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Ottawa Music Guide: Top 12 Ottawa Venues For Live Music

By MATÍAS MUÑOZ

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Ottawa Music Venues: Rich Aucoin gets up close with the crowd at Café Dekcuf (Photo: Ming Wu)

OTTAWA MUSIC VENUES: Babylon Nightclub
This Ottawa music venue in the city’s Centretown neighbourhood is home to artists of all kinds, showcasing hip hop groups one night and indie rockers the next. There’s plenty of room for dancing, but also lots of comfy seating for those who enjoy catching up with friends. See what’s on this week by clicking here.
• Babylon Nightclub, 317 Bank St., 613-594-0003, babylonclub.ca
• Map and Reviews

OTTAWA MUSIC VENUES: The Black Sheep Inn
Nestled in the beautiful town of Wakefield, Quebec just a 25-minute drive from Ottawa, this historic music venue is a must-visit. Some of Canada’s best musicians have graced The Black Sheep’s stage, making it a prime stop for many notable bands passing through Quebec and Eastern Ontario. It has become legend in Canada’s music folklore history. See what’s on this week by clicking here.
• The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., 819-459-3228, theblacksheepinn.com
• Map and Reviews

OTTAWA MUSIC VENUES: Bronson Centre
As one of Ottawa’s few mid-sized venues, the Bronson’s unlikely conversion of a community centre into a music hall actually makes a lot of sense. Although there is seating and a more dated layout, the size of the venue attracts many notable musicians. While shows are not as frequent here as they are in dedicated music venues, the Bronson Centre books wisely and normally attracts a strong crowd. See what’s on this month by clicking here.
• Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave., 613-237-5550, bronsoncentre.ca
• Map and Reviews

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Ottawa Music Venues: Diamond Rings plays Ritual Nightclub in downtown Ottawa (Photo: Ming Wu)

OTTAWA MUSIC VENUES: Café Dekcuf
Located directly above Mavericks (see below), this music venue is known for profiling local bands, making it a great place to take some local culture. With a capacity of around 150, it is a small space filled with energy. It is not uncommon to see bands come off the stage and play songs amongst the crowd. See what’s on this week by clicking here.
• Café Dekcuf, 221 Rideau St., 613-244-5000, cafedekcuf.com
• Map and Reviews

OTTAWA MUSIC VENUES: The Daily Grind
If you like intimate surroundings, then this is your place. Being the smallest venue on this list, one might not think much goes on there. However, depending on the evening, there can be anyone from a peaceful singer-songwriter to a hard-rock band that has filled the café to capacity. See what’s on this week by clicking here.
• The Daily Grind, 601 Somerset St. W., 613-233-2233, thedailygrindartcafe.com
• Map and Reviews

OTTAWA MUSIC VENUES: Mavericks Bar
This venue is a staple in Ottawa’s music scene, providing a good mix of smaller, local acts and more well-known ones. Located just down the street from the Rideau Centre, it is accessible and provides a little more space for patrons than other places around the city. See what’s on this week by clicking here.
• Mavericks Bar, 221 Rideau St., 613-562-3941, mavericksbar.com
• Map and Reviews

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Ottawa Music Venues: Landon A.R. Coleman plays Raw Sugar Café (Photo: Ming Wu)

OTTAWA MUSIC VENUES: Mercury Lounge
The lounge-style ambiance here makes for a more mature, relaxed vibe. Dim lighting and smooth live music make this Ottawa venue an ideal hangout for adults of all ages. Mercury Lounge is the middle of the ByWard Market, close to other fine restaurants and nightlife spots. See what’s on this week by clicking here.
• Mercury Lounge, 56 ByWard Market Square., 613-789-5324, mercurylounge.com
• Map and Reviews

OTTAWA MUSIC VENUES: National Arts Centre
This beautiful, multi-purpose arts facility sits along the Rideau Canal in Ottawa’s downtown core. With several stages of varying size, this arts venue is capable of holding larger crowds with rowed seating in Southam Hall, or more intimate concerts at the Theatre, Studio or Fourth Stage.
• National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St., 613-947-7000, nac-cna.ca
• Map and Reviews

