3pm
Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa, 439 Queen St., Ottawa, ON K1R 5A6
J.S. Bach Johannes-Passion with Cathedral Choirs with Orchestra 3:00 pm
CONCERT: Tickets: Tickets Resrved-$40 / Adult-$30 / Student-$20, available at the Cathedral Arts Box Office, online at www.cathedralarts.ca, by calling (613) 567-1787, and at Leading Note (2-370 Elgin Street) and Compact Music (785½ Bank Street). For more info, call (613) 236-9149 ext. 12.
Good Friday, April 3, 2015
6:00 p.m.
Christ's Chapel Bible Church, 2285 St. Laurent, Blvd., Bldg "A" Unit 7
CONCERT: Easter Cantata
Saturday, April 4, 2015
6pm
Delta Ottawa City Centre, 101 Lyon St
Culture Chic Affair, a showcase promoting African, Caribbean and other major cultures through food, music, fashion and art. Highlights:
-Fashion show with upcoming local designers (Mostly with African elements) -Entertainment (Local drummers)-Live music by Nancita Kapi (www.nancitakapi.com)-Food tasting from our local vendors-Display of arts that you can purchase- DJ by Tribal Threat -Vendor tables with the ability to purchase items (Wigs, art, purses and much more)-Silent Auction with proceeds going to the Nelson House of Ottawa (A group that focuses on ending violence against women). Ticket details: Available on Evenbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-culture-chic-affair-tickets-15209099827?utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eb_email&utm_term=eventurl_text
VIP- $65.00 (includes: A SWAG bag with goodies! Discount vouchers to purchase items from your favourite vendors (Up to $200.00 in savings), VIP seating at the venue; Free ticket to the VIP After-party; Regular Tickets- $45.00 / At the Door- $55.00 For more info: Divine, WPIC Certified Event Specialist, 613-883-5745, www.rsvp-events.ca
Saturday, April 4, 2015
EIGHTY FIVE, 85 O’Connor St.
Admission $10.00 before 11:00pm
NO DIGGITY! It’s the ‘90s R&B & THROWBACK partaaay that’s cooler than the other side of the pillow baby! Featuring a special tribute to Teddy Riley & Blackstreet. Soundtrack by MACE . KAM . D-TRAIN. Age: 30+. For VIP Booths & Bottle Service call 613-590-1588 or email [email protected]
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Doors open at 11pm
Multi Social Room, 174 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON
CLUB EVENT: NPC presents "Turn up the Music". Music styles: Coupé Décalé, Hip-Hop, Zouk, Dancehall, Afrobeat etc. Music by: DJ MBTIOUS. Photography by: NP PROD PHOTOGRAPHY. Admission: $10 BEFORE 12AM l $15. Also, celebrating Mary-Ornella Vidins's BDAY BA$H. dress to impress!
Sunday, April 5, 2015
THE BOURBON ROOM, 400 Dalhousie St. (Formerly MANSION)
EBONY & IVORY LIFESTYLE'S TWENTY YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. Music by: STARTING FROM SCRATCH, LINDO P, MAJESS, CASUAL, SELEKTA SHELLZ, SWEET CHUNES + MACE & D-TRAIN FROM EBONY & IVORY LIFESTYLE, & A WHOLE BUNCH OF GUESTS. For VIP Booths & Bottle Service call 613-590-1588 or email [email protected] *COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION BEFORE 11:30PM FOR ALL OF OUR LOYAL PATRONS
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
6:00pm -9:30pm (dress - formal/semi-formal)
Brookstreet Hotel, 525 Legget Dr., Ottawa, ON K2K 2W2
The 27th Commonwealth Dinner (previously called the Humanitarian Dinner) An opportunity for companies and global citizens to demonstrate their support for worthwhile causes in Canada and Commonwealth countries, and to network with individuals and diplomats from the Commonwealth Countries in Ottawa. Hon. Jason Kenney, Federal Minister - Keynote Speaker.
