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This week at Irene’s !! Tickets and more info in the link in bio. #ottawamusic#livemusic#ottawalivemusic #ottawaevents #irenespub

Our FREE Homegrown Series is back! 🍻

We’ve teamed up with @btpbrewing to bring the Homegrown Series back for another year! From May 29 to June 6, we’re celebrating our city by showcasing free performances from local Ottawa musicians in our favourite partner venues.

This series is our way of saying thank you to Ottawa’s vibrant community of musicians, venues, and fans. ❤️

🔗 Full Lineup: program.ottawajazzfestival.com

Our patio is officially open !!

Lives Like Skyscrapers are at Irene’s Saturday night with Special Guests Chime of Wrens, Picastro & Mark Brownlee!! Tickets available in the link in bio. Hope to see you there !! #ottawamusic #livemusic#livemusicottawa #ottawaevents #irenespub

Here’s Tom, and we’re so stoked to have Tom join us on Saturday May 23 @irenespub First he’ll rip a few @chimeofwrensmusic songs and then join us on his sweet pedal steel for a never-before collaborative Lives Like Skyscrapers set.

But first on, at 9pm sharp, is @mmmmbrownlee followed by @wearebusybodies recording artist, the incredible @thebandpicastro returning to Ottawa for the first time in 15 years. This will be a special evening surely not to be missed!

Ticket link in bio

#slowcore #experimentalfolk #dreampop #shoegaze #supportindependentmusic

Good 2 Go are at Irene’s Friday night with Special Guests The Billy Vans !!
Tickets and more info in the link in bio.
#ottawamusic#livemusic#ottawalivemusic#ottawaevents#irenespub

Girls+ To The Front @ Irenes Pub

w/ Kristine St. Pierre, Krista Hartman & Loch Nisse Monster
Wednesday, May 20 • 8 PM - 10:30 PM
Irenes Pub - Ottawa, ON

Girls+ To The Front: Catch Kristine St-Pierre, Krista Hartman, and Loch Nisse Monster bringing fierce musicality and fresh lyricism to the stage in Ottawa for this one-time-only midweek feature!
@irenespub @kristine.stpierre @lochnissemonster @kristahartmanmusic

#folk2026 #folkcanada #folk #folkmusic #musicindustry

CAST UPDATE:

👑 Capital Kingdom presents All Ages Drag King Brunch: May 2026 Edition

They say April showers bring May flowers. Well, we're in luck because our May show's cast members definitely deserve all their flowers! Celebrate the start of spring with us with another edition of Capital Kingdom's All Ages Drag King Brunch.

Introducing your cast,

Host:
👑 Sam Smitten (he/him), A beloved staple of Ottawa’s drag and variety scene since 2019, he’s been captivating audiences with every note and every strut. So get ready for the sultry charm, the powerhouse vocals, and the magic of… Sam Smitten! @samsmitten_

Performers:
NEW 👑Brock Ollie Moore (he/him), Brock Ollie Moore is Ottawa’s cruciferous king. Brock is a fiercely unapologetic theater kid and loves vegetables a little too much.
@thebrockolliemoore

👑 Ego Stroker (he/him), Here comes Ego Stroker! Get ready to clap, cheer, and maybe even join in—because with Ego, everyone’s part of the show! @ego_stroker.king

NEW 👑 Twink Van Dyke (he/him), Look over there! It’s a bird… it’s a plane… NO, IT’S TWINK VAN DYKE Who’s got the funk? Twink’s got the funk! This high-energy fun-loving king is here to razzle your dazzles and keep the party going! @twinkvandyke


🗓️ Date: Sunday May 24, 2026
📍 Location: Irene's Pub @irenespub
⏰ Doors at 11:30 am | Show at 12:00 pm
🎟️ Ticket: $10 in advance | $15 at the door | Free for 12 years and under
Subject to availability

PLEASE NOTE: kids 12 years and under will still require a ticket for capacity requirements

Ticket link (also in bio):
https://ticketscandy.com/e/all-ages-drag-king-brunch-may-2026-edition-15678

All tickets are General Admission. Non-refundable.

Seating is not guaranteed.
Please come early to get a good seat.

(The venue provides a ramp outside and a washroom located on the main floor. Other washrooms on the lower level. If ramp is needed please advise in advance, if possible)

#dragking #Ottawa #lesbian #queer #drag

Very excited to get the old Chime of Wrens out on the road for some shows with @dronesoverdufferin @theburdockmusichall @liveslikeskyscrapersband annettestudios and @irenespub next week. DM me if you want details on any of these shows!

Brian Wallin & the Sexy Crime Fighting Band are at Irene’s this Saturday night with Special Guests 7ATE9 !!
Tickets and more info in the link. #ottawamusic#livemusicottawa #ottawaevents #ottawalivemusic#irenespub

Atlantis Jazz Ensemble are back Friday night at Irene’s !! Tickets available in the link in bio.Hope to see you there !
#jazz#ottawajazz#ottawaevents#ottawamusic#irenespub

We're into our 13th year of hosting, and hope you'll join us on Wednesday, May 13th @ 8pm!
Bring your instrument, or just listen and enjoy! 🎷🎤🎸🎺
Vocal mic, keyboard, amps and drums are all provided.