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Friday June 9th, 2023 with Trevor Walker
[TributeCatchUps]

Happy Friday "Drivers"! The passing of Astrud Gilberto on Monday was the catalyst to play a taste of a few of my favourites from her catalogue and finally getting around to sampling some Linda Lewis and Reuben Wilson who sadly both left us in May. Too many tributes with all the greats leaving us and reminding us of all the amazing music from our past but here we are. Thank you for taking the time and hope you enjoy this week's selections.
The Girl From Ipanema
Stan Getz Joao Gilberto feat. Astrud Gilberto - Getz / Gilberto Album - Verve Records
Agua De Beber
Astrud Gilberto - The Astrud Gilberto Album - Verve Records
One Note Samba
Astrud Gilberto - Starportrait Album - Verve Records
So Nice (Summer Samba)
Astrud Gilberto / Walter Wanderley - A Certain Smile A Certain Sadness Album - Verve Records
Bim Bom
Astrud Gilberto - Look To The Rainbow Album - Verver Records
Nega
Astrud Gilberto - Starportrait Album - Verve Records
Gingele
Astrud Gilberto - Now Album - Perception
Ponteio
Gilberto With Turrentine - Gilberto With Turrentine Album - CTI Records
Ziggy Ziggy Za
Astrud Gilberto - Now Album - Perception
bottom of hour one 17h30 EDT
Reach For The Truth
Linda Lewis - Heart Strings Album - Reprise
Sideway Shuffle
Linda Lewis - Single - Raft
Old Smokey
Linda Lewis - Heart Strings Album - Reprise
Mercy, Mercy Me
Reuben Wilson - Set Us Free Album - Blue Note Records
What The People Gon' Say
Reuben Wilson And The Cost Of Living - Got To Get Your Own Album - Cadet
Ronnie's Bonnie
Reuben Wilson - On Broadway Album - Blue Note Records
Mr. Big Stuff
Reuben Wilson - Set Us Free Album - Blue Note Records
end of first broadcast hour 18h EDT
Everything
Smoke - Everything Album - MPS
Love Is The Message (Mr. K Special Edit)
MFSB - Single - T.D. Records Inc.
I Was Born This Way
Carl Bean - Single - Motown Records
Creampuff
Reuben Wilson - The Sweet Life Album - Groove Merchant
bottom of second broadcast hour 18h30 EDT
Got To Get Your Own
Reuben Wilson And The Cost Of Living - Got To Get Your Own Album - Cadet
Intermezzo
Midnight Runners - Nusantara Tropic Disco Vol. 1 Album - Diskover Records
Southern Freeez
Freeez - Single - Beggars Banquet
Revolution 1993 (Demo)
Jamiroquai - Emergency On Planet Earth Single - Orenda / Sony
end of on air broadcast 19h EDT
Save Me
Nina Simone - A Very Rare Evening Album - PM
on demand exclusive
Extra Curriculars:

Every Tuesday & Thursday, June 6th through October 12th 2023
Venue: The Shed on Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON (between O’Connor and Bank St)
Time: 11:30am-1pm
Price: FREE (no ticket required)
Details: www.ottawamic.com/songs-from-the-shed

Some of the line-up includes: Sam Stone, Sophie D’Orléans, Akeem Oh, Kristine St-Pierre, Jason Daniels, Kaiday, Qattuu, Rachel Beausoleil & many more!



SATURDAY JUN 10 AT 2 PM – JUN 11 AT 2 AM
Pique summer edition / Open House Party 2023
Arts Court/Cour des arts
2 Daly Avenue
Event:
https://fb.me/e/zJ9rwVKE
Tickets:
Tickets · $27.96 - $54.58www.eventbrite.ca/e/pique-summer-23-tickets-621954371267