Adrian Harewood (CBC TV news anchor) - Master of Ceremonies.Feat. Dinner, complimentary host bar and auction. Proceeds to Doctors without Borders (i.e., Ebola), and RCS Ottawa Commonwealth Education Fund. Tickets: RCS Member $100; Non-Member $150.00; Student $80.00
Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rcs-commonwealth-dinner-tickets-15440556119 Call: Dr. Peter Meincke at 613-692-2785 or Julianne Davidson at (613) 741-9974 for more information.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
6 pm to 8:30pm
Fox & Feather; 283 Elgin St, (Upstairs), Ottawa, ON K2P 1M1
Network of Black Business & Professional Women Spring Mixer in the Market. Spring is in the Air! Join us for our Spring Mixer in the Market. Networking and Member Profiles. Bring plenty of business cards. Door prizes Cost: Member $5 and Non-Member $10. *** Not including food and refreshments.*** Networking activities guaranteed to meet and greet.*** Please bring your business cards. RSVP: [email protected]. Tickets: Buy your tickets here: http://www.nb2pw.org/portfolio/
Thursday, April 9, 2015
6pm
Cube Gallery, 1285 Wellington Street West
FUNDRAISER: Brighter Futures for East African Youth is a fun community event with a serious goal: helping young people in east Africa overcome tremendous challenges to build a better future through education and enterprise. The evening will begin at 6pm and will feature art, live music, hors d'oeuvres prepared by a local chef, a silent auction, and other fun activities. Tickets are $50.00 and can be purchased online at http://capaids.org/get-involved/events/. Proceeds will benefit CAP/AIDS, a registered Canadian charity established in 2003 with the aim of extending a hand to grassroots African organizations that are on the front lines in providing care and support to people affected by or vulnerable to AIDS.
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Social hour begins at 6:00pm, Dinner at 7:00pm
Rideau Club, 15th Floor, 99 Bank Street, Ottawa ON K1P 1H4
FUNDRAISING GALA: 'From Buckets to Rain Barrels' Gala Evening. An interdisciplinary group of students from the Sprott School of Business and the Faculty of Engineering and Design at Carleton University are actively partnering to develop economically viable and sustainable water harvesting solutions in the Longido District of Tanzania. During January 2015 the students conducted preliminary research and community outreach to establish long-term relationships with local stakeholders. The students will be hosting a gala evening at the Rideau Club in Ottawa to showcase their final projects and celebrate the hard work and generosity of everyone involved with this project. The gala will alsoserve as an opportunity to reveal the selected projects that will be carried forward and the four students who will be chosen totravel back to Tanzania in June to lead the implementation of these projects. For more information on the event and to purchase tickets visit http://forms.carleton.ca/sprott/from-rain-buckets-to-rain-barrels-fundraiser/ . If you would like additional information about our project moving forward, we invite you to visit http://futurefunder.carleton.ca/projects/from-buckets-to-rain-barrels-2-go/.
Samedi 11 Avril 2015
de 16H à 20H
Salle Des Chênes de l’Hôtel V de Gatineau, 585 Boulevard de la Gappe, Gatineau QC
Conférence-bénéfice avec Maitre John Philpot: « Enjeux et contexte de paix et de Securité dans la Région de L’Afrique des Grands Lacs », présentée par Collectif des Survivants & Victimes du Génocide Hutu de 1972, Région de Gatineau-Ottawa. Me John Philpot est un avocat criminaliste membre du Barreau du Québec depuis 1984. Pionnier des procès en droit pénal international, il a agi devant la Cour pénale internationale (CPI) dans le dossier Kenya et au Tribunal pénal international pour le Rwanda (TPIR). John est co-auteur du Livre « Justice belied: The Unbalanced Scales of International Criminal Justice ». L’exposé fait part d’une visite récente dans la région des Grands Lacs (Burundi) et élabore sur un certain nombre d’observations et de donnéees sur les mécanismes de paix et sécurité qui s’y jouent en insistant sur trois pays (Burundi, R.D.Congo et Rwanda) et, attire l’attention sur deux points majeures: 1) L’interconnexion des conflits; 2) La nécessité d’une vision régionale de la paix dans cette region. Places limitées. Prix d’entrée: $20 ($15 si payé à l’avance). Pour Contact: Innocent Nsavyimana, Coordonnateur, Tel. (819) 328-8242; Tharcisse Ndabarinze, Secrétaire, (819) 208-4976;Perpetua Evans, Trésorière, (819) 893-4029; David Niyonsaba, Tel. (819) 664-5358; Ernest Mbanzendore, Tel, (819) 208-4976
Saturday April 11, 2015
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Public Service Alliance of Canada, 233 Gilmour Avenue, Ottawa
