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Thursday, Oct. 23
Vancouver dancers and choreographers Amber Funk and Josh Martin give high-energy performances in the pieces Hero & Heroine, Leftovers and the world premiere of Surrender, 8 p.m., NAC Studio, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $31. nac-cna.ca
Amanda Rheaume, Jadea Kelly and Scarlett Jane are among the musicians performing at Babes4Breasts, a fundraising concert and CD release to support the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre’s program for those newly diagnosed with breast cancer, 8 p.m., Southminster United Church, 15 Aylmer Ave. Tickets: $27 at the door. babesforbreasts.com / oicc.ca
Great Big Sea’s Alan Doyle discusses his new memoir on the opening day of the Ottawa Writer’s Festival, 8 p.m., Knox Sanctuary, 120 Lisgar St. Tickets: $20, $15/reduced. The festival continues until Oct. 30. writersfestival.org / Read our interview with Alan Doyle here.
British National Theatre Live is holding an international screening of the live performance of the West End production of Skylight, starring Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy, about a schoolteacher and restaurateur who attempt to rekindle their passion, 7 p.m., Coliseum Ottawa. cineplex.com / nationaltheatre.org.uk
Glenna Garamone and Oliver Swain performs songs by Leonard Cohen as Tower of Song October 23.
Glenna Garamone, Oliver Swain as Tower of Song perform songs written and inspired by Leonard Cohen, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $15 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
Two movies made by Ottawa-based filmmakers — Ragnarok’s Cabin and Kissproof World — are on a thriller double-bill, starting at 6:20 p.m., The Mayfair Theatre, 1074 Bank St. Tickets: $10. mayfairtheatre.ca
Spitfire Dance is a dramatic musical about pioneering women aviators, such as Helen Harrison, Amelia Earhart and Jacqueline Cochran, featuring beloved World War Two songs, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Canadian War Museum’s Barney Danson Theatre, 1 Vimy Plc., until Oct. 26. Tickets: $31, $27/seniors. warmuseum.ca
Wondering what to do this week? We have ideas.
Friday, Oct. 24
You’ve watched them on TV, now see the stars of So You Think You Can Dance’s top ten finalists from Season 11 live at the Canadian Tire Centre, 8 p.m., 1000 Palladium Dr. Tickets: $59.50 to $74.50. canadiantirecentre.ca
Get your fork ready for Poutine Fest on Sparks Street, where toppings range from the usual to the decadent on three blocks, 11 a.m., until Sunday, sparkslive.com
Nova Scotia rock band The Trews have added a second night to their Ottawa stop on their tour, 8 p.m., Mavericks, 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $38. mavericksbar.com
Louis-Jean Cormier, whose 2013 release won Francophone Album of the Year and is part of award-winning Montreal band Karkwa and was recently a judge on La Voix, is at the Shenkman Arts Centre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $38.75, $20/students. shenkmanarts.ca
The Independent Filmmakers Co-operative of Ottawa invites you to Halloween Hollywood Horror, a movie-themed costume party, 8:30 p.m., Lowertown Brewery, 73 York St. $7. www.ifco.ca
Saturday, Oct. 25
It’s the last day of the season for some farmers’ markets, including those in Kanata, Carp, Main Street and Westboro.
The Ottawa Antique Show has vendors selling the retro to ancient, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Carleton University Fieldhouse, on Bronson at Sunnyside avenues. Admission: $10, discount available on website. ottawaantiqueshow.ca
Family-owned South Asian store Aziz & Company is celebrating 50 years on the corner of Bank and Gilmour Street with an in-store party among their colourful clothing and decorations, with Indian treats, yoga demo, henna designs, 1 to 4 p.m. azizandcompany.com
Journalist Glenn Greenwald, who received the 2014 Pulitzer Prize with his colleagues at The Guardian for their work on the Snowden documents, speaks on state surveillance, privacy and its impact on Canadians, 8:30 p.m., 440 Albert St. Tickets: $35. http://bit.ly/1rtjeIc / Read our interview with Greenwald here.