OTTAWA MUSIC VENUES: Pressed
This quiet gourmet sandwich bar on Gladstone is bursting with all kinds of events. There is an aura of creativity that resonates from this place—and is showcased by the variety of acts that perform, from poets to live bands. This Ottawa venue uses its spaces to its full potential. See what’s on this week by clicking here.
• Pressed, 750 Gladstone Ave., 613-680-9294, pressed-ottawa.com
• Map and Reviews

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The Rolling Stones shooting their music video for “Streets of Love” at Zaphod Beeblebrox in Ottawa’s ByWard Market

OTTAWA MUSIC VENUES: Raw Sugar Café
This quaint little café at the edge of Ottawa’s Chinatown is the definition of independent. Some of the best indie bands from Ottawa and around the country love the comfy living room-style atmosphere, which almost feels like a house show at times. There is a sense of warmth to this venue like no other in Ottawa. See what’s on this week by clicking here.
• Raw Sugar Café, 692 Somerset St. W., 613-216-2850, rawsugarcafe.com
• Map and Reviews

OTTAWA MUSIC VENUES: Ritual Nightclub
Known to throw some wild events, Ritual is the natural home for electronic, hip hop and DJ sets. With big sound and a long bar, this venue is a favourite amongst experienced partygoers. It is also conveniently located adjacent to the Rideau Centre in downtown Ottawa. See what’s on this week by clicking here.
• Ritual Nightclub, 137 Besserer St., 613-680-7661, Facebook page
• Map and Reviews

OTTAWA MUSIC VENUES: Zaphod Beeblebrox
Located in the heart of the Ottawa’s ByWard Market, Zaphod Beeblebrox—simply known as Zaphod’s to locals—is a prime stop for touring musicians and is probably the most well-known in Ottawa. The Rolling Stones shot their 2005 video for “Streets of Love” here! See what’s on this week by clicking here.
• Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St., 613-652-1010, zaphods.ca
• Map and Reviews

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Ottawa’s Arts Court a Hotbed of Culture

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Arts Court in Ottawa’s downtown houses the city’s most eclectic arts groups. (Photo: Gabriel Hébert)

Built in 1871, Ottawa’s Arts Court has a vibrant past and remains a lively presence in the city’s downtown. It currently houses 26 independent arts organizations, including the Ottawa Art Gallery and SAW Gallery. Frequently hosting performances, exhibitions, and special events, Arts Court also offers multi-purpose spaces for rent, suitable for a
number of artistic presentations. This May, check out A Company of Fools’ presentation of White Rabbit, Red Rabbit (on until May 25) in the Library of the Arts Court.

• 2 Daly Ave., 613-564-7240. www.artscourtottawa.ca
• Maps and review

Ottawa Easter Weekend Calendar for March 28 to 31

By KAILA MOREAU

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: The Wooden Sky will light up the stage at The Blacksheep Inn!

Need some excitement this holiday long weekend? The Ottawa Weekend Calendar lines up your best bets to keep you busy.

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Thursday, March 28

Escape from the daily grind and get into the groove with Terry Gillespie, the King of Roots music. This seasoned musician draws influences from reggae, jazz, blues and African music, and has played alongside musical greats the likes of Howlin’ Wolf, Buddy Guy, and John Lee Hooker. Launching his new album Bluesoul at the National Arts Centre, Gillespie will take you on a captivating musical ride.

The Wooden Sky is on a roll! This Toronto-based band is fresh off of winning Folk/Roots Group of the Year at the Independent Music Awards, and was recently nominated for a Juno Award for Folk Record of the Year. They’re now embarking on a special tour, where they’ll be playing old favourites and new material for an upcoming record! Kick-off the long weekend with a road trip and see what all the hype is about at The Blacksheep Inn in Wakefield.

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Friday, March 29

Round up the flock and bring the whole family to the Canada Agriculture Museum for some Easter fun! From Friday to Monday, Easter on the Farm brings some cute, fluffy newborn chicks, rabbits, and lambs to the Museum. Visitors will have a chance to make and taste traditional Easter breads (and bring the recipes home)! And what would an Easter weekend be without scouring for chocolate? Scavenger hunts for your little lambs will have them scrambling to find chocolate treats.

