we’re back! and we couldn’t be more excited. to make our return, we want to do something laid-back, music-filled.

so join us for cinq à 7 - our twist on the classic after-work casual hang to nuture connections and hopefully make news ones.

You’ve been asking. And we heard you.

On Sunday, September 21st, AMASHOWZA, Hors Pair Social and 613RnB are throwing the kind of block party that’ll remind you exactly how summer is supposed to feel.

PALME IS BACK FOR ONE LAST TIME! If you haven't heard (see our Instagram post from July 30th) we’ve decided the close the chapter on Palme. What started as a bold idea for more lavish summer events in Ottawa, quickly turned into a staple in the capital’s social scene and we couldn’t be prouder. Join us for next and last Palme at Sky Lounge on August 24th at 4PM with your best denim fit.

Please note that doors will close at 7:00 PM. Meaning all guests—whether or not they have online tickets—are expected to arrive before 7:00 PM. This helps create the best experience for everyone attending by ensuring a smooth flow of the event.

Sounds by Spinny, LMD and Waklexx (from Montreal)

PALME IS BACK! So bring your flag and meet us at Sky Lounge on July 24th at 4PM with best colourful fit.

The vibes: Afro-Beats, Dancehall, Soca, Kompa, Raboday, Shatta and a dash or RnB. A bit of Burna Boy, a bit of Vybz Kartel , a bit of Joe Dwet File. We're going all around the Caribbean and Africa.

Date: July 27th 2025 at 4PM

Sounds by Messemup, Nycky Ghost and Derrick Jordan(from Montreal)

Location: Sky Lounge, Ottawa - 73 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T2

Dress Code: Bright summer colours. Chic, elegant, going out outfits / attire.

On May 4th we’ll be hosting a private media event to celebrate the launch of OTDigital, our new social club powered our parent company, Hors Pair Social.

🗓️ May 4th at 1PM
📍Ottawa, Ontario
🎟️ By invitation only

Due to the limited space in this venue, this soft launch will be by invitation only, however, we hope to host a bigger public launch in the near future!

For more information on OTDigital. https://www.horspairsocial.com/otdigital

Welcome to ‘Rendez-Vous’, a speed dating and single’s mixer.

HOW TO SIGN UP:

1. Sign up by filling out the interest questionnaire on our website horspairsocial.com

2. Once you are verified, you will be sent a private Eventbrite link to purchase a ticket.

3. Purchase your ticket.

4. You’re all done. Sit back. Your date is coming up soon.

Débranché is back. Tickets go on sale at 8PM.

Palme, our Afro-Caribbean Day party is back!

This time with a new dress code and a new DJ line up!

🗓️: August 25th at 4PM
📍: Sky Lounge, 73 york street
🎶: Sounds by @drletti, @djupngone @kidcrayola
👚👖👗: Dress code - all shades of brown and beige
🎟️: Tickets are sold on Eventbrite.

Palme, our Afro-Caribbean Day party is back!

Peinture + Prosecco is back. Join us on April 17th.

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 and  Algonquin Students’ Association.

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

The Ottawa Black Creatives Hub's Performing Arts Showcase

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.

*Please note, this event is open to all. It is not a closed space for black attendees.

Schedule

5:00 PM- Ticket booth opens

5:30 PM - Doors open

6:00 PM- Pre-show Panel 

7:00 PM - Showcase begins

8:10 PM- Intermission

10:00 PM- Reception

Featured artists:

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 JeanKiera Meeks 

Tickets:

Adult ticket (25 +) - 25$

Youth ticket (12 to 25) - 20$

Kids - 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 can get a stamp or proof of payment.

Free entry is offered to children under 12; however, it is compulsory for them to obtain a ticket to attend since a seat needs to be reserved. The registration is accessible at the Box Office during open hours. 

Please note that 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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.

Location:The event will be held at the Algonquin Commons Theatre, inside the Algonquin College’s student commons. You can find the theatre by entering the Robert C. Gillett Student Commons building. There is parking available on site.