SEMINAR: The Trinidad and Tobago Association of Ottawa (TTAO) has collaborated with the National Institute of Jamaican-Canadians, the Racially Visible Action Committee, the Jamaica (Ottawa) Community Association, Jaku Konbit, the Guyana Ottawa Cultural Association Inc., the St Vincent and the Grenadines Ottawa Association and Black History Ottawa to host a Health and Wellness Seminar. The goal of the seminar is to provide much needed information on services that are available to members of our community. Topics to be presented includes: Cluster Living, Support for Family Caregivers, Budgeting, Estate Planning and Fraud Prevention and “I did it my way” – Are you ready?. Admission is free. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. More Info: 613-834-1718, 613-523-9085, 613-567-0600 or [email protected] or [email protected]
Saturday, April 11
6:00pm
The Centurion Conference & Event Center, 170 Colonade Rd. South, Ottawa, Ontario K2E 7J5
Third Annual Fro-Caribbean Cotillion. What is an Afro-Caribbean Cotillion. The Afro-Caribbean Cotillion is a formal ball at which young women of African or Caribbean descent are presented to the greater community after training and guidance by Mentors who are specialist in their field of mentorship. The vision of The Afro-Caribbean Cotillion is a modern combination of the African and Caribbean rites of passages and values creating a valuable and unique experience that emphasize positive social interaction, showing respect to others and increased self-confidence for young women of African and Caribbean decent in an ever changing society. HIGHLIGHTS: Presentation of 2015 Protégés; Grand Cotillion Dance by Protégés and Cavaliers; Cultural Interlude; elegant three-course dinner; Keynote address by Ms. Samantha Smith (ACCA 2014). Master of Ceremony: Ms. Toni Francis. Music by DJ Kane. Advance tickets: $50 Cultural Arts Studio of Afro-Caribbean Dance 613-863-3495 or online at www.afrocaribdance.webs.com
Sunday, April 12, 2015
2pm
Ashbury College Theatre, 362 Mariposa Avenue, Rockcliffe, (Bus No. 1).
Drumming Your Dreams - Rwanda Movie & Live Drumming & Dancing. The Capital Grannies and the Baobab Youth Performers invite you to a fundraiser for The Stephen Lewis Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign and the Baobab Community to the screening of “Sweet Dreams - Rwanda” and the Baobab Youth will drum and dance at the Tickets ($20 includes ice cream) available at:[email protected] or [email protected] or at door.
Sunday, April 12
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Glebe-St. James United Church, 650 Lyon Street South, Ottawa, Ontario K1S
GSJ Young Artist Series - "Yesterday and Today", featuring Ottawa pianist John Dapaah. Tickets: $10 Adults/$7 Students-Seniors.
Wednesday, 15 April 2015
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre, 1365 Richmond Rd , Ottawa, ON K2B 6R7
Youth Business Expo. Come join Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre in showcasing young entrepreneurs from the Launch! and Start it up program as well as local entrepreneurs and their businesses!•Admission is FREE •Businesses will be selling their products and services!•Light Snacks will be provided •Contact Sahar Faqiri at: [email protected] or 613-820-4922 x 3413 for any questions about the Youth Business Expo and Bazaar!
Thursday, April 16, 2015
6:00pm
Rideau Carleton Entertainment Centre, 4837 Albion Rd, Ottawa, ON K1X 1A3 (613) 822-2211
JAMAICA NIGHT AT THE RACES, a fundraiser for JAMDAY 2015. Presented by Jamaican (Ottawa) Community Association Inc. & Rideau Carleton Entertainment Centre. Tickets: $35/adult, $19.99/youth, $12.99/Child. There will also be a 50/50 draw. As part of this fundraising event, RCR is offering advertising space in the program for the evening. This program reaches far and wide, so your business/organizations will be seen not just by the Raceway patrons but others as well. Half and Full page ads receive a Pace Card Ride (limited space - first come) Business Card: $25.00; 1/4 page: $50.00; 1/2 page: $75.00; Full page: $125.00 For more info and/or tickets: Joanne Robinson (613) 292-3375 or Joyce Smith (613) 526-4345, Jennifer Dennis (613) 744-3359.
Friday, Apr 17 at 10:00am to Sat Apr 18 at 7:00pm
129 Holland avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 3A2
Pop It Up! Marché 256 Opening store for 2 days in April! Beautiful African products (napkin rings, bags, shoes, jewelry, clothing etc..). You can preview some items on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/March%C3%A9-256/547850178683236
Saturday April 18, 2015
3pm - 6pm
St Paul University (Amphitheater), 223 Main St., Ottawa
TALK: 21st Commemoration of genocide against Tutsi of Rwanda: Trauma in the Context of Genocidal Violence. Speaker: René Vandenberg, Psychotherapist. Event presented by Humura association.
Saturday, April 18, 2015
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Christ Chapel Bible Church, 2285-A7 St. Laurent Blvd.,
Humour Toonie Night, a joyful evening of comedy and family fun. Bring your family, friends and bring some Toonies!