Mercury Lounge is having a soft re-opening with Chicago’s house music DJ Heather, after a devastating flood at the end of August left them mired in renovations, 10 p.m., 56 Byward Market Sq. Tickets: $20 in advance. mercurylounge.com
Magician Greg Frewin performs large- and small-scale illusions at his show at 8 p.m, Centrepointe Theatres, 101 Centrepointe Dr. Tickets: $66.75. centrepointetheatres.com / www.gregfrewintheatre.com
The EY Centre is busy with the Ottawa Doll Show, with over 40 booths of dolls of all kinds (10 a.m., $2), the Ottawa Ski, Snowboard and Travel Show (10 a.m., all weekend, free, www.ottawaskishow.com), and the National Women’s Show (10 a.m., all weekend, $12, nationalwomenshow.com) with celebrity speakers on everything from finances to health, fashion shows, free mini-manicures and more. eycentre.ca
The Ottawa Art Expo and sale features works by over 50 local artists working in all mediums, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. all weekend, St. Elias Centre, 750 Ridgewood Ave. ottawaartexpo.com
Enjoy a Barnyard Hallowe’en at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, with a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt, candy apple making and a costume parade, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. all weekend. cafmuseum.techno-science.ca
Haunted Hayrides are offered every Friday and Saturday in October, 7 to 10 p.m., until Oct. 25 at the Spencerville Fair, with campfires to enjoy before and after the tour, 3719 County Rd. 21.. Cost: $7, $5/ages 6-12, free for younger. spencervillefair.ca
T.H.A.T. Craft Fair (Totally Handmade Artisan Trinkets) is a juried event on from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Parkdale United Church, 429 Parkdale Ave. thatcraftfair.wix.com/that-craft-fair-fall
The Ottawa Public Library’s Kids’ Lit Café is an interactive, family-friendly event with local authors and illustrators of teen and children’s books, such as Frances Itani, Catherine Austen and Don Cummer, workshops, book sale and craft station, 2 to 4 p.m, Greenboro Branch, 363 Lorry Greenberg Dr. biblioottawalibrary.ca
Sunday, Oct. 26
Cyclists head out onto Wellington Street for the Ottawa Plaid Parade in 2012.
Dig out the kilt and lumberjack shirt for the Plaid Bike Parade, starting at 11 a.m. on Maple Island, ending after a leisurely ride at Strathcona Park, where picnics may ensue. Dogs and kids are welcome. ottawavelovogue.com
Before snowshoes are required, take part in a hiking workshop in Gatineau Park, with information on preparation, choosing the right equipment, map reading and outdoor ethics, beginning with a one-hour presentation followed by a two-hour hike with outdoor enthusiast Charles Thériault, 1 to 4 p.m., meet at the Visitor Centre. Tickets: $15, $12/student/senior, $5/youth. www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca
Fleetwood Mac performs at the Canadian Tire Centre.