Algonquins Commons Theatre

Robert C. Gillett Student Common

1385 Woodroffe Ave Room E 104

Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8

Accessibility: The auditorium is 100% wheelchair-accessible. When opening the TicketMaster page, please select a seat that is wheelchair-accessible if you need one. If there are no more seats available, please contact Irene, the Box Office Coordinator at yii@algonquincollege.com with the subject line ‘Accessible Seats - OBCH Showcase’ to reserve your seat

Media: There will be a limited number of media passes available.To reserve a pass please send Jenna, the Theatre Marketing Coordinator an email at tregwij@algonquincollege.com with subject line: ‘Media Pass - OBCH Showcase’. When emailing Jenna, please clarify if you need a media pass and/or a reviewer ticket. A media pass allows you to take photographs and a reviewer allows you to attend the show without taking pictures (For example, if you would like to write an article.) 

Food and beverages:

Light refreshments will be provided at the reception.

There are two vending machines and one water fountain located in the building. 

Marketplace Food Court (D Building) - Operating hours: Monday to Thursday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Observatory (A Building) - Operating hours: Monday to Friday: 11am-7pm

Wolves Den (X Building/ARC) - Operating hours: Monday to Friday: 11am-10pm

Questions - Help: For any customer questions please contact the Algonquin Commons Theatre Box Office at: 

613-727-4723 x6442 or boxoffice@algonquincollege.com 

Box Office is open from Monday to Friday 2:30pm-6:30pm.

FAQ:

Is this event only for black attendees?

No. This is event is open to all.

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 (February 20th) 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) and they are also able to purchase at the event day. 

At what time can I enter the auditorium?

The doors of the auditorium open at 5:30PM.

Can I come to the show with my kids? How much is it for a kid under 12?

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

Free entry is offered to children under 12; however, it is compulsory for them to obtain a ticket to attend since a seat needs to be reserved. The registration is accessible at the Box Office during operating hours. 

I’d like to offer some media coverage. Can I get a media pass?

Please send an email to Jenna, the Theatre Marketing Coordinator an email at tregwij@algonquincollege.com with the subject line ‘Media Pass - OBCH Showcase’. When emailing Jenna, please clarify if you need a media pass and/or a reviewer ticket. A media pass allows you to take photographs and a reviewer allows you to attend the show without taking pictures (For ex. If you would like to write an article.) 

I cannot attend anymore. How can I request a refund?

ACT refund policy is all sales are final, no refunds, exchanges or upgrades. 

What is the full refund policy?

ACT refund policy is all sales are final, no refunds, exchanges or upgrades.

Is the auditorium wheelchair accessible?

The auditorium is 100% wheelchair-accessible. When opening the TicketMaster page, please select a seat that is wheelchair-accessible if you need one. If there are no more seats available, please contact Irene, the Box Office Coordinator at yii@algonquincollege.com with the subject line ‘Accessible Seats - OBCH Showcase’ to reserve your seat

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

I have read the FAQ and I have not found the answer to my question. How can I get help regarding my ticket purchase?

 For any customer questions please contact the Algonquin Commons Theatre Box Office at: 

613-727-4723 x6442 or boxoffice@algonquincollege.com 

Join us on Sunday February 4th 2024 for an evening of art, networking, conversation and music.

Created by Hors Pair Social and The Moving Art Gallery, Crépu is an art show and meditation on black hair. This edition of Crépu is collaboration with Ingenium, the crown corporation that oversee three museums: the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, Canada Aviation and Space Museum and the Canada Science and Technology Museum.

This event is supported by the City of Ottawa, Youth Action Now, Cloré Beauty and Ingenium.

Link to Ingenium website: https://ingeniumcanada.org/scitech/events/crepu-our-dna-a-black-hair-art-show

Join us for a night of soulful music, poetry and the launch of our new series, Débranché.

How does it work? Simple.

The first half of the night will be filled with performances by featured artists (there are different featured artists for each event). The second half will be open mic lineup, meaning anyone who wishes to perform will be able to do so. There will be a sign up sheet at the registration desk.To perform during the open mic, please purchase your ticket and sign up when you arrive.

Débranché - an unplugged music and poetry open-mic night

Date: December 8th - 7PM

Location: Red Bird, 1165 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3X7

Featured Artists: OK Naledi, Mikyas, Sandra, ChristJay, The Lionyls

Please note that due to the limited capacity of the venue. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Join us on November 19th for a networking mixer hosted by Ottawa Black Creative's Hub.

Have you ever wanted to meet people in your creative field? Learn from folks who have experience in their industries? Network with different black creatives in Ottawa? You're at the right place.

