Kaylie Kreatrix Show “Kitsune”

Kaylie Kreatrix is back with another incredible Show, this time at the 2025 Ottawa Fringe Festival which will take place this coming June 12th -22nd. Community members will remember Kaylie Kreatrix’ Amazing Circus performances from Tomoni/GO Together, Natsu Matsuri and last year’s Picnic! 

In the land of Japanese folklore, Kitsune fox are renowned for their shape-shifting abilities, their many tails, and the mischief they create. What adventure will this Kitsune go on, and who will she meet? Transporting the whole family through storytelling, circus, and puppetry, this show is an exploration of the rich land that is Japanese folk tales, deities, and superstitions.

Kitsune is an all-ages circus and puppet show that explores the rich world of Japanese folklore. Have you heard of the Kitsune? There are many stories of this famous shape shifting fox, and this performance tells one like no other. A show that is full of grace and surprise, laughter and learning. Follow the mysterious Kitsune fox as she brews up some mischief. Known as being tricksters, or lovers, or even posing as royalty, the lore of the Kitsune has us asking ‘what in life is actually not as it seems?’.

BUY TICKETS HERE

Showtimes

Thursday June 12th 6:30 PM

Saturday, June 14th 9:30 PM

Sunday, June 15th 2:30 PM

Wednesday, June 18th 7:00 PM

Saturday, June 21st 7:30 PM

Sunday, June 22nd 2:00 PM

“Explore Budo” event

📆: Sat. May 31 (from 10 am, doors open at 9:30 am)

📍: Embassy of Japan (255 Sussex Drive)

💴: Free

Learn more about 武道 (Japanese martial arts) at our “Explore Budo” event on May 31! Experience live demonstrations of Judo (柔道), Kendo (剣道), Iaido (居合道), Kyudo (弓道), and Karate (空手) by experts, introducing both the techniques and the spirit behind them, and then try it for yourself (so wear something you can move around in)! Free admission!

Natsu Matsuri (Summer Festival) 2025

Join us for a celebration of Japanese culture in Ottawa this summer at Natsu Matsuri (summer festival) 2025!

Enjoy a full day of:

Enjoy a full day of:

 🌸 Live Performances

 🌸 Japanese-themed Vendors (from Ottawa and Montreal )

🌸 Delicious Japanese Food

🌸 Fun Cultural Activities for the Family


Event Details:
📅Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025

🕓Time: 11 am to 4 pm

📍Location:

Indoors – Sandy Hill Community Centre

Outdoors – Annie Pootoogook Park

We will be sharing more exciting details in the weeks to come – stay tuned!

The Ottawa Japanese Community Association would like to acknowledge that the land on which the event is taking place is the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin nation. ️ 

Follow us on Instagram at @ojca_ojcc for updates keep an eye out on our FB event page

Hello! Haisai! S’il vous plaît concert️

The OJCA proudly presents an evening of Okinawan Music.

Enjoy the sound of Okinawa this Spring at the Okinawan-themed show, Hello! Haisai! S’il vous plaît concert!

Friday, March 28th 2025

@ the Takahashi Dojo (5 Melrose Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1T8)

$20 Cover Charge

Featuring

Musicians Takane Kochihira @Takane_kochi123 and Sho Takashima @churadushi_montreal

Takane Kochihira is on tour from Okinawa itself, while Sho Takashima is from Okinawa but based in Montreal. They will be collaborating together for the show and will play in Montreal the night before, and Toronto the night after.  It’s a whirlwind tour! 

Delicious Japanese snacks and refreshments will be available free of charge!

Beer, Signature Cocktail and Sake will be available for purchase on-site.

Purchase your tickets HERE