Pique is back with its largest edition yet! Join us for a joint-birthday bash to celebrate Debaser's 10th anniversary and SAW's 50th anniversary with groundbreaking performances, art exhibitions, screenings, workshops, and more.
The occasion triples as the Arts Court Open House Party, bringing together the building's resident cultural organizations to animate every corner of Ottawa's most vibrant cultural hub for an afternoon of free building-wide family-oriented activities.
Pique summer edition features 30 artists across 10 stages and multiple exhibition spaces, indoors and outdoors. The outdoor Art Market returns to Daly Ave with 25+ artist and food vendors, and for the first time at Pique, we are bringing live music back to the neighbouring Jail Hostel (the site of Debaser's first-ever show 10 years ago)!
Admission is PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN with a suggested contribution of $25-$50.
To purchase a ticket below or above the suggested sliding scale, please register for our pay-what-you-can ticket program: https://forms.gle/z9rJkqPXFWrvLTsp8
The event is ALL AGES and licensed.
Visit thisispique.com for more info.
FEATURING...
Lido Pimienta
Bear Witness (of The Halluci Nation)
Colloboh
Frost Children*
EYIBRA
Aïcha Bastien N'Diaye
Anaïs Cardot
Jairus Sharif
OK Naledi
THEA
Hug Mosh*
Bonnie Doon
Matt Miwa
Kathryn Patricia
Go Long
Backseat Dragon
Fireball Kid*
N'nerjie
Siaka Diabate
KAY-fayb
Everett Rama*
13assa & Shaye A
and the music of Raven Chacon performed by Quatuor Bozzini
* curated by Many Place Money Party
GUEST CURATORS
Many Place Money Party
We Are The Medium
For more information, including our health and safety policies, and accessibility information, please visit thisispique.com




SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2023 4 PM
Italian Festival 2023
HARE & HOUND Barbershop Street Party

Join us this Saturday, June 10th from 4PM @italianweekottawa for the Hare & Hound Barbershop Street Party with DJ’s + Drinks + Outdoor Patio!

We’re excited to have a great line-up of DJ’s this year including:
Rick Laplante - @rick_laplante
Tone A - @toneasound
Anthony Cole @anthonycole_
Simon Sheppard - @_simonz_10
Ptrck D - @ptrck_d
ALAMUSIC - @alamusicdj
So bring your friends & family down to Preston St. and enjoy all that the Italian Festival @littleitalyottawa has to offer!




SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2023 AT 9 PM
Ottawa, ON: Atlantis Jazz Ensemble at Irene's
Irene's Pub
885 Bank St
Tickets:
Ticketsbuytickets.at/irenespubandrestaurant/901653

The Atlantis Jazz Ensemble take over Irene's Pub in Ottawa for the first time ever! Expect a night of deep, funky, soulful jazz, featuring special guest Phil Charbonneau on double bass. Limited capacity, get your tickets early!
Personnel:
Ed Lister - trumpet
Zakari Frantz - alto sax
Pierre Chrétien - electric piano
Philippe Charbonneau - double bass
Mike Essoudry - drums




SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2023 AT 9 PM – 2 AM
White Rabbit: Martin Villeneuve, Brink, Anthony Dunn
City At Night
222 Slater Street
Event:
https://fb.me/e/5EvwjWXdq
Tickets:
Tickets · $15 - $450cityatnightJune1023.eventbrite.ca

Ottawa's best house music DJs every Saturday from 9pm to 2am for White Rabbit inside City At Night!

Check out our spin on happy hour = #HoppyHour! Every Saturday from 9pm to 10pm we offer 1/2 price admission (excl. special events) + 1/2 price beer & bar rail, featured cocktails, and featured DJs!

- A limited quantity of tickets are available online (before 12am)
- Table reservations/packages are recommended for groups and available online
- Walk-ins are always available on a first-come, first-served basis.

FAQ: www.cityatnight.ca/FAQ
VENUE: www.cityatnight.ca






SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2023 AT 10 PM – 2:30 AM
Sashay presents: Bring on the Summer Edition
@27 Club
26 York Street
Event:
https://fb.me/e/2Dw9ae3ZC
Tickets:
Tickets · $20 - $30via Eventbrite

BRING IN THE SUMMER WITH SASHAY!!!
Sashay Ottawa Events is back for the Bring on the Summer Edition!!
Expect to be bedazzled as we meet up again for a hot dance and for juicy performances.
Sashay.ca for reduced online admission!!
Saturday June 10
Doors open at 10PM
The 27 Club
27 York Street, Ottawa
Featuring djs:
△ BALU & ZABELLA
△ Ashley Gauthier & Tanner Castro (Sashay, Throb)
Featuring drag performers:
△ Jade London, Jasmine Dymond & Markida Brown
Sashay.ca for reduced online admission!!
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Sashay Ottawa Events est de retour pour l'édition Amène l'été la!!
Attendez-vous à être ébloui lorsque nous nous retrouverons pour une danse hot et des performances juteuses.
Sashay.ca pour une admission en ligne à prix réduit !!
samedi 10 juin
Les portes ouvrent à 22h
Le club des 27
27, rue York, Ottawa
Avec des DJ :
△ BALU & ZABELLA
△ Ashley Gauthier & Tanner Castro (Sashay, Throb)
Mettant en vedette des artistes de drague :
△ Jade London, Jasmine Dymond et Markida Brown
Sashay.ca pour une admission en ligne à prix réduit !!





