Brought FAIRUZ WARDA and OUM KALTHOUM to the Stage On June 5, Laymoun hosted Legends of the East – The Levant, the Atlas & the Nile at the University of Ottawa’s UCU Théâtre des Anciens, bringing together live vocals, oud, percussion, and community for an intimate celebration of three women who transformed Arabic music. From the moment the doors opened, the theatre carried a feeling of warmth and anticipation. Guests gathered to revisit music that has travelled across borders

Brought DALIDA's story to the Stage On July 10, Laymoun hosted Daughter of the East – A Tribute to Dalida at the University of Ottawa’s UCU Théâtre des Anciens, bringing together cinema, live orchestral music, and community for an elegant celebration of one of the most iconic voices of the 20th century. From the moment the doors opened, the evening carried a cinematic atmosphere. Guests gathered in a theatre transformed by warm lighting, timeless music, and the anticipation o

Brought Arab Culture to the Stage On April 25, Laymoun hosted Echoes of the East – A Laymoun Night at the University of Ottawa Auditorium, bringing together live Arabic music, dance, and community for a cultural evening unlike anything else in the city. From the moment the doors opened, the night carried a special energy. Guests arrived dressed beautifully, excited to gather in a space created to celebrate Middle Eastern culture through art, music, movement, and shared identi

At Juice Dudez Bank Street On August 8, we hosted Bema Enno: A Ziad Rahbani Tribute at Juice Dudez Bank Street — a night dedicated to the music, wit, nostalgia, and cultural legacy of one of the Arab world’s most iconic artists. What started as a tribute quickly became something much bigger than a simple event. The space was filled with people who came to celebrate not only Ziad Rahbani’s music, but the memories, emotions, and identity attached to it. His work carries a very