robo this Tuesday night to catch soul/folk musician Jamieson Mackay (of (How Far to Mexico and Shadowhand), post-Americana/country noir project Wired To The Sky and Ottawa dream psych artist Trails.

If you’d rather catch some American bands at House of Targ this Tuesday, you can check out Florida alt-rockers Surfer Blood and Brooklyn warped pop artist Katie Von Schleicher.

Moncton rock n’rollers Shades of Sorrow are performing live at the Rainbow Bistro this Wednesday night as part of their Tour of the Lunatics 2017. For the occasion, they’ll be sharing the stage with Ottawa power pop rockers Holy Christopher and rock n’roll band Insufficient Funds.

The Nursery is a vibrant 4-piece band from Toronto and the group will be hitting up Bar Robo this Wednesday, August 16 as part of their synth-soaked summer tour with Vancouver synth-pop trio Adera.

The Curd Festival is back for another edition from August 16-20. Happening just outside of Ottawa in St-Albert, this annual celebration of the squeaky fresh cheese curds used in poutine is a family-friendly event packed with entertainment, tasty food and live performances by comedian Stephane Rousseau, and Franco-Ontarian folk rockers Hey, Wow, among others.

After touring Ontario in an effort to promote their debut EP Grave and Garden Songs, Jessica Pearson and the East Wind are back in Ottawa to play a hometown show at Live on Elgin this Thursday. For the occasion, the local folk/roots band be sharing the stage with Toronto old time/country/Americana 5-piece The Barrel Boys.

Montreal power pop rock n’rollers The Sick Things will be rocking House of Targ this Thursday, August 17 and they’ll be playing with Ottawa new wave project Hundred Pacer and Ottawa power rock trio Rex Heck.

Montreal dream pop band Bodywash will be making a stop at Pressed Cafe this August 17 to grace Ottawa with its sounds. As part of the show, they’ll be joined on stage by Ottawa electronica project Hi-Way and Montreal instrumental ambient sax-looping duo DF.

The Festival de l’Outaouais Émergent, affectionately called the FOÉ, announced earlier this year that is would be celebrating its 10th and final edition from August 18-20. The last instalment of the mighty little festival that could will for one last time celebrate emerging Canadian artists and feature a variety of artistic disciplines. On top of music, visual arts, and comedy, festival-goers will also have the opportunity to dance, eat and enjoy slam poetry. As always, festivities will take place at a few different locations in the heart of the Vieux-Hull. Most of the programming is free, and features performances by La Bronze, Beyries, Kroy, We Are Wolves and several others. A bittersweet goodbye, to say the least! Merci le FOÉ ❤

Ottawa singer-songwriter and pianist Megan Jerome will be performing live with the Together Ensemble this Friday, August 18 at Kaffe 1870 in the lovely town of Wakefield. Join the charming musician and her band as they transport you through a night a music drawing from traditional gospel, stoner jazz and meditative classical sounds.

Ever heard of Screamer? They’re a heavy metal band from Sweden and they’ll be performing live at House of Targ this Friday night alongside Montreal speed metal/trashers Warsenal and Ottawa metal group Black Tower.

Ottawa’s longuest-running monthly dance party is back at it this Friday night inside D’Afrique and this time around, resident DJs Zattar and Memetic will be welcoming special guest DJ Handsome Paddy all the way from Dublin, Ireland. TIMEKODE is a popular funk, soul and hip hop dance party that has been keeping Ottawa funky fresh for 12-years strong. See you on the TK dancefloor!

The Arboretum Music Festival returns with a 6th edition that runs from August 18-19 at the enchanting Rideau Pines Farm. For 2017, organizers of this music festival are trying something different by holding the event in a whimsical setting just outside the city. This year’s eclectic programming will unfold over 2 days that include late night parties, farm to table pick-your-own foods, and live music by Deerhoof, Cadence Weapon, Diana, Yamantaka//Sonic Titan, Claude Munson, Future States and many others. Grab all the details by clicking below and support this local gem of a festival.

Did you know that Canada’s biggest fibre festival takes place a stone’s throw away from Ottawa-Gatineau? The annual Twist Festival is back this weekend in Saint-André-Avellin, a municipality located about 45 minutes away from Ottawa-Gatineau. The two-day annual event serves as a showcase for the fibre world and is intended for the general public, fibre enthusiasts, producers, fleece animal breeders, transformers, artists, artisans, professionals and semi-professionals. It’ll feature workshops, activities, a textile art exhibit with a modern twist and many exhibitors from all trades of the fibre industry.

In the mood for some garage tunes this weekend? Head over to Cafe Dekcuf for Toronto garage rockers Binos, Toronto ska/rocksteady band The Classy Wrecks, Ottawa power pop garage rockers Sweet Rocket, Ottawa rock group Galapagos and Ottawa indie alternative pop project The Rocky Moon.

