What’s going on

Hear chef and educator Izzeldin Bukhari, visiting Canada for the first time from East Jerusalem, and Dr. Yipeng Ge (Doctors Against Genocide) in conversation on Palestinian food traditions (from harvest to preservation), and how Gaza's communal kitchens are providing urgent healthcare in Gaza.

A huge thank you to our friends at Ottawa's FONO HiFi Lounge for opening their doors to us for this event. Come early: Between 5pm and 6pm, join us in the lounge for a chance to connect with fellow attendees and enjoy vegetarian-friendly appetizers, prepared by Chef Izzeldin. Then, at 6pm, we begin the hosted conversation, with general seating.

FONO is a fully accessible venue designed to welcome all guests.

A portion of the profits will support The Sameer Project, a donations-based initiative led by Palestinians in the diaspora, working to supply aid to displaced families in Gaza.

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ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Dr. Yipeng Ge is a primary care physician and public health practitioner based on the traditional, unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg (also known as Ottawa, Canada). In his clinical practice, he works in family medicine practice and refugee health at a community health centre. He has worked on and studied the structural and colonial determinants of health in both the settler colonial contexts of so-called Canada and occupied Palestine. He volunteered as a medic in Gaza in 2024 during the genocide.

Chef Izzeldin Bukhari is a chef and food researcher dedicated to preserving and reimagining Palestinian culinary heritage. As the founder of "Sacred Cuisine," he runs pop-up kitchens, food tours, and cooking experiences across Palestine, and travels internationally for restaurant residencies, collaborations, and cultural exchanges. Known for his plant-forward approach, he specializes in somi cuisine — traditional vegan and vegetarian dishes connected to fasting traditions and seasonal eating practices. His work combines sustainability, zero-waste cooking, spirituality, and cultural preservation. Bukhari has become an active voice in Palestine’s growing gastronomy scene.

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🚨Check in on your sad indie girls🚨

We are not OK, so consider this your group therapy session.

Join us Wednesday, August 19 for a listening session of Lost Weekend, Phoebe’s first solo album in six years. We’ll be spinning the LP in full on the FONO HiFi system, with the needle dropping at 8P:30M.

📍 FONO HiFi Lounge
🗓 Wednesday, August 19
🕗 8:30PM

Come listen, commiserate, overanalyze the lyrics, and maybe feel slightly better about everything.

Reserve your seat via the link in bio. If we fill up, we’ll add another listening time at 6PM.

Join us in our HiFi Lounge on Thursday, August 20th for a special guest DJ making a rare appearance back in Ottawa — AKWA.

AKWA is a London-via-Ottawa selector known for genre-fluid sets that move with the room. He's been playing for crowds since he was 15, and landed his first club residency in Ottawa the following year, back in 2018. Nine years deep into record collecting, his sets draw from crates built on instinct as much as genre, always digging for the next track that belongs on the floor.

That range shows in where he plays: festival main stages one year, grungy West Berlin bunkers the next, always reading the room and playing the right record at the right time. Whether it's groovy, moody, or full of funk, he plays wherever the night takes him.

This year has taken AKWA across the Atlantic and back, highlighted by radio sets at HÖR Berlin and The Lot Radio in Greenpoint, NY. He returns to Canada for a two-week run this August.

No Cover. Reserve your spot now!

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The inaugural PASSÉ - a new pop-up series presented by Select.

Sound selectors Iggy Smalls + DJ Illo joining forces to drive the acoustically perfected FONO Hi-Fi Lounge through time, touching everything from Italo disco & house to world sounds & new edits of forgotten gems.

Think Kaytranada, Jamiroquai & Sade, Rema, Armand Van Helden & Gipsy Kings... all in the same set.

PASSÉ looks to normalize dancefloors weaving between eras & genres, old & new... while popping up at intimate spaces near you.

Sat Aug 22 2026 • 19+ • 10pm-2:30am • FONO Hi-Fi Lounge (473 Bronson Ave) • Tickets from $10

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FONO presents...