See icons Fleetwood Mac perform, in its complete lineup from 1975 including Christine McVie (after a 16-year absence), as part of their On With the Show tour, 8 p.m Canadian Tire Centre./ Tickets: $49.50 to $199.50. capitaltickets.ca / fleetwoodmac.com
Or, castigate Mom to eat her broccoli along with family-friendly “wonkytonk-folk-a-rockabilly” group Hey Buster, made up of singer-songwriter dads from the Ottawa area, 4 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $10. theblacksheepinn.com
Enjoy a family-friendly version of Hans Christian Andersen’s tale The Nightingale, performed by Rag & Bone Puppet Theatre, about a little bird who teaches the emperor about friendship, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd. Tickets: $10, four for $32. shenkmanarts.ca / www.ragandbone.ca
Only adults are invited to the Edwardian Séance with psychic Connie Adams in a limited seating event at the Billings Estate National Historic Site. Tickets: $30. http://bit.ly/1sLKFkz
The Ottawa Writers Festival continues this week, with many events today, including linguist Steve Pinker discussing writing in the 21st century, with the Citizen’s own Kate Heartfield, 6:30 p.m., Knox Presbyterian Church, 120 Lisgar St. writersfestival.org
Monday, Oct. 27
It’s municipal election day! Find out where you should be voting at ottawa.ca and more about the candidates on our special site ottawacitizen.com/tag/ottawa-votes
Montreal singer-songwriter and Juno nominee Bobby Bazini is just back from a U.S. tour with his latest folk/soul album Where I Belong, to play at Salle Odyssée, 8 p.m., 855 blvd de la Gappe. Tickets: $40. salleodyssee.ca
Ottawa Storytellers will be telling spooky tales at ‘Twas a Dark and Stormy Night, accompanied by NorthWinds Brass Quintet, 7:30 p.m., Christ Church Bells Corners, 3861 Richmond Rd., with two other performances at different locations this week. Tickets: $20, $15 seniors/students. twitter.com/talesandtunes
Medium James Van Praagh, author of Ghosts Among Us and co-executive producer of Ghost Whisperer, will deliver messages from beyond and a guided group meditation over three hours at Centrepointe Theatres, 7 p.m., Tickets: $57-$141.75. centrepointetheatres.com
Tuesday, Oct. 28
Médecins Sans Frontiers is sharing stories from the frontlines of fighting Ebola and facts about the deadly virus, 7 p.m., Tabaret Hall, 550 Cumberland St. Tickets: free, but registration required. msf.ca
Catch The Ultimate Wave 3D movie, featuring champion surfer Kelly Slater and Raimana Van Bastolaer, on at the Canadian Museum of Nature daily, in French and English, until April 26. Admission: $4. nature.ca
Wednesday, Oct. 29
Tainted, a play about the tainted blood scandal, will be performed as a rehearsed reading at the NAC’s Fourth Stage for one night only, followed by a panel discussion, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Free at the NAC box office. nac-cna.ca
Tarantino Unchained, including a Pulp Fiction Danceoff and other themed music and more (costumes encouraged), is a a fundraiser for Jer’s Vision, which works to eliminate bullying and discrimination in youth communities, 9 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Sponsored by Beau’s All Natural. Tickets: $5. jersvision.org / houseoftarg.com
The Festival of New Spanish Cinema continues with a showing of Black Diamonds, about two young African boys’ experience in the world of professional soccer, 7 p.m., Bytowne Cinema, 325 Rideau St. Tickets: $12 www.bytowne.ca
Thursday, Oct. 30
Hawksley Workman’s band Mounties — with Steve Bays (Hot Hot Heat) and Ryan Dahle (Age of Electric) — play Mavericks at 9 p.m. Tickets: $18.50. spectrasonic.com
The much-anticipated 22nd annual Enriched Bread Artists Annual Open Studio — coincidentally featuring 22 artists working in everything from sculpture to film — opens with a special event from 6 to 9 p.m., 951 Gladstone Ave. Exhibit on each weekend until Nov. 9. Admission: Free. www.enrichedbreadartists.com
Experience the hip and the zen at Le Nordik Spa’s Thursday Lounge, with DJ Chap spinning tunes and the no-talking rule waived, from 6 p.m. to midnight every last Thursday of the month. Admission: $59 includes access to the pool, saunas and the Aufguss ritual — offered every hour on this special night; drink and food at the restaurant, also open until midnight, are not included. www.lenordik.com
Friday, Oct. 31
It’s Hallowe’en and there are parties around town (costumes encouraged): GOOD2GO play the 12th Annual Hellbender starts at 9 p.m. with Trees of North America, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St., $10, irenespub.ca; The Hornettes perform Michael Jackson’s Thriller in its entirety, 9 p.m., Maxwell’s Bistro, 340 Elgin St., $10 in advance; Comedian Mike McDonald hosts the release of Rot’n’Role with performances by Neewollah, Sister Hyde, Blackshirt Highwaymen and others, 8 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St., $35, zaphods.ca
Khloe Kardashian is slated to appear at the Haunted Carnival at the newly renamed Shaw Centre on October 31.
