Thank you to The Blue Pearl Foundation & The Ottawa Community Foundation for generously sponsoring Sad Girl Café! Join Libby Hortop as she hosts the Sad Girl Café open mic for women of all ages on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00 -9:00 pm. Any style of music or spoken word is welcome. We provide the sound system, a piano and a drumset, the seating capacity is 35. The first twelve performers who sign up to perform will be randomly chosen. Tickets are free, order yours below.

Q&A

Q: Do I have to sing sad songs?
A: No! Happy songs and poems are welcome!

Q: Can men attend Sad Girl Café?
A: Yes!

Q: Can men perform at Sad Girl Café?
A: Men can perform with women. Our intent is to centre women’s voices.

Q: How can I attend?
A: Free tickets are available at http://www.gigspace.ca and we ask that you “buy” one ahead of time (35 seats available). Present yourself between 6 and 7 the day of at @gigspace.ottawa 953 Gladstone Ave.

Q: Do I have to perform?
A: No! You’re welcome to come and watch.

Q: How can I perform?
A: When you arrive, write your name on a piece of paper and stick it in the Kleenex box! 12 performer slots are available. Throughout the night we will draw names in random order.

Q: I am non-binary/trans/genderqueer, etc… Can I perform?
A: Yes! Sad Girl Café aims to be a safe space for all gender minorities.

Q: Can I sing to a backing track?
A: Sure! It’s helpful if you have your own cable to plug into the board but we have one that usually works.

Q: What’s on stage?
A: We usually set up three mics and 2 DIs. There is also a lovely acoustic piano.

Q: Can I eat and drink at Sad Girl Café?
A: Please do! We have alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages for sale but no snack options so you might want to pre- or post- eat.

Q: Are there buses? Can I park my car?
A: We are served by bus #14 and #85. There is a parking lot for cars.