Raavi (NYC) + Mars Aspen (OTT)
August 22 | FONO | 8pm doors | All Ages | $22.50 adv & $25 at door

RAAVI

Formed in 2017 under the moniker Raavi & the Houseplants, Raavi is fronted by queer-desi songwriter Raavi Sita. The band blossomed in the Boston DIY scene before heading to Brooklyn to work on their latest project, It Grows on Trees. The EP was born from the trials of pandemic life; two years of worldly idleness left Sita with only a handful of songs to express and cope with enormous upheaval. Fleshed out with the rest of the band - James Duncan on bass, Jason Block on drums, and producer Justin Termotto - It Grows on Trees was the turn of a new leaf for Raavi. With Ruben Radlauer (Model/Actriz & Dirt Buyer) co-engineering and mixing the record, the band found their stride and ran with it.

MARS ASPEN

Courageous enough to be vulnerable, Mars Aspen (they/them) gets real with their lush folk confessionals. This Ottawa-based songwriter digs into the hardest parts of intimate connections, spilling their heart so that you—in turn—can better understand your own.

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‍House Rules

We ask that patrons treat our space, our staff, and each other with respect. We have a zero-tolerance policy for vandalism, harassment, discriminatory or inappropriate behavior—let’s look out for one another and keep the energy positive.

The Fine Print

• Age Restriction: This particular event is All Ages, attendees may be asked to show ID at the door and bar.
• Ticket Limit: There is a strict limit of 6 tickets per household/credit card.
• Resellers: To ensure tickets go to real fans, any orders suspected of being purchased for resale are subject to cancellation without refund.
• Terms: All sales are final (no exchanges or refunds). Lineup, date, and set times are subject to change.

Some DJs play records. Some DJs shape record culture.

On Sunday, August 23, High Fidelity welcomes DJ Nu-Mark for a special all-vinyl afternoon in Ottawa in collaboration with House of PainT Festival and support from SFR Distillery.

Known worldwide for his work as a DJ, producer and member of the legendary hip hop group Jurassic 5, Nu-Mark has spent decades pushing the art of turntablism forward. His creativity behind the decks, deep musical knowledge, and unmistakable style have earned him respect from DJs and music lovers around the globe.

Expect an all-vinyl journey through hip hop, soul, funk, breaks and beyond.

High Fidelity is Ottawa's daytime all-vinyl party where incredible DJs, exceptional sound, craft cocktails, great food and a welcoming dance floor come together for an unforgettable Sunday afternoon.

Whether you're a lifelong Jurassic 5 fan, a dedicated record collector, or simply someone who appreciates discovering great music in a unique setting, this is a rare opportunity to experience one of hip hop's finest DJs in an environment unlike anywhere else.

What to expect

• An exclusive all-vinyl set from DJ Nu-Mark
• Ottawa's favourite daytime dance floor
• Exceptional sound
• Craft cocktails
• Food from Chef T's BBQ Joint
• A welcoming crowd of music lovers
• Vinyl culture at its finest

Capacity is limited and this special edition is expected to sell quickly.

We can't wait to share this one with you.

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Jazz Nite in the HiFi Lounge | Woods & Gummeson
Aug 26 | 7PM–10PM

Modern jazz.
Warm melodies.
Saxophone and keys.

Two musicians, one ongoing conversation. After dozens of performances together, Peter Woods (alto/tenor sax) & Nick Gummeson (piano/organ keyboard) have developed an easy musical shorthand that leaves room for curiosity, risk, and surprise. Drawing from classic jazz and open improvisation, each set unfolds naturally, shaped by the room, the audience, and the moment. Their music rewards attentive listening without ever feeling precious—focused, fluid, and always alive to what happens next.

NO COVER - reserve a seat now!

Two Track BYOV (Bring Your Own Vinyl)

Got a prize press, a hidden gem, or a brand-new find you’ve been dying to hear on a true high-fidelity sound system? Drop into FONO for Two Track BYOV—an interactive night dedicated to shared listening and musical discovery.

Bring down as many vinyl records as you’d like. Hand them over to our DJ, pick your favorite two tracks off any album, and hear them blasted through our custom HiFi lounge setup the way they were meant to be experienced.

Whether you’re sharing a deep-cut track that shaped your taste or sitting back to explore what everyone else brought, it’s all about community, context, and incredible sound.

• Bring: As many records as you like (just pick your top 2 tracks per turn)
• Hear: Your music mixed seamlessly into the evening's community playlist
• Vibe: Deep cuts -fresh finds - cold drinks - good conversation

Grab your stack and drop in. Let's hear what you've got!