This Saturday at the Petit Chicago, there’s a drag night happening as part of the FOÉ and Capital Pride and it’ll feature Canadian talent only, including Horizon and guests.

Vancouver metal band Anciients is making a return to Ottawa this Saturday and this time around they’ll be playing at House of Targ with Vancouver stoner rock group Dead Quiet, Ottawa doom metal project Longhouse and Ottawa instrumental rockers Clavius.

What’s cool about the Deep Therapy monthly is that it keeps happening at different locations and the organizers continuously strive for bigger and better. This Saturday, the party is going back to the Albert Island warehouse with special guest DJ Brian Cid from NYC. For those unfamiliar with the concept, Deep Therapy showcases the sounds of deep and cutting edge house music in a unique and inviting atmosphere that defies the ordinary.

Qualité Motel is VALAIRE’s 100% electronic project. The Quebec-based band is known for giving energetic shows complete with good vibes and and a guaranteed dance party. The guys were initially scheduled to play the Minotaure back in March, but the show got postponed to this Saturday, August 19, to be held as part of the FOÉ. VALAIRE doesn’t often perform as Qualité Motel, so it’s always a treat to have them play.

I can never get enough of the Drake Night promo posters, they crack me up. If you didn’t know, Drake Night is a recurring party dedicated to the 6 God, where you can expect to hear nothing but Drizzy jams and tracks from OVO affiliates all night long. It goes down this Saturday, August 19 at Babylon.

If you’re into hardcore and metal, there’s an all-ages show happening at Mavericks this Sunday that’ll feature American rock metal bands He Is Legend and Islander, as well as American hardcore rockers To Speak Of Wolves, American rockers Bad Seed Rising, Gatineau rock band Aarsen and Ottawa rock group Fragile Figures. A stacked bill!

Indie City Madness Episode 197: Oh Summer, won’t you stick around?

INDIE CITY MADNESS Ep. 197: Oh Summer, won’t you stick around?

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Our first episode of August, but is that Fall vibes we’re getting?!? On this episode, Rick and Julie play new music by Positive Charge, Zex, Flying Fortress and more.

Take Me Home JAD – Single

Evening Blues LeMeow – York St

New Romantics Kalle Mattson – Avalanche

Sink Positive Charge – Under Growth

Burn the Flag Zex – Burn the Flag

Gina Perdrix – Poivre et Sable

Night Shift The New Calling – The New Calling

Hometown Ghosts Fire Antlers – Crawl

Lack of a Metaphor Cool Kids Not You – Grow Up Already

Community The Tenenbaums – We’ll Always Have Milhouse

Bug Loon Choir – Single

Hugo (Dentist of Death) World War 4 – Single

Beestings Flying Fortress – BITCHWIND

Goodnight The Giveaway – Single

Hell is a Party Dead Weights – Mountain Arresting

Indie City Madness is a weekly radio show that airs Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. on CKCU 93.1 FM and features everything local that Canada’s National Capital Region has to offer.

Eventful Capital’s Weekly Picks: From the Asinabka Festival and Kalle Mattson to Latin Sparks and the Moon Market

This Tuesday at Pressed Cafe, you should check out the Moon Market, a special craft show featuring a variety of unique vendors selling jewelry, art, botanics, pins, home decor, hand poke tattoos, candles and lots more. Celebrate the August sturgeon moon (and lunar eclipse!) in aquarius.

CKCU FM’s Whatever’s Cool With Me is celebrating 20 years on the airwaves this Wednesday night with a show happening at House of Targ. The night of live music will feature an intimate solo acoustic set by Ottawa indie folk musician Kalle Mattson. Thanks for 20 years of great music, Whatever’s Cool With Me!

The second Wednesday of every month at Bar Robo, DJ Trevor Walker aka Lifeboogie brings you Prestige, a new night that explores various grooves with jazz as the common thread. This Wednesday, he’ll be joined by DJ Chris International and together they’ll be playing jazz, funk, latin, afro, electronica and more, all on vinyl.

For the sixth year in Ottawa the Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival celebrating Indigenous arts on Algonquin Territory. Following five successful editions, the annual festival is back from August 9 to 13 and promises to offer a rich and engaging programming emphasizing art works that examine Indigenous issues and topics. The festival will feature film screenings and gallery exhibitions, some of which are being held outdoors.

Ottawa pop punks Positive Charge have reason to celebrate. This Thursday, August 10, the local four-piece is releasing its debut album Under Growth with a show happening at House of Targ with Ottawa punks Dead Weights, Ottawa/Winchester indie punk rockers The Tenenbaums and Ottawa emo/pop punks Cool Kids Not You.

This Thursday night at Avant-Garde Bar, Halifax indie rockers Heaven For Real will be giving a live show. They’ll be playing live alongside new Ottawa project Steve’s Job and stand-up comedian Cheryl Hann.

