Art House

Art House Experience the Ottawa arts community in this unique cafe, bar, and gallery! What we do can be summed up in three words: coffee, cocktails, creative.
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Hosting live shows, special exhibitions, and serving quality food and drinks day and night. The hottest new hub for artists and makers in the six one three. and are what we’re all about. Roll through today to learn more ♡

Next Month, come see Fleeting Visions, a cinematic ambient music duo made up of Erik Johnson-Scherger (strings) and Jack...
07/31/2026

Next Month, come see Fleeting Visions, a cinematic ambient music duo made up of Erik Johnson-Scherger (strings) and Jack Hui Litster (electronics, synths, percussion).

Friday August 21, Doors at 8:30 PM, Show at 9 PM
Get tickets now through the link in our bio or through the events page of our website.

Their music sounds and feels like a film score. Their instrumental performances take listeners on a journey through the theatre of the mind, painting sonic landscapes that flow from one song into the next like chapters in a story, enabling the audience's imagination and creativity.

About the Artist:

Erik Johnson-Scherger and Jack Hui Litster are Fleeting Visions, an Ottawa-based cinematic ambient duo. Both are composers, improvisers, and multi-instrumentalists, and their music takes you on simultaneously familiar and ethereal journeys, never to the same realm twice. Each Fleeting Visions performance is a fresh, captivating and transcendent experience.

In 2026 Jack and Erik collaborated to compose and record the music for Christian Guerin's television series Les Enfants de la Nouvelle France, shot in Ottawa and streaming on Bell Fibe TV.

Did you catch this cocktail on Your Morning Ottawa on CTV this morning? Our cafe manager Miguel can be spotted this this...
07/31/2026

Did you catch this cocktail on Your Morning Ottawa on CTV this morning?

Our cafe manager Miguel can be spotted this this morning's segment of "Your Neighbourhood" making our Hibiscus Margarita as well as our seasonal Pineapple Coconut Mocha for

Miss this morning's show but still want to see our segment? Check out the link in our bio and go to the "in the Media Tab" to watch it now on CTV's website.

Massachusetts-based songwriter Jake McKelvie brings his insightful songs to Ottawa for the first time, with local friend...
07/29/2026

Massachusetts-based songwriter Jake McKelvie brings his insightful songs to Ottawa for the first time, with local friends Tea & Oranges opening the night!

August 16, Doors at 5:30 PM, Show at 6 PM
Get tickets now through the link in our bio or through the events page of our website.

About the Artists:

Jake McKelvie has traveled the DIY touring circuit in the US and UK for over a decade, carving out a niche for himself as a songwriter and performer. Known for his off-kilter "stream of self-consciousness" lyricism, he sings his songs either as a solo performer or with his newly minted backing band, "the New Old Band".

He released his latest LP "A New Kind of Hat" in 2024 and has been touring in support of it since.

Support from Tea & Oranges, an Ottawa-based singer-songwriter trio with folk and indie rock influences

1 week left to get your tickets to Sebastian Cortes & David Hakizimana. This Ottawa based jazz fusion duo blending intri...
07/26/2026

1 week left to get your tickets to Sebastian Cortes & David Hakizimana.
This Ottawa based jazz fusion duo blending intricate improvisation with dynamic rhythmic interplay, will be here at Art House on August 2nd!

August 2, Doors at 5:30 PM, Show at 6 PM
Get tickets through the link in our bio or through the events page of our website

Together, this duo explores the space between modern jazz, groove, and spontaneous musical conversation. Their performances balance virtuosity with expressive storytelling, creating an intimate and engaging experience.

Sebastian Cortes is a young up and coming jazz drummer and multi-instrumentalist, blending styles such as jazz fusion, hard bop, and prog rock with heavy improvisation. He has performed at venues such as The Rainbow, and Irene's pub, and has earnt recognition through a variety of local and foreign jam sessions.

David Hakizimana is an emerging gospel jazz pianist, fusing the rich traditions of gospel music with jazz, soul, and contemporary improvisation. A dedicated church performer, he has performed at numerous church services, and faith-based events, earning recognition for expressive musicianship and heartfelt performances.

07/26/2026

Coming up this week at Art House:

Tickets for all paid events can be found through the link in our bio or the events page of our website.

Monday: Weekly Open Mic night. Sign up starts at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm

Tuesday: Weekly Life Drawing classes with Shawn. Starts at 7pm

Wednesday: Tipsy Scholars Lecture "The Church of me: How Individualism Became Our New Religion" featuring Grace Richards 7-9pm. Sold Out

Friday: 11th house is in for Tarot Readings from 10am-12pm and then it's time for some hot jazz! Join us for Fever Pitch Hot Jazz on Friday. Doors at 8:30pm, Show at 9pm.

