Thursday, Nov. 3
The Embassy Chef Challenge is a chance to pretend you’ve got an invite to one of those intimate, formal dinners I’m sure the ambassadors hold daily, but this time in the Horticulture Building and for a good cause: the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario’s programs for IBD and Crohn’s and Colitis. The evening includes food from Belgium, Honduras, Jamaica, Malaysia, Spain, Trinidad and Tobago and more, plus premium drinks, and live and silent auctions, 6:30 p.m., Lansdowne Park. Tickets: $125/each. cheofoundation.com
The Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show is for those who are keen to get the shopping done, or pick up trinkets for holiday decor, with goods on offer from 140 artisans and designers. There is two-for-one admission today, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., 1701 Woodroffe Ave. The show continues to Nov. 6. Admission: $3-$5, free for children ages 12 years and under. See hours at http://bit.ly/2f5nRzj
The Hungarian embassy will be busy in Carp, where two new exhibits are opening at the Diefenbunker Cold War Museum: For Freedom and Independence pays tribute to the young leaders of the Hungarian uprising that became a fight for freedom in 1956; Hungarian Exodus commemorates the arrival of 37,000 refugees to Canada following the uprising, 7 to 9 p.m., with optional guided tour of the museum beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets: Free, but RSVP is required, as space is limited: www.universe.com/hungarianrevolution1956.
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Friday, Nov. 4
Before the food and wind and dancing tonight, take time to change the battery in your carbon monoxide detector as it is the deadly gas’s awareness week. The city of Ottawa suggests we get into a routine of replacing the battery in this life saving device, alongside the fire detector on the weekend we change clocks back for Daylight Savings Time. (We change clocks on Sunday, by the way).
The Ottawa Wine and Food Festival is on all weekend.
The Ottawa Wine and Food Festival has a new location (EY Centre), and a host of new events to add to the annual favourites: an off-site, two hour tasting event with 75 curated wines, including a shuttle service; a “lock in” in the Cheese Vault, that sounds like heaven; ‘Prep school’ offers classes from mixologists, foodies and beer makers; different tickets that allow immediate access, plus come-and-go options — and a late-night event on Saturday that runs from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.; plus, they’re building a beach.
Also, join in the grape stomping each day from 1 to 3 p.m. — which seems like an awful lot of fun.
On all weekend. Tickets: from $25. ottawawineandfoodfestival.com
Savour the Moment is another food and drink event, this time to benefit the Children’s Wish Foundation, 6 p.m., Horticulture Building, 1015 Bank St. Local restaurants, brewers and vintners will be offering treats among the live music and silent auction. Tickets: $80. www.savourthemomentottawa.com
The six-member, hip hop crew I.aM.mE, who owned the America’s Best Dance Crew reality TV show stage, are on the Centrepointe Theatres boards tonight — with a twist: They’re holding a contest to have the city’s top three hip hop dance groups or soloists open for them, 8 p.m., 101 Centrepointe Dr. Post a video of your best routine to the Centrepointe Theatres Facebook page, or tag them on Twitter, and make sure to use the hashtag #CTGrooves before Nov. 1. Winners will also get a master class from I.aM.mE. Tickets: $58.25-$68.25. centrepointetheatres.com
Also inspired by the 80s, Canadian-Swiss singer Rykke, who changed her name in 2013 from Christina Maria and her sound to dance pop, is on tour with her new album, Beatitudes, best described as a lower-key Robyn. The Vancouverite just came off winning the Eurovision contest for Switerzland with her poignant song, The Last of Our Kind, 8 p.m., Zaphods. Tickets: $10 in advance. zaphods.ca / spectrasonic.com
A must-see for the jazz lover or one who wants to join that club, is modern group Misc, formerly known as Trio Jerome Beaulieu, who are part of the growing crowd of young improvisors who eschew genre barriers and see value in catchy, melodic songs. The band is known to improvise, and throw innovative covers of favourites into the mix, 7:30 p.m, NAC Back Stage. Tickets: $25. nac-cna.ca
Saturday, Nov. 5
Here + Now nature-inspired stained glass jewelry is at the Cheerfully Made market.