During this mixer we will welcome 2 creatives for a mini-workshop and Q+A on grant writing, brand collaborations and sponsorships.

Date: Sunday November 19th - 6PM to 9PM

Location: Charlotte, 340b Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1M6

Join us for a night of soulful music, poetry and the launch of our new series, Débranché.

How does it work? Simple.

The first half of the night will be filled with performances by featured artists (there are different featured artists for each event). The second half will be open mic lineup, meaning anyone who wishes to perform will be able to do so. To be part of the open mic lineup, you can either sign up online or the day of the event. There will be a sign up sheet at the registration desk.

If you wish to perform, please fill out this form. https://forms.gle/Yp5vYokPEtVwsja3A

Débranché - an unplugged music and poetry open-mic night

Date: September 15th - 7PM

Location: Red Bird, 1165 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3X7

Featured Artists: Lonely Boy, Doressa, Noni, Maya Spoken

Please note that due to the limited capacity of the venue. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Join us on August 11h for the Ottawa Black Creative's Hub's summer networking mixer.

Have you ever wanted to meet people in your creative field? Learn from folks who have experience in their industries? Network with different black creatives in Ottawa? You're at the right place.

What to expect? An exclusive rooftop patio, cocktails, small bites, mingling and good vibes.

This event a closed space for creatives who are black or identify as black.

Due to presence of alcohol, this is a 19+ event.

Date: August 11th - 7PM to 10PM

Address: Rabbitt Hole - 208 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1P 5C1

Please note, the event is on the rooftop on there are quite a few stairs to get up (there is no other way to access the rooftop). If you have mobility issues and require help to get up to the rooftop, please let us know in advance and we will make proper arrangements.

Please note, if the weather does not allow us to host the event (rain or storm), the event will be pushed back to August 18th.

This is event is cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

We are thrilled to announce the Ottawa Black Creatives Hub - a social club for black creatives across various creative industries to link up, learn and network.

Have you ever wanted to meet people in your creative field? Learn from folks who have experience in their industries? Network with different black creatives in Ottawa? You're at the right place.

Come celebrate the launch of the hub with and network with black creatives in Ottawa.

This event a closed space for creatives who are black or identify as black.

Due to presence of alcohol, this is a 19+ event.

Date: April 2nd 2023 - 6PM

Schedule:

6:00PM: Doors open

6:30PM: Introduction to the OBCH + Highlight on a few Black creatives

7:00PM: Mingling

9:00PM: End of event

There is no registration required to participate in OBCH events however, by signing up you will receive email notifications for OBCH events directly to your email. To sign up: https://forms.gle/pGtfPY9z7kD89GX28

Looking for evening plans in March?

Join us on March 5th at 6:00PM for our third edition of Peinture + Prosecco, a painting workshop paired with some bubbly, wine and ambient music. Need more convincing? Award-winning artist Allan André will be teaching the workshop- so come enjoy some sultry music, nibble on appetizers and paint with us!

Due to presence of alcohol, this is a 19+ event.

Date: March 5th 2023 - 6PM

Ticket includes:

Access to painting workshop hosted by Allan André

Painting supplies

Your choice of white wine, red wine and of course.. prosecco

Appetizers

Schedule

6:00PM: Doors open and set up

6:30PM: Start of painting workshop

Looking for evening plans in December?

Join us on December 4th at 6:00PM for our second edition of Peinture + Prosecco, a painting workshop paired with some bubbly, wine and ambient music. Need more convincing? Ben Joseph from Sax n Sip will be performing - so come enjoy some soultry music, nibble on appetizers and paint with us!

Due to presence of alcohol, this is a 19+ event.

Ticket includes:

Access to painting workshop hosted by Dorothé K.

Painting supplies

Your choice of white wine, red wine and of course.. prosecco

Appetizers by Chef C (@houseoftakeaway)

Paint. Sip. Mingle. Chill.

Looking for evening plans in October ?

Join us on October 14th at 6:00PM for our first edition of Peinture + Prosecco, a painting workshop paired  with some bubbly, wine and ambient music. Need more convincing? We’re partnering with Nyarai Cellars, the only black-owned winery in Canada so you can nibble on drinks and appetizers as you paint.

Date: October 14th at 6PM

Venue: LIFE - 110 York Street, Ottawa

Painting Workshop by Dorothé K. (Creator of Sip n Paint)

Appetizers by Chef C.