At Pressed Cafe this Thursday, Ottawa Showbox and CHUO present St. John’s, Newfoundland post punk/rock project Incredible Woman, Ottawa/Peterborough hardcore punks Deathsticks and Ottawa garage lo-fi/shoegaze band Empty Nesters.

Toronto hard rockers Public Animal are back in Ottawa this Friday night and this time around they’re playing live at House of Targ with Ottawa party rockers Thunderkok and Ottawa thrash band World War 4.

If you’re up for a night of dancing this Friday night, Bar Robo is presenting a free event called Bring The Beat Back featuring old school hip hop, reggae, r&b and house music courtesy of DJ Geoff Paquet.

If you’re into metalcore, be sure to hit up Mavericks this Saturday, August 12 to catch the Summer Solstice Tour featuring Toronto metalcore band The Northern, Toronto progressive metalcore outfit The Parallel, Oshawa post-hardcore group Throne to the Wolves, Gatineau metalcore prokect Hybridreams and Gatineau metallic hardcore formation Storm Like Wolves.

Kitchener/Waterloo electronic folk/psych/pop project Treephones will be making a stop at Pressed this Saturday, August 12 as part of their Treephones Whirl Tour. For the occasion, they’ll be playing live with Ottawa folk rockers Jonathan Becker & The North Fields and Ottawa’s Simon Beach.

Montreal indie rockers Grand Splendid will be hitting up Live on Elgin this Saturday, August 12. The band, which features upfront electric guitar sounds and soothing vocal melodies, will be sharing the stage with Ottawa lo-fi surf pop project Fire Antlers and Ottawa indie collective Loon Choir, who’ll be giving an acoustic set for the occasion.

Gatineau acoustic pop rockers The Giveaway are performing live at the Petit Chicago this Saturday night and they’ll be joined on stage by fuzzy rock artist Monsieur Larose and Montreal garage/grunge/electro rockers Perdrix. It’s going to be a party!

Did you love attending the Latin Sparks outdoor dance party in June? Well organizers are presenting a second edition this summer on Saturday, August 12 on Albert Island. The popular latin-themed party promises to offer a night of dancing under the stars featuring workshops, music, cuisine and live percussionists and entertainment.

The City of Gatineau’s Cultural Diversity Celebration Day is happening this Sunday, August 13 at the Maison du Citoyen on Laurier Street in Gatineau. This annual event includes an international food court, a variety of artistic performances, and an artisan market among other thing.  Find out more by visiting the official website below.

At Blacksquirrel Books this Sunday, there’s going to be an early all-ages show featuring new wave, power pop and punk powerhouse music courtesy of Vancouver’s Fashionism, Sudbury’s Tommy & The Commies, and Ottawa’s New Calling. What’s more, admission to the show includes admission to the Toughen Up Free-Play night next door at House of Targ, which will feature guest DJ sets from the bands.

Indie City Madness Episode 196: Novusolis Live in the CKCU Studio!

INDIE CITY MADNESS Ep. 196: Novusolis Live in the CKCU Studio!

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This week on the show, Elly welcomed Ottawa-Gatineau based ambient post-rock duo Novusolis to the CKCU studio to chat about their music and the show they have at Pressed Cafe on Thursday, August 3.

Indie City Madness host Elly Laberge with Amanda Lowe and Zachary Perron of Novusolis. Photo: E. Laberge

At War With Summer Expanda Fuzz – Single

Void Novusolis – Fevered Dreams

Bones Novusolis – Single

The Merciless Dusk Alder & Ash – Clutched in the Maw of the World

I Don’t Know Tariq Anwar – Split Perspectives

On The Line The Red Rails – Single

The First Vague Rumblings of Impending Revolution Monobrow – The Narcarat

Donne moi l’heure Eldorado – Gin Vinyle

Dankey Kang The Sentries – The Horseman EP

Indie City Madness is a weekly radio show that airs Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. on CKCU 93.1 FM and features everything local that Canada’s National Capital Region has to offer.

Eventful Capital’s Weekly Picks: From Davido and Double Barrel to Buskerfest and the Casino Lac-Leamy Sound of Light Fireworks

Start your week in music with PEI natives The Beck Sisters, a pop-infused folk duo made up of Amy and Rachel Beck. The sisters will be playing live at Pressed Cafe this Wednesday, August 2 and they’ll be sharing the stage with Ottawa indie folk artist Kyle Ivanich.

The 2017 Capital Ribfest is going down August 3-7 outside the Ottawa City Hall. If you’re a fan of ribs, you’ll get your fill during 5 sticky days where you can get your hands on the best ribs, chicken and pulled pork, as well as enjoy live entertainment, craft beer, contests, and family fun.