The Cheerfully Made Holiday market is on all weekend, but has 40 different vendors from the Almonte area each day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Almonte Old Town Hall, 4 Bridge St. Admission: $2, free for children. List of vendors at: www.markets.cheerfullymade.com
Something New Edinburgh is part artisan show, part crafty meet-up, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., New Edinburgh Memorial Hall, 39 Dufferin Rd. All welcome.
Those wanting to perfect their singing for the holiday singing are welcome to join a choral singing workshop with singing teacher Wanda Procyshyn, open to absolutely everyone, 2 to 4:30 p.m., Kitchissippi United Church, 630 Island Park Dr. Cost: $20, $5/students. cammac.ca
The Mercury Lounge, a staple of the music scene in town, is celebrating 20 years of club nights with their Red Party celebration, featuring mainstay dance floor beat creators Trevor Walker and Lance Baptiste, and visuals by Matt Cameron. Dress code: Red. Ticket: $9 in advance. www.eventbrite.ca
There may not be snow yet, but Camp Fortune wants you to work up a sweat, a ‘Cold Sweat’ at their soul, Afro and Latin groove lodge party, with SoulJazz Orchestra performing live, and Mr. Caffrey on the decks, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., 300 Dunlop Rd., Chelsea. Shuttle buses will be running to Wakefield. Tickets: $20-$30. http://bit.ly/2dGZemq
Sunday, Nov. 6
A picture taken on March 26, 2010 shows a detail of a sculpture made of clocks at the Saint-Lazare train station in Paris.
It may be an hour earlier than you think: It’s Daylight Savings Time which means the clocks “fall back” so we all get an extra hour of sleep (yay!), as we turn the clocks back at 2 a.m. this morning. Check to be sure your devices have not done it automatically, or be very, very early for that brunch date.
The ‘Original Bridal Swap’ is a bridal show meets flea market, that was born of the frustration of trying to buy, without trying on, bridal dresses from online re-sell sites. The shows have vendors selling services, new items, but also past brides who want to sell their designer items at cut-rate-prices — with small consignment fee, noon to 4 p.m., Hellenic Centre, 1315 Prince of Wales Dr. Admission: $12, or $15 for access an hour earlier. ottawa.bridalswap.com / http://bit.ly/2eE08BK
We Will Remember: The Governor Generals’ Foot Guards band and Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces are joining together to perform a ceremony to pay homage in this month of remembrance, 2 to 3 p.m., Canada Aviation and Space Museum, 11 Aviation Parkway. Tickets: included with admission.
At the same time, movie themes, including from Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars and Laurence of Arabia, will be rolled out by the Nepean Concert Band at the first of their three-concert series, 2 p.m., Woodroffe United Church, 207 Woodroffe Ave. Tickets: $10, free for those 12 years and under. www.nepeanconcertband.com
Slightly-vulgar, no-holds-barred comedian Dane Cook — who was in movies My Best Friend’s Girl, Dan in Real Life, Good Luck Chuck, and Employee of the Month, plus several comedy specials —will be sharing his not always politically-correct views on a Just For Laughs tour, alongside similar “comedians for the people” John Campanelli and Vinny Fasline, 7:30 p.m, TD Place. Tickets: $52.05-$72.75. tdplace.ca
Monday, Nov. 7
This handout image acquired on July 30, 2015 from NASA/JPL-Caltech shows a sky map indicating the location of the star HD 219134 (circle), host to the nearest confirmed rocky planet found to date outside of our solar system. The star lies just off the “W” shape of the constellation Cassiopeia and can be seen with the naked eye in dark skies.
