10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend: April 8-10

 The Capital Beatles When: April 8, 2022 Where: Overflow Brewing Company, 2477 Kaladar Avenue What time: 8 pm Admission: $20 Click here for tickets Were so exciting to have live music back in Ottawa. Head to Overflow Brewery to catch The Capital Beatles. At the same time, sample one of the

Get your green on and head out to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day

 After two years of uncertainty and cancelled celebrations, what better way to kick off the reopening than by heading out to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Local bars and pubs are getting ready to party like it’s (sort of) 2019! If you’d like to see some live music, grab a Guinness

Best of Ottawa 2020: Local brewers and distillers

 ?After over 20-years writing about life in Ottawa, we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this weekly series, we share our picks with you — our top hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share and discuss

Local brews to enjoy this patio season

 Spring has finally sprung, so why not celebrate with some of the best craft beers Ottawa has to offer? There are over three dozen local craft breweries in Ottawa, but you can never go wrong with these top 10 OLM favourites. Overflow Brewing Company-Landlocked IPA This amazing brewery not only

BEST OF OTTAWA 2019: Local Breweries & Distilleries

 After over 20-years writing about life in Ottawa, we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this weekly summer series, we’ll share our picks with you -  our top hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share

Trivia Nights of Ottawa

 Alrighty, so you’re feeling uncharacteristically competitive. Or, you are unapologetically, innately, a competitive person. Maybe trivia is your lot in life. Maybe you just simply want a night out that will stimulate your brain. You want to do something. You’ve been seeking an activity that you and your buddies can engage in

Cheesin and Pleasin at Ottawa’s Very Own Cheese Soirée

 The most recent premiere event on Ottawa’s foodie calendar, put on by Ingenium Canada/Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, was the pinnacle of Cheesdom, providing attendees with a night full of raclette, fondue, and tasting (along with making) stations. Ottawa’s very own Cheese Soirée introduced guests to a roomful of new