Then there’s the big names: Khloe Kardashian, Scott Disick, basketball player Dennis Rodman and Audrina Patridge from The Hills will be in Ottawa at the Haunted Carnival party at the Shaw Centre, with two floors of tarot readers, contortionists, freak shows, dancing — five $2,000 prizes for best costumes, 8 p.m. Tickets: $70 to $500. Proceeds are to go to the Ottawa Sens Foundation. hauntedcarnivalott.com
The 1923 silent film the Hunchback of Notre Dame will be shown with live music from Seventeen Voyces in a Hallowe’en special event, 7:30 p.m., until Nov. 1, St. Matthew’s Church, 130 Glebe Ave. Tickets: $25, $15/students. www.seventeenvoyces.ca
Simply Unique: Ottawa Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild Exhibition and Sale, Oct. 31 from 4 to 8 p.m., Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Ave. www.ovwsg.com
Ottawa’s football team the Redblacks are on their home turf against the Hamilton Tiger Cats, 7:30 p.m., TD Place. Tickets: $25 to $150. ottawaredblacks.com
Saturday, Nov. 1
The ever-popular Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show is back, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ottawa Convention Centre. Admission: $10. Discount coupon available at www.ottawavintageclothingshow.ca
Echoes in the Ice: the Search for Franklin’s Ship is on display at the Library and Archives Canada, celebrating the recent discovery of the expedition’s flagship HMS Erebus items while the Science and Tech museum is closed. The Museum of Nature is also displaying personal items from those who left the expedition. www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca / click here to read more about the Franklin expedition.
Run off the yummy treats and maybe pick up more at the 14th annual 10K and 5K Cookie Run, 10 a.m. College Catholique Samuel-Genest, 704 Carson’s Rd., in aid of the travel programs of the Girl Guides. http://bit.ly/1zjFChi
The outdoor Ottawa Farmers’ Market at Brewer Park is still open, until it moves to the Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park on November 30, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ottawafarmersmarket.ca
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Vancouver dancers and choreographers Amber Funk and Josh Martin give high-energy performances in the pieces Hero & Heroine, Leftovers and the world premiere of Surrender, 8 p.m., NAC Studio, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $31. nac-cna.ca
Amanda Rheaume, Jadea Kelly and Scarlett Jane are among the musicians performing at Babes4Breasts, a fundraising concert and CD release to support the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre’s program for those newly diagnosed with breast cancer, 8 p.m., Southminster United Church, 15 Aylmer Ave. Tickets: $27 at the door. babesforbreasts.com / oicc.ca
Great Big Sea’s Alan Doyle discusses his new memoir on the opening day of the Ottawa Writer’s Festival, 8 p.m., Knox Sanctuary, 120 Lisgar St. Tickets: $20, $15/reduced. The festival continues until Oct. 30. writersfestival.org / Read our interview with Alan Doyle here.
British National Theatre Live is holding an international screening of the live performance of the West End production of Skylight, starring Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy, about a schoolteacher and restaurateur who attempt to rekindle their passion, 7 p.m., Coliseum Ottawa. cineplex.com / nationaltheatre.org.uk
Glenna Garamone and Oliver Swain performs songs by Leonard Cohen as Tower of Song October 23.
Glenna Garamone, Oliver Swain as Tower of Song perform songs written and inspired by Leonard Cohen, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $15 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
Two movies made by Ottawa-based filmmakers — Ragnarok’s Cabin and Kissproof World — are on a thriller double-bill, starting at 6:20 p.m., The Mayfair Theatre, 1074 Bank St. Tickets: $10. mayfairtheatre.ca
Spitfire Dance is a dramatic musical about pioneering women aviators, such as Helen Harrison, Amelia Earhart and Jacqueline Cochran, featuring beloved World War Two songs, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Canadian War Museum’s Barney Danson Theatre, 1 Vimy Plc., until Oct. 26. Tickets: $31, $27/seniors. warmuseum.ca
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Chicago's Dj Heather plays the soft-open for Mercury Lounge on October 25.