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Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Visit furry friends and celebrate Easter on the Farm at the Canada Agriculture Museum

If you’re not travelling this weekend, take a virtual road trip down the Trans-Canada Highway! Road Trip at the Currency Museum puts the Bank of Canada behind the wheel of a macro-economic bus and transports you through time, exploring economic troubles and times of stability. The bus makes its last stop this Sunday as the exhibit wraps up.

Using classical and minimalist aesthetic elements, Sigur Rós rouses emotion in audiences worldwide. The group’s ability to generate such a large fan base is remarkable since they sing only in Icelandic and their own collection of sounds, which they call “vonlenska,” or “Hopelandic.” Promoting their new album Kveikur, set to drop in June 2013, Sigur Rós performs new material at the Scotiabank Place accompanied by an 11-piece live band.

Saturday, March 30

Cajun! Soul! Rock and roll! All of these styles contribute to the powerful, distinctive sound produced by quintessential American band The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Almost forty years ago, lead singer and harmonica player Kim Wilson founded the group as a straight blues band. Muddy Waters is known to have called Wilson his favourite vocalist and harmonica player. Worth bragging about! Today, the sound of this five-piece band has evolved into a high-energy incorporation of a number of different styles. With their new album On the Verge, this blues-rock band is making a stop in Ottawa at Centrepointe Theatre.

Take a closer look at the people who have shaped the history of our nation. The Canadian Museum of Civilization presents their most recent exhibition, Double Take: Portraits of Intriguing Canadians, featuring 59 Canadian personalities whose actions have had a lasting impact on our country. The exhibition will have you seeing these individuals in a new light as photographs, paintings, and artifacts unearth tales ranging from assumed identity, exploitation and scandal, invention, discovery, and glorious achievement.

Are you a man with discerning taste? Are you in need a fresh look for spring? The Berdy Elegance Fashion Show at the Ottawa Convention Centre this weekend will suit you up from head to toe. Berdy Elegance Tailoring has created fine clothing since 2008, and offers the highest quality of customs suits and shirts at affordable prices. With more than 100 fabric swatches and catalogues on site, a stop at this show will ensure that you’re the most fashionable fellow in town.

Sunday, March 31

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Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Take in some lively images of spring at the Kanata Civic Art Gallery

If spring can’t come soon enough for you, you may benefit from a dose of Spring Song. This free exhibit at the Kanata Civic Art Gallery features artists old and new to the Gallery. Vivid images of gardens in full bloom, vibrant sunsets, melting snow, and returning birds will fill you with joy for the season to come.

Feeling a bit full after a weekend of Easter indulgence? Strap on your dancing shoes and head down to Mercury Lounge to dance off that chocolate! Ottawa’s own Berekete Afrobeat Band, a 15-piece multicultural groove machine will be rocking the house with their eclectic mix of jazz, funk, psychedelic rock, and West African-style percussion.

 

Ottawa Weekend Calendar for March 22 to 24

By KAILA MOREAU

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Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Prepare for spring at the Home & Garden show.


Not sure what to do this weekend? The Ottawa Weekend Calendar has got you covered.

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Friday, March 22
Get lost in Don McCullin’s first solo exhibit in Canada at the National Gallery of Canada, featuring 134 striking black and white photos. From violent scenes of war to serene landscapes, Don McCullin: A Retrospective highlights the wide variety of images this British photojournalist has captured. A screening of his feature documentary McCullin will air Thursday, March 21 at 6 p.m.

Sick of the cold and snow? A trip to the Ottawa Home and Garden Show at the Ernst and Young Centre this weekend will ease that winter angst. Get excited about spring as you browse discounted products and learn from guest experts, such as HGTV’s Bryan Baeumler who’s presentation (1 p.m., Saturday, March 23) is all about home renovations.

Raise your glass for A Toast to the Ladies! Hosted by the School of Photographic Arts: Ottawa, this gala features a photography exhibit, raffle prizes, wine, beer, hors d’oeuvres, and live music from Bluesfest favourite The Love Machine. All proceeds are going to Ottawa’s Youville Centre to help young mothers and children.