Star Light, Star Bright: explore constellations and create your own decoration for your room with glow-in-the-dark stars and a hands-on, educational and fun event on all month until Dec. 2 a the Museum of History, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Included with price of admission. historymuseum.ca
T from Trailer Park Boys, who performs on the decks as Knucklehead (but is actually proud Nova Scotian Tyrone Parsons), is at The Bourbon Room tonight laying down some hip hop beats with B.C.’s Doug Crawford and others, 8 to 11:30 p.m. only — it is Monday after all, 400 Dalhousie St. Tickets: $15. ticketscene.ca
(FYI: The Trailer Park Boys movie Out of the Park: Europe is now on Netflix, and there are more show episodes coming next year.)
Tuesday, Nov. 8
Enjoy a walk and a stroll to see some benefits of being in nature.
Get outside and thrive: Richard Louv, the author who coined the term ‘nature-deficit disorder’, will be talking about living a nature-rich life and how our emphasis on technology and devices is draining our ability to be productive or creative, 7 to 9 p.m., Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St. Tickets: $20, includes post-talk reception.
This is an opening event for the Nature Scene symposium, a day-long event of hands-on activities, indigenous walking tour, art, and panels including academics, health experts and local groups, on tomorrow at the museum, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $50, includes lunch. nature.ca
Troubadour Craig Cardiff sells out his shows at such venerable spots as The Black Sheep Inn but, today, is not only giving a free concert but also a songwriting workshop at Rooster’s, the Carleton University student institution (where I spent far too many hours paying euchre). The workshop is in the BECS space, UC314, and registration is required in advance. Show starts at 9 p.m. at Roosters, and both are open to Carleton U. students only, though they can each sign in one guest. Arrive early to get a spot.
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Jack’s Soda (and tonics) will be at the Signatures 2016 show at the Shaw Centre.
Only 46 more shopping days until Christmas: Enter the Signatures Show, featuring pieces made by over 180 Canadian artists, artisans and designers from across the country, from décor and art pieces, gourmet food, to clothing and fashion accessories, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from noon to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets: $1, and include unlimited free re-admission all weekend.
For the kids this holiday: I really recommend getting the shopping out of the way sooner rather than later (this leaves more time to enjoy those holiday tipples). The Samko & Miko Toy and Book Warehouse Sale is back, with five days of new, brand name, educational toys priced to sell, they say, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., today, EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Dr. Their site says there may also be online shopping coming soon.
Director and writer Atom Egoyan is in town for a tow-night event.
Atom Egoyan, celebrated director and writer, will be chatting and sharing his movie Citadel (only screened when he is present) over two nights, as part of the first Canadian Masters series by the Canadian Film Institute. Tonight, Egoyan will be sharing thoughts on his entire career, creative process and experiences from Toronto’s indie scene to Cannes and Hollywood, including excerpts of his movies, 6:30 p.m. Tomorrow, the handmade, personal movie following Egoyan and his family’s visit to Beirut, Lebanon, begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by a party. Both at Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave. Tickets: $25/each night, $40/both.
In celebration of Veterans Week, a concert is being held tonight as fundraiser for the Perley & Rideau Veteran’s Health Centre, featuring soprano Cara Gilbertson-Boese, the John Fletcher Harmonica Choir and more, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Anglican Church, 154 Somerset St.W. Tickets: $15-$20.
The WE Day extravaganza is on today, with Paula Abdul, Classified, Hedley, Serena Ryder, comedian JusReign among the many talking and performing, but only students (high school and elementary) who earned their tickets through actions at school will be going. So, be sure to get sorted to earn your ticket for next year’s event. we.org
Thursday, Nov. 10
Actress Amy Schumer performs onstage at Beacon Theatre on November 16, 2015 in New York City.
Paraskeva Clark seated on a wicker chair, c. 1932–33.