Alan Doyle discusses his memoir on the opening night of the Ottawa Internaitonal Writers' Festival.
The top ten finalists of So You Think You Can Dance season 11 are at the Canadian Tire Centre this week.
courtesy / Lee Cherry
Rag and Bone theatre perform a puppet version of the tale of The Nightingale at Shenkman Arts Centre.
Attend an Edwardian sceance on October 26 at the Billings Estate National Historic Site.
Drew Thorpe tucks into his carton of cheesy, gravy goodness at Poutine Fest on Sparks Street.
Julie Oliver / Ottawa Citizen
Carey Mulligan and Bill NIghy star in the National Theatre live screening of Skylight.
Glenna Garamone and Oliver Swain performs songs by Leonard Cohen as Tower of Song October 23.
The Trews play Mavericks on October 23 and 24.
In this June 11, 2013, file photo Britain's The Guardian newspaper reporter Glenn Greenwald talks to The Associated Press in Hong Kong. Greenwald first reported former NSA contractor Edward Snowden's disclosure of NSA's government surveillance programs. On the Sunday talk show "Meet the Press", June 23, 2013, host David Gregory asked Greenwald why he shouldn't be charged with a crime for having "aided and abetted" Snowden. Greenwald replied that it was "pretty extraordinary that anybody who would call themselves a journalist would publicly muse about whether or not other journalists should be charged with felonies."
Vincent Yu / CP
Peter Mason in kilt and four-year-old Finnegan Mason in trailer enjoy the Plaid Parade in 2012.
Chris Mikula / OTT
Fleetwood Mac perform a the Canadian Tire Centre.
Enjoy a hiking workshop in Gatineau Park on October 26.
Bobby Bazini plays Salle Odyssee on Monday.
Ebola survivor James Harris, 29, stands for a portrait before a shift as a nurse's assistant at the Doctors Without Borders (MSF), Ebola treatment center on October 12, 2014 in Paynesville, Liberia. MSF will share stories and facts about treating Ebola in Ottawa.
John Moore / GETTY
Mounties play Mavericks on October 30.
Meaghan Haughian's After snow between heaven and home, 2013, mixed media, collage on paper, Part of the Enriched Bread Artists open Studio event until November 9.
Amber Barton and Josh Martin in Hero - Heroine at the NAC October 23 to 25.
courtesy / Chris Randie
Le Nordik waives the no-talking rule on its Thursday Lounge events held the last Thursday of every month.
The Ottawa Valley Weavers and Spinners exhibition and sale is on the weekend of October 31.
Medium James Van Praagh is at the Centrepointe Theatres on October 27. For endemann Courtesy ww.vanpraagh.com
Handout photo / courtesy ww.vanpraagh.com
A page entitled "Expedition Crossing Lake Prosperous" from Franklin's book. Franklin Expedition relics, including his book about an earlier Arctic voyage, are carefully stored In the Museum of Nature's collection's building in Aylmer.
Julie Oliver / Ottawa Citizen
A button from a naval uniform is part of the Franklin Expedition exhibit at the Museum of Nature. .
Julie Oliver / Ottawa Citizen
One never knows what delights will be uncovered at the Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show.
The 1939 movie Hunchback of Notre Dame will be screened accompanied by live music from Seventeen Voyces on Halloween.
The Hornettes will perform the entirety of Michael Jackson's Thriller at Maxwell's Bistro on Halloween.
Khloe Kardashian is slated to appear at the Haunted Carnival at the newly renamed Shaw Centre on October 31.
The Redblacks play the Hamilton Tiger Cats at TD Place on October 31.
Chocolate mint Girl Guide cookies may be available at the Cookie Run.
Wondering what to do this week? We have ideas.