JUN 15 AT 7 PM – JUN 25 AT 10 PM
Ottawa Fringe Festival 2023
2 Daly Ave
Event:
https://fb.me/e/2Vl5oVPcA
Tickets:
Ticketsottawafringe.com/shows

Ottawa Fringe Festival 2023 - A Show For Every Taste

Join the Ottawa Fringe as they usher in the summer with the 26th Ottawa Fringe Festival. This year, they return to Arts Court and University of Ottawa with a variety of exciting shows from new artists and Fringe favourites alike. Whether your favourite flavour is comedy, drama, stand-up, musicals or dance, this festival has a show for every taste.
This year 45 shows will sprinkle their work across 6 venues in Downtown Ottawa. Autobiography, physical theatre, comedy, and circus - whether you have a favourite or not, try a different flavour and let your tastebuds discover something new! From Ottawa, to Portland, to Berlin, to Wellington, these incredible artists are bringing ten days of fresh performances for you to enjoy.
Finally, join us for our FREE programming throughout the festival. Check out the Fringe Patio, located at 67 Nicholas in the SAW Courtyard! Featuring karaoke, a silent disco, and a games night, our FREE programming is sure to satisfy your cravings. Grab a drink between shows, or stick around at the end of the night to catch up with artists, staff, and community members.
As always, tickets for each show are $12 plus applicable service fees when purchased online or by card at the Box Office. Tickets and online listing information are available as of May 17th, 2023 at ottawafringe.com. 5 and 10 Show Passes are also available so there are more ways to save and catch all the shows. Passes can be purchased at the Box Office or over the phone between 1-5pm June 5th-14th. You can also buy passes at the Arts Court Box Office on any day of the festival June 15-25. Passes are not available online for purchase. More information can be found at ottawafringe.com/boxoffices
Finally, don’t forget to buy your $3 pin which is required for admission to the festival! Big Fringe Fan? Pick up one of our Legacy Pins for $12 to get access to all future festivals!



The Ottawa Jazz Festival is presenting a series of FREE shows that begins June 16 leading up to the Festival at local clubs.
Mike Rud Trio with Peter Hum & Alec Walkington
June 16 @ 8pm - 
Montgomery Scotch Lounge
Primary Colours
June 17 @ 8:30pm -
Art House Cafe
Linsey Wellman (Solo) and Wellman, Warren & Jackson
June 18 @ 9pm - 
Spark Beer
Alex Moxon Quartet
June 19 @ 9pm -
Minotaure
Steve Boudreau with Sienna Dahlen
June 21 @ 7pm -
Steinway Piano Gallery
Jeff Rogers
June 21 @ 8:30pm -
Irene's Pub
Songwriter Circle w/ Megan Jerome, Dave Bignell, Joe McDonald & Oddeline
June 22 @ 8pm -
LIVE! on Elgin
Roddy Ellias with Fraser Hollins
June 22 @ 8pm -
Redbird Live


SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2023 AT 9 PM – 2 AM
White Rabbit: Manüman, Quake b2b Rick Laplante, Joe Rowe
City At Night
222 Slater Street
Event:
https://fb.me/e/38BpWWQB2
Tickets:
Tickets · $15 - $450cityatnightJune1723.eventbrite.ca

Ottawa's best house music DJs every Saturday from 9pm to 2am for White Rabbit inside City At Night!

Check out our spin on happy hour = #HoppyHour! Every Saturday from 9pm to 10pm we offer 1/2 price admission (excl. special events) + 1/2 price beer & bar rail, featured cocktails, and featured DJs!

- A limited quantity of tickets are available online (before 12am)
- Table reservations/packages are recommended for groups and available online
- Walk-ins are always available on a first-come, first-served basis.

