9 things to try this weekend — from winter fête to haggis and whisky

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Saturday, Jan. 24


The Sons of Scotland Pipe Major will pipe in the haggis at a Robbie Burns Day Event, 6:30 p.m. at D’Arcy McGee’s pub, including a recitation of Ode to a Haggis and free food and whiskey nosing — until samples run out, 44 Sparks St. Tickets: No cover. (Robbie Burns Day is tomorrow.) www.darcymcgees.com

The Winter Celebration at Rideau Hall brings out the best of cold-weather traditions, sports and foods — from giant ski races to dog-sledding and hot chocolate — with the aide of Nordic embassies and Inuit groups, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Cost: Free, includes a tour of the residence, crafts and many activities to try. Donations are welcome for the Ottawa Food Bank and Snowsuit Fund. www.gg.ca

The annual Ujima Job Fair, for youth, adults and the multicultural community, is on from noon to 4:30 p.m., City Hall. www.jakukonbit.com

Just in time for spring planning comes The Home Renovations Show, with seminars on managing renovations, a Habitat for Humanity pop-up ReStore booth, tips on tax credits and more, on all weekend, EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Dr. Tickets: $12, free for those 17 years and under. homerenovationsshow.com

A multitude of musicians, including Marc Hervieux, Isabelle Boulay, Bïa, Bruno Pelletier and more, will pay homage to legendary Belgian singer/songwriter Jacques Brel, 8 p.m., Salle Odyssée, 855 de la Gappe Blvd., Gatineau. Tickets: $64. salleodyssee.ca

The Comedy Night for Parkinsons features funny men Alex Nussbaum, Rob Pue, swing and Gypsy music by Denielle Basels Quintet, a silent auction, and the launch of Ottawa writer Dick Bourgeois-Doyle’s book What’s So Funny?, 7:30 p.m., Tudor Hall, 3750 North Bowesville Rd. Tickets: $50. www.parkinsons.ca

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    Dog sledding is tried at the WInter Celebration at Rideau Hall in 2014.

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    D'Arcy McGee's will be piping in the haggis in honour of Robbie Burns Day this Saturday.

    Bruno Schlumberger / Ottawa Citizen
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    Lowell plays her challenging but danceable music at House of Targ on January 29.

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    Learn about planting and protecting Ottawa's trees at a workshop.

    Tom Spears / Ottawa Citizen
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    Celebrate the Year of the Goat at a Lunar New Year Nature Nocturne.

    Julie Oliver / Ottawa Citizen
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    Echinoderme by Sebastien LaFleur at Karsh Masson Gallery until March 8.

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    Your dog can be a star!

    Leslie Yeow Photography / handout
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    Traditional Scottish and rock band Bobby Watt and Ecosse play the Black Sheep Inn for their annual Robbie Burns day concert on January 25.

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    Mike Murley plays a new Third Stream piece on January 26.

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    Andrew Cohen, with his wife, Mary Gooderham, at the launch for his new book.

    Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
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    Rinaldo's Fiorella Nardo and her team will be offering tips on the latest hair trends at Revive Your Style on Jan. 25 at Sala San Marco.

    Brittany Gawley / Throne Photography
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    Professional pet portraits are being offered to support a local dog rescue.

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    This image circa 1937-38 is part of a large archive of Roman Vishniac's work that the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum has begun to digitally share with the International Center of Photography. It is International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27.

    Roman Vishniac / The Associated Press
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    Learn to handle chocolate at an almost-full workshop at the Cordon Bleu school.

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    See a free screening of the documentary The Human Scale at the Bytowne Cinema.

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    Conductor David Zinman gives us a sneak peek into the world of a conductor at two open rehearsals.

    Priska Ketterer / handout
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    The CFI is showing 50 Italians as part of the Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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    LIGHT is a multimedia performance about anorexia, mental illness and perfectionism on at Arts Court with several talkbacks with specialists in the fields until January 31.

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    Illusionist Luc Langevin plays Salle Odyssee.

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    Death from Above 1979 plays the Bronson Centre.

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    A piece by Christopher Payne, part of the Intro to Art Appreciation offered at PDA Projects on January 31.

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    A memorial for the victims of a former Nazi concentration sub-camp is pictured on January 13, 2015 in Schwerte, western Germany. It is International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27.

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    Fast Romantics play zaphod Beeblebrox on January 30.

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    Sam Roberts came to the rescue of NAC's casual Fridays.

    Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen
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    The Peptides are performing on Saturday — part of their training for their theatrical launch in February.
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Photos: What to do this week


Wondering what exciting thing to do this week in Ottawa? We have ideas.

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Sunday, Jan. 25


Revive Your Style at this highly popular fashion event by stylist Erica Wark, featuring runway shows, seminars, beauty treatments and amazing prizes and swag, in support of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, 1 to 4 p.m, Sala San Marco, 215 Preston St. Tickets: $40. http://bit.ly/1CeY3Dn / Read more about the event here.

Scottish musician Bobby Watt and Ecosse play their annual, family-friendly Robbie Burns Day gig at the Black Sheep Inn, 4 p.m., 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $20 in advance, kids half-price at the door. theblacksheepinn.com

Citizen columnist Andrew Cohen discusses his new book Two Days In June: John F. Kennedy and the 48 Hours that Made History, at a special event including a chef’s choice dinner at Table 40, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tickets: $40, not including drinks, tips and tax. All dietary requirements can be met. booksonbeechwood.ca

Monday, Jan. 26


Learn to handle chocolate and make luscious ganache with the experts.