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Saturday, March 23

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: See flowers in full bloom at the Museum of Nature.

Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet are creating sparks together as Whitehorse. Married since 2006, the duo have come together professionally, putting their successful solo careers aside. They play the National Arts Centre with Daniel Romano, who previously fronted beloved band Attack In Black.

What’s better than Easter chocolate? Easter chocolate a week early! Guylaine from L’Artisan du Dessert will be leading young chefs through the process of making and decorating chocolate eggs. In preparation for the holiday, bring your little chocolatiers over to the Museum of Civilization for this creative children’s workshop!

Spring is in full bloom at the Museum of Nature. Ikebana: Horizon, exhibited annually at the Museum, showcases the disciplined art form of Japanese floral design, which emphasizes shape, line, and form. Join in demonstrations to learn the styles of the Sogetsu and Ohara schools of Ikebana.

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Sunday, March 24

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: The Maple Sugar Festival wraps up March 24.

A great way to wind down after a hectic weekend, Music for a Sunday Afternoon begins at 2 p.m. at the National Art Gallery. Guest musicians perform a number of classical pieces by Schubert, Chopin, and George Crumb on the flute, cello, and piano.

The Maple Sugar Festival at the Sugar Shack draws to a close today with activities for the whole family. Bring your appetite for brunch and Maple Sugar desserts. Feeling lucky? Try your hand at Bingo. For the adrenaline junkies, The Maple Race and the Strongmen Show will leave you short of breath!

 

Ottawa Weekend Calendar for March 15 to 17

By KAILA MOREAU

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Absurd Person Singular runs until March 23rd at The Gladstone.

Wondering what to get up to this weekend in Ottawa? Let our Ottawa Weekend Calendar be your guide.

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Friday, March 15

This St. Patrick’s Day weekend, Ottawa VERSeFest has enlisted Irish poets Matthew Sweeney (of County Donegal) and Rita Ann Higgins (of County Galway) to engage you with their prose. Join them at Knox Presbyterian Church as they rhyme off readings from their collections.

Christmas is quickly becoming a distant memory, but Absurd Person Singular, a 1972 play by Alan Ayckbourn, takes you on a journey to Christmases past. Documenting the changing fortunes of three married couples over three consecutive Christmas parties, this play reminds us what a difference a year makes. On stage at The Gladstone.

Has the drab snow and dirt got you down? You may benefit from an artistic pick me up! Until March 28th, the Galerie Old Chelsea is playing host to John Hiscock’s new series Sublime Light. Viewing this bold series of landscape watercolours is sure to remind you of nature’s beauty.

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Saturday, March 16

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade will have Ottawa seeing green. Kicking off at 11 a.m., the parade will wind its way through city streets via Laurier, Bank, and Wellington. And the party won’t stop there. Following the parade, the 2013 Parade Party at St. Brigid’s Centre offers food and drink.

A prominent young front-runner in the contemporary jazz community, Laila Biali is bringing her talent to the National Arts Centre. Biali borrows from multiple styles, ranging from pop to classical, weaving them into her own unique arrangements.

Did you know that the sun has sunspots? Canada Science and Technology Museum‘s solar telescopes make solar observing a reality. Leave your sunglasses at home and head to the Helen Sawyer Hogg Observatory to safely observe the sun to see for yourself!

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Sunday, March 17

Ottawa Weekend Calendar: Bring your sweet tooth to the Ottawa Maple Sugar Fest

The nine-day annual Ottawa Maple Sugar Fest gets underway today with brunch hosted by the Knights of Columbus. The week has a number of activities in store including sleigh rides, a petting zoo, soup cook-offs, and a lumberjack challenge. Bring your sweet tooth and your appetite for what’s sure to be a tasty time.

It’s the final day of Barnyard Break! at the Canada Agriculture Museum. Ease your kids back into school with this day of fun and learning. There will be reading and crafts, cooking classes, and visits with barnyard animals.

On Tour in Ottawa: Half Moon Run Play Zaphod Beeblebrox

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Half Moon Run play Zaphod Beeblebrox on March 9.

Half Moon Run on are on the rise.

