Cost:
$20.00 to $25.00 (plus applicable fees)


Event Type:
On-Campus


Open To:
General Public

Presented by Hors Pair Social and the Ottawa Arts Council.

This February, we invite you to celebrate Black History Month with us by joining us at the Ottawa Black Creatives Hub’s Performing Arts Showcase – an art show featuring some of Ottawa best talent. This show will include performances by musical artists, dancers, poets and more.

This show was made possible with the support of the Ottawa Arts Council, Algonquin Student Association, The Algonquin Commons Theatre, The City of Ottawa and Youth Action Now.

This event is open to all. It is not a closed space for black attendees.

Artist Lineup:

Grey Bisson
N’nerjie
Sommer Knight
Malaïka Urbani
Chloe Bonnet
Miss Mcleod
Christjay
KingH509
Noni
Mxzy
Olivia Onuk
Carleton Afro Dance Crew AKA CADC
Jacqui Du Toit
Fitch Jean
Kiera Meeks


Tickets

$25.00 (plus applicable fees) - General Public
$20.00 (plus applicable fees) - Youth*
$15.00 (plus applicable fees) - AC Student Tickets ($10 discount)

*Youth - Tickets for under 12 are free. There is no need to register their ticket online. When you arrive at the registration desk please let the staff know that you will be attending the show with children so they provide a stamp for proof of payment.

*Please Note:

1) There will be tickets sold at the door in limited quantity. The ticket price at the door is the same as the ticket price online. You can pay cash, debit or credit.
2) Unlike other Hors Pair events, where we release 70% tickets online and keep 30% for the door, all of the tickets (100%) are being released at once. We are not reserving a percentage for the door. Meaning, if there are 50 tickets left on the day of the showcase, we can only sell 50 tickets at the ticket booth. There will be no additional tickets reserved at the door. We highly recommend purchasing your tickets online. Tickets at the door are not a guarantee.
3) Tickets are non-transferable, meaning if you’ve purchased tickets under your name, they cannot be given and transferred to someone else. You must request a refund. The other person must purchase tickets on a separate order.

*Valid Algonquin College student ID is required to access and use this ticket type.

All ages event. Free entry is provided for children under 12 years old; however, it is compulsory for children under 12 to obtain a ticket, and registration is only accessible at the Box Office.

All tickets are final sale. No exchanges, upgrades, or refunds. Additional fees may apply.

Buy Tickets Online


Schedule

5:00pm – Ticket booth opens

5:30pm – Doors open

6:00pm – Pre-show Panel 

7:00pm – Showcase begins

8:10pm – Intermission

10:00pm – Reception


More About This Event


About the Ottawa Black Creatives Hub:

The Ottawa Black Creatives Hub is a social club within Hors Pair Social for black creatives in the capital. We aim to create spaces where creatives can link up, learn, network and showcase their art. Our three main goals are: 

  • Professional Development: supporting creatives in their professional development with panels, workshops and other educational events and tools
  • Relationship-building: creating spaces where creatives can connect and network safely in a comfortable environment
  • Showcasing Black Art and Creativity: creating platforms and events where creatives and artists can showcase their art (such as the performing arts showcase)


About Hors Pair Social

Hors Pair Social is a social group and events company based in Ottawa. Founder and community-builder Sharlène Clarke created Hors Pair Social to respond to the gap in entertainment for young black adults in the capital by hosting curated social and entertainment events. Hors Pair Social was nominated as the best event planning company in the 2023 Ottawa Awards hosted by Faces Magazine.

About the Ottawa Arts Council: 

Established in 1982, the Ottawa Arts Council (the Council) is a bilingual service organization that advances, promotes and advocates for the arts in Ottawa. As a commitment to BIPOC artists the council created the Mandala Project: an initiative focused on showcasing the work of artists and collectives from equity-seeking communities. Mandala is an initiative launched in response to the call from Ottawa’s IBPOC Arts Community for stronger representation and advocacy within the arts sector. Thanks to this initiative they will be supporting the Ottawa Black Creatives’ Hub Performing Arts Showcase. For more information on the council: www.ottawaartscouncil.ca/ For more information on the Mandala Project: www.ottawaartscouncil.ca/mandala-project


FAQ:

Can I purchase tickets at the door?

Yes. There will be tickets sold at the door in limited quantity. The ticket price at the door is the same of the ticket price online.  You can pay cash, debit or credit.

At what time can I purchase my ticket at the door?

You can purchase your ticket at the door on the day of the show starting at 5:00pm.

Patrons are welcomed to stop by at Box Office to purchase their tickets during the operating hours (2:30pm-6:30pm Monday to Friday) after the event goes on sale, and they are also able to purchase at the event day.

If I cannot attend anymore, can the ticket be transferred to someone else?

ACT Box Office can assist transfer tickets if the patron is able to provide the email address/phone number of the individual they would like to transfer their tickets to; or they can leave their name and we can print out the tickets for pick up.

I won’t be able to attend but I’d like to financially support this project.

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Ottawa Black Creatives Hub. To support us financially, please contact us via email: mail@horspairsocial.com


Additional Information

Bar Service

Bar service will be available for this event.

Accessibility

The Algonquin Commons Theatre is committed to providing universal accessible seating for all patrons. Wheelchair accessible seating is available to purchase online, and at the Algonquin Commons Theatre Box Office. When purchasing tickets online on www.ticketmaster.ca, please click Filters and then the “Show accessible tickets” toggle for seat availability or more information. Remember to click Apply Filters to show accessible tickets on the map. Please contact the Box Office by phone at (613) 727-4723 x6442 or via email at boxoffice@algonquincollege.com if you require any special arrangements to be made. Learn more about accessibility options.

Coat Check

Coat Check will be provided for this event. There is a $2.00 cash fee per checked item. Large bags (such as backpacks, large purses, and gym bags) are not permitted into the venue.

Parking

Paid parking is in effect at all times. Red Parking Lot 8 is the closest possible lot to our venue. Parking is a $6.00 flat rate on weekends and after 5:00pm on weekdays in Lots 8, 9, 10 and 12. See Algonquin College Parking Services for the parking map.

Smoking

Algonquin College is a non-smoking campus. See the Algonquin College Smoke-Free Campus Policy for more details.