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Doors open at 6:30pm, Tasting at 7pm
The Knights of Columbus Council 7873, Divine Infant Parish, 6658 Bilberry Dr. Orléans
6th Annual South African Wine Tasting Festival. Funds raised will be allocated towards the needy children of Mother Teresa's "Missionaries of Charity" home for orphans and disabled, located at Stakaneng, in the North-West Province and “The Kateri Native Ministry of Ottawa.” Reservations and/or Tickets - $30/person. Includes a South African meal with snacks and dessert. Please let us know what you'll be bringing, to enable us to have a variety. For tickets and info: call KEN at (613)-830-0287 or E-mail at [email protected] Tickets also available at grocery ticket table in vestibule after all masses at Divine Infant Church.
Saturday, April 18, 2015
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Pressed, 750 Gladstone, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 6X5
Concert: Yaa-Hemaa Obiri-Yeboah & Julia Churchill. Two vocalists, two instruments (one piano, one guitar). Admission: $10 at the door
Saturday, April 18, 2015
8:30pm
Le Troquet, 41, rue Laval, Gatineau (Hull), Que.
In celebration of the 55th anniversary of independence of the Republic of Senegal, Becsenart presents "Music & Sabar", featuring Oumar Ndiaye with Pape Sallou Tall, Fa Cissokho, Sadio Cissokho and guest artist Élage Mbaye. Admission: $10 (advance), $15 (at the door). Ticket sales & reservations: 819-205-0181
Saturday, April 18, 2015
9pm
Canadian War Museum
Ottawa Gala 2015 -- a great party for a great cause!! The Ottawa Gala supports Ottawa’s underprivileged and at-risk youth by hosting this annual Gala event. This year, we will be taking a trip back in time, and winding up at Ottawa’s very own SpeakEasy. Imagine yourself dancing the night away with bootleg beverages and underground bosses. Dress yourself in some festive attire and find your way down to our mysterious location. Prepare yourself for some Photo Booth shenanigans, dancing and endless prizes. Tickets are available online at http://www.ottawagala.ca - VIP $115 (open bar, more food and entertainment and networking) and regular $65. Raffle Ticket for 2 Air Canada Flight Passes $20. Proceeds go to NCR child and youth oriented charities. More info at http://www.ottawagala.ca
Saturday, April 18, 2015
10:30pm
The Moonlight Club, 2583 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON K2B 7H7
CARIBBEAN T20 - 20 MINS OF SPINNING. represent your island feat.: Mace (Grenada), Hypnotix Sound (St. Lucia), DJ KQuick (Barbados), Juba Hype (Jamaica), Mikey Wizdom (Trinidad & Tobago), Ray ray (Guyana). Hosted by Umpires Sweet Chunes & Papa Richie. Admission: $10 before midnight, $15 after.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
6:00pm - 7:00 pm
HUB Ottawa, 71 Bank Street, 6th floor, Ottawa, ON K1P 5N2
Chapbook Launch & Poetry Reading feat. A Greater Whole, by Shery Alexander Heinis. Signed copies of the book will be available for $5. refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by April 15, 2015 to [email protected]
Saturday, April 25, 2014
6:45pm
Christ Church (Festival Café) • 414 Sparks Street
Dying to Better Themselves: West Indians and the Building of the Panama Canal with Olive Senior. Hosted by CBC’s Adrian Harewood. Free event presented by Ottawa International Writers festival. RSVP mandatory. More info and RSVP at: http://www.writersfestival.org/events/spring-2015/dying-to-better-themselves-west-indians-and-the-building-of-the-panama-canal-with-olive-senior
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Dinner served at 7:00PM
Margaret Rywak Community Building, 68 Knoxdale Rd. Ottawa
Sierra Leone Community Association (SLCA) Ottawa presents: Sierra Leone's 54th Independence Anniversary dinner & dance. Music by DJ Johnny Smooth. Tickets: Adult $25.00 & Children $10. Cash bar. Contact for tickets: Monty Domingo: 613-355-8360 Patricia Domingo: 613-614-0238
Sunday, April 26, 2015
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Orleans United Church - 1111 Orleans Blvd., Ottawa, ON
Help Lesotho Pearl and Silk Spring Sale! Pearls4Girls is co-hosting a spring sale with TABITHA, an organization that sells fairtrade silk products handmade by women in Cambodia. Fashions by ESCAPE will also be featured. Perfect for Mother's Day shopping! Shop for beautiful freshwater pearl jewellery (bracelets, earrings and necklaces)! All proceeds support leadership programs for girls affected by HIV/AIDS and poverty in Lesotho (southern Africa).