Saturday: Australian singer songwriter Floyd Ives will be performing with guests Ayola and Josh Dimonte. Doors at 8:30pm, show at 9pm

Sunday: The Ottawa based jazz fusion duo Sebastian Cortes and David Hakizimana will be here. Doors at 5:30pm, show at 6pm.

1 week left to grab your tickets for the first show of August: Australian singer-songwriter Floyd Ives will be here join...
07/25/2026

1 week left to grab your tickets for the first show of August: Australian singer-songwriter Floyd Ives will be here joined by Ayola and Josh Dimonte.

August 1, Doors at 8:30 PM, Show at 9 PM
Get your tickets now through the link in our bio or through the the events page of our website.

Floyd Ives visiting Canada for the first time, on a grassroots pub tour. Floyd plays wry and heartfelt acoustic ballads, and has been described as “Ed Sheeran from the 1970’s”, “David Byrnes Australian cousin”, and “Wes Anderson if he played guitar”.

He is supported by two fantastic artists; Ayola and Josh Dimonte

Ayola, an Afrosoul singer-songwriter from Nigeria, whose music lives at the intersection of reflection and raw storytelling.

Josh Dimonte, who pairs fingerstyle guitar playing with thoughtful lyrics delivered by a tenor voice.

The Art & Mortality Death Cafe is Back Next Month!August 9, Doors at 5:30 PM , Event at 6 PMEntrance to the event is by ...
07/25/2026

The Art & Mortality Death Cafe is Back Next Month!

August 9, Doors at 5:30 PM , Event at 6 PM
Entrance to the event is by donation. Donations can be
made on the ticket link in our bio

A Death Cafe is an event where people, often
strangers, are invited to enjoy tea, cake, and discuss
death. The Death Cafe model was developed by Jon
Underwood and Sue Barsky Reid, based on the ideas
of Bernard Crettaz.

Art & Mortality Death Cafe is going to be run out of The
Art House. While there is no set agenda, guests are
encouraged to bring art supplies to work on projects or
express their thoughts visually.

Pasalubong Death Care is running this event for free,
and donations will be going towards covering venue
costs. Our goal is to encourage people to connect with
others, express their grief, and learn more about
themselves, mortality, and their community. Death
Cafes are not a replacement for grief or bereavement
therapy. If a person is unwilling or unready to talk about
death, this is not the event for them.
This event is meant to be transient and confidential.

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You deserve a sweet treat!Come in a enjoy a little break this weekend with a perfect summer pairing of an iced coffee an...
07/25/2026

You deserve a sweet treat!

Come in a enjoy a little break this weekend with a perfect summer pairing of an iced coffee and a large cookie.
A little weekend pick-me-up after a long week on a sunny day. Doesn't get much better than that!

Featured Menu Items:
Black Iced Americano (can easily be customized to your taste with sweetener, honey, decaf / half-caf options, flavoured syrups, ample syrup, and the milk of your choice)
Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookie that comes with a sprinkle of sugar on top

Only 1 week left to try our Matcha of the month flavour: LycheeMade with lychee black tea syrup made in house, and vibra...
07/24/2026

Only 1 week left to try our Matcha of the month flavour: Lychee

Made with lychee black tea syrup made in house, and vibrant green lightly caffeinated matcha power, the lychee matcha is floral and fruity and amazing iced with your favourite milk.

Available until the end of July, there are 7 days left to come out and try this tropical, slightly sweet, and fragrant matcha latte in house, on our sunny patio, or to go.

Fever Pitch Hot Jazz is Back NEXT WEEK!Friday July 31, Doors at 8:30pm. Jazz starts 9pm.Get tickets through the link in ...
07/24/2026

Fever Pitch Hot Jazz is Back NEXT WEEK!

Friday July 31, Doors at 8:30pm. Jazz starts 9pm.
Get tickets through the link in our bio or through the events page of our website.

Art House is proud to present the hottest of jazz shows in the city on the last Friday of every month! Let the Capital City Stompers quartet take you back to the 1920s for New Orleans-style jazz that blends the playful spirit of ragtime, the sweet magic of the blues, and swinging energy of brass bands.

Please not, this is a full house event. Your ticket guarantees you a seat in the house but not necessarily a seat with a direct line of sight to the performers. We recommend coming early to snag a spot or if you need accommodations, like a guaranteed seat for accessibility reasons, to please email us at [email protected] at least 72 hours before the event.

Address

555 Somerset Street West
Ottawa, ON
K1R5K1

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 10pm
Tuesday 10am - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 12am
Saturday 10am - 12am
Sunday 10am - 8pm

Telephone

613-518-4782

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