Community Events,
Free Programming
& Vendors
Fringe Courtyard
June 13 to 23 @ Club SAW, 67 Nicholas St.
This year, the festival hub will be located in the Club SAW Courtyard at 67 Nicholas Street (attached to Arts Court at 2 Daly Avenue).
It’s the place to meet friends, catch a vibe and ask: “What have you seen? What should I see?”
Recharge. Kick back with a drink and a bite to eat.
Check out this year’s free community programming series below, made possible with the generous support of Club SAW and the Donner Canadian Foundation:
Courtyard Hours
| Monday to Thursday | 5:00PM to 1:00AM |
| Friday | 5:00PM to 2:00AM |
| Saturday | 12:00PM to 2:00AM |
| Sunday | 12:00PM to 1:00AM |
Events Schedule
Wednesday 12
Preview Night
Arts Court Theatre & Studio (2 Daly Ave)
Doors at 7:00PM / Show at 7:30PM
Need help deciding which shows you’re checking out at this year’s Fringe? Join us at Preview Night where performers have two minutes to pitch their show. Hosted by The Velvet Duke! This event always fills up so get there early! Doors and bar open at 7:00pm. Previews start at 7:30pm.
Thursday 13
613DAY: Apt613 x Ottawa Fringe
Club SAW & Fringe Courtyard (67 Nicholas St)
5:00PM to late
Celebrate Apt613’s 15th birthday on the very first day of Ottawa Fringe 2024 with a local-love party at Club SAW. Don’t miss the 6:13PM toast!
5:00PM – DJs and live music with CORE Collective
6:00PM – Fringe Opening Speech
6:13PM – Apt613 Toast
9:00PM – Live music with Lucila X Maracle and OK Naledi
11:00PM – Late night DJ set
Friday 14
Cranium Connect:
Fire at the Fringe
Club SAW (67 Nicholas St)
9:00PM to late
Ottawa Fringe Festival has teamed up with Cranium Arts Project to bring a dope night of live music. Get ready to groove to live Afrobeat, Hip-hop and more. Hosted by Cranium Arts Project – MC J Morris
9:00PM – Doors
9:30PM – Taapz
10:00PM – Zoo Legacy
11:00PM – Rhythm Boyz
If you know you will no longer will be able to attend, please refund your ticket via Showpass to open up space for others.
Saturday 15
Silent Disco
Club SAW & Fringe Courtyard (67 Nicholas St)
9:30PM to 12:00AM
It’s back and groovier than ever! Join us for the ultimate dance party with DJs AL Connors and TRINIDADDY. Participants will receive a pair of quiet headphones. Choose your Fringe channel – dance the night away!
Sunday 16
Awesome Ghosts of Ontario
Arts Court Theatre (2 Daly Ave)
1:30PM to 2:00PM
An Ottawa School of Theatre Teen Acting Company performance.
Ghosts are haunting the woods of Ontario and Alice Wimbley – avid ghost hunter and disgruntled Tim Hortons employee – is going to prove it! Armed with her recorders and a crew consisting of her skeptical friend, her sardonic sister and her paranormally-inclined cousin, Alice boldly treks into the deep forest determined to get the spirits on tape.
Featuring Ottawa School of Theatre Teen Acting Company members:
Mia Jade Bouliane / Félixe Lafrenière / Nathan Montpetit / Maisie Troy
With a special appearance by Hayden Sovinsky
Written by Catherine Pelonero
Sunday 16
Fringe Family Day
Festival Grounds (2 Daly Ave)
It’s finally time to introduce Fringe to the kiddos in your life! Join us on the festival grounds, which will be bustling with street performers, vendors and a Drag Storytime* with Cyril Cinder and China Doll. Come spend Father’s day at the Fringe.
*Drag Storytime will have an ASL interpreter. If you require this service, email access@ottawafringe.com to reserve priority seating for access needs.
Wednesday 19
BEATS & BOARDS
Club SAW & Fringe Courtyard (67 Nicholas St)
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Live music. Board games. Chill vibes.
Come on your own or bring some friends, and let game master Rob hook you up with a group and a game. We will have tons of games available (over 50, in fact!), but feel free to bring your own as well.
Thursday 20
Drag Karaoke with China Doll
Club SAW (67 Nicholas St)
9:00PM to 11:30PM
We’re returning with another Fringe favourite event: Fringe Karaoke! Hosted by Ottawa legend China Doll, come by the Fringe Courtyard to belt out your fave tunes.
Friday 21
Fringe x Capital Pop-Up Cinema presents: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel parking lot (75 Nicholas St)
Starts at sundown (~8:30PM)
• Movie starts at dusk (around 8:30PM)!
• A historic venue with a fascinating past!
• Interactive viewing experience!
• Costumes encouraged!
• A pre-show from @broadwaynightsottawa!
• Open captions are provided!
• There will be no alcohol, but popcorn, candy and water will be available for purchase.
Saturday 22
‘QiGongidaa!
Fringe Courtyard (67 Nicholas St)
3:00PM / 4:00PM / 5:00PM
Saturday 22
SOLD OUT* – How Queer!
Club Saw (67 Nicholas St)
10:00PM to 11:30PM
*We still encourage walk-ins at the door because it is a free event. If you know you will no longer will be able to attend, please refund your ticket via Showpass to open up space for others. We will hold your seat for you 15 minutes after doors open.
In partnership with Capital Pride
How Queer! celebrates the diversity of talent found within Ottawa’s local queer burlesque industry. Join Victoria Vermouth and Oliver Easy for an evening that celebrates queer and trans bodies through the art of the tease.
Sunday 23
Fringe Awards and Closing Party
Arts Court Theatre (2 Daly Ave)
Club Saw & Fringe Courtyard (67 Nicholas Ave)
10:00PM to late
Join artists, audiences, volunteers and staff as we say farewell to the 2024 Ottawa Fringe Festival. Raise a toast to award winners and stay up late for one last night.
Vendor Schedule
Friday 14
Bombay Garden Indian Cuisine (Indian food)
BAHN MI Yes (Vietnamese sandwiches)
Saturday 15
Haven Cafe (Coffee and snacks)
Baccanalle (Caribbean food)
BAHN MI Yes (Vietnamese sandwiches)
Keepin’ it Vegan (Sandwiches and bowls)
Nima’s Golden Bagya (Snack-sized Bagya – vegan)
Himalayan Dumplings (Dumplings!)
Sunday 16
Haven Cafe (Coffee and snacks)
Spaniel’s Tale Book Store (Books and goodies)
Ottawa Library (Library card registration and book checkouts)
Friday 21
Bombay Garden Indian Cuisine (Indian food)
BAHN MI Yes (Vietnamese sandwiches)
Saturday 22
Haven Cafe (Coffee and snacks)
BAHN MI Yes (Vietnamese sandwiches)
Keepin’ it Vegan (Sandwiches and bowls)
Nima’s Golden Bagya (Snack-sized Bagya – vegan)
Sunday 23
Haven Cafe (Coffee and snacks)
Nima’s Golden Bagya (Snack-sized Bagya – vegan)
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