Friday, Oct. 24
You’ve watched them on TV, now see the stars of So You Think You Can Dance’s top ten finalists from Season 11 live at the Canadian Tire Centre, 8 p.m., 1000 Palladium Dr. Tickets: $59.50 to $74.50. canadiantirecentre.ca
Get your fork ready for Poutine Fest on Sparks Street, where toppings range from the usual to the decadent on three blocks, 11 a.m., until Sunday, sparkslive.com
Nova Scotia rock band The Trews have added a second night to their Ottawa stop on their tour, 8 p.m., Mavericks, 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $38. mavericksbar.com
Louis-Jean Cormier, whose 2013 release won Francophone Album of the Year and is part of award-winning Montreal band Karkwa and was recently a judge on La Voix, is at the Shenkman Arts Centre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $38.75, $20/students. shenkmanarts.ca
The Independent Filmmakers Co-operative of Ottawa invites you to Halloween Hollywood Horror, a movie-themed costume party, 8:30 p.m., Lowertown Brewery, 73 York St. $7. www.ifco.ca
Saturday, Oct. 25
It’s the last day of the season for some farmers’ markets, including those in Kanata, Carp, Main Street and Westboro.
The Ottawa Antique Show has vendors selling the retro to ancient, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Carleton University Fieldhouse, on Bronson at Sunnyside avenues. Admission: $10, discount available on website. ottawaantiqueshow.ca
Family-owned South Asian store Aziz & Company is celebrating 50 years on the corner of Bank and Gilmour Street with an in-store party among their colourful clothing and decorations, with Indian treats, yoga demo, henna designs, 1 to 4 p.m. azizandcompany.com
Journalist Glenn Greenwald, who received the 2014 Pulitzer Prize with his colleagues at The Guardian for their work on the Snowden documents, speaks on state surveillance, privacy and its impact on Canadians, 8:30 p.m., 440 Albert St. Tickets: $35. http://bit.ly/1rtjeIc / Read our interview with Greenwald here.
Mercury Lounge is having a soft re-opening with Chicago’s house music DJ Heather, after a devastating flood at the end of August left them mired in renovations, 10 p.m., 56 Byward Market Sq. Tickets: $20 in advance. mercurylounge.com
Magician Greg Frewin performs large- and small-scale illusions at his show at 8 p.m, Centrepointe Theatres, 101 Centrepointe Dr. Tickets: $66.75. centrepointetheatres.com / www.gregfrewintheatre.com
The EY Centre is busy with the Ottawa Doll Show, with over 40 booths of dolls of all kinds (10 a.m., $2), the Ottawa Ski, Snowboard and Travel Show (10 a.m., all weekend, free, www.ottawaskishow.com), and the National Women’s Show (10 a.m., all weekend, $12, nationalwomenshow.com) with celebrity speakers on everything from finances to health, fashion shows, free mini-manicures and more. eycentre.ca
The Ottawa Art Expo and sale features works by over 50 local artists working in all mediums, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. all weekend, St. Elias Centre, 750 Ridgewood Ave. ottawaartexpo.com
Enjoy a Barnyard Hallowe’en at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, with a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt, candy apple making and a costume parade, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. all weekend. cafmuseum.techno-science.ca
Haunted Hayrides are offered every Friday and Saturday in October, 7 to 10 p.m., until Oct. 25 at the Spencerville Fair, with campfires to enjoy before and after the tour, 3719 County Rd. 21.. Cost: $7, $5/ages 6-12, free for younger. spencervillefair.ca
T.H.A.T. Craft Fair (Totally Handmade Artisan Trinkets) is a juried event on from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Parkdale United Church, 429 Parkdale Ave. thatcraftfair.wix.com/that-craft-fair-fall
The Ottawa Public Library’s Kids’ Lit Café is an interactive, family-friendly event with local authors and illustrators of teen and children’s books, such as Frances Itani, Catherine Austen and Don Cummer, workshops, book sale and craft station, 2 to 4 p.m, Greenboro Branch, 363 Lorry Greenberg Dr. biblioottawalibrary.ca
Sunday, Oct. 26
Cyclists head out onto Wellington Street for the Ottawa Plaid Parade in 2012.
