Loch Monster Media presents Summer Swelter, a midsummer night celebrating some of Ottawa's own RnB and pop sensations. The lineup brings together Emma Gabriel, Alicia Kayley, Mari Milano, and Loch Nisse Monster at the legendary Rainbow Bistro in the ByWard Market.
- When: Friday, July 31, 2026. Doors 8:00 pm, music 8:30 pm.
- Where: The Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray St
- Tickets: $15 presale / $20 at the door. Get tickets.
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The Rainbow Bistro
Ottawa's legendary blues bar (locally known as the "Rainbow Bar") since 1984, with live music Thursday through Saturday and a Sunday Afternoon Blues Jam in ByWard Market.
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