ShadowFest is a music and art show to raise funds for an all-inclusive, non-denominational cafe and dropin centre in Ottawa. 100% of sales from this event will be used to build Shadow Café. 

The event is sponsored by Steam Whistle, and a complimentary beer will be provided with each ticket purchase to those persons of 19+ years of age. 

Please note that the Rainbow Bistro is not wheelchair accessible. We apologize for any inconvenience. Street parking is available.  

WELCOME ADDRESS, VIPs, PERFORMANCES & ARTISTS 

Welcome Address by Brigitte Boulay, President of We Live in the Shadows  

Jim Watson - Mayor 
Catherine McKinney - Councillor 
Dylan Black - Boom 99.7 FM 
Chad Bouthillier - Peer Support Worker at the safe injection site  

Nina Segalowitz - Inuit Throat Singer 
Jarrod Shook - Spoken Word Artist 
Kevinn Schofieldd - Country
Audrey Saparno - Folk/Pop
Power of 3 - Folk
Michael Fahey - Roots/folk
BAKatcha - Covers/Dance

Visual artists:
Colleen Gray
Magdalena Morataya
Joe Dubinski
Kelly Stewart-Belisle
Joanne Overton McGregor
Alicia Marshall
Josie De Meo
Lynne Ethier
Barney Fadia
Julie Armstrong
 

First Nations Jewelry Designers:
Kelly Nahwegahbow Marsolais & Claire Nahwegahbow - The Beading Drum
Sunshine Quem Tenasco - Her Braids 

*Visual Artists & Face Painting will take place between 1-4pm, top level. 20% of all proceeds on visual art will be used to assist with the opening of Shadow Cafe. 

Ticket Price Breakdown: 
$50 - goes directly towards funding the opening of Shadow Cafe
$3.25 - processing fees

For those that do not have a CC or would like to purchase their tickets in cash or via an e-transfer, contact We Live in the Shadows, at weliveshadows@gmail.com, and we would be happy to assist. 

Non refundable.

We Live in the Shadows is driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the world a better place for all.

We are community-driven and strive to build productive relationships and make a positive impact with all of our pursuits. We support other grassroots organizations to bring the most help to those in need as we can! 

We are not strangers to addiction, mental health issues, loss and through our collective experiences, we are able to bring compassion and understanding to our street friends. 

Our mission for Shadow Café is to create a space for local artists, musicians and support our local businesses. We raise funds through special events, artwork sales, resale of local good and sales from the café to support Ottawa's marginalized. We will provide a free space for musicians and artists to showcase their work. We will operate a dry café that is non-denominational, all-inclusive and pet friendly. 

We are community focused and strive to make a better place for all.