Dig out the kilt and lumberjack shirt for the Plaid Bike Parade, starting at 11 a.m. on Maple Island, ending after a leisurely ride at Strathcona Park, where picnics may ensue. Dogs and kids are welcome. ottawavelovogue.com
Before snowshoes are required, take part in a hiking workshop in Gatineau Park, with information on preparation, choosing the right equipment, map reading and outdoor ethics, beginning with a one-hour presentation followed by a two-hour hike with outdoor enthusiast Charles Thériault, 1 to 4 p.m., meet at the Visitor Centre. Tickets: $15, $12/student/senior, $5/youth. www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca
Fleetwood Mac performs at the Canadian Tire Centre.
See icons Fleetwood Mac perform, in its complete lineup from 1975 including Christine McVie (after a 16-year absence), as part of their On With the Show tour, 8 p.m Canadian Tire Centre./ Tickets: $49.50 to $199.50. capitaltickets.ca / fleetwoodmac.com
Or, castigate Mom to eat her broccoli along with family-friendly “wonkytonk-folk-a-rockabilly” group Hey Buster, made up of singer-songwriter dads from the Ottawa area, 4 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $10. theblacksheepinn.com
Enjoy a family-friendly version of Hans Christian Andersen’s tale The Nightingale, performed by Rag & Bone Puppet Theatre, about a little bird who teaches the emperor about friendship, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd. Tickets: $10, four for $32. shenkmanarts.ca / www.ragandbone.ca
Only adults are invited to the Edwardian Séance with psychic Connie Adams in a limited seating event at the Billings Estate National Historic Site. Tickets: $30. http://bit.ly/1sLKFkz
The Ottawa Writers Festival continues this week, with many events today, including linguist Steve Pinker discussing writing in the 21st century, with the Citizen’s own Kate Heartfield, 6:30 p.m., Knox Presbyterian Church, 120 Lisgar St. writersfestival.org
Monday, Oct. 27
It’s municipal election day! Find out where you should be voting at ottawa.ca and more about the candidates on our special site ottawacitizen.com/tag/ottawa-votes
Montreal singer-songwriter and Juno nominee Bobby Bazini is just back from a U.S. tour with his latest folk/soul album Where I Belong, to play at Salle Odyssée, 8 p.m., 855 blvd de la Gappe. Tickets: $40. salleodyssee.ca
Ottawa Storytellers will be telling spooky tales at ‘Twas a Dark and Stormy Night, accompanied by NorthWinds Brass Quintet, 7:30 p.m., Christ Church Bells Corners, 3861 Richmond Rd., with two other performances at different locations this week. Tickets: $20, $15 seniors/students. twitter.com/talesandtunes
Medium James Van Praagh, author of Ghosts Among Us and co-executive producer of Ghost Whisperer, will deliver messages from beyond and a guided group meditation over three hours at Centrepointe Theatres, 7 p.m., Tickets: $57-$141.75. centrepointetheatres.com
Tuesday, Oct. 28
Médecins Sans Frontiers is sharing stories from the frontlines of fighting Ebola and facts about the deadly virus, 7 p.m., Tabaret Hall, 550 Cumberland St. Tickets: free, but registration required. msf.ca
Catch The Ultimate Wave 3D movie, featuring champion surfer Kelly Slater and Raimana Van Bastolaer, on at the Canadian Museum of Nature daily, in French and English, until April 26. Admission: $4. nature.ca
Wednesday, Oct. 29
Tainted, a play about the tainted blood scandal, will be performed as a rehearsed reading at the NAC’s Fourth Stage for one night only, followed by a panel discussion, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Free at the NAC box office. nac-cna.ca
Tarantino Unchained, including a Pulp Fiction Danceoff and other themed music and more (costumes encouraged), is a a fundraiser for Jer’s Vision, which works to eliminate bullying and discrimination in youth communities, 9 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Sponsored by Beau’s All Natural. Tickets: $5. jersvision.org / houseoftarg.com
