Yamo! Yamo!
Yamo! Yamo! means Hello! How are You? in Baoulé, one of the 63 languages spoken in Côte d’Ivoire. Join Fana Soro, master musician and hereditary dancer of the Senoufo people, as he shares the [...]
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African, Caribbean and Black Multiculturalism Day
This event celebrates the contributions of African, Caribbean and Black people in our society. This family friendly event will showcase cultural foods, fashion, performances, kids activities and much more.
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Ottawa Jazz Festival presents The Chocolate Hot Pockets
The Chocolate Hot Pockets are a four-piece groove band based out of Ottawa whose irresistible rhythmic pulse has made them a live favourite. Specializing in original music and reinterpretations of fatback funk, jazz, and [...]
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Henna Art
Come get a professional henna design. The Henna Lady team of Ottawa use only 100% natural henna and an ancient recipe. This temporary body art is suitable for all ages. Designs can last for [...]
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African Stories, Songs, Drumming and Dance “Under the Palm Tree”
Join Kahmaria Pingue and her drummer accompanist "Under the Palm Tree" as they make African and Caribbean stories come alive with songs, dance and drumming. Family program suitable for all ages. Drop-in and enjoy!
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Ottawa Jazz Festival presents Melanie E.
"Melanie E." is a French Jazz ensemble based in Ottawa, Canada. Featuring the vocal talents of Melanie Hartshorn-Walton, this highly talented group of musicians (led by husband Keith) is entertaining audiences across Canada. Their [...]
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Film Screening – Bota
The Albanian embassy will screen an Albanian film called "Bota". The screening will take place at LabO theatre at Ottawa Art Gallery (60 Waller Street)
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Ottawa Jazz Festival presents Justin Duhaime’s Gypsy Muse
Justin Duhaime’s Gypsy Muse is Ottawa’s premier Gypsy Jazz/jazz manouche style band. Inspired by the legacy of legendary Sinti guitarist Django Reinhardt, the music is driven by swinging and grooving rhythm guitar which functions [...]
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Immigrant Heritage Walking Tour: Vanier (in English)
Jean Coutu 262 Montreal Rd., Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe Vanier area settlement began in the 19th century and grew in 1908, from the small communities of Janeville, Clarkstown and Clandeboye, to become Eastview. It was in 1969 that the area took the [...]
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Ottawa Jazz Festival presents Patterns of Change
The Patterns of Change Quartet has a classic jazz line-up – saxophone, piano, bass, drums – and musical tastes which run from 60s modal jazz to a more modern groove. These four Ottawa-area musicians’ [...]