SPECTACLE VIVANT

CKCU 93.7 FM Live at the Laff

What: Long-time radio station, CKCU FM 93.1FM, will be broadcasting live from 10am-1pm as part of their 50th anniversary celebration.

When: Saturday, November 8th, 2025

Timeline: The first show, Canadian Spaces, runs from 10am to 12pm, and will feature half a dozen local songwriters from Ottawa. The second show, The Back 40, will run from noon until 1pm, and features an all bluegrass musical show.

ALL AGES! No cover!

We will be opening the doors early at 10am to welcome you all in for some great tunes. The kitchen will be featuring our PELT sandwich (peameal bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato) for 10% off, and our full menu will be available. Yes, you can order a beer at 10am! And as always, no cover charge in sight. Come and revel in the beauty of music in our humble town.

If you can’t make it in person, tune in on the radio at 93.1 FM, or watch the live stream https://www.ckcufm.com/. It will also be available after on their website and YouTube channel.

see you at the laff!

Lundi

LE 5-STAR MONDAY BAND À 20H

5-Star Mondays with Dave Bignell and the band!! After working at the Chateau Lafayette for over 20 years as the soundman for the Lucky Ron Show, Dave Bignell now has his own regular show on Monday nights - Five Star Mondays. Drawing on his background of rock, funk, country, jazz, & blues, he performs a selection of his original songs as well as an eclectic assortment of tunes from a wide variety of musical genres for your listening pleasure ! He played with The Hammerheads for Lucky Ron’s wedding, but for the Five Star Mondays Dave will be backed up by a small combo of well known Ottawa musicians : Peter Von Althen /Drums, Ned Pitt / Bass, Fred Guignion /Guitar. What to do on the chillest, most exclusive night of the week ? Check out the 5-Star Monday Night at Ottawa’s Historic Chateau Lafayette !

Mardi

LE CÉLÈBRE OPEN MIC DU MARDI SOIR À 20H

Tuesday Night World Famous Open Mic Night is Ottawa’s BEST Open Mic!! Okay, that’s according to us, but we’re not foolin! Our stage draws plethora of talented local musicians to stretch their stage legs and sing for you all. Sign ups start after 7pm, and music starts at 8pm. Our host with the most, John Carroll, ensures that there is time for all musicians who sign up to perform. House guitar available, and we encourage musicians over karaoke sing-along style. Come on out and claim your moment in the spotlight!

Les mercredis

LE JOHN CARROLL SHOW À 20H

Local blues musician, John Carroll, has been filling the walls of the Laff with his unique blend of blues and soul for over 20 years. His Wednesday night show is just the ticket to get you over the mid-week hump. Find him every Wednesday, starting at 8pm, and playing all night long. No cover charge, no reservations, no tickets required.

Les jeudis

JEUDI SOIR EN DIRECT À 21 HEURES

Every Thursday night we feature great local music, with a different band every week. Their only goal - set the vibe, and keep the tunes going!

Vendredi

DJ Poundkey VINYL DAD ROCK 17h-20h

DJ Poundkey a le don de jouer exactement ce que vous voulez entendre. Il sélectionne chaque disque vinyle, chaque chanson, pour créer des playlists uniques chaque semaine. Retrouvez-le tous les vendredis de 17h à 20h.

Fire'd Up le vendredi soir à 21 heures

Chaque semaine, nous invitons un trio local différent à monter sur scène. Le meilleur mélange de musiciens locaux qu'Ottawa a à offrir vous apporte sa marque de reprises et d'originaux, pour faire durer la soirée. Aucune couverture, aucune réservation, aucun billet requis ! Apportez vos chaussures de danse !

Le samedi

Le Lucky Ron Show à 16h

Une véritable légende dans la vallée de l'Outaouais. Le Lucky Ron Show est un pilier du Laff depuis 1999 ; il se produit tous les samedis de 16 à 20 heures. En mars 2023, nous avons élargi le Lucky Ron Show pour inclure des solos et des duos de musique country locale pour ouvrir le spectacle. Pendant l'entracte, nous avons prévu d'excellents instrumentistes, ainsi que des danseurs ! Consultez le calendrier ci-dessus pour voir qui rejoindra Lucky Ron sur la scène emblématique.

Alors mettez-vous en selle, prenez un verre et préparez-vous à marcher, à crier, à hululer et à brailler tout au long du plus grand plaisir que vous aurez un samedi après-midi à Ottawa. Aucune couverture, aucune réservation, aucun billet n'est requis !

DJ Poundkey VINYLTAP à 22h

DJ Poundkey a le don de jouer exactement ce que vous voulez entendre. Il sélectionne à la main chaque disque vinyle, chaque chanson, pour créer des listes de lecture uniques chaque semaine. Retrouvez-le tous les samedis soirs à partir de 22 heures.

Le dimanche

L'après-midi du dimanche de 15h à 18h

Every Sunday afternoon from 3-6pm, entertainment abounds! Acoustic solos and duos bring you some great tunes - it’s like an old fashioned kitchen party. On the last Sunday of every month, we invite some of the best performers from Open Mic to play their own sets, many of them for the first time! These are acts that have shown extreme talent and have played consistently at our Open Mic on Tuesday nights over the years. They just need their shot at a paid gig, and we’re excited to be able to facilitate that for them. Check the calendar for up to date lineups. And as always, there’s no cover charge, and we don’t take reservations.

Sunday evening tunes 8pm

We’re all about great live music, and Sundays are no exception as we highlighting the best female acts in Ottawa! Catch some duos and vinyl DJs from the Ottawa area, playing great covers from 8pm to midnight. Get up and dance!