The Festival of New Spanish Cinema continues with a showing of Black Diamonds, about two young African boys’ experience in the world of professional soccer, 7 p.m., Bytowne Cinema, 325 Rideau St. Tickets: $12 www.bytowne.ca
Thursday, Oct. 30
Hawksley Workman’s band Mounties — with Steve Bays (Hot Hot Heat) and Ryan Dahle (Age of Electric) — play Mavericks at 9 p.m. Tickets: $18.50. spectrasonic.com
The much-anticipated 22nd annual Enriched Bread Artists Annual Open Studio — coincidentally featuring 22 artists working in everything from sculpture to film — opens with a special event from 6 to 9 p.m., 951 Gladstone Ave. Exhibit on each weekend until Nov. 9. Admission: Free. www.enrichedbreadartists.com
Experience the hip and the zen at Le Nordik Spa’s Thursday Lounge, with DJ Chap spinning tunes and the no-talking rule waived, from 6 p.m. to midnight every last Thursday of the month. Admission: $59 includes access to the pool, saunas and the Aufguss ritual — offered every hour on this special night; drink and food at the restaurant, also open until midnight, are not included. www.lenordik.com
Friday, Oct. 31
It’s Hallowe’en and there are parties around town (costumes encouraged): GOOD2GO play the 12th Annual Hellbender starts at 9 p.m. with Trees of North America, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St., $10, irenespub.ca; The Hornettes perform Michael Jackson’s Thriller in its entirety, 9 p.m., Maxwell’s Bistro, 340 Elgin St., $10 in advance; Comedian Mike McDonald hosts the release of Rot’n’Role with performances by Neewollah, Sister Hyde, Blackshirt Highwaymen and others, 8 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St., $35, zaphods.ca
Khloe Kardashian is slated to appear at the Haunted Carnival at the newly renamed Shaw Centre on October 31.
Then there’s the big names: Khloe Kardashian, Scott Disick, basketball player Dennis Rodman and Audrina Patridge from The Hills will be in Ottawa at the Haunted Carnival party at the Shaw Centre, with two floors of tarot readers, contortionists, freak shows, dancing — five $2,000 prizes for best costumes, 8 p.m. Tickets: $70 to $500. Proceeds are to go to the Ottawa Sens Foundation. hauntedcarnivalott.com
The 1923 silent film the Hunchback of Notre Dame will be shown with live music from Seventeen Voyces in a Hallowe’en special event, 7:30 p.m., until Nov. 1, St. Matthew’s Church, 130 Glebe Ave. Tickets: $25, $15/students. www.seventeenvoyces.ca
Simply Unique: Ottawa Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild Exhibition and Sale, Oct. 31 from 4 to 8 p.m., Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Ave. www.ovwsg.com
Ottawa’s football team the Redblacks are on their home turf against the Hamilton Tiger Cats, 7:30 p.m., TD Place. Tickets: $25 to $150. ottawaredblacks.com
Saturday, Nov. 1
The ever-popular Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show is back, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ottawa Convention Centre. Admission: $10. Discount coupon available at www.ottawavintageclothingshow.ca
Echoes in the Ice: the Search for Franklin’s Ship is on display at the Library and Archives Canada, celebrating the recent discovery of the expedition’s flagship HMS Erebus items while the Science and Tech museum is closed. The Museum of Nature is also displaying personal items from those who left the expedition. www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca / click here to read more about the Franklin expedition.
Run off the yummy treats and maybe pick up more at the 14th annual 10K and 5K Cookie Run, 10 a.m. College Catholique Samuel-Genest, 704 Carson’s Rd., in aid of the travel programs of the Girl Guides. http://bit.ly/1zjFChi
The outdoor Ottawa Farmers’ Market at Brewer Park is still open, until it moves to the Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park on November 30, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ottawafarmersmarket.ca
Holding a public event of any kind? Send information by 8 a.m. Monday, two weeks before it starts to kendemann@ottawacitizen.com
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