The Montreal-based band — with members originally from Ottawa and Comox, British Columbia — released their debut album Dark Eyes last year to rave reviews.

The album immediately charted on Canadian lists, and they became that new “buzz band” people were talking about at festivals. This led to a frenzied 32 shows in 32 nights across Europe — a pace that continues for the trio.

Half Moon Run are currently on a headlining tour that comes through Ottawa on March 9 at Zaphod Beeblebrox in the ByWard Market. The show is technically sold out, so here’s to hoping you already grabbed a ticket or that they’ll open up some tickets at the door. It will be worth it, as this is an opportunity to see them in an intimate setting before they get pushed into bigger venues sooner than later.

Haven’t had a chance to hear Half Moon Run’s debut album? Well, you can stream the whole record below!

WINTERLUDE: Free Pancake Breakfast!

On Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. stop in at Marion Dewar Plaza for a free pancake breakfast, as part of this year’s Winterlude festivities! (Photo: NCC)

Free food. Yes, free food! The best way to stay warm and energized during all your winter fun is to eat a hearty breakfast. For the ninth year in a row, show up at Marion Dewar Plaza at Ottawa City Hall on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. for a free pancake and hot chocolate breakfast. The early bird gets the pancake, though, because it’s only while supplies last! This is a great way to start your day before heading across to see the ice sculptures in Confederation Park or go for a skate on the Rideau Canal.

WINTERLUDE: Spectacular Ice Sculptures on Display at Confederation Park

BY ADELLE FARRELLY

Confederation Park transforms during Winterlude, as spectacular ice sculptures take over during the two-week festival. (Photo: National Capital Commission)

Get ready to “ooh” and “ahh” as professional and amateur ice carvers create fantastical creatures out of blocks of ice. The theme for Winterlude’s ice-carving challenge in Confederation Park is “Imaginary Garden,” which is just what the park will turn into once these chainsaw-wielding artists have completed their masterpieces. Show up at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1 to watch the award ceremony. There will be plenty more ice carving during Winterlude, too, including the 26th International Ice-Carving Competition (Feb. 1 to Feb. 3); the Ice-Carving Championship (in three rounds on Feb. 9: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.); a Public Ice-Carving Challenge where amateurs can register to take part (Feb. 16, 11:30 to 2:30 p.m.); and one for the kids: Young Sculptors at Work (Feb. 17, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.). And be sure to walk through the park at night to see these beautiful ice sculptures in their best light!

WINTERLUDE: Norway and the Northern Lights

BY ADELLE FARRELLY

Hunting Aurora is on display at Confederation Park during Winterlude (Photo: Fredrick Broms)

Canada isn’t the only country celebrating Ottawa’s Winterlude with great gusto: our fellow northerners and friends at the Royal Norwegian Embassy are offering up a variety of events during the festival. Head over to Confederation Park from Feb. 1 to 18 for their exhibit on one of nature’s wonders, The Northern Lights. The exhibit Hunting Aurora: Northern Lights, Nature’s Own Magical Lantern showcases Fredrick Broms’ spectacular images, while astrophysicist Pål Brekke provides advice on the best way to track them down.

On Winterlude weekends (Feb. 2-3; 9-10; 16-17) at Confederation Park you will also find live Folklore and Storytelling in a lavvo, or Norwegian tent; you’re invited to contribute to the magical atmosphere by making snow-lanterns. For some grown-up fun, head over to the Ottawa Art Gallery on Friday, Feb. 8 for On the Rocks. The $20 ticket ($17 if you buy online in advance) includes a mug of mulled wine, or gløgg, a shot of traditional flavoured spirits, or aquavit, and Norwegian treats like cheeses and smoked salmon. Don’t forget to say “skål” as you toast!

WINTERLUDE: New and Returning Events During the 35th Winterlude Festival

BY TRAVIS PERSAUD

Confederation Park will become the brightest spot in the city with a beautiful outdoor lantern tunnel, similar to this one from the Jinju Namgang Yudeung Lantern Festival, in South Korea.

