Where Ottawa Magazine Winter Spring 2018 | Page 11

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Feb . 8-10 MEGAPHONO is one of the city ’ s most important music events , showcasing 70 musicians in 25 venues across Ottawa-Gatineau . It also hosts a conference that connects burgeoning local artists with industry representatives from Canada and abroad . This year ’ s musicians include Latinx electronic singer-songwriter Lido Pimienta , winner of the 2017 Polaris Music Prize , and many rising Ottawa acts including the post-apocalyptic power-pop of Scattered Clouds , soulful hip hop and R & B from Blakdenim , and pure punk fun from sludgy surf rockers Bonnie Doon . Various locations , megaphono . tv
winter Brewfest

4 Feb . 16-17 Breweries , bites , and bangers — what ’ s not to like ? Entering its fourth year , Winter Brewfest provides a selection of over

Ottawa Beer & Poutine Fest
Winter Brewfest
150 craft beers served up with delicious pub-friendly food and local DJs spinning infectious beats . Due to its surging popularity , this year Brewfest moves to the historic Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park . There will also be indoor games , as well as outdoor activities around a fire pit , and sweet maple taffy on snow ! Lansdowne Park , 1015 Bank St ., brewfest . ca / ottawa
ottawa Beer & poutine Fest

5 April 26-28 If poutine is the ultimate Canadian comfort food , then beer is its ideal companion . Sponsored by local curd-makers St . Albert ’ s Cheese , this food and drink fiesta features traditional poutine alongside exotic versions of the fries , gravy , and cheese curd mess . Fancy lobster or filet mignon on top of that gooey concoction ? What about Greek , Italian , or Lebanese versions ? There are also gluten-free and veggie-friendly options , because everyone deserves a good poutine . Festival Plaza , Ottawa City Hall , 110 Laurier Ave . W ., ottawapoutinefest . ca

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