FAQ: www.cityatnight.ca/FAQ
VENUE: www.cityatnight.ca

Thank you to everyone in this community for your ongoing support.





FRIDAY JUNE 23, 12 PM - FRIDAY JUNE 30, 10:30 PM
OTTAWA JAZZ FESTIVAL
Confederation Park
National Arts Centre
Marion Dewar Plaza
Info / Tickets:
ottawajazzfestival.com

Some shows that might be of interest:

Saturday, Jun 24
-Youth Series 10 AM

Sunday, Jun 25, 12:00 PM
-Atlantis Jazz Ensemble

Mon., Jun 26:
-Mary Ancheta Quartet, 6:30 PM
-Marc Decho Quartet, 10:30 PM
-Sun Ra Arkestra, 10:30 PM

Tues., June 27:
-Prime Rib Big Band, 12:00 PM
-Kokoroko, 10:30 PM

Wednesday, June 28:
-The Jivewires, 12:00 PM
-Leon Phal, 6:30 PM
-Rommel, 7:30 PM
-Cimafunk, 10:30 PM

Friday, June 30:
-Herbie Hancock, 8:30 PM



FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 AT 8 PM
The Peptides Pride Party
Rainbow Bistro

The PepTides is a nine-member band with a distinctive larger-than-life pop sound. The five vocalists and four instrumentalists draw on eclectic influences, with elements of funk, soul, gospel, folk, Latin and new wave. In 2017, the band was featured on the cover of Ottawa Life Magazine as “Ottawa’s Best Band.”
A snapshot of Canadian diversity, The PepTides is an eclectic community of musicians with a rainbow of faces: girls and guys, LGBTQ and straight, English and French, black and white and in between, Ukrainian, Mexican, Guyanese, Cree, Acadian, Armenian and Scottish.
The group is noted for its extravagant live performances featuring thick vocal harmonies, theatrical choreography and colourful visuals. The PepTides’ songs juxtapose upbeat music with lyrics that comment on far-reaching themes like love, hate, revenge, sex, religion, war—and getting ready for dates.
The band’s 2019 release, Galápagos, Vol. I, is a salute to Kurt Vonnegut’s 1985 novel Galápagos. The ten-song album forms a soundtrack through the darkly hilarious story, which includes a global financial crisis, World War III, an ill-fated nature cruise, and a million years of evolution.
Wnal attention by producing a full-length album in collaboration with Stuart McLean of CBC Radio’s Vinyl Cafe. They performed selections from the album live on the 20th anniversary recording of the show. Their 2014 release Love Question Mark was lauded by Exclaim! as “an ambitious collection of fun, daring, unadulterated, true blue art.” For Those Who Hate Human Interaction (2010) was named best album of the year by the Ottawa Citizen.
More Info: https://www.thepeptides.com
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab0nfBIzmdI
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwzeFtzGj5I
Listen: https://open.spotify.com/artist/47CJ42vImDa1bMoUDBnsUO
Tix $20 plus HST Online/ $25 door
https://therainbow.ca/.../636809052/the-peptides-pride-party




SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2023 2 PM ONWARDS
OOH pres. LAST SATURDAY! with DJ MACE
@HEADAQUARTERS
115 CLARENCE STREET

Freshly squeezed beats, tasty drinks, close friends & fam.
Let’s dance y’all!





SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2023 AT 3 PM
House Of PainT: 1 vs 1 Hip Hop Qualifier
Byward Market Sq
Event:
https://fb.me/e/2tYp1vRoJ
Tickets:
Tickets · $11.98 - $17.31www.eventbrite.ca/e/house-of-paint-hip-hop-qualifiers-2023-tickets-650744663807

Hip Hop heads, get ready to throw down in a few weeks!
@bboy_effect is bringing you @houseofpaint’s HIP HOP QUALIFIER
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George Street Plaza (55 ByWard Market) @ottawamarkets
Sat. June 24th, 2023
3-6PM EST (See schedule below)
English & French
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MC @bboy_effect
DJ @musicbyjayel
JUDGE @iamafternoon
DANCERS:
1 vs 1 Hip Hop Dance Battle
Mandatory pre-registration via Eventbrite (link in bio)
Minimum $10 donation (goes towards the pot & the official @houseofpaint festival)
Only accepting top 32 sign ups
Same-day sign ups $20 but not guaranteed if we fill up the spots so sign up online beforehand!

