Open World Productions

06/01/2023

📣ANNOUNCEMENT📣

Open World is now officially closed. After several hardships last summer, I decided it was time to slow down and let things come to me instead of pushing myself too hard to make it happen. I have kept working for the local 2SLGBTQI+ community I adore, but differently. You will still see me around however. AS of today, I am leveling up and becoming a member of Capital Pride’s Board of Directors. I am looking forward to help our local Pride organization celebrate, advocate, educate and connect in respect of the full spectrum of the National Capital Region’s diversity.🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Thank you to each and everyone who attended, contributed, or performed for one of Open World’s events. This community is rich and diverse. Let’s promote it and encourage it as much as we can. Attend local q***r initiatives, tip your performers and donate more than ever to organizations doing the good work. As we are facing major setbacks here and broad, we will partly win by celebrating q***r joy they are trying to silence.

I am very proud of the venues we sold out, the money we raised, the talent we promoted, the people I met, and the friends I made. I crossed off my bucket list several ideas involving drag and geek culture. I made the events I wanted to see happening in this city. Some of them worked, some of them did not come to full realization, but at least I tried darn it.

I would like to personally thank all the following people/businesses/organizations for their contributions to this project:

LP
Anni Elation
Freya Frostbite
Mandragorra
Caligula
Toxxic Waist
Tanya King
Cyril Cinder
Bella Du Maurier
Devona Coe
Vivica Van Vandervansen
Roxy Sunset
Elle Faekwa?
Ruby Foxglove
Sunshine Glitterchild
Benjamin Dover
Sanjina Dabish Queen
Rosie
Aimee Yonce Shennel
Kiki Coe
Kimmy Couture
Alyna Moore
Phionnah Kitty
Whiprsnapr Brewing Co.
Kichesippi Beer
Calabogie Brewing Company
Soap Ladz
Northern Lights Refuge
Rocky Road Rescue
Fashion Design Academy Richard Robinson
Laine Johnson
The Lookout Bar
Melody Maloney Photo

These experiences and these memories are the best trophies you can unlock.🏆 The princess is not gone – she is just in another castle.👑🏰

-JP💜

12/31/2022

This year, Open World Productions experimented. Some initiatives were a success and some of them did not work. It was disappointing, but this is how you grow. New venues, new formats, new partnerships. It has been quiet in the last few months, but I trust the process. I wish to thank each and everyone who said yes to a project or purchased a ticket. We could not have done it without you.

I wish you all the success, happiness and good health for 2023. May our communities thrive in these times where q***r entertainment is having bad press. Let's show them that we are celebrating who we are and showing everyone they are welcomed and loved. Nothing more, nothing less.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🤓❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🥂

***r

11/23/2022

On December 8, join us for a spectacular evening of festive drag entertainment, supporting the important work of the AIDS Committee of Ottawa (ACO)!

Hosted and organized by Kiki Coe, and featuring performances from Aimee Yonce, Caligula, Minnie Monroe, Oliver Twisted, Shea D. Ladie, and Zak Zinya, this cast is ready to put on an unforgettable show for a great cause! ✨

Tickets are $10 per person and available now via our Linktree or at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kiki-coes-aco-holiday-fundraiser-tickets-473501514777?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Book early, as this event WILL sell out! Brought to you by Westin Ottawa, Open World Productions, Soap Ladz, Sparks Dental Clinic, and Ottawa's Home for Drag, The Lookout! 🌈🎄

08/19/2022

08/19/2022

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Nous avons le regret de vous annoncer que l’événement Drag On Tap : En français, svp est annulé. Les personnes détentrices d’un ou de plusieurs billets seront remboursées. Merci de votre soutien, et nous nous excusons pour l’inconvénient. Nous espérons que vous serez en mesure de profiter des autres événements prévus durant le Festival de la Fierté dans la Capitale, du 21 au 28 août.

We regret to inform you that Drag on Tap: En français, svp is canceled. Ticketholders will be reimbursed. We wish to thank you for your support and we apologize for the inconvenience. We hope you will be able to attend other events during Capital Pride Festival, from August 21-28.