Sharp and raunchy comedian Amy Schumer, increasingly-popular for her frank and intelligent talk about being a woman, sex and politics (with certain folk not supporters of an “orange, sexual-assaulting, fake-college-starting monster“) brings her new tour to shake awake up our little town, 8 p.m., Canadian Tire Centre. Tickets were still available at last check — despite selling out Madison Square Garden: $52.40 to $122.40. canadiantirecentre.ca
War Through Her Eyes: The works of pioneering Canadian artist and activist Paraskeva Clark, who is known not just for her war paintings documenting the activities of women’s divisions of the Canadian Armed Forces during World War Two and later, will be discussed by author Christine Boyanoski (whose book on the artist will be released Nov. 10), Sara Angel of the Art Canada Institute and gallery curator Charles C. Hill in a special event prior to Remembrance Day, 6 to 8 p.m., National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr. Reserve a seat here. gallery.ca
The Shanghai Ballet is performing Giselle a the NAC over three nights.
Tutus and pointe shoes: The Shanghai Ballet is performing the ballet Giselle, a romantic tale about a tragic and supernatural love triangle involving a fragile, beautiful peasant girl, a nobleman who adores her and his betrothed (among others) — the French adored it when it was first performed in the late 19th century. The troupe is performing with the NAC Orchestra for three shows, starting tonight, 8 p.m., NAC Southam Hall. Tickets: from $54.
Our own arty soul-folk music creators The Acorn are headlining a show for the first time since last year (if one does not count their appearance at City Folk in September). We are told the group has a new album forthcoming sometime in 2017, so there may be new songs at this all-ages gig with Taylor Knox Music and experimental pop group Trails — and the possibility of an after-party with other musicians in celebration of the 10th anniversary of their album, Glory Hope, 8 p.m., Babylon, 317 Bank St. Tickets: $10 in advance.
For those who want to be pinball wizards, House of Targ is holding a No Bands Arcade Nite, open for all ages and 17 pinball tables, 22 classic arcade games, with no cover from 5 p.m. to midnight, 1077 Bank St.
Friday, Nov. 11
Poppies sit on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier , November 11, 2014.
Official Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held at several spots in Ottawa today, which means many roads will be closed around the National War Memorial form 7:30 a.m. until after 1 p.m., and stores will be closed until at least 12:30 p.m. Any veterans wearing their uniforms or medals and their companions will be able to ride OC Transpo for free, which will be running on normal service, but will pull to the side of the road for the 11 a.m. observance. Click here for other changes to city schedules.
The National Remembrance Day Ceremony begins at the National War Memorial at 10:20 a.m. with marching contingents arriving at the memorial, followed by the veterans and dignitaries parade. O Canada and Last Post will be played at 10:57 a.m., followed by two moments of silence at 11 a.m., then an Act of Remembrance, laying of wreaths and other events, to conclude at noon. Many radio and TV stations will broadcast this ceremony live.
The National War Museum is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., where at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 a beam of light shines through a window to illuminate the headstone representing Canada’s Unknown Soldier in the Memorial Hall. Free tickets to witness this ceremony live will be handed out to as of 9:30 a.m. in person at the box office.
Admission is free to the museum all day, where there will also be tours offered through the exhibits on the hour from 10 a.m., a poppy-making activity, and veterans, civilians and current members of the military will be sharing their stories. Also, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission will be on hand to help you locate relatives location of commemoration.
Admission is free on Remembrance Day. warmuseum.ca/remember
Members of the military and their families are invited to attend Remembrance Day ceremonies a the National Military Cemetery, 10:30 a.m., at the Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Ave. This will be followed by a historic tour and stroll through the cemetery, that takes about 1 and a half hours and required good walking shoes, but is done at a leisurely pace. Cost: Free, but space is limited for the tour, so registering in advance is recommended.
Comedy magic show Turning Tricks, starring Magician Michael Bourade and willing participants from the audience, has been selling out at its new home, The Prescott on Preston (home of the delicious meatball sandwich). There are only three shows left before they take a break for the holidays, 8:30 p.m. on Fridays until Nov. 26, 379 Preston St. Best to buy tickets in advance: $29.36. www.turningtricks.ca
Pretend its summer time with a twist at the Surf & Turf festival, celebrating garage surf and instrumental rock with a both energetic but laid back 60s vibe at House of Targ. Tonight, catch surf punk robots with The Tsunamibots, Randy Shenanigans and Obsidians, and tomorrow a more bluesy take with The Leather Uppers, Mississippi Grover and Shanker and The Frontenacs, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $10 at the door.