Prize: Cash prize $$ & a guaranteed spot in the main festival Hip Hop battle on August 12th (bigger cash prize)
Schedule:
Dancer check-in an warm up: 245-330PM (Check in closes at 330PM)
Battles: 345PM-530PM
Finals: 530PM
Even ends: 6PM
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WHAT IF IT RAINS?
Indoor location @ Bronson Centre (211 Bronson avenue)
Will be announced the night before or the morning of the event
Indoor shoes will be MANDATORY if we move indoors

No changes in other details
HOW TO REGISTER?
Mandatory sign-ups ($10 minimum donation) via Eventbrite. Link in bio. We are not considering same-day sign ups. Top 32 only. Non-Ottawa dancers are welcomed to participate.
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SPECTATORS:
Please note that this is a Hip Hop event and some social norms, cultural practices and music selection may not be to you or your kids understanding. We welcome all who would like to witness and partake within Hip Hop culture and also acknowledge that the music choices and specifically social norms are normal in our Hip Hop culture - respectfully

HOW TO WATCH?
Bring some cash to donate to the event the day-of!
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Special thank you to @ottawamarkets for allowing us to run our event through you!
We will have a special performance by @northmoovment Training & Performance team
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See you soon!
Questions? @bboy_effect




SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2023 AT 8 PM – 2 AM
Festa de São João 2023
Queen St. Fare
170 Queen St.
Event:
https://fb.me/e/EgJfF3gD
Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../festa-de-sao-joao-2023...
Early bird $15
2nd tier - $20
3rd tier - $25

Axé WorldFest & Saravah present
Evening of São João - June 24, 2023
Luciano Lu & Zé Fuá Band
w/ guests Riquinho Fernandez & Maninho Costa - Toronto
Spreading the culture and heritage of Brazil is our aim!
Old school Forró Pé de Serra: Expect Luiz Gonzaga, Cascabulhos, Gilberto Gil, Alceu Valença, Jackson do Pandeiro, Dominguinhos e Sivuca
Doors at 8pm Band starts at 9pm.
dress up in São João(San Jean) style - Examples will be given on this page, but think Urban cowboys and Modern Farm girls.





SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2023 AT 12 PM
Ottawa, ON: Atlantis Jazz Ensemble at Ottawa Jazz Festival
Marion Dewar Plaza
110 Laurier Ave. W
Event:
https://fb.me/e/1fXUxOz9j
Tickets:
Ticketsottawajazz.gazebo.fyi/item/11524-Atlantis-Ensemble

Atlantis Jazz Ensemble takes over the Ottawa Jazz Festival on Sunday June 25th at high noon... Don't miss it!





SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2023 AT 3 PM – 5 PM
Moov Ottawa Dance Presents: Locking Workshop by Dizzylock
Bronson Centre
211 Bronson Ave.
Event:
https://fb.me/e/Eu752SlF
Tickets:
Ticketswww.moovottawa.com/register

We’re so excited to finally be bringing you another locking workshop!
Pre-pandemic we were blessed by @seektash and now we’re bringing down the funktastic homie from Montreal @dizzylock
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Sunday June 25, 2023
3-5PM @ Bronson Centre
Open Level • Teens & Adults
$30 CAD + hst (by May 31st)
$35 CAD + hst (June 1st-24th)
$40 CAD exact cash only the day of IF we don’t sell out before (not guaranteed)
*Limited space*
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About @dizzylock:
Born in Montreal, Dany "Dizzylock" Antoine has been practicing Locking for 10 years now. Beginning his learning of the style with Montreal dancers, he travels frequently and participates in competitions of all styles of street dance throughout Canada and elsewhere in the world.
Née à Montréal, Dany "Dizzylock" Antoine pratique le Locking depuis maintenant 10 ans. Débutant son apprentissage du style avec les danseurs de Montréal, il voyage fréquemment et participe à des compétitions de tous styles de danses de rue partout au Canada, et ailleur dans le monde.
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About the workshop:
L'atelier sur le Locking est destiné à tous ceux qui cherchent une solide introduction à ce style. Les fondamentaux ainsi que l'histoire sont abordés. Le cours sera suffisamment stimulant physiquement pour donner un aperçu solide de l'entraînement et de l'apprentissage de la danse, qui servira au danseur pour d'autres styles.
A la fin de l'atelier, les étudiants peuvent s'attendre à acquérir suffisamment de matériel pour pratiquer individuellement et une meilleure appréciation du Locking. Aucune expérience au préalable n'est requise.
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Winner 1st Place @up_mtl 2019
Register @ moovottawa.com (link in bio)
Limited space! 15 spots only.
#MoovOttawaDance #Ottawa #Gatineau #Montreal #Locking





WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2023 AT 7:30 PM
ROMMEL co-presented by Axé WorldFest | Ottawa Jazz Festival
Marion Dewar Plaza
110 Laurier Ave. W.
Event:
https://fb.me/e/6DEkLbrlk
Tickets:
Ticketsottawajazz.gazebo.fyi/item/11028

ROMMEL at Ottawa Jazz Festival
Jun 28, 2023 at 7:30 PM | Marion Dewar Plaza OLG Stage
Co-presented by Axé WorldFest
Featuring:
Rommel - voice and guitar
Andre Galamba - bass and vocals
David Ryshpan - keys and vocals
Andrew Ferderber - drums and vocals
Multiple awards winner, Rommel is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer who stands-out for his talent and versatility. Mixing elements of popular Brazilian music with Afro-beat, Reggae, Funk and Jazz, Rommel breathes and transpires authentic and upbeat music with compositions in Portuguese, French, Spanish and English.




WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2023 AT 10:30 PM – 11:45 PM
Cimafunk | Ottawa Jazz Festival
 Marion Dewar Plaza - OLG Stage, 110 Laurier Ave W
Event:
https://fb.me/e/twhkNjqD
Tickets:
Tickets · $23via Showpass

Cimafunk is an Afro-Cuban Rockstar. His namerefers to his heritage as a ‘cimarrón,’ Cubans of African descent who resisted and escaped slavery, as well as to the essence of his music that aims to subvert conventional sounds with rhythmic innovation.By bringing out the best in Cuban rhythms and traditions and infusing sounds and styles from Africa and the U.S.,Cimafunkhas created something unique and special, not only in terms of music but also with the values he stands for. He is redefining contemporary Cuban music as well as Afro-Latin identity and the fusion of black cultures. Cimafunk’s monumental second album El Alimentowas released in October 2021, receiving overwhelming praise.Rolling Stoneranked it #3 of theBest Spanish-Language and Bilingual Albums of 2021 and #23 of the 50 Best Albums of 2021. El Alimentowas also amongNPR’s Best Latin Music of 2021and #1 of Le Monde’s Latin Music favorites. Singles also made their way through2021 lists: Rómpelo ft. Lupe Fiascowas among NPR Alt.Latino’s best singles of 2021and Funk Aspirin ft. George Clintonin Remezcla’s 10 Best Indie Pop, Rock, & Chill Songs of 2021. Co-produced by Cimafunkand Grammy-award winning producer Jack Splash (CeeLo Green, Kendrick Lamar, Alicia Keys), the sonically dynamic collection masterfully blends Afro-Cuban sounds and rhythms with global funk, hip hop and soul—resulting in a progressive, head-bopping celebration of black music’s power to eclipse borders and cross-pollinate across cultures. Written and recorded over 2020, the album served as analimentofor the soul, a motivation to persevere through the pandemic, as Cimafunkspent countless hours studying decades of musical influences to help understand who he is musically and culturally, and thus, where he wanted this album to take him.
https://cimafunk.com/




SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2023 AT 7 PM
WHACKS, Eh? Block Dance Party (Whacks DJ, Akeem Oh, julzzz, Caligula, Kimya, Seiizi and more)
Galerie SAW Gallery
67 Nicholas St.
Event:
https://fb.me/e/2sUBlj8Mi
Tickets:
Tickets · $22.63www.eventbrite.ca/e/whacks-eh-block-dance-party-july-1st-2023-tickets-629692767017

