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Your Friday plans are made In The Black
Join us on Friday, May 8 at 7pm! More than a comedy night, In the Black 2.0 is a space for laughter, connection, and community. A portion of proceeds will support charities selected by the performers.
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This Mocha Latte will be served hot May 2
Ottawa, you’ll want to get to labO this Saturday night for the first ever Mocha Latte Live An evening of circus, dance, burlesque, and music performed by some of your favourite local BIPOC artists! Velvet will be your emcee and…
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Fight for live comedy, this Sunday
This Sunday at The Grove, a group of fine performers are going to A) showcase a format in its baby phase, and B) ask the audience to be masked. Honestly, I know which is the harder thing these days. So…
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Ottawa, fulfill your Wanderlust April 25
It was a thrill to kick off “Wanderlust: Improvised Tales of Travel, Love & Longing”, last weekend with Claire Biddiscombe, the ensemble, and tech crew
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