This Thurday August 3 at House of Targ, you can check out Toronto indie cabaret rock/jazz singer Nick Teehan who’ll be performing live with Ottawa blues/soul/folk/rock duo Riishi Von Rex and Ottawa blues rock band The Red Rails.

If you’re into ambient experimental sounds, be sure to make your way over to Pressed Cafe this Thursday, August 3 to catch Calgary experimental folk project FOONYAP, Montreal experimental minimalist project Alder & Ash and Ottawa-Gatineau ambient post-rock duo Novusolis.

 

Nigerian sensation Davido will be touching down in Ottawa this Thursday night to perform live at St. Anthony’s Banquet Hall. The award-winning afrobeat artist will be taking his fans on a thrilling journey through his repertoire, including the hits Skelewu, Coolest Kid in Africa and more.

The 14th edition of the annual Eclipse Festival is happening August 3-7 just outside of Gatineau. If you’re into trance and techno, this is sure to be right up your alley. Check it out!

Ottawa-based musician Graven will be giving a live show at Pressed this Friday, August 4 and this time around, he’ll be playing alongside Ottawa grunge/folk artist Tariq Anwar, Saskatchewan singer-songwriter Megan Nash and friends.

New Brunswick doom metal band Zaum will be rocking House of Targ this Friday night. For the occasion, the group will be sharing the stage with Pembroke metal/punk duo Flying Fortress, Ottawa-Gatineau doom rockers Muffler Crunch and Ottawa instrumental stoner metal project Monobrow.

This Friday night at Happy Goat Coffee, the Ottawa Ska Syndicate brings you a night of ska music featuring two live sets by local ska/reggae band The Sentries, as well as DJs Longshot and Lord Snappy.

Double Barrel, one of Ottawa’s most popular monthly dance parties, is going down at Babylon this Friday night. This time around, resident DJ Magnificent will be gracing the 1s and 2s solo dolo, and Detroit Soul Food will also be on location to provide tasty eats. An all-vinyl funk, soul, Motown and vintage reggae dance party that’s good vibes only!

Toronto’s Kenny Glasgow will be giving a live set inside Mercury Lounge this Friday, August 4. For the occasion, the North American electronic music pioneer will be joined by DJs Balu and Dougler.

The 2017 Ottawa Buskerfest starts this Thursday, August 3 and runs until Monday, August 7 along Sparks Street. This annual festival showcases some of the best buskers from around the world including local and national acts. This family-friendly event is a great way to get out (for cheap!) and support hard-working artists.

If you love tacos (let’s be real who doesn’t), you’ll probably want to hit up the Ottawa Taco Fest happening this Saturday, August 5. Privé presents the city’s 4th annual taco fest, an event that’s proving to be very popular, duh. The capital’s best taco makers are set to unite under one roof at the Shaw Centre to showcase their culinary take on this foodie favourite.

The Trou du Diable brewery and the Minotaure bring you the first Jour de Cask event happening this Friday night in the Vieux-Hull. There will be five different brews on tap from Trou du Diable as well as a cask, and live music by Gatineau rockers Eldorado, Quebec City rock band Caravane, Montreal indie rock group We Are Monroe and Montreal stone rockers The Hazytones.

Hip hop artist Snak The Ripper is back in Ottawa this Saturday night and this time he’ll be giving a live show at The Bourbon Room alongside Jaclyn Gee, Junk, D-Rec, Kenny Kingcon and others.

This Saturday at House of Targ, The Orange Alabaster Mushroom will be coming out of hiding to give a rare live performance. For the occasion, the Kingston garage/psyche veterans will be performing with Ottawa lo-fi psych/surf band Blve Hills and Ottawa post punk/psych duo Expanda Fuzz.

The Homesick emo night is back at Cafe Dekcuf this Saturday, as the party originally from Toronto announced earlier this year that from now on it’ll host a monthly night in Ottawa. So get that Silverstein shirt out and come feel all the feels with the emo kids during a night of nostalgia and teen angst.

This Saturday at Mercury Lounge marks the launch of Wherehaus with DJ Magnificent. Wherehaus is a new series that brings together the old school and new school, having a collective love for the underground, and the roots of house music. Should be good!

The Music.Art.Ppl. collective Summer Series continues at Bar Robo this Saturday, August 5 with music from local artists and sound selectors Ruth Grader, Jason Skilz and Ollie K. The lovely Coblou will also have a selection of curated art pieces on display.

The Casino Lac-Leamy Sound of Light fireworks kick off this weekend along the banks of the Canadian Museum of History. The special Canada 150 edition will feature four pyromusical fireworks shows from Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and Manitoba including a Grande Finale, which will offer an explosive ending presented by all four provinces. If you plan on attending, why not arrive earlier to check out the Museum or have dinner on site? For more info, tickets and programming details, just click below.