DJ whereswaldoscousin will drop the needle at 7pm, no cover. Reserve a spot now!.

Join us in our HiFi Lounge on Thursday, September 17 for CITY LIMITS — an all-vinyl DJ set by Jason Skilz (Low Noise Productions/Possible Worlds) featuring some deep cuts of post-punk, new wave, synth and more. No Cover. Reserve your spot now!

IG: @jasonskilz

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Experience an intimate evening of captivating, poetic songwriting as Montreal-based indie-folk artist Helena Deland joins forces with Australian composer Hana Stretton for a

Singer-songwriters Helena Deland (Montreal) and Hana Stretton (Melbourne) and bring their intimate performances to FONO on Sept. 24. 19+

FONO presents Hana Stretton & Helena Deland

September 24, 2026
473 Bronson Ave.
Licensed 19+ | 7:30pm Doors | Lounge open at 5pm

Helena Deland (Montreal, QC)
Bandcamp

Helena Deland is a Montreal-based musician interested in how songs can hold what eludes everyday language. Her music draws on reading and walking around.

She released her first album, Someone New, in 2020 on Luminelle Recordings. It was followed by the release of Hildegard, a collaborative album with fellow Montreal musician Ouri on section1. On October 13th, 2023, Helena reveals her sophomore full-length record, Goodnight Summerland, an intimate and meditative collection of eleven songs published by label and longtime collaborators Chivi Chivi. Goodnight Summerland features singles “Swimmer”, “Spring Bug”, “Bright Green Vibrant Gray” and “Strawberry Moon”.

She has extensively toured North America and Europe opening for the likes of Weyes Blood, Andy Shauf, Connan Mockasin, Soccer Mommy and Iggy Pop.

Hana Stretton (Melbourne, Australia)
Bandcamp

Hana Stretton is a British/Australian composer, singer and producer known for her remarkably warm production style and uniquely spacious songform. In 2023, her debut album, Soon, earned a beloved status among discerning listeners around the globe. This stunning work caught the ear of one Phil Elverum, who lovingly reissued Soon through his own label in 2024, furthering the album’s reach and deepening its reputation. In the press, Elverum said: “I hear an artist who has entered completely into the stream where creation originates […] Hana Stretton has truly recorded the deep flourishing sound of a quiet listening mind in full blossom.” A fitting testament to a young artist rooted in the stillness of nature.

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‍House Rules

We ask that patrons treat our space, our staff, and each other with respect. We have a zero-tolerance policy for vandalism, harassment, discriminatory or inappropriate behavior—let’s look out for one another and keep the energy positive.

The Fine Print

• Age Restriction: This particular event is 19+, attendees may be asked to show ID.
• Ticket Limit: There is a strict limit of 6 tickets per household/credit card.
• Resellers: To ensure tickets go to real fans, any orders suspected of being purchased for resale are subject to cancellation without refund.
• Terms: All sales are final (no exchanges or refunds). Lineup, date, and set times are subject to change.

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Marc McLaughlin is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Canada’s East Coast, writing hushed, emotionally direct songs that fall somewhere between lo-fi folk and left-field pop. Carried by a soft voice at unhurried tempos, McLaughlin’s work blurs the line between acoustic confession and electronic experimentation.

Since the 2025 release of his EP All I Can Say, he has toured across Canada, the UK, and Europe and shared stages with artists such as Dan Mangan, Kelly McMichael, and By Divine Right. His live performances balance a dry wit with tender explorations of the human condition.

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FONO presents...

Kiwi Jr. + Backseat Dragon

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November 28 at| FONO | 8pm doors | All Ages | $25

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‍House Rules

We ask that patrons treat our space, our staff, and each other with respect. We have a zero-tolerance policy for vandalism, harassment, discriminatory or inappropriate behavior—let’s look out for one another and keep the energy positive.

The Fine Print

• Age Restriction: This particular event is All Ages, attendees may be asked to show ID at the door and bar.
• Ticket Limit: There is a strict limit of 6 tickets per household/credit card.
• Resellers: To ensure tickets go to real fans, any orders suspected of being purchased for resale are subject to cancellation without refund.
• Terms: All sales are final (no exchanges or refunds). Lineup, date, and set times are subject to change.