08/16/2022

Tomorrow!

Contact Whiprsnapr brewing co. for seats and tickets. Proceeds from ticket sales and a portion of sales for the 🌈Fruity AF🍻 Citrus Lager will be donated to Northern Lights Refuge.

We are bringing you Drag Delight on Wednesday August 17 at 7 PM. Your host Tanya King and guest stars Ruby Foxglove and Bella Dumaurier will entertain you with their best drag while we raise funds for .

Whiprsnapr brewing co. will release their special beer for Pride 🌈Fruity AF🍻 just for this occasion.

Contact Whiprsnapr for seats and tickets.

08/12/2022

We are bringing you Drag Delight on Wednesday August 17 at 7 PM. Your host Tanya King and guest stars Ruby Foxglove and Bella Dumaurier will entertain you with their best drag while we raise funds for .

Whiprsnapr brewing co. will release their special beer for Pride 🌈Fruity AF🍻 just for this occasion.

Contact Whiprsnapr for seats and tickets.

08/12/2022

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Drag Bingo and Karaoke Night have been canceled. Whiprsnapr brewing co. and Open World Productions have been in talks to make sure we have an event happening to raise funds for

Whiprsnapr is in the process of contacting ticketholders to offer them a transfer or refund.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

07/21/2022

Thank you everyone for this sold-out drag bingo fundraiser for Laine Johnson - College Ward. We raised more than 1300$ to help Laine becoming the councillor Bells Corners and College Ward deserve.

Thank you to our host Anni Elation, our super volunteers Kayla and Dave, Laine and her team, and also Whiprsnapr brewing co. for their service and venue.

07/06/2022

Le français suit l'anglais.

This Wednesday July 20, come to Whiprsnapr brewing co. for a drag bingo fundraiser! Come have fun while supporting Laine Johnson - College Ward.

Buy a ticket🎟, play some bingo, enjoy delicious craft beer🍻, cheer your host Anni Elation💃, and come meet your candidate for College Ward🤝. It is your chance to learn about Laine’s vision for our ward, and also your opportunity to share your thoughts and hopes for the future of our neighbourhoods. All this while having fun and a chance to win one of many prizes!

The event starts at 7 PM. You can buy your tickets via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laine-johnson-drag-bingo-fundraiser-tickets-379802438317.

Seats are limited and so guests may be seated at tables with others participating in this fun event - a great chance to meet your neighbours in College Ward. :)

This event is a collaboration between the Laine Johnson Campaign and Open World Productions.

We can’t wait to see you there!

The Fine Print: Donations raised through ticket sales will be issued an official receipt from the Laine Johnson Campaign. Please note that the Laine Johnson Campaign will decline donations from the members of the for-profit property development industry and direct family members. All Donors to the Laine Johnson Campaign must be Ontario Residents. Thank you!

Le mercredi 20 juillet prochain, venez à Whiprsnapr Brewing Co pour une soirée de financement et de drag bingo! Vous aurez du plaisir tout en appuyant la campagne de Laine Johnson dans le quartier Collège.

Achetez un billet🎟, jouez au bingo, dégustez d’excellentes bières de microbrasserie🍻, encouragez Anni Elation à l’animation💃, et venez rencontrer votre candidate pour le quartier Collège🤝. C’est l’occasion pour vous d’en apprendre davantage sur la vision de Laine pour notre quartier et de partager vos opinions et vos espoirs quant au futur de nos quartier. Bien sûr, tout cela sera fait dans la joie, et vous courrez la chance de remporter un des nombreux prix!

L’événement commence à 19 h. Vous pouvez vous procurez vos billets via Eventbrite en cliquant ici : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laine-johnson-drag-bingo-fundraiser-tickets-379802438317.

La capacité est limitée, et les personnes participantes pourraient devoir partager des tables avec d’autres personnes que leur groupe le soir même, ce qui est une excellente occasion de rencontrer vos voisins du quartier Collège. :)

Cet événement est organisé en collaboration avec l’équipe de campagne de Laine Johnson et Open World Production.

Nous avons hâte de vous y voir!