The Ottawa-Toronto DJ duo presents Whacks, Eh? - A block dance party at Club SAW on July 1st 2023 featuring DJ Akeem Oh and live drummer Mat Landry; with an impressive list of special guests!
The event will be a night of music, dancing, art, drag, drinks and much more. Joining Whacks Vinyl & Drums at the Club SAW courtyard are R&B-Pop artist julzzz, indie-pop artist Akeem Oh, Drag Queen and 2022 Mx Capital Pride winner Caligula, and rapper Kimya. Inside Club SAW is a second happening: Cicada Sound's Synth Pop-Up and Try, co-presented by SoFar Sounds Ottawa. More surprises to be announced!
SCHEDULE:
7PM - Cicada Sound's Synth Pop-Up and Try, co-presented by SoFar Sounds (Inside Club SAW)
8PM - Julzzz (R&B-Pop)
8:30PM - TBA
9PM - Akeem Oh (Indie-Pop, Full Band)
9:30PM - TBA
10PM - Whacks Vinyl & Drums DJ Duo (Set 1)
11PM - Caligula (Drag Queen)
11:30PM - Whacks Vinyl & Drums DJ Duo (Set 2)
12AM - Kimya with Whacks Vinyl & Drums DJ Duo (Rapper)
12:30AM - Whacks Vinyl & Drums DJ Duo (Set 3)
2AM - END
Also on-site: Club SAW's Bar including Cameron's Brewing, Ottawa Bike Café, be proud productions, and more!
Produced by Eights Creative and Oh My. Thank you to our partners and sponsors: Cameron's Brewing, Cicada Sound, be proud productions, Steve's Music Store, Sofar Sounds, and Ottawa Bike Café.
*Schedule subject to change. If weather isn't permitting to host in outside courtyard, ALL shows will be moved inside.



SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2023 AT 6 PM – 10 PM
SOCA BOAT 2023
Croisières Outaouais / Ottawa Boat Cruise
895 Jacques Cartier, Gatineau
Event:
https://fb.me/e/Ao3IGJbT
Tickets:
socaboat.ca


Canada Day Long Weekend in the Nation’s Capital - Sunday July 2nd, 2023 aboard the Ottawa River Queen.
20 Year Anniversary Sunset Cruise
The most anticipated boat party on the Ottawa River is here to celebrate summer!
Jump onboard the SOCA BOAT and experience your Canada Day long weekend like never before. Feel the rhythm and sensation of the tropical music on a Sunday evening filled with sheer excitement while sailing into the sunset.
SOCA BOAT features a countless number of surprises and giveaways on board.

BOARDING at 5pm EST
DEPARTING at 6pm EST
RETURNING at 10pm EST

Ottawa River Queen
Quai Des Artistes (795 Rue Jacques Cartier, Gatineau, QC, J8T 2W1)

::: Boarding passes available APRIL 2023 | 21+ Event :::

Visit SOCABOAT.ca for all things SOCA BOAT!




SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2023 AT 9 PM
Salsa Party with Fiesta Cubana
Queen St. Fare
170 Queen Street
Event:
https://fb.me/e/5pYbniTVh
Tickets:
Tickets · $17.31www.eventbrite.ca/e/salsa-party-with-fiesta-cubana-tickets-585862960887

Join us at Queen St. Fare for a spicy Latin fiesta with live Cuban music by Miguel de Armas and Fiesta Cubana. Special guest Cuban singer Rusdell Núñez.



SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023 AT 2 PM – 9 PM
REACH THE BEACH 2023
Petrie Island Beach
795 Trim Road, Ottawa
Event:
https://fb.me/e/18RQ4xMEY
Tickets:
Ticketswww.carivibe.com

A Caribbean inspired day Festival on Petrie Island featuring the very best in Tropical Cuisine, Tropical Drinks & Tropical Ice Cream. All mixed with sweet Soca, Dancehall, Reggae and Afro vibes!
Saturday July 22, 2023
2PM - 9PM
Petrie Island - 727 Trim Rd.
Ottawa, On (Orléans)
Canada
FREE with RSVP: Available on April 1st at www.carivibe.com
General Admission Tickets: Ticketgateway.com & Eventbrite.ca (Available on April 1st)
Info:
@carivibe on Instagram
www.carivibe.com
Presented by
@carivibe
No long talk, just vibes.
@sweetnniceicecream
Life is Sweet. Enjoy Real Ice Cream!
@wrayandnephewcanada
The original Jamaican white rum.
@caribbeercanada
It’s the way we play.
*Please drink responsibly!
More information to come....
#carivibe #reachthebeach #rtb #caribbean #caribbeanfestival #goodvibesonly #carnival #soca #dancehall #reggae #Afro #joy #summer2023 #nolongtalkjustvibes #festival #ottawafestival #sooncome





SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2023 AT 8 PM – 2 AM
School of Bass #66
Swizzles Bar and Grill
246 B Queen St.
Event:
https://fb.me/e/16bDWTAvi

House! Electro! Techno! UK Hardcore! DnB! And more!
Featuring
Dj Lazirus
Dj Kaytaro
Dj Optional
DJ XD3S1GN
Dj Steph Solar b2b Dj I.D.E Projekt
Saturday July 29th 2023
Swizzles Bar and Grill - 246 Queen street (Basement)
+19 event. Valid photo I.D. required.
Pay what you can at the door!
P.L.U.R R.O.A.R
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SCENE



SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2023 AT 11 AM
House of Paint Hip Hop & Breaking Dance Battles 2023
Dunbar Bridge
(Off Bronson accross from Carleton U.)
Event:
https://fb.me/e/3ywVPdEf0
Tickets:
Ticketshouseofpaint.ca/about-the-festival

House of Paint / HoP, Canada's longest running Urban Arts Festival, is back for it's 20th year and our very own co-founder Arnaldo "Effect" is the Dance Coordinator! So you know the battles are going to be fire!
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About:
"The House of PainT Festival is a FREE Outdoor HipHop Jam that showcases Graffiti, Breakdancing, Dj’s and MC’s from across Canada. It is one of Ottawa’s fastest growing community events. Since 2003, House of Paint has created space to exhibit and uplift hip hop culture in the Nation’s Capital.
House of PainT’s pillars are the elements of hip hop: Graffiti, DJ-ing, MC-ing (Poetry and Rap), and Street Dance are celebrated and elevated through concerts, competitions, workshops, and academic talks for all ages.
As an organization, House of PainT celebrates and elevates hip hop arts and culture in the Ottawa-Gatineau region by promoting artists practicing hip hop art forms, improving access to urban arts for people from all different communities, connecting artists with opportunities for professional development, and of course facilitating the creation and presentation of hip hop arts through the Festival and our other programs throughout the year."
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He'll be taking care of the dancers, how the dance portion is run, and ensuring the event runs smoothly for the community.
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MAIN DATE BATTLES (English & French)
Saturday August 12th, 2023
Time: TBA
Location: Dunbar Bridge
Price: Free to watch!
4 vs 4 Breaking (Winners flown out to France for surprise battle)
1 vs 1 Hip Hop
MC: TBA
DJ: TBA
JUDGES:
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QUALIFIER BATTLES:
3 Dates between June 1st 2023 to August 11th, 2023
Time: TBA
Locations: TBA
Breaking & Hip Hop
MCs: TBA
DJs: TBA
JUDGEs:
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Save the date and check back in the next week for full details but this is what you need to know:
-We are running qualifiers (battles) in three different cities leading up to the main event
-The winners from the main event will be flown out to a battle in France for Fall 2023
-There will be two categories this year - Hip Hop & Breaking
For now, all you need to know is that this year, we're getting HYPE! Start training & get ready to bring that Hip Hop to HoP! August 11 - 13th, 2023
#HoP2023
More info to come..
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https://houseofpaint.ca/




SATURDAY AUGUST 12TH, 2023 12 - 8 PM
OOH FESTIVAL!
York St. - Ottawa Sign
Free All Ages

Get ready for an Open Air Dance
Party & Vintage Shopping
Experience like no other, right in
front of the OTTAWA SIGN in
the Byward Market.…Ooh wee!
Ooh - Music, Arts & Streetwear
Festival




SEPTEMBER 15 AT 9 AM – SEP 16 AT 2 AM
Ottawa Psychfest III 2023
House of TARG
1077 Bank Street
Event:
https://fb.me/e/6DHioWni7
Tickets:
$ 30. per night...$50. weekend pass...tickets available soon.

Afterlight: weekly Tuesday-Thursday | 19h-late
129 Bank St
An underground lounge & listening bar curated by some of the Canadian Capital's most prominent DJs featuring different selectors weekly.
7pm until late
19+
no cover



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