Join us today for networking, conversation, food and celebration as we honor Black History, culture and excellence. Connect with community, build
relationships, and help us set an intentional and inspiring tone for the month ahead.
- The Origin, 57 Lyndale Ave. Jan 31, 2pm-9pm.
- Entry is FREE!
- FREE Cultural Giveaways all day!
Soul City Music Fest would like to send a big Thank You to everyone that came out to the Moun Fou album release party last night. A surprise snowfall with serious freezing temperature, strong winds and folks still came out to show their support and love. That means a lot. Thank you to the City of Ottawa, Rainbow Bistro, volunteers. More photos videos coming soon.
Soul City Music Fest Presents: Moun Fou 'Therapy Session 2'. The album release party for his long awaited 6th studio album. Come out & celebrate this occasion, the album is being released on his birthday, so this in-person event promises to be a night to remember! 'Therapy Sessions 2' will be available to purchase on site!
- Sat Jan 10, 2026. Doors open at 8pm - 1am.
- Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray St Ottawa
- Tickets: $20
This Sat Jan 10th inside the Rainbow, 'MOUN FOU' album release party! Music provided by 'Mr. Bojangles'. Get to know the artist.
Renford Thomas Jr. a.k.a 'Mr. Bojangles'.
Renford Thomas is a true product of this community. Growing up under the tutelage of groups such as Harambee and Jamaican Ottawa Community Association (J.O.C.A.) Renford attributes much of his foundation to the teachings gained from these organizations.
More popularly known and regarded as “Mr. Bojangles”, Renford has solidified himself as a community leader operating a Marketing and Promotions Dj Entertainment business for over 20 years. Mr. Bojangles has brought forth, been apart of many of the community’s elite events. His electrifying personality and ability to captivate an audience allowed him the opportunity to travel, gracing stages throughout Canada, US, Caribbean and England; stamping his mark everywhere he has gone. His quality of technical skill is to be mentioned; however it has been his ability to connect with audiences that has made 'Bojangles' a highly sought after Dj, MC, promoter and entertainer. His focus has always been towards a standard of high quality and excellence.
Mr. Bojangles is a visionary. He has a passion for the youth and aims to continue creating youth initiatives in the future focussing on education and entertainment. Mr. Bojangles will be keeping the vibes up high!
- Sat Jan 10th, 8pm-10pm
- Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray St.
- $20
The Origin Arts and Community Center is your home away from home. From podcast to music videos, album releases, comedy shows, filming or just a cozy meeting space, book your next event with us!
The Origin, 57 Lyndale Ave.
613-793-8888
Happy New Years, Happy Kwanzaa to everyone! 2025 has come to an end & Kwanzaa this year was a treat with a live video call from Dr.Maulana Karenga (Check videos). In 2026, lots more to come and I will keep you informed! I pray that everyone was safe last night. Stay blessed!
Ottawa needed a Black owned arts space & we heeded The call. 10 years strong, it's been a struggle but we still here. Book your next event with us. 613-793-8888
787 on December 18 ✨ Thursday Night Dhikr ✨ ft. Cheikh Imam Sherrod will extend to include an Open Mic portion ft. Aziza Ba (King Kimbit) 🧘🏽🎶📝🦋
🎙️ RSVP at tinyurl.com/CCC33CABISS ❤️🔥🤲🏽🌹💚
If you missed it, you missed out! Ottawa showed out with soo much donations to help with the rebuilding of Jamaican homes affected by hurricane Melissa. The entertainment was a vibe, food on point, the energy was love. A big thank you to the community at large, Bling Kenny for the vision, the DJ's and artists Andrae Duhaney, Amindigenous Amindigenous, Claudia Joseph, for blessing us with their talents. Stay tapped in, lots more is coming up.
Halloween 2025 inside the Origin Arts and Community Center. If you are looking for a space for artistic presentation, workshop, meeting space. Contact us: 613-793-8888