Saturday, Nov. 12
Not just cats and dogs are welcome at the Ottawa Pet Expo.
It’s the cat’s meow at the Ottawa Pet Expo, where an expanded cat zone will focus on breeders, speakers on care and fun, grooming demos and the Ottawa Stray Cat Café, alongside dogs diving into pools, running courses and performing in the talent ring. Plus, there will be breeders of all sorts, kennels, waste solution and toy inventors, vets and expert in attendance all weekend, Ey Centre, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. Yes, you can bring your pet — from lizard to parrot — but must sign a waiver in advance. Admission: $12-$15, free for ages 12 years and under.
There are several artist, artisan and shopping events today, to help ups all be prepared for the holidays this year:
• 260 Fingers is an annual exhibit featuring new pieces by 6 invited clay artists and potters from across Ontario and Quebec, all weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Glebe Community Centre, 690 Lyon St. Free admission.
• 613Christmas is 613flea with a bit more holly and mistletoe (and vintage decor to uncover), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park. Free admission.
• Ottawa Artisans Guild Fall and Christmas show, 10 am. to 4 p.m., Lester B. Pearson High School, 2072 Jasmine Cres.
• Arnprior’s Handmade with Love, local vendors offerings everything from baby items to cards, art and baked goods sold to benefit the local good bank, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, Masonic Hall, 31 James St., Arnprior.
• Moose Creek Craft Show, over 27 local vendors, 10 am. to 4 p.m., 4 St. Polycarp St., North Stormont.
• Sunday: Tudor Hall Christmas Craft and Gift Shows featuring over 60 local artisans, crafters and small businesses, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 3750 Bowesville Rd., near Riverside and Uplands drives. Free admission and parking.
• Sunday: Bells Corners One Stop Shopping Event, showcasing 25 vendors from tea to jewelry and essential oils, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Best Western, 1876 Robertson Rd.
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Considering a tattoo? The TattooExpo will not only have tattoo artists showcasing their work and with some time slots open for those aching to be inked all weekend, but there will be live competitions in six different categories today, and three more tomorrow. Registration for the competition runs from noon, with competition beginning at 4 pm.; most have to be started and finished at the show, though the larger ones (full back!) can be tag-teamed or started in advance.
There will also be a fire-breathing show (8 p.m.), live band and burlesque, followed by after-party at 11 p.m., Doors open at 2 p.m. with a seminar from world renowned portrait artist Brian Everrett and godfather of grey Jack Rudy, Hilton du Lac Leamy, 2 Blvd du Casino, Gatineau.
Tickets: $20 Friday, $25/Saturday, $15/Sunday, $50/weekend.
Then shake off the hours of shopping or needle pricks with synth-pop band Dragonette, who are in town the day after releasing their latest album, Royal Blues. with the ever-fascinating and entrancing indie-pop singer Lowell. (Dragonette also reveals their Star Wars geekiness with the song Darth Vader, which is not actually about the franchise’s bad guy, but nod appreciated.) Doors at 7 p.m, Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave. Tickets: $25 in advance.
At the same time, Chantal Kreviazuk is back after her teaser event at the Governor General’s Gala in June, when she played a song from her first album in six years, one she said that came pouring out of here after spending a few years taking care of her family (including husband, Our Lady Peace frontman Raine Maida), 7:30 p.m., NAC Theatre, 53 Elgin St. Tickets; from $42.
Get your tickets early for MonkeyJunk, Ottawa’s blues/rock party band, have just released an album — Time to Roll — they are describing as a ‘snapshot’ of their eight years working, writing and touring together (with a little extra electric guitar) to create new songs. The band is throwing two hometown release concerts, but they’ll still sell out in advance: one at 9:30 p.m. tonight, and another at 4 p.m. tomorrow that is still for 19+, The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $20.
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Sunday, Nov. 13
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Seven Lions At Barrymore’s
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