Ottawa knows how to embrace winter. Instead of retreating indoors, the city throws a massive outdoor party — one of the best you’ll find nationwide. Celebrating its 35th year, Winterlude, which takes place Feb. 1 to 18, transforms Ottawa into a literal winter wonderland with activities for all ages. Taken from WHERE Ottawa’s January/February issue, we highlight some of this year’s new must-see additions, as well as a few well-known favourites that can’t be missed. Enjoy!

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Friday, January 25

Get your dancing shoes on for the Canadian Museum of Nature’s Nature Nocturne event.

Night owls can dance the night away in the storied halls of the Canadian Museum of Nature during Nature Nocturne, the museum’s after-hours event for adults. DJ TDot and classical guitarist Chris Milne will get your feet moving while you take in interactive art exhibits by the Luminartists, heARTbeatgal, and Greta Grip. Don’t worry about all that moving and perusing making you hungry: food and drink will be available for purchase.

Kick off the weekend with a birthday celebration. Your local Royal Oak pub honours Scotland’s favourite son, poet Robbie Burns, in the traditional way: lively music and an ode to a haggis. Check out their website for artist listings by location and don’t forget to wear your kilt!

In “The Way We Feel,” a full cast of award-winning roots musicians comes together at the Centrepointe Theatre to honour Gordon Lightfoot, one of Canada’s most beloved and enduring musicians. Hear Cadence, Lori Cullen, Oh Susanna, Suzie Vinnick, and many others as they offer their takes on Lightfoot’s iconic songs.

Saturday, January 26

Rae Spoon plays the National Arts Centre.

Coming to the National Arts Centre: author, musician, and voice for change Rae Spoon. The transgendered artist’s latest offerings has move into the realm of experimental and electronic music. Their writing and music – Spoon encourages the use of the gender-neutral pronoun – explores the emotions of grief and hope, and the experience of growing up queer in evangelical Alberta.

Ottawa Dance Directive is Ottawa’s newest professional dance centre, supporting the local contemporary dance community. Come out and see what the IN House Company choreographers are up to and support their residency program with BODYSPEAK RoughCuts at the Arts Court Theatre.

Artistic Director Zhu Liying brings together local art troupes, community organizations and artists in the China Wind 2013 Spring Festival Show, a celebration of China’s many cultures and landscapes. Celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year at Centrepointe Theatre with song, dance, and breathtaking costumes.

Sunday, January 27

The National Arts Centre orchestra plays at the National Gallery of Canada for a special Sunday afternoon event.

The National Gallery of Canada pairs up with the National Arts Centre Orchestra to present Music for a Sunday Afternoon. Hear five musicians perform three pieces, including Messaien’s “Quartet for the End of Time,” in the Gallery’s picturesque Great Hall.

Hockey’s back! Watch the Ottawa Senators trounce the Pittsburgh Penguins at Scotiabank Place. It’s fun and games for all with the Metro Family Game: everyone gets to enjoy a non-alcoholic drink and hotdog included with each ticket purchase, and the kids get extra fun with mascots, face painting, and more.

Not quite ready to brave a traditional haggis feast? Mark Robbie Burns Day with a whisky tasting event at the Billings Estate Museum. Sommelier Geoffrey Skeggs, a “beer and scotch guy,” leads the tastings and their perfect food pairings.

 

 

Taste in the Glebe celebrates 15th anniversary

One of the sweeter sights from last year’s Taste in the Glebe (Photo: Armand Tsai)

Gear up, food and drink lovers: it’s time for the 15th annual Taste in the Glebe, hosted by the Glebe Community Centre and benefitting the Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group (GNAG) on Jan. 17. With over fifty local favourites lined up, there will be plenty of food and drink available. Expect a good variety, too, reflecting the diversity of flavours found in the Glebe and around the city: you’ll find not only restaurants packed in shoulder-to-shoulder – and there will be plenty of those – but brewers, butchers, bakers, vintners, and local farmers, too. This isn’t an all-day event, however, so you’ll want to arrive at 5:30 p.m. on the dot and stay until closing at 8 p.m. if you want to ensure a chance to hobnob with all the chefs and taste everything on offer. Tickets to the Premier Seated Tutored Tasting event are sold out, but you can still buy tickets to the main event for $50.

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