There are only a few seats left at the hands-on Cordon Bleu chocolate workshop to be held Feb. 7, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Cost: $192.10 — and bring containers as there will be samples to take home. Registration closes Feb. 2. www.cordonbleu.edu

Understand what it takes to lead an orchestra as acclaimed conductor David Zinman instructs a select group of professionals who have traveled from across the world to attend two workshops, open to the public at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., National Arts Centre. Tickets: Free. nac-cna.ca

Then explore Third Stream — a blend of classical and jazz music — in a Thirteen Strings concert featuring a new piece by composer Peter-Anthony Togni and saxophonist Mike Murley, 8 p.m., St. Anthony’s Church. Tickets: $40. thirteenstrings.ca

Tuesday, Jan. 27


A visitor walks among snow-covered stellae at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.


In honour of Holocaust Commemoration Day, a ceremony is being held at noon at City Hall, with master of ceremonies Rabbi Reuven Bulka, other speakers and performances.

Poet Murray Citron will discuss poetry born of the Holocaust, translated from Hebrew, German, Italian and Polish, at a free workshop, 6:45 p.m., followed by readings by Dilys Leman and Rob McLennan, Black Squirrel Books, 1073 Bank St. www.treereadingseries.ca

The 2008 film 50 Italians, about high-ranking diplomats and generals who helped nearly 50,000 Jewish and non-Italians escape persecution during the Second World War, will be screened at 8 p.m., 395 Wellington St. Tickets: Free, with English subtitles. cfi-icf.ca

Learn to protect, plant and promote Ottawa’s trees at an Ecology Ottawa workshop, part of their Million Trees initiative, 7 p.m., 500 Hazeldean Rd. Cost: Free, but donations welcome. RSVP at treeottawa.org

Wednesday, Jan. 28


It’s the last day to join the intro to art appreciation event at PDA Projects, with friendly curators easing the uninitiated into the world of art history — and it’s only an hour long, 2 p.m. on Jan. 31, 361-4 Elgin St. Cost: by donation. (Did we mention the bar will be open?) RSVP to info@pdaprojects.com

Thursday, Jan. 29


LIGHT is a multimedia performance about anorexia, mental illness and perfectionism on at Arts Court with several talkbacks with specialists in the fields until January 31.


Dr. Iryna Ivonova of the Centre for Eating Disorder Research will speak after the evening performance of LIGHT, about struggles with anorexia, mental illness and perfectionism, 8 p.m., Arts Court. On to Jan. 31 with more expert discussions. Tickets: $20-$25. artscourt.ca


A free screening of The Human Scale, a documentary about the good and bad in urban planning, will be followed by a panel of city officials and experts on what Ottawa can do differently, 6:30 p.m., Bytowne Cinema. RSVP at http://bit.ly/1DZl8Ms


Challenging and high-energy musician Lowell brings her art-house pop to the House of Targ, 10 p.m. Tickets: $10 in advance — and we recommend getting them soon. houseoftarg.com

Friday, Jan. 30


Scientist and illusionist Luc Langevin returns to town with two crowd-pleasing performances at Salle Odyssée. Tickets: $59. salleodyssee.com


Nacre d’abalone by Sebastien LaFleur


Ottawa-raised multidisciplinary artist Sébastian Lafleur‘s latest exhibit Polymorphisme, featuring the above piece, opens with an event at the Karsh-Masson gallery, 5:30 p.m., 110 Laurier Ave. W. ottawa.ca/arts

The two-day 27th annual Rhythm & Blues Festival starts with four bands, Zydeco Loco, The Rod Williams Band, The Maria Hawkins Band and The Jesse Greene Band, 9 p.m., 885 Bank St. Tickets: $10. irenespub.ca


Relaxed, but peppy indie-rockers Fast Romantics are at Zaphod Beeblebrox with the very-danceable Repartee and The Schminks, 8 p.m., 27 York St. Tickets: $7. zaphods.ca

NAC’s Casual Friday was rescued — after trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth cancelled her tour — by violinist Jessica Linnebach and host, rock star (and violinist!) Sam Roberts, who will explain the classical repertoire to the audience as they sample wine and food. Drinks begin at 5 p.m, concert at 7 p.m. Tickets: from $25 includes wine, +$20 for food sampling. nac-cna.ca

Saturday, Jan. 31


Professional pet portraits are being offered to support a local dog rescue.


Immortalize your favourite companion with a professional portrait at It Must be Love Pet mini-sessions, to benefit the Sit With Me dog rescue charity, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 420 Bank St. Props provided and all types of pets welcome. Cost: $15. Booking recommended but drop-ins welcome at 613-695-7387. sitwithme.ca

The Peptides are warming up for their theatrical show (Love + Hate opens in February) with a full-length concert, 8:30 p.m, The Black Sheep Inn. Tickets: $10 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com


Death from Above 1979 plays the Bronson Centre on January 31.


Self-proclaimed “too loud” Canadian band Death from Above 1979 play the Bronson Centre with the first album they’ve released in a decade — since an epic break up after their debut album in 2004. Tickets: $39.50. spectrasonic.com

The Chris Timms Comedy Cabaret, hosted by the eponymous comedian, brings funny folk together, including Brendan McKeigan for an evening of “uncensored” stand-up and music, 7:30 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage. Tickets: from $20. nac-cna.ca

Having an event? Send the information to kendemann@ottawacitizen.com by 8 a.m. Monday, two weeks before the event begins. Photos are welcome.

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